Grove Theatre Dunstable Theatre Brochure - Spring Summer 2024

2024 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 23 May 8pm Thu 27 Jun 8pm

Thu 19 Sept 8pm Thu 31 Oct 8pm

Tickets: www.grovetheatre.co.uk

Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre

Sat 4 May 8pm Sat 1 Jun 8pm

Sat 5 Oct 8pm Sat 2 Nov 8pm

Sat 7 Dec 8pm

Tickets: centralbedfordshire.ticketsolve.com

THE SEARCHERS

Fri 3 May 7.30pm

Following the success of their 2023 tour, The Searchers return for one more final tour in the Spring of 2024. With such memorable hits including - Sweets For My Sweet, Needles & Pins, When You Walk In The Room. Don't miss your chance to catch this truly legendary band.

£33.50

THERE'S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW

Tue 7 May 1.30pm, 4pm

Wed 8 May 10.30am, 1.30pm

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. Expect plenty of fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life!

HOW SWEET IT IS THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN

Sat 4 May 7.30pm

A stunning 100% live show celebrating all the Motown classics. Slick choreography and an amazing band deliver a not to be missed Motown experience featuring songs from Lionel, Temptations, Stevie, Four Tops, Smokey, Marvin and so much more.

£32

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

Fri 10 May 7.30pm

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular... Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain's Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live show!

£29

£16, U16 £13, Schools £13, Groups £13

£26.50, £23.50

AGES 18+

JAYMI HENSLEY HOMECOMING

Sat 11 May 7.30pm

Featuring well known hits from Jaymi's time on X Factor, touring globally with Union J and in musicals such as Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as some of his own personal favourites, Jaymi Hensley: Homecoming promises to be an unforgettable night.

£25, VIP £43, Meet & Greet £71

CALLING PLANET EARTH

Thu 16 May 7.30pm

Taking you back to a time when the music picked you out, shook you up and turned you into someone new. . . it’s the show that defines a decade! Relive the best years of your life – to the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD and many more.

£31

RADIO GAGA

Fri 17 May 7.30pm

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage - Queen. Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage.

£31

DIRE STREETS

Sat 18 May 7.30pm

Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK. For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits' incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers.

£28.50

THE MARVIN GAYE SONGBOOK

Sat 25 May 7.30pm

Wake up and let's get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. This is the Marvin Gaye Songbook! The Marvin Gaye Songbook, respectfully recreates every magical hit, live on stage, taking you on a musical journey back to a golden era of chart-topping songs.

£31

THE FUREYS

Tue 21 May 7.30pm

They are one of Ireland’s all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands. Furey’s classics like I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, Leaving Nancy, The Old Man and From Clare to Here have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world.

PRINCESS LIVE!

Sat 1 Jun 1pm & 4pm

The Princesses are tired of their royal duties so they decided to come together and make the ultimate pop girl group. Cinderella's fairy godmother has given her a magic wand so she can give the other princesses a new look and style. With pop and musical theatre songs that will get the whole family singing and dancing!

£14

GET IT ON

GENESIS CONNECTED

Fri 7 Jun 7.30pm

An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music. You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other. Come on feel the noise and dress to impress for this feelgood show of the year!

Thu 6 Jun 7.30pm £31

WILD BOYS

Sun 9 Jun 7.30pm

The N°1 tribute to the music of the 80’s. Wild Boys are widely recognised as the best LIVE 80s band in the UK today. Wild Boys pride themselves on their amazing and entertaining show. Expect to hear hits from Duran Duran, Erasure, Phil Collins, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Prince, Queen and more.

£31.50

Genesis Connected is an authentic two-hour show celebrating the music of Genesis from the mid-70s to the present day, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers, as well as the biggest-selling solo songs of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & The Mechanics.

G4 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Wed 12 Jun 7.30pm

The UK's No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show. G4 have been wowing audiences with their incredible harmonies and stunning vocals ever since appearing on the first series of the X Factor in 2004.

