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. 2hrs 5+ Suitable for most ages as no age restriction has been given; however, it is likely to be aimed at adults.
6 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Alistair Barrie presents Edinburgh Festival Previews HHHHH ‘ZOG WILL HAVE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN Globe-trotting but Hertford local comedian Alistair Barrie can’t make it to The MUSICAL LAUGHING AND FALLING IN LOVE WITH THEATRE’ THEATRE REVIEW Edinburgh Festival this year, but has decided instead to showcase a short season Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present of previews featuring some of the finest performers who are making the trip to Scotland in August. LIVE Sunday 23rd June, 3pm Sunday 30th June, 3pm ON STAGE Paul Sinha Pete Firman Edinburgh Festival preview Edinburgh Festival Preview BASED ON THE BOOK ZOG BY
Whilst studying medicine in the 90s, Paul Expect Pete Firman’s trademark blend of laugh- ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY Mike Shepherd © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Scheffler. and Axel Julia Donaldson © 2010 took his first steps on the stand-up comedy out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic. Zog MUSIC & LYRICS BY Johnny Flynn circuit. He pursued both careers and at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe earned a Tuesday 11th June, 4.30pm Adults £15.50, Children £13.50 nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Award Mitch Benn Wednesday 12th June, 11am and 4.30pm 60mins, no interval (formerly Perrier). Not long after that Paul Ten Songs To Save The World Suitable for all ages, but aimed at hung up his stethoscope to become a full- One guy. One guitar. One audience Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children aged 3-8yrs old. time comedian. much-loved Zog comes to life in a (hopefully). One broken world and ten funny Groups of 10+ £13.50. magical adaptation directed by Mike songs to fix it. If, like Mitch Benn, you’re sick Groups must book via 01992 531500 Vikki Stone of the stupidity burying our world, then join Shepherd, with a sumptuous folk score by him as he sets out to cut a path through the Johnny Flynn featuring live musicians. Song Bird (Work - In - Progress) Schools! BS towards a brighter and saner future. From the team behind Tiddler and Other Multi award - winning comedian and musician Book your class or Key Stage in to see Zog Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog on Wednesday 12th June, 11am. Tickets for Vikki Stone (“Musical genius” Absolute Radio) £10 promises to be roaring fun for all ages. school groups are £11 for children and adults. returns with an all new show of her trademark 1hr in total with a short interval Email [email protected] to comedy songs and stand up. between the two acts HHHH reserve your seats. Suitable for ages 14+, but parental discretion ‘SUPERBLY FUN, Zog 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by advised as stand-up comedy usually contains COLOURFUL AND Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
strong language and adult topics. HEARTWARMING’ MY THEATRE MATES These shows take place in our Studio, which has limited, unallocated seating.
Chores
Sunday 16th June, 2.30pm £15 or £56 for a Family Ticket (4 people but must Do you want to see one of the include at least 1 child funniest family shows around? under 16yrs) Look no further! All the way 60mins, no interval from Australia, Chores tells Suitable for the whole family the story of two brothers who don’t want to tidy their room. Join us for free, drop-in pre- In this award-winning comedy show Father’s Day activities circus show, Julian Roberts and from 11.30am-2pm. (Chores Derek Llewellin perform death- ticket holders only) defying stunts the whole family 8 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee will love! The Comedy Store Hertford Friday 14th June, 8pm With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. £16 2hrs including an interval Suitable for ages 16+. Live comedy usually contains adult themes and strong language. Shappi Khorsandi Skittish Warrior... Saturday 29th June 1pm and 3pm £15 each or £56 for a Family Ticket (for 4 Confessions of a Club Comic Sunday 30th June 11am and 2pm people but must include at 1 least child under 16yrs) The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/ Friday 28th June, 8pm Babes in Arms under 18mths are free of illustrator Eric Carle has delighted charge. Please ask our Box Office for a free Comedian, author, cultural icon and - most recently - idiot generations of readers since it was first Babe in Arms ticket. who agreed to be tortured on ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out published in 1969 selling more than 43 60mins, no interval Of Here!’, Shappi Khorsandi is a woman of many million copies worldwide. Suitable for all ages, but we recommend parts. