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WHAT’S ON AT THE OLD TOWN HALL SPRING/SUMMER 2019 i old_town_hall l @theoldtownhall f TheOldTownHallArts 1
HELLO AND BOOK
TICKETS
SARA’S SEASON SELECTION
WELCOME
Clearly I think everything is worth your time and money this season – but if absolutely forced to
make some recommendations – then the following would make the short list:
Online:
TO THE OLD Select your own seat
oldtownhall.co.uk
TOWN HALL By phone: 01442 228091
Monday to Friday
12noon to 5:30pm
Postage fee £1.50 per
We are covering quite a bit of ground with this edition of The transaction. MEERKAT/ THE ODYSSEY LUKE JERMAY:
Old Town Hall What’s On brochure. Be sure to take your time
In person:
CRABBY AND BEOWULF INTUITION
as you leaf through the pages - we wouldn’t want you miss
Having recently received our Two epic pieces re-mastered Don’t deliberate, just book
any of the great shows we have on offer. Monday to Friday
Family Arts Standard (check for a modern audience. your tickets. His appearance
12noon to 5:30pm
This year The Old Town Hall is pleased to have signed up to it out on the website) the The boys from The Pantaloons last year left the audience
and one hour before
the Family Arts Standard. More information is available on our Old Town Hall is pleased and are fast becoming favourites speechless. To see what the
each performance.
website. Therefore, you will see a very active family theatre proud to support an inclusive at the Old Town Hall following fuss was about make sure
section this season and we hope you will find something and accessible programme on from their mesmerising you get your ticket for the
Find us at:
suitable for you and your little ones. of work for young people. performance of War of the 6th March. Once you’ve
The Old Town Hall,
Welcoming Collar and Cuffs World’s last year. shaken off your disbelief,
In addition, there is a cracking comedy programme, the best High Street, Hemel
Co. to the Old Town Hall for Seth Kriebel as the titular you’ll be talking about this
of small-scale drama and a diverse music season. As always, Hempstead, HP1 3AE
the first time we are thrilled Beowulf has won a clutch of show, days, weeks and
we look forward to your visit and especially your feedback.
to host two plays that offer a awards for his re-mastered months later.
Let us know how we are doing via email, via the website or
full multi-sensory experience take on the Norse classic.
when you visit.
for young people. Well worth a look.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Best wishes
HAPPY
Moving Memory Dance Theatre in association with Dance ReIgnite
DANCE
BEYOND THE MARIGOLDS
Sara Railson
HALF HOUR!
Arts Manager – The Old Town Hall
Daring, comic and moving, Moving Memory take you on a
journey through life’s messy acts of meaning. Combining
Ticket holders can enjoy movement, music and projections, the company peel off those
a 20% discount on drinks iconic rubber gloves to revisit times of love, intimacy and
purchased from our bar boredom. They dredge the nooks and crannies of daily life as it
before all evening shows morphs into fantasy.
and films. For shows with an The company will be in residence at The Old Town Hall from
Note: You have received this brochure because you are currently on 8pm start time, Happy Half 18-22 February, with a curtain-raiser performance by local people.
our postal mailing list. If you no longer wish to receive the Old Town Hour runs from 7 – 7:30pm
Friday 22 February, 7.30pm
Hall brochure, please contact the box office on 01442 228091 and (6:30 – 7pm for events £10, suitable for all
we will remove you from our mailing list. starting at 7:30pm).
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SPACE
Skewbald Theatre Company present
FAMILY
MIMI AND THE
MOUNTAIN DRAGON
WEEK
BY MICHAEL MORPURGO
Every year in the snowy mountains of Switzerland the villagers
of Dorta bang their drums, blow their horns and make a noisy
ruckus to keep the fearsome Mountain Dragon away.
But this year is different. On a cold winter morning Mimi
discovers something extraordinary - a baby dragon asleep in
the woodshed; lost and frightened.
The Old Town Hall welcomes you to enjoy a Michael Morpurgo’s heart-warming tale springs to life in an epic
week of all things celestial. We may push the mountain adventure about friendship and courage; a show with
boundaries of what is strictly astronomy on snow, dragons, lively songs and captivating puppetry.
occasion, but if the night sky holds you in its
Saturday 2 February, 11am and 2.30pm
thrall – then join us for a fascinating journey:
£7, £5.50 Dacorum Card
to go boldly…….
Suitable for ages: 3+. Show length: 50 mins approx.
