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PROGRAMMEJAN - APR 2019

@HertfordTheatre /hertfordtheatre BOX OFFICE: 01992 531 500 | www.hertfordtheatre.com 2 AN EVENING Welcome WITH Welcome to your new spring brochure! to be fascinating and very, very funny evenings. The Live Show 2019 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 two music icons who are at the top of with Pound For Pound: The Live Show, 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 youthful Georgie Fame hit the Hertford continue to support your local theatre and VIP Meet & Greet tickets! 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 down a show or two that you’d love to see, and greet with the boys afterwards, and a They also have some fun games & maybe a show poster. while you can! get those tickets and we’ll see you here for special guest thrown in too. a spring full of surprises! These are very limited, so book early to We’ve also got two of this country’s most Jake & Spencer will also be serving up avoid disappointment! popular politicians with us to share their Happy hunting! insider stories on some of the stars they £21 for a Standard ticket or £41 for a VIP stories and their experiences on both have hosted on their show, including Chris Rhys Thomas Eubank, Tony Bellew, Gary Lineker, Piers Meet & Greet ticket (limited availability) sides of the party political spectrum: Ann Director Morgan, Barry McGuigan, Tyson Fury & Ray 2hrs 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 for...

Elmer The Patchwork Showaddywaddy in Concert Elephant Show 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 Wednesday 27th March, 8pm million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively. Vienna Festival Ballet: Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which MUSIC Coppélia reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. Saturday 20th April, 5pm So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’! £26 2hrs including an interval hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 12+ 4 The Close Up Show The Circus Saturday 19th January, 8pm Saturday 16th February, 8pm MAGIC Saturday 30th March, 8pm of Horrors Saturday 20th April, 8pm Comedy Saturday 18th May, 8pm Circus An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand with 3 magicians each show. Thursday 31st January, 7.45pm Audiences get to experience the magic in the intimate setting of our Studio, often taking part themselves. Prepare to be amazed! tion of bizarre & fantastic circus £17.50 The spectacular features an amazing amalgama or story and the darkest of magic – 1hr, 20mins acts all woven into a sensational shock / horr w with w level, a Rock n Roll roller coaster of a sho Suitable for ages 10+. taking the show to a whole ne ormed with a forked tongue firmly in each This event takes place in our Studio, which has limited, a mainly original soundscape & perf unallocated seating. cheek, you’ll certainly Die Laughing. ‘Freaking Awesome’ The Sun ‘Bloodthirsty & Burlesque’ The Independent £22 or £20 concessions erval 2hrs including an int trong language or ages 18+. The show contains adult themes, some s Stephen Suitable f f a sensitive nature should K AmoS yone bringing a child under 18yrs or those o and an ww.circusofhorrors.co.uk Bouquets and Brickbats be aware of the show content via w

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+

hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee 6 LIVE ON The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars MUSIC STAGE The Ronnie Scott’s Story: 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, COMEDY 2pm and 6pm Friday 22nd March, 1.30pm & 4.30pm The Thinking Get ready for the best songs from all your Saturday 23rd March, 11am & 2pm favourite female stars in one fabulous fun- Join the witch and her cat on their mission Drinkers 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 the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are flying Friday 8th February, 8pm enormously talented girls bring you up close and personal with the greatest female pop happily on their broomstick when they pick 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. Rihanna will all be dropping in to the biggest Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 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 videos and superb vocals Pop Divas Live! is Get a sneak preview of the show at boozer via Wild West saloons, Victorian gin the perfect pop concert experience for the roomonthebroomlive.co.uk palaces and the secret Speakeasy. You'll little divas in your life. learn a lot, you'll laugh a lot and, don't £13 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 Sunday Times ★★★★ ‘Perfect introduction £15 £9 each and get 2hrs including an interval to the theatre’ £16 11th ticket free SUNDAY EXPRESS 2hrs including an interval Suitable for ages 4+ and their families 1hr, no interval Suitable for strictly ages 18+ Suitable for ages ★★★★★ 3+ and their ‘A truly theatrical feast’ families THE LIST hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee

