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l @HertfordTheatre | f hertfordtheatre | i hertfordtheatre LIVE PROGRAMME JAN-APR 2020 Celebrating 10 fantastic years as Hertford Theatre BOX OFFICE: 01992 531 500 www.hertfordtheatre.com
WELCOME Ballet Theatre UK
Welcome to your new season brochure!
I’m thrilled to share the latest Hertford Theatre
programme with you and I hope you find a show or two
that excite, inspire and capture your imagination.
I’m delighted to welcome back Birmingham Stage
few months. Believe it or not but Jeeves and Wooster
are also here!
On the music front we welcome back the mighty
Showaddywaddy who took the roof off the theatre last
year and welcome, for the first time, The Pasadena Roof
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday 11th January, 5pm
Company with their terrific stage production of David Orchestra with their perfect blend of wit and music. A
treat for any music lover. Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and
Walliams’ Billionaire Boy. Following their sell-out
discover all the wonders of Oz.
productions of Horrible Histories and Gangsta Granny And talking of treats, this brochure is packed full of them!
this is definitely not a show to miss! And if nothing tickles your fancy why not just pop in Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too)
I’d also love to see you at Dead Good, a brilliant for a coffee, a delicious cake (the lemon drizzle slice is as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there's no place
production by the remarkable mask theatre company amazing!) or just to catch a movie - as we head towards like home!
Vamos. With a beautiful musical underscore you’ll be Oscar season the films we will be screening are stunning! The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation
amazed at how much love and emotion they convey in So have fun browsing through this brochure and a big of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic
this amazing show. It’s something a bit different but truly ‘thank you’ to all of you for continuing to support your of dance.
wonderful. local arts venue; we simply could not do what we do
without you. Set to a classical score which brings the story
As always we’ve got the very best line up in comedy for to life, this production is family friendly and is
you. Milton Jones, Stephen K Amos, Gary Delaney, Happy browsing! the perfect way to introduce children to a full
Clinton Baptiste, Sam Avery, Josie Long and The Rhys Thomas length ballet.
Thinking Drinkers are all hitting our stage over the next Director
The production is presented with
Look out for... beautiful backdrops, stunning
theatrical sets and costumes
evoking the iconic sketches
Jo Brand
Work In Progress
which was partly inspired by her earlier career in nursing.
Other television credits include: Great British Bake Off:
Extra Slice (BBC), Jo Brand’s Hot Potatoes (BBC One) and
by W.W. Denslow from the
original publication.
(plus special guest) the award-winning Through the Cakehole (Channel 4). Jo
Saturday 8th February, 8pm has written several highly acclaimed best-sellling books £20, £18 concessions, £16 for
Can’t Stand Up For Sitting Down, Look Back In Hunger children/teens under 16yrs
Join Jo Brand as she takes to the road trying out new and The More You Ignore Me. Last year saw her sitcom 2hrs including an interval
material along with her special guest, Andy Robinson. Damned air on Channel 4 and the release of her film, The Suitable for all the family, but
Long established as one of the UK’s best comics, Jo brand More You Ignore Me. we recommend most suitable for
is the star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTA £19 children older than 5 years due
award-winning series set on a hospital’s geriatric ward, 2hrs including an interval to the length of the show.
Suitable for ages 14+. Likely to be swearing and adult
content.
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“He’s fast, absurd and
Gary
Pins and Needles Productions
present very funny” Radio Times
The Bear
Saturday 25th January, 2pm
Delaney
Gagster’s
Sunday 26th January, 2pm
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit
Paradise
on a polar bear's lap? Saturday 25th January, 8pm
Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a Due to exceptional demand and an array of sold out
polar bear a bath, or clear up its poo? dates all over the UK, Britain’s leading one-liner comic
extends his brand new 2018 tour with even more dates
One night when she's fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an
for 2019 and 2020, returning to the road with another
enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn
onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery.
Milton
as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared.
A Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live
The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar
At The Apollo series, Gary’s shows are renowned in the
bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of
Jones
business for a near unrivalled volume of high-class gags.
imagination and growing up. With dazzling puppetry, delicious
music and dozens of laughs, The Bear is an unforgettable You should expect no different from this highly acclaimed
experience for the whole family. show.
So bring a bear, and join Tilly and her
great big white friend on a wild and
Milton: Impossible Please note Coolio will not be appearing.
(WARM UP SHOW) £18
Raymond Briggs © 1994’ and ‘Published by Penguin Random House. Images © Paul Blakemore
magical adventure. 2hrs, including first half of the show with a support act
£14, £52 for a family ticket Tuesday 21st January, 8pm followed by an interval
Suitable for ages 3-8yrs One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Suitable for ages 16+.
55mins, no interval Live comedy usually contains
Him with the shirts from Mock the Week, Live at the strong language and adult topics.
“Move over War Apollo and Radio 4.