£31, £26, £21, Premium

£29.50

£60.50

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'

Thu 13 Jun 7.30pm

Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Dunstable with the brand-new for ’23-24, greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular. Summer of ’69, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, China in Your Hand – live in concert 30 hits, a sizzling cast, a crazy, crazy night.

£31

SIMON & GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS

Sat 15 Jun 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'.

£31

AN EVENING WITH TREVOR AND GARY

Fri 14 Jun 7.30pm

That’ll Be The Day’s Trevor Payne and Gary Anderson take their double act on tour!

Over 6,000 shows. 40 years of history. One unforgettable night of music, stories, and laughter. Get ready to travel back in time and relive That’ll Be The Day’s sensational history like never before!

£26

RARE: SLEEPING BEAUTY

Thu 20 - Sat 22 Jun

Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful princess who falls under a curse from an evil fairy.

Thu 7.30pm: Red Team

Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2pm: Green Team

Sat 6.30pm: Red Team

This is amateur production.

£21, 60+ £20, U16

£19

GARY & ROBBIE LIVE IN CONCERT

Sun 23 Jun 7.30pm

The unmissable Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute Show. Two of the finest International Tribute Artists come together for a truly unforgettable evening of Barlow, Williams, and Take That Classics. Jon Fisher and Dan Budd are utterly spellbinding.

BELIEVE THE CHER SONGBOOK

Sun 30 Jun 7.30pm

Join us for a stunning concert as we turn back time and celebrate the Goddess of Pop, Cher. An exhilarating show sensationally recreating all her hits including I Got You Babe, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, If I Could Turn Back Time and Believe plus songs from Mamma Mia and her album Dancing Queen.

£27.50

LOVE HURTS - POWER BALLADS & ANTHEMS

Thu 27 Jun 7.30pm

From the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock, 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!

BALLET THEATRE UK: SWAN LAKE

Fri 5 Jul 7.30pm

Join The School of Ballet Theatre UK with their spectacular new production of this timeless classic. This immortal tale tells of a princess held captive as a swan by the spell of an evil magician, a spell that can only be broken if a prince swears true love to her.

£21, Conc £17, U16 £15

£33.50

£31.50

“A truly entertaining classic thriller” -The Sunday Times

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longestrunning play. This thrilling West End production is THE genredefining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse.

When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover that a killer is in their midst!

For 70 years, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. COULD YOU BE NEXT?

Starring Todd Carty (EastEnders, The Bill) and Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders).

Performances

Mon 8 Jul 7.30pm £29

Tue 9 Jul 7.30pm £29

Wed 10 Jul 2.30pm £26

Wed 10 Jul 7.30pm £29

Thu 11 Jul 7.30pm £29

Fri 12 Jul 7.30pm £31

Sat 13 Jul 2.30pm £29

Sat 13 Jul 7.30pm £31

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Fri 19 - Sat 20 Jul 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm

DMTC are back at The Grove with the Andrew Lloyd Webber show that started it all - JOSEPH! The show features the iconic pop and musical theatre classics known around the world such as the UK number 1 Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and many more.

£23, £22, £21

This is an amateur production.

90S LIVE

Sun 28 Jul 7.30pm

Get ready as we spice up your life, taking you back for good and hit you one more time with the ultimate 90s party night out! Our talented cast will have you reaching for the stars as we throw it back to you, for one night only, live on stage, as we celebrate the 1990s.

£32

BEYOND THE BARRICADE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Fri 26 Jul 7.30pm

Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for 25 years.

£27.50

MILKSHAKE LIVE!

Wed 31 Jul 12pm, 3.30pm

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol*, DORA, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two presenters for an all-new adventure! Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on holiday together!

£18.50, U16 £17.50 , Family (x4) £68

CIRQUE THE GREATEST SHOW

Sun 11 Aug 2pm, 6pm

A world that explodes into colour as everyone's favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out - truly like no other.

£39, £32, Conc £37 & £30, Family x 4 £116

THE DOLLY SHOW

Fri 6 Sept 7.30pm

Voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star - Kelly O’Brien plays a country legend Dolly Parton. Accompanied by some of the U.K’s finest musicians, Kelly and her band play songs like 9 To 5, Jolene, Islands In The Stream, I Will Always Love You and many more…

£27

SCIENCE MUSEUM: THE LIVE STAGE SHOW

Sat 7 Sept 12pm & 3.30pm

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.

