Sat 10 Apr • 8pm • Hazlitt Theatre

BEVERLY CRAVEN

Beverley Craven is one of the most successful singer / songwriters the UK has ever produced. Best known for her 1991 hit Promise Me and multi-million
selling eponymous album, Beverley is back on the road supporting her new CD “Close To Home”, her first album in 10 years. This is an evening guaranteed to show you an artist at the top of her game.

Tickets £17.50 >> Book Online

Fri 16 Apr • 7.30pm • Sat 17 Apr • 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• Exchange Studio

JUKE BOX SPECTACULAR

The High Spirits Variety Group return to the Hazlitt Theatre for their ninth annual show to build on the sucess of their previous performances. This year’s show contains a mixture of songs from all eras to suit all ages. So get your toes tapping, your hands clapping and your tonsils tingling and join us in our Jukebox Spectacular.

Telephone: 01622 746405/ 07905 366748
Email: pauline.hitch@btinternet.com

Tickets Adults £8 (c) Children £7 >> Book Online

Sun 25 Apr • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

HOOKED ON COUNTRY - SOLD ON SIXTIES 2010 TOUR

Our show has enjoyed a great deal of success with a fantastic combination of
Classic Country greats and solid gold Hits from the Sixties, all interwoven with
great comedy & scetches. Songs from an era that bring back wonderful memories when life seemed a little simpler and much more fun for a
huge number of us. Let’s face it we were young! We hope you enjoy our trip down memory lane, and find a little something to remind you of the Good Old Days. A Fabulous Brand New Show For 2010!

Tickets £15 (c) £14 >> Book Online

Tue 4 May • 2pm • Hazlitt Theatre

WE’LL MEET AGAIN

This Wartime Cavalcade show celebrates its 9th year on the road.

With a new programme, here is a show for everyone who wants to be cheered up in these sombre days, and that means most of us! Comedy star, STEVE BARCLAY, recalls radio stars Tessie O’Shea and Max Miller. Singing star,
LUCIA MATTESE, is the new VERA LYNN. Debonair TONY LEYTON sings Bing Crosby. Ace musical entertainer ANDY EASTWOOD plays George Formby and Stephane Grappelli. Entertainer MERVYN FRANCIS hosts the show, with the
fabulous music of The Martyn St James Sound.

Tickets £12 (c) £10 >> Book Online

Weds 5 May • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA GREATEST HITS TOUR

Featuring the fabulous ELO EXPERIENCE 30 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. A group of talented musicians are currently touring
UK theatres bringing the most popular songs back to the stage. This show, recently back from Las Vegas, is not to be missed.

Read reviews and comments at www.elotribute.com

Tickets £16 (c) £15 >> Book Online

Fri 7 May • 7.45pm • Exchange • Book: 01622 744481

JACE EVERETT & SUPPORT

Maverick LIVE presents the first UK gig by Nashville-based Jace Everett
& his full band. This talented Texas singer-songwriter wrote and performs
Bad Things the theme song to hit TV series True Blood. Though he’s toured
in the UK before as a solo artist and as an acoustic duo, this marks the first
time he’s brought his all-star band over from America to play a heady mix of
American, country and roots music steeped in the Texas sounds of Buddy
Holly, Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings.

Tickets from www.wegottickets.com/mavericklive

Sat 8 May • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

ROCK & ROLL PARADISE

Rock 'n' Roll Paradise, tribute show featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Big Bopper, Eddie Cochran and a great backing band. Dance all night and have a ball.

A great night out.

Tickets £18.00 (c) £15.00 >> Book Online

Fri 14 May • 8pm • Hazlitt Theatre

ABBA FOREVER In Concert

One of the UK’s leading tribute shows replicates the authentic sound of ABBA with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar.

Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever Show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this
two-hour spectacular.

