- Hazlitt Theatre
The Hazlitt Theatre is one of the main theatres in
Maidstone ,Kent . It was named afterWilliam Hazlitt , the famous essayist, who was born in Maidstone in 1778. It opened in 1955 [http://www.localhistories.org/maidstone.html] . It presents a varied programme of professional drama, comedy, music etc. as well as local community theatre groups. This traditional proscenium arch theatre seats 353. The sister venue, The Exchange, is a multi-purpose venue suiting a variety of events from theatre or dancing to conferences.Hazlitt Youth Theatre
The Hazlitt Theatre is home to the Hazlitt Youth Theatre (HYT), who have performed a "string of hit shows including pantomime, musicals, new writing, partnership projects, touring shows and a whole lot more!" The HYT provides opportunities for young people aged between 6 and 18 to put on productions, and to go and see professional plays. Being in a theatre such as The Hazlitt allows members to gain experience of all areas of theatre, and many members go on to study theatre-related courses at universities around the country.The Youth Theatre's most recent production was "Working" the musical by Stephen Schwartz and
Nina Faso . It was well received by the audience.Regular Performers
Mandy Ellen School of Dance (from "
Britains Got Talent " fame)Other Maidstone theatres
Other theatres in Maidstone include:
* The Exchange (also known as "The Corn Exchange")
* Riverstage
* Hermitage Millennium AmphitheatreExternal links
* http://www.hazlitttheatre.co.uk - Hazlitt Theatre & Corn Exchange website
* http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/digitalmaidstone/Default.aspx?page=906 - Hazlitt Youth Theatre website
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