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Hazlitt Theatre

The Hazlitt Theatre is one of the main theatres in MaidstoneKent. It was named after William Hazlitt, the famous essayist, who was born in Maidstone in 1778. It opened in 1955.[1] 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. 







Fort Luton

This information was given to us by Amy Riley, director of the play that is on soon.

Fort Luton is having a play on soon, and the director has allowed us to talk to her while rehearsals for the show are taking place. This would be great for our live interview because we can interview her while her actors are rehearsing amongst themselves. Or if that can't happen we can interview her in front of some backdrops and stage props for the play.





New Century Cinema



The New Century Cinema was closed on 26th February 2009. A planning application for a £1.5m Nightclub conversion was sought in 2010, despite receiving Council officerʼs recommendations the planning committee refused to grant change of use. The appeal was subsequently withdrawn when the planning inspector indicated it should go to public inquiry.
Now reopening in December 2014 with state of the art 2k digital projectors, new bigger screens and 5.1 Dolby audio. The future is looking great for Sittingbournes only dedicated Cinema. The New Century Cinema will be bringing a wide choice of blockbuster movies and confectionary at affordable prices to the local areas of Swale and the town of Sittingbourne.

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