Grove Theatre Dunstable Theatre Brochure - Autumn Winter 2024

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THINK FLOYD

Thu 26 Sept 7.30pm

Think Floyd’s exciting new show will feature the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, The Division Bell and more. Backed by an impressive laser light show, this is a must-see for Pink Floyd fans!

£31.50

ANDRÉ RIEU

Mon 30 Sept 7.30pm

André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht The King of the Waltz presents a must-see big screen spectacular.

£17 LIVE SCREENING

PEPPA PIG'S FUN DAY OUT

Sat 28 - Sun 29 Sept 10am, 1pm, 4pm

Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party - it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!

£19, 6-12 months £11, U16 £17, Family (x4) £69

JIMMY

CARR LAUGHS FUNNY

Thu 3 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’.

£36 SOLD OUT AGES 16+

THE STORY OF SOUL

Fri 4 Oct 7.30pm

The latest hit show from Entertainers - the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music. Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music. Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain’t Nobody who does it better.

£31

ABBAMANIA

Sun 6 Oct 7.30pm

Now heading out on their 25th Anniversary Tour and celebrating 50 years of Abba's music, Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and live musical performance on stage. Have the time of your life with ABBAMANIA.

£28.50

TOTALLY TINA

Sat 5 Oct 7.30pm

The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular! Come shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast. Supported by her supertalented band and dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates those famed live performances.

£27

JOHNNY CASH ROAD SHOW

Thu 10 Oct 7.30pm

"Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was" - Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash Roadshow is back. Set in Folsom Prison, award-winning Clive John pays homage to the Man in Black. The brand new ‘Sin & Redemption’ tour takes you through the emotion of Cash’s career with favourite songs.

£28, Conc £26

T-REXTASY

Fri 11 Oct 7.30pm

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

£31.50

BYE BYE BABY

Sun 13 Oct 7.30pm

Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible 4 part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and energetic and stylish choreography, all backed by the 4-piece band.

£28

WOMEN IN ROCK

Sat 12 Oct 7.30pm

A cast of world class musicians and vocalists deliver a blistering 2 -hour performance, where you'll be singing, dancing and rocking out from the off with hit after hit. A show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive harmonies and audience interaction.

£25

IVO GRAHAM: GRAND DESIGN

Tue 15 Oct 8pm

Fumbling a flute on Would I Lie To You, combusting over a Cork accent on BBC Radio 5 Live, scaring Diane from the Traitors with a T-shirt of her face. What (yoghurt and) banana skins await Ivo next?

£19

AGES 14+

THE BEST OF QUEEN

Wed 16 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.

£31.50

JOHN BARROWMAN LAID BARE

Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm

John Barrowman, Laid Bare in his newest show, unwavering and uncensored! Songs from Broadway classics or contemporary hits, as well as John’s personal stories, anecdotes and infectious energy all in one show. Promising you an evening that will leave you inspired and uplifted, this is a show you’ll long remember.

£42, £37, £32, VIP Q&A + £50, VIP Meet & Greet + £40, Both VIP Packages + £80

LUCY BEAUMONT LIVE

Thu 17 Oct 7.30pm

BAFTA nominee and star of Taskmaster, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. With offbeat stories, unusual anecdotes, and bizarre journeys through modern day womanhood, life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

£27

AGES 16+

80'S MANIA

Sat 19 Oct 7.30pm

Get ready to party like it's the 1980s with the UK & Europe's Official No.1 multi-tribute concert! With over two dozen back-toback chart anthems from the most iconic 80s artists including Wham, Duran Duran, Erasure, Madonna, Adam Ant, Boy George, The Human League, Cyndi Lauper and more!

£28

POP PRINCESSES

Sun 20 Oct 6pm

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses are back with their NEW SHOW for 2024. They just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix! 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.

£21, VIP Pre-Show Meet & Greet £29

MUSICALS THE ULTIMATE LIVE BAND SING-ALONG!

Tue 22 Oct 7.30pm

Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats. This isn't your average sit-and-watch show - it's a wild, interactive, and seriously rockin' musical theatre experience.

£31.50, U16 £25.50

ED GAMBLE: HOT DIGGITY DOG

Wed 23 Oct 7.30pm

Hot Diggity Dog!

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.

£27 AGES 14+

STEVE STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVE

THE MEAT LOAF STORY

Fri 25 Oct 7.30pm

Following his 2023 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist Steve Steinman along with his cast of incredible singers and musicians return for a night of nostalgic classic rock featuring the huge back catalogue of greatest hits from Meat Loaf and composer Jim Steinman.

