The most notable dramatic arts venue is the
Rose Theatre. This theatre opened on 16 January 2008 and seats approximately
899 people. The audience are arranged around the semi-circular stage, thus
making the theatre feel cosy and enclosed. All Saints Church is host to
classical choral and music concerts mostly on Saturdays and houses a Frobenius
organ. There are a number of choral societies including the Kingston Orpheus
Choir and the Kingston Choral Society, an amateur symphony orchestra the
Kingston Philharmonia, and the Kingston and District Chamber Music Society. A
number of annual festivals
