PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 2023
DECEMBER 2023
Thu 30 10.30am
Fri 1 10.30am Sat 2 11.30am 3.30pm Sun 3 No performances Mon 4 1.30pm Tue 5 1.30pm 6.00pm Wed 6 No performances Thu 7 10.00am 1.30pm Fri 8 1.30pm 6.00pm Sat 9 11.30am 3.30pm Sun 10 11.30am 3.30pm Mon 11 10.00am R 1.30pm Tue 12 10.00am 1.30pm Wed 13 No performances Thu 14 10.00am 1.30pm Fri 15 1.30pm 6.00pm Sat 16 11.30am R 3.30pm Sun 17 11.30am 3.30pm Mon 18 10.00am 1.30pm Tue 19 10.00am 1.30pm Wed 20 No performances Thu 21 2.00pm 7.00pm Fri 22 2.00pm 6.00pm Sat 23 11.30am 3.30pm Sun 24 11.30am 3.30pm Mon 25 No performances Tue 26 2.00pm 6.00pm Wed 27 2.00pm 6.00pm C Thu 28 2.00pm 6.00pm Fri 29 2.00pm 7.00pm Sat 30 2.00pm AD/TT 6.00pm Sun 31 2.00pm KEY: R = RELAXED PERFORMANCE C = CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE AD/TT = AUDIO DESCRIBED WITH TOUCH TOUR 1 HOUR BEFORE
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ACCESS FOR ALL
We offer a range of performance options including: audio described, captioned, relaxed and touch tour. Please refer to the individual events for details. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls for all shows.
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Little Wander presents
JEN BRISTER: THE OPTIMIST
Thu 7 September 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: £17.50
Age guidance: 18+ After 76 sold-out shows across the country Jen is extending ‘The Optimist’ tour for a third and final time…
If middle age has taught Jen Brister anything, it’s that optimism does not come naturally to her. In fact it’s fair to say that her cup is very much half empty and she’s making no attempt to fill it. Can Jen work against her natural instincts and finally see the light? Or will she stay the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I mean, I think we know the answer to that, but let’s try and be optimistic.
RUSH – A JOYOUS JAMAICAN JOURNEY
Sat 9 September 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: From £25
In the 75th Anniversary Year of the arrival of the Empire Windrush join us for this incredible narrated musical as we tell the story of the Windrush Generation and Reggae and hear how this music took the world by storm.
Featuring ska, rock steady, calypso, gospel, lovers rock, dancehall and Reggae played live by the JA Reggae Band. Get ready to enjoy the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Millie Small and many more.
SUSIE DENT: THE SECRET LIVES OF WORDS
Sun 10 September 2023, 3pm
Tickets: £23.50
Lexicographer - Best Selling Author – Queen of Dictionary Corner. Take a journey into the curious, unexpected, and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day. Susie will share a selection of the funniest moments from her 30 years on Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as well as some startling results from eavesdropping on a group of waiters. She’ll also be asking you for your favourite words, and welcoming questions in her very own ‘word surgery’!
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER
Wed 13 September 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: From £26
Age guidance: 18+ Investigating the UK’s most notorious serial killers.
Hosted by the Detective who brought serial killer Peter Tobin to justice.
A chilling, thrilling, night with The Scottish Detective, David Swindle. From Jack the Ripper, Peter Tobin, Harold Shipman and Peter Sutcliffe to the ‘Killer Couples’ – Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, get the detective’s perspective on what makes a serial killer tick, the warning signs and clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!
ELO AGAIN
Fri 29 September 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: From £24.50
The UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO AGAIN provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. Relive the age of Glam Rock as ELO AGAIN pay tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation.
QUEENZ: THE SHOW WITH BALLS!
Sat 30 September 2023, 3pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: From £24
The trailblazing, life affirming drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm. Featuring mind blowing LIVE vocals, and not a lip-sync in sight! Join these death-dropping divas for a sequin-clad pop party featuring Britney, Whitney and everything in between.
I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS
Fri 6 October 2023, 11am & 1.30pm
Sat 7 October 2023, 2pm
Tickets: From £11
Age guidance: Children age 6+ and anyone who loves stories and books
Award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life.