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers most suitable for children under 6yrs old But live comedy is where she’s in her with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue and their families. element, and now - after her spell in paper collage illustrations and distinctively Slightly younger or older children may also the jungle - she sets out for the simple stories, introducing generations of enjoy the show. more welcoming destination of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to Hertford. their first experience of reading itself. “She has plenty to say, and says The timeless classic has made its way off it with pointedness and potency” the page and onto the stage. Created by Guardian Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar £16 Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable 2hrs including an interval puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Suitable for ages 14+. Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Please note that live comedy usually Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, contains adult topics and strong language. the star of the show celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2019 The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 10 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Why Mummy Gyles Brandreth Doesn’t Give Break a Leg a ****! Sunday 28th July, 3pm An Evening With Gill Sims They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, Thursday 13th June, 7.30pm author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got Author of online sensation Peter and Jane, Gill News For You and Countdown star is back on tour Sims is the number one best-selling author with his new show celebrating all things theatrical. behind Why Mummy Drinks its follow up Why Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of Mummy Swears and the recently announced deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers dazzling Bring Your Own Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a ****! wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping. Join Gill as she is interviewed about her blog, Baby Comedy books, character and much more! HHHH★‘A master raconteur’ Telegraph HHHH★ ’Total joy’ Scotsman Tuesday 21st May, 12noon There will be readings from her books and (doors open at 11.15am) also a chance to ask Gill questions from the £21 audience. Books will be available to purchase 2hrs including an interval Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s and sign as well. Suitable for ages 11+. Stand-up comedy contains adult number one baby friendly comedy club! themes and strong language. Why Mummy Drinks spent over six months With the funniest stars from TV and the in the Sunday Times bestsellers Top Ten comedy circuit for you, and soft flooring, and was the number one bestselling debut toys and more for baby, our shows are the hardback novel of 2017 and her second book perfect treat for both of you. Why Mummy Swears, published in early Baby changing facilities are available in the 2018, was a Number One Sunday Times auditorium during the show and helping bestseller for seven consecutive weeks and hands, so that you can relax and enjoy the has spent a total of 18 weeks in the Top Ten. show (and maybe a G&T). £16 www.byobcomedy.com 60mins followed by an interval, then a book signing £12 Suitable for ages 16+ 60mins, no interval Babes in Arms tickets can be obtained from the Box Office free of charge. Please pick Thursday 18th July, 7.45pm Night at the Movies, Come on Over to My one up on the day. Place, Stand By Me, Under the Boardwalk The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a Suitable for adults with babies under and many, many more! brand-new show performing all their classic 12mths. Most recommended for non- hits from the last six decades. The legendary £28 crawling/non-walking babies. group have previously been inducted into 2hrs including an interval Please note that we have very limited room the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, listed among Suitable for most ages but aimed at an for buggies. If you are able to bring your the greatest artists of all time by Rolling adult audience baby in a sling, in your arms or in a car Stone magazine and have produced an seat, that would be fantastic! incredible list of hits - including; Saturday