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Contexture Theatre present COMEDY Morgan & West present Non-Seance MAGIC A work in progress* 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. The Herts & Morgan & West will prove themselves not only to be the 19th century's greatest magical duo but Essex Festival of The also distinctly above average mediums. Playwriting 2019 *This is a work in progress so expect new bits, Shortlisted Showcase on Tuesday Comedy old bits, and everything in between. 19th February, 7.30pm Feedback welcome, as long as it's nice Grand Final on Monday 25th Store and with biscuits. February, 7.30pm £10 A rare opportunity to see the exciting 2hrs including an interval new writing talent we have in our Hertford Suitable for for ages 11+ region - including a showcase of up to 6 Friday 1st March, 8pm 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 place to see tomorrow’s stars today. 'The Kids That Killed Ms Hannigan'). The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Bring Your Own 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. Baby Comedy COMEDY Don’t miss this unique celebration of local We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from writing and performing talent and revel in the around the globe, showcasing the brightest Tuesday 22nd January, 12pm depth and variety that theatre has to offer. names in comedy today. Tuesday 19th March, 12pm £12

Tickets are Pay What You Can, which means Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year! Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is 60mins, no interval you can book your ticket online or at the Box “Still the greatest and most influential comedy the UK's number one baby friendly Suitable for: adults with Office as normal and then pay your chosen club on the planet.” comedy club! babies under 12mths. amount at the end of the production via an Time Out Most recommended for envelope. £16 With the funniest stars from TV and the comedy circuit for you, and soft non-crawling/non-walking 2hrs, 30mins, including an interval 2hrs including an interval flooring, toys and more for baby, our babies. Please note that we Suitable for ages 7+, but adult only Suitable for: ages 16+. Live comedy shows are the perfect treat for both have very limited room for material will be performed in the second usually contains adult themes and strong of you. buggies. If you are able to half. language. "promises to leave at least one bring your baby in a sling, of you crying with laughter" Baby changing facilities are available in your arms or in a car seat, Mother and Baby Magazine in the auditorium during the show so that would be fantastic!

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COMEDY CHILDREn'S Gary THEATRE Rachel Delaney Parris Gagster's It's Fun to Pretend Paradise Saturday 23rd March, 8pm 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+

hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee 12 Rouse, Ye Women Mark COMEDY Thomas Check Up - Our NHS @70 AN DRAMA Wednesday 27th March, 8pm EVENING 26th March, 7.45pm Mark Thomas is 54, the NHS is 70, UK national 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 what will they both look like? Productions presents Based on a series of interviews with leading ROUSE, YE WOMEN: Mary Macarthur Alan experts in and on the NHS and residencies in and the Women Chainmakers- a folk hospitals and surgeries, Thomas working with opera by Neil Gore and John Kirkpatrick director Nicolas Kent, uses his own demise to Johnson In 1910 the women chain makers of explore the state we’re in. Cradley Heath focussed the world’s ‘Thomas is a terrific attention on the plight of Britain’s performer and In My Life low-paid women workers involved in raconteur….funny, raw the ‘home-working sweated industries’, and angry’ Wednesday 24th April, 7.45pm hammering out chain-links in sheds in The Guardian the backyards of their homes with their Alan Johnson is one of the most popular babies and children for 5 shillings (25p) Supported by the politicians of recent times and now a best- for a 50-hour week. Wellcome Trust selling author, his memoirs selling half a 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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Illustration © Jim Field 2016 Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Publishers HarperCollins by Licensed © Jim Field 2016 Illustration HHHHH Strictly DANCE/ ‘A spectacular show for all the family’ WORKSHOP FAMILIES MAGAZINE Ann (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 and practical dance workshop, with Ann choreographed by Moving Memory Dance Theatre. The performance Widdecombe tells the stories of the individual ‘Beautifully scripted, Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a performers, who are adults from across problem because his family love them. Thursday 28th March, 7.45pm Hertfordshire. intelligently connected, After the performance you will join the Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is Sailing dangerously close to National and skilfully performed… Treasure status, one of the most dancers for a dance workshop to find stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his out more about how they created the outspoken politicians of our time this talented group are birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year embarks on her first ever national tour. piece. No dance experience is necessary. producing some of the Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents Entertaining, enlightening and as would pay for. And yet there he is, on the bus, heading controversial as you would expect, (There will be options to do the best children’s theatre Margaret Thatcher and Craig Revel workshop seated for those with limited to... oh no. A farm. Horwood collide as Ann lifts the lid on life mobility.) we have seen’ After a bizarre school trip unlike any other, Malcolm in Westminster and shares behind-the- 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 anyone. But will he end up the same as before? Because Strictly Come Dancing, Have I Got News with you to the session. £15 or £56 for a Family Ticket For You and Celebrity Big Brother. sometimes the hardest thing to become is... yourself. (4 people, including at least 1 child) £5 £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. hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee 16 Luke MUSIC Jermay GEORGIE Intuition FAMEIN CONCERT Thursday 21st March, 7.45pm 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 icon of the British music scene. Wednesday 10th April, 2pm This will be a unique experience- From the producers of The Very Hungry it’s funny, entertaining, emotional, “Sends us home happy to have been Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck CHILDREN'S controversial, uplifting and insightful! in the presence of genuine cool” The Guardian Live on Stage comes another SHOW Please note: No spirit mediumship will be 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 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee his show!” David Blaine 18 Join us this Easter for some Steeleye fantastic family fun! Amazing Span 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 everyone mesmerized. From square the towering walls of her enormous 50th Anniversary Tour bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado garden, the world has been changing and bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, there is very little green left. One day, the the Amazing Bubble Man conjures children - tired of playing on hard roads Saturday 30th March, 8pm shrieks of laughter and gasps of and grey rooftops - find a chink in the Space Oddity’. ‘Suspicious Minds’. Fifty years on and Steeleye Span are set amazement from all ages. (Most giant's wall and climb through, changing ‘Pinball Wizard’. ‘Whole Lotta Love’. to mark this incredible milestone with a shows include live music by Jet Black the course of the children’s and Grinter's ‘Come Together’ - 1969 could easily be tour that will celebrate a band that are Pearl). lives forever. still as creative and vital now as they said to be a vintage year for music, the £12 each or £46 for a Family Ticket were all those years ago. Powerful storytelling, captivating end of a decade that changed the world (4 people, including at least 1 child) puppetry, beautiful design, enchanting and the introduction to one that would Led as ever by the iconic Maddy Prior, 65minutes, no interval music and a sprinkling of magic sums up prove equally inspirational. the latest seven piece line-up will Suitable for all ages this very special show. draw on the group’s incredible history It would also see the birth of a band £12 each or £44 for a Family Ticket (4 that would start as an idea to electrify to provide a night of favourites and surprises from down the decades. CHILDREN'S people, including at least 1 child) traditional music and would go on to 55minutes, no interval become one of the most enduring stories £24 SHOW in the folk world and beyond. Suitable for most ages, but aimed at an CHILDREN'S THEATRE adult audience 2hrs including 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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Vienna Festival Ballet presents Semi-Toned: CoppElia Homecoming LIVE & ENCORE Thursday 4th April ,7.45pm NT Encore Semi-Toned is the University of Exeter’s SCREENINGS all male a cappella sensation. The Madness of NT Encore: The They’ve won national and international George III 12A Tragedy of King awards for their stunning performances ( ) and appeared on national television and Tuesday 8th January, 7pm Richard the Second critically acclaimed shows all across the £15 or £11 for school groups Tuesday 29th January, 7pm USA. Suitable for ages 12+ £15 or £11 for school groups Since its inception, Semi-Toned has 210min Suitable for: no age suitability has been quickly become one of the leading forces given yet for this screening in UK a cappella. NT Encore 150 min In 2015 they were crowned champions of Allelujah! by the Voice Festival UK, and they are still RSC Encore the only a cappella group ever to win a Alan Bennett 15 Broadway Baby Bobby Award. ( ) Troilus and BALLET Friday 11th January, 7pm Beyond the UK, Semi-Toned are ready £15 or £11 for school groups Cressida to embark on their fourth consecutive Suitable for ages 15+. Strong language Thursday 7th February, 7pm tour, this time here at home, having been throughout. Saturday 20th April, 5pm hailed an “international success”. £15 or £11 for school groups 155min including an interval 210min A lively production infused with old These young men perform a variety of Suitable for ages 12+ world charm, Coppélia appeals to hits from the 70s through to the present NT Encore audiences of all ages with its captivating day combining their tight harmonies story of an eccentric toymaker and his Anthony with slick choreography and trademark NT Encore beloved doll. humour. and I'm Not Vienna Festival Ballet’s eternal 2hrs including an interval Cleopatra production of Coppélia embellishes £15, £13 concessions and £11 children 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 £15 or £11 for school groups Dr. Coppelius and his prized doll, and the £15 or £11 for school groups Suitable for an adult audience two lovers, Swanhilda and Franz on an 150min enchanting evening of mischief, frivolity 210min, including an interval Suitable for ages 12+ 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 your child can sit through a full length ballet. MUSIC

