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Summer 2022
Kenton Theatre
Kenton for Keeps
When the Kenton closed its doors back at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the theatre was put into severe jeopardy. We were hopeful that people would like a theatre to return to when the pandemic began to ease and so we launched the KENTON FOR KEEPS campaign. We were humbled to have received so much support from the local community to help keep the theatre alive whilst our doors remained closed. However, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt in the entertainment industry, and the theatre’s future is still very much dependent upon the generosity of our audiences. We are still running the campaign to help the theatre weather the financial storm created by COVID and naturally we are grateful for all the support we have received so far. If you have already donated, if you plan to donate, or if you simply want to support the theatre by buying tickets for shows and enjoying a great night out, the team at the Kenton would like to thank you. You can add a donation of your choice when purchasing tickets online or at our box office, and you can also donate to Kenton for Keeps by texting: KEEPKENTON and the amount you wish to donate to 70085, for example text KEEPKENTON 10 to 70085 to donate £10. Texts cost the amount of your donation plus one standard rate message.
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Our History
The Kenton Theatre is a stunning Georgian building which first opened in November 1805 with The School of Reform or How to Rule a Husband by Thomas Morton and the Kenton is one of the oldest working theatres in the country. Until 1930 the building had many uses including a non-confomnist chapel, a school, a church hall and a scenery store. In 1930 it became solely a theatre, now called The Playhouse, featuring professional repertory companies until 1950. In 1951 the proscenium arch was rebuilt and painted by local artist John Piper, who had taken on the lease of the theatre with Dr A E M Hartley. The theatre re-opened on 16th October 1951 as The Kenton Theatre with a production of The Glass Menagerie. Amateur productions were the mainstay during the 1950’s and then in 1963 the theatre went dark for four years. The theatre re-opened again in 1967 under professional management and was run by Henley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (HAODS) from 1969 to 2000. In 2010 the Trustees successfully negotiated the purchase of The Kenton Theatre freehold, funded through the generosity of the community. Box Office 01491 525050
29 May
7:30 pm Tickets: £21 Concessions: £19
Tales from Star City and The Letter of Last Resort A Cold War Double Bill Written by David Greig and Dan Dawes The Soviet Union - 1967. The Space Race is at its height. One woman at the centre of it all looks back on her dreams of being part of the great Communist movement, during one of the most dramatic decades of the Cold War. Some time later, on the other side of the Iron Curtain, the new Prime Minister is working late into the night when she is interrupted by a request - a letter needs to be written. It can only say one of two things, but its implications could change the face of the earth forever… This double-bill of short plays explores the brightest and darkest moments of Cold War history through two tautly written and gripping dramas. www.kentontheatre.co.uk
It will leave you questioning the nature of power and asking how our political beliefs can really change our lives - and the world. The war in Ukraine has opened our eyes to the devastating impact conflict has on children. War Child is on the ground right now with Ukrainian children and their families, but we must not forget other children around the world living through the terror of war, including those in Yemen where a brutal conflict has been raging for seven years. The Kenton Theatre is donating all its profits for this performance to War Child. Box Office 01491 525050
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09 April
1:30 pm & 5 pm Tickets: £13.50 Concessions: £11.50 100 min
The Wind in the Willows Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels! Presented by the multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre, the team behind the Kenton Theatre’s successful Pantos, Dick Whittington and Robin Hood, this show is full of their trademark style and energy. Expect plenty of riverbank larks with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters. A TOAD-ally terrific treat whether you’re 4 or 104!
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22-23 April
1 pm & 4 pm Tickets: £19 Concessions: £16 Family: £64 110 min
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
dk productions are excited to be back at The Kenton Theatre as we follow Alice and drop down the rabbit hole to a magical place in Wonderland. You would be ‘mad’ to miss it. Expect a fast-paced show with lots of audience interaction, colourful animated scenery, bright costumes and memorable music! Keep your head firmly on your shoulders, stay on the good side of the Queen of Hearts and attend a tea party that would make anyone go crazy. This high energy production is written by David Kemp and features an original score composed by Connor Jones.
