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2026
Frazzled Cafe: Monday's 7:45-8:45pm
In partnership with the Harpenden Trust we are supporting local residents by providing confidential and non-judgmental peer support meetings via Frazzled Cafe trained Facilitators, where people who are feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of life can talk openly, connect and feel heard. Speaking is optional, you are very welcome to just listen.
If you are a local group wanting to use our facilities please do get in touch by emailing emcfunctions@everyoneactive.com and we would be delighted to help!
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Rothamstead Park
Harpenden
Herts
AL5 2FR
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Oct 30th Frank Sinatra Big Band Bash
Award-winning performer Robert Habermann brings his tribute to Sinatra to the EMC in Harpenden
Big Band music fans are in for a treat this Autumn when the acclaimed Frank Sinatra Big Band Bash comes to Harpenden. Award winning singer Robert Habermann presents an evening of the greatest swinging hits featured in Frank Sinatra’s iconic albums ‘Songs For Swingin’ Lovers’ and ‘A Swingin’ Affair’ using the original arrangements. Joined by the fabulous 16 piece Phoenix Jazz Orchestra, together with a rhythm section of piano bass and drums, the show recreates the rare, wonderful and unique sound of the big band era featuring classic standards from The Great American Songbook.
Fans can enjoy classic hits including, ‘You Make Me Feel So Young’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘From This Moment On’, ‘Swingin’ Down The Lane’, ‘I Wish I Were in Love Again’, ‘Just One of Those Things’, ‘Pennies From Heaven’, ‘You’re Getting To Be a Habit With Me’, ‘Love Is Here To Stay’, ‘At Long Last Love’, ‘Night & Day’, ‘Makin’ Whoopee’, ‘Anything Goes’, ‘Too Marvellous For Words’ ‘The Lonesome Road’ and the his greatest hit: ‘New York, New York.’
Robert Habermann is a London-based singer and songwriter widely recognized for his interpretations of the Great American and British Songbooks. He has won acclaim as a cabaret performer, touring extensively with storytelling shows that explore the lives and music of legendary artists.
Habermann’s musical journey has seen him perform alongside notable songwriters of the era, including Margaret Whiting, Kay Starr, and Steve Ross. In 1995, he achieved a major milestone by becoming the first British singer to headline a tribute concert for Frank Sinatra's 80th birthday at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. His dedication to classic standards earned him the title of Best International Cabaret Singer in New York.
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CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
DEC 5 - 30.
RAPUNZEL – A TANGLED TALE
Starring Eastenders Superstar Lorraine Stanley as Fairy Rose, Disney’s Art Attack Lloyd Warbey as Loopy Louis, and the return of Harpenden’s favourite dame JOSH HANDLEY as Betty Bouffant!
Get ready for a hair raising adventure about the girl with the magical golden hair as Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre proudly present RAPUNZEL– A Tangled Tale! Pantomime at the Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden is always the highlight of the festive calendar and RAPUNZEL is the perfect Christmas outing for the whole family.
As always, there will be modern songs to sing along to, huge amounts of laughter, plenty of audience participation, incredible special effects and a talking Chameleon! So let your hair down and book now for Hertfordshire’s finest festive treat,
BOX OFFICE: 01582 767525
Andy Hamilton’s Night To Remember
OCT 29 at the EMC
Writer and comedian returns to Harpenden with his brand new one-man show
Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and the weaknesses of human memory and how laughter oils the wheels of the brain. (Note: Andy is not a qualified neurologist and the brain probably does not have wheels.) Andy will be making a welcome return to Harpenden audiences on Thursday 29th October.
In an evening of non-stop comedy, Andy will do his best to recall the nights to remember from his own life, as a writer, performer, producer, director, failed quiz show contestant, choir boy, under-rated footballer and cartoon elephant dentist. He’ll examine moments that have shaped his life and collective experiences that have impacted us all. So come and enjoy an entertaining, thoughtful, but above all very funny evening with a veteran master of comedy.
Andy started as a professional comedy writer in 1976 as a contributor to Radio 4’s Week Ending. Since then he has picked up many awards for co-writing such classics as Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered. Both were created with his friend Guy Jenkin, and together they also made the political satires Ballot Monkeys and Power Monkeys for C4, the sitcom Kate and Koji for ITV, and What We Did On Our Holiday, a feature film starring David Tennant, Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly. On radio, he wrote many acclaimed series of Old Harry’s Game, where he played Satan, Revolting People, where he played a one-armed, one-legged degenerate, and Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers, where he played himself. He pops up frequently on panel shows like Have I Got News For You and the inimitable I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. He has written three books, Blue Was the Colour, a memoir about his troubled relationship with football, and two novels, The Star Witness and Longhand, an epic tale which was, uniquely, published in the author’s own handwriting.
