“The play’s the thing…” William Shakespeare May 2014 The Rite of Spring/ Romeo and Juliet Friday 9th 7.45pm Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Saturday 10th 7.45pm HSO presents American Greats Wednesday 14th - Saturday 17th 7.30pm all days Sat matinee 3pm HD&OS Young Idea presents The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe Thursday 22nd 7.45pm Concert Theatre presents The Rite of Spring/Romeo and Juliet Saturday 24th 1pm & 3.30pm Premier Stage Productions & Classic Media present Postman Pat Live- It’s Showtime! Monday 26th 8pm Rich Hall Wednesday 28th 7.45pm Books@Hoddeson presents Meet the Author: Chris Tarrant Saturday 31st 3pm Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids Thursday 5th 7.45pm Les Enfants Terrible presents Ernest and the Pale Moon Friday 6th 8pm Josh Widdicombe: 'Incidentally' Thursday 12th Saturday 14th 7.30pm all days Rare Productions presents Sat matinee 2.30pm Les Miserables Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th 7pm Top Hat Stage School Youth Theatre presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Friday 20th 7.45pm Ballet Theatre UK presents The Little Mermaid Saturday 21st 7.45pm HSO presents Iconic Symphonies Thursday 26th 7.45pm Blofeld and Baxter Friday 27th 8pm Back by popular demand! Miles Jupp Saturday 28th 11.30am & 2.30pm Blunderbus presents Dotty the Dragon 8pm ENJO Jazz Orchestra nd Thursday, 22 May - 7.45pm “The result is a strange but strikingly innovative hybrid of concert recital and drama” The Telegraph Royal Shakespeare Company Cinema Screenings Henry IV Part I: 21/5/14 Henry IV Part 2: 18/6/14 Two Gentlemen of Verona: 3/9/14 All screenings at 7pm, tickets £15, £12 concessions or £10 for schools See a 3 plays ll for £28 Thursday 5 June - 7.45pm “Channelling Edgar Allan Poe and Henry James.. the company produces a compelling and macabre account of obsession, immurement and murder …” THE STAGE – CRITICS’ CHOICE (MUST SEE SHOW) Full descriptions inside. Please call the Box Office to book this offer Associated Organisations Burlesque Jems 07903 188404 [email protected] Pilates 07983 333050 [email protected] Dinky Dancers 01707 376220 [email protected] Shaolin Kickboxing 07837 027712 www.shaolinkickboxing.com Saturday 5 7.45pm Ultimate Elton and The Rocket Band Graham School of Dance 01279 654423 www.grahamschoolofdance.co.uk Staveley Theatre Academy 07843 271371 [email protected] Thursday 10th 7.45pm Virginia Ironside: Growing Old Disgracefully Hartbeeps 07581 485794 www.hartbeeps.com/Clare.html The National Trust 01992 623514 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hertfordassoc Friday 11th 7pm Xpression Dance presents A Night at the Movies Hertford Regional College 01992 411411 www.hrc.ac.uk Tiger Cheer 07941 288670 www.clairestatham01.wix.com/tiger Saturday 12th 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sophie Edwards School of Dance Saturday 19th Sunday 20th 6.30pm all days Sun matinee 1.30pm Graham School of Dance Show Hertford Yoga Shala 07946 508134 www.hertfordyogashala.co.uk July 2014 Thursday 3rd th University of the 3rd Age 01992 410000 www.hertfordu3a.org.uk Little Bees Music Classes 01992 511400 [email protected] Xpression Dance 07795 436361 [email protected] Piccalilli’s - Drama for Little Nippers 07980 836881 www.piccalillis.co.uk May - July 2014 June 2014 Pick one screening to be part of the offer below Ernest & the Pale Moon POCKET GUIDE Live Programme Follow us on Zumbini with Ana 07861 399763 [email protected] Box Office: 01992 531 500 www.hertfordtheatre.com Hertford Theatre Productions Presents How to book Gallery Open all day, free entry Courtyard Arts at Hertford Theatre By phone and in person: Telephone: 01992 531500 Monday – Saturday 10am - 5pm The Box Office closes at 5pm on non-performance days Courtyard Arts is delighted to be working in partnership with Hertford Theatre to present a vibrant programme of art and photography exhibitions in the Gallery. Please note aIl transactions made with a credit card will be subject to a £1.50 transaction fee. Tickets may be posted to you for a handling fee of 60p. Courtyard Arts, on Port Vale, is a lively arts centre with gallery space, artists studios, gift shop, cafe and a wide range of art classes. At Hertford Theatre we will be showing 2D work in all media. If you are interested in exhibiting please contact Courtyard Arts on 01992 509596 or email [email protected]. Further information at www.courtyardarts.org.uk By post: Please enclose a cheque made payable to ‘East Herts