Orchard West has partnered with Dartford Borough Council for the season, which includes events such as a community fair, West End workshops, and drag bingo.
The community fair, taking place on May 10, June 7, and July 5, will see local businesses, makers, and bakers showcase their products and services at the Acacia Sports Hall.
On May 24, the Orchard West Theatre will host an open house event, giving the public special access to explore the venue.
West End workshops, led by Larissa Alexandrovnia, are scheduled for May 27 and 28, providing masterclasses in singing, acting, dance, and directing.
The Community Performance Platform will bring together local dance schools for a performance on the Orchard West stage on May 30.
Themed ‘Once Upon A Time,’ the event promises a dance extravaganza featuring developing local talent.
Open mic nights are set for June 5 and July 11, inviting performances in singing, dancing, poetry, comedy, dramatic reads, and music.
Drag bingo, led by local drag queen Dee Star, will take place on June 6 and July 4.
Attendees can look forward to lip-sync performances, banter, spot prizes, and full house wins.
June 9 will see the Curtain Up Musical Theatre Open Mic event, where participants can sing their favourite musical numbers accompanied by Musical Director Steve Trill.
Craft and Cocktails workshops are planned for June 12 and July 3, offering participants a chance to personalise a ceramic plate while enjoying a cocktail menu.
The BIG Orchard Quiz is scheduled for June 13 and July 17, with teams competing for top prizes.
On June 14, On The Hunt Productions will present an evening of up-and-coming talent and student recitals from the Barry De Jager school of music, accompanied by local band favourite Knights of Nevada.
‘Dartford’s Got Talent’ will take place on June 21, with local talent performing for a panel of judges and the audience.
A silent disco, a first for Dartford, will be held on June 28 as a Dartford Pride afterparty.
Participants can dance to non-stop hits in the main auditorium with hi-tech headphones.
On July 5, the House Edit will bring an Ibiza vibe to Dartford as Orchard West transforms into a dance music venue.
The event will feature live mixing on stage by DJ Simon B from Raindrop Radio.
An Evening With Anton Stephans is scheduled for July 19.
The X Factor singer and Dartford favourite will share tales from his life performing in the West End and beyond.
He will be joined by showbiz friends and local Dartford talent.
The theatre is also planning to launch a community cinema club on Sundays, with film titles set to be released soon.
All events are free to attend and aim to bring the Dartford community together.
Organisers hope the events will provide opportunities for local talent to shine and for residents to enjoy a wide range of activities.
For more information about the events, visit Orchard West’s website or contact the theatre directly.