TALKS
INTERACTION Collar and Cuffs Co. present
FAMILY
SHOWS
MUSIC LITTLE MEERKAT’S
FILM
For more details please visit our
BIG PANIC
It’s a big day in the Kalahari desert: it’s Little Meerkat’s first day
website www.oldtownhall.co.uk on Lookout Duty. However, once he climbs the Lookout Tree he
Tuesday 30 April – 4 May finds it all a bit overwhelming and falls asleep. When he wakes,
his meerkat friends and family are gone and a great big panic
begins! With help from a Kind Elephant and a Wise Monkey
can he learn to feel calmer and find those missing meerkats?
Performance plus play session – this is an award-winning musical
multi-sensory adventure in the company of Little Meerkat;
finding out how to manage some very big feelings.
Saturday 16 February, 11am and 2pm
£7, £5.50 Dacorum Card (Capacity is limited to 64 seats)
Suitable for 0-7s and children with special needs; relaxed
performance with key word signing. Show length: 50 mins approx.
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EARLY MAN (PG)
Little Angel Theatre present
WOW, IT’S
FAMILY FAMILY
NIGHT-TIME
The latest from Aardman animation and Director Nick Park,
a prehistoric comedy that tells the story of plucky cave man,
Dug, his sidekick Hognob and the rest of their tribe as they
The curious little owl is back and this time she is ready to face danger and peril from the mighty Lord Nooth. Bronze
discover the wonders of night-time. From the big, bright Age history given the stop-motion animation treatment.
moon, to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. Followed by animation workshop
But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the
Saturday 6 April 10.30am
leaves from her tree, you’ll soon see...
£4, £3 Dacorum Card (film only)
Little Angel’s production of WOW! Said the Owl enthralled Running time: 100mins
our young audiences and we are delighted to present a
stunning adaptation of Tim Hopgood’s sequel.
‘A sparkling one-woman show floods the stage with colour ANIMATION STATION WORKSHOP BASED ON THE FILM EARLY MAN
and a thousand magical flourishes.’ - The Guardian Join Kerry and her team on an animation adventure. Create your own pre-historic figures /
creatures. Workshop places limited to 25 participants only.
Saturday 2 March, 11am and 2.30pm
£7, £5.50 Dacorum Card Saturday 6 April 12.15pm
Suitable for ages: 2 - 5 years. Show length: 45 mins approx. £7.50, £6 Dacorum Card (film and workshop combined)
Collar and Cuffs Co. present
Theatre of Widdershins present FAMILY
SNOW WHITE, CRABBY
FAMILY
ROSE RED, BEAR BROWN When Crabby the hermit crab loses his shell after being
cursed by a Mermaid, he is up against the turning tides and
must find a new one as soon as possible. He soon discovers it
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have
is not easy getting what you want if you’re, well, a bit crabby.
lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought
Experience a giant jellyfish, a happy flappy seagull, and even a
up to be kind, caring and forest fluent... if sometimes a little
parade in this award-winning musical multi-sensory show.
over enthusiastic in their deeds!
When a friendly bear interrupts their quiet life a new chapter Featuring a performance plus a sensory play session, this little
begins. Why is there sadness in his eyes? And who on earth tale explores anger, frustration and tantrums plus lots of simple
is that rude little man with the long beard that they keep low cost/no cost ways to release big feelings in safe ways.
bumping in to? All performances are Relaxed, signed, and are fully accessible
All questions will be untangled in this new show from the for children and young people with special needs. Suggested
Woods of Widdershins, using puppets, storytelling, original age range of 0-7.
music and a fantastical fairy tale forest.
Saturday 13 April, 11am and 2pm
Saturday 23 March, 2.30pm £7.50, £6 Dacorum Card
£7, £5.50 Dacorum Card. Suitable for ages: 0 - 7 years. Show length: 50 mins approx.
Suitable for ages: 4+. Running time: 60 mins approx. (Capacity is limited to 60 seats)
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Long Nosed Puppets present The Pantaloons present
FAMILY THEATRE
OUT OF THE HAT THE
ODYSSEY
When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and
sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the
world’s greatest magic show! But HOW do you make real magic
happen? What ingredients do you need and who can help them?
A story about friendship and true magic. Full to the brim with Sing, O Muse, of the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons and their
lively songs, which will have everyone singing along. hilarious new verse adaptation of the most epic journey of
Saturday 27 April, 11am and 2.30pm all time… Stranded war hero Odysseus must struggle against
£7.50, £6 Dacorum Card the odds to get home to his wife; but can he battle his way
Suitable for ages: 2 - 8 years. Show length: 60 mins approx. through grumpy gods, naughty nymphs, monocular monsters
and over a hundred sleazy suitors? All whilst wearing an
Fidget Theatre in association with Little Mighty present Ancient Greek robe that looks suspiciously like a bedsheet?