Horse this polar Milton reveals the truth about being an international
puppet is magic.” spy, before being given a disappointing new identity
The Guardian which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at
the Apollo. But this is also a love story with the twist, or
even a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense
IF YOU LIKE THE SNOWMAN, YOU’LL or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price.
LOVE THIS RAYMOND BRIGGS STORY! Sainsbury’s, where good food costs less.
£19
2hrs including an interval
Suitable for most ages, but parental discretion required.
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LIVE AND ENCORE
BROADCASTS
Wilderland
Film Festival Bring Your Own
Tickets: £15, £11 for school groups J S M L I V E P R E S E N T S
An evening of short wildlife films
Baby Comedy
Tuesday 28th January, 12noon (doors open at 11.15am with soft flooring and toys for babies)
NTLIVE
from around the world
Tuesday 17th March, 12noon (doors open at 11.15am with soft flooring and toys for babies)
Present Laughter Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s number one baby friendly comedy club!
Friday 10th January, 7pm With the funniest stars from TV and the comedy circuit for you, a new line-up each month and soft
flooring, toys and more for baby, our shows are the perfect treat for both of you.
3hrs. Suitable for ages 12+
Please note that we have very limited room for buggies. If you are able to bring your baby in a
NTLIVE sling, in your arms or in a car seat, that would be fantastic!
Cyrano de £12. (Free Babes in Arms tickets can be picked up on the day.)
Suitable for adults with babies under 15mths. Most recommended for non-crawling/non-walking
Bergerac (15) The 2nd annual
babies. The show will contain adult content and strong language.
60mins, no interval
Kaleidoscope
Thursday 20 February, 7pm
Suitable for ages 15+. 3hrs.
Wildlife Film Festival
RSC Wednesday 1st April, 7.30pm
King John
Wednesday 29th April, 7pm
Selected from over a hundred entries from film makers
around the globe, Wilderland is back for its second year
Saturday 15th February, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
Sunday 16th February, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
touring the very best of the world’s short wildlife films.
3hrs including an interval. Suitable for ages 12+ £15.50, £13.50 for concessions Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of
Suitable for ages 12+. Under 12’s recommended to have sight develops and how they instinctively begin
adult supervision. to categorise colour, watch as a multi-coloured
2hrs, 20mins including an interval Kaleidoscope is brought to life for you and your baby.
£12 for 1 Adult & 1 Baby, £6 for 1 additional adult,
£7 for 1 additional baby
Suitable for babies aged 6 - 18 months and their
grown-ups.
25 minutes plus 10-15 minutes play after the show.
This performance has been designed to be an intimate interactive experience in our Studio, the maximum capacity is 20
babies plus accompanying adults.
Also ideal for young children with hearing impairments or other special educational needs.
All bodies attending must have a ticket. Please ensure you have purchased the correct amount of tickets.
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Dance Re:Ignite
ON TOUR workshop
Thursday 12th March, 1.30pm - 3pm
A fun dance workshop in our Studio for adults of all ages
- no previous dance experience necessary.
Co-created in collaboration with professional artists,
dancer Tim Casson and technologist Tom Butterworth,
the workshop will be led by a performance group of
Hertfordshire adults who will also perform a short dance
Stephen K Amos Josie Long
Seventh Avenue Arts work.
Simon & Garfunkel £5
Come in loose comfortable clothing suitable for a dance Everyman
Through The Years workshop. We recommend bringing water with you.
Saturday 1st February , 8pm
Tender
Lily and Bear
Friday 31st January, 7.45pm Friday 28th February, 8pm
It’s easy to feel angry when mad talking heads and evil
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows officials are looking for any slight difference of opinion to Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and very-
anywhere in the world. Simon & Garfunkel Through The plough open and exploit. hard-to-pin-down-indie-underdog-nightmare Josie Long is
Tuesday 18th February, 11.30am & 2pm
Years has toured the globe extensively receiving standing back with a brand new show after a brief hiatus, during
Wednesday 19th February, 11.30am & 2pm We need an everyman to bring people together using the
ovations and selling out theatres night after night. which she had a baby and so on.
most powerful tool we have: comedy. We need Stephen
Lily and Bear, the fun, family musical tells a truly magical tale
Fronted by Dan Haynes and Pete Richards collectively K Amos. It's about the mind-bending intensity of new motherhood,
about friendship. Lily and Bear discover the joys of sharing
known as Bookends, the show is a “masterpiece” (BBC but mostly about kindness, gentleness, and joy - all in all,
and invite families to sing along and take part in the action. He’s on a mission to bring about world peace.
Radio) which perfectly recreates the unmistakable sound the edgiest thing you will see this year.
of Simon & Garfunkel. ‘The magical power of invention Or, to at least bring about an evening of peace, one
is at the centre of this warm- venue at a time. The aim is for you to come out of it feeling optimistic
“One of the greatest tribute about the future, although that is a big ask.
shows anywhere in the world” hearted story celebrating In an age when arguments are started over everything
Stuart Cameron, BBC and ITV Broadcaster friendship and sharing’ from politics to bendy straws, Stephen is rising above the At the very least there will be some really silly voices in
The Guardian anger to remind us of what we have in common. it, and that’s not nothing.