£33.50

RICH HALL: SHOT FROM CANNONS

Thu 24 Oct 8pm

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.

£19 AGES 14+

JOHN NICHOL'S

THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR

Sun 27 Oct 7.30pm

Join John Nichol, former RAF Tornado Navigator, on a poignant journey in "The Unknown Warrior." This theatre show delves into the story of the Unknown Warrior interred at Westminster Abbey, representing the countless British soldiers lost in WWII with no known grave.

£28

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY

Fri 1 Nov 7.30pm

The Legends of American Country return for another fantastic night of toe tapping country nostalgia. The tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers and new tibutes to icons.

£27

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB

Thu 31 Oct 8pm

Our compère introduces three top comedians from the London circuit, including regulars from The Comedy Store and The Glee Club with a different line up each month. This month’s line-up includes Steve N Allen, Mak Maier, Will Hannigan and Nik Coppin (compere).

£13, £16 on the door AGES 18+

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Sat 2 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…

£36.50

DR LOUISE NEWSON HORMONES

& MENOPAUSE - THE GREAT DEBATE

Thu 7 Nov 7.30pm

Dr Louise Newson, known as “the medic who kick-started the menopause revolution”, is embarking on her inaugural theatre tour accompanied by Dublinbased comedian Anna Gildea. An evening of learning and laughter that will challenge misconceptions about menopause.

£29.50, VIP Meet & Greet £52

KANE BROWN: DON'T LISTEN TO ME

Fri 8 Nov 8pm

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.

£19.50

SIMON REEVE: TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Sun 10 Nov 7.30pm

Join one of the world's most adventurous travellers on his new UK tour. Simon will share stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs from his journeys that have taken him to more than 120 countries across the world. With behind the scenes footage and stunning imagery.

£31

CROWN BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

Tue 12 Nov 7.30pm

After last year’s successful tour, Crown Ballet® returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker. Magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage. The Nutcracker - a charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky's repertoire.

£30, Conc £28, Friends £27

WALK RIGHT BACK - THE EVERLY BROTHERS' STORY

Wed 13 Nov 7.30pm

Prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless classics that defined an era with Walk Right Back! Featuring smashhits including 'Bye Bye Love' and 'All I Have to Do Is Dream', embark on a journey filled with those signature riffs and unforgettable harmonies, encapsulating the legendary sound of the Everly Brothers.

£27

THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE

Fri 15 Nov 7.30pm

Join us for the 2024 musical phenomenon with this festival of nostalgia. Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems featuring Jeff Brown (former member of The Tremeloes), Mike d’Abo (lead singer with Manfred Mann) The Fortunes, and Vanity Fare. The must see 60s show with the feel good factor. See Mike d’Abo on his farewell tour.

£31

SWEET CAROLINE

Thu 14 Nov 7.30pm

Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre... Get ready for that night out you have been dreaming of! One special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written. The good times never seemed so good! £32

GO YOUR OWN WAY

Sat 16 Nov 7.30pm

Go Your Own Way is a new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n' roll legacy is beautifully performed by a talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.

£27.50

THAT’LL BE THE DAY’S CHRISTMAS SHOW

Mon 18 Nov 7.30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and laughter where hilarious comedy sketches blend with heart-warming renditions of all your favourite Christmas songs. If you’re looking for a fun night out that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling, come and experience the magic of the must-see Christmas show of the year.

£30

Sun 17 Nov 7.30pm BILLY BILLINGHAM ALWAYS A LITTLE FURTHER

Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy Billingham MBE QCB has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplenty. Spend an extraordinary evening with him, as he shares his incredible, inspirational story.

£37 AGES 14+

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Tue 19 Nov 2pm

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit lifiting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia. Join them for a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols.

£15.50

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THE OVERTONES

Fri 22 Nov 7.30pm

The No 1, multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group is bringing back the 'good times' and it's your official start to Christmas! The tour promises to be a non-stop party featuring songs for all the family, iconic hits and festive favourites. VIP includes sound check, photo op, meet & greet plus small gift.

£39.50, £31.50, £26.50, £19.50, U16 £19.50, VIP +£49

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Wed 20 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!

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK

Sat 23 Nov 7.30pm

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including, of course, 'The Fairytale of New York'.

£28.50

NOVEMBER

BEN ELTON AUTHENTIC STUPIDITY

Sat 11 Jan 7.30pm

The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is back on the road with his new show. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980’s, hosting Channel 4’s ground breaking Saturday Live and has been setting the standard for gag filled, taboo busting, tonsil rattling, mind expanding stand-up ever since!

