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LIVE
P R O G R A M M EJAN - APR 2019
@HertfordTheatre
/hertfordtheatre
BOX OFFICE: 01992 531 500 | www.hertfordtheatre.com
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AN
Welcome EVENING
WITH
The Live Show 2019
Welcome to your new spring brochure! to be fascinating and very, very funny
evenings.
I’m thrilled to share the latest Hertford
Theatre programme with you and I hope And speaking of funny, I am delighted to Friday 25th January, 7.45pm
you find a something that excites, inspires welcome some of the finest stand-ups in Join award winning actor star Jake Wood
and captures your imagination. the country: Rachel Parris, Mark Watson and his best mate, ex-European Super
Bantamweight Champion Spencer Oliver
and Mark Thomas; who will no doubt be
Personally, I’m delighted to welcome back as they come live to a stage near you
giving their own take on this country’s with Pound For Pound: The Live Show,
two music icons who are at the top of
ever-fascinating political situation. Don’t developed from their hit chart-topping
their game. Both are back due to popular
miss any of them! podcast.
demand: Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars are
here to celebrate 60 years and the ever- Finally, a big ‘thank you’ to all of you who It promises to be a hilarious no-holds-
barred evening talking about their VIP Meet & Greet tickets!
youthful Georgie Fame hit the Hertford continue to support your local theatre and
favourite fights, current headlines & never-
theatre stage following their sell-out shows a huge ‘hello’ to those of you who will join before heard tales from the unpredictable VIP Meet & Greet tickets include a ticket
last year! So don’t miss out and grab your us for the first time this Spring. So hunt world of boxing. in the first few rows of the theatre, a meet
tickets for these two legendary music gigs
while you can!
We’ve also got two of this country’s most
down a show or two that you’d love to see,
get those tickets and we’ll see you here for
a spring full of surprises!
CANCELLED
They also have some fun games & maybe a
special guest thrown in too.
Jake & Spencer will also be serving up
and greet with the boys afterwards, and a
show poster.
These are very limited, so book early to
avoid disappointment!
popular politicians with us to share their Happy hunting! insider stories on some of the stars they
have hosted on their show, including Chris £21 for a Standard ticket or £41 for a VIP
stories and their experiences on both
Rhys Thomas Eubank, Tony Bellew, Gary Lineker, Piers Meet & Greet ticket (limited availability)
sides of the party political spectrum: Ann Morgan, Barry McGuigan, Tyson Fury & Ray 2hrs
Director
Widdecombe and Alan Johnson (not on Winstone. Suitable for ages 15+
the same night!) So whichever side of the
political fence you are on they promise Look out fo
r...
Elmer The Patchwork
Elephant Show
Showaddywaddy in Concert
Saturday 26th January, 7.45pm
Saturday 16th February, 1pm & 3pm ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’
Sunday 17th February, 11am & 2pm is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has
lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!
Mark Thomas:
Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several
Check Up- Our NHS @70 local bands, they have sold more than 20
million records and have toured all corners of
Wednesday 27th March, 8pm
the World extensively.
Vienna Festival Ballet: Their live show is dynamic and uplifting
Coppélia featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which
reached number one in the pop charts of Europe.
MUSIC
Saturday 20th April, 5pm So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!
£26
2hrs including an interval
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The Close Up Show The Circus
MAGIC Saturday 19th January, 8pm
Saturday 16th February, 8pm
Saturday 30th March, 8pm
Saturday 20th April, 8pm
Saturday 18th May, 8pm
of Horrors Comedy
An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of
Circus
hand with 3 magicians each show.
Audiences get to experience the magic in the intimate setting Thursday 31st January, 7.45pm
of our Studio, often taking part themselves. Prepare to be
amazed!
stic circus
ing amalgamation of bizarre & fanta
£17.50 The spectacular features an amaz r story and the darkest of magic –
ation al shoc k / horro
1hr, 20mins acts all woven into a sens with
, a Rock n Roll roller coaster of a show
Suitable for ages 10+. taking the show to a whole new level a forke d tong ue firml y in each
rmed with
This event takes place in our Studio, which has limited, a mainly original soundscape & perfo
unallocated seating. cheek, you’ll certainly Die Laughing.
