Monday 27 June, 2011
7.45 PM
SEPARATE TABLES by Terence Rattigan
To celebrate Rattigan’s centenary,
The Bancroft Players present this
new production of his most famous
play which lays bare the lives of the
residents of The Beauregard Private
Hotel in Bournemouth circa 1950.
Directed by Rosemary Bianchi
Runs till Sat 2nd July
£6 Mon only; £8 Tues-Thurs; £10 Fri/Sat
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
Tuesday 28 June, 2011
7.45 PM
SEPARATE TABLES by Terence Rattigan
To celebrate Rattigan’s centenary,
The Bancroft Players present this
new production of his most famous
play which lays bare the lives of the
residents of The Beauregard Private
Hotel in Bournemouth circa 1950.
Directed by Rosemary Bianchi
Runs till Sat 2nd July
£6 Mon only; £8 Tues-Thurs; £10 Fri/Sat
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
Wednesday 29 June, 2011
7.45 PM
SEPARATE TABLES by Terence Rattigan
To celebrate Rattigan’s centenary,
The Bancroft Players present this
new production of his most famous
play which lays bare the lives of the
residents of The Beauregard Private
Hotel in Bournemouth circa 1950.
Directed by Rosemary Bianchi
Runs till Sat 2nd July
£6 Mon only; £8 Tues-Thurs; £10 Fri/Sat
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
Thursday 30 June, 2011
7.45 PM
SEPARATE TABLES by Terence Rattigan
To celebrate Rattigan’s centenary,
The Bancroft Players present this
new production of his most famous
play which lays bare the lives of the
residents of The Beauregard Private
Hotel in Bournemouth circa 1950.
Directed by Rosemary Bianchi
Runs till Sat 2nd July
£6 Mon only; £8 Tues-Thurs; £10 Fri/Sat
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
Friday 1 July, 2011
7.45 PM
SEPARATE TABLES by Terence Rattigan
To celebrate Rattigan’s centenary,
The Bancroft Players present this
new production of his most famous
play which lays bare the lives of the
residents of The Beauregard Private
Hotel in Bournemouth circa 1950.
Directed by Rosemary Bianchi
Runs till Sat 2nd July
£6 Mon only; £8 Tues-Thurs; £10 Fri/Sat
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
7.30 PM
LASTMINUTE COMEDY CLUB
Hosted by the irrepressible Paul B
Edwards the headline act is Adam
Bloom, a favourite from Edinburgh
Fringe, Montreal’s Just For Laughs
and Radio 4 series The Problem with
Adam Bloom.
£10
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Rd
7.30 PM
MUSIC FOR SAINTS AND SWINGERS!
Performed by Holy Saviour Church
Choir and The Radcliffe Singers,
directed by Trevor Hughes.
Adults £7; concs £5; Students Free
Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Rd
7.30 PM
EAGLE FOUR
Four local professional musicians
(Christine Bunning - soprano; Diana
Levitas - violin; Catherine Wilmers -
cello; Kate Elmitt - piano) present
their “s” programme, music by
Sondheim, Schubert, Seiber,
Schumann, R. Strauss, Satie, etc.
Adult £10; Children £5
Christchurch, Bedford Rd
9 PM
JAZZ AT THE BARLEY
Kick starting Hitchin Festival, the cool
sounds of jazz and contemporary
music with WOODRUFF, VIVEASH &
DIGGLE
Free
Sir John Barleycorn, Oughtonhead Way
Saturday 2 July, 2011
7.45 PM
SEPARATE TABLES by Terence Rattigan
To celebrate Rattigan’s centenary,
The Bancroft Players present this
new production of his most famous
play which lays bare the lives of the
residents of The Beauregard Private
Hotel in Bournemouth circa 1950.
Directed by Rosemary Bianchi
£6 Mon only; £8 Tues-Thurs; £10 Fri/Sat
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
8.30AM-4.30PM
HITCHIN ART CLUB SHOW
The annual alfresco setting for this
display of the talents and range of
local artists.
