www.courttheatre.co.uk

By Ella HicksBy arrangement with

Nick Hern Books

Directed by Julia Clark

30 APRIL1/2 MAY 20207.30pmSaturday matinee 2.30pmTickets £12conc. £10, Thurs £7

Get Tickets online at: www.courttheatre.co.uk

In Person at Berkhamsted Imaging226 High St. Berkhamsted

Beechwood Fine Foods42 Frogmore Street, Tring

The David Evans Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5QY

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A good play needs no epilogue wrote the Bard, but I must start with one, so sorry, William. As I pen this piece it’s not even near the end of the winter season, but I must say a big thank you! So proud, so entertained and so grateful. Here I must reserve a special note for this year’s Panto. A first in many ways! A first ever staging of Peter Pan as a Panto at the Court. The bold and collectively brave move to have Peter and the little “Darlings” flying. Not however the first time I have been the fall guy for some of the humour. I loved the whole thing, my grandkids loved it and so did some Albanian’s kids I took to their first Panto, they adored it!

So, thank you for turning out in your thousands, 2700 ish to give you all some idea. Thank you for the little army of players, of backstage and front of house courtiers, the lighters and sounders etc etc. When I led the standing ovation on the last night, I really meant it! Wonderful, wonderful and wondrous! I hope I thanked most of them personally. For those I missed, my apologies they were all hugging one another!

The whole season has been a joy. An observation from the Bible that music is the language of love was reinforced in Shakespeare observation that it is the food of love. Well dear readers if you didn’t get a feast this winter season, then stop calling weight watchers. I am a man of catholic taste in food and music. If you cannot find a dish you liked, then I am flabbergasted. It was less of a buffet and more a banquet, at prices that give all a chance to have fun, see great work and I think appreciate what great little community we all live in.

I still lead an incredibly busy life if you want to sample the range go to www.evansmbe.com and see. The personal joy of being a newbie even after 42 years here does nothing to stop me informing people in far off places that I reside in a unique spot. Perhaps I should keep quiet, it’s our special secret? Perhaps we can bottle it from the Tring Spring of fun? Whatever we have here it is very special but needs regular topping up.

So where to from here folks?

In my youth I was President of a Student Union and one of the joys of the job was picking the bands for the gigs. It was more than 52 years ago, and you might not believe what you could get for your budget. Amongst my stellar acts was the great Chuck Berry who observed “I play from desire” so this it is with the Court Theatre, desire! It’s infectious and so thanks all and sundry for the support on this unique experience, life in the Court.

Be there or be square.

David Evans MBE

BE THERE OR BE

SQUARE.

Monday 9th March 2020

Get Stuffed presents

Adam HillsHost of the Broadcast and RTS award- winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg, Adam Hills is one of the most popular comedians in the UK. With 16 solo shows that have toured internationally, his combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive a swag of awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the planet.

£16.00. Starts: 8.00pm.

Saturday 7th March 2020

That Joe Payne presents

That Joe PayneTring’s own award-winning singer-songwriter That Joe Payne returns to his hometown, showcasing his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band. He is best known for demonstrating an impressive 5-octave range, plus his work within progressive rock as frontman of The Enid (2011-2016). Together, they received 3 Progressive Music Award nominations, including Best Band, Best Album, and Best Event. Personal achievements include being voted Best Male Vocalist for two years running in the Prog Magazine Readers’ Poll. In 2019 That Joe Payne was selected to support Marillion at their sold-out Weekend in Port Zelande (NL).

£18.00 (Advance). £20.00 (Door). Starts: 7.30pm.

Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five-piece super group Oasis. Formed by die hard Oasis fans back in 2006, the band has toured extensively and with over 600 performances to date has justly earned its reputation as the leader of the pack. With an obsessive attention to detail the band recreates the real Oasis experience with amazing energy, playing all the classic songs as if they were their own. This is a standing gig.

£20.00. Starts: 8.00pm.

