Tower Theatre

“Bless our show, Bless our music,
Bless the songs we’re gonna sing.
Bless the stage that we’ll stand on
When we stand and do our thing.” 🎶🎼🎵🎭❤️💜

Just one week to go! Book your tickets for the fabulous musical comedy ‘Sister Act’ now at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4281&filter[include_past_events]=0

Photo by George Holness 📸

We've got a busy weekend planned before Sister Act opens next week!

Discobility on Thursday 5th September - a safe place for SEND Adults to party, dance and make new friends. This is nearly sold out, so if you want tickets, get in there quick!
https://discobility.co.uk/

Happy Box of Imps on Friday 6th September - the improvisational comedy show, where we never know what to expect. The ideas come from you - the audience!
https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/events/77122

Punk & Plume - King's, Queens and Inbetweens on Saturday 7th September - a evening of Drag with some amazing performers. A show not to be missed!
https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/events/79917

Looking forward to welcoming you here!

Two weeks to go…

“Take me to Heaven!”💒🙌🎶🎭❤️💜

We have some divine news for you, our faithful followers! ‘Sister Act’ opens two weeks today… tickets are available now at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4281 🎟️

Photo by George Holness 📸

The cast of FHODS’ next production ‘Sister Act’ took to the stage yesterday at the fabulous Food Festival ❤️💜🎶🎭

If you missed their performance, fear not! Tickets for ‘Sister Act’ are still available at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4281 🎟️

“I’m fabulous, baby!” 💅💕💜💒🪩🎶

Hallelujah, here come the sisters! Just three weeks until opening night… book your pew for ‘Sister Act’ today at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4281 🎟️

Join us for an evening at The Tower Theatre in Folkestone.

Enjoy some of your favourite Musical Theatre tunes with Candlelit tables and an evening you won't forget!

Do you love new Broadway shows like Moulin Rouge, Hamilton or Book of Mormon or the classics like Guys & Dolls, Brigadoon and Wizard of Oz? We have you covered!

Featuring six of the most talented and professional performers in Kent, this show is guaranteed to please everyone!

Book online and enjoy a wonderful evening of music, to bring the summer holidays to a close.

https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/events/82692

Join us for an evening of Jazz on Thursday 29th August.

Featuring the Annie Whitehead Quartet, and special guests, the Stephen Bridgland Trio.

Book online at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/events/79876

You can also be treated to songs from our panto, Aladdin, at this year's Hythe Food Festival.

Tickets are selling fast, and with numerous show times from 13th - 29th December, there's lots of dates to choose from!

A fairytale of true love, magical wishes and a treasure trove of festive fun, that’s simply Genie-us!

Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the eccentric Genie on a journey filled with love, adventure, and a touch of mischievous mayhem. With colourful costumes, plenty of silliness, laugh out loud comedy and a sparkling cast, Aladdin is perfect for all the family!

You can book online at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/events/77729

Today is the perfect day for sharing our beautiful new ‘The Railway Children’ poster, as it just happens to be the birthday of author E.Nesbit! ❤️🚂🚩📕🎭🎉

The wonderful illustration of ‘Bobbie’ has been created especially for our production by local artist Amanda Wood at The Woodshed. We’d like to say a huge thank you to Amanda, we absolutely love it!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now - book today for the best choice of seats at https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4559

We're delighted that the Venetian Fete is back again, and only 9 days to go!

If you've never been to this event - you are in for a treat.

With numerous stalls, a float procession on the canal during the day, and a night-time illuminated procession later in the evening, music and fireworks; it is not a event to miss!

This year, on our FHODS float, we some of the cast from our September musical 'SISTER ACT'.

You can book tickets for the event at Hythe Venetian Fete and if you'd like to book tickets for Sister Act, please click on the link below.
https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4281

So don't miss out on this magical event, that only comes round every 2 years.

We always look forward to this yearly event!

This year you can hear sneak peeks of our September show, SISTER ACT!

Tickets are selling fast, so book them now to avoid disappointment.

https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4281

Hope to see you there!

We’re very excited to reveal our 2025 programme in our first ever launch night! 👏🥳📣🎭🎶

Join us on August 23rd at 7.30pm to hear all about next year’s shows from the directors, and find out how you can get involved. There'll also be a sneak preview of our upcoming musical ‘Sister Act’ from some of the fantastic cast.

Members and non-members are all very welcome and the bar will be open - we’d love to see you there!

Coming this November…

All aboard!🚂🚂🚂 This November we are delighted to present E.Nesbit’s heartwarming tale, ‘The Railway Children’, adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny 🎭

Embark on a magical journey with Roberta, Peter and Phyllis - ordinary children, living in an ordinary house… until one day a mysterious event changes their lives forever.

Tickets are on sale now - book early for the best seats! https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4559 🎟️

So excited about this booking for 3rd May 2025! Eeek!

Really looking forward to playing with my band at this beautiful theatre next year!

3rd May 2025
Tower Theatre - Folkestone
7.30pm Showtime!