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Harpenden Gang Show celebrates record-breaking 77th year as tickets go on sale this October
Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show returns to the Eric Morecambe Centre for its 77th Show from 12-16th January 2027.
Tickets are on sale to the public from 5th October 2026.
Until the end of October, audiences can bag tickets from £12 per person for Tuesday and Wednesday (12th and 13th January) night shows*.
The multi-award-winning Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show is set to return to the Eric Morecambe Centre in Harpenden from 12th to 16th January 2027, with tickets going on sale to the public from 5th October 2026.
To mark the launch, audiences can take advantage of a special early booking offer throughout October, with discounted tickets available for Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances.
Following another stand out show packed with energy, laughter and even aliens, excitement is already building for the record-breaking 77th Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show, which will be bringing together around 150 local Cubs, Scouts and Explorers for a week of unforgettable entertainment early next year.
A highlight of the local culture calendar, the Gang Show has been delighting audiences for more than seven decades with a dazzling array of music, dance routines and comedy sketches.
Each year, audiences return in anticipation of the themed sections in the show, eager to hear the opening notes of the first song (which is, of course, a closely guarded secret).
And, under the direction of Show Director Becca Leigh, Musical Director Graham Thomson and Lead Choreographer Charlie Meade, preparations are already underway, with the 143-strong cast attending rehearsals up to twice a week.
Speaking about the upcoming show, Becca Leigh said: "After the incredible success of our last show, we're so excited to begin the journey towards our 77th Gang Show. The creative team has already been hard at work behind the scenes for the last couple of months and we are looking forward to welcoming audiences
back in January to experience the magic of what promises to be another amazing show.
"If you haven't been to Gang Show before, there's no better New Year's pick-me-up, you don't want to miss out!"
Over its remarkable history, the Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show has involved more than 4,000 young people and raised significant funds for local Scouting, helping support opportunities and adventures for hundreds of young people across the district.
When many young people are struggling to find purpose and belonging, Scouting helps them build confidence, develop new skills and find a place to belong.
District Lead Volunteer for Scouts in the Harpenden and Wheathampstead District, Jackie Agg, said: "Gang Show is a fantastic example of what young people can achieve when they are supported by dedicated volunteers and a strong local community. Through months of rehearsals, as well as their regular Scout meetings, young people gain skills for life that can help them at school, college, university, job interviews and beyond.
"While audiences see 150 talented young people on stage, more than 100 adult volunteers work behind the scenes to bring the show to life, supporting everything from costumes and choreography to lighting, sound and set design.
"We're incredibly grateful to everyone who gives their time to Scouts and Gang Show, and we're always keen to welcome new volunteers. Volunteering is a brilliant way to give back to your community, learn new skills, boost your wellbeing and make a real difference to the lives of young people.
"Knowing you’re helping young people develop skills for life is hugely rewarding, and I’m excited to welcome back the local community for what promises to be another fantastic show."
With tickets in hot demand for the 77th Show, audiences are encouraged to secure their seats early when booking opens on 5th October 2026.
So, whether you're a long-time Gang Show fan or planning your first visit, get ready for an evening of laughter, music and community spirit at the 77th Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show in January 2027.
.So, whether you're a long-time Gang Show fan or planning your first visit, get ready for an evening of laughter, music and community spirit at the 77th Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show in January 2027.
Ruby Wax – Absolutely Famous. Oct 27.
Comedy royalty and star of I’m A Celebrity…Ruby Wax returns to the EMC stage this month with her brand-new show
Queen of comedy, renowned-broadcaster, actor, and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax is back on the road in a new show, and coming to the EMC on Tuesday 27th October. The show also features her long-time collaborator, lifelong friend and A-list producer Clive Tulloh, as together they review clips and look back on her legendary, BAFTA-nominated TV shows where she coaxed fascinating insights from Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamela Anderson and Madonna to name just a few.
The pair will share scandalous stories that have never been heard before, and take the audience along for the ride.
Ruby Wax OBE is an award-winning comedian, actress and mental health advocate. From the Royal Shakespeare Company, to primetime TV, and script editing on the beloved Absolutely Fabulous, Ruby has cemented herself as one of the greats on both stage and screen. She also has a master’s degree in mindfulness based cognitive therapy from The University of Oxford and in 2015 was awarded an OBE for her services to mental health.