Friday 13th March 2020

Muzicmeet in association with Event Horizon Live presents

The Nation’s Favourite Oasis Tribute Band

Saturday 14th March 2020

Muzicmeet in association with Event Horizon Live presents

Petty Criminals An evening of classic rock in the shape of an American icon and one of the greatest songwriters and bands of our time: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Experience Tom Petty’s legendary career through stories, multimedia, authentic performances and a decade-spanning catalogue of music. Including early hits like American Girl, Breakdown and Refugee, through the ‘80s and early ‘90s with classics like Freefallin’, Runnin’ Down A Dream, I Won’t Back Down and Learning To Fly with highlights from the seminal album Wildflowers and including collaborations with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and The Traveling Wilburys. An unforgettable musical journey through the life and works of one of the greatest and much missed rock stars of our time.

£20.00. Starts: 8.00pm.

19th - 21st March 2020

Court Theatre presents

Murder AroundThe ClockWritten by Karen Banfield

1st - 4th April 2020

Frayed Knot Theatre Company presents

DFC andNever The TwainWritten by Rob Farrow

Saturday 18th April 2020

HOT Academy Ltd presents

An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)

By David Simpatico

Friday 10th April 2020

The Dung Beatles presents

Let It Be @ 50

In 1958, Molly is proudly running her own milkshake bar, with the help of her daughters Bunty and Suzie. A talent scout spots Bunty’s singing potential and when a face from the past reappears, things couldn’t look better. So what turns one of them, to murder? At the end of act one, guests work as a team at their table to submit their first guess as to who the murderer is. After act two, they get their final chance to say ‘whodunnit’ and why. No questions are directed at any cast members and they do not mix with the audience. All tickets must be booked in advance.

£18.00 (includes food). Tables can be purchased, see website for full details. Starts: 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee 12.00 noon.

A celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles final year together, 1970, the last of eight years of the most original, tuneful and eclectic pop music ever created. Together with iconic collaborators such as Sir George Martin, The Beatles are undoubtedly the biggest trail blazers in pop history, with most of their singles and albums setting sales records, some of which still stand! This show represents a remarkable coincidence for The Dung Beatles, also in their eighth year together, but they will not be breaking up any time soon! www.thedungbeatles.co.uk

£15.00. Starts: 8.00pm.

The two short plays in this double bill could hardly be more different. D.F.C. deals with the repercussions of actions that happened to three people in World War II and their impact about 50 years later. This play was premiered by Frayed Knot back in 1993 and was tremendously well received – it is one that will stay long in your memory. Having made you thoughtful in the first half, after the interval we present a completely different kind of play with the surreal comedy Never the Twain - eight short interconnected dialogues with subjects as diverse as lost souls and lost soles – guaranteed to send you home smiling.

£10.00 - £12.00. Concessions available. Starts: 8.00pm.

HOT Academy brings you the students of ‘East High’ as they deal with issues of love, friends and family while juggling studies and fun. Meet Troy and Gabriella, who, despite Sharpay and Ryan’s efforts, might just open the door for others to shine, celebrating ‘Breaking Free’ from social expectations and just having fun being you! With infectious, danceable songs and huge characters, this family-friendly show is sure to leave you beaming!

Exceptional Singing, Dancing and Acting opportunities in a nurturing and fun environment for 6-18yrs. Contact us for a free trial! www.hotacademy.co.uk

£15.00. Concessions £10.00 (no under 3s). Starts: 1.30 pm and 5.00 pm.

Saturday 23rd May 2020

Iconic Promotions Ltd present

Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’ producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing from the off. Special Kinda Madness will have everyone hankering after that exciting era of 2-Tone and ska. This is a standing gig

£16.00 (In advance, £20.00 (On the door). Starts: 8.00pm.

When postulant Maria Rainer proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain, Georg Von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon, they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their navy. Brimming with well-known songs, this show continues to delight audiences.

£16.00. Student/Child £12.00. Starts: 7.30pm. Friday and Saturday matinee 2.00pm.