FAMILY
BIRD’S NEST BILLY
An adventurous, playful show for 3 - 7 year olds and their
Or will he – and The Pantaloons – remain all at sea…?
Saturday 9 March, 8.00pm
£14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £5.50 UpStaged
Suitable for ages: 14+. Show length: 80 mins approx.
grown-ups. Billy is a little boy with a big brother called Bo.
They both have big hair. Bird’s nest hair!
The show brings his fantastical adventures to life with Fidget’s
trademark wit and warmth, blending imaginative storytelling, Seth Kriebel presents
BEOWULF
THEATRE
puppetry and playful audience interaction.
Saturday 25 May, 2.30pm
£7.50, £6 Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 3 - 7 years. Length: 60 mins approx.
Seth Kriebel’s Beowulf is an interactive performance-game
Tutti Frutti presents
FAMILY that invites you to explore the world of this legendary story…
YELLOW IS THE without leaving your seat
COLOUR OF SUNSHINE
Harking back to Beowulf’s roots in the oral storytelling
tradition. The audience is transported to a frozen world of
Vikings and monsters, in a new twist on a 1,000 year old epic.
Yoshi and Hani are as different as chalk is to cheese: One big,
Bare-bones storytelling and ‘sandbox’ style video games
one small; one noisy, one quiet. Side by side they play by the
combine for a truly unique re-telling of Beowulf. A millennium
blue sea, run through the green fields and dance in the yellow
after the Viking hero’s adventures were written down — the
sunshine. But one day the sky turns grey and everything starts
play asks why, after all these years, we still tell each other
to change. Will the sun ever come out again?
stories about the monsters that lurk in the dark?
Saturday 15 June, 11am and 2.30pm
Friday 15 March, 8.00pm
£7.50, £6 Dacorum Card
£14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £5.50 UpStaged
Suitable for ages: 3+. Show length: 60 mins approx.
Suitable for ages: 14+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
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Tangram Theatre present Box of Tricks present
SPARKPLUG
THEATRE THEATRE
BICYCLES
BY KATIE ARNSTEIN
AND FISH
Bicycles and Fish is Katie’s charming award-winning debut “He’s got two Dads, my lad. One’s black. That makes him
show about the day she stopped being a girl and became a black. I suppose.”
woman. Aged sixteen, still in school and hopelessly in love,
Manchester, 1983. Dave loves Rod Stewart, Joanne and his
Katie is about to learn what it means to stand up for yourself.
Ford Capri. He’s all set for a new start. Only Joanne’s about
It’s also a fairy tale; well, sort of. It definitely has ogres, princes,
to have someone else’s baby. Is Dave ready to become a Dad
a first kiss and hidden treasure. But it’s ironic. Just like Alanis
even though he’s not the father?
Morissette.
A punchy and poetic exploration of family, race, identity and
Combining comedy, storytelling and original songs, Katie delves
love. SparkPlug is the story of a white man who becomes the
into her past to talk about why we all need to get on board with
adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixed-race child,
feminism quicker because misogyny has a big head start.
David. SparkPlug is a lyrical and energetic monologue that
“Genuinely funny and insightful.” - Breaking the Fourth Wall examines what family means in today’s society.
Tuesday 19 March, 8.00pm Tuesday 2 April, 8.00pm
£14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £5.50 UpStaged £14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged
Suitable for ages: 12+. Show length: 60 mins approx. Suitable for ages: 14+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
The Just Us League present Makin Projects present
MARVELUS
THEATRE THEATRE
JAVIER JARQUIN:
ALL THE MARVEL MOVIES... KIND OF
The world’s premier nerd-culture comedy double-act, The
Just Us League, present their smash hit show MARVELus: All
CARD NINJA
Riotous fun and a sweep of high-flying card tricks can only
the MARVEL Movies... Kind Of. mean one thing; Javier Jarquin, otherwise branded as Card
Ninja, is back in town. Expect deadly and risky fun as he
Squeezing (almost) all the MARVEL movies into one action- performs his extreme card-flicking stunts.
packed hour of laughs, their short punchy sketches and high-
energy style will delight the whole gamut of MARVEL fans; from Using genuine playing cards, comedian Javier Jarquin dazzles
those that have seen just one movie to mega-aficionados who audiences with displays of decks as weapons. Extreme
know the franchise inside out. It’s weapons-free comedy that precision, impeccable timing and astonishing speed/distance
NOMINEE – you will not believe what you are seeing.
