New CEO and Director of programming Steve Marmion announces his first thrilling season
Watford Palace Theatre is proud to be announcing a thrilling new vision, ambition and season of work for Watford’s stunning 115-year-old venue. Complete with a full front of house makeover promising “the best cuppa tea in town” with a BYO food offer, plus brand-new opportunities for young people and communities to get involved.
Highlights include:
Sitting in Limbo: 19 - 22 June 2024
The story follows Anthony Bryan, who, after 50 years in the UK, is wrongfully detained by the Home Office and threatened with deportation. The 2020 BBC film won the BAFTA for Best Single Drama. It was written by Bryan's half-brother, novelist Stephen S. Thompson and has been adapted for the stage by Shenagh Cameron.
Two of Us: 13 – 21 September 2024
Starring Barry Sloane and Richard Short the story takes place six years after the bitter break-up of The Beatles. Paul pays a visit to John’s apartment in New York City. Unannounced. It would be the final time they ever met. Two of Us is what may have happened that day and is the story of two working class boys who loved each other.
Written by Stanfield, Short & Sloane with Scot Williams directing the production. It will also be touring to HOME in Manchester.
FIGHT NIGHT: 24 – 26 October 2024
International theatre masters Ontroerend Goed perform their UK premiere of Fight Night, a show in which the audience all have keypads and democracy runs riot as the actors are voted off the stage.
ALADDIN: 30 November – 31 December 2024
Written by Steve Marmion and directed by James Williams. Join us for a magic carpet ride like no other, as Aladdin takes to the skies of Watford. Evil baddie Abanazar – check! Glamorous Princess – check! Magical and funky genie – check! And, of course, all the classics you expect from one of the longest running pantos on the planet.
BITCH BOXER: 28 February – 10 March 2025
A show about love, about family, about destroying society’s expectations, and about rebuilding them…See you in the ring
WHIPPED UP!
Produced by Watford Palace Theatre and written and conceived by Jill Rogati, Whipped Up! is an interactive performance for the trickiest of audience members – babies!
There is something for everyone at Watford’s Palace Theatre. A great night out and the best shows with theatre, comedy, cabaret, drag, dance, stand-up, film, musical, panto, bands, café, bar, groups, masterclasses, popcorn and so much more.
Further Information: Watford Palace Theatre