Free
The Cloisters, Churchyard
9AM - 3PM
ST MARY’S SUMMER FETE
Music, stalls, amusements and
refreshments
Free
Market Place
8.30AM-4.30PM
HITCHIN ART CLUB SHOW
The annual alfresco setting for this
display of the talents and range of
local artists.
Free
The Cloisters, Churchyard
1.05 PM
HITCHIN FLUTES
approximately 50 minutes
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
Sunday 3 July, 2011
5.30 PM
PRIORY PICNIC
An array of talented young musicians
from North Herts Music School
perform for this annual festival
favourite finishing with fireworks.
Bring your own seating and picnic
Family advance £15, £20 gate; Adult £6, £8 gate; Concs £3, £5 gate
Hitchin Priory Grounds, Tilehouse St
8 PM
ACOUSTIC NIGHT
SoundArc Studios host their regular,
popular acoustic sessions
Free
The Victoria, Ickleford Rd
Monday 4 July, 2011
7.30 PM
HITCHIN’S HYSTERICAL HISTORY A ‘FUN’ EVENING WITH LOCAL AUTHORS
Sponsors: Hitchin Historical Society
and Eric T Moore Books
£5
Eric T Moore Books Bridge St
1.05 PM
TOM GIMSON
approximately 50 minutes
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
7 PM
SCHOOLS IN CONCERT
Our Lady, Willilam Ransom,
Whitehill, Wilshere Dacre.
Sponsors: The Rotary Clubs of Hitchin
£4, concs £3
Town Hall, Brand Street
8 PM
SOUL CREOLE
A celebration of American
Independence Day with live music
and New Orleans cuisine
£8 inc free cocktail
Bar Absolute, Sun Street
Tuesday 5 July, 2011
7 PM
HISTORIC HITCHIN WALK
Local historian Terry Knight reveals
the history and stories regarding the
buildings, streets and characters in
the town’s historic core.
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
7.30 PM
CHEESES OF THE WORLD
Sample some of the finest cheeses
complimented by a taster of wine
with each and a glass of your
favourite at the end!
£15
Halseys Deli Market Place
7 PM
SCHOOLS IN CONCERT
Kimpton, Ickleford, Preston,
Cockernhoe.
Sponsors: The Rotary Clubs of Hitchin
£4, concs £3
Town Hall, Brand Street
Wednesday 6 July, 2011
7 - 9.30 PM
GHOST WALK
Derek Wheeler leads this everpopular
walk around Hitchin’s most
atmospheric and haunting locations
relating facts and folklore to give
even the most convinced sceptic
pause for thought!
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
8 PM
THE ROAD TO RESPECTABILITY
A lecture by Rev Brian Tucker on
Hitchin Baptists and their early
Ministers 1716-1831
£5
Baptist Church Tilehouse St
8pm
ODDITIES: THE BITS OF HITCHIN’S PAST YOU MAY NOT KNOW
A talk by Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews
£4
Hitchin Museum Paynes Park
8 PM
MUSIC AND DINING
A glass of wine and a delicious
3-course meal plus the sweet sounds
of local piano vocalist Lily whose
repertoire ranges from Lennon &
McCartney to Adele and beyond.
£38
Just 32, Sun St
1.05 PM
MICHAEL NEWMAN CELLO
Former National Youth Orchestra
member currently at Royal Northern
College of Music.
approximately 50 minutes
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
7 PM
SCHOOLS IN CONCERT
Breachwood Green, St Andrews, St Pauls Walden, Hexton.
Sponsors: The Rotary Clubs of Hitchin
£4, concs £3
Town Hall, Brand Street
Thursday 7 July, 2011
10 AM
LAVENDER WALK
An opportunity to tour the Lavender
Fields at Cadwell Farm, Ickleford and
hear of the history and current
production of this traditional Hitchin
crop.
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
7.45 PM
100 YEARS OF OLD HITCHIN ON FILM
Richard Whitmore marks the
centenary of film and cinema in
Hitchin. The programme includes
historic film of the 1911 Coronation
celebrations and a new compilation
of Hitchin’s Festival of Britain events
in 1951 - including a “sound
enhanced” version of The Hitchin
Pageant.