Paying homage to the music of Lewis Capaldi & Ed Sheeran!

Sing along to the best of British pop icons!

It's going to be so good! 🎸🎤🥁🎹

Get your tickets here 👇

https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?page=3

We can't wait for next weeks WORLD JAZZ LIVE SESSIONS - Hosted by Maiuko, on Thursday 25th July, 7:30pm

Join us to enjoy the music of MAIUKO QUINTETO & SPECIAL GUESTS

Maiuko- Lead Vocals

Alexander Keen- Double Bass & Acoustic Guitar

Gabriel Keen- Piano & Sax

Sam Kelly- Drums

Paul Brasington- Violin

MAIUKO Multi award winning Mozambican singer-song writer, Maiuko has her very own style, blending afro Jazz & World Blues, African inspired rhythms, and Portuguese melodies into one timeless language of music. Throughout her career, she has won Awards for Best Newcomer, Female Performer of the year, Best Female Voice, Best uploaded on Get-out-there, and most recently for Multifaceted Artist."Maiuko is blessed with a smoky and powerful voice that defies the limitations of one particular genre" ( Kevin Legendre- Echoes Magazine /The Independent). "Mozambican Nu Soul Diva" Described by Timeout "She oozes soul and has the ability to transform her vocals from husky and sensuous to something altogether more ethereal, almost spiritual" (Wax Magazine) Collaborations and worldwide appearances in prestigious venues and festivals include; London Ronnie Scotts, Southbank Parcel Room, London Kings Place, Gulbenkian, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Pizza Express, SOAS Brunei Gallery, Montreux Jazz Festival, Womad, Rye Jazz Fest, Margate Jazz Fest, Folkestone Ethno Jazz Fest. The Quarterhouse, The Tower Theatre, etc... Collaborations with and performances alongside musical greats such as Max Middleton, Jeff Beck, Chris Difford, Dick Pearce, Noel McCalla, Paul Booth, Sara Tavares, to mention but a few. Based in the UK, Maiuko is currently writing an album with guitarist/ double bassist Alexander Keen and pianist Gabriel Keen, plus further exciting collaborations with world-renowned musicians, to be launch in 2024.

Tickets £15

Doors 6.30pm | Unreserved seating

A PortCaia Production in association with The Tower Theatre

FHODS next production…

Spread the news and rock the pews… we are thrilled to announce that our next production is ‘Sister Act’! 💒🎶🎼📣🪩💜

This divine musical comedy, based on the beloved film, features a Motown-inspired score by multi award-winning composer Alan Menken, and promises to be a joyous, must-see show!

Running from September 13th until the 21st, tickets for ‘Sister Act’ are on sale now at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk/book-tickets 🎟️

The sisters are coming…✨🙌🎉

Disney's Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage tonight at 7:30pm!

You have 5 chances left to see the show over this weekend, so book your tickets online now at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk, and come and Be Our Guest.

What incredible feedback we have had after this weekend's performances of Disney's Beauty and the Beast!

With standing ovations and rave reviews, this is truly an outstanding spectacle you won't want to miss.

You have 5 more chances to see the show, with the last show being an exclusive sing-a-long, where songbooks will be provided.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast opens up again this Thursday at 7:30pm, and runs until Sunday 7th July.

Book online today!

https://towertheatrefolkestone.littleboxoffice.com/browse?filter[schedule]=4278

What an opening night for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!

A standing ovation received and wonderful feedback from the audience.

With limited availability on tickets left for this weekend, but fortunately back from Thursday 4th July until Sunday 7th July.

Don't miss this Disney classic!

Book online at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk, or buy on the door from 6:30pm for evening shows and 1:30pm for matinees.

FHODS summer musical, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ opens tonight 👏👏👏…

“It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight… Be our guest!”🌹💕🎭🎵👏

‘Beauty and the Beast’ opens this evening and we can’t wait! Tickets will be available on the door from 6.30pm or book now at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk/book-tickets 🎟️

Photo by Dave Shackle 📸

Not long to go!

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens this Friday 28th June!

Tickets are still available online, but are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to see this Disney classic, with all your favourite songs and characters from the 1991 animated film.

Come and Be Our Guest - with shows running from Friday 28th June - Sunday 7th July.

Book online today at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

Coming to the Tower Theatre in just 10 days…

“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I want it more than I can tell!” 🌹📚💕

The countdown is on… Our summer musical, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ opens in just ten days on June 28th! Tickets are on sale now at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk/book-tickets 🎟️

Photo by Michelle Hartley 📸

An exciting day at The Tower so far!

We've got The Hijacked Hollies setting up and plotting lights for tonight's show, and this morning, we had a sell out performance for Mrs H and the Sing-a-long Band, with a special visit from Albert - who all the children (and adults) loved!

Tickets are still available for The Hijacked Hollies this evening, the curtain goes up at 7:30pm, and the doors and box office are open from 6:30pm.

Or you can book tickets online at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

We hope to see you there!

The Hijacked Hollies Mrs H and the Sing-along Band