Hear many of the hits such as The Sound of Silence, This show takes place in our Studio, which has Bringing achingly funny anecdotes, hilarious takes on the “Josie Long has long been
Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the smash hit Bridge Over unallocated seating. everyday and his infectious charm, Stephen K Amos will a favourite…brilliantly
Troubled Water - this live concert experience is without warm your cold, stiffened hearts. evocative, an original and
doubt, the closest thing to Simon & Garfunkel touring the £12.50
world today. Suitable for ages 18mths - 6yrs old. Join together with your fellow man and experience the unflagging spirit.”
40mins with no interval universal language of laughter. ★★★★ Times
Show includes support act. Meet the bear at the end
£19 £17
£20 of the show.
Suitable for ages 16+. Live comedy usually contains Suitable for ages 14+. Live comedy usually contains
Suitable for all ages. Produced by Lily and Bear Productions. adult topics and strong language. adult material and strong language.
2hrs including an interval Based on the book by Lisa Stubbs.
2hrs including an interval
Published by Boxer Books. 2 x 40 mins plus interval
Adapted for the stage by Paula Chitty.
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Clinton The Paranormalist Returns
Wednesday 19th February, 7.30pm
Baptiste
As seen on PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS...
The world- renowned clairvoyant, medium and
psychic is back!
Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as
he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey
through his life, out the other side and beyond the
Celestial Curtains.
Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium
and psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4
tv show PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS.
Clinton will give readings to the audience, offering
advice from beyond the grave. He will predict your
future, tell you about your past and all manner of
spooky stuff an’ that.
Starring ALEX LOWE, Clinton Baptiste is the
copyright of Goodnight Vienna Productions.
£19 Wednesday 12th February, 7pm Weds & Thurs, 7pm:
Suitable for ages 14+ Thursday 13th February, 7pm £20, Children under 16yrs £16
IF YOU LIKE ANGELOS & BARRY FROM 2hrs including an interval Friday 14th February, 7pm Family Ticket £68 (for 4 people,
WATFORD, YOU’LL LOVE THIS! Saturday 15th February, 2.30pm and 7pm including at least 1 child under 16yrs)
Sunday 16th February, 11am and 3pm
Fri, 7pm & all shows on Sat & Sun:
Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in £21, Children under 16yrs £17
Showaddywaddy
Saturday 29th February, 7.45pm £26
the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles
as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But
what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to
Family Ticket £72 (4 people, including at
least 1 child under 16yrs)
2hrs including an interval
2hrs including an interval leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But
‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold Suitable for ages 5+
Suitable for all ages but aimed at an adult audience things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a
statement but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy! SCHOOLS!
for the last 4 decades! Bring a class or Key Stage to see
From the award-winning West End producers of
Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of Billionaire Boy on the following dates:
Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this
their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in amazing new production of David Walliams’ best- Thursday 13th February, 1.30pm
the pop charts of Europe. selling story! Friday 14th February, 10.30am
So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got Tickets are £12 each.
What It Takes’! To reserve your seats, please email
rebecca.butcher@hertfordtheatre.com
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IF YOU ENJOYED GEORGIE FAME,
YOU’LL LOVE THIS!
The Pasadena
Roof Orchestra
Thursday 12th March, 7.45pm
It’s hard to believe that 2019 - 20 is the 50th
Little
Grimm Tales
Rapunzel
Friday 17th April, 1.30pm and 5pm
anniversary of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Ever since
its formation in 1969, this wonderful, very (despite its Saturday 18th April, 11am and 2.30pm
Thursday 20th February, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
name), British dance band has been celebrated world- Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new
wide. The orchestra has not had to change its repertoire; What if the wishes were granted? musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, RAPUNZEL!
The Blues Band these classic hits from the 1920s and 1930s are never
played anywhere else in such an authentic and driving
What if the magic were real? Immersion Theatre proudly presents a witty, tongue-in-
40 Years and Back For More Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and cheek retelling of the family favourite complete with a
style.
fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of laugh out loud script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of
Friday 21st February, 8pm As soon as the 11 musicians stride onto the stage, you audience interaction, and an exciting array of magical
Grimm’s most magical tales.
2019 sees The Blues Band Celebrate their 40th year can tell that you are about to witness something special. characters which include a wickedly boo-able witch, a
Whoever is fortunate enough to have a ticket for a show, Head into the woods with Hansel & Grethel, help the clumsy Prince, and a feisty Princess with the longest hair
together. Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob
will experience first-hand the excitement before the start little elves to make beautiful shoes, watch a slimy frog you’re ever likely to come across!
