What’s On in January and beyond at The Hazlitt Theatre

The Hazlitt Theatre returns to regular programming after one of their best selling pantomime seasons on record. Kicking their 70th year off with a bang, the theatre hosts big names like comedian Miles Jupp, magician James Phelan and Tottenham Legends Ledley King and Ossie Ardiles, as well as critically acclaimed live music like Women in Rock and Bowie Experience.

The Hazlitt Theatre welcomes back their January stalwarts this month, including the adult panto Jack and his Giant Stalk on 10 January, Totally Tina 11 January, Rock for Heroes on 17 January and Bowie Experience on 24 January. These returning shows are accompanied by newcomers like the sold-out music shows Taylormania, Diana & Lionel: Endless Love and Twist & Shout: The 60’s Show. 

Back by popular demand is Bowie Experience on 24 January for another night at the Hazlitt. Direct from London’s West End, this latest production is a must see for all Bowie fans, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. Finishing the month off, the critically acclaimed Women in Rock band visit Maidstone for the first time on Saturday 25 January, with world-class tributes to Blondie, Suzi Q and many more female rockstars. 

Miles Jupp begins the 2025 comedy calendar on 22 January with his brand new tour: On I Bang. The TV and radio comedian doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the recent discovery of a tomato-sized tumour on his brain has left him with a story to tell. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.

Football fans can enjoy an evening with Spurs legends Graham Roberts, Ledley King and Ossie Ardiles this January too. With very limited single VIP Meet & Greet and Standard tickets still available, don’t miss the Tottenham players on 23 January as they discuss their careers, training ground stories and everything you wanted to know about playing for the renowned football club - including an audience Q&A!

Audience members can also enjoy a VIP experience with world-famous magician James Phelan in his brand new show: The Dreamer. Rated the most exciting magic show in 2025, James returns from his unprecedented sell-out 300 date tour with brand new tricks at the Hazlitt Theatre on 30 January. Very limited VIP & Standard tickets remain.

Celebrating their 70th year, the Hazlitt Theatre looks to continue their success and commitment to deliver the best variety of entertainment throughout 2025. Panto star David Zachary returns in February for his exclusive one-man show Beneath the Buttons and Strictly Come Dancing legend Tommy Blaize celebrates 50 Years in Music at the Hazlitt in May. The central Maidstone theatre also continues to spotlight the community as they continue to host events from Maidstone Film Society and exciting Amateur Productions from MAOS’ Beauty and the Beast, Willington Players’ Calendar Girls The Play and STS’ Our House The Musical. The Hazlitt Institute is back on stage in May too, with the HI Choir’s annual showcase Razzle Dazzle, as well as the hotly anticipated return of The Hazlitt Theatre Open Air Summer Tour! 

This range of shows throughout the Hazlitt's platinum year is topped off with their newly announced 2025 pantomime, Dick Whittington! As a thank you for the success of Cinderella, Hazlitt Theatre audience members can make the most of booking their panto seats early this year with £2 off every ticket until the end of February! With a record-breaking 1,500 tickets sold already, it is set to be a pantomime bigger and better than ever!