£19.50, Conc £18.50, Family x 4 £72

JOE PASQUALE

Wed 11 Sept 7.30pm

Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage for over 40 years and he’s bringing his favourite things for another airing to show that things have never been normal…. If you have ever wondered why chicken breasts don’t have nipples? Then this is the show for you…

£26, Conc £2 off, Family (x4)

£94

AGES 7+

THE DRIFTERS

Sun 8 Sept 7.30pm

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

£32

THE CARPENTERS STORY

Fri 13 Sept 7.30pm

A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including Close To You, Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more!

£34.50

THAT'LL BE THE DAY

Sat 14 Sept 7.30pm

Let the world's leading Rock 'n' Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the most iconic moments in Comedy, Rock 'n' Roll and Pop Culture from the 50s right the way through to the 80s. If you only see one theatre show this year, make it this one.

£28

AGES 12+

TAYLORMANIA

Tue 17 Sept 7.30pm

An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

£25.50

BEN PORTSMOUTH THIS IS ELVIS

Sun 15 Sept 7.30pm

With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence leading to fans claiming globally, ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King’. Witnessing sell-out performances around the world, including a recent West End performance, prepare to be blown away.

£32

ALED JONES FULL CIRCLE

Fri 20 Sept 7.30pm

Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation's festivities.

VIP includes a goody bag. Premium VIP includes goody bag, meet & greet.

£31, VIP £51, Premium VIP £71

THE STARS OF IRISH COUNTRY

Tue 24 Sept 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! Featuring the Queen of Country Music Philomena Begley who is celebrating 60 years in the music business and has had a glittering career.

£28

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

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 a an impressive laser light show, Think Floyd’s production will faithfully recreate all the atmosphere.

£31.50

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 AGES 16+

JIMMY CARR LAUGHS FUNNY

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 £2 off

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

Women in Rock are ready to take you on a journey through 5 decades of the world's greatest female rock legends. Featuring soaring vocals, slick choreography, striking costumes and backed by a band of world class musicians. A show for the whole family to enjoy. Get your tickets before they sell out!

£25

THE BEST OF QUEEN: THE BREAK FREE TOUR

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 is 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

Thu 17 Oct 7.30pm

Award winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Live At The Apollo & Tastmaster star and BAFTA nominee, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

£27

AGES 16+

80S 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 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

STEVE STEINMAN'S ANYTHING FOR LOVE

Fri 25 Oct 7.30pm

Highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist Steve Steinman along with his cast of singers, dancers, and incredible band 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

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

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

KEVIN DUTTON PSYCHOPATHICA-SAINTS, SPIES AND SERIAL KILLERS

Wed 6 Nov 7.30pm

Psychopath! As soon as you hear it who do you think of? Hannibal Lecter? Real-life serial killers? You certainly don’t think of top surgeons, elite sportspeople, and Special Forces soldiers? But according to the world-renowned psychologist and best-selling author, Dr Kevin Dutton, the stars of such professions are psychopaths.

£27

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 Anne Gildea. An evening of learning and laughter that will challenge misconceptions about menopause.

£29.50, VIP Meet & Greet £52

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

WALK RIGHT BACK

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 £25

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 smash-hits 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 feelgood 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

Mon 18 Nov 7.30pm

BILLY BILLINGHAM

ALWAYS A LITTLE FURTHER

Sun 17 Nov 7.30pm

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+

THAT’LL BE THE DAY’S CHRISTMAS SHOW ON SALE 26

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Tue 19 Nov 2pm

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

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with your favourite Christmas songs and Carols, stunning costumes. Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life”. It’s the perfect pre-Christmas treat.

£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

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year.

You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics.

