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    Theatre & Dance coming up in 2023/24

    19 Jun 2023

    Our 2023/24 season line up incorporates a range of world-class artists working in theatre, dance and music who will bring an unparalleled and unmissable list of new and original work to the Arts Centre.

    Renowned UK theatre companies Improbable and 1927 are joined by our first international Associate Artists, legendary Italian performance company Societas (formerly Societas Raffaello Sanzio) in an exclusive series of performances over the coming seasons and from the world of dance, street dance superstar Julia Cheng, most recently responsible for the lauded choreography for the West End revival of Cabaret.

    Dewey Dell Deriva Traversa // Le Sacre du Printemps – Thu 28 & Fri 29 Sep, 7.30pm

    Dewey Dell is an extraordinary contemporary dance company founded by Italian siblings Teodora, Demetrio and Agata Castellucci, renowned internationally for their experimental and interdisciplinary approach, combining dance with visual arts, music, and technology.

    Mark Thomas in England & Son – Wed 20 Sep, 7.30pm

    England and Son is a one-man play written specifically for the award winning political comedian Mark Thomas by award winning playwright Ed Edwards.

    John Hegley and Friend: National Poetry Day – Thu 5 Oct, 7.30pm

    John Hegley and chums celebrate National Poetry day with rhyme and music

    Shôn Dale-Jones: CRACKING – Fri 20 & Sat 21 Oct, 7.30pm

    After cracking an egg on his mother’s forehead, Shôn opens his door to find real life Internet trolls on his doorstep threatening to turn his world upside down.

    UK premiere of new work by Julia Cheng – Thu 20 – Sat 22 Jun 2024, 7.30pm (plus 2pm Sat)

    Julia combines contemporary dance with street dance and martial arts to create a unique movement language. She has performed in venues such as Sadler’s Wells, Royal Opera House, and the Southbank Centre, and has received critical acclaim for her innovative work.

    The Actor’s Lounge: Things I Know to be True – Tues 31st Oct – Sat 4th Nov, 7.30pm (plus 2pm Tues, Wed & Fri)

    Uncover the complexities of life and the powers that bind or break a family in The Actor’s Lounge company’s exquisitely poignant, humorous, and daring production of Things I Know to Be True by Andrew Bovell

    John-Paul Zaccarini: The MixRace MixTape – Fri 10 Nov, 7.30pm

    A stand-up, hip-hop and spoken word odyssey of passion, hope and humour – taking you on a poetic journey through everyday racism, homophobia and classism, John-Paul Zaccarini explores the political and emotional minefield of intersectionality with poignancy in this highly personal and provocative performance.

    The Paper Birds: Feel Me – Thu 23 Nov, 7.30pm

    Feel Me is an interactive theatre show by leading devisied theatre company, The Paper Birds, which asks you who and what you care about, via your own mobile phone.

    1927 Please Right Back – Wed 24 to Sat 27 Jul 2024, times vary

    UK Premiere of a new show from Margate based theatre company 1927, one of our Associate Artists. Part social realism, part science fiction with a healthy dose of mischief and a dash of dystopia, Please right back is a eulogy to the power of the imagination, storytelling and make believe

     

    Click on the links above to see more on each event. or click here for our What’s On.

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    ART31

    ART31 takes its name from Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, which states that ‘Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities’.

    ART31 is a vision created with, by, and for young people in Kent, championing the belief that all children and young people have an entitlement to access high quality arts and culture, to empower them to achieve their creative potential, and to genuinely engage young people as equal partners in any decision making that affects them.

    The ART31 Youth Board is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25 who steer its governance, and influence policy and practice across the county and beyond, challenging the creative sector to examine existing ways of working and integrate young people into the core of their practice.

    Our projects with young people

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    ART31 Generate

    ART31 Generate is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25. They steer ART31's governance, influence arts policy and practice, and programme the annual GENFest Youth Takeover Festival.

    Youth Theatre

    Fantastic and fun sessions for ages 13-18 years, encouraging creativity and theatre-making skills.

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    SCREEN31

    Screen31 is a group for young people aged 15-25 interested in developing their film-making skills.
    TECH31

    TECH31

    TECH31 provides free practical training in technical theatre for ages 13 - 25
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    National Theatre Connections – Gulbenkian Young Company

    NT Connections is the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival. Each year it offers a unique opportunity for youth theatres and school theatre groups to stage new plays written for young people by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights, and to perform in leading theatres across the UK.
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    Gulbenkian Uncovered

    Are you enthusiastic, committed and creative? Gulbenkian Uncovered gives University of Kent students the chance to programme films and run events.

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    Square Pegs Arts

    Square Pegs Arts are an award winning charity who provide drama groups, music projects and other accessible Arts opportunities for children and young adults who have learning disabilities and autism, and produce original, inspiring, challenging Theatre. Difference is celebrated and everyone is supported to shine in their own way.
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    KRAN Fam

    KRAN Fam is a drama group in partnership with Kent Refugee Action Network for young refugees and asylum-seekers.

    Accessible Film Club

    Relaxed Screenings

    Monthly film screenings that are open to all, especially those with autism and learning disabilities.

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    ARTY31

    Gulbenkian’s ARTY31 group is for young people aged 8-12 with a wide variety of arts interests.

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