HENLEY/COMMUNITY
By Charles Dickens – adapted by the Acorn Music Theatre Company Immerse yourself in the Victorian Christmas tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as we travel in time with the ghosts of past, present and future. With Tiny Tim’s life at stake, Scrooge visits seminal moments of his life, but will he change his ways in time […]
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Conservationists in Conversation Fiona Sanderson, Trustee of the Kenton Theatre, will introduce passionate conservationists Will Travers, Co-Founder of Born Free and British actress Rula Lenska in conversation about wildlife, conservation, and the founding of Born Free 40 years ago. This fundraising evening for both The Kenton Theatre and the Born Free Foundation, will be full […]
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The Henley College is proud to present The Seasons. This exciting dance performance is an exploration of the seasons through a variety of styles from Classical Ballet to West End Jazz. The work has been created and performed by the college students who are studying Dance and Performing Arts under the direction of Victoria Harley. The innovative […]
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The Princess and the Pea receives a makeover from HCT. It’s a traditional tale, but newly told. Princess Leah is our footballing protagonist who is a thoroughly modern Royal. The prince in need of a bride is a decent fellow, which is more than can be said for his spare heir of a brother, Larry. […]
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At least two short plays every evening; a warm welcome, coffee, drinks in the fourth oldest working theatre in England, the wonderful Kenton; the chance to compare your opinions on the plays with fellow theatre-lovers; finally each evening, a firm but fair evaluation by a professional and highly-qualified GODA associated Adjudicator – Bob Tomson and […]
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Under Milk Wood is a 1954 radio drama by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, commissioned by the BBC and later adapted for the stage. An omniscient narrator invites the audience to listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants of the fictional small Welsh fishing village, Llareggub, (buggerall spelt backwards). They include Mrs. Ogmore-Pritchard, relentlessly nagging her two dead husbands; Captain Cat, […]
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Henley Youth Festival returns to the Kenton again this March with a 3-day celebration of performing arts on the theme of ‘Going Green’. There are events for everyone – musicians, singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, actors – as well as opportunities to get involved behind the scenes with lighting, stage managing, presenting and production. The performances […]
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Philip Barry’s sparkling comedy The Philadelphia Story is a compelling mixture of wit, satire and romance which explores family relationships, class prejudice and human weakness. Wealthy, proud and beautiful, Tracy Lord is about to get married for the second time to her stuffy fiancé George Kittredge. But she hasn’t counted on Mike Connor, a principled reporter reluctantly working for a […]
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Muffin Hurst and the Henley Children’s Theatre are thrilled to be back at the Kenton Theatre for their annual Pantomime. With 53 years providing family entertainment, this group is a tradition in itself. The script is a treat for all ages, with a good dose of comedy and music from a lively, enthusiastic group of […]
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First love is the Revolution Directed by Jake Turnell Willet “I’m not tame ‘cause I want to be with you” Basti and Rdeca are pulling all-nighters. When their paths cross, the sparks fly and an impossible bond spirals dangerously out of control. This viciously funny and unforgettable play about first love, teenage lust, and nature […]
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