District Council’, stating your chosen performance and the number and price of tickets you require to: Hertford Theatre Box Office, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS ARTWORKS PRESENTS Online: You can book online 24 hours a day for most productions at www.hertfordtheatre.com. You can choose your seat when booking online. (£2.50 booking fee per transaction). VISION AND MEMORY 29th April – 24th May This is an exhibition of paintings and prints from eight artists who met whilst studying at the University of Hertfordshire and formed, with others, the Artworks group. They work independently but over the years have come together to collaborate in workshops and exhibitions. Reservations: Tickets for cinema seating will be allocated in advance. Tickets may be reserved for up to seven days. Group bookings must be paid for four weeks before the performance. FOUNDATION DEGREE IN CREATIVE ENTERPRISE EXHIBITION Exchanges and Refund Policy: Tickets may be exchanged for an alternative performance of the same production, subject to availability. Access for all: Hertford Theatre is committed to being accessible and welcoming to aIl. All public spaces within the building are accessible for wheelchair users. A hearing aid loop is installed in the auditorium for users of hearing aids. RO AD A1 19 ST. ST AS A4 14 HERTFORD THEATRE 158 HB NE W AY A414 TO HATFIELD & WELWYN GARDEN CITY STUDENT EXHIBITION, CREATIVE ARTS AND INDUSTRIES A RO RE WA D TOWN CENTRE W P E G A S CO Y REW AND P TH ST. 24th June – 19th July PAINTINGS BY SUE PEGG AND NEIL ROBBINS Characteristic to both artists is an internal poetry of the imagination responding to the formal perceived world. Outside images and feelings are taken, explored and translated. The results are fragments of ideas or ensembles of colour and form; paintings that are sensitive and beautiful derived from an inner vision. HERTFORD EAST STATION ET RE CO WB RI DG E P COURTYARD ARTS CENTRE DOUBLE VISION N B158 TO BENGEO ILW AY H PO RT VA LE RA NO RT A119 TO HERTFORD NORTH STATION & STEVENAGE POR T HILL Café Bar Our light and airy café is open on Mondays to Saturdays 10-4pm. On performance nights the café reopens before the show and stays open until the end of the interval. ET TRE ES P FOR GA OY SC W NE A AY 41 28th May – 21st June Hertford Regional College are pleased to present their sixth annual degree show, offering an insight into the creative endeavours of our fine art and design students after an intensive two year study programme. The work on display results from a rich and varied learning experience, a cumulative engagement in art and design practices, informed through critical historical and contextual debates as well as valuable and extensive work experiences. Foundation Degrees are stand alone Higher Education qualifications, equivalent to studying the first two years of an honours degree, and are highly valued by employers. 4 LO ND ON RO AD A414 TO A10, HARLOW & CAMBRIDGE HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE 22nd July - 16th August The Students of Creative Arts and Industries at Hertford Regional College create an eclectic expanse of innovative and imaginative work and develop a wide range of skills, knowledge and specialism as they prepare to progress to Higher Education or seek employment. This exhibition is an example of their endeavours over the past 12 months, demonstrating work from the Level 1, 2 & 3 Art students as well as a cross section of the six, Level 3 Applied Design courses. Wilkommen! Meine Damen und Herren! Come with us on a magical journey to the heart of mystical Austria and to the sparkling city of Vienna for the most fabulous fairy-tale panto of them all: Cinderella and the Glass Slipper! Full of scintillating songs, delicious dances and laughs by the biscuit barrel-load, Hertford Theatre’s panto will guarantee you have a ball this Christmas!! Saturday 6th December Monday 8th - Friday 12th December Saturday 13th December Saturday 13th December Monday 15th - Friday 19th December Saturday 20th December Saturday 20th December Sunday 21st December Sunday 21st December Tuesday 23rd December Wednesday 24th December Friday 26th December Saturday 27th December Saturday 27th December Sunday 28th December Sunday 28th December Monday 29th December Tuesday 30th December Wednesday 31st December Thursday 1st January 1pm & 5pm School Shows 1pm 5pm School Shows 1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm 2pm 1pm 2pm 1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 1pm Family