2025 STAND UP COMEDY SHOWS
An intimate evening of top class comedy at the Grove Theatre and Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, with a different line up every time, plus a compère.
Barnstormers Comedy have been presenting stand-up shows since 2001.
Notable acts that have graced the Barnstormers stage over the years include Sarah Millican, Lee Nelson, Dominic Holland, Milton Jones, Mitch Benn, Danny Bhoy, Jo Caulfield, Boothby Graffoe, Jeff Green, Andy Parsons, Lucy Porter, Rob Rouse, Paul Zenon and more.
Grove Theatre
Thu 29 May 8pm Thu 26 Jun 8pm Thu 25 Sep 8pm Thu 30 Oct 8pm Thu 20 Nov 8pm
Tickets: Advance £14, On Door £17 www.grovetheatre.co.uk
Fully licensed bar open from 7pm
Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
Sat 7 Jun 8pm
Tickets: Advance £13.25
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MURDER, SHE DIDN'T WRITE
Wed 21 May 7.30pm
Don your deerstalker and grab your magnifying glass as this talented company use audience suggestions to create a hilarious improvised murder mystery. All you have to do... is solve it!
★★★★★ 'Hilarious... the show is a riot' -
Scottish Daily Mail
£28
ARRIVAL: THE HITS OF ABBA
Sat 24 May 7.30pm
Experience the outstanding celebration and timeless smash-hits of Sweden’s sensational pop group live on stage, featuring first-class vocals and musicianship, authentic replica costumes and fantastic interactive video footage.
RE-TAKE THAT
Fri 23 May 7.30pm
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage. The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one night only, the boys are Back for Good!
£35
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
PRESENTS DINOSAURS LIVE
Sun 25 May 12pm & 3.30pm
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other.
£21, £25.50, £28.50, U16 £21
£18.50, Conc £17.50, Family £68
AGES 3+
CIRQUE DE CELINE
Fri 30 May 7.30pm
Step right up, prepare to be mesmerised by the world of Cirque de Celine! Immerse yourself as acrobats and aerialists combine with talented musicians and vocalistsperforming Celine Dion’s biggest hits: The Power of Love, It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, My Heart Will Go On and more.
£22, £28.50
POP PRINCESSES WORLD TOUR
Tue 27 May 2pm
Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. The Pop Princesses are embarking on their biggest adventure yet. Join the fun as the Princesses go International!
£22.50, Pre-show Meet & Greet £29.50
A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE
Sat 31 May 7.30pm
Spend A Country Night in Nashville and celebrate the very best of country music. With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now and 9-5, this is a night not to be missed!
£29
Wed 4 Jun 7.30pm JASON MANFORD: A MANFORD ALL SEASONS
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smashhit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
THE GLAM ROCK SHOW: GET IT ON!
Thu 12 Jun 7.30pm
Get ready for a night of glam rock!
Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love!
£34
£22, £36, £42
AGES 14+
JACK DEE: SMALL WORLD
Sat 14 Jun 8pm
CULTURE WARS, THE ENVIRONMENT, BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY and SOCIAL JUSTICE: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show.
£32
AGES 14+ SOLD OUT
STEVE STEINMAN’S LOVE HURTS
POWER BALLADS & ANTHEMS
Sat 28 Jun 7.30pm
From the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock and starring Steve Steinman, this brand-new show features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers, dancers and 7 piece live band. You are guaranteed the night of your life, rocking out to some of the greatest power ballads and anthems of all time!
£33.50
THE WIZARD OF OZ BALLET THEATRE UK:
Thu 3 Jul 7.30pm
Join The School of Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home!
£23, Conc £18
BING'S BIRTHDAY
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Jul 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Get ready for an amazing celebration with Bing’s Birthday, a brand-new live stage show packed with fun, laughter and surprises!
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma, and, of course, Flop as they prepare for Bing’s very special day.
£20, U16
£18, 6-12 months
£12, Family £73
THE ULTIMATE
CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
Fri 11 Jul 7.30pm
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit live with stunning accuracy and high energy.
£36
DANNY BAKER: AYE AYE! AHOY HOY!
Sat 12 Jul 7.30pm
The Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town!
Celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!
Dead Men Tell No Tales - So Might As Well Get Em All Told Now!
£29.50 AGES 14+
DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS
Fri 18 Jul 7.30pm
Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feelgood night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics!
Please note this is a standing event.