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28-30 April 7:30 pm 2:30 pm matinee Tickets: £20 - Adults £18 - Concessions
presented by Maidenhead Musical Comedy Society
The Wizard of Oz I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore! So follow the yellow brick road to the Kenton for this magical show, but don’t forget to watch out for the Wicked Witch of The West. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The Wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help.
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Why, this little party’s just beginning. Dress Code: Ruby Slippers (optional). Presented by the Maidenhead Musical Comedy Society this timeless classic is bought to life on stage and will delight audiences of any age.
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13 16 April 7:45 pm 3 pm matinee Tickets: £19 £17 - Concessions £17 - Matinee £15 - Groups presented by Reading Operatic Society
RENT Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme and set in the East Village of New York City, Jonathan Larson’s Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. It follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general.
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How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Book, Music and Lyrics - Jonathan Larson Musical Arrangements - Steve Skinner Original Concept/Additional Lyrics Billy Aronson Music Supervision & Addional Arrangements - Tim Weil Dramaturg - Lynn Thomson RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffery Seller, Kevin mcCollum, Allan S. Gordon And New York Theatre workshop. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre Internation (Europe). All Authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.
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3 7 May 7:30 pm Saturday 7:00 pm Adult Tickets: £10 Under 18’s: £6 110 min
Henley Drama Festival Your local Drama Festival is back and it’s our 50th anniversary. Around a dozen local voluntary theatre companies will be taking part, and many of these groups feature a strong youth contingent. All of them will, of course, be needing your support. This event is real value for money with up to three plays a night and two on Saturday. This is your chance to spot the writers of the future as we always feature original plays alongside works by established names (David Campton, Laura Lomas’ ‘Chaos’ as recently seen at the Royal National Theatre, and many more). for the first time this year).
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There’s always the possibility of catching the stars of the future too (The ‘Limitless Academy of Performing Arts’ are coming for the first time this year). You can also compare Jill Richardson’s nightly fair but frank adjudications with your own opinions The Festival Director and Kenton legend Ann Dayton, then an ingenue, was in the very first Festival, along with other companies still happily with us after all these years. So come along and celebrate the performing arts and support the stars of the future.
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Hire Us Please contact: Simon Spearing [email protected] 01491 525050
A Georgian gem in the heart of Henleyon-Thames, the Kenton was founded in 1805, making it the fourth-oldest working theatre in the country. The auditorium seats 185 in the stalls and 55 in the circle. The foyer includes a bar, box office and coffee bar, while the backstage area includes generously-sized dressing rooms and an outside area. Staging, sound and lighting systems can be provided in-house or sourced locally to satisfy all needs and budgets. With its close proximity to London and Oxford and rail links to Paddington from 45 minutes, this is an ideally located venue, with that classic theatre feel. The Kenton has played host to many prestigious artists, companies and festivals. It offers a versatile space for performances, rehearsals, filming, conferences, screenings, parties and more. We would be delighted to discuss hosting your event and can also offer bespoke partnership packages with local hotels and restaurants if required.
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13 May
7:30 pm Adult Tickets: £21 Concessions: £19 Schools Special: £10 155 min
Great Expectations
Great Expectations tells of the orphan Pip’s journey from boyhood to manhood as he seeks to find his place in an inhospitable world. We follow him from the marshes of Kent to London, where he aims to further his education and become a gentleman with the aid of a large fortune from a secret benefactor. It is a story of love and loss, of guilt and shame, fear and courage and has some of the most vivid and memorable characters in all of English literature from Abel Magwitch to Miss Haversham. With all the comedy, mystery, violent melodrama, suspense and poignancy of the original, Hotbuckle bring this wonderful tale vividly to life with their trademark live music, multiple characterisation and inventiveness. Box Office 01491 525050
14 May
8:00 pm Tickets: £22 - £24 125 min
The Music of George Harrison It is exactly 50 years since the release of George Harrison’s masterpiece, the triple album “All Things Must Pass”. To celebrate this special anniversary, the Brighton-based All Things Must Pass Orchestra has assembled a programme with a special focus on this era-defining album. For several years now, this 10-piece band, led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Eberhard, has devoted itself to bringing to the stage the music of George Harrison in all its ingeniously kaleidoscopic and inspirational glory.