tickets available from £56. Tickets for groups of 15+ are £13 per person. Organiser goes free and receives a complimentary programme. Book before the 1st September and get 10% off your tickets. Please note this does not apply to school parties or Groups. £16/£14 £9 £17/£15 £16/£14 £9 £18/£16 £17/£15 £18/£16 £17/£15 £18/£16 £19/£17 £19/£17 £18/£16 £17/£15 £18/£16 £17/£15 £17/£15 £17/£15 £17/£15 £17/£15 May to July LIVE PERFORMANCES Our Box Office is closed from 11th August to 25th August. Book online at www.hertfordtheatre.com MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS Friday 9th May, 7.45pm Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysteriously lit, muscular masked dancers, timed to perfection, in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Experience the power of this unique performance! As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo have developed a spectacular style with music for the soul, fusing the traditional spirit with a contemporary stage performance. A great show for families "★★★★★ Just when you think it couldn’t get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed." - Edinburgh Evening News. Suitable for ages 7+ Tickets: £20, £15 concessions HSO PRESENTS LES ENFANTS TERRIBLE PRESENTS BLUNDERBUS PRESENTS ERNEST AND THE PALE MOON DOTTY THE DRAGON Thursday 5th June, 7.45pm Written by Oliver Lansley, winner of the ‘Multitalented’ award at Channel 4’s Talent Awards. From the award winning Theatre Company that brought you The Trench, comes this new performance inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock, “Ernest” is a noir horror which blends live music, inventive design and physical storytelling into a thrilling experience. Ernest spends his days watching Gwendoline. Upon seeing her with another man he's thrown into a jealous rage and driven to murder, sending him plummeting into madness. Perfect for students studying either writer. “A gloriously gothic production” - The Telegraph ★★★★ Tickets: £15, £13 concessions, £10 schools. 60mins, no interval Saturday 28th June, 11.30am & 2.30pm Dotty the baby fire dragon lives on a mountain and desperately wants to play with the children in the village. But everyone thinks dragons eat children. One day, she decides to pay them a surprise visit… Blunderbus is proud to present this enchanting fairytale adventure with a very happy ending. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of live music, fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling. Families of all ages will fall in love with this adorable and funny dragon! Suitable for ages 3-7. "Enchanting" - The British Theatre Guide Tickets: £12, £10 concessions, £40 family ticket AMERICAN GREATS Saturday 10th May, 7.45pm Join the wonderful Hertford Symphony Orchestra as they play Copland - Rodeo Ballet suite, Copland Clarinet Concerto (with James Manwaring), Gershwin - Catfish Row (suite from Porgy and Bess) and Gershwin - (orch Grofe) - Rhapsody in Blue (with Veronica Shoot) Tickets: £15, £12 concessions, £5 students/children www.hertfordsymphony.org.uk Reg Charity No. 270513 HD&OS YOUNG IDEA PRESENTS THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Wednesday 14th May to Saturday 17th May, 7.30pm Saturday matinee, 3pm Join HD&OS Young Idea as they journey into the magical world of Narnia. The evil White Witch holds the country in an icy spell, but our four young adventurers join forces with the lovable Mr Tumnus and his fantastical friends to free the land. This spellbinding story of courage, treachery, hope and imagination is perfect for the whole family. By Glyn Robbins, adapted from the book by C S Lewis and directed by Scott Welch. Tickets £11.50, £9.50 concessions. Buy one full price get one free on Wednesday 14th. CONCERT THEATRE PRESENTS THE RITE OF SPRING/ ROMEO AND JULIET Thursday 22nd May, 7.45pm An exciting interpretation of Stravinsky’s ballet and orchestral concert work in the theatrical setting of love and hatred between Shakespeare’s rival households, Capulet and Montague. Using half masks and piano four-hands to create a musiccentred physical theatre piece, the story of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy is brought into new light by concert pianists from the Royal Academy of Music, with actors and director from Trestle Theatre. A wonderful evening is sure to be had with this brilliant performance. “Strikingly innovative” - Telegraph Tickets: £13, £11 JOSH WIDDICOMBE: 'INCIDENTALLY' th Friday 6 June, 8pm “Ace observationalist Josh Widdicombe has the