£6
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
8 PM
PHOENIX CHORUS
One of the U.K.’s top acappella
harmony choirs based in Potton.
From show tunes to pop, ballads to
toe-tappers, this award winning
choir perform 4-part unaccompanied
harmony. An evening not to be
missed. Proceeds to Hertfordshire
Cheshire Home & Garden House
Hospice
£8
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
8 PM
INDIE NIGHT
Great new local band GLASSCITY
VICE plus support
£4; Student Cardholders £3
Club 85, Whinbush Rd
Friday 8 July, 2011
7 PM
LAVENDER WALK
An opportunity to tour the Lavender
Fields at Cadwell Farm, Ickleford and
hear of the history and current
production of this traditional Hitchin
crop.
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
7.45 PM
100 YEARS OF OLD HITCHIN ON FILM
Richard Whitmore marks the
centenary of film and cinema in
Hitchin. The programme includes
historic film of the 1911 Coronation
celebrations and a new compilation
of Hitchin’s Festival of Britain events
in 1951 - including a “sound
enhanced” version of The Hitchin
Pageant.
£6
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
8 PM
COULL QUARTET
Haydn String Quartet in D Major Op
20.
Vaughan Williams String Quartet No
1 in G Minor.
Dvorak String Quartet in E Flat major.
£12, concs £9
Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Lane
Saturday 9 July, 2011
12 PM
RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD
This year marks the 20th Rhythms of
the World and once again the best
local, national and international music
will be presented along with stalls,
children’s entertainment, bars and
food. www.rotw.org.uk.
Advance £7/Gate £10; Youth Advance £3/Gate £5
Hitchin Priory Grounds
7.45 PM
100 YEARS OF OLD HITCHIN ON FILM
Richard Whitmore marks the
centenary of film and cinema in
Hitchin. The programme includes
historic film of the 1911 Coronation
celebrations and a new compilation
of Hitchin’s Festival of Britain events
in 1951 - including a “sound
enhanced” version of The Hitchin
Pageant.
£6
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
7.30 PM
VIVACE CHORAL CONCERT
Victorian favourites including
choruses from Judas Maccabeus and
part songs by Sullivan, Stanford and
Parry. Also featuring Knights Templar
School Choir.
£10; concs for teens £8; Under 13s Free
Christchurch, Bedford Rd
Sunday 10 July, 2011
12 PM
RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD
This year marks the 20th Rhythms of
the World and once again the best
local, national and international music
will be presented along with stalls,
children’s entertainment, bars and
food. www.rotw.org.uk.
Advance £7/Gate £10; Youth Advance £3/Gate £5
Hitchin Priory Grounds
6.30 PM
MASA TAYAMA PIANO RECITAL
Remarkable Japanese pianist Masa
Tayama returns by popular demand
to play a Rachmaninov programme
including Morceaux de fantasia Op.
3, Variations on a Theme by Corelli
Op. 42 and other works.
Adult £10; Children £5
Little Benslow, Benslow Lane
Monday 11 July, 2011
8 PM
HITCHIN BENEATH YOUR FEET
Speaker: Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews
Sponsor: The Hitchin Society
£5
The Sun Hotel
7.30 PM
ICE & FIRES ‘ASYLUM DIALOGUES’
Actors for Human Rights will be
giving rehearsed readings of their
documentary plays. All language used
in the scripts is recorded from real life.
Sponsor: Amnesty International North
Herts Branch
£4, concs £3
Christchurch Bedford Road
7.30 PM
AN EVENING WITH EDSA
Come and listen to West End
performers and members of EDSA
Performing Arts School sing all the
hits from the shows.
Sponsors: North Herts College & Dale
Hammond Associates Talent Agency
£12
North Herts College Centre for The Arts, Willian Rd
Tuesday 12 July, 2011
7 - 9.30 PM
GHOST WALK
Derek Wheeler leads this everpopular
walk around Hitchin’s most
atmospheric and haunting locations
relating facts and folklore to give
even the most convinced sceptic
pause for thought!
