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The Marlowe Theatre

Canterbury, East Kent

The River Stour and Westgate Gardens in Canterbury, with the medieval Westgate towers behindPhoto of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Marlowe is Canterbury's main theatre, on The Friars in the city centre, with a programme of performances, events and creative activities across three spaces: the Main House, the Studio and The Kit on Stour Street. Pre-book a meal at the Green Room before the show. It suits a family treat or an evening out in the city.

Highlights

  • Main House and Studio in the city centre
  • The Kit, a further space on Stour Street
  • Green Room restaurant for pre-show meals
  • Wide range of accessible performances
  • Creative learning at the Poor Priests' Hospital

Good to know

  • Both Canterbury stations are a short walk away
  • The Kit is on Stour Street, CT1 2NZ, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the main theatre

Getting there

The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AS

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