Dartford Shows

Burn The Floor Presents Dianne & Vito: Red Hot and Ready

A dynamic new dance show-with-a-difference, Red Hot and Ready builds on the acclaimed performance legacy created by Burn the Floor over more than two decades. The show brings together Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne and Vito, with their incredible ability to deliver show-stopping performances, and a cast of multi-disciplined Burn...

What's Love Got To Do With It?

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high...

West End Workshops

In Partnership with Dartford Borough Council Join us this half term for masterclasses in singing, acting, dance and directing with leading industry professionals. The stage awaits as we invite you to take to the spotlight and learn from a leading industry professionals. Grab your backstage pass to learn the dances,...

Once Upon A Time

Community Performance Platform (CPP) brings together local dance schools, who perform on the Orchard West stage. ‘Once Upon A Time’ Is a full scale dance extravaganza, full of developing local talent.Watch as these young performers fill the stage with beautiful costumes and energy, as they use dance to tell some...

Drag Bingo Hosted By Dee Star

Star Bingo! Grab your dabbers and head down to Orchard West, where Deestar will take you on a Bingo adventure with lip-sync performances, witty banter, spot prizes and not forgetting the big FULL HOUSE wins. Five bingo games included with your ticket. 

Craft and Cocktails

Unleash your inner creativity to transform a plain ceramic plate into a work of art which reflects your personal style! Don't worry if you're new to using acrylic pens, Elissia from Fancy Faces Entertainment will lead the evening and will be happy to offer inspiration and examples. Best of all......

Pride 2025

This year Dartford Pride takes place at Orchard West, where the stage will be packed with entertainment and our foyer will have plenty going on all day long. Plus we have break-out performances and workshops in venues around Dartford town.  

Silent Disco - Pride Afterparty

This SILENT DISCO is a unique experience, where everyone wears wireless headphones and can switch between different channels of music. So you can party like there’s no tomorrow with state-of-the-art LED headphones.  Non-stop party hits! Dance the night away in our main auditorium.  

The House Edit - DJ Simon B and Guests

Join DJ Simon B from Raindrop Radio, and guests, as they perform 'The House Edit' - a night of House and Tech House Grooves. Get that Ibiza vibe right on your doorstep, as Orchard West is transformed into a dance music venue, with live mixing on stage. 

An Evening with Anton Stephans

Join Dartford Favourite and Pride host as he lifts the lid on his life and work since he burst onto the mainstream stage on X factor 10 years ago. Hear the stories from behind the curtain and enjoy performances from him and his West End performing friends.Enjoy performances from our...

Taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm. 

Alum X Pro

Returning for a third year. Rebranded Alum X pro brings together industry professionals for a work of continuing professional development aimed at Musical theatre graduates. This week's looks in depth at auditions skills, acting through song, self-tape master class, as well as information sessions with industry professionals such as performers,...

A Musical Journey

Follow Sammy as they embark on their first Summer youth project. Join them as they revisit all our past summer youth project favourite moments, meeting past cast members and future stars. Until an unexpected event renders their summer adventure in jeopardy.Can they find a solution? Will they ever take to...

Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Does the Duke of Wellington get the boot?...

Dino Tales

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines! There’s a baby Ankylosaurus lost in the forest who needs your help and you must find her before the Evil Zookeeper Scientist does… Flapping frills and dino thrills await as we set off on the...

Pop Princesses

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. They just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour! Come and join them...

Sing The Musicals

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, a giant screen with sing-along lyrics make this the must-see show of 2025.MAMMA MIA, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, DIRTY DANCING, LES MIS, PHANTOM, ROCKY HORROR, MARY...

Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!With global success in over 20 countries including sellout performances on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London's West End, don’t miss Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis!Making history in 2012, Ben broke records becoming the first...

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples

Emma Kenny's new show, "Killer Couples," explores the chilling realm of romance gone awry, delving into the dark psychology of couples turned killers. From infamous pairs to modern mysteries, Emma unravels the disturbing evolution from love to malevolence. Join her for a captivating exploration of what drives these deadly duos,...

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit live with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by...

The Dr. Hook Songbook

The songs of American country rock band, Dr. Hook, are timeless classics. Who can forget ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, ‘When You’re in Love With A Beautiful Woman’, ‘Sharing the Night Together’, ‘Only Sixteen’, ‘Sexy Eyes’ and ‘Cover of the “Rolling Stone”’.The Dr. Hook Songbook breathes new life into the Dr. Hook catalogue...

Dartford XL Comedy Club With Ed Byrne

That'll Be The Day

Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour. Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Join us to celebrate this milestone and say goodbye to Trevor...

The ELO Experience

The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection. Why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more...

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Every song is performed with swaggering showmanship by charismatic front man, Paul Metcalfe, alongside authentic costumes and sensational live musicians. This phenomenal show will have you hooked from the very beginning and audiences will not be able to resist smash hits such as ‘Maggie May’, ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’,...

Francis Rossi

Francis will be performing many of his signature hits that made the Quo name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, and he’ll be telling more stories about his incredible life in music. Think you know Francis? Not yet you don’t… The story starts with ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men’ but...

The Take That Experience

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of...

Sky Full Of Stars

Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars—the most authentic tribute to Coldplay! This spectacular live experience doesn’t just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world’s biggest bands—it makes you part of the show. With LED wristbands lighting up the...

Streisand - Woman In Love

Critically acclaimed for her amazing performance as Streisand, Keeley Smith (from ITV’s Starstruck Final) stars in this stunning show which fuses all the timeless film, musical theatre and chart classics with a full orchestral sound. Get ready for a wonderful journey through the golden years of this legendary career and...

Lost In Music

Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Our world class band and dazzling vocals are set to transport you straight to the heart of disco fever.Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.Dress to impress...

Flowers And Friendship Bracelets

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!  Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.  Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor...