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The Marlowe Theatre

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The Marlowe Theatre is Kent’s major large-scale theatre and engine house for the performing arts in the region.

Situated in the centre of the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, it presents a year-round programme of touring theatre, musicals, dance, opera, music and comedy. It is committed to empowering young people through the arts, nurturing regional creative talent, developing skills and enriching the creative lives of audiences and communities in Kent.

The Marlowe brings world-class artists and companies to Canterbury, this includes visits by the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and the Philharmonia Orchestra.

  • The Addams Family

    19th August - 23rd August 2025

  • The Party Girls

    1st September - 6th September 2025

  • Ballet Black: SHADOWS

    18th November 2025

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Address

The Marlowe Theatre The Friars
Canterbury

CT1 2AS

Contact

boxoffice@marlowetheatre.com 01227 787787

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Groups welcome
Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs welcome
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Visitor Information Centre
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
18 High Street
Canterbury, CT1 2RA
01227 862 162
canterburyinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
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