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MAY - AUG 2019 @HertfordTheatre /hertfordtheatre I /hertfordtheatre BOX OFFICE: 01992 531 500 | www.hertfordtheatre.com Morgan & West’s UTTERLY SPIFFING SPECTACULAR MAGIC Summer’s around the corner… For our mini theatre-goers we’ve got a great line up of shows featuring all their favourite SHOW FOR KIDS (AND As the days begin to get longer we all start to characters: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Aliens make plans to fill those sunny afternoons and Love Underpants and Zog are all with us this CHILDISH GROWN-UPS) balmy evenings with something extra-special Sunday 5th May, 2pm summer. So why not make some magical and I very much hope that our new programme memories with the kids at Hertford Theatre? Time travelling magicians Morgan & West at Hertford Theatre will offer some surprises and They’d love it. present a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping delights that will fit the bill. brain-busting, opinion-adjusting death- Come and enjoy our beautifully air-conditioned We’ve got a great comedy line up this season defying mind-frying spirit-lifting paradigm- auditorium; watch a show or catch a film in and, amongst many others, I’m thrilled to shifting outlook-changing, furniture- wonderful comfort and chill out this summer welcome the always-hilarious Pam Ayres, rearranging magic extravaganza! season with a glass of wine, some fizz or a always-brilliant Mark Watson and the always- cooling ice-cream. Make the most of those long Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a in-the-news Seann Walsh! As well as a side- summer days and evenings. hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck splitting show that celebrates the always- full of tricks and tea. Mixing brain boggling legendary Morecombe and Wise. If you are So, have fun picking your favourite shows, book illusion and good old fashioned tomfoolery, looking for a laugh, don’t miss any of them! early to avoid missing out and I look forward Morgan & West present a show for all the to seeing at Hertford Theatre soon. And finally, On the live music front, The Tiger Lillies join us family, where magic and silliness a bound! a huge thank you for supporting your local this summer with their truly unique live music theatre; we cannot do what we do without you. £15 each or £56 for a Family Ticket (for 4 people, show. With their extraordinary vocal talents must include at least 1 child under 16yrs) and remarkable musical abilities, this is a Happy Summer! 60mins, no interval rare chance to see them on our stage! On the Rhys Thomas Suitable for ages 5+ other hand, if you like your music smoother Director and cooler this summer then book now for the Younger children are most welcome too legendary Drifters; celebrating 60 years in pop music. Amazing! Morgan & West Unbelievable Science Show Look out for... for Kids: A Work In Progress* Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Thursday 9th May, 7pm bring their knowledge Tribe Friday 10th May, 7pm to the stage! Thursday 9th May, 7.45pm Unbelievable Science is an Expect explosive thrills, interactive science show for the chemical spills and a risk whole family, where experiments assessment that gives their Chores take place right before your eyes! stage manager chills. Sunday 16th June, 2.30pm Captivating chemistry! Phenomenal £10 physics! Bonkers biology! 90mins including an interval Shappi Khorsandi Suitable for ages 7+ Skittish Warrior... Magicians, time-travellers and all Confessions of a Club Comic round spiffing chaps Morgan & This show takes place in our Studio, Friday 28th June, 8pm West have a secret past – they are which has unallocated seating and a genuine, bona-fide, legitimately holds a maximum of 60 people. qualified scientists, and now are 2 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee *This is a work in progress so expect new bits, old bits, and everything in between. Feedback welcome, as long as it’s nice and with biscuits. An Evening Mugenkyo Taiko Mark Watson Drummers: TRIBE The Infinite Show of Eric & Ern Thursday 9th May, 7.45pm Friday 10th May, 8pm with Ian Ashpitel and The UK’s original touring taiko Tribe returns Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on to the road with a brand new show of skill, ‘Taskmaster’, half-killed on ‘Bear Grylls’ Jonty Stephens stamina & red-hot rhythms to stir your soul! Celebrity Island’, Watson returns to what Friday 21st June, 7.45pm he’s best at: being indoors. As Mugenkyo approach their 25th year From the Olivier nominated duo behind the as Europe’s longest established taiko Inspired by the mostly alarming state of hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed organisation, they celebrate the growth the world his children are growing up in, and West End Hit , Eric & Little Ern. of their Tribe of performers from across a