£34.50

DREAMS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Thu 23 Jan 7.30pm

One of the UK’s top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows. UK Fleetwood Mac are a high calibre, professional band of experienced and accomplished musicians who have come together to recreate the sound, look and feel of the legendary band itself.

£33.50

MICHAEL STARRING BEN

Thu 16 Jan 7.30pm

Michael® Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

£32

A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS

Fri 24 Jan 7.30pm

It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters.

Join us for one very special night, on top of the world, to create a dream come true, celebrating the legendary music of the Carpenters.

£34

ENDLESS LOVE

Sat 25 Jan 7.30pm

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel good night out and it celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS

Thu 30 Jan 7.30pm

The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last!

£28

MILTON JONES

Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

£34.50

£25

AGES 14+

THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES

Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, The Bee Gees.

This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive!

£34

Fri 7 Feb 7.30pm

50 plus years in entertainment/comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.

£28

AGES 18+

PETER ANDRE STARRING IN THE BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI

Thu 6 Feb 7.30pm

A spectacular highpitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

£47

RAT PACK LIVE

Sun 9 Feb 7.30pm

Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patter and razzamatazz of their infamous live shows. This brilliant production revives all-timefavourites such as New York, New York, That’s Amore, My Way and That’s Life.

£32

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

JASON FOX: LIFE AT THE LIMIT

Tue 11 Feb 7.30pm

Join Jason Fox, ex-special forces soldier and star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, when he brings to the stage the remarkable story of his daring exploits in a distinguished career as an elite operator in the UK Special Forces. ‘Life At The Limit’ is a chronicle of operational bravery, adventure and courage - both on and off the battlefield.

£32

LUTHER

Thu 13 Feb 7.30pm

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.

£28.50

THE MAKING OF A MURDERER

THE REAL MANHUNT

Wed 12 Feb 7.30pm

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!

Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.

£32

80'S LIVE

Fri 14 Feb 7.30pm

Direct from London’s West End, it’s heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to jitterbug.

Dress to impress as we spin you around and round to the hits of Wham!, Culture Club, Madonna, Duran Duran and more in a night to remember.

£34

FEBRUARY

RARE PRODUCTIONS: ANNIE

Thu 20, Fri 21 7.30pm, Sat 22 Feb 2pm & 6.30pm

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.

From £14

This is a children's amateur production.

STREISAND

Sat 15 Feb 7.30pm

The only show of its kind in the UK celebrating the musical genius and unrivalled vocal talent of one of the world’s most iconic and adored artistes of our generation, Barbra Streisand. £27

PSYCHIC SALLY

Tue 25 Feb 7.30pm

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

£30.50

QUEENZ - DRAG ME TO THE DISCO!

Wed 26 Feb 7.30pm

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, get ready for the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.

£29, £26, £22

AMERICAN FOUR TOPS

Fri 28 Feb 7.30pm

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences. With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the golden era!

£29 FEBRUARY

THE ELO TRIBUTE SHOW

Sat 1 Mar 7.30pm

After touring and selling out venues all over the UK and Europe, this show gets bigger every year, now with a dazzling light and laser show, 3D video screens modeled on ELO’s own touring show design and even a huge spaceship!

£32

THE ELVIS YEARS STORY OF THE KING

Thu 6 Mar 7.30pm

Direct from The West End, with over two decades of jaw-dropping performances, The Elvis Years is the ultimate celebration of The King, featuring over 50 classic hits including ‘That’s Alright Mama’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘It’s Now or Never’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Hound Dog’ and many more.

£31

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS

Fri 7 Mar 7.30pm

Direct from the West End, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to a theatre near you. In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, this critically-acclaimed production spans half a century, invoking the spirit of The Dubliners.

£30.50

THE GLAM ROCK SHOW: GET IT ON!

Sat 8 Mar 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

SU POLLARD

Wed 12 Mar 7.30pm

Oh eck! It’s been 50 years...

Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories.

£27.50

BEN FOGLE: WILD

Thu 13 Mar 7.30pm

In this inspiring show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, WILD is a hairraising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life. With inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained.

£32

ADULT PANTO

Sat 15 Mar 7.30pm

Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre’s Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto.

£22

Fri 14 Mar 7.30pm HENNING WEHNACID WEHN

Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.

£28.50

ARSENAL LEGENDS

Sun 16 Mar 7.30pm

Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends; Ray Parlour, Paul Merson and Perry Groves are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.

£37, VIP £67 AGES 14+

AGES 18+

LEGEND - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY

Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. . .

An unforgettable evening combines Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and more.

£34

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm

Roll up, roll up. . . the UK’s longest running burlesque show returns – bigger than ever.