Tickets £15.50 >> Book Online

Fri 26 - 29 May • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

OUR HOUSE PRESENTED BY THE AIRBRUSH PRODUCTIONS

Our House, winner of the Olivier Award for best new musical, is irresistibly brilliant! Hilarious, romantic, and ever-so-slightly-mad, Our House tells a “Sliding Doors” style tale. With non-stop hits by Madness, including My
Girl, Baggy Trousers, It Must be Love, and Driving in My Car. Our House is sure to have you laughing yourself silly, reaching for the hankies, and dancing in the aisles!

www.airbrushproductions.co.uk

Tickets £10 (c) £8.50 >> Book Online

Fri 28 May • 7.30pm • Exchange Studio

CARMEN DE SOUZA PRESENTED BY EQUATOR

Carmen Souza showcases her impressive new album, "Protegid" (Protected) that blends the elegance and sophistication of African and Cape Verdean traditional rhythms with Contemporary Jazz and Afro-Latin music.

Her excellent ability for melodies and lyrics allows her to explore her mesmerizing colourful, versatile and expressive voice.

"Smouldering Cape Verdean afrobeat-tinged folk-jazz."
Critic’s choice/Recommended, TIME OUT LONDON, UK


Tickets Adluts £9.00 (c) £7.00 Children £3.00 >> Book Online

Sat 29 May • Picnics from 4.00pm • Whatman Millennium River Park

PROMS IN THE PARK

Riverstage, Whatman Millennium River Park, Maidstone – Picnics from 4pm and concert at 7.30pm – Fireworks at 9pm approx – FREE admission
A great evening out with all your friends and family - grab those union jack flags, hampers, deckchairs, tables, bottles of fizz and candelabras, for our annual outdoor music event. Sing along to familiar songs and enjoy the
Locrian orchestra, conducted by Justin Pearson.

Last year we packed the Riverstage arena to bursting – so
make sure you come along early to secure a good place.

Free Admission

Sun 30 May • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre

THE SEARCHERS

Classic hits Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your
Love Away and When You Walk In The Roomrelives the magical era of The
Searchers. A fantastic career spanning 5 decades, they have devised a ‘special’ solo concert for this UK tour. This concert includes all their famous
hits, plus many of their original album recordings, B-sides and a selection of
other collector and well known favourites.


Tickets £17.00 (c) £16.00 >> Book Online

Fri 4 Jun • Book: 01622 744481 • Hazlitt Theatre

SUZY BOGGUSS AND STEVE CHERELLE

Maverick LIVE continues to bring some of the world's finest performers
to Maidstone from the worlds of Country, Roots and Americana. Grammy,
CMA & ACM Award winner Suzy Bogguss fits the bill perfectly. Widely
regarded as one of country music's finest singer-songwriters she remains
one of the rare artists who has managed to walk the line between
critical acclaim and commercial success. Since the late 1980's Suzy has
recorded over 10 successful albums and had several top 10 hits on the
American Billboard chart.

direct ticket link: www.wegottickets.com/mavericklive

Sat 19 June • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

C’MON EVERYBODY

Relive the best loved hits of Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry and many more. Take a nostalgic trip back in time with us to the
greatest era of Rock ‘n’ Roll and enjoy top class tributes performed from the
heart by high quality musicians including the legendary Chris Fender Black.

If you love rock ‘n’ roll – don’t miss this show”!

www.cmoneverybodyshow.com

Tickets £16.50 (c) £14.50 >> Book Online

Tue 13 July • 7.45pm • Exchange • Book: 01622 744481

EVE SELIS PLUS THE FLOE

Maverick LIVE presents Roadhouse country-rock courtesy of American country-rock queen Eve Selis with her star-studded band featuring the dual guitar kings, Marc Twang, and former Johnny Cash sideman, Cactus Jim Soldi. Eve made her first trip to the UK eight years ago and played her very first gig in Maidstone at the old Soul Café. Since then she’s starred at Americana Festival, Glastonbury, Summer Sundae and loads of other big festivals.

One of the most respected artists in the vibrant Southern California musicscene. When she steps onto a stage Eve grabs an audience and holds on until the very last note has been sung.

www.wegottickets.com/mavericklive

Sat 17 July • 3pm & 7pm • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

RENT - THE MUSICAL

No day But Today....... This exciting production of the musical "Rent" comes to the Hazlitt for one day only.

