Beds, Herts, Bucks THEATRE & SHOWS
Albans. Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488
1 - 26 Jan Cinderella Starring Gillian Wright. Gordon Craig Theatre at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Stevenage, 01438 894839
22 Jan Anton du Beke: Ballroom to Broadway Anton du Beke is back once again with a thrilling new show to wow audiences across the UK. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 0844 8717607
1 - 5 Jan Cinderella Starring Gareth Gates and Andy Day. Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488 1 - 12 Jan Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Starring Warwick Davis. Milton Keynes Theatre, 0844 8717652 1 Jan - 12 April Screwge! An adult panto. Market Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 433553 1 - 4 Jan Aladdin Join Aladdin and The Rhodes Theatre as they promise that flying carpets, magical caves and beautiful princesses. Rhodes Theatre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 1 - 5 Jan Sleeping Beauty Starring Anita Dobson stars as The Wicked Fairy Carabosse. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, 0844 8717607 1 - 5 Jan Dick Whittington Starring Ryan Moloney and Leslie Grantham plays Dirty Rat. Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 01582 290333 1 - 4 Jan Alice in Wonderland Presented by Proteus Theatre Company. The Stables, Wavendon, 01908 280800 1 - 3 Jan Puss in Boots Presented by the Bedford Pantomime Company. Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford, 01234 269519 1 - 5 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk Family panto. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, 07543 560478 8 - 12 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk A traditional family pantomime. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 10 Jan Trevor Noah South African comedian, Trevor Noah is proud to present ‘The Racist’. The Stables, Wavendon, 01908 280800 12 Jan West End Anthems Featuring Kerry Ellis, Alasdair Harvey, Helen Robson and Oliver Tompsett. Watford Colosseum, Watford, 0845 0753993 17 Jan Brendan Cole: Licence to Thrill Join Brendan and his cast of 20 musicians and dancers. Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, 0844 8717652 18 Jan The Little Match Girl A touching tale of a young girl’s hopes and dreams. Watford Palace Theatre, 01923 225671 20- 25 Jan Priscilla Queen of the Desert Based on the smash hit movie. Starring Jason Donovan. Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, 0844 8717652 21 - 25 Jan The Yeomen of the Guard One of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operettas. Watford Palace Theatre, Watford, 01923 225671 22 Jan Punt & Dennis Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis bring their new show to St
24 Jan Miles Jupp Live The comedian, writer and star of ‘Rev’ , ‘The Thick Of It’ and ‘Spy’ in his new show. The Stables, Wavendon, 01908 280800 25 Jan Virginia Ironside - Growing Old Disgracefully The agony aunt presents her one-woman show. Rhodes Theatre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 28 Jan - 1 Feb Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Matthew Bourne’s powerful, provocative and totally original interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Milton Keynes Theatre, 0844 8717652
ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 5 Jan For the Record Too An exhibition by Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Record Service, celebrating its 100th year. The Higgins Bedford, 01234 718618 1 - 5 Jan Winter Moon Wonders This festive exhibition will include a wide range of wonderful new work. Obsidian Art, Stoke Mandeville, 01296 612150 1 Jan - 27 April A National Art: Watercolour and the British Landscape Tradition This exhibition, drawn entirely from the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery collection of works on paper, explores the lanscapes of the great watercolourists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries and how they influenced their 20th century counterparts. The Higgins Bedford, Bedford, 01234 718618
MUSIC
1 Jan - 11 May Bawden’s Britain This exhibition celebrates Edward Bawden’s unique take on Britain and its inhabitants, both human and animal. The Higgins Bedford, Bedford, 01234 718618
1 Jan St Albans Symphony Orchestra Progrmme including music from James Bond, Star Wars, Spiderman and Schindler’s List. St Albans Cathedral, St Albans, 01727 860780
1 - 12 Jan Bishop’s Stortford Art Society Exhibition Exhibition will include paintings in oil, watercolour, acrylic and pastel. Rhodes Gallery, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746
4 Jan New Year in Vienna A totally new show recreating all the magic of New Year’s Day in Vienna. Bedford Corn Exchange, 01234 269519
3 - 31 Jan Landscapes, Cityscapes and Townscapes: Photography by Dipesh Soneji Exhibition bringing together some of Dipesh’s favourite images from places around the world and the local area. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth Garden City, 01462 670788
31 Jan The Circus of Horrors London after Midnight Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500
11 Jan Pentatonic A string quintet playing work by Beethoven, Britten, Bruckner and Mendelssohn. Hawthorn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 12 Jan Grimethorpe Colliery Band The real stars of the hit movie ‘Brassed Off’, celebrate the 15th anniversary of this classic film. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, 0844 8717607
7 - 23 Jan Peregrine Trophy 2013 Powerful eye-catching imagery depicting Royal Navy and Royal Marines operations. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth Garden City, 01462 670788
15 Jan The Blockheads The Brit-funkers will be playing all the old favourites and new material. The Stables, Wavendon, 01908 280800
9 Jan - 20 March Recording Britain Recording Britain is the result of a unique documentary project initiated by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim. The Higgins Bedford, 01234 718618
19 Jan The Story of Glenn Miller Presented by the 17 piece Astor Big Band. Watford Colosseum, 0845 0753993
10 Jan - 9 Feb “2014” 2014 features work no larger than 20”x14”. Obsidian Art, Stoke Mandeville, 01296 612150
20 Jan Jefferson Starship 40th Anniversary Tour. Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488
14 - 28 Jan 3 Way View Exhibition by three local artists; Rosalynd Fletcher, Wendy Mooney and Noelle O’Kane. Rhodes Gallery, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746
24 Jan The Band & Corps of Drums H.M. Royal Marines, Portsmouth Featuring classical, popular and military music. Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488 25 Jan The Christians The Christians perform all of their greatest hits. The Stables, Wavendon, 01908 280800 31 Jan The Drifters This is The Drifters most spectacular show to date as they present ‘The Optimum Tour’. Watford Colosseum, Watford, 0845 0753993
SPECIAL EVENTS 11- 12 Jan Chiltern Model Railway Enjoy the fascinating world of railways, in miniature! Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488 19 Jan Biggleswade Antiques Fair Over 45 stalls offering a range of antiques from jewellery, glass, china, pictures, postcards, kitchenalia and militaria. The Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade
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