£34

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

DESCRIBED

RELAXED SIGNED

MOVIES AT THE GROVE THEATRE

STANDARD: £8.50, conc £6.50 PREMIUM: £15.50, conc £13.50

All Of Us Strangers Cert 15

Thu 2 May 7.30pm

Ghostbusters: Cert 12A

The Frozen Empire

Thu 9 May 7.30pm

Memory Cert 15

Tue 14 May 7.30pm

Back to Black Cert 15

Wed 15 May 7.30pm

The Iron Claw Cert 15

Fri 24 May 7.30pm

American Fiction Cert 15

Wed 29 May 7.30pm

Seize Them Cert 15

Sat 1 June 7.30pm

Mothers Instinct Cert 15

Sat 29 June 7.30pm

LIVE & ENCORE SCREENINGS AT THE GROVE THEATRE

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

WHAT'S ON - SPRING SUMMER 2024

BRAVE RIVAL

Fri 26 Apr 8pm £15, Conc £14

The UK Blues Award Nominated band are one of Joe Bonamassa’s “favourite discoveries this year”. Brave Rival have gone from strength to strength, featuring in Raw Ramp Magazine as one of the 'Top 20 Bands To Watch' and nominated for 'Breakthrough Act' by Get Ready To Rock Radio.

TONY STOCKWELL

Tue 30 Apr Row A-E £27, Row F-K £24.50

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.

JOHN DOYLE

Tue 7 May £13.50, Conc £12.50

Having established himself as the guitarist of choice for Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter, add in a GRAMMY, 2024 Eric Clapton sessions and his place in the Transatlantic Sessions band, John Doyle is one of the greatest folk artists of our time.

THE MUSIC OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

Fri 10 May 7.30pm £16, Conc £14

As seen on BBC The One Show! The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through the years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo careers.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Thu 23 May 7.30pm £14, Conc & U16 £12

Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and funny physical theatre to give this popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!

JAZZ DYNAMOS FT. LUCY RANDELL: JAZZ ‘N’ 80S

Fri 31 May 8pm £14, Conc £13

A five-piece band fronted by world class vocalist Lucy Randell, who take well known songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa and samba!

GERTRUDE LAWRENCE: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN EVENING

Sat 8 Jun 7.30pm £15, Conc £13.50

The 1930's star of musical comedy tells her own story in her own words. Funny, pacy dialogue which is bursting with songs from Variety and Revue to hits by Noël Coward and Kurt Weill.

OASIZ: 30 YEARS OF DEFINITELY MAYBE

Fri 21 Jun 8pm £12, Conc £11

OASIZ are one of the most authentic tribute bands, proven when a clip of front man Steve went viral on social media with many fans convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself.

ALICE ARMSTRONG

Fri 12 Jul 8pm £15, Conc £14

With roaring grooves & soulful arias to drive the heart wild, Alice Armstrong is a singer-songwriter known for her impressive vocal range and stage presence. Alice will be joined by her full band. ‘Alice is perfection’ - Blues in Britain Magazine

MAGIC DAVE SUMMER FUN SHOW

Wed 31 Jul 2pm £12, Conc & U16 £10, Family x 4 £35

Magic Dave returns with a summer show full of fun for all the family.

CARL & DAVE: COMEDY MAGIC

Wed 31 Jul 7pm £11, discounts for groups 6+

Stars of CBBC's Crackerjack! UK's number 1 Family Entertainers, but this one's not for kids...

SAM KELLY’S STATION HOUSE

Fri 9 Aug 8pm £15, Conc £14

Sam Kelly's Station House are a blues-based "groove" band that is influenced by soul, jazz and British funk. Sam is the original drummer of funk/hip-hop pioneers "Cymande" and is joined by Richard Sadler (bass),Tony Qunta (guitar/ vocals) and Rowena Poole (lead vocals).

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Wed 11 Sept 7.30pm £13, Conc £11

Sir John Falstaff, everyone’s favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight.

HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS OF ROCK

Fri 13 Sept 8pm £14, Conc £13

Let Hollywood transport you back to the 80s for a night of live classic rock!

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, job seekers and disabled patrons, plus discount available for one companion if assistance is required (excluding Friday & Saturday evenings).

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. This brochure is available in large print.

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