Ready the bean poles and brace for magic! Full of songs you know and love, a growbag packed with plant-based humour and the best cow this side of the gap, it’s panto time again at the Palace!
Featuring the biggest, baddest giant, wicked sidekick Harry Co’vert, magical and clumsy Fairy ‘Nuff and the formidable Dame Judy Henchman, this promises to be a Gardener’s World of wonder and amazement, right here in the region’s home of panto!
Book early for a great ticket price and the best seats in the house. What have you bean waiting for? This is going to be Fee-Fi-Fo-Fun!
29 NOV – 31 DEC FROM £12
BOOK NOW FOR OUR GIANT OF A PANTO IN 2025
TICKETS
STANDARD PERFORMANCES FROM £12
BRONZE PERFORMANCES FROM £18
SILVER PERFORMANCES FROM £20
GOLD PERFORMANCES FROM £22
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 2025
Sat 29 6pm
Sun 30 No performances
DECEMBER 2025
Mon 1 10am
Tue 2 11am 6pm
Wed 3 No performances
Thu 4 10am 1:30pm
Fri 5 11am 6pm Sat 6 1pm 5pm Sun 7 11.30am 3pm Mon 8 10am 1:30pm Tue 9 10am 1:30pm
Wed 10 No performances Thu 11 10am 1:30pm Fri 12 11am 6pm Sat 13 1pm 5pm Sun 14 11.30am 3pm Mon 15 10am 1:30pm
Tue 16 10am 1:30pm
Wed 17 No performances
Thu 18 10am 1:30pm
Fri 19 7pm Sat 20 1pm 6pm Sun 21 11.30am 3pm Mon 22 11.30am 3pm
THIS GUIDE CONTAINS JUST A FLAVOUR OF WHAT’S ON IN WATFORD. SCAN THE QR CODE TO SEE OUR FULL SPRING 2025 PROGRAMME
ACCESS FOR ALL
We’re an accessible building, with lift access to all levels, and toilets on the ground and second floors. We always have wheelchair spaces in the Stalls for all shows. If you’re accompanying a guest with disabilities you can get a free companion ticket for nearly all our shows. We have an infrared sound amplification system and offer headsets at our Box Office. Assistance animals are welcome in the auditorium.
PALACE PALS
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We treat our friends well. When you become a Palace Pal for just £30 per year, you’ll save up to £60 on tickets, and receive premium extras reserved only for our very best friends.
WHAT’S THE DEAL?
• £5 discount on selected tickets booked for up to 6 shows per year – a saving of £60
• A members only Palace Pal keyring
• Waived booking fees
• 10% off all drinks and snacks at our café bar upon presentation of your keyring
• A special Birthday treat from the Watford Palace Theatre family
• Priority booking for selected shows
• Free ticket exchange BECOME A PALACE PAL TODAY!
COME AND HAVE A CUPPA
We do a really nice cup of tea (for just a pound), it’s lovely and warm, and you can bring your own food! There are lots of groups that meet up here every week, including the Watford Chinese Association, Knit & Chat, The Satsang Singing Ladies and Mind Hertfordshire Network’s Herts Haven Cafe. If you’d like to do the same with your group then get in touch - it’s free.
WORK FROM TOWN
We have power, wifi, caffeine and great taste in music (well, Alistair on the bar does). Spend the day sipping a drink and watching the world go by between meetings and emails. And did we mention - we do a lovely cup of tea (for just a pound).
PRE AND POST-SHOW PINT
We have a great new beer offer, and we don’t charge “theatre prices” for a drink. Why not come a bit earlier before a show or stay a bit later afterwards and raise a glass with us (plus, dependant on what you are drinking, it makes the shows funnier).
Play by Alan Parker
Words and Music by Paul Williams
By arrangement with Faber Music Ltd
On behalf of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd
Prepare yourself for a criminally good time as Bugsy Malone comes to Watford! Packed with dazzling performances and unforgettable numbers, this show offers a playful, family-friendly take on the classic mobster tale.
