The Orchard Theatre

UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE

British Bushcraft and survival expert Ray Mears visits the Orchard Theatre this March. We need the Wilderness as much as the Wilderness needs us. Recently we have learnt to value our green spaces more than ever. In this fascinating, inspirational, and educational show, Ray will be demonstrating and explaining techniques that will help us improve our senses and highlight the problems nature faces today. Talking about the show, Ray said “Together with the audience we will go on a voyage of discovery of our senses. But it won’t be limited to just that – we will be talking a lot about more – how we can read a landscape, the kind of equipment that we can use to ‘supercharge’ our senses, and how we can use these skills, not only for our own enjoyment and benefit but also to protect wildlife which is such an integral part of the British countryside.” Come and celebrate the importance of the Wilderness to us all on Friday 11 March.

Multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is back where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times. Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood films to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances, Omid is seen hosting his own ITV quiz show The Winning Combination. He appeared in the smash hit Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again, His Dark Materials for BBC1 & HBO, and Letter For The King on Netflix. Omid also gained rave reviews for his leading role of Tevvye in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of “Fiddler On The Roof”. The Good Times Tour is at the Orchard Theatre on Saturday 12 March. The star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour! Join Craig Revel Horwood as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and candour, and gives a very special performance of some of the music which has been the soundtrack to his career. Craig joined the Strictly panel in 2004 and has been known to not hold back when it comes to giving his expert opinion! A fab-u-lous evening of entertainment awaits on Thursday 31 March.

Johannes Radebe: Freedom is a celebration of music and dance, from African fusion to fiery Latin, classic dance arrangements and huge party anthems, with a company of exciting dancers. Johannes will take the audience on his personal journey, from growing up in South Africa, to travelling the world, winning titles and starring in Strictly Come Dancing. Johannes toured the world in the international dance show Burn The Floor before being headhunted by Strictly Come

Dancing. He moved to the UK to dance on the flagship BBC show. In his second series, he was partnered with Catherine Tyldesley and danced the first same-sex routine with fellow Strictly star Graziano Di Prima. In 2020, he danced with Caroline Quentin and reached week seven in a shorter BAFTA-nominated season. For series 19, he was partnered with chef, John Whaite. They are the first male same-sex pairing in the history of the UK format. The couple reached the final, where they finished as Runners-Up. Johannes is in Dartford on Friday 8 April.

I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here winner and famous football manager will be telling stories from his football days and his time in the jungle. Expect a hilarious evening, Harry Redknapp is a great raconteur and has a wealth of hilarious stories. Henry James Redknapp is an English football manager. He has previously managed AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, Portsmouth, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City. In his second spell at Portsmouth, he managed the side that won the 2008 FA Cup. At the conclusion of the 2009–10 season, he guided Tottenham into the UEFA Champions League. There will be an audience Q&A at the end of the evening. An audience with Harry Redknapp is on Saturday 9 April.

Join Clive Jenns on the Morning show on VPR week day 9 to 12 for music chat and fun to get the day started. Plus local whats on guide.

See our website for details on all the live shows available on line at valleyparkradio. org.uk

COMPETITION

Just My Imagination Featuring music from The Temptations WED 9 MARCH | 7.30PM

Just My Imagination – The No 1 Tribute To The Temptations!

Just My Imagination is a celebration of the Motown legends named by Billboard Magazine as ‘The Number 1 Group In The History Of Rhythm And Blues!’

From their first hit, “The Way You Do The Things You Do” in 1964, through the career highs of “My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud”, “Get Ready”, “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” and “Just My Imagination”, this iconic group’s musical legacy spanned more than 50 years and 24 Temptations.

This original production draws from the “Classic Five” era and is inspired by the pace and energy of the hit Broadway show “Ain’t Too Proud” which earned a phenomenal 12 Tony Nominations in 2019. Featuring a cast of dynamic West End performers and directed by the 6 time Olivier Nominated actor and choreographer Jason Pennycooke, Just My Imagination brings a fresh, exhilarating and incomparable night of sing along, dance along magic to theatres throughout the UK!

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the show just answer the following question: Just My Imagination is a tribute to which music group? A. The Beatles B. The Temptations C. Rolling Stones

Email competition@dartfordliving.com by the 15th February to be in with a chance of winning.