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22 May
2:30 pm Tickets: £22 140 min
Best of British TV Comedy Join some of TV`s best-loved comedy legends in a hilarious glimpse of life behind the camera in a bumper celebration of classic TV nostalgia. Starring Jeffrey holland (Hi-De-Hi; You Rang M`Lord; Dads Army); Sue Hodge (`Allo `Allo! & The Muppets); April Walker (Fawlty Towers; Yes Minister!; Morecambe & Wise; The Two Ronnies; Frankie Howard; The Navy Lark); Judy Buxton (Rising Damp; The Likely Lads; Get Some In; On The Up) and hosted by comedy legend Debbie Hudd. Prepare for some hilarious backstage stories and great laughs in a fascinating golden celebration of some of the greatest TV comedy moments of all time!
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19 May
7:30 pm Tickets: £20
Off the Kerb at the Kenton Marcus Brigstocke (Argumental / I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue) Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo) Garrett Millerick (Conan TBS)
23 June
7:30 pm Tickets: £20
Angelos Epithemiou (Shooting Stars) Zoe Lyons (Entry Level Human Tour) Mark Olver (Who Said That?)
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28 May
7:30 pm Adult Tickets: £19 Concessions: £17 100 min
Josh Berry & Rafe Hubris Josh Berry is a stand-up comedian, producer, writer and satirist best known for his online comedy content which has hundreds of millions of views. He made his name as a talented voice thief, before developing his act to focus on political targets. As Josh Berry, he will mock people who went to slightly more prestigious private schools than him and whinge about his career for the best part of forty minutes. As Rafe Hubris, a pitch perfect take on Governmental Special Advisor culture, Berry’s comedy has become wildly prescient, not least with the Staggering Hubris Memoirs, which suddenly seemed a little too real given recent events.
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21 May
7:30 pm Tickets: £23 140 min
Keith James in concert
The Songs of Leonard Cohen Keith James performs the music of Leonard Cohen. In this stunning concert these songs are stripped banck, honest, naked and sensual. With a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’, Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK, giving over 500 concerts – close to 150,000 people.
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27 May
7:30 pm Adult Tickets: £28 Concessions: £26 145 min
The Johnny Cash Roadshow The Johnny Cash Roadshow pays homage to Cash’s career as The Man in Black. Joined by his iconic wife ‘June Carter,’ the Roadshow Horns and on selected shows The ‘Carter Sisters.’ This concert features all the biggest hits including Man in Black, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue and his more atmospheric songs from the American Recordings such as the Man Comes Around and Hurt, making this show an emotional roller-coaster through Cash’s career. ‘Extraordinary concert’ (Daily Record and Sunday Mail) Every bit as dark as Cash himself (York Mix)
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20 May
7:30 pm Tickets: £25
Tony Christie
Avenues and Alleyways Legendary English singer and international hit maker Tony Christie will be heading down the Avenues and Alleyways to find his way to the Kenton Theatre for his new tour. He has recorded million selling albums and singles and performed in the world’s best-known arenas and major festivals, including Glastonbury. His career spans five decades and during that time, he has found fame around the world and secured number 1 success along the way.
24 June
8:00 pm Tickets: £7 160 min
Ghostlights The second instalment of the Kenton’s local and new music talent nights sees the brightest and best bands in the area take to the stage. The Ghost Lights nights aim to bring an eclectic mix of styles to the Kenton rather than concentrate on any single genre. Expect a mix of styles and approaches. You might just find your new favourite band.
Whenever you discovered Tony Christie, it’s fair to say that this night of solid gold hits from across his career is something not to be missed.
There’s a rock/pop/punk fusion from the awesome Elucidate, pop infused Electronica with Tiger Mendoza and smart, sardonic, intelligent dance music that makes you think and smile from Octavia Freud.