genuine, urgent desire to do something the globe, with the latest captivating This is a brilliant homage crammed full about it, this show is about empathy. performance of sharp synchronisation, of renditions of those famous comedy ‘He sparkles with originality and verve’ Chortle dramatic choreography and sumptuous An Evening with sketches, that hits all the right notes! soundscapes, all wrapped up in a breath- ‘A kind of unstoppably funny Superhero’ From Greig’s Piano concerto to Mr Memory, taking display of high energy and powerful Sunday Times “Arsenal!” It’s a show full of Morecambe rhythms on huge taiko drums. Pam Ayres and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and £20 sketches and of course a musical guest. “Mugenkyo showcases its musical presentation in 2hrs including an interval Wednesday 8th May, 7.30pm totally modern style, making the esoteric thoroughly Suitable for ages 14+ “I never thought I’d see Morecambe and Wise live - pop… sustaining its appeal right to the climax, Pam Ayres has been making the nation I think I just have!” Ben Elton Parental discretion laugh for over 40 years. winning thunderous applause.” The Stage advised as live comedy £23 will contain strong £24, £20 concessions, £14 for under 16’s year olds Funny and warm, her charming understated 2hrs including an interval language and adult 2hrs including an interval manner belies a rare comic precision. Suitable for most ages topics Suitable for all ages over 5yrs old Recent TV appearances for BBC TV include Group Discount: Buy at least 9 tickets in the Springwatch, Celebrity Mastermind, same transaction and receive 1 ticket free! The discount will apply automatically Celebrity Antique Road Trip, and Women at if you have at least 9 tickets in War: 100 Years of Service. your cart. Booking fees are not discounted. “Pam Ayres is absolutely essential to British humour, reminding us all to be tickled by the small joys and ridiculousness of everyday life. It’s not something poets often do – they’re usually too deep in love, death and angst.” Mail on Sunday – June 2018 £26 2hrs including an interval Suitable for an adult audience 4 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee The Close-Up Show Saturday 18th May, 8pm Audiences get to experience the Seann Saturday 22nd June, 8pm magic in the intimate setting Saturday 20th July, 8pm of our Studio, often taking part themselves. Prepare to be amazed! These intimate and hugely popular Walsh evenings of close-up magic, £17.50 After This One, I’m Going trickery and sleight of hand feature 80mins 3 different magicians each show, Suitable for ages 10+ Home (plus support) performing a 25 minute set in turn. Friday 24th May, 8pm This show takes place in our Close Up Magic is unique and these Studio, which has unallocated Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and events showcase some of the best seating and a holds a maximum of the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh exponents direct from the sell-out 60 people. is “unquestionably the best observational shows at The Magic Circle. Alice in comic of his generation (The Guardian). Returning from his run in America, where he Wonderland made his USA television debut appearance The Tiger Lillies Friday 31st May, 2pm on Conan, Seann Walsh is back on tour in the UK. Presented by KD Theatre Productions Ltd and Scott Richie Productions Ltd. This dishevelled, fiery, animated, fiercely Devil’s Fairground idle, millennial man child is one of best live Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her Saturday 1st June, 8pm comedians to have come out of the UK. magical adventures through Wonderland The Grammy nominated, Godfathers of alternative in this brand-new staging of Lewis ‘A cracking good show’ The Telegraph cabaret are in Hertford with a very special show Carroll’s family favourite ‘Alice In ‘One of comedy’s hottest properties... very celebrating their 30th anniversary. Wonderland.’ talented, very funny’ London Evening The world of The Tiger Lillies is dark and Come and join the tea party Standard hilarious with moments of immense beauty. and meet the Mad Hatter, The £16 White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat Formed in 1989, they perform new shows 2hrs including an interval and the Queen of Hearts worldwide and remain one of the most and 30 mins with Support plus many more exciting unique, provocative and genre-defying act Jake Lambert (subject colourful characters! bands of all time, winning an Olivier to change) award for their hit West End £15 each or £56 for a Family Suitable for ages 14+ musical Shockheaded Peter. Ticket (4 people but must Parental discretion include at least 1 child ‘The execution is impeccable advised as live under 16yrs) throughout. Phenomenal.’ comedy will 2hrs, including an The Guardian contain strong interval language and £21 Suitable for ages adult topics.