WARNING:
takes no prisoners. Like your super-hero movies? You’ll love this. This show contains
BEST COMEDY “Excelled at ninja standard card-trickery” – The Evening Standard Ninjas, not magic. Card
SHOW, FRINGE “Hilarious” - Scotsman
Ninja is a show like
WORLD 2018 Friday 22 March, 8.00pm Tuesday 14 May, 7.00pm nothing you have ever
£12, £9 Concession, £7.50 Dacorum Card seen before!
£14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £5.50 UpStaged
Suitable for ages: 14+. Show length: 60 mins approx. Suitable for ages: 6+. Show length: 60 mins approx.
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Jade Byrne in association with LittleMighty presents Bound and Gagged Comedy presents
PRICKS LUCY PORTER
THEATRE COMEDY
“I’ve had over 70,000 pricks… Of the medical kind. This is my
chance to set the record straight about Type 1 diabetics like
me. Despite what people say, I’m not bankrupting the NHS.
PASS IT ON
A brand new stand-up show from the TV favourite Lucy
And I can eat cake – a whole bloody cake – if I want to.” So Porter. As seen on QI, Room 101, Live at the Apollo. As heard
says Jade Byrne. Jade is 29 years old, has been an actress for on Radio 4s News Quiz and The Now Show. Always warm,
9 years and a Type 1 diabetic for 29 years witty and thought-provoking, this is Lucy’s best show yet. She
muses on what we receive from our ancestors and what we
This urgent, funny new show blends warmly engaging
pass on to future generations. Lucy’s inherited dodgy knees
storytelling with poetry and an original soundscape. It tells
and global warming from her parents, but can she leave a
a surprisingly moving and uplifting story about families and
better legacy for her children?
learning to care for each other better.
“Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes” - Telegraph
“…educational, heart-wrenching and heart-warming” – The List
“A treat from start to finish” - Herald
“A revelatory piece of theatre” – The Stage
Saturday 2 February, 8.00pm
Saturday 18 May, 8.00pm
£15, £12 Dacorum Card
£14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged
Suitable for ages: 16+. Show length: 65 mins approx.
Suitable for ages: 12+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
RBM present Phil McIntyre Entertainments present
COMEDY
STEPHEN BAILEY
THEATRE
DO YOU THINK THAT’S WISE?
OUR KID
In an affectionate tribute to one of Britain’s best-loved
comedy stars; impressionist Julian Dutton (BBC1’s The
Big Impression, as well as co-creator & co-star of BBC2’s
Pompidou with Matt Lucas), brings to life the man behind Everyone’s favourite ‘guilty pleasure’ (Daily Record), stand-up
the wry smile and urbane English repartee. John Le Mesurier comedy star, Stephen Bailey is back on tour with his brand-
charmed millions and became a household name as Sergeant new show ‘Our Kid’ – a story full of Northern warmth, some
Wilson in Dad’s Army. working-class guilt and a bit of blue.
Packed with glorious reminiscences and stories from the Stephen has had a busy year – his first UK tour, performed a
Golden Age of Classic British Comedy, Julian Dutton’s show season at the prestigious Soho Theatre in London and supported
is a joyful and moving celebration of one of the most popular Katherine Ryan on her recent sold-out UK outing. His friendly
comic actors of our era. brand of gossipy humour has made him one of Britain’s most
“A compelling performance” - Chortle exciting up-and-coming acts in comedy at the moment.
“An impressionist tour de force” - Independent “A rising star to watch out for” – Benjy Potter, The Sun
Friday 14 June, 8.00pm “Stephen’s show was hilarious from the first line…” – Voice Magazine
£14.50, £12.50 Concession, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged Saturday 16 February, 8.00pm
Suitable for ages: 14+. Show length: 70 mins approx. £14, £11 concessions, £10 Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 18+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
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LUKE JERMAY TOM STADE
COMEDY COMEDY
INTUITION
Intuition is a strange thing and Luke Jermay is even stranger.
Building on his acclaimed debut show ‘Sixth Sense’, Luke
I SWEAR TO…
Following last year’s smash-hit UK tour, the Canadian comedy
legend is back with a new show. Welcome back to ‘I SWEAR
TO…’ picking up just where he left off as an hour simply wasn’t
long enough.
