What's on

Triumphant Women

New exhibitions, Edy Craig: Women, Suffrage and the Theatre and The Shakespearean Lectures of Ellen Terry will be on display at Smallhythe Place celebrating the women of Smallhythe in the Suffrage movement.

Wed 25 Apr 2018

+ 134 other dates

11:00-17:00

Costume Tours

Delve into the store for a peek of the delicate and lavish costumes once worn by Ellen Terry and her actor friends. With fascinating stories attached to each garment, costume tours are an opportunity to discover a rich theatrical history.

Sat 28 Apr 2018

+ 26 other dates

13:15-13:45

Wuthering Heights

When Cathy's father brings home an orphaned Heathcliff, the effect will echo for generations. Emily Brontë's only novel is a timeless Gothic classic of passionate love, revenge and despair.

Sat 19 May 2018

+ 1 other date

19:30-21:30

My Dog's Got No Nose

Following their sell-out performance of 'Old Herbaceous' at Smallhythe Place last year, Kick In The Head Productions return with a play by Ron Aldridge. Performed by Giles Shenton.

Sat 26 May 2018

19:30-21:30

The Taming of The Shrew

Convoluted relationships, mischief and transformation, East 15 Acting School bring the Bard to the boards with this timeless comedy.

Fri 01 Jun 2018

19:30-21:45

Twelfth Night

Shakespeare's humourous and heart-rending tale of unrequited love is brought to life on stage by East 15 Acting School.

Sat 02 Jun 2018

19:30-21:45

The Reluctant Dragon (Open-air)

Quantum Theatre presents an enchanting adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's, The Reluctant Dragon - a touching, sweet and funny tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for all the family. Performed in the open-air. Picnics from 12 noon.

Tue 05 Jun 2018

13:00-14:30

Performing Suffrage: Theatre, actresses and activism

A talk by Dr Naomi Paxton (performer, writer and researcher), exploring the work and legacy of the suffragist performers in the Actresses' Franchise League, and the part that theatre and performance played in the campaign.

Sat 09 Jun 2018

17:30-18:30

A Necessary Woman

The Government continues to ignore the burning question of female suffrage. Women up and down the country prepare to avoid and evade the census as a protest and challenge to authority. "No Vote, no Census!" is their battle cry.

Sun 10 Jun 2018

19:30-21:00

Valuation Day with Bonhams at Smallhythe Place

Bonhams specialists Robert Smith, Jacqueline Adams and Tim Squire-Sanders will be holding a free valuation day at Smallhythe Place.

Wed 13 Jun 2018

11:00-15:00

Dad's Army Radio Hour

'Pretty much perfect feat of mimicry' The Times. Based on the classic BBC sitcom by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Performed by David Benson and Jack Lane. 'Benson and Lane carry it all off beautifully' **** Daily Telegraph

Sat 23 Jun 2018

19:30-20:30

Blithe Spirit

"It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit". A comic play by Noël Coward, performed by Changeling Theatre Company.

Sun 08 Jul 2018

19:30-21:30

A Regular Little Houdini

An enchanting story that blends childhood imagination with the cynicism of adulthood. A tale of hope, determination and enchantment. An international multi-award winner.

Thu 12 Jul 2018

19:30-20:30

Upham Hall

A brand new farce loosely based on Downton Abbey. Shockingly funny adult-only humour.

Thu 19 Jul 2018

+ 1 other date

19:30-21:30

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Summer Theatre Company brings you one of Shakespeare's most enduring and popular plays.

Thu 26 Jul 2018

+ 7 other dates

19:30-22:00

Peter Pan (open-air)

Performed in the open-air, Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date, Peter Pan.

Sun 05 Aug 2018

18:00-19:45

The Importance of Being Earnest

This "Trivial Comedy for Serious People" is a fast-paced, one-act adaptation of Oscar Wilde's beloved play that will truly demonstrate "the truth is rarely pure and never simple."

Fri 10 Aug 2018

19:30-20:45