Townsend and Gary Fletcher.
of a performance. become a prince, and meet the princess who’s champion
Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even of hide-and-seek! With magic and mayhem throughout and a chance to
born when these five virtuosi, already music industry The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have brought the music meet the characters after the show, this is one hair-raising
from a bygone era into a vibrant show for the present Join award winning Box Tale Soup on an adventure adventure the family won’t want to miss!
veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion
time. for children aged 3+, featuring wonderful puppets,
in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No £15, £13 concessions,£52 Family Ticket (4 people,
innovative theatre and spellbinding original music.
one could have predicted that, 40 years on, they’d still 10 men in Dinner Jackets and carnations play the musical must include at least 1 child under 16yrs)
be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and arrangements of yesteryear to the highest level. Before This show takes place in our Studio, which has Suitable all the family
virtuosity. About 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, them, stands the great compere and band leader Duncan unallocated seating. 2 x 45mins plus a 20min interval
they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of Galloway, never short of an anecdote or joke or two. A new co-production for 2019 with the Everyman
the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. Theatre, Cheltenham.
With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising. The applause is exactly as loud today as it was in 1969.
£21 £11
£26 55mins, no interval
2hrs including an interval 2 x 45 mins with 20 min interval
Suitable for most ages. Suitable for ages 3+. All people attending require a ticket.
Suitable for most ages Babes in Arms tickets are free and available for children under
18mths. Simply pick one up on the day of the show.
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IF YOU ENJOYED BRAVE FACE, FINDING JOY
AND NURSING LIVES, YOU’LL LOVE THIS!
Playwriting Festival Vamos Theatre Thinking Drinkers: Sam Avery
Tuesday 18th February, 7.30pm Dead Good Heroes of Toddlergeddon
Final: Tuesday 25th February, 7.30pm
The audience choose the winner of the ‘Write Here!
Wednesday 11th March, 7.45pm
Vamos Theatre, in a co-production with Corn Exchange
Hooch Friday 3rd April, 8pm
Friday 20th March, 8pm The time is 4.17pm. No-one is dressed yet. Civilisation
Write Now! Playwriting Festival. Vote for your favourite Newbury and a co-commission with London International
Saturday 21st March, 8pm has collapsed.
short play of the night and see if it wins at the finals. The Mime Festival, presents: DEAD GOOD
overall winner will get the chance to develop their play Law and order has broken down.
Let’s start...at the end.Bob and Bernard have only two The Thinking Drinkers return with a BRAND-NEW SHOW,
into a full-length play.
things in common: they’re both dying...and they’re not a hilarious and intoxicating look at history’s greatest The kids are high on sugar. The adults have lost control.
Contexture Theatre gives a voice to the local talent of going down without a fight. drinkers.
Every conversation is an argument. The coffee has run
Herts and Essex by helping aspiring playwrights take their
So, with a bottle of Bollinger and the keys to Bernard’s Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning experts reveal out.
play to the next stage.
Bentley in hand, they decide to hit the road, and take on how alcohol has inspired pioneering explorers, politicians
A child scribbles on the wall. Someone spills a drink.
If you’d like to submit scripts for the next Playwriting one final, death-defying adventure. and painters in equal measure, from Plato and Picasso, to
Everyone is shouting.
Festival or would like to join the cast, register your Nelson, Napoleon and Norm from Cheers.
interest with us at: writing@contexturetheatre.com £16, £14 Concessions This is Toddlergeddon.
Suitable for ages 12 years +. Accessible to deaf You'll learn a lot, laugh a lot and, don't forget, you get
If you have an idea you’d like to develop, why not join audiences without a signer. five free drinks. Join award-winning comedian and bestselling author
our playwriting classes and workshops? Contact us on: 70-80 mins, no interval Sam Avery (AKA The Learner Parent) for an evening of
01279 461285
‘Pioneers of alcohol based hilarious stand up, brand new for 2020.
SCHOOLS! comedy’ (Sunday Times)
£12, £6 Under 18s £19
Plays of an adult nature will be shown after the interval.
Bring along your students to see this show. Tickets cost ‘Hugely funny, genuinely 2hrs including an interval
£11 for teachers and students. fascinating’
1hr 45mins (includes interval) ★★★★ (Edinburgh Evening News) Suitable for ages 16+. Live comedy usually contains
Interested? Email rebecca.butcher@hertfordtheatre.com strong language and adult topics.
to reserve your seats. £17
1hr, 40mins, including an interval
Suitable for strictly over 18yrs only.
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The Theatre Chipping Norton
and Barn Theatre present
Jeeves and
Wooster in
Perfect Nonsense
Photo credit: Zoe Manders
Tuesday 14th April, 7.45pm
A new play adapted from the works of PG Wodehouse
The Comedy Juliet & Romeo
Written by the Goodale Brothers
Take your seats with caution! Aristocratic buffoon Bertie
Store
by Lost Dog Wooster has hired the theatre to present his one-man show
detailing a recent series of misadventures, including the
Tuesday 24th March, 7.45pm James Seabright presents theft of a novelty cow creamer and a narrow escape from
Hertford With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy this
duet reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. The National matrimony. The only trouble is Bertie hasn’t worked out
who’s going to play the parts. Will the show be a disaster?
