How old is the Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone?
66c. 1955
Hazlitt Theatre/Age
Who owns the Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone?
The council owns the freehold of the Hazlitt Arts Centre, which includes the Exchange Studio, the Fourth Wall and the Graham Clarke Exhibition Gallery, but sold a long lease on the buildings to a third-party property company which has, in turn, sub-leased the Hazlitt Arts Centre back to the council on a 125-year lease.
How many seats does the Hazlitt Theatre have?
353
Hazlitt Theatre/Capacity
The theatre is serviced by its own dressing rooms (6x), licensed bar and refreshment facilities with seating for up to 353 people, an orchestra pit, fly tower, film screen and full lighting & sound facilities, and a large scene dock for storage of scenery.
How do you spell Hazlitt Theatre?
The Hazlitt Theatre is one of the main theatres in Maidstone, Kent. It was named after William Hazlitt, the famous essayist, who was born in Maidstone in 1778.
How did the Hazlitt Theatre get its name?
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone. The Hazlitt Theatre is one of the main theatres in Maidstone, Kent. It was named after William Hazlitt, the famous essayist, who was born in Maidstone in 1778. It opened in 1955. It presents a varied programme of professional drama, comedy, music etc. as well as local community theatre groups.
When is the Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone re-opening?
The Hazlitt Theatre is re-opening from 17th May. If you have tickets for a show then please check their website as many have been carried forward to later in the summer, so that you can still enjoy a great performance. For more information, please refer to their website.
How old do you have to be to play at the Hazlitt Theatre?
The Hazlitt Theatre is home to the Hazlitt Youth Theatre (HYT), who have performed a string of hit shows including plays, musicals, new writing, partnership projects, touring shows and a whole lot more! HYT provides opportunities for young people aged between 6 and 18 to put on productions, and to go and see professional plays.
Where to see world cinema in Maidstone?
Maidstone Film Society is based at the Hazlitt Theatre and shows a diverse range of world cinema from September through to April with screenings on Monday evenings at 8pm. Also within the Hazlitt complex, the Graham Clarke Gallery is an intimate space for local artists to exhibit and create work.