Walks must be booked in advance.
£4
8 PM
THE ROAD TO RESPECTABILITY
A lecture by Rev Brian Tucker on
Hitchin Baptists and their early
Ministers 1716-1831
£5
Baptist Church Tilehouse St
12.30 PM
HOLIDAY POSTCARDS
A selection from the Museum’s
Collection
£2
The British Schools Museum Queen St
8 PM
THE KING’S SPEECH (12A)
Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena
Bonham-Carter.
Multi award winning story of the
accession of George VI and his
urgent need to conquer his stammer.
£6; under 18 £3
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
7.30 PM
HITCHIN LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Great band, great venue and an
amazing party with a 70-piece
orchestra playing film music, jazz,
latin and rock.
Licensed beer and wine bar
£10
Town Hall, Brand Street
7.30 PM
JASON CARTER
British born guitarist/composer has
toured worldwide with his inimitable
fusion of world music and classical
styles. A prolific artist of exceptional
originality.
Sponsor: Violin Studio, Hitchin
£10 Group discounts available
St Faith’s Community Centre, Hexton
8 PM
LIGETI STRING QUARTET
Play music by Ligeti, Haydn,
Rachel Lockwood and
Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies.
£10; concs £7
Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Lane
1.05 PM
‘DUOLOGUE’
Rachel Broadbent (oboe) and Kevin
Vockerodt
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
Wednesday 13 July, 2011
7 PM
YARDS & ALLEYS WALK
Museum Curator David Hodges leads
this walk exploring the ancient
thoroughfares and dwelling places
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
Hitchin Museum Paynes Park
8 PM
FROM LOCAL TO UNIVERSAL HISTORY: ONE HISTORIAN’S PROGRESS
Speaker: Prof Diarmaid MacCulloch
Sponsor: Hitchin Historical Society
£6
Hitchin Priory
3 & 7.30 PM
BRAVO MR LANCASTER!
Written by Tony Phillips.
Mr Lancaster needs a miracle. So will
Peter Saint grant him one? A unique
trial in which former teacher Joseph
Lancaster has to defend his work
against all odds.
£8 matinee; £15 evening inc refreshments
The British Schools Museum, Queen St
7.30 PM
VIVE LA FRANCE!
The very best wine and cheese from
France in a tasting to mark Bastille
Day.
£15
Halseys Deli, Market Place
7 PM
TRUE GRIT (15)
This 2010 version has the Oscar
nominated Hailee Steinfeld as a
plucky young girl who hires an
ageing US Marshall to avenge the
death of her father. With Jeff Bridges
and Matt Damon.
Plus on the same night! - 'YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN' at 9.30 PM
£6; under 18 £3 - per film
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
9.30 PM
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
The classic Mel Brooks comedy
Masterpiece from 1974 starring Gene
Wilder and Marty Feldman
£6; under 18 £3
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
Thursday 14 July, 2011
10 AM
LAVENDER WALK
An opportunity to tour the Lavender
Fields at Cadwell Farm, Ickleford and
hear of the history and current
production of this traditional Hitchin
crop.
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
7.30 PM
THE SOVEREIGN HILLS SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA:
A Talk by the Schools Principal
Michael Ward about the Red Hill
National School, St Peter’s
Denominational School, The Ragged
School and St Alipius Diggings
School in Ballarat, Victoria set up in
the 1850s goldfields of Australia.
£5 inc. refreshments
The British Schools Museum Queen Street
7.45 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare. Once again
the talented performers in Big Spirit
Youth Theatre spin their magic with
this comedy treat. Take a picnic!
Directions provided with ticket
purchase. At QMT if wet.
£8, concs £6
Barton-le-Clay
7.45 PM
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
Hitchin Thespians present film and
footlights favourites with music from
Strauss, Lehar, Cole Porter, Abba,
£9
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Rd
8 PM
MILOS MILIVOJEVIC
After an outstanding Lunchtime
Concert last year, this international
award-winning graduate from
The Royal Academy of Music returns
for an evening of piano accordion.