‘Freaking Awesome’ The Sun
pendent
‘Bloodthirsty & Burlesque’ The Inde
£22 or £20 concessions
Step hen K AmoS
Bouquets and Brickbats
2hrs including an interval
Suitable for ages 18+. The show cont
and anyone bringing a child under
be aware of the show content via
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18yrs or those
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Comedy Wednesday 30th January, 8pm
‘Deliciously deft…we roared at ad-libbing
that was first rate throughout…you’ll leave
the show smiling’ The Times
Highly acclaimed stand-up comedian
Stephen K Amos hits the road again with his
brand new tour, Bouquets and Brickbats .
As Brexit looms on, Trump reigns rampant
and everyone seems pushed to extremes,
Stephen’s main aim is to cheer us up.
Forget everything that’s going on in the
world and immerse yourself in the warmth
of “ one of the most likable figures in British
Comedy “ Radio Times. As seen on QI,
The People’s History of LGBT, Live At The
Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and What
Does The K Stand For? on BBC Radio 4.
£18.50
2hrs including an interval
Suitable for ages 16+
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LIVE
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars MUSIC ON
STAG
The Ronnie Scott’s Story:
E
Based on the bestselling book by
60th Anniversary Concert Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Friday 1st February, 7.45pm Hosted and performed by the award-
winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by
In the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s the Club’s Musical Director, this is a unique
most iconic music venues, the Ronnie Scott’s evening celebrating the music and history of
All Stars take to the road to celebrate the Ronnie Scott’s and is a must for any music fan.
‘Ronnie Scott’s Story’.
£21
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club 2hrs, including an interval
and combining world class live jazz alongside
Suitable for most ages but we recommend
rare archive photos and video footage, The
most suited to ages 12+
Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take you on a musical
tour of this music institution.
FAMILY
Pop SHOW
Divas
Live!
Saturday 9th February,
The Thinking COMEDY 2pm and 6pm
Get ready for the best songs from all your
Friday 22nd March, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Saturday 23rd March, 11am & 2pm
Drinkers
favourite female stars in one fabulous fun- Join the witch and her cat on their mission
packed show. to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical,
Little Mix will cast some Black Magic musical adaptation of Room on the Broom,
Pub Crawl and Taylor Swift will Shake It Off as four
enormously talented girls bring you up close
the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and
Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are flying
Friday 8th February, 8pm happily on their broomstick when they pick
and personal with the greatest female pop
The Thinking Drinkers are back on tour with a performers of today. up a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a
brand-new, hilarious, intoxicating bar-hop frantic frog.
Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and
through history. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged
Rihanna will all be dropping in to the biggest
Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning Pop Party ever so make sure you’re there! 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the Olivier
experts take you from the symposiums Award nominated stage show.
With dazzling choreography, state of the art
of Ancient Greece to the classic British Get a sneak preview of the show at
videos and superb vocals Pop Divas Live! is
boozer via Wild West saloons, Victorian gin roomonthebroomlive.co.uk
the perfect pop concert experience for the
palaces and the secret Speakeasy. You'll
little divas in your life. £13
learn a lot, you'll laugh a lot and, don't
forget, you get five free drinks. There is likely to be merchandise for sale for Book 10+ tickets
this show. Please note this is a tribute show. and get our Group
“Pioneers of alcohol based comedy” ★★★★
rate of ‘Perfect introduction
Sunday Times ★★★★ £15 £9 each and get to the theatre’
£16 2hrs including an interval 11th ticket free
Suitable for ages 4+ and their families SUNDAY EXPRESS
2hrs including an interval 1hr, no interval
Suitable for strictly ages 18+ Suitable for ages ★★★★★
3+ and their ‘A truly theatrical feast’
THE LIST
families
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Room on the Broom © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2001 – Macmillan Children’s Books
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Contexture Theatre present
COMEDY Morgan & West present
Non-Seance
A work in progress*
MAGIC
Thursday 7th March, 8pm
Friday 8th March, 8pm
Do you believe in ghosts?