ability to find the sparkle in the mundane." - The Guardian. Star of Channel 4's 'The Last Leg' and BBC1's 'Live At The Apollo', Josh returns to Hertford touring his brand new show and with a host of awards, sell out tours and DVDs under his belt. "This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year." – The Scotsman Tickets: £14 RARE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS LES MISERABLES Thursday 12th June - Saturday 14th June, 7.30pm. Saturday matinee, 2.30pm RARE Productions, the UK’s largest youth musical theatre production company, is delighted to return after huge success with Grease. This school edition is slightly shorter, but features all the songs from the full version. Rare Productions features a hugely talented cast of local young people. For further details or forthcoming auditions, visit www.rareproductions.co.uk. Tickets: £14, £12 for children and over 65s. For Brownies/Scouts, please contact [email protected] for a special concession TOP HAT STAGE SCHOOL YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Monday 16th June & Tuesday 17th June, 7pm Hertfordshire’s leading stage school will be performing this brilliant musical with a fantastic cast of talented students aged 11 – 17 years, a full live band and an amazing set. Top Hat believe that everyone is part of the show- so come along, be part of the audience and have a great evening! Tickets: £15, £12 concessions ENJO JAZZ ORCHESTRA Thursday 3rd July, 8pm ENJO Jazz Orchestra is a stunning, full line-up swing band playing hit after hit from the Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Ted Heath repertoire, performing all the classics songs from the Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald catalogue. ENJO delivers an exhilarating programme of well-loved jazz standards to keep you whistling all the way home and into next week! Tickets: £12, £10 concessions ULTIMATE ELTON AND THE ROCKET BAND Saturday 5th July, 7.45pm Voted the Number One Elton John tribute act in the UK, Paul Bacon backed by the superb Rocket Band, presents an outstandingly accurate reproduction of Sir Elton’s legendary live shows. With songs from every period of Elton John’s phenomenal career, the show features all the popular hits including 'Rocket Man', 'Crocodile Rock', 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road', 'Candle in the Wind' and many more. Tickets: £20, £18 concessions VIRGINIA IRONSIDE: GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY Thursday 10th July, 7.45pm When an agony aunt reaches sixty, she can lie like a trooper, jump off a bridge or take to the stage. In Virginia’s case, she’s still an agony columnist for The Independent but she also performs her own onewoman show. Her show explains why unlimited free drugs, fun funerals, grandchildren and sex, or, even better, no sex, make your sixties the best (and funniest) time of your life! “Honest, irreverent, frank charm. Beautiful humour and perfect poise. This is a five-star show” - British Theatre Guide. Tickets: £13, £11 concessions PREMIER STAGE PRODUCTIONS & CLASSIC MEDIA PRESENT BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS POSTMAN PAT LIVE- IT’S SHOWTIME! Saturday 24th May, 1pm & 3.30pm Join us for a brand new, fun-filled, all action show featuring everyone's favourite postman. It's the day of the Great Greendale Talent Show and there’s much excitement as this year a top talent scout will be on the lookout for a rising star. Postman Pat has a new karaoke machine to deliver for the show – but when the machine breaks down can Pat save the day? With songs, laughs and audience participation, this is a must see show for 3-6 year olds this year! Tickets: £12.50, £10.50 concessions, £42 family ticket th Friday 20 June, 7.45pm The favourite story of the mermaid who falls in love with a human prince and gives up everything to win his love is brought to life in this charming ballet. With some fantastic costumes and an evil Sea Witch, families will delight in this familiar story told on stage by expressive dancers. “A ballet company of great achievement” - The Dancing Times Tickets: £18, £15 concessions RICH HALL Monday 26th May, 8pm Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The awardwinning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again. “Intelligent, passionate and angry comedy” – Evening Standard Tickets: £16 BOOKS@HODDESON PRESENTS MEET THE AUTHOR: CHRIS TARRANT Weds 28th May, 7.45pm Join the legendary host of ITV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire as he talks about his new book, Dad's War. After his father’s death, Chris realised how little he knew about his dad's background and began researching his involvement in WWII. He discovered a story of an ordinary soldier’s exceptional battles. A mixture of family memoir and revealing military experiences, this will be an evening to remember with the popular presenter. There will be the opportunity for audience questions and Chris will sign copies of his book at the end of the evening. Dad’s War will be available to purchase at a discounted price. Tickets: £12 LITTLE HOWARD’S BIG SHOW FOR KIDS st Saturday 31 May, 3pm The star of CBBC show The Slammer and BBC1’s Little Howard’s Big Question has won so many awards and only just celebrated his 6th birthday! But Little Howard live theatre is what he loves best! His new act keeps going wrong and Roger The Pigeon has spent all their money on cookie cutters, Big Howard has been diagnosed with being clinically unfunny and there’s a slug in the backstage toilet. And it’s about to get worse! Real human Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard’s show is full of interactive comedy and brilliant jokes. Suitable for ages 6+ Tickets: £12, £10 concessions, £40 family ticket www.hertfordtheatre.com XPRESSION DANCE PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID HSO PRESENTS ICONIC SYMPHONIES Saturday 21st June, 7.45pm HSO play a fantastic mix of music from Schubert’s Symphony No 8 - "Unfinished" and Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 - "Eroica" Tickets: £15, £12 concessions, £5 students/children www.hertfordsymphony.org.uk Reg Charity No. 270513 BLOFELD AND BAXTER Thursday 26th June, 7.45pm Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter cordially invite you to join them on a trip down memory lane to discover fascinating untold stories from the Test Match Special commentary box and beyond. Hear tall tales from across the globe with exclusive behind-thescenes adventures about the characters and escapades of players both on and off the pitch. Fresh from Australia with tales of the Ashes, join these two for hilarious and astute observations of the cricketing world. “A memorable evening with a faint whiff of linseed oil about it” - Alan Davies Tickets: £18.50 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! MILES JUPP Friday 27th June, 8pm In this show Miles will be discussing himself, you, domestic imprisonment, hot drinks, the bloody government, ill health, navigation, other people's pants and inevitably, a number of other things. Pretty spicy stuff, I'm sure you'll agree. It's a man, standing on a stage, ultimately aiming to cover the cost of his white goods. "Someone you could listen to forever on almost any subject" – The British Comedy Guide Tickets: £15 Box Office 01992 531500 A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Friday 11th July, 7pm THE MOVIES Join the pupils of Xpression Dance for a night of fantastic singing and dancing to your favourite songs from the movies! Tickets: £10, £7 for under 14’s A NIGHT AT SOPHIE EDWARDS SCHOOL OF DANCE SHOW Saturday 12th July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Sophie Edwards School of Dance opened in Hertford in 2000, yet this is the first time its hugely popular Annual Show has been held in Hertford! All enquiries for tickets should be directed to the School via [email protected]. GRAHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE SHOW Saturday 19th July, 6.30pm Sunday 20th July, 1.30pm & 6.30pm Graham School of Dance & Theatre Arts is delighted to present their latest show, which includes a mixture of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre and is performed by children age 7 to 18. Their sell-out shows incorporate dance styles from Classical and Modern Ballet to Street Dance and Tap, and Contemporary and Modern Theatre Dance. Enjoy two full length pieces - a full Classical Ballet and a version of Toy Story. Tickets: Adults £15, Under 16’s: £12.50 COMING SOON NATIONAL THEATRE SCREENING NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING: MEDEA Thursday 4 September, 7pm Helen McCrory returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power. Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. A story of revenge and destruction. Join us for a fantastic cinema screening, live from The National Theatre! Tickets: £15 Tickets on sale Thursday 17 April 2014 www.twitter.com/hertfordtheatre www.facebook.com/hertfordtheatre
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