£21.50, VIP £26.50
AGES 18+
BURN THE FLOOR:
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
Wed 23 Jul 7.30pm
Rhythm of the Dance will return to the UK in 2025, its 26th year of touring the world in over 50 countries. Featuring world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience.
£29.50, £35, £37
DIANNE & VITO RED HOT & READY
Thu 24 Jul 7.30pm
Strictly Finalists Dianne and Vito are set to wow in this dynamic new dance showwith-a-difference created by BAFTA award recipient and world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison.
£46.50, £56.50, £61.50, Premium £111.50
BEN PORTSMOUTH: THIS IS ELVIS
Thu 4 Sep 7.30pm
Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, Ben and the Taking Care of Elvis Band will take you on a trip down memory lane with many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras including the 1950s, the iconic ’68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.
£34
THROUGH THE YEARS IN CONCERT SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
Fri 5 Sep 7.30pm
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.
£32
THE MARVIN GAYE SONGBOOK
Sat 6 Sep 7.30pm
Brought to life starring West End and X Factor star NATE SIMPSON – fresh from playing Bob Marley in hit West End musical Get Up, Stand Up! – we will get you hot just like an oven as we pay tribute to the one and only Marvin Gaye.
£34
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE
Sun 7 Sep 12pm & 3.30pm
Direct from London’s West End.
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!
£18.50, U16 £17.50, Family £68
Fri 12 Sep 7.30pm
Featuring the remarkable talents of ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, the show brings to life a delightful cast of characters including Sam, the cocky teenager; Albert, the 96-year-old with a razor sharp wit; and the Baby, who hilariously believes the world revolves around him.
£24
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
Mon 8 Sep 8pm
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. Don't miss Star of Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie To You and Have I Got News for You?
Sat 13 Sep 7.30pm
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of. And shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours
As we say…Radio, someone still loves you!
£34
RADIO GAGA
PAUL ZERDIN: JAW DROP TOUR
AGES 14+
AGES 16+ £32
THE WEST END AND BROADWAY SMASH-HIT MUSICAL
BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Mon 15 - Tue 16 7.30pm & Wed 17 Sep 2.30pm & 7.30pm
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Dunstable as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
BOOK NOW FOR THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL OF ALL TIME!
£35, Over 60
£33, U16 £33
THE ROCKET MAN
Fri 19 Sep 7.30pm
Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, and many more.
£34
ABBA FOREVER
Sun 21 Sep 7.30pm
ABBA Forever are recognised as one of the best live recreations of ABBA Live in Concert and theatre audiences worldwide have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world's greatest pop band. Packed full of excitement and exuberance, dazzling costumes and authentic lighting, a six-piece band and two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up.
£33.50
DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS
Sat 20 Sep 7.30pm
A night of sassy showstoppers, where the divas are anything but dull! If you can’t handle the ‘T’ then sashay away cos the dolls are really gonna slay!
100% LIVE VOCALS – Absolutely no lip sync battles on this stage. Just unbelievable vocal talent, sprinkled with sass.
£31, Conc £29
STARS OF IRISH COUNTRY SHOW
Tue 23 Sep 7.30pm
Following a hugely successful tour last year to nightly standing ovations join 4 of the Emerald Isles favourite Country Music Stars all on one super show.
£29.50
TAYLORMANIA
Fri 26 Sep 7.30pm
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a selfobsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm.
£29.50
WALK LIKE A MAN
Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm
Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection. Produced by its very own West End star, Mark Halliday, Walk Like A Man has amazed audiences across the globe in countless venues with their incredible vocals, slick moves, infectious charm and timeless hits.
£28.50
40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR THAT'LL BE THE DAY
Sat 27 Sep 7.30pm
Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour. Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s.
£32, Conc £29
MONEY FOR NOTHING
Fri 3 Oct 7.30pm
Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before - a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.
£34
ENCORE! A COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
Sat 4 Oct 7.30pm
DMTC are back for a one-night special performance showcasing local theatrical talent who can’t wait to show you what they can do! All the cast will join for an unforgettable, rousing finale! In addition you will be helping Dementia UK, as £1 from every ticket will be donated to them.
£13.50, U16 £11.50
COUNTRY ROADS
Thu 9 Oct 7.30pm
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only –we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.
A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS THE OPERA BOYS:
Sun 5 Oct 7.30pm
The Opera Boys return with their Sell-Out show A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, and stunning solo performances… all delivered with the charm, style and sense of humour that the boys have become known for.
