The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks, Kent
Since it first opened its doors, the Stag Theatre has been at the heart of Sevenoaks life for decades, providing an accessible venue for local shows, national touring productions, choral and orchestral concerts, dance performances, school plays and musicals alike. You can find out more here.
Stag Theatre is one of the largest performance stages in the South East and always has something exciting going on at any one time.
This 450 seat theatre regularly hosts live bands, comedians, choral and orchestral concerts, musical theatre productions, pantomimes and dance shows; plus there is also a stage area at the front for smaller groups to perform as well as 140 raked seats at the back which can be used for performances in the round.
At first known as the Majestic Cinema, a first generation Odeon cinema opened on Saturday August 22, 1936 with “When Knights Were Bold”, an adaptation described by the Daily Express as an unimaginative musical farce.
Today it remains almost unchanged after seventy years have passed – with even its interior appearing unchanged!
Margaret Durdant-Hollamby founded Sevenoaks Theatre Action Group (The Stag) in 1982 to bring theatre back into Sevenoaks. As a result of her efforts, The Stag was reopened in 1983.
Since then it has been at the heart of the town for decades and is a busy, welcoming community arts venue with two digital cinema screens. It shows a wide range of local shows, and national touring productions from comedy to musicals.
There is a busy programme of local and national concerts and events at The Stag, with the latest releases, cult classics, and exhibitions. One night you might hear live music by a local band, while the next you can catch a world-class comedian or actor.
The Stag Theatre is a major part of the community in Sevenoaks, and has been a staple in the local scene for over 70 years. It has one of the largest performance stages in the South East, regularly hosting choral and orchestral concerts, dance shows, musical theatre productions, school plays and pantomimes.
What to Expect
With such a vast variety of events and shows on offer, it is always wise to book in advance to make sure you don’t miss your favourite performance or event – from world-renowned comedians like David Sedaris to our traditional Christmas Pantomime! We offer something for everyone here.
The Stag’s pantomimes are perennial favourites amongst children; usually running for six months each Winter season and always put on with precision and style, we recently attended Cinderella & The Glass Slipper as our inaugural performance and it did not disappoint!
We highly recommend The Stag, it is an incredible place to see shows with friendly staff who welcome all. Furthermore, its beautiful building boasts an intriguing past.
The Stag Theatre is a Not for Profit organisation and invests any surplus income back into the business and building. Managers, staff, and volunteers strive to ensure the Stag Theatre remains at the heart of community life while serving both residents and visitors.
A lively and welcoming community arts venue situated in the centre of Sevenoaks, The Stag has one of the largest performance stages in the South-East. It hosts an array of local shows, choral and orchestral concerts, world-class comedians, pantomimes, musicals, school plays and more.
It also includes two boutique cinema screens showing cult classics, blockbusters, National Theatre productions and regular Parent and Baby films. But, another attraction to take a look at is the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.