12 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Tickets Band A: £27, £25 Concessions and £100 for a Family Ticket Band B: £25, £23 Concessions and £92 for a Family Ticket Band C: £23, £21 Concessions and £84 for a Family Ticket Band D: £22, £20 Concessions and £80 for a Family Ticket Preview Performance: on Saturday 30th November, 1pm : £13 Relaxed Performance: on Friday 27th December, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December, “...as a town we are privileged to have 1pm : £13 (Specifically for families with SEN/ 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm Autism) this calibre of performance on our doorsteps.” Tuesday 17th – Thursday 19th December, Mum’s Guide To Hertford on The Astonishing Adventures of Pinocchio 2018 The performance on 27th December, 5pm will be 11am and 2pm BSL Signed. It is not a Relaxed Performance. For Celebrate 10 years of Christmas-magic-making at Brought to you by the same team that created last more info, visit our website. Saturday 21st – Tuesday 24th December, Hertford Theatre with The Snow Queen. year’s smash-hit production of The Astonishing 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm Adventures of Pinocchio; The Snow Queen will be kicking Groups of 15 or more people can get tickets for The story that inspired the smash-hit film Frozen is up a snow-storm this winter. Packed with heart-racing £18 per person. Groups need to book with our Follow the adventures of Santa and brought to life in an all-singing, all-dancing, all-snowing songs, foot-stomping dances and a sledge-run of fun; Box Office on 01992 531500. Jingleberry the Elf who have the very Christmas spectacular! you’ll have snow problem keeping the temperature up Saturday 30th November, Tuesday 24th December, important task of preparing all the presents Full of frosty frolics, nippy nonsense and chilly chuckles; this winter at Hertford Theatre! 1pm 11am & 3pm for Christmas day. You’ll also get to meet this brand-new family Christmas show will warm the Saturday 30th November, Thursday 26th December, Santa’s friends Rudolph the rapping reindeer Our 10th Anniversary Christmas show; The Snow Queen 5pm 1pm & 5pm cockles of the coldest heart! and Frosty the Singing Snowman! will give you and your family that stunning white Saturday 7th December, Friday 27th December, Join Gerda on the icy adventure of a life-time as she Christmas you’ve always dreamed of! 1pm & 5pm 1pm (Relaxed) This exciting, colourful, sing along scours The North for her missing best friend, Kai. But who Sunday 8th December, Friday 27th December, interactive show is perfect for 2 – 6 yr olds, Book now to avoid the avalanche! 1pm & 5pm 5pm (Signed) is that frost-covered lad called Jack? Who’s the feisty girl their families, pre-schools and nurseries. Saturday 14th December, Saturday 28th December, in the red hoodie? And who on earth lives in that shoe?! Suitable for ages 5+ and their families. 1pm & 5pm 1pm & 5pm Children will also get the chance to meet Babes in Arms and younger children But the biggest question of them all, as they come face Sunday 15th December, Sunday 29th December, Santa and receive their very own Christmas are welcome. Duration is likely 1pm & 5pm 1pm & 5pm to frosty-face: can Gerda thaw the icy clutches of The present! to be 2hrs, 15mins, including Saturday 21st December, Monday 30th December, Snow Queen and rescue Kai? an interval. 1pm & 5pm 2pm £12 for Children, Sunday 22nd December, Tuesday 31st December, £9 for Adults. 1pm & 5pm 2pm 60mins. Suitable Hello teachers! Monday 23rd December, Wednesday 1st January, for ages 2-6yr Bring your whole school, key stage or class here for their Christmas treat. 1pm & 5pm 2pm olds and their School shows run from 2nd- 6th December, 10.30am & 1.30pm, 10th - 13th December, 10.30am & 1.30pm and families. 17th - 19th December, 10.30am & 1.30pm. This show takes Tickets cost £12 for children and adults. Birthday and school shout-outs during the show. place in our Studio, You’ll get a free adult ticket with every 10 children A dedicated team who will work with you which is limited to to make your visit enjoyable and stress-free. 60 seats. Booking Free ice-creams for all children during the interval in advance Simply email [email protected] Apply for £100 back towards your transport costs. is strongly advised.
