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This is a no smoking venue
No glassware is to be brought to the venue. Please make sure that your refreshments are in plastic containers.
Theatre Programme for 2011
There are still more shows to be confirmed and details are subject to change. Please keep checking this website for details.
You can download a copy of the 2011 Theatre in the Park programme, just click here >>
June
Saturday 25th June
Caribbean Party in the Park
Celebrating a great new summer season with the fantastic reggae band ‘The Riddimatics’. Excellent caribbean food with Easy Nah - and a special guest visitor coming to open our new Theatre in the Park Greenroom. A night that promises to have you coming back for more!
Sponsored by G S Joiner & Sons
Tickets £10 (no concessions)
Wednesday 29th June
Hullabaloo
They’re coming back to raise the roof with their stylish blend of jazz, jive, swing and original twist on pop – a highly popular talented four piece band not to be missed!
July
Friday 1st July
Get Ape
Get ready for a musical feast! This hot new band will be performing their exciting fresh soulful sound with full percussion taking them to another level. Enjoy a repertoire that covers artists such as Stevie
Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Dee Lite, Mark Ronson, The Zutons and many more. Definitely Get Ape this Summer!
Tickets £8 (no concessions)
Saturday 9th July
Skatacus
Hey you! Don’t watch that - watch this! We are delighted to present Skatacus, a lively new 8 piece SKA band coming to bring the exciting sounds of Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners and so much more. Although Skatacus are new to the SKA scene they have rapidly earned a reputation to be reckoned with. Come and see for yourself!
Tickets £8 (no concessions)
Thursday 14th July
Maize
A charity gig for Strode Park, has reunited the old line-up of Maize to sing and play some of the best songs of the age, from the sixties to the noughties.
Tickets £8 (no concessions)
Saturday 16th July
Richard Digance
The BAFTA Nominated Master of Nostalgic Comedy is making a special appearance as part of his 40th anniversary show business tour. Brilliant self-penned comic songs introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour. A real winner!
Tickets £15 (no concessions)
Friday 22nd July
Mac’s Diner
Legendary in the area, Martin ‘Mac’ McVey has fronted the band from its beginning. His guitar playing is electrifying, his solos astound. The members of the band may have changed over the years, but Mac is still Mac, he lives and breathes rock music.
Tickets £8 (no concessions)
Saturday 23rd July
Herne Bay Operatic Society present
West Side Story from Scratch
West Side Story from scratch is where you the audience have a chance to be Jets and Sharks. The first half of the evening will be spent singing through everything then after the interval we do it for real, it should be a good fun evening. Come and join us.
Tickets £8 Concessions £6
Saturday 30th July
Bublé Fever
Rickie Arthur looks like, sounds like and is definitely the next
best thing to the real article.He takes you on a whirlwind trip of Michael Bublé’s hits, including Hold On, Everything and Haven’t Met You Yet. Rickie performs with his own 7 piece band of fantastic musicians who have performed all over the world.
See Bublé Fever on 
Tickets £15 (no concessions)
August
Friday 5th August
Goosebumps
Goosebumps are one of the hottest swing, jive and jump blues bands in the UK. Their repertoire consists of hot vintage swing and jive, infused with a dash of early rock 'n' roll and finishing with a twist of groovy funk. Whatever style it is, Goosebumps will never fail to get everyone up dancing and having a great time.
Tickets £8 (no concessions)
Sat 6th August
Antiques Fair
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Come along and get your antiques valued. A lovely afternoon for all the family.
Further details to follow.
Saturday 13th August
A Kick up the 80s
Party Night
A Kick up the 80s are the UK's best live 80s tribute show band. They will be performing your favourite 80s anthems and dance floor classics and entertaining you with numerous costume changes and dance routines throughout this high energy show. If you loved the 80s - you'll love this! PLUS there will be an 80s dress competition in the interval so dress up and join in the fun!
Tickets £10 (no concessions)
Thursday 18th August
Pinocchio
Carlo Collodi – presented by Heartbreak Productions
Please note: 5.30pm start
Nudged towards goodness, narrowly avoiding an ASBO!
Pinocchio, Geppetto the wood carver’s puppet whose spirited quest to become a “real boy” by proving himself brave, honest and generous, embodies song, dance and plenty of mischief making.
We recommend you come with family, friends and a mouth watering picnic. Suitable for ages 5 to 50 and beyond.
Tickets £7.50
Ticket of four £25 (no concessions)
Saturday 20th August
One Vision with the Bohemians - Cancelled
Due to unforseen difficulties we have had to cancel this show. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
September
Saturday 3rd September
Rubber Biscuit
Get ready to party with one of Kent’s biggest (some say best) Rhythm ’n’ Blues & Soul Bands – this 13 piece band never fail to fill the dance floor and give you a great night out.
Tickets £10 (no concessions)
All shows begin at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
To view the Theatre in the Park photo gallery click here >>
For further information about any aspect of the theatre, please contact Tracy Barden, Fundraising Manager, on 01227 373292 or via email at tracy.barden@strodepark.org.uk.
For theatre enquiries (out of office hours) call 07546 804336.
