TEACH REX LIVE
Sat 15 Feb 10am & 12.30pm
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Harpenden.
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet.
Tickets available at teachrex.co.uk
FAIRPORT CONVENTION
Fri 21 Feb 7.30pm
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.
£35
THE ARTS SOCIETY HARPENDEN AREA
Thu 20 Feb 10.30am
What did ignorant 10 year-old boys like the young Botticelli or the young Rubens learn during their apprenticeships to become the artists we know today? This lecture looks at the hard work that went into making a painting, and the training needed to become a painter.
Free ticket available from: tasha.org.uk
MY HEART WILL GO ON
Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm
The ultimate celebration of the music of the world’s greatest singer of all time. Internationally-acclaimed, a sensational cast revive The Power of Love, River Deep, It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, I’m Alive, All by Myself, Because You Loved Me, and My Heart Will Go On.
£30.50
OASIZ
Fri 28 Feb 7.30pm
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What’s the story) Morning Glory, OASIZ are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. This is a standing event. There is limited seating available on the balcony.
Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
£24.50
FRED DINENAGE: RONNIE, REGGIE AND ME
Sat 1 Mar 7.30pm
Join Fred in person as he discloses what it was like to venture into some of Britain’s toughest institutions and meet the most foreboding twins in criminal history, who other journalists just couldn’t get close to.
£28 AGES 16+
BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE
Mon 3 Mar 7.30pm
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live. Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy to renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Performed by Florence Odumosu.
£26
AGES 12+
LIVE AT THE EMC
Thu 6 Mar, Thu 3 Apr, Thu 8 May 8pm
Live At The EMC brings a selection of the best circuit comedians in the UK, rising stars and familiar faces from TV to the Eric Morecambe Centre once a month. Featuring three sets and one MC per show, you’re all set for an evening of entertainment! Lineup subject to change. Apr/May lineup TBC.
See website for details
MILES JUPP - ON I BANG
Tue 4 Mar 7.30pm
Join actor, comedian and writer Miles Jupp in his show about he discovery of and subsequent major surgery to remove a brain tumour. “Joyful show about neardeath is his most joyful yet” - THE TIMES
£26.50
BUFFY REVAMPED
Fri 7 Mar 7.30pm
This fast-paced, award-winning gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told by Spike. Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.
£26
PAUL HOPKINS’ ROY ORBINSON
& THE TRAVELING WILBURYS EXPERIENCE
Sat 8 Mar 7.30pm
Enjoy a night of some of the biggest songs in music history – the hits of JEFF LYNNE’S ELO, ROY ORBISON, BOB DYLAN, TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS and GEORGE HARRISON and the collective genius that was THE TRAVELING WILBURYS.
£32.50
MONEY FOR NOTHING
Fri 14 Mar 7.30pm
Money for Nothing is a tribute to Dire Straits like never before, and are taking the show out on the road for their 25th anniversary tour to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in an unforgettable sonic spectacular.
THE ARTS SOCIETY HARPENDEN AREA
Thu 13 Mar 10.30am
Most people love watching and listening to birds, from colourful jays and peacocks to the tuneful songs of blackbirds and thrushes. In this lecture we will see them depicted in Aboriginal rock decorations, millennia ago, then as the attributes of gods, such as Juno’s peacocks or Minerva’s wise owl in classical times, right up to the present day.
£8 available from: tasha.org.uk
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Wed 19 - Fri 21 Mar 7.30pm & Sat 22 Mar 2.30pm & 7.30pm
HMTC presents this global phenomenon rock opera, loosely based on the Gospels and told entirely through song, tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to the crucifixion.
£31
£22.50, U16 £19.50, Conc £19.50
KATE MOSSE - LABYRINTH
Sat 29 Mar 7.30pm
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.
£29.50
SHAPE OF YOU: THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN
Thu 27 Mar 7pm
Prepare to be mesmerized by “Shape of You,” the sensational stage production showcasing the extraordinary music of global sensation and masterful songwriter, Ed Sheeran. With the iconic loop pedal and an outstanding live band, immerse yourself in an unforgettable performance that will hold you spellbound from start to finish.
£25.50, Conc £18.50
JOHN POWER - CAST, THE LA’S AND ME
Fri 4 Apr 7.30pm
Power’s solo career produced some of his best work – and now it’s time to reflect on Britpop, the hits – Alright, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Flying and more – in this intimate show that mixes John’s best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.
