Kenton Carols – 2025

About Kenton Carols – 2025

Now in its third year, we are proud to present our annual community event – Kenton Carols. We are delighted that this year, the event is being sponsored by The Abbey School, Reading.

Split across two evenings, children from Henley-on-Thames and the surrounding villages will be given the opportunity to take to the stage to perform some of our favourite Christmas songs in a fantastically festive Kenton, which is guaranteed to leave you feeling merry and bright.

Schools performing as follows:

Wednesday 10 December

Badgemore Primary School

Kidmore End Primary School

Shiplake Primary School

Sonning Primary School

St Mary’s Preparatory School

Valley Road Primary School

Thursday 11 December

Nettlebed Primary School

Rupert House School

Sacred Heart Primary School

Trinity Primary School

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

All tickets £10.00

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:

Wednesday 10 to Thursday 11 December 2025 at 6.00pm

Running time:

2 hours

Good to know:

Due to the number of children performing in this community event, tickets are limited to 2 tickets per family.

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About Kenton Theatre

Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.

The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.

The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.

Discover more about the Kenton Theatre, including travel, access and venue information.