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.
What's On at the Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Al Murray
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Friday 4 September 2026 - Friday 12 March 2027
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There's no denying the world's a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope a...Operation Mincemeat
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Monday 12 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year ...The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Tuesday 10 November 2026
The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new show Vegas: After Hours-Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spe...Alan Carr
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Friday 22 - Sunday 24 January 2027
Alan Carr's back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan's ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales fro...The Classic Rock Show
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Tuesday 2 February 2027
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin...Nathan Carter
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Friday 5 March 2027
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Wednesday 10 March 2027
Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 and endorsed by ABBA, Bjorn Again are the world's leading ABBA tribute-parody show and have now toured over 120 countries worldwide, performing concerts at Wembley, The Sydney Opera House and Th...Phil Wang
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Saturday 13 March 2027
UH OH. Phil Wang's back with a new stand - up show, and he's older than ever before. He's got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial ...Ed Gamble
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Sunday 18 April 2027
Everyone's annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand-up grot. So come and see the self-appointed Crown Prince of Visualised Companion Podcasts harrumph about the stage. Co-...Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Orchard West
Sunday 25 April 2027
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...Hounds of Love & Orchestra - Classically Kate Bush
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Thursday 6 May 2027
A celebration of the music of the iconic Kate Bush which sees the legendary singer-songwriter's eternal, era-defining songs - including Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) - ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
