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
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 AGES 14+
BEEE CREATIVE
Wed 11 Jun 2pm
BEEE Creative is proud to present an afternoon of dance and digital performances created and performed by 6 Primary Schools from across Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire. The event is the end of a two-year project where the schools have worked with a range of dancers, filmmakers, animators, photographers, musicians and technologists.
Free Event
THE ARTS SOCIETY HARPENDEN EVENING
Wed 18 Jun 8pm
Wed 16 Jul 8pm
Wed 17 Sep 8pm
Wed 15 Oct 8pm
Wed 19 Nov 8pm
The Arts Society Harpenden Evening is a thriving society for those living in and around Harpenden in Hertfordshire. We promote knowledge for education, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts through lectures, special interest days, visits and tours.
For more information on our individual events vist: tashe.org.uk
Guest Ticket £8
THE ARTS SOCIETY HARPENDEN AREA
Thu 19 Jun 10.30am Thu 17 Jul 10.30am Thu 18 Sep 10.30am Thu 16 Oct 10.30am Thu 20 Nov 10.30am
The Arts Society Harpenden Area is a group for people who love learning about all art – paintings, sculpture, photography, music, architecture and more. We have monthly lectures plus visits to galleries, exhibitions, historic houses and gardens.
For more information on our individual events vist: tasha.org.uk
Guest Ticket £10
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 MORECARPENTERS 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 pitch-perfect soulful vocals. Relive the magic of their legacy with the ultimate homage to two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever.
£29, Conc £27
HCTG: THE BEAT GOES ON AND ON
Thu 10 - Sun 13 Jul various times
‘The Beat Goes On and On’ is an original musical comedy about the music business in the 1960’s!
Written by Mike Hurst who produced the likes of Cat Stevens, Cilla Black and Marc Bolan. Directed by Jonas Hurst. Performed by the Hurst Children’s Theatre Group. Packed full of great songs, characters, laughs and hippies! Fun for all the family.
£18, Conc £15, U16 £12
RAZZAMATAZ
Sat 19 Jul 12.30pm & 6.30pm
Fun, fast-paced, and full of joy—this is a show for the whole family! Our talented students will whisk you away on a global adventure full of music, dance, and drama! From funky beats to Broadway treats, this show is packed with energy, excitement and heart.
£17, Conc £14
WARD THOMAS
Fri 12 Sep 7.30pm
This unique show will take Ward Thomas back to their early days of performing and writing together, seeing the duo perform and share the stories behind the songs that have seen them make such an impact on country music.
£28.50, £32.50, £37.50
A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE
Tue 29 3.30pm, Wed 30 10.30am, 1.30pm Thu 31 Jul 1.30pm, 3.30pm
A musical adaptation of the best-selling 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 AGES 3+
OF SPANDAU BALLET AND DURAN DURAN FROM GOLD TO RIO - THE GREATEST HITS
Sat 13 Sep 7.30pm
Two of the UK’s most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show! With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more! So, if you’re a Duranie, a Spandie, a Wild Boy or a Soul Boy, then this is something you don’t want to miss!
£28
5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY
Sat 20 Sep 7.30pm
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. Fresh from sold out runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, this smash-hit historical storytelling show tells the stories of five people and how their mistakes changed the world.
£24.50
UPTOWN GIRL: THE BILLY JOEL COLLECTION
Fri 19 Sep 7.30pm
With an extensive theatre background, Gaz Jenkins brings the fire and passion of Billy Joel to the stage with authentic costumes and choreography that will make you believe that you’ve travelled back in time to see the Long Island Boy in his prime. Gaz didn’t ‘start the fire’, but he’ll be bringing it to the EMC this year.
£29, Conc £27
Fri 26 Sep 7.30pm
Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for 25 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon. He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5 star reviews nationwide.
£30.50
CIRCUS STARR
Mon 29 Sep various times
Circus Starr shows bring all the fun of the circus to families and children with disabilities and who face challenges, touring the UK with the very best in circus talent from around the world. Every child, whoever they are, is free to be themselves at a Circus Starr Show – shout with joy, move to the music or appear centre stage!