Jermay is back and better than ever with a brand new
interactive stage show jam packed with phenomenal Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, join Tom as he attempts to
jaw dropping demonstrations of intuition, telepathy and figure out exactly where he fits into this emerging new world
prediction; your mind will be read, your choices will be of feelings and FaceTime. Exactly when did he and all his stuff
predicted and your future will be revealed. become vintage - and why didn’t he see it coming?
“Jermay puts the rest of us mind readers to shame” - Derren Brown “Sack loads of charm. Poise and free-flowing spontaneity.
Mischievous, high-spirited, no-nonsense stand-up from an
Wednesday 6 March, 8.00pm expertly skilled pro” – Chortle
£15, £13 concessions, £12 Dacorum Card
Friday 5 April, 8.00pm
Suitable for 14+. Show length: 1hr 10 mins approx. plus interval £17.50, £13 Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 16+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
Makin Projects present Vivienne Smith presents
COMEDY
CROFT & PEARCE
COMEDY
THE NOISE NEXT
DOOR REMIX
The boys are back and mixing things up with a brand
DOUBLE TAKE
spanking new show that will split sides, blow minds, and Hannah and Fiona met at school, then followed each other to
drop jaws. The undisputed masters of off-the-cuff comedy Oxford University. When it seemed unlikely that they would
will transform audience suggestions into ferociously funny ever be rid of one another they formed Croft and Pearce. The
scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend rest has been comedy gold: their BBC Radio 4 ‘Sketchorama’
of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, and explosive episode resulted in a nomination for Best Scripted Comedy
physicality. ‘Remix’ will see the chaotic quartet change the at the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015, which led to their solo
game with their most creative, cutting edge and hilarious sketch show for BBC Radio 4, ‘The Croft & Pearce Show’.
show yet.
“Masters of pinpoint observation and characterisation” - The Telegraph
“Comedy Gold” - The Guardian “Sketch comedy at its very best” - Alistair McGowan
“Immaculately well executed” - The Times
Friday 10 May, 8.00pm
Saturday 16 March, 8:00pm £14, £12 concessions, £10 Dacorum Card
£14, £12 Dacorum Card Suitable for ages: 16+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
Suitable for ages: 18+. Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval
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COMEDY
HENRY PAKER
MAN ALIVE
Award winning stand-up, comic writer and cartoonist, Henry SCREAMING
BLUE MURDER
Paker is described by The Guardian as ‘one of the funniest
men on the planet’. Henry has appeared on BBC Three’s
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Russell Howard’s Good News
and Comedy Central at The Comedy Store. He was recently
seen in the BBC sitcom JOSH alongside Josh Widdicombe.
Henry also writes, and stars in, BBC Radio 4’s critically Start the week with a smile
acclaimed sketch show Small Scenes. at our monthly Monday
night comedy club. This
MON 11 FEB
Compere: Windsor
As one of the most in demand writers in the industry, Henry season sees the return of Jessica Fostekew
has contributed to numerous shows including Michael some old favourites plus Paul F Taylor
McIntyre’s Big Show, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does some rising stars on the
comedy scene. Check out
Countdown, Comic Relief and Top Gear.
our website for further
details
Saturday 8 June, 8.00pm
£12, £10 concessions, £8 Dacorum Card Screaming Blue Murder (or
MON 25 MAR
Compere: Bennett Arron
Suitable for ages: 16+. Show length: 70 mins approx. SBM to its friends) is The
Kate Lucas
Old Town Hall’s resident
Michael Fabbri
monthly comedy club. Don’t
Bound and Gagged present miss out and treat yourself
COMEDY to an uplifting start to the
SAM AVERY
THE LEARNER PARENT
week! Early booking is
advised.
Suitable for ages 18+
Doors 7pm,
MON 29 APR
Compere: Windsor
Debra Jane Appleby
Parenthood is a crafty beast. The second you master something show begins 8pm Ian Cognito
it changes the game so you’re rubbish at it again. Tickets:
Stand-up comedian, viral blogger and bestselling author Sam
Feb 11 and Mar 25 - £9.50,
Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog
when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig
£7.50 concession/Dacorum
Card MON 20 MAY
Compere: Bennett Arron
episodes and a head-full of hair loss later, he shares all the lows, April onwards - £10, £8 Andrea Hubert
highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time concession/Dacorum Card Paddy Lennox
parenthood. Including but not limited to, sleep deprivation,
breast pumps, botched attempts at discipline and ultimately
COMPERES
pathetic bids to stifle various toddler tantrums. A show
guaranteed to test your pelvic floor with laughter.