Friday 13th March, 8pm
Friday 19th June, 8pm
It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding,
they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well they lived
Trust Fan Club Or will his trusty manservant Jeeves save the day?
In this joyous, Olivier award-winning reimagining of
at least. Wednesday 25th March, 8pm the classic P.G.Wodehouse characters, three actors hurl
Friday 18th September, 8pm
themselves from role to role as they race to tell the story
Friday 6th November, 8pm Now they’re 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips Written and performed by Helen Wood of Bertie’s own farcical adventures.
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and of a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their Directed by Chris Head
teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the £18, £16 concessions
as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is Join Helen Wood’s one-woman quest to visit every
poster couple for romantic love. Suitable for all ages
renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, National Trust property and become the NT’s biggest 2hrs 15mins including an interval
and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. They have decided to confront their current struggles super-fan.
The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod by putting on a performance – about themselves. Their
Don’t miss this chance to see Helen’s new show direct
Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy therapist told them it was a terrible idea.
from its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe,
teeth with us. ‘Pure pleasure. following hot on the heels of sell-out hit The OS Map
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the Smart, subversive and Fan Club.
globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. sexy’★★★★★ The Guardian Packed to the brim with Goretex, cream teas, and a loyal
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year! canine assistant (when NT rules allow).
Acts will be announced a month before each show. Directed by Olivier Award-nominated Ben Duke, Juliet &
Romeo takes on our cultural obsession with youth and ‘Endearing, sincere, wholesome
£16 our inevitable issues with longevity. Presented by house. and zany. Comic genius!’
2hrs including an interval
Suitable for ages 16+. Live comedy usually contains £12 ★★★★ Everything Theatre
strong language and adult topics. 80 mins. There is no interval
£18
Suitable for ages 13+. Includes strong language and
75 mins no interval IF YOU ENJOYED AN EVENING WITH
scenes of an adult nature.
Suitable for all ages ERIC & ERN, YOU’LL LOVE THIS!
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Richard Jones: ESCAPE Thursday 2nd April, 7.45pm
The Amazing
Richard Jones was the winner of Britain's Got Talent and
is a British Army soldier as well as one of the world’s
greatest magicians in The Magic Circle.
And still the only magician to have won the show.
After gasps of emotion shown on the ITV1 programme,
Bubble Man
much of the audience this month were reduced to tears Wednesday 8th April, 11.30am & 2pm
when Richard paid tribute to his veteran mentor, Fergus
Anckorn – a fellow magician who died last year before Louis Pearl has been thrilling
his 100th birthday. audiences worldwide with the
art, magic, science and fun
£23 Adult, £20.50 Concession, £74 Family Ticket (2
Adults, 2 Children)
of bubbles.
Mark Thompson’s
Spectacular
Louis combines comedy
VIP Package £51 and artistry with audience
Science Show
VIP tickets Includes: participation and enough
Front row guarantee, Early entry, Meet and Greet with spellbinding bubble tricks to
Richard, Close up magic, Signed poster keep everyone mesmerized.
From fog-filled, helium-propelled Saturday 11th April, 11am & 2pm
Suitable for most ages, but we recommend
rocket bubbles, to tornado bubbles, You think science is boring, think again; this is science
most suitable for ages 7+
the Bubble Man conjures shrieks of like you have never seen it before.
2hrs including an interval laughter and gasps of amazement
from all ages. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s
Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and
£12, Family Ticket £46 (for 4 people
The Close-Up Show
magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s
and must include at least 1 child under toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling
16yrs) jelly babies!
Saturday 11th January, 8pm 60mins, no interval
Saturday 8th February, 8pm Suitable for all ages. Sell-out shows in 2016-2018 and awarded one of the
Saturday 7th March, 8pm £9.50 for groups of 10+. “Top 20 Shows to See” by The List
Please call 01992 531500 to Mark Thompson in association with Cahoots Theatre
An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand with
book a group. Company.
3 different magicians each show.
Close Up Magic is one of the most impressive forms of the art and £15, £13 concessions. Family Ticket £52 (for 4 people
we’re showcasing some of the best exponents direct from sell-out and must include at least 1 child under 16yrs)
shows at The Magic Circle. 60mins, no interval
Suitable for all ages. There are some loud bangs and
£17.50
explosions in this show, so bring ear defenders if you
80mins. Suitable for ages 10+
need to.