£28, Conc £26
T REXTASY
Fri 10 Oct 7.30pm
T.Rextasy are the only tribute band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan’s catalogue management. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan’s rock and pop anthems.
£34
£33.50
MAN IN THE MIRROR
Sat 11 Oct 7.30pm
Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” and of course, “Man in the Mirror.” This is the show that pays tribute to Jackson’s musical legacy.
£34
FORBIDDEN NIGHTS
Thu 16 Oct 7.30pm
Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! Ready for a new fantasy? This hot and hilarious show guarantees unforgettable memories. Whether celebrating a birthday, planning the ultimate hen party or just looking for a fun girls night out, look no further!
£27.50, Conc £24.50
AGES 18+
LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR
Sun 12 Oct 7.30pm
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
£30
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
Fri 17 Oct 7.30pm
They skyrocketed to stardom 60 years ago with No1 hits Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man and Sherry – so, come out tonight as we celebrate The Four Seasons’ millionselling hits: Rag Doll, Oh What a Night, Silence is Golden and Frankie Valli’s chart toppers Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’ and Grease.
£34
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
Sat 18 Oct 7.30pm
This electrifying, high-energy theatre production brings you 30 of the biggest end-of-night anthems – all brought to life in full colour with a sizzling cast, fantastic costumes and amazing light show.
£31
LEGENDS OF AMERICAN
COUNTRY SHOW
Wed 22 Oct 7.30pm
Watch that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with an authentic stage set and state-of-the-art production that is guaranteed to transport you all the way, hand clapping and toe-tapping, to Nashville and back in one night. One thing is for sure, if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!
£28
THE BEST OF QUEEN
Sun 19 Oct 7.30pm
Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour!
Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.
£34.50
JIMMY CARR LAUGHS FUNNY
Thu 23 Oct 7pm & 9.30pm
Chambers Touring Ltd Presents JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY. If you like fastpaced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.
£37 AGES 16+
GIVE ME THE NIGHT
A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE BENSON
Fri 24 Oct 7.30pm
There’s music in the air and lots of lovin’ everywhere, Give Me the Night brings you hit after hit: Never Give up on a Good Thing, Love Times Love, In Your Eyes, Lady Love Me (One More Time), Shiver, The Greatest Love of All, Turn Your Love Around, On Broadway and many, many more.
£34
SHOCK HORROR: A GHOST STORY
Tue 28 Oct 7.30pm
Herbert grew up in the Metropol. The eerie old cinema was his playground and prison – but what lurked in the Metropol’s darkness?
Inspired by classic theatre ghost stories and cinema’s greatest frights, Shock Horror is full of shivers, shrieks and shocking revelations. Take a chilling journey into an unravelling, haunted past.
FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Sat 25 Oct 2pm
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’.
£24.50
£24.50, £27
AGES 12+
With a captivating story, interactive activities throughout and an immersive finale that will bring the house down, Dino Tales is an unforgettable fun-filled family adventure starring Europe’s largest walking dinosaurs to ever roam the stage. You and the kids will be jumping for Jurassic joy after this pre-historic party.
£18
KEVIN BLOODY WILSON:
BLOODY WILSON:
THE DILLIGAF GUY, LIVE
Fri 31 Oct 7.30pm
From TikTok to YouTube, or his legendary live shows, Kev’s unmatched DILLIGAF attitude is inspiring new generations to laugh, sing, and is a welcome reminder to not take life too seriously. He’s more than a storyteller – he’s a way of life.
£37.50
AGES 16+
AN EVENING OF FRANCIS ROSSI
Sat 1 Nov 7.30pm
With “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more…” Francis Rossi promises a refreshing take on some of his most loved and enduring material, and indiscreet fresh tales from across the incredible career of one of Rock’s great performers and raconteurs.
£42, £52, £62, VIP £102
AGES 14+
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Sun 2 Nov 7.30pm
Celebrate the sound of a generation with the classic hits of The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson live in concert. Seen by millions and now in its 20th year!
£36
CROWN BALLET PRESENTS: SWAN LAKE
Wed 5 Nov 7.30pm
Widely regarded as the most iconic ballet of all time, Swan Lake is a masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s genius. Featuring some of the most memorable music and breathtaking choreography, this production brings to life a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.
£33, Conc £31, Friends £30
THE CROONERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Fri 7 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 sidesplitting 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.