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30 May
2:00 pm Adult Tickets: £15 Concessions: £12 60 min
Morgan & West
Unbelievable Science Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science! On TV Morgan & West have fooled Penn & Teller (Fool Us ITV 1), competed to be the Next Great Magician (ITV 1), and even attempted to escape The Slammer (CBBC).
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02 June
8:00 pm Tickets: £16 110 min
Mark Steel
Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright Mark’s sell-out show Who Do I Think I Am revealed his natural father was a world backgammon champion. Now the star of Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town, and newspaper columnist of the year is touring a show which is guaranteed to make the world seem even more mental than it is. Mark has written and presented many series of Mark Steel’s In Town on BBC Radio 4 (new series out soon) and toured it live around the UK. Mark has presented the BAFTA nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC2, is a regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s The News Quiz. He’s also appeared on BBC2’s QI and Room 101.
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03 June
7:30 pm Tickets: £26 120 min
Made in Tennessee Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ brand new show Made in Tennessee – The soundtrack of American Country. With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world. Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country super stars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
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10 June
7:30 pm Tickets: £21 100 min
Mark Watson This Can’t Be It
We’ve all had some pondering to do about the fragility of life recently, but don’t worry, skinny national treasure Mark Watson has it covered. At 41, he’s halfway through his days on earth, according to the life expectancy calculator app he paid £1.49 for. That life is in the best shape in living memory, but one problem remains, and it really is a huge one. Spiritual enquiry meets high-octane observational comedy as the ‘Taskmaster’ survivor, multi-awardwinner and “No More Jockeys” cult leader attempts to cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up. Maybe we’ll even solve the huge problem. Doubt it, though. Box Office 01491 525050
summer roadshow
Rapunzel Catch That Beast! Pirates of Penzance Mansfield Park & Ride A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Kenton is taking to the streets of Henley again with a new Summer Roadshow for 2022 The Summer Roadshow is made possible by the generous support of KJ Smith Solicitors
23July A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2 pm 6pm
Tickets: £14 Under 16: £10 Venue: Henley Rugby Club RG9 2JA
”The course of true love never did run smooth...” Hermia loves Lysander. Lysander loves Hermia. But Demetrius loves Hermia. And Helena loves Demetrius. They all run away into the woods where the mischievous fairy Puck has plenty of tricks in store for them! Meanwhile, the local cricket team is getting together to rehearse a play… Join Scoot for their outdoor, sixty-minute, family-friendly production with live music, magic, and cricket bat sword fights!
29July Catch That Beast!
2 pm
Tickets: £10 Under 16: £7 Venue: Mill Meadow RG9 1DS
The Royal Society of Beastologists are a group with one mission: to track down mythical beasts. They can’t wait to come to Mill Meadow, meet their new members and capture Beastly Boris, the monster of Mill Meadow. They’ve heard it’s been causing all sorts of nuisance. But Jessy, the youngest Beastologist, has her doubts about beast hunting. What if beasts don’t want to be found? When Jessy is left behind at camp, an encounter with the Beast could help her transform the ways of the Beastologists for good.
30July The Pirates of Penzance
6 pm
Tickets: £18 Concessions: £10 Venue: Rupert House Playing Field RG9 2JR
Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday, not his 21st year. With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 - and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, The Pirates of Penzance is as fresh as if it had been written today. It is packed full of memorable songs such as ‘To be a Pirate King!’
04-06Aug Mansfield Park & Ride
Tickets: £15 7pm Under 16: £5 Venue: 6 pmRupert (Sat) House Playing Field RG9 2JR
We welcome the DADS team back with Mansfield Park & Ride their irreverent take on Jane Austen’s classic novels. Originally written for Eastern Angles, Brendan Murray has reset this new version of his acclaimed play here in South Oxfordshire. It is sure to delight and entertain whether or not you are a fan of Jane Austen . Will Mrs Bonnet see her daughters wed? Will the dashing Captain Knightly keep his shirt on? Book now to find out!
