What's on in North Herts this autumn

October

Royston Craft Fair

19 October, 16 November & 14 December 11am – 4pm, Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston

Pop along to buy something from local craftspeople selling their wares. Fun, crafty children’s workshops will keep the little ones happy while you shop.

Pumpkin Trails and Treats

26, 28 & 29 October, 12noon to 4pm, Knebworth House

Take part in fun Halloween themed games and activities including ‘What’s in the box?’, ‘Terror Tunnel’ and the’Pumpkin Trail’. Complete your Pumpkin Passport to win a prize!

Monstersaurus

29 at 3pm & 30 October at 11am and 2pm, Broadway Cinema and Theatre, Letchworth Garden City

Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem - now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! Thrills, spills, magic and mayhem for the whole family.

November

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1 November, 7.30pm, Baldock Arts and Heritage Centre, Baldock

Are you ready to do the time-warp again? If so, take a jump to the left, then a step to the riiiiiight at the screening of this cult classic. Dr Frank-N-Furter awaits you for this Halloween-tastic screening! (15 certificate)

Christmas pantos, shows and fairs

Knebworth Christmas Fair

8 – 10 November, 10am to 4pm, Knebworth House, Knebworth

Looking for a special Christmas gift? The Knebworth Christmas Fair may have just what you are looking for. From handmade smellies to scarves, and everything in between. It is a Christmas shopping extravaganza that is not to be missed!

Aladdin

20 – 23 November, Pirton Village Hall, Pirton

Let the magic of Aladdin sweep you away on a magic carpet ride towards Christmas and meet Widow Twankey and the Genie of the Lamp along the way! Always a crowd pleaser, this Pirton Players panto is sure to bring some early Christmas cheer.

It’s a Wonderful Life

6 December, 7.30pm, Baldock Arts and Heritage Centre, Baldock

Revel in this cinematic classic starring James Stewart, who finds out the true meaning of life, and Christmas, with a little help from his own guardian angel.

Kimpton Christmas Market

7 December, 2pm – 6pm, The Green, Kimpton

Pop along and get all festive at this seasonal market, now in its third year. Locally sourced handmade gifts, a magical Christmas Grotto, Christmas food and drink plus live music.

A Christmas Concert with Tenors Unlimited

7 December, 7.30pm, Broadway Cinema and Theatre, Letchworth Garden City

This group’s rich vocal harmonies and sense of humour have endeared them to audiences around the world. Treat your ears to a flurry of Christmas songs including Silent Night, Last Christmas, Hark The Herald Angels Sing and their number 1 selling Christmas single Who Is He?

Cinderella

6 – 8 and 13 – 15 December, Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin

This timeless rags to riches tale is the perfect panto to get you into the Christmas spirit. Packed with sing-along-songs, hilarious jokes and sensational costumes from the Bancroft Players. Book your tickets now and ‘you shall go to the ball!’.

The Nutcracker

17 December, 7pm, Broadway Cinema and Theatre, Letchworth Garden City

Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancing including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince, make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience. Recorded at the Royal Opera House in 2016.