Gulbenkian Theatre Canterbury

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Gulbenkian Theatre Canterbury

The Gulbenkian acts as the front door to the University of Kent at Canterbury campus. With its welcoming foyer and café bar it's a meeting place for students, staff and the general public. The theatre seats 340 and presents student, professional and amateur shows throughout the year.

It's possible to see a full range of productions in each season, varying from stand-up comedy, with performers such as Mark Thomas or Rich Hall, to dance from Henri Oguike or Union Dance, to drama from the Royal National Theatre or Trestle Theatre Company. World music, jazz, folk and classical music also feature regularly in the programme.

The theatre is run by a team of professionals who welcome student involvement backstage, in wardrobe or front of house as ushers. UKC Dramatics, a society of the Students' Union, presents at least one show a term in the theatre, and the University's drama and theatre studies department has a three-week residency each March.

Education
The Gulbenkian Education Network (GEN) exists to be a special service to groups that have an educational bias and a particular interest in the performing arts. Workshops, talks, backstage tours, reduced ticket prices and advanced notice of programmes are some of the benefits offered to members be they student groups, schools, youth centres or
colleges.

Gulbenkian Café Bar
The lively licensed café bar is a favourite haunt for all members of the University community as well as the general public. It's open Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm and Saturdays 10pm - 10pm, serving fresh food and delicious drinks.

Further Information from:

Gulbenkian Theatre
University of Kent
Canterbury CT2 7NB
Booking Office 01227 769075
www.gulbenkiantheatre.co.uk

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