It was built by Dartford Borough Council and opened by The Duke of Kent on Thursday 14 April 1983.

[2][3] The theatre hosts a range of popular music, comedy, family, dance, drama, classical music and variety events, as well as an annual pantomime.

[4] It has been run by Trafalgar Entertainment since March 2021, having been acquired from HQ Theatres[5] which had run it since 2008.

[6] In September 2023, the theatre was temporarily closed by Dartford Council due to safety concerns over the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) used in the theatre's construction.

[7] Its programme of events have moved to a temporary venue called Orchard West.