£10; concs £8
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
1.05 PM
BERNADETTE CHILDS
Bassoon
approximately 50 minutes
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
Friday 15 July, 2011
7.45 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare. Once again
the talented performers in Big Spirit
Youth Theatre spin their magic with
this comedy treat. Take a picnic!
Directions provided with ticket
purchase. At QMT if wet.
£8, concs £6
Barton-le-Clay
7.45 PM
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
Hitchin Thespians present film and
footlights favourites with music from
Strauss, Lehar, Cole Porter, Abba,
£9
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Rd
8 PM
A DIVA DISMANTLED
Soprano Christine Bunning
accompanied by Adrian Hobbs
£10; concs £7
Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Lane
Saturday 16 July, 2011
1.45 PM
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD & FRIENDS
The booster Cushion Theatre
Company present this children’s story
Free by ticket
Hitchin Library Paynes Park
7.45 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare. Once again
the talented performers in Big Spirit
Youth Theatre spin their magic with
this comedy treat. Take a picnic!
Directions provided with ticket
purchase. At QMT if wet.
£8, concs £6
Barton-le-Clay
7.45 PM
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
Hitchin Thespians present film and
footlights favourites with music from
Strauss, Lehar, Cole Porter, Abba,
£9
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Rd
10 AM-1 PM
HITCHIN PRIMARY SCHOOLS SUMMER FAIR
Stalls, games, music and fundraising
for Hitchin JMIs
Free
Market Place
11 AM-3 PM
LAVENDER FAIR
Join in with lavender soap making,
find out all about lavender in Hitchin
and Lavender products.
Free
Hitchin Museum
11 AM-3 PM
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
Once again our intrepid entertainers
invite you to try juggling, plate
spinning, diablos, dancing sticks, stilt
walking and unicycling. Great fun
for all ages and abilities.
By kind permission of Rev. Michael Roden
Free
The Cloisters, Churchyard
12.30 - 2PM
JEFFREY ARCHER
Will be signing copies of his books.
His latest title ‘Only time Will Tell’
has just been published.
Waterstones, Market Place
10.30-2.30 PM
LAVENDER DOLL WORKSHOP
£5
The British Schools Museum, Queen St
From 5PM
FILM ON THE FARM in aid of Barnardos: MAMMA MIA
Picnic in front of the beautiful
lavender fields, early kids movie in
the barn, beer and wine tent,
popcorn, ice-cream and bbq.
Picnic field and Lavender fields open
from 5pm
Kids movie in the barn at 6pm
Live music from 7pm to 9pm
Adult movie starts around 9.15pm
(according to light)
Please consider car-sharing as car
parking on site is limited to 200 cars!
Sponsor: Hitchin Film Club and
Hitchin Historical Society
In advance - Adults £10 / under 18 £3. On the gate £12 / £4
Cadwell Farm, Ickleford
7.30 PM
AN EVENING OF GILBERT& SULLIVAN
Presented by The Wandering
Minstrels, one of the U.K.’s
leading Gilbert & Sullivan
groups performing many of the
favourites. All proceeds to the Eve
Appeal for Ovarian Cancer.
£12; concs £10
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
9 PM
MUSIC TRIBUTES
Steve Curtis is an internationally
known artist for his tribute shows of
Bonjovi and Freddie.
Free
Sir John Barleycorn, Oughtonhead Way
Sunday 17 July, 2011
10.30 AM
HOOP WALK
An all day walk around Hitchin of
approx 20kms (13 miles) starting and
finishing in the town centre passing
through nature reserves, pretty
villages, farmland and woodlands
along footpaths and ancient tracks.
There are several places en-route to
leave if the whole walk is too much!
Suitable for children over 10.
Sponsor: North Herts Ramblers Group
£3, children free - Walks must be booked in advance.