“Quick wit and painfully funny” - Metro
MON 17 JUN
Compere: Windsor
“A gifted storyteller” - The List Wendy Wason
Andrew Bird
Friday 28 June, 8.00pm
£17, £15 Dacorum Card Bennett Windsor
Arron
Suitable for ages: 16+. Show length: 70 mins approx.
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CELLAR CLUB
JAZZ
Once again, we are pleased and proud to welcome an eclectic
programme of Jazz for all tastes to the Cellar Club.
Raestar Promotions presents Raestar Promotions presents
Raestar Promotions presents
KIM CYPHER REMI
MUSIC
HARRY BOLT QUARTET
Harry Bolt brings a fresh interpretation to both modern and
traditional jazz piano. He plays with palpable enthusiasm, soul
and flair. His compositions and playing take inspiration from
BAND HARRIS DUO
Having studied alongside US saxophonist
such giants as Brad Mehldau, Aaron Parks and John Taylor. Remi Harris is an exciting Jazz & Blues
Pee Wee Ellis and internationally acclaimed
From bop to stride, from traditional to the contemporary – guitarist from the UK whose unique style
jazz saxophonist Andy Sheppard, Kim’s style
Harry surprises both his audience and himself. draws inspiration from artists such as Django
of performance is best described as ‘funky
Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery,
saxophonist meets 1940’s jazz singer’. Kim
Thursday 28 Feb, 8.00pm Peter Green and Led Zeppelin. He has
performs an eclectic mix of music spanning
£13.50, £11.50 concessions, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £5.50 UpStaged performed at Buckingham Palace, Montreal
many genres with a quirky, jazzy twist
Jazz Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert
Suitable for all ages. Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval together with some original tracks from her
Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television
recently released album ‘Kim x’ ; the follow-up
and live on BBC Radio 2 & 3.
to her acclaimed debut ‘Make Believe’.
Raestar Promotions presents In his live shows Remi plays an eclectic mix
MUSIC With performances all across the UK and
DECOSTA BOYCE BAND
of jazz standards, improvisations, original
in New York under her belt, Kim will be
compositions and new arrangements of his
appearing alongside her fabulous band
favourite tunes.
featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians as
Decosta Boyce – you may have already heard his voice on the part of her Kim x’ album tour.
remix of Bill Withers’ hit ‘Lovely Day’ from the Haven 2015/16 "an extraordinary musician" - Jamie Cullum,
BBC Radio 2
national TV advert. If that didn’t grab you he has also backed “Exciting stuff!” - Clare Teal – BBC Radio 2
Adele, Beverly Knight, Omar and Texas as well as many big "astonishing stuff" - Cerys Matthews, BBC
Thursday 23 May, 8.00pm
American artists such as Jazmin Sullivan, Alexander O’Neil, Radio 6 Music
£14, £12 concessions, £11 Dacorum Card,
Leela James and Melanie Fiona. £6 UpStaged
Thursday 27 June, 8.00pm
Suitable for all ages.
Thursday 28 March, 8.00pm £14, £12 concessions, £11 Dacorum Card,
Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval
£6 UpStaged
£13.50, £11.50 concessions, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £5.50 UpStaged
Suitable for all ages.
Suitable for all ages. Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval
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MUSIC MUSIC
JO HARMAN MALONE SIBUN
DUO
Widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest ever soul/blues
Last year saw the official launch of the MARCUS MALONE
and INNES SIBUN BAND.
The UK based, Detroit soulful blues-rock star Marcus Malone
voices, Jo Harman is an international touring and recording teaming up with explosive British blues rock guitarist
artist who remains a genre-defying, independently minded Innes Sibun.
artist of rare credibility. Having enjoyed the busiest 12 months of their careers both
Her second studio album ‘People We Become’ was released artists felt that coming together as Malone Sibun promised
to much critical acclaim, making various ‘best of’ lists. a powerful mix of rock, blues, soul and funk, underpinned by
Last summer saw Jo duet on ‘Reach Out (I’ll Be There)’ Malone’s soulful song driven quality and triggered by Sibun’s
with Motown song-writing legend Lamont Dozier and in high levels of intensity and his inherent melodic feel.
the autumn she was asked to open London’s BluesFest Don’t miss the opportunity to see and hear this class act in the
performing a set at the 20k capacity O2 Arena. flesh.
