Produced by Arrows & Traps Theatre and based on the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Barrett Brothers return with their ‘Best of’ show.  

Come and join the Deal Savoyards for a cruise on HMS Pinafore

2018 Chinese drama film directed by Jia Zhangke which was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. The story is loosely based on the leader of a gang from Zhangke's childhood, whom he had admired as a role model.

The stars of LDN are back in Deal for a night of rip roaring professional wrestling.

Award winning singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare and her pianist promise a sparkling night of inspired music and unbridled entertainment

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for our ever-popular Putting on the Ritz Tea Dance. 

The largest ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical, filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal in the heart of London’s West End.

A celebration of the past decade at The Astor Community Theatre

Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in this adaptation of the Olivier and Tony award nominated West End and Broadway play End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter.

The Astor Palm Court Orchestra continue their 2020 season, recapturing the delight of popular light music through a regular afternoon concert series at The Astor.

The History Project C.I.C. spearheaded by Deal's dynamic duo, Pete Fishlock, and George Chittenden provides a night of fantastic entertainment which will leave you with plenty of; "well, I never knew that" moments.

An unmissable concert that brings you all the biggest hits from the Grammy award winning ‘Prince of Motown’ including ‘What’s Going On’, ‘Let’s Get It On’, ‘Sexual Healing’ and many more. Starring Nate Simpson

The award-winning production by Damiano Michieletto

Winner of Best Directing and a Special Jury Prize for Creative Collaboration at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

Exhibits by the painting group Artlark, tutored by Penny Bearman. March 2020 showcases 5 Artists with contrasting styles. April 2020's exhibition is a mixed show of a dozen artists.

This unmissable musical theatre event celebrates a joyous story of British grit transforming into a high-heeled hit. Filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre

A unique line up of six classical guitars and one electric bass conspire to put their stamp on music from many centuries and styles

A comedy cabaret evening - music, entertainment and variety, swinging from the alternative to the surreal.

A sunshine celebration of the Los Angeles music scene from 1965 – 1975; paying homage to the iconic artists who made their home in Laurel Canyon

Stefan Taylor and The Signatures are the UK's leading Northern Soul Band, joined for their 2020 tour by original Northern Soul Legend Lorraine Silver.

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for our ever-popular Putting on the Ritz Tea Dance. 

Written and performed by Mark Farrelly, directed by Linda Marlowe

Students of Deal's very own DAPA stage school perform this acclaimed show; placing Irish dancing alongside traditional dancing from other countries around the globe.

The Astor Palm Court Orchestra continue their 2020 season, recapturing the delight of popular light music through a regular afternoon concert series at The Astor.

The History Project C.I.C. spearheaded by Deal's dynamic duo, Pete Fishlock, and George Chittenden provides a night of fantastic entertainment which will leave you with plenty of; "well, I never knew that" moments.

Think you missed the chance to see 80’s super group THE TRAVELING WILBURYS live? Think again! Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & Bob Dylan; right here in Deal...

In equal parts, a piano recital, a one-man play and a surrealist film, amalgamated into a unique theatrical experience.

All of the Sisters classic hits plus many more...

Wayne McGregor collaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante's vision.

Maxine Peake stars in this new play in this bold and gripping thriller from Tony Award-nominated writer Lucy Kirkwood

Acoustic Strawbs comprise David Cousins, along with lead guitarist Dave Lambert, and the astonishingly versatile Chas Cronk, who together formed the front-line of the classic 1970s line-up of Strawbs.

Slim Chance, the band Ronnie Lane formed when he left the Faces, is treading the boards again, right here in Deal.

An afternoon of some of your favourite classical music performed live by local amateur and professional musicians.

The star of BBC’s Bargain Hunt & Antiques Road Trip is taking his ‘Romp with the Georgians’ around the UK 

Nicknamed the ‘Empress of the Blues’, Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. She is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and was a major influence on other jazz singers.

The Simply Swing Showband, brings the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin to the present day crooners of Michael Buble. A great 10 piece band.

The Archers star Sunny Ormonde, who plays Lillian Bellamy in the Radio 4 soap, brings her one woman show to The Astor

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for our ever-popular Putting on the Ritz Tea Dance. 

