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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.
    • Behind the Scenes

    Cast interview with MAPA students ahead of their Final Major Project

    Students from the Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts share their experiences ahead of their final major project, Nora: A Doll's House.
    • Interviews

    Bringing world-class classical music to the streets of Canterbury

    The Marlowe Theatre collaborates with the Philharmonia Orchestra to bring free pop-up classical music performances to Canterbury city centre.
    • Events

    A Q&A with Kent writer Eloise Fairley ahead of the reading of her new play Calcite

    Kent playwright Eloise Fairley discusses her new play Calcite, premiering at the Writers' Room Festival, which explores femininity and rural identity.
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    Celebrating Shakespeare's birthday and our partnership with the RSC

    Hamlet Week marks Shakespeare's birthday with performances, workshops and educational events as the RSC returns to the Marlowe.
    • Behind the Scenes

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

    The Marlowe Theatre announces two major world premiere productions: A Tale of Two Cities in autumn and The Reluctant Dragon for Christmas 2026.
    • Interviews

    The Marlowe Theatre announces the return of The Writers' Room Festival

    The Writers' Room Festival returns with a programme of new play readings, workshops and industry conversations from 30 April to 3 May 2026.
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    Christmas opening times 2025

    The Marlowe Theatre box office and venue opening times over the Christmas and New Year period.
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    The world premiere of a Marlowe Theatre production: The Party Girls

    The Marlowe Theatre announces its inaugural touring production — The Party Girls, a new play by Amy Rosenthal examining the Mitford sisters.
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    Marlowe Theatre welcomes three new trustees to its board

    Award-winning director Atri Banerjee, arts leader Pim Baxter OBE, and education professional Dr Kerry Jordan-Daus join the Marlowe Theatre board.

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