Saturday 6 April, 8.00pm Saturday 11 May, 8.00pm
£14, £12 Concessions, £11 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged £14, £12 Concessions, £11 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged
Suitable for all ages. Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval Suitable for all ages. Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval
Dave Mauchline Entertainment presents Movin Music presents
MUSIC MUSIC
KATE DIMBLEBY LIGHTNIN’ WILLY
SING HAPPY
From Off-Broadway to Curry Mallet Village Hall, Kate takes her
AND THE POORBOYS
Lightnin’ Willie is a veteran bluesman with over twenty years
one-woman shows all over the world. This show, created with Cal of touring experience. A songwriter, singer and guitarist in
McCrystal (Paddington, One Man Two Guvnors) comes direct that order producing music that is an irresistible blend of
from the Edinburgh Festival and weaves songs from the last tradition and spontaneous creativity, with emphasis on the
60 years with stories about the human voice and mesmerising groove. A compelling, hard swinging brand of blues that,
layered vocals from her critically acclaimed album Songbirds. whenever he performs, packs the floor - his audience can’t not
dance.
“She has the musical talent and jewel-eyed confidence to
guarantee a good time” - London Evening Standard “What he doesn’t know about putting on a good show isn’t
worth knowing...” - Michael Mees/Blues in Britain
“Stunning vocal virtuosity. An artist absolutely at the top of
her game.” - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music Wednesday 12 June, 8.00pm
£14, £12 Concessions, £11 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged
Friday 26 April, 8.00pm
Suitable for all ages. Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval
£14, £12 Concessions, £11 Dacorum Card, £6 UpStaged
Suitable for all ages. Show length: 70 mins approx. plus interval
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FILM
MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO SHOWMAN - SING-A-
AGAIN - SING-A-LONG (PG)
RELAXED SHOWING
LONG (PG) RELAXED SHOWING
Come and sing along to this bold, original musical that
Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again. Ten celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder
years after MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE, you are invited to return we feel when dreams come to life.
to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi.
Tuesday 16 April, 7.30pm
Tuesday 5 Feb, 7.00pm
£4, £3 concessions. Running Time: 1hr 45mins
£4, £3 concessions. Running Time: 1hr 54mins
EDIE (12A) A STAR IS BORN (15)
FILM FILM
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers
After her controlling husband dies, 83 year old Edie (Sheila
and falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just
Hancock) believes that it is never too late. Packing an old camping
about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until
bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she
Jack coaxes her into the spotlight.
never got to have climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland.
Tuesday 30 April, 7.30pm
Wednesday 6 February, 7.30pm
£4, £3 concessions. Running Time: 2hr 16mins
£4, £3 concessions. Running Time: 1hr 42mins
FILM
THE CHILDREN ACT (12A)
Fiona Maye (Thompson) is an eminent High Court judge
WIDOWS (15)
“Widows” is the story of four women with nothing in common
FILM
in London presiding with wisdom and compassion over
except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal
ethically complex cases of family law. But she has paid a
activities. They take their fate into their own hands and
heavy personal price for her workload, and her marriage to
conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
American professor Jack (Tucci) is at breaking-point.
Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pm
Tuesday 5 March, 7.30pm
£4, £3 concession. Running Time: 2hr 9mins
£4, £3 concessions, Running Time: 1hr 45mins
FILM
THE WIFE (15)
Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) has spent the last forty
Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)
Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of
FILM
years being a devoted wife to her Joe (Jonathan Pryce), Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer
Freddie Mercury.
a celebrated author. She has sacrificed her own literary
ambitions, as well as ignoring Joe’s numerous infidelities to The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their
preserve both their marriage and Joe’s career. iconic songs and revolutionary sound.FAMILY
Wednesday 3 April, 7.30pm Wednesday 5 June, 7.30pm
£4, £3 concessions. Running Time: 2hr 14mins
£4, £3 concessions. Running Time: 1hr 40mins
22 Book tickets oldtownhall.co.uk 01442 228091 i old_town_hall l @theoldtownhall f TheOldTownHallArts 23THE EXHIBITIONS
CAROLINE FOSKETT EXHIBITIONS
REPAIR MYTHS, LEGENDS AND
SHED FAIRY-TALES
Come and explore the spring themed characters on display in
Turning someone's trash Caroline Foskett’s intricate pen and ink drawings. Caroline is
into someone else’s treasure. an artist based in Hemel Hempstead and she aims to bring the
Decorative, functional or subjects of her work to life as much as possible. Her influences
both. Members of The Repair include Gustav Klimt, Harry Clarke, Alphonse Mucha and
Shed lovingly create all of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
these items from reclaimed
materials. Keeping older Mon 11 March – Mon 8 Apr
people happier, healthier
BLANK CANVAS?
and active through making EXHIBITIONS
mending and learning. We
also have the added benefit
of keeping unwanted items BY STEPHEN HILL
out of landfill.
