Come and Sing Les Miserables Workshop

Our first workshop of 2024 will be all about one of the UK’s most successful musicals – Les Miserables.

Set in early 19th-century France, Les Misérables is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his desire for redemption. It is a tale of revolution, love and the meaning of kindness. This 80’s musical adaption of Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name is one of the most successfully musicals in the world – running for over 35 years.

In this workshop we will not only be going on the journey that led to Les Mis’s success, but also learning songs such as I Dreamed a Dream, Do You Hear the People Sing, Castle on a Cloud, On My Own, Master of the House, A Heart Full of Love and Stars.

Open to 18yrs+, these workshops work from lyrics, so there is no requirement to read music.  It takes place in the Alexander Wilding Room.

Come and join Luke for sheer enjoyment of singing.  Song lyrics will be provided.

 

 

Psychic Sally

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her best-selling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage.

Sally explains: “My tour has become a way of life for me, as I’m getting older my abilities as a medium are stronger than ever, so to be able to pass messages on to the audiences around the country is a huge privilege, as well as a pleasure. I call every message validated a ‘wonder moment’. So take your seats, relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.”

With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

Five Star Swing – Greatest Songs from the Movies

From Pinewood to Hollywood! – Join us for an unforgettable mix of themes and songs from the greatest movies of all time – Star Wars, James Bond, Lawrence of Arabia…

Performed by multi-instrumental / vocalists Five Star Swing, who have famously played for Pinewood Film Studios, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Winner, Jeremy Irons, Michael Caine, Film & Television Veterans Association.

Wonderful afternoon of live music.

The Best in Comedy – March

The Best in Comedy show returns to The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar in March with a jam packed line-up featuring the hilarious Rachel Parris, Jen Brister, Dane Baptiste & Steve Bugeja!

Rachel Parris is a BAFTA Nominated comedian, musician, actor and improviser, best known as the host of Dave’s Late Night Mash.

She has appeared on Live at The Apollo and Mock the Week, and Cats Does Countdown, as well as many other comedy and entertainment shows, including QI, Would I Lie To You, Comedians Giving Lectures and Hypothetical.

★★★★ Beautifully crafted and performed…endearingly frank and funny…tears of laughter – The Guardian

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Mock the Week regular Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian who has been seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe’s comedy Lectures on Dave.

She is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music.

★★★★ “A splendid hour of laughing till your face hurts” – The List

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Original and provocative, Dane Baptiste is hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years.

His extensive TV credits include Steph’s Packed Lunch, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Stand Up Sketch Show and Roast Battle.

★★★★ “Observational comedy at its finest” – The Independent

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Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting performers. Steve co-created and co-wrote the ITV2 sitcom Buffering with Iain Stirling. He previously hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour, Love Island: Aftersun, Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central and Zoe Ball on Saturday.

★★★★ “Packed with gags” – Sunday Post

This show is not to be missed!

Strictly over 18s only.

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

 

 

Christmas at Wimpole

For Christmas 2023, Generation Plus invite you to Wimpole House in Cambridgeshire.

Experience a new after dark illuminations trail that will bring the estate to life with over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds.

The Mansion House will be decorated for Christmas and the restaurant and cafés will be providing our favourite festive fare.

Coach Pick Up :
The Venue, Borehamwood: 2pm
Furzefield Centre, Potters Bar: 2.25pm
Bushey Grove, Bushey: 3.10pm

The Christmas Trail is booked for 5pm and we will leave Wimpole House at 7.30pm.

Please contact Wyllyotts Box Office 01707 645005 with your Car Registration details, so that you can park for free at Bushey Grove or Furzefield Centre. Parking at The Venue is Pay and Display day rate.

Half Term Wrestling Spectacular

Mark Haskins, one of the biggest names in UK wrestling, who found global fame with top international promotions Total Non-Stop Action and Ring of Honor in the USA and in Japan with Dragon Gate, heads the line-up for a huge half-term grappling spectacular that also features tag-team and single battles and a last man standing American Rumble. Among the other top stars in action will be new Canadian sensation Cam!!kaze. Great entertainment for all the family, and the best value ticket in town!

An Evening with Snooker Greats (Clash of the Titans)

An Evening with Snooker Greats (Clash Of The Titans)
Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis & Dennis Taylor

Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor.

Come and join the UK’s favourite snooker stars as they recreate the matches that saw them rise to the top of their profession. Stephen Hendry won 7 world championships; Steve Davis won 6 world championships, who is your favourite to win?

Snooker legend ex world champion and now BBC commentator Dennis Taylor is your host and referee for the evening. A night not to be missed! There will also be a Q&A, providing you with the opportunity to pose the questions you always wanted to ask.  The table is on the stage, so it will be filmed and projected onto the big screen.

A limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets are available and this includes a welcome drink.  This starts at 6pm, please come to Box Office.

Pre Show Christmas Meal 2023

Why not join us for a delicious Christmas Pre Show meal?

Two course meal. Roast Turkey or Vegetable Wellington served with Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables and followed by a choice of dessert.

Bookable in advance only.

Christmas Lunch 2023

Booked in advance only, why not join us for our annual Christmas Lunch?!

Roast Turkey & Gammon Ham with all the trimmings and seasonal vegetables

or

Baked Salmon Fillet in a Creamy White Wine Sauce

or

Vegetable Wellington

All served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Christmas Pudding & Brandy Sauce

or

Christmas Cheesecake

or

Gluten Free Caramel Apple Pie

Tea or Coffee- served with a mini Mince Pie

An Evening with Laurel & Hardy – Presented by Neil Brand

“JOIN NEIL BRAND, COMPOSER, WRITER, BROADCASTER, MUSICIAN WITH HIS ALL-NEW SHOW ABOUT THE IMMORTAL COMEDY DUO”.

Neil Brand is acclaimed as the leading world expert on silent film and silent comedy, with his original composed music. He has been invited to appear & perform around the world in over 30 countries, appearing at major film festivals & theatres with his wonderful & unique insight into the birth of the early film industry & the geniuses involved.

From their earliest days on opposite sides of the Atlantic in Music Hall and on the stage, to their individual comedy films before they were paired up by Hal Roach, and on to their silent masterpieces before the arrival of sound, Neil will tell the touching story of the world’s greatest comedy team, who could not have been two more different men!

Fully illustrated with stills, clips (both silent and sound) and Neil’s superlative piano accompaniment and culminating in two of the Boys’ best silent short films, Big Business and Liberty, this is a show that promises gales of laughter throughout, as well as getting under the skin of two warm, funny men who continue to make the world laugh.

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