Free Theatre Tickets! For under 26's: A Night Less Ordinary

Watford Palace Theatre is a 607-seat theatre located in Watford town centre. The theatre's programme includes major touring productions, one night 'entertainers at The Palace' events and a major programme of home-produced shows with popular appeal. Traditional family pantomime is an important part of the theatre's programme, running for six weeks from late November.

The theatre is easily accessible from London (20 minutes from Euston) and extensive town centre parking is available.

Forthcoming:

• 20/04/2009 - 25/04/2009 Crazy for You presented by Watford Operatic Society (amateur)

  This fabulous Gershwin musical tells the story of Bobby Chld, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, They Can't Take That Away from Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, and Someone to Watch Over Me. It's a high-energyand funny show, which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

  
  
  
• 28/04/2009 - 02/05/2009 The BFG by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood

  THIS IS A WHIZZCRACKING SHOW - YOU'D BE BOGSWINKLED TO MISS IT When little orphan Sophie is snatched out of her bed in the dead of night by the BFG she fears the worst. His grisly neighbours the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater like nothing more than swalloping human beans, especially nice little childers, but the Big Friendly Giant is a dream catcher and not a man-eater and he's about to take Sophie on a journey she never expected! An undisputed national treasure and the world's favourite children's author, Roald Dahl has enchanted young minds for more than twenty five years with stories that fire the imagination, bring dreams to life and release squeals of both terror and delight. The BFG is classic Dahl and this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart-pounding adventures with life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen! This new production is adapted by David Wood - the UK's "National Children's Dramatist" (The Times) and directed by Phil Clark.

  
  
  
• 06/05/2009 - 06/05/2009 Jan Ravens in A Funny Look At Impressions

  Best known for impersonating myriad celebrities and public figures in Dead Ringers on both Radio 4 and BBC2, Jan Ravens also recently stepped out on Strictly Come Dancing, and won Celebrity Mastermind. Now she makes her solo stage debut in this delightfully funny and revelatory show, which premiered at London's National Theatre. Ravens shows how she creates her remarkable impressions, treating her audience along the way to many of her most renowned personas. From Anne Robinson and Victoria Wood to the Queen and Hilary Clinton, plus of course her unforgettable takes on Fiona Bruce and Kirsty Wark, no woman in the public eye is safe from Ravens' unique brand of satirical comedy.

  
  
  
• 12/05/2009 - 16/05/2009 New Connections Festival

  Each year, New Connections commissions ten new plays by talented and exciting writers, which are then produced by young people from all around the country. Watford Palace will host productions by school and youth theatre groups in the region. Taking part in New Connections gives young companies nationwide the chance to take on a new script, workshop with the writer, perform in their home venue, present the production to a National Theatre Staff Director, and perform it at a New Connections Partner Theatre. One production of each script will be selected to showcase as part of the National Theatre's festival of new writing for young people at the NT on the South Bank in July. We will list plays and selected youth companies on our website at http://www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/ as they are confirmed, or contact the Box Office for more information.