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Sylvia

Mon 2 – Sat 7 Nov 2026

Torn between loyalty, love, and revolution, see her remarkable story explode onto the stage when Sylvia storms into Canterbury in 2026.

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Paranormal Activity

Tue 20 – Sat 24 Oct 2026

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted: people are...

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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Jun 2027

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!

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The National Theatre’s Bacchae to reach Kent students this week through new Marlowe Theatre partnership

More than 1,500 young people from 13 Kent secondary schools will experience a National Theatre production in their own school…

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The Marlowe Theatre appoints Thabo Stuck-Mekela as the theatre’s first Director of Vocational Strategy

This new director-level role will help to tackle the skills gap in the theatre industry.

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Marlowe Theatre announces cast and UK tour dates for A Tale of Two Cities

As rehearsals begin today, the Marlowe Theatre has announced the cast and UK tour dates for its major new production…

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Marlowe Theatre welcomes Bill Bush CBE as New Chair

The experienced leader joins the organisation as it enters an ambitious new chapter.

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The Marlowe Theatre is joining forces with Hamza Yassin to help endangered swifts

The wildlife cameraman and presenter officially opened two new triple swift boxes, which have been installed on our theatre building,…

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Westminster launch of regional independent theatre alliance

On Wednesday 10 June, the Marlowe Theatre joined four fellow regional venues to launch the Regional Independent Theatre Alliance (RITA)…

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Marlowe Theatre secures £4.4 million for Poor Priests' Hospital

The Marlowe Theatre has been awarded £4.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform Canterbury's historic Poor Priests' Hospital into The Hive, a creative learning centre for young people.

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Interviews

Cast interview with MAPA students ahead of their Final Major Project

As the Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) prepares to present their final major project of Nora: A Doll’s House,…

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Bringing world-class classical music to the streets of Canterbury

The Marlowe Theatre is partnering with Philharmonia Orchestra to bring live music to the streets of Canterbury this week, with…

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A Q&A with Kent writer Eloise Fairley ahead of the reading of her new play Calcite at the Writers’ Room Festival

This week marks the return of the Writers’ Room Festival, offering a packed programme of rehearsed play readings, workshops, talks…

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Celebrating Shakespeare's birthday and our partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company's Associate Schools Programme

Hamlet Week begins today, as we celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday and the RSC’s Hamlet with a range of events.

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Two Marlowe Theatre productions set to premiere in autumn and winter 2026

Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities will open in September 2026 and The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame will…

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Sylvia

Paranormal Activity

Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Memberships

The National Theatre’s Bacchae to reach Kent students this week through new Marlowe Theatre partnership

The Marlowe Theatre appoints Thabo Stuck-Mekela as the theatre’s first Director of Vocational Strategy

Marlowe Theatre announces cast and UK tour dates for A Tale of Two Cities

Marlowe Theatre welcomes Bill Bush CBE as New Chair

The Marlowe Theatre is joining forces with Hamza Yassin to help endangered swifts

Westminster launch of regional independent theatre alliance

Marlowe Theatre secures £4.4 million for Poor Priests' Hospital

Cast interview with MAPA students ahead of their Final Major Project

Bringing world-class classical music to the streets of Canterbury

A Q&A with Kent writer Eloise Fairley ahead of the reading of her new play Calcite at the Writers’ Room Festival

Celebrating Shakespeare's birthday and our partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company's Associate Schools Programme

Two Marlowe Theatre productions set to premiere in autumn and winter 2026

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