Morgan & West don't but why should that stop them?
Spectacular spirits, creepy conjuring, and amazing
apparitions abound as this pair of prestidigitators
conducts their very own Non-Séance.
Morgan & West will prove themselves not only to
The Herts &
Essex Festival of
Playwriting 2019
The be the 19th century's greatest magical duo but
also distinctly above average mediums.
Shortlisted Showcase on Tuesday
19th February, 7.30pm
Comedy *This is a work in progress so expect new bits,
old bits, and everything in between.
Store
Feedback welcome, as long as it's nice
Grand Final on Monday 25th and with biscuits.
February, 7.30pm £10
A rare opportunity to see the exciting
new writing talent we have in our
region - including a showcase of up to 6
Hertford
Friday 1st March, 8pm
2hrs including an interval
Suitable for for ages 11+
This show takes place in
shortlisted plays on 19th February staged our Studio, which has
by professionals and brought to life by With nearly 40 years’ experience in the unallocated seating and a
local performers and the Grand Final on business and as the premier name in comedy, holds a maximum of 60
25th February, which includes finalists The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding
from Bishop's Stortford and Harlow (and a ground for new comedy talent, and remains
developed production of last year's winner,
'The Kids That Killed Ms Hannigan').
the place to see tomorrow’s stars today.
Bring Your O wn
Baby Comedy
The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy
On both evenings the audience get to vote on Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican have all
the ultimate winner. cut their comedy teeth with us.
COMEDY
Don’t miss this unique celebration of local We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from ary, 12pm
writing and performing talent and revel in the around the globe, showcasing the brightest Tuesday 22nd Janu
th Ma rc h, 12pm
depth and variety that theatre has to offer. names in comedy today. Tuesday 19
by Comedy is £12
Tickets are Pay What You Can, which means Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year! Bring Your Own Ba 60mins, no interval
er on e baby friendly with
you can book your ticket online or at the Box
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy the UK's numb Suitable for: adults
Office as normal and then pay your chosen comedy club! r 12m ths .
club on the planet.” Time Out babies unde
amount at the end of the production via an for
stars from TV and Most recommended
envelope. With the funniest alk ing
£16 it for you, and soft non-craw ling /no n-w
the comedy circu r that we
2hrs, 30mins, including an interval 2hrs including an interval
an d more for baby, ou babies. Please note
flooring, toys th m for
Suitable for ages 7+, but adult only Suitable for: ages 16+. Live comedy
shows are the perfe
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usually contains adult themes and strong yo u are ab le to
material will be performed in the second
of you. buggies. If
language. a sling,
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CHILDREn'S
THEATRE
COMEDY
Rachel Delaney Gary
Pa rr is
It's Fun to Pretend
Gagster's
Saturday 23rd March, 8pm
Paradise COMEDY
Friday 12th April, 7.45pm
Viral sensation Rachel Parris, star of BBC’s
The Mash Report, presents a comedy show One of Britain's leading one-liner comics
packed with stand-up, song, sketch, and returns to the road with another onslaught of
inevitably a sideways swipe at society. lean, expertly crafted gaggery.
In this tour show she showcases some of her A Mock The Week regular and recent star
Saturday 16th February, 1pm & 3pm best bits, from her trademark comic anthems, of the new Live At The Apollo series, Gary's
Sunday 17th February, 11am & 2pm to her all-too relatable, bittersweet stand-up, shows are renowned in the business for a near
alongside brand new material looking at the unrivalled volume of high-class gags.
Based on the classic children’s book series
insane events of this year.
by David McKee, that celebrates its 30th You should expect no different from this, his
Birthday in 2019, Elmer the Patchwork "Tears of laughter... endearingly frank and brand new tour for 2018.
Elephant Show is a celebration of individuality funny" Guardian
and the power of laughter! Please note Coolio will not be appearing.
