WHAT'S ON AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE & ORCHARD WEST, DARTFORD
What's On at the Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, Kent, opened in 1983 and boasts 956 seats. It welcomes touring musicians, comedians, dance and theatre shows as well as hosts an annual pantomime.
While essential works - estimated to continue until at least May 2026 - are carried out following concerns over RAAC concrete, shows have been moved to Orchard West, a 1,000 capacity temporary theatre built just a 5 minute walk away on the Westgate site.
Trains take just 40 minutes from London Bridge and fall within London Fare Zone 8.
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, Kent, opened in 1983 and boasts 956 seats. It welcomes touring musicians, comedians, dance and theatre shows as well as hosts an annual pantomime.
While essential works - estimated to continue until at least May 2026 - are carried out following concerns over RAAC concrete, shows have been moved to Orchard West, a 1,000 capacity temporary theatre built just a 5 minute walk away on the Westgate site.
Trains take just 40 minutes from London Bridge and fall within London Fare Zone 8.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Simon Reeve
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Sat 24 May 2025 - Thu 14 May 2026
Simon Reeve
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Sat 24 May 2025 - Thu 14 May 2026
What's On at the Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
Orchard West
Thursday 1 May 2025
Ukrainian-Italian dance star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show to the stage. Rising star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo U...Jack Dee
Orchard West
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that comedian Jack Dee spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand-new show Small World. Instea...Simon Reeve
Orchard West
Saturday 24 May 2025 - Thursday 14 May 2026
Author and TV presenter, Simon Reeve is one of the world's most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journey...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Orchard West
Sunday 15 June 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...Dartford XL Comedy Club With Ed Byrne
Orchard West
Saturday 27 September 2025
Chuckl. proudly presents Dartford XL Comedy Club at Orchard West with Ed Byrne and Special Guest Comedians. Get ready for the very best in comedy. All of the acts at Dartford XL Comedy Club (including the 'support acts') are the very best i...Josh Widdicombe
Orchard West
Sunday 5 October 2025
Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! 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...Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Orchard West
Sunday 19 October 2025
Co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the legendary rock band Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarks on a solo tour performing fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Also known as the GOMOR (The...Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Sunday 19 October 2025
Co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the legendary rock band Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarks on a solo tour performing fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Also known as the GOMOR (The...The Amy Winehouse Band
Orchard West
Friday 7 November 2025
In this stunning retrospective show, Amy's original band fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic re-imagining of the Amy Wineh...Forbidden Nights
Orchard West
Friday 14 November 2025
Having made their debut on Britain's Got Talent in 2015 and played to packed houses since then, the Forbidden Nights boys are still in high demand at theatres all over the country with an even bigger and hotter tour for 2023. Yes ladies, "C...The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Saturday 15 November 2025
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and cr...Rhod Gilbert
Orchard West
Sunday 16 November 2025
Rhod is embarking on a full UK & Ireland tour playing more than 90 dates, and running until October 2025. Previously, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2025
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Monday 17 November 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Babatunde Aleshe
Orchard West
Thursday 20 November 2025
Join the multi award winning star of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! & Celebrity Googlebox, Babatunde Aleshe on his second hilarious new stand up tour, High Expectations, as he guides us through family life, his new found fame...
Maximum Rhythm 'n' Blues with The Manfreds & Georgie Fame
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Friday 28 November 2025
The Manfreds with an all-star line-up of original members Paul Jones, Mike D'Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg with Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie will be recreating many of their greatest hits both as part of Manfred Mann and...The Manfreds
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Friday 28 November 2025
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing sty...Chris McCausland
Orchard West
Sunday 25 January 2026
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even th...Sara Pascoe
Orchard West
Thursday 26 February 2026
Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn't wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them? Sara Pacoe's new stand-up show, I Am a Strange Gloop is that thought. In t...Jason Manford
Orchard West
Thursday 26 March 2026
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. The Manchester comedian has been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't...How to get to the Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Most Popular Shows and Events at Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Simon Reeve
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Sat 24 May 2025 - Thu 14 May 2026
Simon Reeve
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Sat 24 May 2025 - Thu 14 May 2026