6th - 9th May 2020

Vale Musical Society presents

22nd - 25th April 2020

Tring Theatre Company presents

Two plays for the price of one! Bursting with imagination and wit and performed by four actors, Bouncers is an outrageous and hilarious parody of the 80’s disco scene. The four portray over twenty different characters as we are invited for a night out on the town.

Shakers is where everyone wants to be seen, from the local check-out girls to the local lads tittering at the thought of a `long comfortable screw’. We are given a wickedly funny glimpse of this world by the four longsuffering waitresses who work there.

£15.00 Concessions £10.00. Matinee: £10.00 Concessions £5.00. Starts: 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee 2.30pm.

Bouncers by John Godber Shakers by John Godber & Jane Thornton By arrangement with: Josef-Weinberger Ltd

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Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

By arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of R&H Theatricals

30th April, 1st & 2nd May 2020

Berkhamsted Youth Theatre presents

Wendy & Peter PanBy Ella Hicks

By arrangement with Nick Hern Books

Wendy is off with Peter Pan to Neverland for an awfully big adventure. She’ll have to contend with a fractious fairy called Tink, give the lost boys a run for their money and face up to the dastardly Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Along the way she’ll have the chance to recover her parents’ happiness and learn what it means to grow up. Ella Hickson’s radical retelling of JM Barrie’s much-loved story puts Wendy centre stage in an adaptation that is refreshingly modern, whilst never losing the charm of the original.

£12.00. Concessions available. 30th April all tickets £7.00. Starts: 7.30pm. Saturday matinee 2.30pm.

By Ella HicksBy arrangement with

Nick Hern Books

Directed by Julia Clark

30 APRIL1/2 MAY 20207.30pmSaturday matinee 2.30pmTickets £12conc. £10, Thurs £7

Get Tickets online at: www.courttheatre.co.uk

In Person at Berkhamsted Imaging226 High St. Berkhamsted

Beechwood Fine Foods42 Frogmore Street, Tring

The David Evans Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5QY

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ADULT THEMES

26th - 29th May 2020

Tring Productions present

Book, lyrics and music by James Lark

Class 3 are on the brink of disaster: tactile Drew is a safeguarding hazard, Chloe’s obsession with Ryan threatens her friendship with Kaylee and a misunderstanding involving a speech impediment and a mop results in a career-threatening incident for their teacher Mr Finch. All hell will break loose if the parents happen to find out! The fast, funny and occasionally tragic new musical from James Lark (Tony Blair the Musical, The Snow Spider) promises toe-tapping tunes, tantrums, some naughty words and many naughty characters. But we can’t guarantee that everyone will be coming back to school tomorrow!

£15.00. Concessions £12.00. Starts: 7.30pm.

Saturday 20th June 2020

Court Theatre in association with Muzicmeet presents

The Blockheads

After their amazing sell out show at the theatre in 2018 The Blockheads are back in town! The legendary band behind Ian Dury, an outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of 1977. Expect to hear Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Wake Up And Make Love With Me, Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3), What A Waste, Clever Trevor, Sweet Gene Vincent and many more from the illustrious back catalogue. Fronted by Derek “The Draw” Hussey and featuring Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher from the original band, this classic line-up is completed by John Roberts and a group of saxophonists.

This is a standing gig.

£25.00. Starts: 8.00pm.30th/31st May, 6th/7th, 13th/14th June 2020

Mid Bucks Performing Arts Festival presents

By Arrangement with British & International Federation of Festivals. Mid Bucks Performing Arts Festival affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals has been running over the past 16 years, and was etablished to advance the education of the public in the Arts and in particular the arts of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. Providing a platform for children in the area to perform and showcase their talent and passion for the performing arts and to entertain their audiences.

£7.50. Concessions £6.50. Starts: See website for details.

The Court Theatre at Pendley is owned by David Evans MBE and operated by Court Theatre Ltd (Reg. Charity Number 1147983).Please note that all the details contained in this brochure are correct at time of going to press and as such may be subject to change at any time. Booking Fees: No booking fees are charged for events purchased through www.courttheatre.co.uk Individual organisations may charge a fee if booked through their own website.

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