14 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Thursday 27th June, 7.45pm Don’t miss this spectacular group that promise “an unmissable show with talent, Direct from London’s West End and Broadway, flair and fun – West End Frame” UK Pink Floyd The Barricade Boys are back on the road with their FIVE STAR international tour! Fabulous ★★★★★ “These guys are fantastic... DON’T miss harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good this show!” Alfie Boe Experience looks and fantastic personalities. ★★★★★ “Do you hear the people sing? Yes! Friday 12th July, 7.45pm The Barricade Boys showcase the UK’s finest With dashing good looks, incredible voices and Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in male voices from the world’s longest running outstanding musical magic!” Elaine Paige, BBC concert, this highly authentic show features over 50 years of hits by musical - Les Misérables. Radio 2 this iconic band. As seen on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ and ‘The Paul £24 The highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs O’Grady Show’ The Barricade Boys are quickly 2 hours including an interval from both iconic albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals as securing their place as theatre land’s newest Suitable for ages 8+ well as Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another and most exciting show! Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb alongside impressive video After sell out performances in London’s West projection and a stunning light show. End, an appearance on Broadway and many With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and world class international dates this exceptional group production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things bring their show to Hertford for ONE NIGHT Floyd and appeals to fans of all ages. ONLY! £25 2hrs including an interval Suitable for most ages, but we recommend most suited to ages 14+ 16 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee “an excellent show for the entire family” Aliens Love Primary Times “a close encounter of the most entertaining kind!” Underpants METRO Friday 26th July, 1pm & 4pm Can you spot all the aliens and their pants Saturday 27th July, 11am & 2pm hidden in our brochure? Count all the aliens and pants you can find, add them up and Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben send in your answer to Cort [email protected] Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith by 8th July 2019. This zany and hilarious tale based on the The winner will be drawn at random on 9th best-selling children’s book is wonderfully July 2019 and they will receive a pack of brought to life on stage for the very first time. Aliens Love Underpants goodies! With stunning effects, madcap action, £14 original music (and lots of aliens of course!) 55mins no interval this fantastically fresh and funny production Suitable for ages 3+ and their families. will delight the whole family. Slightly younger or older children may also You’ll laugh your PANTS off! enjoy the show. For a sneak preview go to underpantslive.com
Extra Alien-tastic Activities! Drop in and take part in free Aliens Love Underpants activities and colouring sheets from 10am- 5pm on 23rd - 27th Friday 30th August, 1.30pm & 4.pm Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful July. Limited space. Saturday 31st August, 11am & 2pm family show; packed with oodles of magic, Sunday 1st September, 11am & 2pm sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! Come and meet the cast and aliens from the show after the 1pm show A musical play adapted and directed by A stunning stage adaptation of the classic on 26th July. DAVID WOOD, based on the book by JUDITH tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be KERR surprised! Family dress-up competition! During the shows on 27th July, Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award Watch the trailer at TigersTeaLive.com we’ll be running a dressing-up nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who £14 or £50 for a Family Ticket (for 4 people, competition! Best-dressed aliens Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over must include at least 1 child under 16yrs) (in underpants!) will win an 10 years on stage! Groups of 10+ can get tickets for £9.50 each. Aliens Love Underpants The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Groups please book on 01992 531500. goodie bag! mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it 55mins, no interval possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect Suitable for children aged 3+. to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