£31.50
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
Mon 10 Nov
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year. This Christmas feelgood show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!
£34
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
Sun 9 Nov 7.30pm
Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many, many, more! £34
JOHN BARROWMAN
CAMP AS CHRISTMAS
Tue 11 Nov 7.30pm
John Barrowman returns with this brandnew show packed with Christmas cheer, glittering tunes, and plenty of seasonal sparkle! Expect a sleigh-full of your festive favourites and stunning Christmas carols all wrapped up with John’s personal stories, joyful anecdotes, and infectious energy.
£33, £38, £43, Pre-show Q&A Soundcheck +£50, Post-show Meet and Greet +£40, Bundle +£80
RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUIT
Wed 12 Nov 8pm
In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour…
“KNOCKOUT SHOW WITH BIG LAUGHS AND A BIG HEART” ★★★★
Guardian
£36
AGES 16+
VINCENT SIMONETANGO PASSIONS
Thu 13 Nov 7.30pm
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2025 and 2026 with ‘Tango Passions’.
Accompanied by worldclass Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and tell the tale of love, passion and lust.
£30, £36, Premium £40
THINK FLOYD
Sun 16 Nov 7.30pm
Think Floyd’s new show features the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, The Division Bell and more. Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason describes the band as “Brilliant!-They are really good.”
£34.50
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
Fri 14 Nov 7.30pm
As seen at the Adelphi theatre and the Savoy theatre in London’s West End, The Chicago Blues Brothers are back with their RESPECT Greatest Hits tour, featuring 40 powerhouse songs spanning Motown, soul, rock and roll, and all the Blues Brothers classics!
£30
Mon 17 Nov 2pm
Neil Sands and his amazing cast return with the brand-new 2025 production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Don’t miss an afternoon full of festive joy and heart-warming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols. "Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life".
£15.50
NEIL SANDS: CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
A FAIRYTALE FOR CHRISTMAS
Tue 18 Nov 7.30pm
After four sell-out tours A Fairytale for Christmas -The ultimate Irish Christmas concert is coming to town!
Singers, musicians and dancers perform Yuletide favourites such as ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘The Fairytale of New York’ and Irish sing-a-long classics like ‘The Galway Girl’ and ‘Dirty Old Town’.
£31.50
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Wed 19 Nov 7.30pm
Celebrating over 50 years since the legendary US west coast country rock band The Eagles formed in 1971, The Illegal Eagles return to Dunstable for another outstanding show with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘New Kid In Town’ and more…
£38.50
THAT'LL BE CHRISTMAS
Fri 21 Nov 7pm
Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of That’ll Be The Day celebrates their 40-Year Anniversary. Packed with your all-time favourite Christmas classics, laughout-loud comedy sketches, and heartwarming festive cheer, this is the perfect family night out.
£29, £32
SWEET & SOUR TOUR
Sun 23 Nov 5pm
From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment. Whether you’re Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter, or somewhere in between, this tribute show is an unforgettable experience!
£26.50
MOVIES AT THE GROVE THEATRE
STANDARD: £8.50, Conc £6.50 | PREMIUM: £15.50, Conc £13.50 MR BURTON (12A) Tue 20 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm
LIVE & ENCORE SCREENINGS
Enjoy exciting screenings from The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and National Theatre at the Grove Theatre. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Encore Screening Thu 26 Jun 7pm
STANDARD: £18, Conc £16
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-12pm 0300 300 8125
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WHAT'S ON - SUMMER / AUTUMN 2025
RBO: BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS
Thu 22 May 7.15pm £17.25, Conc £15.25
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen's classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles. Sat 24 May 7.30pm
£14.25, Conc £12.25
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE: IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
Sat 31 May 6pm
£17.25, Conc £15.25
Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) star in Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, returning to cinemas. This acclaimed production was filmed live at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014. Thu 5 Jun 7pm
TONY STOCKWELL 2025
Mon 9 Jun 7.30pm
£17.25, Conc £15.25
£28.25, Conc £25.75
The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long-established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums.
OASIZ
Fri 13 Jun 8pm
£14.25, Conc £12.25
OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands, a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views.
GREG COULSON
Fri 27 Jun 8pm
£17.25, Conc £15.24
Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse - an expressive singersongwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz.
