Giotto: The Myth and the Reality
Lecture by Dr Janet Robson. Giotto di Bordone is often credited with being the father of the Renaissance. His main focus was almost exclusively on frescoes which portrayed saints and religious figures.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Tuesday, March 14, 1pm. Details: 01923859291
Tales from the Vicarage Live
An unmissable night for fans of Watford FC featuring legends of the club on stage and in discussion with TV presenter Adam Leventhal.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Tuesday, March 14, 7.30pm. Details: 01923 225671
Cliff Longhurst’s Jazz Knights
Woody Herman style big band. An absolutely top class band presented by Cliff on drums.
3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Tuesday, March 14, 8.30pm. Details: 01923 262982
Hertfordshire Schools County Dance Festival 2017
A performance by 50+ schools from across Hertfordshire to the theme Read All About It, inspired by news and magazines.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Tuesday, March 14, and Wednesday, March 15. Details: 01727 844488
Radlett Music Club: The Fujita Trio
The Radlett Centre welcomes back this trio of Japanese sisters on violin, cello and piano. For a number of years they have been playing at major concert venues throughout the world. This concert is Mozart, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Wednesday, March 15, 8pm. Details: 01923859291
Lobblylive – A Season of Spoken Word
This was instigated in order to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their talent by entertaining audiences in Watford Colosseum’s foyer. In celebration of the Big Wordfest they are opening up our performance to spoken word artists and poetry readings programmed in association with Watford Writers.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Wednesday, March 15, and Friday, March 17, 6pm. Details: 01923 571102
La Bohème
Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. This brand new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include a brass band, snow effects and Musetta’s dog will also make an entrance.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Wednesday, March 15, 7.30pm. Details: 02036 598914
Money for Nothing
Experience the music and legacy of Dire Straits with songs spanning over five decades delivered with passion and accuracy. Fronting the band is the brilliant guitarist and Mark Knopfler sound-alike Aled Williams. The show is delivered fresh with passion, quality and just the way it was many years ago when Dire Straits performed live.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Thursday, Mach 16, 8pm. Details: 02036 598914
Trefor Williams and The Usual Suspects
Trefor ‘Fingers’ Williams has toured worldwide. Expect a night of fine trad and creole jazz with the Usual Suspects whose group provenance includes the bands of Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Ken Colyer.
Pump House Theatre, Local Board Road, Watford, Thursday, March 16, 8.15pm. Details: 01923 467269
Status Update
Status Update is an unflinching and funny catalogue of the things teenagers learn, believe and have sussed out about the world.
Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Road, Watford, Thursday, March 16, to Saturday, March 18, 7.30pm. Details: 01923 467269
Count Arthur Strong
Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. Uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Thursday, March 16, 8pm. Details: 01727 844488
Garden Re-Leaf Charity Day
Come along for the Garden Re-leaf Charity day to raise much-needed funds for Greenfingers Charity who create magical gardens for children in hospices. They are running a Mad Hatters Day where you can sport your most colourful and imaginative hat. There will be a tombola in the main shop and you can enjoy a hot drink in the Dahlia Coffee House. They are delighted to be hosting a special guest on the day, Pippa Greenwood, at 11.30am to advise you on “making the most of the growing months”.
Aylett Nurseries Ltd, N Orbital Road, St Albans, Friday, March 17, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Details: 01727 822255
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