18 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee £15 or £11 for school groups The Life and Rhymes of Dear Zoo Live! Benjamin Zephaniah Wednesday 6th November, 1.30pm & 4pm RSC Saturday 14th September, 7.45pm Thursday 7th November, 10.30am & 1.30pm As You Like It In an inspiring show, Zephaniah will explain This production will delight all ages with child - Tuesday 7th May, 7pm how he fought discrimination to lead a engaging puppets, music and lots of audience remarkable life, while sharing a selection of interaction. Come into the forest; dare to change your favourite stories and poems. state of mind. Directed by Kimberley Sykes . £14 each for children and adults. Babes in £23 Arms (children under 18mths) go free! 176mins including an interval NT Encore 90 minutes, including a Q&A and meet ‘n’ 55 mins, no interval. Most suitable for ages Small Island greet and book signing after the show. NT Encore 2-5yrs old and their families. Bring your school along! Please contact All My Sons Horrible Histories [email protected] Tuesday 18th June, 7pm RSC Terrible Tudors, Awful Egyptians for more information. by Arthur Miller and directed by Jeremy 17th October - 20th October, various times Herrin and starring Academy Award-winner Measure and dates for each title. Sally Field and Bill Pullman. for Measure Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special 165mins Wednesday 28th August, 7pm effects, these two astounding shows are Artistic Director, Gregory Doran directs this guaranteed to thrill your family. RSC new production. Bring your school along! Please contact [email protected] for Taming of the Shrew Duration tbc more information. Wednesday 26th June, 7pm Adults £17.50, Children under 14yrs £13.50 Justin Audibert turns Shakespeare’s energetic or £58 for a Family Ticket (4 seats, must comedy of gender and materialism on its Margaret Atwood Live In Cinemas (12A) include at least 1 child under 14yrs) head. Suitable for ages 5+ Tuesday 10th September, 7.30pm Duration tbc The wait is over....The Testaments, Margaret NT Encore Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Stewart Francis Small Island Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. Into The Punset Tuesday 9th July, 7pm The momentous literary event will be Thursday 24th October, 8pm celebrated with an exclusive live cinema Back by popular demand and Adapted by Helen Edmundson and based on broadcast, as Fane Productions present an returning to Hertford once more in the novel by Andrea Levy. evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, the last leg of his last tour EVER!!! Duration tbc literary critic and inventor. £25 Suitable for ages 16+ 2hrs including an interval 20 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee Iconic Performing Arts presents Kristie Louise Dance Iconic Goes Around Academy presents The World Around The World – Sunday 23rd June, 4pm A Journey of Dance Students aged 3-18 take iconic London Sunday 21st July, 1pm & 6pm Hertford Symphony Orchestra characters on a trip of a lifetime around the HD&OS world. Featuring slap stick comedy, your Join KLDA for their second Summertime Summer Concert favourite pop-songs and musical tunes along Show, showcasing children & adults in a Young Idea presents with Contemporary dance and Street Dance. journey of dance & music, as they visit Saturday 22nd June, 7.45pm different countries from around the world. Featuring: Elgar Overture ‘In the South’. £10 adults, £8 for children under 12 High School Musical £14 adults, £11 for Over 65s & Under 14s Wednesday 15th - Saturday 18th May, 7.30pm Elgar Cello Concerto. Soloist: Steffan Morris. 2hrs including an interval Suitable for all ages Saturday 18th May, 3pm Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’. Guest Suitable for all ages Full of catchy songs and exciting dance Conductor: Jonathan Mann Three Counties Youth Ballet routines, Disney’s ‘High School Musical on £18 adults, £15 concessions, £6 children/ Xpressions Dance presents Stage!’ explores issues of friendship, first love students. 2hrs including an interval Curtain Call Pointe Perfection and acceptance. Suitable for most ages, but aimed at a Saturday 6th July, 3pm & 7pm Friday 2nd August, 7.30 pm teenage/adult audience. £13 on Wednesday, all other performances: An exciting showcase of favourite musicals, Saturday 3rd August 2.30 & 7.30 pm £17, £15 Concessions including Matilda, The Lion King and The Sunday 4th August, 2.30 pm Groups of 10+ get £1 off tickets purchased RARE Productions presents Greatest Showman performed by Xpression Performed by talented young dancers, Pointe for the same performance in the same Dance Pupils. Perfection is a must for dance lovers. transaction. (booking fee still applies) Wizard of Oz Groups book tickets via 01992 531500. Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th June, 7.30pm £13.50 adults, £9 children under 14yrs £17 Adults, £13 for Children & adults over 60yrs. 2hrs including an interval Saturday 8 June, 2.30pm 2hrs including an interval 2hrs including 2 intervals Suitable for most ages, but we recommend Suitable for all ages Suitable for all the family, but most suitable Follow Dorothy and friends on her journey to for children aged 6+ most suitable for children aged 7+ find the Wizard! Performed by local children DancePro Academy presents and teenagers, this show will include songs Hertford Symphony Orchestra from the MGM musical. Cassana Performance Magical Moments Academy presents A Night at the Opera £16 Adult, £14.50 for children under 16yrs Saturday 14th July, 11am & 2:30pm 2hrs, 10mins, including an interval DancePro Academy students sparkle and Saturday 11th May, 7.45pm High School Suitable for all ages, but RARE do not shine in Magical Moments! Death, love, magic potions, wild dances, even encourage Babes in Arms. £17. 2hrs including an interval Musical Jr. sexy shoes...it could only be the wonderful Suitable for all ages Saturday 10th August, 2.30pm & 6pm world of opera. Starlight Dance Academy presents Students aged 6 to 14 learn this show in a HSO, with singers Natasha Page and Rhys Momentum Theatre Academy presents week! Expect music, dancing and a jam- Batt, present some of the world’s most 21 Saturday 15th June, 6.30pm West End Nights to packed production showcasing young local famous arias. scenes and interludes. talent. There will be a free pre-concert talk by the Pupils of Starlight Dance Academy are proud to Broadway Lights present an evening of Tap, Ballet and Modern £13 adults, £10 children conductor, Tom Hammond, in the foyer at Saturday 20th July, 2pm & 7pm Suitable for most ages 6.45pm, no booking required. dancing, performed by ages 3 years up to the adult tappers to entertain, just sit back and enjoy! Performed by talented students aged 2hrs including an interval £18 adults, £15 concessions, £6 children/ 3-18yrs, this show will leave you with that students. 2hrs including an interval £15, £11 for Children under 12 Saturday Night Fever and promises there will Suitable for most ages, but aimed at a 2 hrs including interval be Electricity as We Will Rock You! Suitable for ages 2+. Not suitable for babes in arms. teenage/adult audience. £15 Adult, - £12 for Children under 14 and Concessions. 2hrs including an interval Suitable for all ages 22 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee at Hertford Theatre Pre-Schoolers Dance & Little Bees Music Classes Tuesdays & Fridays Musical Theatre Specialist music classes for under 5yr olds Elite Performers Academy [email protected] Mondays, 4.15pm Zumbini Musical Theatre classes for ages 7+ [email protected] Wednesday afternoons & Thursday mornings Georgina Pay School of Dance: Royal Academy of Music and dancing for children and their parents Dance & Ballet Tuesdays from 7pm Ana on 07861399763 Classes for children aged 4+ Baby Ballet to Advanced 2 (East Herts and West Essex) georginapayschoolofdance.co.uk Friday mornings Stagelight School of Dance Dance classes for babies and young children. Wednesdays Catherine Segal on easthertsandwestessex@ Dance classes for children, babyballet.co.uk teens & adults [email protected] Graham School of Dance Adults Tuesday afternoons & all day Saturday Ballet, street dance and tap Barre Concept Susie Coussens and Helen Mason A group exhibition of local artists! classes for children of all ages. This is a mixture of pilates, ballet and body 01279 654423 ‘Life Stories’ Courtyard Summer Show conditioning. Up tempo music and no experience required! 24th April – 18th May at Hertford Theatre Xpression Dance Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Tuesday mornings Life by Susie Coussens are large scale paintings 21st May – 10th August Jazz/Street dancing & singing for children/teens [email protected] depicting the beauty and line of the human form, Courtyard Arts are showing a selection of work to www.xpressiondance.co.uk whilst the Pieta series links traditional themes showcase local artists, including paintings, prints, BusyLizzy: Ante and Post Natal Yoga, Pilates with modern life. drawings and photography. & Fitness Classes They also reflect her interest in Renaissance art Wednesdays evenings & Thursday afternoons. and its relationship to contemporary issues in Classes for babies and also mums to be yoga. both painting and social context. www.busylizzyherts.co.uk/classes Chronicles by Helen Mason is a collection of Somewhere 2 Sing Choir paintings and mixed media drawings that record The informal adult choir for anyone who enjoys Interested in hiring our Studio places and events in her life. Memories are letting their voice out! or River Room for your class, recorded through shape,colour and text in a semi abstract way. Every Thursday, 7.30pm-9pm workshop or party? www.somewhere2sing.co.uk/in-hertford Contact Front of House Manager Ben on [email protected] or have a Our gallery is managed by Courtyard Arts. To exhibit, please email Peer Tower on look at our website under Venue. [email protected]. For sales or gallery enquires, please call 01992 509596