"A gifted performer" Times
Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have ★★★★ ‘More quality jokes in one hour than
trunks, and are grey. But Elmer is a patchwork "This is classy, clever comedy - uproarious" most comics have in their entire careers...Quite
of brilliant colours! His fun-loving and cheerful Scotsman brilliant’ Scotsman
personality keeps everyone in a playful mood, £15 £18
until the day he gets tired of being different 2hrs including an interval 2hrs including an interval
and tries to blend in with the herd.
Suitable for ages 14+. Live comedy Suitable for ages 16+.
Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show features contains adult topics and strong Live comedy usually
a menagerie of 21 loveable puppets, tells language. Parental discretion advised. contains strong
the tale of an elephant that stands out language and adult
- both with his patchwork-coloured topics.
skin and his sense of humour - but
ultimately realizing that his friends
have always valued his unique
characteristics.
The show’s subtle message that
it is always best to be yourself,
combined with the vibrant colour
and cheeky humour of the main
character, makes Elmer a great
show for children of all ages.
£15 or £56 for a Family Ticket (4
people, including at least 1 child)
55mins, no interval
Suitable for ages 1+
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Rouse, Ye
Women
Mark COMEDY
Thomas
Check Up- Our NHS@70
DRAMA Wednesday 27th March, 8pm
AN
Mark Thomas is 54, the NHS is 70, UK national
EVENING
26th March, 7.45pm
average life expectancy is 84. WITH
After the success of ‘We Are The
If Mark makes it to 84 the NHS will be 100,
Lions Mr Manager’ Townsend Theatre
Alan
what will they both look like?
Productions presents
Based on a series of interviews with leading
ROUSE, YE WOMEN: Mary Macarthur
experts in and on the NHS and residencies in
and the Women Chainmakers- a folk
opera by Neil Gore and John Kirkpatrick
In 1910 the women chain makers of
hospitals and surgeries, Thomas working with
director Nicolas Kent, uses his own demise to
explore the state we’re in. Johnson
Cradley Heath focussed the world’s
attention on the plight of Britain’s
low-paid women workers involved in
the ‘home-working sweated industries’,
‘Thomas is a terrific
performer and
raconteur….funny, raw
In My Life
hammering out chain-links in sheds in
and angry’ Wednesday 24th April, 7.45pm
The Guardian
the backyards of their homes with their Alan Johnson is one of the most popular
babies and children for 5 shillings (25p) politicians of recent times and now a best-
Supported by the
for a 50-hour week. selling author, his memoirs selling half a
Wellcome Trust
Led by the charismatic union organiser million copies to date.
and campaigner, Mary Reid Macarthur, Inspired by his latest book, In My Life, in
hundreds of women laid down their tools this highly entertaining show Alan tells his
to strike for a living wage. personal story with the help of some of the
The success of the ten-week strike more music that has sound tracked his life, from
than doubled their earnings and helped growing up as an orphan in a West London
to make the principle of a national slum in the 50s to becoming a postman
minimum wage a reality. before rising through the Labour Party ranks
to hold several cabinet posts, including Home
Secretary.
£23
2hrs including an interval
Suitable for ages 16+.
Through rousing traditional songs and moving ballads, Townsend Theatre Productions reveals
Aimed at an adult audience.
the horrors of sweated labour, Mary Macarthur’s stunning national campaign to expose the
perpetrators of this appalling employment, the universal sympathy for the workers, the flood of
donations, and the events that led to a final victory.
★★★★ ‘A powerful story, powerfully told.' Clare Brennan. The Observer
Guardian Readers top favourite shows 2017 £17 or £13 for concessions, including
NHS workers
£15, £13 concessions 2hrs including an interval
Suitable for ages 8+, but aimed at an adult audience Suitable for ages 16+. Live comedy
2hours including an interval usually contains strong language and
adult themes.