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Hertford Diverse Performing Arts LOCAL Symphony Showcase 2019 Orchestra Saturday 2nd March, 7pm Orchestral HD&OS presents TALENT 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 performing arts group. Featuring Dvořák Slavonic Dances Nos. 1-4 and Dvořák Violin Concerto, Soloist: Esther £13.50 or £11 concessions. Suitable for most Abram and Rachmaninov Symphonic ages Dances £18 adults, £15 concessions, Ware £6 children/students. Suitable for all ages Operatic 2hrs including an interval presents Starlight Stars Stage My Fair & Screen Spectacular! Lady Wednesday 17th April, 12pm & 3pm 5th - 9th March, 7.30pm Saturday 9th March, 2.30pm matinee Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th Monday 29th April – Friday 3rd May, 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 show! The 58th year of Hertford’s nationally £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, Aladdin and his magic lamp, along with a adjudicated each evening by Chris Jaeger CSD Carter School cast of colourful characters in this family MBE, FRSA, GoDA. friendly show! of Dance presents Best £15 for a Nightly ticket or £45 for a Weekly Theatre Various ticket prices, starting from £11. A Great Big Dance ticket Please see online for full details. Show Arts 2hrs including an interval Group rates available for Thursday to Suitable for most ages, but aimed at an Sunday 27th January, 5.30pm StarStruck Sunday shows, via 01992 531500 older teen/adult audience. There may adult Saturday 13th April, 4pm Sunday 31st March, 7pm 2hrs including an interval content. Suitable for all ages- there will likely be loud A great demonstration of dance The students of Best Theatre Arts return 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 Sunday 3rd February, 2.30pm and 4.15pm Lights! Camera! Action! Help HSO rebuild its Magnificent Musical Machine in this short and engaging children’s Saturday 23rd February, 2pm and 7pm concert. Fancy dress optional. Audience participation guaranteed! Join our talented pupils for a dance £8 adults, £5 children under 16yrs spectacular from ages 3 to 18. Suitable for ages 2+ with their families Classes in Welwyn Garden City. Established 1hr, no interval for over 50 years.

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24 Courtyard Arts at Hertford Theatre Hertford Regional College- HND Resident Photography students Together Classes 3rd January – 26th January Pre-Schoolers This work by Alex Whitney explores themes Steven C. Dance& surrounding identity and Little Bees Music Classes social exclusion. Harvey Tuesdays & Fridays Landscapes 2006 – 2018 Specialist music classes for under 5yr olds Musical [email protected] John 26th February- 23rd March Zumbini Steven has travelled thousands of miles in Theatre Wednesday afternoons & Rowlinson search of inspiration for his paintings and Thursday mornings Piers from the Sea, a the display in these rooms offer an insight Elite Performers Academy Music and dancing for children Coastal Journey: Part Two into his wonder at our world. Mondays, 4.15pm –Worthing to Falmouth, and their parents Musical Theatre classes for ages 7+ including the Isle of Wight Helen Mason & Ana on 07861399763 [email protected] 29th January – 23rd February Georgina Pay School of As a sea kayaker and printer, wanting to Susie Coussens Dance: Royal Academy of share different views, the idea of visiting 'Life Stories' Dance & Ballet

all the piers in Britain as listed by the 23rd April – 18th Tuesdays from 7pm National Piers Society, and producing a Classes for children aged 4+ series of prints became a project. May 2019 to Advanced 2

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