This event takes place in our Studio, with unallocated seating
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ON
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Based on the best-selling book by
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler E
Room on the Broom © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2001 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Thursday 30th April, 6pm
Friday 1st May, 7pm
★★★★ Saturday 2nd May, 3pm & 7pm
‘Perfect introduction
to the theatre’ Vienna Festival Ballet We all want to meet people from history.
The Sleeping
SUNDAY EXPRESS
The trouble is everyone is dead!
Thursday 26th March, 1.30pm So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live
Beauty
Friday 27th March, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Saturday 28th March, 11am, 2pm & 4pm on stage with the West End show that’s never toured before!
Sunday 29th March, 11am & 2pm What if a Viking moved in next door?
IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM! Has William Wallace met his match?
Saturday 4th April, 5pm Can King Charles keep his head?
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall
Stories’ fun -filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best - Music by Tchaikovsky Why not light up your life with the Great Fire of London?
selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Will you see eye to eye with Admiral Nelson?
Join Vienna Festival Ballet as they celebrate their 40th
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when Does the Duke of Wellington get the boot?
Anniversary with the classic fairy-tale set to Tchaikovsky’s
they pick up some hitch-hikers–a friendly dog, a beautiful green Find out what a baby farmer did and meet the Lady
magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful
bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five of the Lamp! Get ready for your great escape from the
and– CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon costumes all combine to portray the struggle between
First World War!
appears! good and evil.
It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
£13 Following the traditional tale of Sleeping Beauty, this
Suitable for ages 3+ ballet is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. Adults £16, Children under 16yrs £14
60 mins ,no interval Family Ticket £56 (4 people, including at least 1 child
£21, £19 concessions, Family Ticket £76 (for 4 people
SCHOOLS! under 16yrs)
Ideal for EYFS & KS1, why not bring along your students and must include at least 1 child under 16yrs)
2hrs including an interval SCHOOLS!
to see this show on 26th or 27th March. Tickets cost £9
for teachers and students. Interested? Email Suitable for all ages, but we recommend most suitable Bring along your class or key stage to see the show on one of the following performances:
rebecca.butcher@hertfordtheatre.com to reserve your seats. for ages 6+ Thursday 30th April, 1.30pm, Friday 1st May, 10.30am. Tickets cost £12 each.
To reserve your school party, please email rebecca.butcher@hertfordtheatre.com
20 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc.
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Global Productions PQA Welwyn Garden City AM
In Praise of Love By Academy presents
Terence Rattigan Legally Blonde Jr.
Friday 28th February, 7.30pm Sunday 15th March, 3pm
Hertford Dramatic Haileybury Presents Saturday 29th February, 7.30pm Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the
and Operatic Society
The Sleeping Beauty The Drowsy Chaperone A moving and powerful drama about concealed truths smash hit motion picture.
within a marriage, based, in part, on the real-life situation £16, £14 children
5th – 7th February, 7.30pm
15th – 18th January, 7pm of the actor Rex Harrison and his wife, Kay Kendall.
7th February, 2pm
18th & 19th January, 2pm This show takes place in our Studio, which has unallocated Best Theatre Arts
This heart-felt parody of the golden age of musical theatre
A proper perfect Panto! With toe-tapping dances, upbeat
songs, riotous slapstick and plenty of laughter, this is a
will have audiences crying with laughter as Haileybury
seating. Sunlight
students revive a modern classic for the Hertford stage.. £16, £12 Concessions Sunday 22 March, 7pm
show not to be missed. So come along. Oh yes you will! Not to be missed! 2 hours including an interval.
Ticket prices vary for each performance, please check Suitable for ages 10 years and above. Lured into a strange cave, can our heroes find their way
Tickets are Pay What You Can. past many perils back to the surface before dawn... and
online or with our Box Office.
the sunlight?
2hrs including an interval.| Suitable for all the family. Ware Operatic
Elite Performers Academy
HSO Take A Bow Anything Goes £16, £14 concessions | Suitable for all ages| 90 minutes,
no interval
‘Musical Tales’ Robert Sunday 9th February, 3 pm
3rd – 7th March, 7.30pm
7th March, 2.30pm
Somewhere 2 Sing
Kiln Concerts for The talented students of Elite Performers Academy present Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of Boy Meets
Sunday 5th April, 6pm
Children a night of dance, drama and singing! Sit back, relax and
enjoy!
Girl- no musical puts it on stage better than Anything Goes.
The Somewhere 2 Sing choir return with their own take
Sunday 2nd February 2.30pm & 4.15pm Ticket prices vary for each performance, please check
£15 or £12 concessions.| 2hrs including interval. on a variety of popular songs. Local singers with a real
online or with our Box Office.
An enchanting concert celebrating the involvement of the Suitable for most ages. community feel-good-factor.
2.45 hrs including an interval | Suitable for all ages
Robert Kiln family in the musical life of Hertford. Dress up £16, Children under 16yrs £14 | Suitable for all ages| 2
as your favourite story character. Audience participation
guaranteed!