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CRITICS’ CHOICE - THE SUNDAY TIMES
Dance
Re:Ignite
AN
EVENING
Illustration © Jim Field 2016 Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
WITH
HHHHH
Strictly DANCE/
WORKSHOP
‘A spectacular show for all the family’
Ann
FAMILIES MAGAZINE
(Performance/Workshop)
An Evening Friday 29th March, 11am- 12.30pm
Dance Re:Ignite is a performance SAT 6 APR 2PM & 7PM | SUN 7 APR 11AM & 3PM
with Ann and practical dance workshop,
choreographed by Moving Memory
Dance Theatre. The performance
Widdecombe tells the stories of the individual
performers, who are adults from across
‘Beautifully scripted, Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a
problem because his family love them.
Thursday 28th March, 7.45pm Hertfordshire. intelligently connected,
Sailing dangerously close to National
Treasure status, one of the most
After the performance you will join the
dancers for a dance workshop to find and skilfully performed… Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is
stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his
outspoken politicians of our time
embarks on her first ever national tour.
out more about how they created the
piece.
this talented group are birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year
Entertaining, enlightening and as No dance experience is necessary. producing some of the Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents
would pay for. And yet there he is, on the bus, heading
controversial as you would expect,
Margaret Thatcher and Craig Revel
(There will be options to do the
workshop seated for those with limited best children’s theatre to... oh no. A farm.
Horwood collide as Ann lifts the lid on life
in Westminster and shares behind-the-
mobility.)
we have seen’ After a bizarre school trip unlike any other, Malcolm
Come in loose comfortable clothing, CARO MOSES, THREE WEEKS
scenes gossip from some of the nation’s ready to take part in the workshop. We begins to understand animals more deeply than
best-loved programmes, including recommend bringing a bottle of water
Strictly Come Dancing, Have I Got News with you to the session.
anyone. But will he end up the same as before? Because
For You and Celebrity Big Brother.
£15 or £56 for a Family Ticket sometimes the hardest thing to become is... yourself.
£5 (4 people, including at least 1 child)
£23 1hr 30mins 2hrs including an interval
2hrs including an interval Suitable for Older adults (guide age 55+ A vibrant, energetic and gloriously funny musical from
Suitable for ages 16+. Aimed at an adult years old) Suitable for ages 5+ & their families the award-winning Story Pocket Theatre. ANiMALCOLM
audience.
combines physical theatre, puppetry and the company’s
outstanding storytelling style to bring David Baddiel’s
magical and wonderfully comic story to the stage.
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Luke MUSIC
Jermay GEORGIE
Intuition
Thursday 21st March, 7.45pm
FINACOMNCEERT
Friday 15th March, 8pm
Building on his acclaimed debut show
One of a very select number of UK tour
‘Sixth Sense’, entertainer Luke Jermay
dates, Georgie Fame appears in concert
brings a brand new interactive stage
at Hertford Theatre, for one night only.
show jam packed with phenomenal jaw
dropping demonstrations of intuition, With his much loved blend of Jazz
telepathy and prediction; your mind will and Rhythm & Blues, Georgie Fame
be read, your choices will be predicted has consistently worked in the highest
and your future will be revealed. musical circles and has become a true
Wednesday 10th April, 2pm icon of the British music scene.
This will be a unique experience-
it’s funny, entertaining, emotional, “Sends us home happy to have been
From the producers of The Very Hungry
Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck
CHILDREN'S controversial, uplifting and insightful! in the presence of genuine cool”
Live on Stage comes another SHOW Please note: No spirit mediumship will
be
The Guardian
enchanting show for young presented in this show
audiences. “There’s no point in doing it when
£16 Georgie Fame could do it ten
The Twirlywoos are setting Suitable for ages 14+ times better”
sail around the UK to 2hrs including an interval Bill Wyman
welcome young fans
along for a theatrical In this very special and
adventure. MAGIC intimate evening, audiences
will be treated to Georgie’s
Expect mischief, music hits, alongside music from
and plenty of surprises as the Artists that have
they share the delight of influenced him - all
discovery. interspersed with
personal stories and
With beautifully inventive
anecdotes from his
puppetry, the show
incredible career.
promises a cast full of all
your favourite characters from £22
the hit TV how and plenty of 2hrs including an
child-friendly special effects such interval
as bubbles. Suitable for most
ages, but aimed at
£12 or £44 for a family ticket (4 people,
“Jermay puts the an adult audience
including at least 1 child). Babes in Arms/
rest of us mind
Children under 18mths go free.
readers to shame”
55minutes, no interval
Derren Brown
Suitable for ages 1+
“Jermay is one
of my favourite
performers! See
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David Blaine
18
Steeleye Join us this Easter for some
fantastic family fun!
