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Live Programme l @HertfordTheatre | f hertfordtheatre | i hertfordtheatre LIVE SEP-DEC 2019 PROGRAMME HERTFORD THEATRE BOX OFFICE: 01992 531 500 Celebrating 10 fantastic www.hertfordtheatre.com years as Hertford Theatre WELCOME As I write I’m still waiting for the summer sunshine to Following two sell-out nights, the ever popular Comedy LIVE ON arrive! But if the overdue hot summer proves to be a bit Store return for a third time, whilst Count Arthur Strong STAGE! of a damp squib; don’t worry, Hertford Theatre will be and John Robbins make their Hertford theatre debuts! The Tiger shining throughout the Autumn and well into Christmas But look out for a few more familiar comedy faces in this with a star-studded line-up of shows! brochure. Benjamin Zephaniah joins us to read his remarkable And finally, The Snow Queen: A Frozen Fairytale will Who Came poetry and share stories from his life in a compelling and be our 10th Anniversary Christmas show. It promises to inspiring show that is not to be missed. I’m also delighted be our best-ever Christmas show for all the family and to welcome back our patron Juliet Stevenson in I, Clara. (unlike the summer sun!) we can guarantee you a white to Tea Alongside a live piano recital of music by Schumann, Christmas at Hertford Theatre this year. So beat the 1968 LTD © KERR-KNEALE PRODUCTIONS COPYRIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Chopin; Juliet Stevenson avalanche and book your tickets today! a musical play adapted & directed by DAVID WOOD based on the book by JUDITH KERR tells the remarkable story of Clara Schumann, Robert Thank you so much for supporting Hertford Theatre over Schumann’s devoted wife. There will also be the unique the last 10 years, we simply cannot do what we do HHHH opportunity to ask Juliet questions in the free post-show without your valuable support. The future also looks very ‘A delight from start to f inish’ The Times Q+A. What a treat! exciting; January 2020 sees the launch of Hertfordshire For our little visitors we have the return of the Hi-jinks Year of Culture and we are at the start of an amazing Festival (The Big Weekend for Little People) jammed development project which, when completed in 2022, will Friday 30th August, 1.30pm & 4pm £14 or £50 for a Family Ticket (for 4 people, must packed with arts activities for all tastes and pockets – big see Hertford Theatre in an astonishing new light. Please Saturday 31st August, 11am & 2pm include at least 1 child under 16yrs) or small! Other treats include Dear Zoo, Horrible Histories keep an eye on our website for further details and enjoy Sunday 1st September, 11am & 2pm Groups of 10+ can get tickets for £9.50 each. Groups please book on 01992 531500. (Live on Stage with Awful Egyptians and Terrible Tudors) choosing some terrific shows! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; Suitable for ages approx. 3-7yrs and Oi Frog! packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and Rhys Thomas 55mins, no interval Director clumsy chaos! Direct from the West End, this Olivier Award nominated smash hit show and musical play by David Book, based on Look out for... the book by Judith Kerr, returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage! Hi-Jinks Festival Comedy to Christmas Show 27- 29 September look out for... The Close-Up Show The Snow Queen: Our popular family festival Saturday 21st September, 8pm Geoff Norcott A Frozen Fairytale Saturday 19th October, 8pm celebrating the arts returns! 21 September Expect fantastic shows and plenty Opening on 30th November and An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand of free, add on activities over Andy Parsons running until 1st January, don’t with 3 different magicians each show. Audiences get to experience the weekend to keep everyone 15 October miss the chance to celebrate our the magic in the intimate setting of our Studio, often taking part entertained. themselves. Prepare to be amazed! 10th Anniversary show. See pages 8-9 for details! Priscilla Queen £17.50 of Disaster 80mins. Suitable for ages 10+ 1 November This event takes place in our Studio, with unallocated seating 2 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Dyad Productions Bring Your Own Orlando Thursday 12th September, 7.45pm Baby Comedy Tuesday 17th September, 12noon (doors open at 11.15am for From the award-winning creators of Austen’s Women, Jane Eyre: soft play for babies) An Autobiography, I, Elizabeth and Female Gothic. Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s number one baby Find out in the life-affirming, comedic tale of an immortal poet whose friendly comedy club! ★★★★★ gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged, and ‘A luscious sweeping tale’ (The i) With the funniest stars from TV and the comedy circuit for you, whose irreverent, romantic adventures across British history provide and soft flooring, toys and more for baby, our shows are the ★★★★★ a magic-realist exploration of human identity; personal, sexual and perfect treat for both of you. ‘Truly extraordinary… one of the national. Based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf. Baby changing facilities and helping hands are available in the most exciting young performers on the £16 auditorium during the show, so that you can relax and enjoy the British Stage’ (British Theatre Guide) 90mins, no interval show (and maybe a G&T). Suitable for ages 10+, no strong language or adult themes Bring your baby and come and have a giggle with us £12 Suitable for adults with babies under 15mths. Most recommended for non-crawling/non-walking babies. Please note that we have very limited room for buggies. If you Arrival The life and rhymes are able to bring your baby in a sling, in your arms or in a car seat, that would be fantastic! The Hits of ABBA 60mins, no interval Friday 20th September, 7.45pm of Benjamin Zephaniah Babes in Arms tickets can be obtained from the Box Office free Saturday 14th September, 7.45pm of charge. Please pick one up on the day. On the 45th anniversary of their legendary Eurovision win, come and join us to celebrate the music of He befriended Nelson Mandela, fought in the 1980s race riots and recorded one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time. radical reggae music with Bob Marley’s former band. The Comedy ARRIVAL’s multi award-winning show is returning Benjamin Zephaniah was unable to read and write for 2019 following sell out shows in over 20 different at school but became one of Britain’s most countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages remarkable poets. Store: Hertford across the UK. Friday 13th September, 8pm In a compelling and inspiring show, Zephaniah will The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the explain how he fought injustice and discrimination to including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a ‘Voulez Vous’, and of course ‘Waterloo’, plus many more! lead a remarkable life, while sharing a selection of breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to favourite stories and poems. see tomorrow’s stars today. With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, ARRIVAL brings Signed copies of The Life and Rhymes of We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Benjamin Zephaniah will be available after the showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show. show. Aftershow book signing at every venue. Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year! £22 £23 £16 2hrs plus an interval 80-90 minutes, including a Q&A, followed by a meet ‘n’ approx 2hrs including an interval Suitable for all ages, but Hertford Theatre recommends greet afterwards during which Benjamin will sign books Suitable for ages 16+. most suitable for ages 8+ Live comedy usually contains adult themes and strong language. 4 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Geoff Norcott I, Clara The Scummy Taking Liberties Clara Schumann – Mummies Saturday 21st September, 8pm He’s written for shows ranging from A Life in Music Saturday 28th September, 8pm Have I Got News For You and C4’s Geoff Norcott’s unique brand of provocative Alternative Election to Judge Sunday 22nd September, 3pm Join comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn as stand-up is hitting the road again with Romesh, Roast Battle and they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from ‘Taking Liberties’. Lucy Parham – piano JFL’s Katherine Ryan Stand Juliet Stevenson – narrator drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be up show. Scripted by Lucy Parham Expect stand-up, sketches, songs, and some very honest and blunt without being a dick. Mostly. scummy stories. £14.50 Created to celebrate 200 years since Clara Wieck As seen on The Mash Report, Live at the 2hrs including an interval Schumann’s birth in 1819, I, Clara tells her extraordinary £18 Apollo and Mock the Week. Geoff has also Suitable for ages 16+. life story in her own words. approx 2hrs including an interval appeared frequently on Question Time Parental discretion Suitable for ages 18+ The narrative of I, Clara, drawn from letters and diaries, and can be regularly seen putting the cat advised.
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