The Kenton Theatre is 200 years old

You need only look at the Kenton Theatre to know that it is old. Not in any way decrepit - it is maintained by a band of volunteers - but the square frontage, the small bricks and the windows which grow smaller as the building gets higher are a dead give-away to an early 19th century structure.

The theatre was commissioned by two actor-managers, Penley and Jonas. The architect, planner and builder was William Parker of Henley. He completed the job in 1805 and the theatre opened on 7th November that year with a play entitled "The School of Reform or How to Rule a Husband" by Thomas Morton.