19-20 APRIL
FROM £15 ADULT/£10 CHILD
Watford Palace Young Company Presents ALAN PARKER’S BUGSY MALONE
FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS
THE LITTLEST YAK
LAStheatre’s adaptation of the award-winning children’s book, with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance. Nominated for a YAKTASTIC four OffWestEnd Awards!
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE! THE BIG JURASSIC STORM
Get ready for a brand-new T-REX-IFFIC adventure! A satellite malfunction causes a Jurassic Storm that threatens to erase all existence of the island… forever. Are you brave enough to help save the dinosaurs?
14 APR FROM £15 6+
TOM GATES EPIC STAGE SHOW
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the illustrations and music that make him so popular around the world.
Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up, is going back on the road with his new show. “Genius” The Times
25 JAN FROM £32.50
AURIE STYLA: THE AURATOR TOUR
After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in The Aurator!
14 MAR FROM £15
IAIN STIRLING: RELEVANT
The BAFTA-winning comedian, ‘national sensation’ (Evening Standard) and ‘extremely funny’ (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling is bringing his intuitive, razor-sharp humour back on tour.
17 APR FROM £22.50
KERRY GODLIMAN: BANDWIDTH
Kerry returns to the stage with her straight-talking charm and quick wit. ★★★★
“Some sublime culture clash material.” Evening Standard
9 MAY FROM £18
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COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS
We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”
25 JAN FROM £12 6+
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the award-winning lunchtime comedy show for parents… and you can bring your baby!
These shows feature the funniest comedians form TV and the circuit telling their grown up jokes in a totally baby-friendly environment.
29 JAN, 12 MAR & 11 JUN FROM £12
WIFI WARS
The live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show - and prizes!
The afternoon showing is familyfriendly, and the evening showing is for ages 18+.
22 MAR FROM £14
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
CHINESE NEW YEAR CULTURE SHOW
Join us for an evening of stunning performances to celebrate Chinese Culture and Year of the Snake. There will be traditional dances in colourful costumes, incredible facechanging, dramatic martial art, classical music and Chinese stylistic songs.
9 FEB
£12
ALGSS ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
For the first time at Watford Palace Theatre, Abbots Langley Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld. With a libretto by political satirist and comedian Rory Bremner, this witty production critiques society with humour, exploring love and infidelity. Enjoy lively melodies and the iconic can-can dance. Directed by Andrea Campusano, with Philip Joslin as Musical Director.
13-15 FEB FROM £8.50
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MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS
CHAKA: THE MUSIC OF CHAKA KHAN
An exhilarating production celebrating one of the world’s most gifted music icons, performed by a truly exceptional cast and live band.
31 JAN FROM £28.50
THE BBC BIG BAND: RHAPSODY IN BLUE
The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band is joined by renowned conductor Barry Forgie and special guest vocalist Emer McParland for a unique celebration of the music of George Gershwin.
15 MAR FROM £30
THE CAVERN BEATLES
Endorsed and licensed by the now legendary Cavern Club, where The Beatles famously performed, The Cavern Beatles are one of the country’s longest established tribute shows.
“The likenesses are striking - but the sound, the sound.... this could indeed be the Beatles.” Irish Times
2 MAY FROM £30
THE STORY OF SOUL
Join the love train, as we give you the best of our love. There ain’t nobody who does it better. Celebrate the biggest hits of a generation.
8 MAY FROM £32
Produced by Watford Palace Theatre
By Charlie Josephine
Directed by Prime Isaac
“Women can’t box? You watch.”
A show about love, about family, about destroying society’s expectations, and about rebuilding them. Charlie Josephine’s knockout debut play.
…See you in the ring.
28 FEB – 9 MAR FROM £12
Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Variety, The Scotsman, The i
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.
“IT’S A BLAST” The Sunday Times 19-24 MAY FROM £10
Produced by Watford Palace Theatre
Created by Jill Rogati
Directed by Eva Sampson
Your baby is the customer in this 50s-style diner where eager-to-please Dottie is on her first day at the job. A hilarious, entertaining and adorable show where your baby calls the shots.
There is space for 12 babies per performance, so early booking is recommended to secure your baby’s place.