GUYS AND DOLLS
Wed 8 - Sat 11 Oct various times
HMTC presents a timeless tale of finding love and redemption in the most unexpected places, Guys and Dolls features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including the hilarious “Adelaide’s Lament,” the romantic “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” the classics “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down you’re Rockin’ the Boat.”
£22.50, Conc £19.50
WISHBONE ASH
Sun 12 Oct 7.30pm
Experience the remarkable musicianship of the legendary band whose iconic twin-guitar sound inspired so many that followed. Wishbone Ash return to the UK with a show featuring much-loved classics from their multimillion selling albums. Definitely one not to be missed!
£32
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
Fri 17 Oct 7.30pm
Celebrating the 80th birthday of Sir Rod Stewart, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of the UK’s most influential icons. This phenomenal show will have you hooked from the very beginning!
£30.50
DR. JOHN COOPER CLARKE
Wed 22 Oct 8pm
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including the world’s most popular wedding poem “I Wanna Be Yours”.
£30, £35
NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL - INFECTIOUS
Fri 24 Oct 7.30pm
Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll is not only brilliantly funny, she is unstoppable on the comedy circuit having performed her smash hit award winning show Sista Flo 2.0 for three solid years of sold out seasons (UK, NZ, AU) . Don’t miss her brand new show!
£26
AGES 14+
ROUND THE HORNE
Fri 31 Oct 7.30pm
With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 50 years on.
£23.50, Conc £21.50
TOM BALL - SPOTLIGHT
Sat 25 Oct 7.30pm
He’s the vocal sensation who’s racked up 85 million views and has been working with Grammy-winning writers. Tom Ball shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, with Simon Cowell telling him he was ‘simply sensational’, and Amanda Holden saying he was among the best she’d ever seen.
£28.50
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
Sat 1 Nov 7.30pm
Following huge demand the UK’s leading ABBA-fest returns for another epic live concert. Featuring all of ABBA’s iconic hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Take A Chance On Me, Voulez-Vous, Waterloo and many more.
£29
ADVENTURES IN MODERN RECORDING:
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH TREVOR HORN
Fri 7 Nov 7.30pm
From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn.
£31.50, VIP £47.50, Super VIP £82.50
STRANGE, BUT TRUE CRIME
Mon 3 Nov 7.30pm
Stranger than fiction: the world’s most shocking and hard-to believe crime cases.
Join former forensics lecturer and police recruit trainer JENNIFER REES for a fascinating evening exploring some of the world’s most infamous crime cases.
£24.50 AGES 16+
FLEETWOOD BAC
Sat 8 Nov 7.30pm
The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with passion and energy, the band have built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe.
From £26.50
ANNABEL CROFT
FROM TENNIS BALLS TO GLITTER BALLS
Sat 15 Nov 7.30pm
Annabel Croft’s intimate new show will share tales of famous friends and faces, from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to the stars of Strictly. It’s a genuine must-see show.
THE CROONERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Fri 21 Nov 7.30pm
This unforgettable evening is a glittering blend of laugh-out-loud antics, razor-sharp one-liners, and the sensational sounds of Big Band swing. From side-splitting comedy routines to the iconic festive classics of the greatest crooners, it’s a celebration of everything you love about Christmas— wrapped up in one dazzling performance.
£32.50, VIP £52.50, Super VIP £82.50
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN
Sat 22 Nov 7.30pm
Come and join internationally renowned Irish singer Danny Muldoon (‘Seven Drunken Nights’, ‘Fairytale of New York’, ‘Paul Heaton’) backed by a band of award winning musicians and singers as he takes you on a trip through the heart of the emerald isle. Featuring live fiddle and accordion, let them take you to Dublin for two hours of music, songs and humour.