Nominated for 10 tony awards and winner of best musical "Rent" is the
unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.

Set in New York City's East Village, "Rent" is an imaginative retelling of the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme.

Tickets £10.00 & £8.00 >> Book Online

Fri 23 July • 8pm • Hazlitt Theatre

TIA BRODIE - THE 'HOO-HA' TOUR

Following her Britain’s Got Talent Fame of this year, Tia Brodie, the “singing fire eater” has become a bit of a name. There has been a great demand for people to see all her routines combined together and to find out more about her and hear her side of the story.

The “Hoo-Ha” Tour does just that. A production involving music, dance, fire, angle grinding and the chance for the audience to ask her questions and get the real truth, rather than that which was printed in the tabloids since her BGT appearance. Upon arriving at the show, the public will be able to put their questions in a box which will be placed on stage for Tia to draw from as the evening goes on.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Visit www.tiabrodie.com

Tickets £15 (c) £14 >> Book Online

Wed 1 Sept • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre

FRED CLARK - ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

Fred Clark is set to headline an acoustic showcase at the Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone on 1st September. The show has been in the works for the past year as he has built up not only his confidence but his gig list.

The show is to launch his new album ‘My Liberty’ As well as showcase other acoustic acts from the Maidstone area including Dom Wise, Silver Foxes and Dani Baker.

Kicking off at 7:30 with doors opening at 7:00 the evening will have 3 half hour slots from the support acts followed by Fred Clark showcasing his music backed by a full band.

For more details visit www.fredclark.co.uk

Tickets £5 >> Book Online

Sat 11 Sept • 5pm & 8pm • Hazlitt Theatre

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

A rare opportunity to see the definitive version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical TELL ME ON A SUNDAY. With a wonderful original score featuring the chart topping song Take That Look Off Your Face, it is now reworked for 2010 with an exclusive new song, I Still Believe in Love.

Thur 16 Sept • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre

THE BLUES BAND

Formed in 1979, by ex Manfred Mann group members, Paul Jones and Tom
McGuinness, they have made their seventh appearance at The Glastonbury
Festival and they are favourites on the European Festival scene. Always known
for giving stunning, soulful and expert performances; be prepared for an
evening of stunning blues!

Tickets £17 (c) £15 >> Book Online

Fri 24 Sept • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre (hire)

THE ENID

The Enid with Robert John Godfrey, original drummer Dave Storey plus new young recruits Jason Ducker on guitars, Max Read on vocals and keyboards and Nicholas Willes on bass and percussion.

"The only band on the planet to have successfully fused rock based music with the power, dynamics and scale of symphonic classical music. They are the absolute masters of their art and their achievements over more than twenty
years of creative work set them apart from everything else which calls itself progressive". The Guardian

Tickets: Advance £18 Door £19.50 >> Book Online

Sat 25 Sept • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre

CHAS AND HIS BAND - THE ROCK RABBIT & ROLL TOUR

Even though Dave has retired, the show features all the Chas & Dave favourite hits including “RABBIT” “GERTCHA” “AIN’T NO PLEASING YOU”, “SIDEBOARD SONG” “MARGATE” “LONDON GIRLS” “SNOOKER LOOPY” and more.

Sit down if you can or Rock ‘n’ Roll with CHAS & HIS BAND - have a good time and a very memorable evening.

Tickets £18.50 (c) £17.50 >> Book Online

Thur 30 Sept • 8pm • Hazlitt Theatre

TALON - HOTEL CALIFORNIA

The best Eagles tribute band around. Hotel California is one of the greatest rock albums of all time - recreated track by track, note for note. Plus the best of the rest from ‘Take It Easy’ to ‘Long Road Out Of Eden’ Relive all the tracks from Hotel California plus all the hits from all Eagles albums right up to their latest release, Long Road Out Of Eden.

Talon tickets always sell quickly, so early booking is advised for this concert.