£29, VIP £67.50
MARCH
HARPENDEN TRUST SENIORS FAIR
Wed 9 Apr 10.30am
40+ exhibitors include charities, voluntary & commercial organisations offering a range of support, health, medical and welfare services, and social activities of interest to Seniors.
Refreshments available. (Donations to Rennie Grove Hospice)
Free event
RAVE ON
Sat 5 Apr 7.30pm
Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
£30.50
A TRIBUTE TO ‘MS RACHEL’ FUN FOR LITTLE ONES
Sat 12 Apr 12pm
Bringing ‘Ms Rachels’ character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!
This UK Premier tribute is the only one of it’s kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her…
£17.50
Wed 16 April 2025 1.30pm & 4.30pm Tickets from £17.50
Fri 18 Apr 2pm FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’.
£22.50
RICHARD THOMPSON: AN EVENING WITH WORLD CUP WINNER
SIR GEOFF HURST
Thu 24 Apr 7.30pm
Sir Geoff Hurst brings his farewell ‘evening with’ tour to the Eric Morecambe Centre in 2025.
Back by popular demand following the overwhelming success of his last tour, he will look back on his illustrious West Ham and England career.
£32, VIP Meet & Greet £82.50
ACOUSTIC SHOW
Fri 25 Apr 7.30pm
A founding member of Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. His genre defying mastery of the guitar, along with engaging energy and onstage wit continues to earn him new fans and a place as one of the most distinctive virtuosos and writers in Folk Rock history.
£37.50
DARKSIDE - THE PINK FLOYD SHOW
Sat 26 Apr 7.30pm
Marking the Pink Floyd Show’s 20th anniversary, this tour includes complete performances of Wish You Were Here, to mark the 50th anniversary of this stunning album, and the seminal work that is The Dark Side of the Moon. Again, Cariss Auburn will be contributing her special magic that has captivated audiences everywhere.
£27
THE SHIRES - THE TWO OF US TOUR
Fri 2 May 7.30pm
The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2025. The Two of Us tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.
£37.50, £42
SOLD OUT
THE WORST PRINCESS
Sat 3 May 1.30pm & 4pm
Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life on stage. The whole family will enjoy laugh-outloud comedy, cool puppets, sing along pop anthems and a dazzling larger-than-life dragon.
£15, Conc £13
THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA
THE GLENN MILLER & RAT PACK ERA
Sat 10 May 7.30pm
Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ –the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s & 50s.
THE ARTS SOCIETY HARPENDEN AREA
Thu 15 May 10.30am
Exploring the idea of marriage as the cornerstone of Florentine society, looking at the exquisite furniture associated with the marriage ceremony. Wedding chests or Cassone - painted, gilded and carved chests for the purpose of containing the bride’s dowry.
£31.50
MIKE PETERS FROM THE ALARM:
LOVE HOPE & STRENGTH
Sat 17 May 7.30pm
Mike’s a multiple-cancer survivor, whose life story is truly inspiring and extraordinary. To coincide with the publication of his selfpenned, multi-edition autobiography – also called Love Hope Strength – Mike is hitting the road. Expect acoustic hits, remarkable stories, and an intimate evening with one of rock’s great survivors.
£29, VIP £42.50, Super VIP £67.50
£10 available from: tasha.org.uk
ABC - AN INTIMATE EVENING
WITH MARTIN FRY
Thu 29 May 7.30pm
His intimate tour follows a sold-out tour of the UK, which included three sell out nights at London Palladium, and coincides with the publication of his autobiography. That’s the look, that’s the look… The Look of love.
£34.50, VIP £52.50, Super VIP £85
LEE MEAD - THE BEST OF ME
Fri 30 May 7.30pm
This production features Lee’s outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements. Selected songs from his musical influences and celebrate a career lasting over twenty years. Join Lee for an evening of unforgettable music from the world of Musical Theatre, contemporary hits and his brand new EP.
£31.50, Conc £30
PHANTOMS OF THE POPERA
Fri 20 Jun 7.30pm
Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer, for a night you will truly never forget…
£25, £30, £35, VIP Meet & Greet £67.50
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE: THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK
Fri 27 Jun 7.30pm
The Carpenters Songbook starring Toni Lee transports us to a time when legends ruled the airwaves and The Carpenters soared to stardom with well crafted tunes and pitchperfect soulful vocals. Relive the magic of their legacy with the ultimate homage to two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever.
£29, Conc £27
A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE
Tue 29 Jul 3.30pm Wed 30 Jul 10.30am, 1.30pm Thu 31 Jul 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage for the first time!
From £16.50