Market Place
2 PM
PRIORY PARK WALK
Bridget Howlett leads this walk
explaining the history of the grounds
and surrounding area. By kind
permission of Hitchin Priory.
Sponsor: Hitchin Historical Society
£4
Hitchin Priory - Main Entrance Bridge St
2 - 5PM
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Bring your teddy for a fun-filled
afternoon of games, activities, stories
and free cake for teddy!
Admission at door
The British Schools Museum, Queen St
From 5PM
FILM ON THE FARM in aid of Barnardos: THE PEOPLES CHOICE
Email your favourite film choice to
Victoria.Veats @barnardos.org.uk
and the winning film will be shown.
All entries entered in a fabulous prize
draw.
Picnic in front of the beautiful
lavender fields, early kids movie in
the barn, beer and wine tent,
popcorn, ice-cream and bbq.
Picnic field and Lavender fields open
from 5pm
Kids movie in the barn at 6pm
Live music from 7pm to 9pm
Adult movie starts around 9.15pm
(according to light)
Please consider car-sharing as car
parking on site is limited to 200 cars!
Sponsor: Hitchin Film Club and
Hitchin Historical Society
In advance - Adults £10 / under 18 £3. On the gate £12 / £4
Cadwell Farm, Ickleford
8.15 PM
A SONG FOR SUMMER
With The Orpheus Choir of
North Herts
£10; concs £8
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
Monday 18 July, 2011
8 PM
GLAD ALL OVER: A Sixties Celebration
A high-octane mix of rock, pop, soul
and Motown classics performed by a
multi-talented cast of West End and
No.1 Touring actor/musicians –
covering everything from the Beach
Boys to The Beatles; from Donovan
to Dusty. So why not dig out your
winklepickers and slip into that miniskirt for a sixties party to remember?
www.gladalloversixties.co.uk
£15
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
Tuesday 19 July, 2011
7 PM
HISTORIC HITCHIN WALK
Local historian Terry Knight reveals
the history and stories regarding the
buildings, streets and characters in
the town’s historic core.
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
8 PM
YE SACRED MUSES from THE ROSE CONSORT OF VIOLS
Featuring Tim Travers-Brown
(countertenor)
£10; concs £7
Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Lane
8 PM
JAZZ AT THE HALF MOON with AD HOC
A benefit jazz evening from these
Hitchin favourites in aid of
North Herts Green Party
Sponsor: T-4-Teacher
Free
The Half Moon, Queen Street
1.05 PM
ALISHA FENG AND KATIE LOWER
Flautists from University of East
Anglia
approximately 50 minutes
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
Wednesday 20 July, 2011
7 PM
YARDS & ALLEYS WALK
Museum Curator David Hodges leads
this walk exploring the ancient
thoroughfares and dwelling places
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
Hitchin Museum Paynes Park
8 PM
VINCENT’S FRIEND PAUL GAUGAIN
The Anthony Slinn Art Lecture, a
Festival favourite. Anthony returns
with a new talk, sure to be a sellout
once more.
Sponsor: Tim’s Art Supplies
£6
The Sun Hotel Sun St
8 PM
BLACK SWAN (15)
Darren Aronofsky’s darkly erotic
psycho-drama with Natalie Portman
as Nina, a delicate overly mothered
dancer in the New York City ballet.
£6; under 18 £3
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
Thursday 21 July, 2011
8 PM
THE ROAD TO RESPECTABILITY
A lecture by Rev Brian Tucker on
Hitchin Baptists and their early
Ministers 1716-1831
£5
Baptist Church Tilehouse St
7.30 PM
THE KRAYS
A talk by James Morton
£5, concs £2
Hitchin Library Paynes Park
6 PM
A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Tempt your tastebuds to the flavours
of the souk and bazaar in this
culinary voyage of discovery.
£15
The Victoria, Ickleford Rd
8 PM
POETRY I.D.
An evening of original and
interesting poetry and music
featuring a dozen or more leading
local poets with musical interludes.