Span Amazing
Bubble
Man Thursday 18th April, 2pm
Inspired by the touching children’s
Sunday 14th April, story ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde,
11.30am & 2pm Bristol's two leading family theatre
Louis Pearl has been thrilling experts are combining forces to explore
audiences worldwide for over an unusual friendship, and how even the
30 years with the art, magic, grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when
science and fun of bubbles. Spring finally comes.
An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Grinter is a giant. She lives happily alone
he has sold out there for the last in her huge cold house, surrounded by
MUSIC twelve years. Louis explores the her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her
breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, high, frost-covered walls. She shuts out
combining comedy and artistry with the world, because long ago, the world
audience participation and enough shut her out, and so she hides, safe and
spellbinding bubble tricks to keep quiet in her peaceful, icy home. Outside
50th Anniversa everyone mesmerized. From square
bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado
the towering walls of her enormous
garden, the world has been changing and
Saturday 30th
ry
M arch, 8pm
Tour bubbles to flying saucer bubbles,
the Amazing Bubble Man conjures
shrieks of laughter and gasps of
there is very little green left. One day, the
children - tired of playing on hard roads
and grey rooftops - find a chink in the
Space Oddity Fifty years on amazement from all ages. (Most giant's wall and climb through, changing
’. ‘Suspicious M and Steeleye Sp
‘Pinball Wizard inds’. to mark this in an are set shows include live music by Jet Black the course of the children’s and Grinter's
’. ‘Whole Lotta credible milest
Love’. tour that will ce one with a Pearl). lives forever.
‘Come Togeth lebrate a band
er ’ - 1969 coul still as creative that are
said to be a vi d easily be and vital now £12 each or £46 for a Family Ticket
ntage year for were all those as they Powerful storytelling, captivating
end of a deca music, the years ago. (4 people, including at least 1 child)
de that change puppetry, beautiful design, enchanting
and the introdu d the world Led as ever by 65minutes, no interval
ction to one th the iconic Mad music and a sprinkling of magic sums up
prove equally at would the latest seve dy Prior, Suitable for all ages
inspirational. n piece line-up this very special show.
It would also se draw on the gr will
e the birth of oup’s incredib £12 each or £44 for a Family Ticket (4
that would star
traditional mus
t as an idea to
a band
electrify
to provide a ni
surprises from
le history
ght of favourite
s and CHILDREN'S people, including at least 1 child)
become one of
ic and would go
the most endu
on to £24
down the deca
des. SHOW 55minutes, no interval
in the folk world
and beyond.
ring stories Suitable for m
ost ages, but aim CHILDREN'S THEAT
adult audience
2hrs including
ed at an RE
an interval We’ll be screening family films during the
Easter holidays and our popular colouring
tables will be out so you can spend a bit
longer here, enjoying a coffee and cake.
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Semi-Toned:
LIVE & ECNRECENOINRGES
Vienna Festival Ballet presents
CoppElia Homecoming
Thursday 4th April ,7.45pm
Semi-Toned is the University of Exeter’s
all male a cappella sensation.
NT Encore
The Madness of
S NT Encore
: Th
George III (12A) Tragedy of Kieng
They’ve won national and international
awards for their stunning performances
and appeared on national television and
critically acclaimed shows all across the
Tuesday 8th January
, 7pm Richard the Second
£15 or £11 for school gro
USA. ups Tuesday 29th January
Suitable for ages 12+ , 7pm
210min £15 or £11 for school gro
Since its inception, Semi-Toned has ups
Suitable for: no age sui
quickly become one of the leading forces tability has been
given yet for this screen
in UK a cappella. NT Encore 150 min
ing
In 2015 they were crowned champions of
the Voice Festival UK, and they are still
Allelujah! by
the only a cappella group ever to win a Alan Bennett(15) RSC Encore
BALLET
Broadway Baby Bobby Award.
