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This course is 11 weeks running from Thurs 16th Jan – Thurs 3rd April (no session half term).

Potters Bar Community Choir is under the stewardship of Musical Director Luke Saydon and we would love you to join us. We meet every Thursday evening term time at Wyllyotts Theatre.

We enjoy welcoming new members, so if you would like to come along to a free trial session or would like further information, please call the Box Office 01707 645005.

Join us for a workshop led by Luke Saydon.

You’ll be surprised how many works of musical theatre have animals as their protagonists ! Step into the jungle, swing through the trees, and prowl across the music in this exciting workshop celebrating the beloved animal musicals that have captured our hearts!

From the iconic feline dancing CATS to the majestic savannahs of The Lion King, 101 Dalmations, the Jungle Book, Tarzan, Wizard of Oz and many others this workshop explores the magic of musicals that bring the animal kingdom to life.

Held in the Alex Wilding Room.  Lyrics provided.  18 years+     10.30am – 1pm

After selling out theatres across the UK and Europe, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Potters Bar.

In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and God! Nothing is off limits in this critically acclaimed show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests and how he once found himself at an underground sex party.

Don’t miss this unique chance to see Simon’s smash hit tour show before it’s filmed for a TV special.

Watch Sing For Your Life members perform their annual Christmas Concert in the theatre cafe.

Watch the Potters Bar Community Choir perform their annual Christmas Concert in the theatre cafe.

The Best in Comedy show returns The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar in February with an amazing line-up featuring the wonderful Sara Pascoe, Paul Sinha, Ian Stone & Thanyia Moore!

Sara Pascoe decided she wanted to be famous at 14 years old. Since then, she has auditioned for Barrymore, scared Pete Burns and ruined Hugh Grant’s birthday – but look at her now… (please look, she needs you to look. And clap. And laugh. And then clap again).

She wrote and starred in her recent BBC 2 sitcom Out Of Her Mind, and is the celebrated host of BBC 2’s The Great British Sewing Bee, BBC’s Last Woman on Earth, Dave’s Comedians Giving Lectures and Comedy Central’s Guessable.

★★★★ “A comic in her prime” – The Times

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Paul Sinha was born in the UK to Bengali parents and the family medical dynasty. Whilst studying medicine in the 1990s, Paul took his first steps on the stand-up comedy circuit and is now one of the UK’s best loved comedians. Paul is a familiar face on television as a guest on BBC’s QI and Would I Lie to You? and as a competitor on Dave’s Taskmaster.

Thanks to his passion for quizzing, he also appears as a general knowledge expert on the much-loved ITV quiz show, The Chase.

★★★★★ “an utter treat” – Ed Fest Mag

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Ian Stone is a highly sought after stand-up comedian, broadcaster, podcaster and writer. He presents The Football’s On, on BT Sport and has appeared many times on Fighting Talk as well as Mock the Week, The Now Show and Political Animal. He also appears regularly on TalkSport and presents the Handbrake Off Arsenal podcast for The Athletic

“Seriously funny”  – The Guardian

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Thanyia Moore is an award-winning comedian, best known for her fiercely commanding stage persona and razor sharp wit.

Winner of the national Funny Women Awards, Thanyia has gone on to build an impressive list of TV credits including, Mock the Week, Mo Gilligan’s Black, British and Funny, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and Big Narstie Show toname a few.

★★★★ “A comedian with a wicked sense of humour who is overspilling with personality.” – I Talk Telly

This show is not to be missed!

Strictly over 18s only.

Please note that the line-up subject to change without notice.

Potters Bar’s celebrated Open Mic night returns to Wyllyotts this Christmas. In the relaxed setting of the theatre foyer, grab a drink (maybe Mulled Wine!), sit back and enjoy an evening of songs old and new from local singers – and book a slot yourself if you’d like to sing too!

Book your tickets now and if you would like to reserve a slot to sing your favourite number, then please email us at offbroadwaypb@gmail.com

7pm until 8pm will be for pre registered singers to have a run through with our fantastic pianist, Simon Gargrave.

Performances start at 8pm

The Best in Comedy show returns The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar this November with a stacked line-up featuring the hilarious Gary Delaney, Pierre Novellie, Markus Birdman & Cally Beaton!

Gary Delaney is widely regarded as being the most quotable one-liner comic in the country. As well as being a double Sony Award Winner, he is the only comic ever to have got two gags in the same top 10 for Dave’s Funniest Jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe.

His recent TV appearances include Live at the Apollo, Richard Osman’s House of Games & Mock The Week .

“I laughed & I laughed & I laughed” – The Times
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Pierre Novellie is one of the UK’s most acclaimed live acts. He is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, and recent TV appearances include World’s Most Dangerous Roads, The Mash Report, and Stand Up Central.

★★★★★ “A show packed full of belly laughs” – Metro
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From The Palladium to Pakistan, a highly experienced, versatile & award winning comedian, Markus Birdman is one of stand-up’s most well travelled comedians, much in demand in the UK and all over the world, and one of the very first British Comics to have his own Netflix Special – Live in Amsterdam.

“How the f*ck is Markus Birdman not famous” – Paul Sinha
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Cally Beaton is a keynote speaker, awards host, comedian, business leader, podcaster, writer and entrepreneur. Well-known for being a natural storyteller, full of intelligent, distinctive and insightful material, Cally is one of the UK’s most sought-after names for corporate, broadcasting and live comedy work.

Her television appearances to date include being a regular panelist on BBC2’s QI and The Apprentice: You’re Fired, as well as featuring on: Live At The Apollo, Pointless Celebrities, Richard Osman’s House of Games and The Blame Game.

“Exciting and hilarious talent… she’s got it!” – Time Out

This show is not to be missed!

Strictly over 18s only.
Please note that the line-up subject to change without notice.

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new line up!

Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.

Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.

In this all-new show, Colin; who the ITV drama series ‘Manhunt,’ played by Martin Clunes, is based on, will talk you through his remarkable career and what it is like to chase and catch a serial killer in a unique and one-off night at the theatre – for true crime fans and theatre goers alike.

The Makings of a Murderer 2 – A Crime Thriller night at the Theatre!