The Hazlitt Theatre is one of the main theatres in Maidstone, Kent. It was named after William Hazlitt, the famous essayist, who was born in Maidstone in 1778. It opened in 1955 [1]. A theater or theatre is a structure where theatrical works or plays are performed or other performances such as musical concerts may be given. ... Maidstone (pronounced mÄdstun) is the county town of Kent, in southeast England, about 30 miles from London. ... Kent is a county in England, south-east of London. ... William Hazlitt (10 April 1778 â 18 September 1830) was an English writer remembered for his humanistic essays and literary criticism, often esteemed the greatest English literary critic after Samuel Johnson. ...
Hazlitt Youth Theatre
The Hazlitt Theatre is home to the Hazlitt Youth Theatre (HYT), who have performed a "string of hit shows including pantomime, musicals, new writing, partnership projects, touring shows and a whole lot more!" The HYT provides opportunities for young people aged between 6 and 18 to put on productions, and to go and see professional plays. Being in a theatre such as The Hazlitt allows members to gain experience of all areas of theatre.