£28
£29.50
A TRIBUTE TO CHAS & DAVE
Fri 28 Nov 7.30pm
It’s time to “put your beer in the sideboard here” and get yerself along to this wonderful show that celebrates the music of the great Chas & Dave.
Rabbit Rabbit will have you singing along with all the feel-good songs the boys did over three decades.
£27.50
Don’t miss a single moment of your show! Pre-order your pre-show and interval refreshments with the bar and indulge in a hassle-free experience. Say goodbye to queues and hello to more time enjoying the performance.
GET READY FOR THE PANTOMIME YOU’VE ALL BEAN WAITING FOR!
Pantomime at the Eric Morecambe Centre is always the highlight of the festive calendar and this year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever as we present a GIANT of a pantomime suitable for the whole family.
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TICKETS
Back by popular demand is the hilarious JOSH HANDLEY, who stars in his fourth EMC panto this year playing Tilly Trott. As always there’ll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects, the biggest Giant in Pantoland, the loveable Daisy the Cow and lots of audience participation. It won’t cost you a bag of magic beans but it will be FE-FI-FO-FUN for everyone, so book your tickets now! * School dates shown will go on General Sale at £16 per ticket from 1 October 2025 Tickets from £13.50 Groups - find out more about our discounts and also our special performances for schools!
Arts on Prescription wellbeing
Arts on Prescription wellbeing
Stressed, anxious or depressed?
Stressed, anxious or depressed?
Stressed, anxious or depressed?
This programme using the arts is forthose suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing. You don’t need any experience to take part, everyone is welcome fromabsolute beginners to the more experienced. You must beaged over 18 and live within the DistrictofSt Albans.
This programme using the arts is forthose suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing. You don’t need any experience to take part, everyone is welcome fromabsolute beginners to the more experienced. You must beaged over 18 and live within the DistrictofSt Albans.
This programme using the arts is for those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing. You don’t need any experience to take part, everyone is welcome from absolute beginners to the more experienced. You must be aged over 18 and live within the AL5 area.
Low in cost
Low in cost
"Everything has improved in my life and I feel I'm moving forward with confidence. This group has helped me to find my voiceand strengthen it. The sessions take my mind off other things."
"Everything has improved in my life and I feel I'm moving forward with confidence. This group has helped me to find my voiceand strengthen it. The sessions take my mind off other things."
"Everything has improved in my life and I feel I'm moving forward with confidence. This group has helped me to find my voice and strengthen it. The sessions take my mind off other things."
Participant testimonial
Participant testimonial
Participant testimonial
Arts on Prescription is funded by the Harpenden Trust and referrals are made through the Trust’s Wellbeing Hub. For more information please contact artsonprescription@everyoneactive.com Please enquire to find out more.
Low in cost
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COMMUNITY SESSIONS
The Dance Studio
Mon, Tue & Wed miriam@thedancestudioherts.co.uk
Monkey Music
Tue, Wed, Fri harpenden.stalbans@monkeymusic.co.uk
Hearing Advisory
3rd Tue each month, 10am-12pm Charlotte.Spurway@hhas.org.uk
Local History
4th Tue each month, 8pm membership@harpenden-history.org.uk
Arts on Prescription
Fri 2 May - Fri 11 Jul, 1pm-3pm artsonprescription@everyoneactive.com
Salsa Machine
Wed, 7pm-10.30pm ben.santosrichmond@gmail.com
Breaking Ballet
Thu, 9.30am-10.30am sarah@breakingballet.com
Classes with Rachel Thu, 9.30am-10.30am bookwhen.com/classeswithrachel
The Arts Society Harpenden
3rd Wed each month, 7.15pm-9.30pm lizadawarriner@googlemail.com
3rd Thu each month, 9.30am-12.30pm membership.tasha@gmail.com
Zumba Fri, 9.30am-12pm boggo1@mac.com
Rock Church Sun, 10.30am admin@therockchurchuk.com
Ballroom and Latin American Tuition
Fri, 7pm www.stalbansschoolofdance.co.uk