24 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee How to book Accessibility Terms and Conditions How to get here? www.hertfordtheatre.com Hertford Theatre is dedicated to providing All tickets and booking fees are Car excellent service to all. non-refundable. Hertford Theatre is in the middle of Hertford town Box Office: centre and can be accessed easily from the A414 01992 531500 Our Theatre, Café and Studio are all wheelchair Tickets can only be offered for re-sale when an or A10. Tues - Sat: 10am-5pm and pushchair friendly. If you use a wheelchair event is sold out. A credit voucher will be issued and would like to see a show, please call 01992 and the booking fee retained by Hertford Theatre. Train The Box Office closes at 5pm on 531500 to book a wheelchair space at least 72hrs Hertford East or North Stations are less than non-performance days or 15mins after before a show. A £1 administration fee will be applied to the 20mins walk away and go straight to London. the evening performance has started. following: (60mins to Moorgate or Liverpool Street). There is no public carpark at Hertford Theatre. The Box Office is open on a Sunday only if there is Please see our website for more information. · Ticket exchange for an alternative Hertford Theatre has no parking an event on. performance of the same production or film. available, including disabled bays. Hertford Theatre has a hearing loop in place and In person: · Seat changes within the same performance our Box Office will be able to help you use this The nearest carpark is on St Andrew Street, a 2 Hertford Theatre upon arrival. The Wash · Reprinting of tickets for any reason. minute walk away or at Hertford Hertford Theatre does not take reservations. If you various other town centre carparks. SG14 1PS Cinema Guide are booking for a group, please contact the Box Office. Our cinema guide is now out! Opening Times Look out for it when you next pop More information and our Bad Weather Policy can in or download it via our website. be viewed on our website. Our cafe is open Tues- Sat from 10am until the start of the evening event or the end of an interval, if there is one. fl Schools If there are events on a Sunday, our Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram School groups need to go directly to our cafe and Box Office will be open to for up to date news and competitions. Sign up to Marketing Team on 01992 531593. cover these. receive our e-newsletters via our website. Hertford Theatre will be closed to the public from 12th to 26th August. Tickets can still be booked online during this time via www.hertfordtheatre. com. Vouchers GifT Looking for a unique present? We now sell gift vouchers! The perfect present for any age, families or cinema fans! Call 01992 531500 to purchase! 26 hertfordtheatre.com | 01992 531500 | Each ticket price includes a £1 booking fee MAY JUNE JULY AUTUMN Morgan & West’s The Tiger Lillies Xpressions Dance HIGHLIGHTS Utterly Spiffing 1 June, 8pm 6 July, 3pm & 7pm Benjamin Zephaniah Spectacular Magic RARE Productions: NT Encore: 14 Sept, 7.45pm Show for Kids Wizard of Oz Small Island Geoff Norcott 5 May, 2pm 6 – 8 June 9 July, 7pm 21 Sept RSC: As You Like It Zog UK Pink Floyd 11 - 12 June I, Clara 7 May, 7pm Experience 22 Sept Pam Ayres An Evening With Gill Sims 12 July, 7.45pm 13 June, 7.30pm Horrible Histories 8 May, 7.30pm DancePro Academy The Comedy Store- Terrible Tudors/Awful Morgan & West 14 July, 11am & Hertford Egyptians 9 & 10 May, 7pm 14 June, 8pm 2.30pm 17 - 20 Oct Mugenkyo Taiko Starlight Dance The Drifters An Evening with Drummers Academy 18 July, 7.45pm Alice Roberts 9 May, 7.45pm 15 June, 6.30pm Momentum Theatre 22 Oct Mark Watson Chores Academy Stewart Francis 10 May, 8pm 16 June, 2.30pm 20 July, 2pm & 7pm 24 Oct, 8pm HSO: A Night at the NT Encore: All My Sons The Close-Up Show Dear Zoo Live! Opera 18 June, 7pm 20 July, 8pm 6 -7 Nov 11 May, 7.45pm An Evening of Eric & Ern Kristie Louise Dance The Snow Queen: HD&OS Young Idea: 21 June, 7.45pm Academy A Frozen Fairytale High School Musical HSO: Summer Concert 21 July, 1pm & 6pm 30 Nov- 1 Jan 15 - 18 May 22 June, 7.45pm Aliens Love Underpants The Close-Up Show The Close-Up Show 26- 27 July 18 May, 8pm 22 June, 8pm Gyles Brandreth Bring Your Own Baby Iconic Performing Arts 28 July, 3pm Comedy 23 June, 4pm 21 May, 12pm Alistair Barrie AUGUST Seann Walsh presents Edinburgh Festival Previews Three Counties 24 May, 8pm 23 June, 3pm Youth Ballet Alice in Wonderland 30 June, 3pm 2 - 4 Aug, 31 May, 2pm RSC: Taming of the Shrew CASSANA PERFORMANCE 26 June, 7pm ACADEMY 10 Aug, 2.30pm & 6pm Stars Of Les Misérables Featuring RSC: Measure for The Barricade Boys Measure 27 June, 7.45pm 28 Aug 7pm Shappi Khorsandi The Tiger Who Came 28 June, 8pm To Tea The Very Hungry 30 Aug- 1 Sept Caterpillar 29 - 30 June