Eastlife Spring 2020

Beds, Bucks & Herts
Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS
01992 531500. www.hertfordtheatre.com
17-Apr Josh Widdicombe Bit Much…
A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place
in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles
and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics of
advent calendars, pesto and the closing time of his local park.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford WD17 3JN
01923 571102. www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
18-Apr Simon Evans: The Work of the Devil
Simon Evans’ last show, ‘Genius 2.0’, provided an hilarious analysis
of the departure of any visible sign of intelligence from modern
life. But his new show raises the stakes, with his usual excoriating
views of a world on fire given a perspective shift from personal
revelations that turned his world upside down this year.
Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DD
01462 681300. www.broadway-letchworth.com
29 Apr - 23 May Abigail’s Party
A painfully funny tragic-comedy of marriage and class, at a
1970s suburban drinks party. Aspirational Beverly and her estate
agent husband Laurence are hosting drinks for their newlywed
neighbours. They are joined by a very anxious Susan, who has
been banished from her daughter Abigail’s party. As the evening
goes on, marital tensions rise and tempers flare as the characters
true natures are hilariously but ruthlessly exposed.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ
01923 235455. www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
30-Apr The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe
August 5th, 1962: Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone
in her bedroom, in dressing gown and underwear; no glitz, no
glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the
icon unravels her remarkable life, taking us back through the
memories of her closest relationships.
Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
01234 362337. www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
30-Apr An Audience with Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp will be telling stories from his football days and
his time in the jungle. Expect a hilarious evening. Harry is a great
raconteur and has a wealth of hilarious stories to share with you!
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford WD17 3JN
01923 571102. www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
5-9 May Derren Brown: Showman
The multi award-winning master of mind control and
psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage.
His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more
Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history!
Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate MK9 3NZ
0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com
09-May Ansell’s Les Musicals
This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash-hit
songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two
of the world’s finest voices.
The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
01438 363200. www.gordon-craig.co.uk
09-May Twistin’ the Night Away
The show is a highly charged, toe–tapping journey, driven by retro
dance rhythms and spearheaded by Si Cranstoun’s dynamic stage
presence and a voice which echo’s that of Jackie Wilson and Sam
Cooke and the great black American singers of old.
Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG
01279 710200. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
15-17 May The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed
with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!
Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DD
01462 681300. www.broadway-letchworth.com
16-May Slime
Enter the undergrowth to squish, squelch and play your way
through this hilarious, surreal show for 2-5 years and their families,
told with a handful of words and lots of slime!
Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
01234 362337. www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
18-May Menopause The Musical 2
‘Cruising Through Menopause’ is a hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring
and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship.
Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate MK9 3NZ
0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com
20-23 May Priscilla Queen of the Desert
‘Priscilla’ is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard
a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a
lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of
self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.
The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
01438 363200. www.gordon-craig.co.uk
21-May Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium
Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can
communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages. The
evening may include psychometry, photographs readings and
psychic prediction.
Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG
01279 710200. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
23-May Infants
Six actors bring to life a colourful array of pupils, parents and
teachers, and invite you into a world where the adults in charge are
maybe the biggest children of all.
Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
01234 362337. www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
24-May Friends! The Musical Parody
‘Friends! The Musical Parody’ celebrates and pokes fun at the
wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love
from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and
love in 1990’s Manhattan.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street HP20 1UG
0844 871 7607. www.atgtickets.com
29-31 May Big Red Bath
A quirky, vibrant and humorous adaptation of Julia Jarman and
Adrian Reynolds’ popular children’s picture book.
Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
01234 362337. www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
29 May - 6 Jun 9 to 5 The Musical
‘9 to 5 the Musical’ tells the story of three workmates pushed to
boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan
to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will
the women manage to reform their office - or will events unravel
when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street HP20 1UG
0844 871 7607. www.atgtickets.com
29-May Rob Beckett
It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s
coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford WD17 3JN
01923 571102. www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
30-May The Navy Lark
‘The Navy Lark’ sees a cast of three bring to life three classic
episodes from the much loved radio series which ran for 1959
- 1977 which originally featured Leslie Phillips, Dennis Price,
Ronnie Barker and Jon Pertwee. Presented in the style of a radio
performance in front of a live audience, bringing to life the classic
days of radio comedy.
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