Hazlitt Theatre

A Gust Busting Hit– The New York Times
Now stumbling through its fourth catastrophic year, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
Book: http://ow.ly/sYci30nKLqA or call: 01622 758611... *Coach leaves from Pudding Lane at 5pm sharp*
A Masterpiece Of Malfunction – The Times
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Merry Opera comes for the first time to the Hazlitt Theatre with an exuberant production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance on Tues 5th Mar at 7:30pm Book: http://ow.ly/QyGU30nKDgM or call: 01622 758611
Buckle your swash and enjoy an evening packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, improbable paradoxes - and realistic women. A cocktail of Victorian light party fun with a twist of Merry Opera.

“Flawlessly performed, a must see Sinatra” - Sinatra Music Society (President)
Buble Meets Sinatra: The Showdown, Fri 8th Mar, 7:30pm More: http://ow.ly/mq2h30nKBGP or call: 01622 758611
... Experience the next best thing to the superstars themselves in this irresistible new show that leaves fans euphoric.
“There is not a more authentic Buble act out there. Exceptional attention to detail” – Stage Status
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“As close to the man as it’s possible to get.” - The Scarborough Review
The Bob Dylan Story, Friday 22nd March More Info: http://ow.ly/klOg30nIboi or call: 01622 758611
... The stunning and definitive live concert celebration of rock music’s greatest icon.
An aural and visual feast written by and starring genuine Dylan fans, complete with evocative visual projections and the fascinating stories behind the songs.
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The Comedy Store, Maidstone lineup announcement: (Thur 14th Feb)
MC Rich Wilson Quincy... Abigoliah Schamaun Adam Bloom
We bring you “The Best in Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
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Valentines Offer: £11.50 tickets (Save £14) to see Circus Of Horrors: Psycho Asylum Book: http://ow.ly/j0Ca30nFExB or call: 01622 758611
'Thats what I call entertainment' David Hasselhoff
... *Offer ends Thur 14th Feb*
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The Shy Manifesto, Sun 3rd Mar at 7:30pm More Info: http://ow.ly/p30s30nERJY or call: 01622 758611
Starring Theo Ancient (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and written by Michael Ross.
... A bittersweet coming-of-age comedy-drama about a shy boy who has had enough of constantly being told to come out of his shell. 17-year-old Callum is proud to be shy and he thinks you should be too because what this noisy, crazy world really needs right now is some more self-restraint.
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Valentines Day Competition: Win 2 tickets to The Comedy Store, Maidstone on Thur 14th Feb at 8pm and a pre-show meal for 2 at Côte Brasserie, Maidstone.
Lineup: MC Rich Wilson, Abigoliah Schamaun, Quincy The Comedian & Adam Bloom
To enter: Like and comment #Hazwin
... Winner will be announced between 9am - 11am on Thurs 14th Feb and MUST be able to attend the 8pm show.
If you do not contact us to redeem your prize, this will be passed on to the runner up.
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Announcement!
The original 7:30pm start time for 'Matt Forde - Brexit Through the Giftshop' has now been changed to commence at 8pm on Sat 9th Feb.
Apologise for any inconvenience.

Still to come at the Hazlitt Theatre...
Matt Forde: Brexit Through The Giftshop / Legend: The Music Of Bob Marley / Ruby Turner / Suddenly...! / Mandy Muden's Cunning Stunts (2 for 1 tickets) / Naturally 7 / The Amazing Adventures Of Pinocchio / The Shy Manifesto / Pirates Of Penzance
Book: http://ow.ly/904e30nBYxf or call: 01622 758611

Catch Lucy Porter on 'The News Quiz' on BBC Radio 4 with Miles Jupp, tomorrow at 6:30pm.
Don't forget to see her live at the Hazlitt Theatre on Friday 1st March on her 'Pass It On' Tour. Online: http://ow.ly/ueDA30nvwyh or call: 01622 758611
... “A treat from start to finish” Herald
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Alesha Dixon: “I love your sass, your confidence …you’re quirky & different”
Mandy Muden, Sun 24th Feb - 2-4-1 on tickets! Book: http://ow.ly/Esds30nB6M3 or call: 01622 758611
... Loads of amazing tricks, razor-sharp wit and lots of audience participation. Don’t miss a chance to see the only women ever to combine magic and comedy.
Mandy has performed all over the world from comedy clubs to Buckingham Palace and is a member of London’s famous ‘Inner Magic Circle’, with gold star.
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Join "The best a-cappella-group in the world..." (Quincy Jones) Naturally 7, here Tues 26th Feb, for a night of no instruments, just voices. Book: http://ow.ly/GdfS30nB6do or call: 01622 758611
In May 2008 they made their national U.S Television debut on “ELLEN“. Joined Michael Bublé for a guest appearance on “The Today Show“. The group have also opened for Jay Leno in Las Vegas and performed at his ‘Tonight Show’ and invited to the renowned “Royal Variety Performance“- Television-show in London, capping the evening off, by meeting His Royal Highness Prince Charles.

“Possibly the best political comedy show on the Fringe” ★★★★★ The Telegraph
Matt Forde - Brexit Through the Giftshop, Sat 9th Feb More Info: http://ow.ly/AGkQ30nAdWD or call: 01622 758611
... As host of Unspun on Dave and his own Political Party podcast, Matt has interviewed some of British politics’ biggest and most notorious characters including Tony Blair, David Davis, Ruth Davidson, Nigel Farage, Nick Clegg, Anna Soubry, Harriet Harman, Ed Balls and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
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Final tickets remaining to see one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced, Ruby Turner, Sat 16th Feb. More Info: http://ow.ly/s5z530nAaAO or call: 01622 758611
Described as truly the genuine article and blessed with a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby continues to win the hearts and minds of an ever growing and diverse fan base.

Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter sets out on a forty date tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019 with his highly anticipated new show.

We are excited to announce that Reginald D Hunter will be joining us on Tues 23rd Apr as he sets out on a forty date tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019 with his highly anticipated new show 'Facing The Beast'. More Info: http://ow.ly/xeCa30nzfwd or call: 01622 758611
“COMEDY OF A RARE SCOPE” Times

Tickets now on sale to see Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and Digital DJ, John Robins as he returns to the Hazlitt Theatre, following the critically lauded, sell-out smash, ‘The Darkness Of Robins’.
Join John on his 2019 tour 'Hot Shame', here Thurs 12th Sept. Book online: http://ow.ly/qWhb30nxs8y or call: 01622 758611
... “He fills the room with complicated joy” - The Guardian
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“A treat from start to finish” Herald
Catch a short clip on Lucy Porter on Room 101 and don't forget to join her at the Hazlitt Theatre on her 'Pass It On' tour on Friday 1st March.

Went to see Cilla & The Sounds of the 60s last night -thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was lovely to see people up and dancing -just spoilt by a few minority who moaned that people were in the way.

I went to watch Cilla and the shades of the 60s on Wednesday 22 March 2017 with my mother. She has mobility issues and we needed to use the disabled access. I cannot fault the staff who gave us directions, walked us through the theatre to and from the lift, returned the pushalong mobility aid after the show. A throughly fantastic service, thank you.

I came to see Cinderella on the 26th December with my Daughter,Mum & Mother in Law.

We absolutely loved the panto & laughed the whole way through.

Best panto I have seen in years.



The cast were all amazing & it made it real & showed that they really enjoyed what they were doing when the script changed or they had to improvise & couldn’t help laughing.



Well done the Hazlitt

We will be returning next year! �

Had a great time watching cinderella tonight with my children they loved it like always the cast did an amazing job especially Matthew Pennington true dedication carrying on after dislocating his knee for the rest of the show still giving it 100% love having going to hazlitt theater for panto our christmas tradition xxxxx

Cats performed by STS , great show , great costumes , great night , a rather drunk lady in front of me was dealt with very quickly by the theatre staff .

A nice little theatre and reasonably comfortable. Shame about the people who abuse the policy of No mobile phones. Just ignorant people keeping the usher running from one side to the other . Could do with more ushers.

We went to see The Wizard of Oz last night and it was great fun, adults and children we laughing. Would definitely recommend this small theatre for a great night out. The only down side is the floor isn’t tiered so little ones may have trouble seeing if there are adults sitting in front

We went to see Russel Kane, the show was everything we hoped it would be! We were in fits of laughter. Seats were comfortable and the view from the balcony was perfect - but the theatre really needs to update its air con system, the current one is dated and struggled against the amount of people in the auditorium.

Saw The Real thing last night they were excellent. Just felt there should of been security presence by the stage. Ladies queuing outside of the Men's toilets which did not look good if Men done that outside of the Ladies there would be up roar.

Wish the bar was opened slightly earlier .

We need more decent bands like this and well known comedians, keep it up.

Saw Ave Q which was brilliant however it was so hot and stuffy it ruined it. Please spend out on aircon and I'm sure more people will attend. I felt on the point of passing out at one point and loads of people were complaining about the heat. Ridiculous in this day and age.

Far too hot, even with the fan blowing hot air around! I was counting down for the interval to go outside for fresh air. However, I am so happy that the Hazlitt continues to host Valley Park productions.

We saw sweeney Todd, which was amazing, by valley park school. The production couldn't have been any better. BUT the theatre was so hot! Please install AC. It would make the whole experience so much more comfortable.

The Elvis Years show was brilliant. I hope he gets booked again next year. Rather annoying that people were videoing on their phones when it is not allowed. Early on in the show people were spoken to by staff for taking photographs but by the middle of the second half when I could easily see at least four videos being recorded (one of which was on a tablet/iPad!) there were no staff in evidence. Surely the rules need enforcing throughout the show, not just at the beginning. Apart from that annoyance it is a great local venue.

Saw Avenue Q which was brilliant, however, the theatre was so hot. Far too hot to be enjoyable or for you to cool down.

Also, the microphones kept dropping out during the performance, which, if I wasn't in the 3rd row, I don't think I would have heard what the cast were saying.

ELO experience, what a fantastic show!

A shame the theatre was so dam hot! Needs some a/c in there.

5 stars for the show only 3 for the theatre and that's mainly because the staff are nice!

Came to support my son and friends in Valley Park School's Sweeny Todd yesterday- the show was great! Very professional for a school show.



Unfortunately, the heat in there was unbarabe and I became unwell due to the heat. Everyone was fanning themselves and dabbing their sweat! The heat aggravated my lung condition and I started coughing and my breathing was comfortable. This shouldn't be happening. The theatre really does needs to sort out some sort of air conditioning/ ventilation

Saw The Elvis Years last night. The show was excellent, but the Hazlitt is in serious need of refurbishment. The air conditioning is non existent and the toilet facilities are shabby and inadequate. Maidstone needs a new theatre! It's the county town for goodness sake!!!

i love the Hazlitt usually and always enjoy the shows.Last nights conditions were appalling-the show was amazing but we were all dripping-no air con and i felt for the cast.I don't know how we managed to sit through the show-whats going on -why can this even happen?

Went to see the Vera Lynn show and it was about 3000 degrees in there no air con. Had to leave half way through as some people I was with vomited due to the heat. Lost about £100 on tickets