Stephen Hill, The artist formally known as Hilly… has an
Mon 7 Jan – Mon 4 Feb exhibition at The Old Town Hall starting on the 8 April 2019.
He’s thinking of calling it ‘Blank Canvas…’ Mainly because he
has no idea of the content yet, but can promise it will be all
MARY
EXHIBITIONS new, it will be left field, visually and mentally surprising and it
will raise a smile…
CASSERLEY Mon 8 Apr – Mon 13 May
Mary’s work revisits a classic
VERY VINYL III
era of Railway poster design, EXHIBITIONS
recreated in the vibrant
tones of 1930’s travel art.
Hand-painted in (water-
A continuation of what is fast becoming a fan favourite at the
based) gouache paint, a
Old Town Hall.
new departure for her. Mary
is equally at home with From Bowie to The Beatles, The Clash to Coldplay, welcome
large-scale oil paintings or to another combined exhibition of prized album covers.
traditional watercolours.
During the exhibition the music from these classic albums will
Mon 4 Feb – Mon 11 March be played in our Gallery.
Mon 13 May – Mon 29 June
THE ROBERT ADAMS GALLERY IS OPEN FROM 10:30AM TO 5:30PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
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FEBRUARY MAY
OPENING HOURS ACCESS Sat 2 11am Mimi and the
& 2.30pm Mountain Dragon p5
Wed 8 7.30pm Film: Widows p23
Fri 10 8.00pm Croft and Pearce:
Sat 2 8.00pm Lucy Porter: Pass it on p13 Double Take p15
Box office WC
Tue 5 7.00pm Film: Mamma Mia Sing-a-long Sat 11 8.00pm Malone Sibun p21
(relaxed showing) p22 Tue 14 7.00pm Javier Jarquin: Card Ninja p11
In person and by phone Wed 6 7.30pm Film: Edie p22
Textphone - dial 18001 01442 228091. Sat 18 8.00pm Pricks p12
Mon 11 8.00pm Screaming Blue Murder p17 Mon 20 8.00pm Screaming Blue Murder p17
Monday to Friday, 12noon to 5:30pm
Large print programme is available on Sat 16 11am Little Meerkat’s Big Panic Thur 23 8.00pm Kim Cypher Band p19
and one hour before performances & 2pm p5
request. For more information and to Sat 25 2.30pm Bird’s Nest Billy p8
Sat 16 8.00pm Stephen Bailey: Our Kid p13
discuss your access requirements please
Fri 22 7:30pm Beyond The Marigolds p3
THEATRE SEATING PLAN call 01442 228091 or email
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Tue 26 8.00pm Ardal O’Hanlon (Sold Out) JUNE
EXIT Thur 28 8.00pm Harry Bolt Quartet p18 Wed 5 7.30pm Film: Bohemian Rhapsody p23
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Poorboys p21
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& 2.30pm p6
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E selected shows Wed 6 8.00pm Luke Jermay: Intuition p14 Mon 17 8.00pm Screaming Blue Murder p17
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C • Senior citizens 65 yrs+ Fri 15 8.00pm Beowulf p9 Fri 28 8.00pm Sam Avery: Learner Parent p16
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Tue 19 8.00pm Bicycles and Fish
Fri 22 8.00pm MarvelUs
p10
p10
EXHIBITIONS
• Students in full-time education Sat 23 2.30pm Snow White Rose Red The Gallery is open to view exhibitions from
Bear Brown p6 10.30am to 5:30pm – Monday to Friday
GETTING HERE • Under 16s Mon 25 8.00pm Screaming Blue Murder p17 Mon 7 Jan – Mon 4 Feb
The Repair Shed p24
Thur 28 8.00pm Decosta Boyce p18
• Unemployed Mon 4 Feb – Mon 11 Mar
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Mary Casserley p24
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
• Dacorum Card holders (DC) APRIL Mon 11 Mar – Mon 8 Apr
Myths, Legends and Fairy-tales p25
The High Street car park is free after 6pm. All discounts are at the discretion of the box Tue 2 8.00pm SparkPlug p11
Mon 8 Apr – Mon 13 May
Wed 3 7.30pm Film: The Wife p22 Blank Canvas? p25
office. Latecomers will be admitted at the
Fri 5 8.00pm Tom Stade: I Swear To... p15 Mon 13 May – Mon 29 June
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