Friday 11th January, 7pm Troilus and
Beyond the UK, Semi-Toned are ready
to embark on their fourth consecutive
£15 or £11 for school gro
Suitable for ages 15+
ups Cressida
tour, this time here at home, having been . Strong language Thursda y 7th February, 7pm
throughout.
Saturday 20th April, 5pm hailed an “international success”. 155min including an inte £15 or £11 for school gro
rval ups
A lively production infused with old 210min
These young men perform a variety of
Suitable for ages 12+
world charm, Coppélia appeals to
audiences of all ages with its captivating
hits from the 70s through to the present
day combining their tight harmonies
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story of an eccentric toymaker and his
beloved doll.
with slick choreography and trademark Anthony NT Encore
Vienna Festival Ballet’s eternal
humour.
and I'm Not
production of Coppélia embellishes
2hrs including an interval
£15, £13 concessions and £11 children
Cleopatra Running
the original E.T.A. Hoffmann tale under 14 Tuesday 22nd Tuesday 26th February
with fabulous dancing and beautiful Suitable for most ages. January, 7pm ,
storytelling. Follow the adventures of old 7pm
Dr. Coppelius and his prized doll, and the £15 or £11 for school gro £15 or £11 for school gro
ups ups
two lovers, Swanhilda and Franz on an Suitable for an adult 150min
audience
enchanting evening of mischief, frivolity 210min, including an Suitable for ages 12+
interval
and a lovers‘ tiff.
Returning by popular demand, Vienna
Festival Ballet’s production of Coppélia
promises to delight audiences of all ages.
£22, £20 concessions or £79 for a Family
Ticket (4 people, including at least 1 child)
2 hours including an interval
Suitable for ages 5+, but please consider if
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MUSIC
The Madness
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Hertford
Symphony
Orchestra
Orchestral
Diverse Performing Arts
Showcase 2019
Saturday 2nd March, 7pm
Diverse Performing Arts return with a
Hertford's Dances lively evening of musical theatre from the
Saturday 16th March, 7.45pm students of this Sawbridgeworth based
Traditional Panto HD&OS Presents Featuring Dvořák Slavonic Dances Nos. 1-4
performing arts group.
and Dvořák Violin Concerto, Soloist: Esther £13.50 or £11 concessions. Suitable for most
Abram and Rachmaninov Symphonic ages
Dances
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£6 children/students. Suitable for all ages
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Wednesday 17th April, 12pm & 3pm 5th - 9th March, 7.30pm
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Join Starlight Stars on a journey through
January, 7pm 7.45pm stage & screen in this spectacular The award-winning Ware Operatic returns
Saturday 19th January & Sunday 20th Saturday 4th May, 7.15pm showcase! to Hertford Theatre with this much-loved
January, 2pm The 58th year of Hertford’s nationally
show!
£14 adults over 16yrs & £11 concessions
Join HD&OS on a journey of music, acclaimed drama festival for full-length 1hr 30mins including an interval Tickets range from £12-£20. Suitable for
comedy and dance! The traditional panto productions! Suitable for most ages most ages, but likely aimed at teens/adults
presents the classic rags to riches tale of
Six productions, performed in competition,
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cast of colourful characters in this family
adjudicated each evening by Chris Jaeger CSD Carter School
MBE, FRSA, GoDA.
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noises. by this local school! with a spectacular showcase of cosmic
£13.50, £11 concessions or £46 for a family creativity, taking us on a journey to infinity
Hertford Symphony Orchestra ticket. Nursery Family ticket £20 and beyond!
The Robert Kiln Concert for Suitable for most ages £15 or £10 concessions.