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27Aug Rapunzel
2 pm
Tickets: £14 Concessions: £11 Venue: Mill Meadow RG9 1DS
Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale! This fast-paced, larger-than-life production contains all the ingredients Immersion’s loyal audiences have come to love and expect, including a laugh out loud script, heaps of audience interaction, a host of catchy songs, unforgettable characters, and maybe even the odd water gun or two! With magic and mayhem throughout, this is one hair-raising adventure the family won’t want to miss!
04 June
7:30 pm Tickets: £19 Consessions: £16 120 min
The Navy Lark This warm-hearted celebration of the classic radio series The Navy Lark stars James Hurn, known for portraying such iconic characters as Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams from his hit one man show Hancock and Co. Also starring Richard Usher and Mark Earby, best known for The Goon Show Tour and The Lost Hancock’s Vacant Lot, The Navy Lark sees a cast of three bring to life three classic episodes from the much loved radio series which ran between 1959 – 1977 that originally featured Leslie Phillips, Dennis Price, Ronnie Barker and Jon Pertwee. Presented in the style of a radio performance in front of a live audience, this performance brings to life the classic days of radio comedy. www.kentontheatre.co.uk
09 June
7:30 pm Adult Tickets: £19 Concessions: £17 80min
Howerd’s End Frankie Howerd was one of Britain’s most loved comedians for half a century. But he had a secret. And the secret’s name was Dennis. This brand new play by Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope) takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis’ clandestine relationship, that lasted from the 1950s until Frankie’s death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode. Packed with laughter, but unafraid of truth, Howerd’s End portrays two humans’ journey through closeness, love, grief, and all the other things that make life worth living. Come and say farewell to a legend...and learn the art of letting go. Box Office 01491 525050
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15 18 June 7:45 pm Tickets: £16 - Adult £15 - Senior/Student £19 - Under 16 £42 - Group Special
presented by Woodley Light Operatic Society
Sister Act The original film’s locations of Reno and San Francisco have been changed to Philadelphia and the action now is set in the 1970s. When disco diva wannabe Deloris Van Cartier sees her gangster boyfriend Curtis Shank commit a murder at the grungy club where she’s performing, she reports the crime to the police and is placed in the witness protection program. Disguised as a nun named Sister Mary Clarence, she is placed in the convent of the Holy Order of the Little Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Faith, where she finds herself up against the rigid Mother Superior. Deloris uses her singing talent to inspire the other nuns to create a more contemporary choir, and they become the hit of the community.
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Word of their success reaches Curtis and his mob, who arrive on the scene to settle their score with Deloris and find themselves battling not only her, but a gang of feisty nuns and the Mother Superior as well. Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk Box Office 01491 525050
19 June
1:00 & 3:00 pm Adult Tickets: £15.50 Senior, Student, Child: £13.50 40 min
The Princess and the Pea When a young Prince is in search of a bride, his mother, The Queen, is on the lookout for a real Princess. One night, a young woman turns up on the steps of the palace, wet through from a huge storm. The Queen takes one look at her muddy clothes and bedraggled hair and does not believe she is a real Princess. So that night the Queen sets the young woman a test. In true fairytale style the young woman passes with flying colours and wins the heart of the Prince with her spirit and determination. This gorgeous new production mixes Let’s All Dance’s signature crystal clear narrative, fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music to enthral children and families. www.kentontheatre.co.uk
26 June
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm Adult Tickets: £14 Under 16: £11 115 min
Bunfight at the O.K Corral Bunfight at the OK Corral is a spoof on the old movies from the Wild West, featuring semi-real characters, like Wirey Twerp, Wild Bill Hiccup, The Lone Stranger and more. Our hero is the Dead End Kid, a silent movie star from the Hollywood golden era who he is sacked by the studio when his desire to be a “song and dance man” is no longer relevant. The Mayor of Softbed Springs has seen his performance on screen and mistakenly believes he is the tough cowboy who can rid his town of the evil Lucretia McEvil and her gang. The Dead End Kid is thrilled with what he believes to be a show-biz booking to slay the crowds out West!
