We are proud to have a varied creative and exciting programme running at the Orchard Theatre, and we would love for you to get involved.
Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill? Now’s your chance! Come along to one of our most popular clubs! With a dedicated ukulele teacher. Includes a tea break with hot drink and biscuits.
Ukuele Club Thursdays:
Beginners 9.45am to 11.45am
Intermediate/advanced 12pm to 2pm
£7.50 per session, first session free. Find out more
The Orchard Choir is back with a relaunch - REPRISE! Choir takes place at Acacia Sports Hall Tuesdays 10am - 12pm. £7.50 per session. FIRST SESSION FREE. Learn new songs with our professional Music Director and raise your voice in this friendly daytime choir. Includes a tea break with hot drink and biscuits.
Choir Tuesdays 10am to 12pm
£7.50 per session, first session free No need to register, just turn up! Find out more
Have you got green fingers? Enquire about joining up and digging in! Gardening Club is a friendly group that volunteers to keep the grounds around The Orchard Theatre beautiful and weed-free. We meet every Tuesday to weed, water, plant and prune then relax with a cup of tea to enjoy the fruits of our labour.
Includes a tea break with hot drink and biscuits.
Seated Exercise Class Every Monday 10.15am – 11:30pm £5.00 per session, first session FREE. Pay as you go. Includes exercise class, followed by tea, coffee and a chat.
Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more!
Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions!
Saturdays 10am - 2pm, At Acacia Sports Hall - 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 6 Sep
FREE TO ATTEND
Orchard West in Partnership with Dartford Borough Council, presents Dartford Pride 2025!
DARTFORD PRIDE is back! BIGGER and PROUDER than ever, on Sat 28 June at Orchard West 1pm - 7pm.
FREE to attend.
Full information available HERE
Join Barry de Jager’s Baby Concert Experience!
Get ready to bring your little ones to an unforgettable musical adventure with Barry de Jager, the most entertaining baby concert host around! The sessions are full of fun, laughter, and music for babies and their parents.
Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (includes 15 minute break)
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BABY CONCERT on SAT 5 APRIL 2025
£7.50 per parent (babies attend for free!)
Babies aged 0-2 years
Just bring your baby and your enthusiasm—we’ll take care of the rest!
Just turn up, or for more information email tmccann@orchardtheatre.co.uk
Join us for our Summer Youth Project! Calling all young performers aged 9 -19 and young technicians aged 16 -19. Audition for your chance to take part in a fantastic fortnight in August. Spend a fortnight working with a director, choreographer and musical director to learn the show and perform on stage for 4 shows! Rehearsal & Show dates: Sunday 27th July - Sunday 10th August 2025 Audition date: TBC Registration closes 31st March 2025
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