The UK’s Number One Status Quo Tribute Show! “An excellent show, really capturing the essence of the Quo I played with for 13 odd years – the attention to detail is awesome!” MATT LETLEY - Status Quo drummer 2000-2013

SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL are the UK’s No 1 Tribute to the legendary Drifters, award winners at the National Tribute awards 2013/2016/2017

Strauss’s thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy, with Nina Stemme in the title role.

The Astor Palm Court Orchestra continue their 2020 season, recapturing the delight of popular light music through a regular afternoon concert series at The Astor.

The History Project C.I.C. spearheaded by Deal's dynamic duo, Pete Fishlock, and George Chittenden provides a night of fantastic entertainment which will leave you with plenty of; "well, I never knew that" moments.

Linden Hall Studio is delighted to present an exhibition of works by the members of the SWA. Featuring a spread of styles across the entire visual language.

Gee Bello as Errol Brown presents an impeccable Tribute show focusing on the man who made the hit songs of Hot Chocolate so special

Nicholas Daniel has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s great oboe players. Together with the remarkable young musicians from The Purcell School he performs a programme including two sparkling works for oboe and orchestra. Conductor: Paul Hoskins

Another new dynamite flamenco cocktail from the inexhaustible talent-pool of Flamenco Express. Powerhouse dancer Alejandro Molinero returns by demand, this time partnered by La Nati - a poet of the city and true High Priestess of Flamenco. All plus ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, and guitar maestro Chris Clavo.

Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest trumpeters of her generation, Alison Balsom has established a multi-faceted career as a hugely popular soloist on the international concert stage

Dr Paul Edlin presents a talk examining the mutual influence of Eastern and Western music on each other.

This year's winner, pianist Nien Chen, is joined by the Artistic Director of China UK International Music Festival, Mengmeng Wu, one of the finest Guzheng players of her generation, to perform Lin An Yi Hen by Zhanhao He. 

A party not to be missed! This event is part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival 2020

Join ‘The History Project’ on a walk as we delve into this famous sandbank’s past, and uncover a diverse range of tales from lost treasure to sightings of ghost ships and even the Battle of Britain.

Minima’s exceptional live music gives this silent film another surreal and magical dimension. This event is part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival 2020

Toby Hughes (Double Bass) & Benjamin Powell (Piano)

A new one-woman play with music that weaves together the life of Virginia Woolf, as expressed in her own words, with music and songs by female composers who were her contemporaries. Part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival 2020

Christopher Cook explores the world that shaped these two remarkable musical lives and reflects on the obstacles that faced Fanny as a woman striving to create her own musical identity. 

Praised for his “liquidity of sound” and “devilish performances” Lithuanian pianist Rokas Valuntonis has drawn admiration for his imaginative interpretation and striking virtuosity

Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists, there will be a book signing after the talk

Internationally acclaimed concert pianists with an absolutely wicked and uproarious sense of humour Part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival 2020

Walk in the footsteps of Thomas Becket, discover where the first elephant landed in England, archers trained for Agincourt, Kings and Queens embarked for France and the stories behind the medieval walls.

A tale of the English Industrial Revolution helped along with a touch of Magic Realism.

Gillian Blair (Saxophone) and Elinor Nicholson (Harp) formed the Polaris Duo in 2011 whilst studying at the Royal Northern College of Music. They have since been exploring an eclectic range of repertoire and possibilities for this unusual instrumentation. 

A tale of the English Industrial Revolution helped along with a touch of Magic Realism.

Arguably the world’s foremost baroque violinist, Rachel Podger is an award-winning artist and has performed as a soloist and guest director for many of the world’s top ensembles

Paul Lamb and his band The King Snakes, the UK's number 1 blues band.

This walk will give you a real insight to the Heritage of the Corps in Deal, as well as covering the Royal Marines first ever round the “World Cruise” with Captain James Cook onboard HMS Endeavour

In a special performance full of singing and scientific demonstrations, multi-costumed tenor Greg Tassell joins scientist Dr Wendy Sadler and David Flood (Piano) to show how musicians are mixing technology with the richness of the voice to create new sounds.