Diverse Performing HSO hours including interval
£8 adults, £5 children| Suitable for all the family. | 1hr,
Arts Showcase 2020 Spring Concert Hertford Dramatic
no interval Saturday 22nd February, 7pm Saturday 14th March, 7.45pm and Operatic Society
Diverse Performing Arts return with a lively evening of Strauss - Serenade for Thirteen Wind Instruments Theatre Week 2020
musical theatre from the students of this Sawbridgeworth
Glière - Horn Concerto (Soloist: Ben Goldscheider) Monday 20th – Saturday 25th April
based performing arts group.
Brahms - Symphony No.1 Tickets go on sale 3rd March 2020.
£14 adults, £11.50 concessions | 2 hours plus an interval
|Suitable for ages 5+ Ben Goldscheider was Finalist in the BBS Young Musician The 59th year of Hertford’s nationally acclaimed drama
Competition at the age of 18. In 2018 he made his debut festival for full-length productions!
at the BBC Proms. Six productions, performed in competition, adjudicated
£18 adults, £15 concessions, £1 children/students each evening by Chris Jaeger MBE, FRSA, GoDA.
|Suitable for all ages.| 2hrs including an interval Weekly Tickets £47 or Nightly Tickets £15
22 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking feeCOURTYARD ARTS at Hertford RESIDENT CLASSES
Pre-Schoolers Dance &
Little Bees Music Classes
Musical Theatre
Tuesdays & Fridays Elite Performers Academy
Specialist music classes for under 5yr olds Mondays, 4.15pm
katie@littlebeesmusic.org.uk Musical Theatre classes for ages 7+
Zumbini eliteperformersacademy@yahoo.com
Invisible Lines John Rowlinson Wednesday afternoons & Georgina Pay School of Dance: Royal Academy of Dance
Hertford Regional College HND Piers from the Sea, Part Three: Thursday mornings
Photography Students Views from a Sea Kayak & Ballet
Music and dancing for children Tuesdays from 7pm
4th – 29th February and their parents
7th January – 1st February Classes for children aged 4+
Returning for the culmination of this three-year project, Ana on 07861399763 to Advanced 2
A collection curated by students in response to the Sony
etched prints documenting the piers of Britain from a Baby Ballet (East Herts and West Essex) georginapayschoolofdance.co.uk
World Photography theme of ‘invisible lines’.
rarely captured viewpoint. Friday mornings Phoenix Theatre School
Dance classes for babies and young children. Sundays
Catherine Segal on easthertsandwestessex@babyballet.co.uk 10am – 11am Fledglings (Reception – Year 2)
11am – 1pm Kidz (Year 3 – Year 6)
Adults Theatre training for children from ages 4+.
www.phoenixtheatreschool.co.uk
Barre Concept Stagelight School of Dance
This is a mixture of pilates, ballet and body conditioning. Wednesdays
Up tempo music and no experience required! Dance classes for children,
Tuesday mornings teens & adults
The Art of Printmaking 15th Courtyard Open barreconceptwithjo@gmail.com info@stagelightdance.co.uk
3rd March – 4th April 7th – 25th April Somewhere 2 Sing Choir Graham School of Dance
The informal adult choir for anyone who enjoys letting Tuesday afternoons & all day Saturday
Showcasing and celebrating the abundant talents and Marking Hertfordshire’s Year of Culture, the Open’s their voice out! Ballet, street dance and tap
varied techniques of printmakers working in the region. 15th anniversary sees an expanded exhibition unfurl classes for children of all ages.
concurrently across the galleries at the Theatre and Every Thursday, 7.30pm-9pm 01279 654423
Courtyard Arts. www.somewhere2sing.co.uk/in-hertford
Xpression Dance
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Our gallery is managed by Courtyard Arts. To exhibit, please email Peer Tower on Jazz/Street dancing & singing for
children/teens
gallerymanager@courtyardarts.org.uk. For sales or gallery enquires, please call 01992 509596 www.xpressiondance.co.uk
24 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking feeBOOKING INFORMATION
How to book Terms and Conditions
Online All tickets and booking fees are non-refundable.
www.hertfordtheatre.com Tickets can only be offered for re-sale when an event is
sold out. A credit voucher will be issued and the booking
Phone fee retained by Hertford Theatre.
Box Office: 01992 531500
Tues - Sat: 10am-5pm A £1 administration fee will be applied to the following:
· Ticket exchange for an alternative performance of the
The Box Office closes at 5pm on non-performance days or same production or film.
15mins after the evening performance has started. · Seat changes within the same performance
The Box Office is open on a Sunday only if there is an · Reprinting of tickets for any reason.
event on.
Hertford Theatre does not take reservations. If you are
In person booking for a group, please contact the Box Office. Interested in hiring our Studio
Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS More information and our Bad Weather Policy can be
viewed on our website.
or River Room for your class,
Opening Times workshop or party?