Sat 2 Oct • 8pm • Hazlitt Theatre

MARTY WILDE AND THE WILDCATS

One of the greatest names of 50s and 60s music looks back at a career
spanning over fifty years of Rock and Roll. Join Marty as he presents a
stunning evening of musical memories from his vault, and also pays homage to
friends who helped shape the nature of British Rock and Roll.

Including his personal favourites.... Bad Boy, Jesamine, Teenager in Love,
Rubber Ball, Jezabel, Sea of Love, and many many more.

Tickets £18 (c) £17 >> Book Online

Wed 6 Oct • 5pm • Hazlitt Theatre - Trip to West End of London

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL TOUR 2010

Based on the hit movie of the same name, this all singing, all dancing,
feel good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year! Legally Blonde
the Musical will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with the West End's brightest new heroine .
The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!

'A feel-good delight a huge hit!....Legally Blonde the musical is right up there
alongside Mamma Mia and Hairspray.' Daily Telegraph.

Tickets £57 >> Book Online

Wed 6 - Sat 9 Oct • 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

“OKLAHOMA!” - PRESENTED BY GILLINGHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY

One of the most important and influential musicals ever, Rodgers'
and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" has become the benchmark by which all
musicals since have been measured. Set in 1906 in Oklahoma territory, it sets
the love story of cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams against
a backdrop of comedy and drama, incorporating unforgettable musical
numbers such as "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'" , "I Cain't Say No" and, of
course "Oklahoma".

www.gillinghamoperatic.co.uk

Tickets £12 (c) Sat Mat £10 >> Book Online

Fri 15 Oct • 7.30pm • Hazlitt Theatre

BON JOVI EXPERIENCE

Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey,
fronted by lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi. This amazing tribute and recreates Bon Jovi Live in Concert, “The Bon Jovi Experience” performing all the great hits: “Livin’ On a Prayer”, “Keep the Faith”, “Bad Medicine”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”, and many, many more.

Enjoy a great night out to sing and boogie Bon Jovi style!

Tickets £15 (c) £13.50 >> Book Online

Thur 21 - Sat 23 Oct • 7.30pm (Sat 23 Oct Matinee 2.00pm) • Hazlitt Theatre (Hire)

HARMONY - MONSTER HIGH

“In an old secluded mansion is Monster High, a school for physically diverse
individuals who want to be accepted by society. The chance comes with news
of a drama competition, the prize is integration into a conventional mainstream school (with conventional normal humans). Monster High is a family comedy show acted and interspersed with song and dance throughout.”

Tickets Adults £9 children and senior citizens £7.50 >> Book Online

Tues 26 - Thur 30 Oct • 7.45pm • Hazlitt Theatre

HAZLITT YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT THIRTEEN

Two things are torturing twelve-year-old Evan Goldman: his parents’ upcoming divorce, and his looming, all-important Bar Mitzvah. His mother then informs him he will be moving with her from New York City to Appleton, Indiana… find out what happens. With a fantastic musical score and a hilarious script, 13 will entertain anyone who was once 13… so everyone really.

THIRTEEN with lyrics and music by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Dan Elish, with Robert Horn as co-librettist. In association with Josef Weinberger.

Tickets £6.00 - £12.00 (Tue 26 Oct - Pay What You Can Preview)
>> Book Online

Thur 18 Nov - Coach leaves at 12.30pm - Hazlitt Theatre Trip to West End of London

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

Dreamboats and Petticoats became one of the biggest selling albums of the decade after its release last year and now we are taking you to see The Musical. Taking you back to a time when each passing week brought another classic
track. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more.

Tickets £49 >> Book Online

Wed 15 Dec - Coach leaves the Hazlitt at 5.00pm

THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL GLORY OF CHRISTMAS
CONCERT & TOUR OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

We are off to the magnificent Royal Albert Hall once again for another
spectacular Christmas concert. Book early as last year's trip sold out. This
year’s concert features Fanfare Trumpeters of the Welsh Guards, The
London Chorus, Trinity Boys Choir & the London Concert Orchestra. There
will also be plenty of opportunity to sing along with your favourite carols. After
the concert your tour of the London Christmas Lights begins. The perfect
way to get your festivities under way..

Tickets £55 >> Book Online