This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages.
I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old. We challenge you not to believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’ spellbinding journey.
THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW
Thu 12 October 2023, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Fri 13 October 2023, 10.30am & 4.30pm
Tickets: From £13
Tom Fletcher’s (McFly) 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, including Monster, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn, come to life in a show that is packed with playful moments to enjoy together.
There’s a Monster in Your Show... and he can’t wait to meet you!
AXEL BLAKE: IN STYLE
Sat 14 October 2023, 8pm
Tickets: £20
Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his show ‘In Style’. Axel arrived on the country’s living room screens in style as Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer. His observational comedy paired with his witty charm propelled him to be crowned Champion of the show.
BALLET BLACK: PIONEERS
Tue 17 October 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: From £18.50
Now in their 21st year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black is excited to present a double bill of new and original work by award-winning choreographers.
Will Tuckett’s Then Or Now, originally created in 2020, blends classical ballet, music and the poetry of Adrienne Rich to ask the question: in times like these, where do we each belong?
The second piece on the bill is devised by award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November. Nina: By Whatever Means, is inspired by the artistry and activism of Nina Simone. November weaves a skilful picture of Simone’s turbulent and influential life to take us on an emotional and empowering journey.
LEE MEAD: THE BEST OF ME
Thu 19 October 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: From £27.50
Lee Mead, star of Television and award-winning West End leading man, embarks on his UK tour. Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Join Lee for an evening of unforgettable music from Musical Theatre, contemporary hits and his brand-new EP.
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE: SCIENCE SAVES THE WORLD!
Sat 21 October 2023, 3.30pm
Tickets: From £15.50
Age guidance: 6+
The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!
Dive deep into the world of science and look at how it shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! We’ll look at the scientists, engineers and inventors who shaped the modern world, and prove that everyone has the ability to change our world for the better!
Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft!
Tilted in association with Curve presents
UNCANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAW
Tue 24 October 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: £25
Age guidance: 10+
Is the impossible, possible?
Join Danny Robins for the biggest investigation into the paranormal – ever.
In UNCANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAW, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds and scares of brand new, real-life stories of the supernatural. You’ll even have a chance to share your own stories - if you dare. Warning: This show will make you question the very nature of reality!
BACK INTO HELL: A TRIBUTE TO MEAT LOAF AND JIM STEINMAN
Thu 26 October 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets: From £24.50
Let us take you Back Into Hell, where Rock and Roll dreams come true, with this 2 hour extravaganza celebrating the iconic music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman.
Join our world class musicians as they recreate such legendary anthems as Bat Out Of Hell, I’d do Anything For Love, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and many more.
DIWALI
Sat 4 November 2023
Everyone is invited to join us to celebrate Diwali! Enjoy an evening of performance and festivities marking Diwali. Check our website for more information!
KINKY BOOTS
Tue 7 - Sat 11 November 2023, 2.30pm (Sat only) & 7.30pm
Tickets: From £18
Cassio Productions strut into Watford Palace Theatre with Kinky Boots, winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, and featuring a joyous, awardwinning score by Cyndi Lauper.
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. In dire need of help, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer with a penchant for stilettos! Together, this unlikely pair discover that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents
BRIDGET CHRISTIE: WHO AM I?
Sat 9 December 2023, 8pm
Tickets: £20
Age guidance: 14+
Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian cannot ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips and RSI in her wrist; and wonders why there are so many films, made by men, about young women discovering their sexuality, but none about middleaged women forgetting theirs.
COMING SPRING 2024...
Rifco Theatre Company, Watford Palace Theatre and HOME Manchester present
FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD
Concept & Book by Pravesh Kumar
Songs & Music by Niraj Chag
Songs & Lyrics by Tasha Taylor Johnson
Thu 25 April – Sat 11 May 2024
Get swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood!
Frankie never wanted to be a star, she just wanted a family - and after a chance encounter with an up-and-coming director, she finds herself transported to Bollywood.
Inspired by real stories of British women who have been caught in the spotlight of the biggest film industry in the world, Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, sweeping songs and vibrant dance.