Our cafe is open Tues- Sat from 10am until the start of the Schools Contact Front of House Manager Ben on
evening event or the end of an interval, if there is one. School groups need to go directly to our Marketing Team
ben.cannell@hertfordtheatre.com or have
If there are events on a Sunday, our cafe and Box Office on 01992 531593.
a look at our website under Venue.
will be open to cover these.
How to get here?
Hertford Theatre will be closed to the public from 12th to Car
26th August. Tickets can still be booked online during this Hertford Theatre is in the middle of Hertford town centre
time via www.hertfordtheatre.com. and can be accessed easily from the A414 or A10. Hertford
Theatre has no parking available, including disabled bays. The
Accessibility nearest carpark is on St Andrew Street, a 2 minute walk away
Hertford Theatre is dedicated to providing excellent service or at various other town centre carparks.
to all. Our Theatre, Café and Studio are all wheelchair
and pushchair friendly. If you use a wheelchair and would Train
like to see a show, please call 01992 531500 to book a Hertford East or North Stations are less than 20mins walk
wheelchair space at least 72hrs before a show. away and go straight to London. (60mins to Moorgate or
Liverpool Street).
There is no public carpark at Hertford Theatre. Please see
our website for more information.
Hertford Theatre has a hearing loop in place and our Box
Office will be able to help you use this upon arrival.WHAT’S ON
JANUARY The Close Up Show
8 Feb, 8pm
MARCH The National Trust Fan Club
25 March, 8pm
NTLIVE: Present Ware Operatic:
Jo Brand Room On The Broom
Laughter (12A) Anything Goes
8 Feb, 8pm Live On Stage
10 Jan, 7pm 3 - 7 March, see inside for times
Elite Performers 26 - 29 March, see inside
Ballet Theatre UK : The The Close Up Show for times
Academy: Take A Bow
Wizard of Oz 7 March, 8pm
9 Feb, 3 pm
11 Jan, 5pm
The Close Up Show
Billionaire Boy
Vamos Theatre: Dead
Good
APRIL
12 - 16 Feb, see inside for Wilderland Film Festival
11 Jan, 8pm 11 March, 7.45pm
times 1 April, 7.30pm
HD&OS: The Sleeping Dance Re:Ignite ON
Kaleidoscope Richard Jones: Escape
Beauty TOUR workshop
15 & 16 Feb, see inside for times 2 April, 7.45pm
15 - 19 Jan, see inside 12 March, 1.30pm
for times Lily and Bear Sam Avery:
The Pasadena Roof
18 & 19 Feb, 11.30am & 2pm Toddlergeddon
Milton Jones Orchestra
21 Jan, 8pm Write Here, Write Now 12 March, 7.45pm 3 April, 8pm
Festival Vienna Festival Ballet:
Pins and Needles The Comedy Store
18 Feb & 25 Feb, 7.30pm The Sleeping Beauty
Productions: The Bear Hertford
25 & 26 Jan, 2pm Clinton Baptiste in The 13 March, 8pm 4 April, 5pm
Paranormalist Returns Somewhere 2 Sing
Gary Delaney HSO: Spring Concert
19 Feb, 7.30pm 5 April, 6pm
25 January, 8pm 14 March, 7.45pm
Little Grimm Tales The Amazing Bubble Man
Bring Your Own Baby PQA Welwyn Garden
20 Feb, 11am, 1pm & 3pm 8 April, 11.30am & 2pm
Comedy City: Legally Blonde Jr.
28 Jan, 12noon NTLIVE: Cyrano de 15 March, 3pm Mark Thompson’s
Bergerac (15) Spectacular Science Show
Simon & Garfunkel Bring Your Own Baby
20 Feb, 7pm 11 April, 11am & 2pm
Through The Years Comedy
31 Jan, 7.45pm The Blues Band 17 March, 12noon Jeeves and Wooster in
21 Feb, 8pm Perfect Nonsense
The Thinking Drinkers: 14 April, 7.45pm
FEBRUARY Diverse Performing
Arts Showcase
Heroes of Hooch
Rapunzel
20 & 21 March, 8pm
Stephen K Amos 22 Feb, 7pm 17-18 April, see inside for times
1 Feb , 8pm Best Theatre Arts:
Josie Long: Tender Sunlight HD&OS: Theatre Week
HSO: ‘Musical Tales’ 28 Feb, 8pm 2020
22 March, 7pm
Robert Kiln Concerts for 20-25 April, see inside for times
Children In Praise of Love By Juliet & Romeo by Lost
Terence Rattigan Dog King John
2 Feb 2.30pm & 4.15pm
28 & 29 Feb, 7.30pm 24 March, 7.45pm 29 April, 7pm
Haileybury: The
Showaddywaddy The Worst of Barmy
Drowsy Chaperone
29 Feb, 7.45pm Britain
5 - 7 Feb, see inside for times
30 April - 2 May,
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