Ruby has brought the same mould-breaking, establishment questioning and pioneering energy to everything she’s ever worked on. She is also a Visiting Professor in the School of Mental Health Nursing at the University of Surrey as well as holding an Honorary Doctorate from the School of Psychology from The University of East London and University of Staffordshire. She has also been awarded a City Lit Lifetime Fellowship, ambassador for the British Neuroscience Association, MIND, SANE and the president of Relate and Chancellor of Southampton. In the field of mental health, Ruby's brought support for mental health to a whole new audience discussing complex neurological theory in an accessible and often hilarious way but always with a serious point that we need to reframe the conversation and remove the stigma that mental health illness still carries.
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Friday 16th October – OASIZ
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the record breaking Oasis shows at Knebworth, OASIZ are embarking on their third UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of the Knebworth shows and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.
OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year.
One not to miss!
Saturday 17 October – Kerry Ellis: Rock Legends
Sir Brian May described Kerry Ellis as having ‘the most beautiful voice in Britain.’ So he asked her to sing Queen’s greatest hits in the smash hit musical, We Will Rock You. The duo met in 2002 and released three albums together, as well as touring the world. Rock anthems were the inspiration for award-winning singer Kerry Ellis, who is one of the greatest stars of musical theatre. And in this new show, she will explore her love of Rock Anthems as she pays homage to Queen, Meatloaf, Bonnie Tyler and the other rock legends who inspired her. Ellis will sing a juke box full of classic rock anthems. She Will, She Will, Rock You. VIP tickets are available.
Kerry Ellis - Rock Anthems | Everyone Theatres
Sunday 18 October – Choose George
With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE – Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. The show features early Wham! hits right through to George Michael’s later songs, all performed perfectly by the incomparable Steve Mitchell. Steve is considered by many to be the closest George’s vocal fan for most of his life, which is apparent in his detailed and passionate performance of the songs. Shirley Lewis (George Michael’s long-time backing vocalist) said “…Having listened to George Michael up close and personal, Steve has a similar timbre to my ear”.
The show also features Ex-Wham! bassist, Dave West who worked with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on the first sessions for Wham Rap, Careless Whisper and Club Tropicana.
Choose George: Celebrating George Michael | Everyone Theatres
Tuesday 20 October - An Evening with Tottenham Legends
An Evening with Tottenham Legends, Starring: Chris Waddle, Gary Mabbutt, and Graham Roberts.
Come and join Tottenham Legends: Chris Waddle and Gary Mabbutt along with host, former club captain Graham Roberts, to hear first-hand accounts from your favourite players – and gain a unique perspective on sport. . . and all things Spurs.
Amassing an incredible 1,500 appearances for the club between them, these three legends of White Hart Lane make for a night not to be missed for all Lilywhites fans!
The lads will also discuss their careers, games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fallouts and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club. There will be a chance to pose questions to the stars during the evening. An audience Q&A will also feature, so have your questions ready!
An Evening with Tottenham Legends | Everyone Theatres
Friday 23 October – Rave On
Performed by an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of young musicians, Rave On – The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience is the feel-good show audiences can’t stop talking about.
Jam-packed with more classic hits than ever before, the show delivers note-perfect renditions of the music that defined rock ’n’ roll, leaving you smiling, singing and wanting more.
From the emergence of rock ’n’ roll at Sun Records in Memphis to the British Invasion and beyond, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades, featuring vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles from start to finish.
Including hits made famous by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu and The Beach Boys, this is an exhilarating night of feel-good nostalgia performed with stunning authenticity and infectious energy.
Book now for an unforgettable night of nostalgia and live rock ’n’ roll.
Sunday 25 October – Go West – We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories. An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox
Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the Julia Roberts hit film, Pretty Woman, lead singer Peter Cox became an instant pin-up. A BRIT Award nomination followed as the band received platinum and gold discs for a recording career that spanned four decades. And now singer Peter Cox is looking back on that stellar career. In his intimate show, he’ll revisit the hits while looking back on featuring in Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky soundtrack, scoring a double-platinum debut album, teaming up with Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and, more recently, selling out London Palladium, as well featuring at multiple Rewind festivals. VIP Meet & Greet tickets available
Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories | Everyone Theatres
Monday 26 October – The Amazing Bubbleman, 2.00pm
Perfect for half-term! Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success.
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Most shows will also feature multi instrumentalist Jet Black Pearl accompanying Louis with bubbly music to double your pleasure.
The Amazing Bubbleman | Everyone Theatres