A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN
Mon 14 Jul 7.30pm
£19.25, Conc £17.25
Rebecca Vaughan performs Woolf’s 1928 exploration of the impact of poverty and sexual inequality on intellectual freedom and creativity.
STANLEY DEE
Sat 30 Aug 8pm
£16.25, Conc £15.25
Given the quality of musicians who played on the original recordings, you may expect a Steely Dan tribute to have a serious manner, but not Stanley Dee! We love this music. Authentic sounds played with skill and enthusiasm.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: INTER ALIA
Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the next play from Suzie Miller (Prima Facie). A smart Crown Court Judge, behind the robe, she is a loving wife and parent. When under threat, can she protect her family life? Thu 4 Sep 7pm £17.25, Conc £15.25
HAMLET
The acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, in their own anarchic style. When his uncle murders his father and marries his mother, Hamlet must frequently monologue and take swift revenge. Thu 11 Sep 7.30pm
CHANTEL MCGREGOR
£14.25, Conc £12.25
Fri 12 Sep 8pm £20.25
Chantel's stunning live performances and effortless virtuosity have built her a loyal and growing fan base. Early in her career, she was invited to perform with Joe Bonamassa on his UK tours, a testament to her remarkable talent.
THE SOUNDS OF SIMON
The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia with such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, The Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water. Fri 26 Sep 7.30pm
ONCE
£15.25, Conc £14.25
Imagine seeing an album played and acted out on stage…that is ‘Once’. It is an achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show that strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. Thu 2 - Fri 3 Oct 7.30pm £19.25, Conc £17.25
BOOKING INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK
Online: www.grovetheatre.co.uk
In Person: Box Office daily opening hours are 10am - 3pm, Monday - Friday. On performance days, weekends and bank holidays, the Box Office will open 2 hours before the performance starts, until 15 minutes after curtain up.
By Phone: Please call 01582 60 20 80
By Post: Write to Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4GP
Transaction Fee: Ticket prices are inclusive of a venue levy of up to £2 per ticket and applies to all tickets sold. A transaction fee of £3.50 will be added to each online and telephone booking.
Reservations: Ticket reservations must be paid for within four working days.
DATA PROTECTION
Your contact details will be held in order to contact you in the case of a performance being cancelled. With your permission we will also contact you with information about future events. To be removed from our mailing list, please contact the Box Office, or to view our full privacy policy, visit our website.
ACCESS INFORMATION
Grove Theatre has level access into the building and all levels are accessible via a lift. There are wheelchair accessible seats in both the Stalls and Circle. To book a wheelchair accessible seat, please contact the Box Office. These seats are not suitable for mobility scooters. If you have an exceptionally large and/or specialist wheelchair, please contact the Box Office for advice on the best seating areas available. Not all of our seating will be suitable for all access needs, if you have trouble with steps, require wheelchair access or need assistance, please contact our Box Office prior to your visit.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18 at a ratio of no more than 10 children to 1 adult.
Any person may be subject to search on entry. Disabled parking spaces are available directly behind the theatre.
An infra-red hearing system operates in the auditorium. Headsets are available from the Box
Office. To ensure you book seats with optimum coverage, please contact the Box Office at the time of booking.
Assistance dogs are welcome in the auditorium. Please advise the Box Office when booking so suitable seating can be allocated.
Please contact the Box Office if you have any queries regarding our access facilities.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased. For sold out shows, the Box Office will accept returned tickets for re-sale for an administration charge of 10% of the overall ticket value of the booking. Subject to a waiting list.
For family shows and film, children under the age of 18 months will be issued with a free Babes in Arms ticket if they do not require their own seat.
Only food and drink purchased at the theatre can be consumed on the premises.
Please note we are a cashless venue and only able to take card payments for Box Office, Bar, Kiosk and in-house Merchandise sales. Some visiting companies selling their own merchandise may only accept cash payments. We encourage all visiting companies to take card payments but this may not always be possible.
Pushchairs and baby carriers are not permitted in the auditorium.
Customers displaying disruptive and/or anti-social behaviour within the venue will be asked to leave.
Changes to the programme, show timings, cast, seating, booking fees and pricing are at the discretion of management.
GROVE THEATRE SEATING PLAN
This seating plan is a guide only and may change depending on the event. Please check individual show entries for more information.
CIRCLE A-G
SIDE CIRCLE
SIDE CIRCLE
REAR STALLS A-D
STALLS AA-M
SIDE STALLS
SIDE STALLS