The London Mozart Players, the UK’s longest established chamber orchestra, celebrated its 70th birthday last year. It is one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world and tonight is joined by soloist Jess Gillam, one of the most celebrated musicians of her generation

Josh Hindle performs this accurate rendition of all of Michael Buble's hits with a full band

After her successful tour of "Billie & Me" Patti Boulaye embarks returns to The Astor with her next self-penned one-woman-show "Aretha & Me".

Andy Sheppard is one of Europe’s leading saxophonists and one of the few British musicians to have made a significant impact on the international jazz scene. Since 2008 Sheppard has released four highly acclaimed albums and his latest Romaria will form the background to this concert

Jessica Duchen (Author/Narrator) & Steven Devine (Harpsichord)

Join ‘The History Project’ on a walk as we delve into this famous sandbank’s past, and uncover a diverse range of tales from lost treasure to sightings of ghost ships and even the Battle of Britain.

An original cantata telling the story of the Battle of Trafalgar

Come and join ‘The History Project’ on a leisurely stroll and learn about some of the most amazing female figures from Deal’s history. 

This passionate advocate of music talks with Deal Music & Arts Artistic Director about her journey into music and her extraordinary work.

Jamie Rogers is an Organist, Pianist and Conductor, he is Assistant Director of Music at St Marylebone Parish Church, London, an Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral and Head of Jazz at Queen Mary’s University, London

The combined forces of the Academy of Ancient Music and Guildhall School of Music present an orchestral programme of earthly and unearthly delights.

Think gothic fantasy meets RuPaul‘s Drag Race... A funny, fantastical feast for the senses that will delight all ages.A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be another unmissable Changeling Theatre Company production in collaboration with English Heritage

Join ‘The History Project’ on a walk as we delve into this famous sandbank’s past, and uncover a diverse range of tales from lost treasure to sightings of ghost ships and even the Battle of Britain.

Sam was the winner of UK Poetry Slam 2017 and was commissioned to perform her poetry for the NHS Birthday Celebrations 2018. She is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Kent.

Biopic starring Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo

Leading journalist, television broadcaster and author Gavin Esler (Newsnight) discusses the multifarious issues associated with gender and politics, specifically women in politics and the political eye

An opera by Paul Max Edlin, starring Katie Bray and performed by the East London Music Group with conductor, Matthew Hardy Part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival 2020

Come and join ‘The History Project’ on a leisurely stroll and learn about some of the most amazing female figures from Deal’s history. 

Samuele Telari is a rising star of the classical accordion having performed as a soloist in major Italian and European festivals and concert halls

World Premiere: Music by Kurt Weill, Katie Bray - mezzo-soprano and dancer, Tim Claydon - director and dancer, Corin Buckeridge - piano and musical arranger, Michael Foyle - violin Part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival 2020

Beloved British Jazz singer Norma talks to Deal Music & Arts Artistic Director Paul Max Edlin about her life and work

Matt Farthing is a dynamic percussionist and plays regularly with orchestras and ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and John Wilson Orchestra

“If Queen were a young band now... this is what they would probably look like...” David Brooks…New York Times

Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar” who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit Robbie Williams Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter.

“If Queen were a young band now... this is what they would probably look like...” David Brooks…New York Times

The fabulous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra return to Deal and tonight and are joined by guest soloist, stellar vocalist Norma Winstone MBE, described by Jazz Journal as “One of the glories of contemporary jazz”. Musical Director- Pete Long

The Magic Drifters are the UK's best tribute to the original 50's and 60's icons, The Drifters!

Actor, writer and comedian Miles Jupp will make his RSC debut in the show, taking the role of Antipholus of Syracuse.

Triple Olivier Award Nominee Issy Van Randwyck, famed for her work with Fascinating Aida, explores the music and lives of seven of the twentieth century's ground-breaking and original women.

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for our ever-popular Putting on the Ritz Tea Dance. 

This is a striking homage to one of the most exciting and original talents of the 70's and 80's UK music scene, and a complete show, with lighting, effects and costume changes from musicians who were there with Kate at the very beginning

The Astor Palm Court Orchestra continue their 2020 season, recapturing the delight of popular light music through a regular afternoon concert series at The Astor.