The ultimate variety show blends stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque, featuring worldclass entertainers and stars of the stage and screen in an extravaganza of glitz and glamour!

£34 AGES 18+

LIVE & ENCORE SCREENINGS AT THE GROVE THEATRE

WOLF, WITCH AND THE GIANT FAIRY

Encore Screening Wed 30 Oct 2.30pm £17

Enjoy exciting screenings from The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and National Theatre at the Grove Theatre.

THE NUTCRACKER

Encore Screening Tue 14 Jan 7pm £17

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Thu 26 - Sat 28 Sep 8pm

£15, Conc £14

Fading southern belle Blanche DuBois is adrift in the modern world. When she arrives to stay with her sister Stella in a crowded, boisterous corner of New Orleans, her delusions of grandeur bring her into conflict with Stella's crude, brutish husband Stanley Kowalski.

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY

Sat 5 Oct, Sat 2 Nov, Sat 7 Dec, Sat 1 Feb, Sat 1 Mar 8pm £13

Notable acts that have graced the Barnstormers stage include Angela Barnes, Stephen Bailey, Scott Bennett, Jen Brister, Jo Caulfield, Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Larry Dean, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman and Milton Jones.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LE CONTES D'HOFFMAN

Tue 8 Oct 6pm

£16, Conc £14

Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance broadcasts on October 5, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet.

ALICE ARMSTRONG AND STEVIE WATTS

Two UK Blues award 2024 winners together! Alice won best contemporary blues artist and Stevie won best instrumentalist at this year's awards. See them together as a duo for an intimate performance. Fri 11 Oct 8pm

IAIN FARRINGTON

£13.50, Conc £12.50

Sat 12 Oct 7.30pm £19

Iain his Art Deco Trio perform arrangements from the great American Songbook - Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Arlen, Kern and morealong with more modern popular songs and traditional folksongs.

THE ROYAL BALLET LIVE : ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Tue 15 Oct 7.15pm

£16, Conc £14

As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts.

KATHERINE FERRIER WHATTALIFE!

Sat 19 Oct 7.30pm £15, Conc £13.50

Whattalife! tells the story of the great English contralto from her debut as a singer in 1940, through her meteoric rise, to her tragic death in 1953. The text is taken from her letters and diaries interwoven with music from her repertoire.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: GROUNDED

Tue 22 Oct 7pm

£16, Conc £14

Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the Metropolitan Opera, wrestling with often-overlooked issues created by 21st-century warmaking.

AUSTEN'S WOMEN: LADY SUSAN

Fri 25 Oct 7.30pm

£19

The award-winning creators of Austen’s Women, A Christmas Carol, Elizabeth, and A Room of One’s Own are back with a brand new solo comedy show: Jane Austen’s magnificently crafted tale of manipulation and manners.

ROSIE HOOD QUARTET

Sat 26 Oct 7.30pm £19

"Rural Ballads and poetic class" The Guardian "She has a magical voice, awareness of her roots, a sense of fun on stage and makes the most marvellous music" RnR magazine.

THE ROYAL OPERA: WOLF WITCH GIANT FAIRY

Mon 28 Oct 2pm

£16, Conc £14

Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path.

MR. CLEVERLY'S TRANSCONTINENTAL DELIVERY SERVICE

Wed 30 Oct 2pm

£12, Conc £10

A multi rolling fast paced immersive storytelling experience for brave children and their families presented by the award winning (EDFRINGE Excellence Award Winner 2018) and critically acclaimed Living Record Productions.

CURIOUS INVESTIGATORS

Thu 31 Oct 2pm

£12, Conc £10

Curious Investigators is a cracking adventure created in collaboration with engineering experts from Lancaster University: a delightfully surprising, highly visual show for 3–7- year-olds and their grown-ups.

THE HEIDI BROWNE BAND

Fri 1 Nov 8pm

£12.50

Heidi Browne's music ranges in genre from rootsy-pop to jazzy-folk, seasoned with reggae influences and a touch of the theatrical. Heidi was selected by BBC Introducing as tipped for success in 2013.

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 be open from 2 hours before the performance starts.

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.

DISCOUNTS

All discounts apply to price bands A (1 or 2 price house) and B (3 price house) only. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Discounts vary per event; please see individual show information for details.

C Under 16s, over 60s, students in full-time education and disabled patrons. Personal Assistant/Essential Companion tickets are available under the Everyone Theatres Access Membership, please see full terms and conditions on our website or call the box office for further details.

W Wheelchair users, plus one companion if assistance is required.

G Group discounts stated where applicable.

S School group discounts stated where applicable.

F Friends of the Grove Theatre. Family of 2 adults and 2 children (under 16).

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

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