Suitable for most ages
Children: Machines! NBDA Presents
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SCREENING
SCREENING
NT Encore: Troilus &
Cressida
MAGIC
Luke Jermay: Intuition
21 Mar, 7.45pm
LOCAL TALENT
Starlight Stars
17 Apr, 12pm & 3pm
NT Encore: The 7 Feb, 7pm CHILDREN’S THEATRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Madness of George III COMEDY Room On The Broom The Selfish Giant
8 Jan, 7pm The Thinking 22 - 23 Mar 18 Apr, 2pm
SCREENING Drinkers’: Pub Crawl COMEDY BALLET
NT Encore: Allelujah! 8 Feb, 8pm Rachel Parris Vienna Festival
11 Jan, 7pm FAMILY SHOW 23 Mar, 8pm Ballet: Coppélia
LOCAL TALENT Pop Divas Live! DRAMA 20 Apr, 5pm
HD&OS: Aladdin 9 Feb, 2pm and 6pm Rouse, Ye Women AN EVENING WITH…
16-20 Jan CHILDREN’S THEATRE 26 Mar, 8pm Alan Johnson
MAGIC Elmer COMEDY 24 Apr, 7.45pm
The Close-Up Show 16 Feb, 1pm & 3pm Mark Thomas LOCAL TALENT
19 Jan, 8pm 17 Feb, 11am & 2pm 27 Mar, 8pm HD&OS: Theatre Week
SCREENING MAGIC AN EVENING WITH… 29 Apr – 4 May
NT Encore: Anthony The Close-Up Show Ann Widdecombe
& Cleopatra 16 Feb, 8pm 28 Mar, 7.45pm
22 Jan, 7pm LOCAL TALENT
AN EVENING WITH…
Pound for Pound
Write Here, Write
Now Festival
DANCE/WORKSHOP
Dance: Re:Ignite Coming
25 Jan, 7.45pm Showcase: 19 Feb, 7.30pm
Final: 25 Feb, 7.30pm
29 Mar, 11am
MUSIC
soon...
MUSIC
Showaddywaddy in LOCAL TALENT
Steeleye Span
30 Mar, 8pm
Morgan
Concert
26 Jan, 7.45pm
NBDA : Lights!
Camera! Action! MAGIC
and
LOCAL TALENT 23 Feb, 2pm and 7pm The Close-Up Show
30 Mar, 8pm
West
5 May
Carter School of Dance SCREENING
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27 Jan, 5.30pm NT Encore: I’m Not
Running Best Theatre Arts An Evening
SCREENING NT
Encore: The Tragedy of 26 Feb, 7pm 31 Mar, 7pm with Pam
King Richard the Second Ayres
29 Jan, 7pm
MARCH APRIL
MUSIC
8 May
COMEDY COMEDY
Stephen K Amos The Comedy Store: Semi-Toned Mark
30 Jan, 8pm Hertford 4 Apr, 7.45pm Watson
COMEDY CIRCUS 1 Mar, 8pm FAMILY THEATRE 10 May
The Circus of Horrors LOCAL TALENT ANiMALCOLM
31 Jan, 7.45pm Diverse Performing 6 Apr, 2pm & 7pm Mugenkyo
7 Apr, 11am & 3pm
Arts Taiko
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MUSIC
2 Mar, 7pm
LOCAL TALENT
CHILDREN’S SHOW
Twirlywoos Live Drummers:
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All Stars: 60th My Fair Lady COMEDY 9 May
Anniversary Concert 5 - 9 Mar Gary Delaney
1 Feb, 7.45pm MAGIC 12 Apr, 8pm SEANN
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HSO - The Robert MUSIC Dance
Kiln Concert for Georgie Fame 13 Apr, 5.30pm SHAPPI
Children: Machines!
3 Feb, 2.30pm and
15 Mar, 8pm CHILDREN’S SHOW KHORSANDI
LOCAL MUSIC Amazing Bubble Man 28 June
4.15pm HSO: Orchestral 14 Apr, 11.30am & 2pm
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