Eastlife Spring 2020

Beds, Bucks & Herts
Beds, Bucks & Herts
THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS
4-29 Mar Talking Heads
Each piece gives an intimate and hilarious insight into the heart
and mind of a peculiarly English character - Muriel in her tweed
skirt and pearls in Soldiering On, the public-spirited Miss Ruddock
In A Lady of Letters, and Susan, the long-suffering Vicar’s wife in
Bed Among The Lentils.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ
01923 235455. www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
05-Mar Geoff Norcott: Taking Liberties
Geoff Norcott’s brand of provocative stand-up is hitting the road
again in the spring, continuing with the success of his critically
acclaimed show, ‘Taking Liberties’.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street HP20 1UG
0844 871 7607. www.atgtickets.com
15-Mar Rob Brydon - Songs and Stories
Join celebrated comedian, singer, actor, presenter and
impressionist - the brilliantly talented Rob Brydon, for a very special
evening of toe-tapping tunes and side-splitting laughter!
The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
01438 363200. www.gordon-craig.co.uk
16-21 Mar The Mousetrap
The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country
house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a
murderer in their midst. Who can it be?
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street HP20 1UG
0844 871 7607. www.atgtickets.com
17-22 Mar The Sound of Music
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a
magnificent production to enchant and enthral the young and the
young at heart. Emilie Fleming will star as Maria (BBC’s Over the
Rainbow) and Andrew Lancel as Captain von Trapp (Coronation
Street). Together they will lead a big company and orchestra for an
unforgettable night out.
Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate MK9 3NZ
0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com
23-28 Mar We Will Rock You
With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious
futuristic comedy writing combined, comes a show that boasts
the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live
performances. Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate,
MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com
27-Mar Roy Hudd: Comedy Legend Chat Show
Plenty of fun and laughter can be expected at this behind the
scenes insight into the world of entertainment by one of the UK’s
best loved comedians.
Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG
01279 710200. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
28-Mar Morgan & West - Unbelievable Science
Magicians, time travellers and all round spiffing chaps Morgan &
West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately
qualified scientists, and now are bring their love of enlightenment
to the stage!
Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City,
SG6 3DD. 01462 681300. www.broadway-letchworth.com
28-Mar Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And
now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour
since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live.
Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
01234 362337. www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
29-Mar Big Fish Little Fish
Freestylers will be playing acid house, techno, and drum ‘n’ bass
throughout the afternoon. There’s also crafts, confetti, bubbles,
club visuals, baby chill area, giant balloons and licensed bar for
families with 0-8 year olds.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford WD17 3JN
01923 571 102. www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
03-Apr 100% Simon Brodkin
Fresh from a critically-acclaimed, sell-out run at the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival, Simon takes his debut stand-up show ‘100% Simon
Brodkin’ on a nationwide tour.
Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
01234 362337. www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
7-11 Apr Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
‘Beautiful’ tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise
to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her
husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and
best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the
most successful solo acts in popular music history.
Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate MK9 3NZ
0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com
09-Apr Jon Richardson & Friends
Jon will be bringing along some of his comedian friends to put on
a fantastic evening of comedy, all for a good cause.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street HP20 1UG
0844 871 7607. www.atgtickets.com
11-Apr Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards
Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does.
So much so he’s written a brand new stand-up show about it.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ
01923 235455. www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
11-Apr Giovanni Pernice: This Is Me
Enjoy the Italian’s natural charm, combined with beautiful
choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous soundtrack.
The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
01438 363200. www.gordon-craig.co.uk
14-15 Apr Sarah & Duck
Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music,
‘Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday’ will take you and your children
on a magical adventure.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ
01923 235455. www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
17-18 Apr Rapunzel
Immersion Theatre proudly presents a witty, tongue-in-cheek
retelling of the family favourite complete with a laugh out loud
script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of audience interaction and
an exciting array of magical characters.
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