Free
The Highlander, Upper Tilehouse St
Friday 22 July, 2011
7.45 PM
4 POOFS AND A PIANO; BUSINESS AS USUAL
After a years break, the Poofs return
to preview their brand new
Edinburgh Fringe show in Hitchin.
£15
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
9 PM
DOGGETT & EPHGRAVE’S COMEDY SHORTS
Following a preview at the Soho
theatre, the up-and-coming comic
duo behind Mostly Comedy present a
grab-bag of new filmed sketches.
‘Polished, natural comedians’ –
Camden Fringe Voyeur
www.doggettandephgrave.co.uk
£5
Queen Mother Theatre Studio, Walsworth Rd
1.05 PM
DOMINIC CHILDS
approximately 50 minutes
Free
St Mary’s Church, Churchyard
Saturday 23 July, 2011
2 PM
HITCHIN’S VICTORIAN TRIANGLE
Local historian Audrey Stewart tells
the story of this special area of
Hitchin in a walk around the streets.
Sponsor: Hitchin Historical Society
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
The Radcliffe (meet), Walsworth Rd
9AM - 3PM
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Information gazebos, music, displays,
poppy making and birthday cake cut
by TV actor Adam Astill.
Followed by an EVENSONG SERVICE on Sunday
Market Place
7 for 7.30 PM
THE TRIANGLE GARDEN TALK
Joe Swift, award-winning garden
designer and presenter of BBC
Gardeners’ World on ‘Making the
most of a Small Garden.’ Joe Swift
brings a wealth of ideas and
inspiration, drawn from many years
as a top garden designer. Find out
how to make your garden really
work for you, without having to
break the bank.
£10
Woodside Hall, Walswowrth Rd
9 PM
LILY NORMAN
Local piano vocalist Lily is gathering
herself an enthusiastic following.
Her warm and heartfelt vocals are
enjoyed by all
Free
Sir John Barleycorn, Oughtonhead Way
Sunday 24 July, 2011
6 PM
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS: EVENSONG SERVICE
Assemble at the War Memorial
8.30 PM
HITCHIN QUIZ
How well do you know Hitchin and
the surrounding area? Ron & Tony
will test your knowledge. All
proceeds to Hitchin Initiative Projects
Appeal.
£2
Sir John Barleycorn, Oughtonhead Way
Monday 25 July, 2011
8 PM
TEDESCA STRING QUARTET
£10; concs £7
Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Lane
Tuesday 26 July, 2011
4 PM
LITERARY TEA
TV & Radio Personality Paul Ross
discusses The Life & Works of George
Chapman and Friends.
£5
The British Schools Museum, Queen St
Wednesday 27 July, 2011
7 PM
LAVENDER WALK
An opportunity to tour the Lavender
Fields at Cadwell Farm, Ickleford and
hear of the history and current
production of this traditional Hitchin
crop.
£4 - Walks must be booked in advance.
8 PM
PHARMACY, MEDICINES & QUAKERS IN GREAT BRITAIN 1650-1950
Stuart Anderson, Past President,
British Society for the History of
Pharmacy gives the Miss Lewis
Memorial lecture.
Sponsors: William Ransom & Son Plc
and Herts Medical & Pharmaceutical
Museum Trust
£4
Church House, Churchyard
Thursday 28 July, 2011
8 PM
MOSTLY COMEDY: SUMMER SPECIAL
Doggett & Ephgrave’s popular
comedy and music club ‘goes all
posh, like’ with a one-off gala
performance at the Queen Mother
Theatre. Celebrate the 41st Mostly
Comedy with an all-star line-up –
including a special appearance from
BBC Radio 4 favourite, Barry from
Watford www.mostlycomedy.co.uk
£8
Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Rd
8 PM
A NIGHT OF JAZZ
Paul Eshelby and Friends
£12; concs £9
Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Lane
Friday 29 July, 2011
9 PM
TOGETHER AGAIN!!
Local guitar legends Ben Smith and
Andy Skelton back by popular
demand.
£5
Sir John Barleycorn, Oughtonhead Way
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