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25 June
7:30 pm Tickets: £21 110 min
The Duran Duran Experience
The Duran Duran Experience has been established as the premier Duran Duran tribute band in the UK since 2012 and have performed at a number of pro venues across the country. The Duran Duran Experience were selected as the Duran Duran tribute band to perform at the last UK hosted Duran Duran fan convention, UKDDCON2012 (Birmingham, UK), performing to an event attended by Duran Duran fans from around the world. The Duran Duran Experience also have festival experience, working with festivals such as GlastonBudget, Marvellous and Sun Shine Music Festivals.
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30-01 June/July
7:30 pm Tickets: £21
The Scummy Mummies Grab your gin in a tin, put your control pants on, and pop in a pantyliner - the Scummy Mummies are BACK! And after the year they’ve had, Helen and Ellie are going OUT-OUT! Join them for an evening of comedy, songs, filth and laughs. Everyone’s welcome, from mums and dads to carers, grandparents, and people who want to be reminded they’re really glad they don’t have kids. So bring your mates and make it a big night out! Featured in BEST JOKES OF THE FRINGE - GQ, iNews, Scottish News If you are a parent (or anyone) wondering where to spend that rare child-free night out, then plump for this.
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Kenton Friends
Everyone needs friends - and The Kenton is no exception. Throughout the COVID pandemic we have been humbled by the level of support given to the theatre by our friends and those who got behind the Kenton For Keeps campaign. We stay open thanks to the generosity of our friends and patrons like you. If you would like to become a Friend of the Theatre and lend your support to a wonderful community resource, you might like to consider one of the options below. Being a Friend of the Theatre does have its benefits, such as reduced ticket prices on some shows and priority booking when available. For more information visit kentontheatre.co.uk/event/friends email: [email protected] or call 01491 525050 All Memberships are annual Bronze Membership - £25 Silver Membership - £60 Gold Membership - £150 Platinum Membership - £500
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Become a Member
Would you like to become a member of the Kenton Theatre (Henley On Thames) Management Society Limited and be part of the future of the theatre? The Kenton Theatre is looking to expand its membership and have more audience representation. Becoming a member is free and gives you a voice in the running of the theatre, as well as its future. The Kenton Theatre Management Society Limited is run by a Board of Trustees who have control of the charity, its property and funds. The charity must maintain a register of members who are there to further the Objects of the Society and are responsible for electing the Trustees at the AGM at which all members are entitled to vote. A member may also wish to consider standing as a Trustee when a space becomes available on the Board. How to apply for membership: If you would like to request an application form or have any questions about membership, please contact the Secretary on: [email protected] Once your completed application has been received, the request for membership will be presented at the next Board of Trustees meeting for acceptance. www.kentontheatre.co.uk
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11 June
7:30 pm Tickets: £26 125 min
28 July
7:30 pm Tickets: £11 Concessions: £8 170 min
Andy Fairweather Low
Fanboy
Andy Fairweather Low’s pedigree is the stuff rock dreams are made of. He first came to prominence at the vanguard of the new youthful expression of music as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit.
Joe has always been a nerd. In his teens, he hid it. In his twenties, he owned it. Now in his thirties, Joe is still obsessed with Nintendo, Star Wars, and A Muppets Christmas Carol. But he’s started to notice something about the way certain fans are behaving - something unsettling. When Joe finds himself alone, in his old room, sorting through his old things, he finds an old video tape, long forgotten. He dusts off the VCR, presses play and something strange starts to happen!
Songs such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘(If Paradise is) Half As Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention you might have picked up a clue in the magnificent ‘Gin House’ to Andy’s future musical collaborations.
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Combining epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic, Fanboy comes to the Kenton Theatre for its final preview before its world premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Box Office 01491 525050
14-17 July
7:30 pm Tickets: £18 Concessions: £10 Under 16: £6
Legally Blonde - The Musical Artemis Studios and Artemis College present Legally Blonde - The Musical! Legally Blonde The Musical - with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach. The story is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrols at Harvard Law School to win back her exboyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial.
Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. Performed by Artemis Medusa Young Company (13-20) and Artemis College (16-19). Artemis is a full and part time centre of training for ambitious young performers. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk
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13 Aug
7:30 pm Tickets: £22 Concessions: £20 140 min
20 Aug
7:30 pm Tickets: £26 170 min
Tupelo to Vegas
Dreams Come True
This brand-new production for 2022 authentically takes you on a rollercoaster ride through Elvis Presley’s career with video projection & narration. Starting from the first session at Sun Records in 1953, to the heights on the 1950’s, Hollywood Movie Years, the NBC 68 Comeback Special and finally the concert years 19691977.
Dreams Come True is the latest magic show from versatile stage performer Hugh Shields, also known as Hughdini. Blending dazzling card tricks with feats performed by Houdini himself, the show culminates in a groundbreaking piece called Dreams Come True: Hughdini explains live on stage how one audience member’s dreams can and will become true.
Every aspect of the show is created to be as close to an Elvis concert as possible. Vocally, musically, and most importantly the feel and energy of an Elvis Presley show is authentically created.
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For the first time, Hughdini brings to the stage Liam Price, winner of The Voice. This is a truly unique and breathtaking show and is compered by American TV personality Sherry Roberts.
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Volunteer
22 26 Aug Summer Workshop This summer the Kenton is pleased to launch a summer workshop for children aged 6 -16. Using the theme ‘The Animal Kingdom’ our team of professional tutors will work with participants to devise a performance throughout the week with a free sharing of the finished piece on Friday. The workshop will develop confidence and performance skills and the focus will be on building friendships, relationships, community spirit and most of all – fun! The workshop runs 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday with a free performance on Friday. The price for the week is £120, with a 20% sibling discount for extra places. A limited number of 50% or 100% discounts are available for unwaged and low-income families, please contact the Box Office for details. www.kentontheatre.co.uk
Have you ever thought about becoming involved at the theatre? As a charity, we depend upon our volunteers to keep the shows coming and the theatre alive. We are fortunate to have people who are happy to give their time to help us provide music, comedy, drama and much more besides to the town - but we can always use more help Volunteering with the Kenton is a great way to get an insight into how a theatre operates - from Front Of House to lighting and sound. Duties revolve around being an usher and helping with the bar, coffee bar, and box office, but there are also opportunities to get involved with the admin and technical side. As a volunteer you will be an integral part of The Kenton, helping to provide an invaluable service to our audiences and ensure that every trip to the theatre is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The time commitment and frequency are completely flexible making volunteering with us really easy to fit into your life! Join the team, learn new skills, bring your natural talent with you! If you are interested in helping the theatre to keep running, learn new skills and meet new people, please contact Simon on: [email protected] Box Office 01491 525050
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10-Dec 30 Aladdin It’s a new era of pantomime at the Kenton Theatre…Oh, yes it is! We are thrilled to announce that Immersion Theatre, the award-nominated company behind the Kenton’s criticallyacclaimed productions of Robin Hood (2017) and Dick Whittington (2018) are back!
Join the fun with what promises to be our most spectacular pantomime yet…a magical adventure you’ve been wishing for: ALADDIN! With heaps of audience participation, dazzling costumes, spectacular sets, and magical special effects, this year’s offering promises to be out of this world, so book now for this GENIE-us pantomime extravaganza guaranteed to make your family’s festive wishes come true.
Ticket Prices Green Performances(Relaxed show): All tickets: £10.00 Pink Performances: Adult: £22.00, Children (Under 16): £16.00 Concessions: £20.00 Family discount (2 adults 2 children): £2 off each ticket Yellow Performances: Adult: £24.00, Children (Under 16): £18.00 Concessions: £22.00 Family discount (2 adults 2 children): £2 off each ticket (S) indicates a schools performances (BSL) indicates that this performance is signed by a BSL interpreter www.kentontheatre.co.uk
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Contact Info Box Office 01491 525050 The Kenton Theatre 19 New Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BS @kentontheatre @kentontheatrehenley
[email protected] www.kentontheatre.co.uk
Returns & Exchanges
Booking Info
Kenton Theatre is only able to exchange ticket(s) (to the same value) or resell your ticket(s) if the show has sold out. To exchange the ticket(s) to another event, you must inform us at least 24 hours prior to the advertised start time of the event you are unable to attend. If you would like us to try to resell your ticket(s) (not guaranteed), you must let the Box Office know as soon as possible prior to the advertised start time of the event.
How to book tickets: www.kentontheatre.co.uk T: 01491 525050 Box office opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11am - 3pm and 1 hour prior to every performance.
All ticket prices include £1 Restoration Levy which goes toward the restoration and maintenance of the Kenton Theatre. Roadshow Performances and other performances outside of the Kenton do not include the Restoration Levy. A Transaction Fee is added to all purchases and is not shown in the ticket price. From 1st September 2022 we will no longer charge the Transaction Fee and instead include a 75p booking fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy to each ticket. The Community Fund has been created to help local societies and community groups to access professional performanxce spaces such as the Kenton Theatre. From 1st September 2022 all fees will be included in the advertised ticket price and this is the amount you will pay.
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Access Please tell us when booking if you require an induction loop, if you use a wheelchair or if you have any additional needs. The Kenton Theatre offers Essential Companion tickets for performances: please contact the Box Office. The Kenton Theatre is wheelchair accessible and there is one wheelchair space. Wheelchair patrons who can move into a seat may occupy one of the seats N1-N3 if the wheelchair space is occupied. There is also a wheelchair accessible toilet, though we regret it is around the side of the theatre, through an outdoor corridor.
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April
May
09 Saturday
30 Monday
The Wind in the Willows pg 4 Unbelievable Science pg 13
13-16 Wed - Sat RENT
pg 6
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
pg 4
The Wizard of Oz
pg 5
22 -23 Fri - Sat
02 Thursday Mark Steel
28 - 30 Thur - Sat
May
June
03 Friday
Made in Tennessee
04 Saturday The Navy Lark
03 - 07 Tue - Sat
09 Thursday
13 Friday
10 Friday
Henley Drama Festival pg 7 Howerd’s End Great Expectations
pg 8
14 Saturday
The Music of George Harrison
pg 9
19 Thursday
Off the Kerb at the Kenton Laura Lexx Marcus Brigstocke
20 Friday Tony Christie
22 Sunday
Best of British TV Comedy
27 Friday Johnny Cash
29 Sunday
Tales from Star City
pg 13 pg 14
Fanboy
pg 21
23 Thursday pg 12 24 Friday Ghostlights pg 9
pg 11
pg 10 pg 3
pg 10
pg 12
29 Friday
Catch That Beast!
pg 24 pg 16
30 Saturday The Pirates of Penzance
pg 17
August 04 - 06 Thur - Sat 13 Saturday
20 Saturday
Dreams Come True
27 Saturday pg 22
pg 21
30 Thursday The Scummy Mummies
28 Thursday
Tupelo to Vegas
26 Sunday Bunfight at the O.K Corral
pg 16
Mansfield Park & Ride pg 17
25 Saturday The Duran Duran Experience
pg 25
23 Saturday
pg 14
pg 20
pg 22
14 - 17 Thur - Fri A Midsummer Night’s Dream
19 Sunday
pg 11
The Scummy Mummies
pg 19
15 - 18 Wed - Sat
Off the Kerb at the Kenton Angelos Epithemiou Zoe Lyons
01 Friday Legally Blonde
pg 19
Andy Fairweather Low pg 24
pg 10 The Princess and the Pea
28 Saturday Josh Berry & Rafe Hubis
July
11 Saturday Sister Act
21 Saturday
Keith James Songs of Leonard Cohen
Mark Watson
What’s on at a glance
pg 22
Rapunzel
pg 26 pg 26 pg 18
22 - 26 Mon - Fri Summer Workshop
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