A wonderful tongue-in-cheek take on a classic story based on the 1935 film, using the script which Alfred Hitchcock wrote himself. The difference is that the 139 characters are portrayed by a just a handful of actors! Currently running in London, it's an Olivier Award winning show (2007) which you can catch it at the Queen Mother Theatre for a fraction of the price. DON'T MISS IT!

DATES: Friday 18th to Saturday 19th May 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

An exciting and energetic combination of dances from Ballet through to Tap and Modern.

Children from 3 years to Adults come together to perform and entertain the whole family.

DATES: Saturday 26th May 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

After Miss Julie is a story of forbidden love, class conflict and a changing world. Set on the eve of Labour's landslide victory in 1945 it shows the tug of war between two people from opposite sides of the class divide who have to decide whether they want to conform to the values of the new world or the old and whether in reaching that decision they will join together or tear each other apart.

DATES: Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th June 2012
LOCATION: Studio

Shakespeare's most romantic play, a summer evening with drinks on the terrace and a crack cast made up of BP members and the famous Big Spirit YouthTheatre - what could be better and more British! When carefree Romeo spots Juliet at aparty he has gatecrashed, he knows he has met the love of his life. Impelled by fate the two sweethearts quickly marry but catastrophe strikes! Oh well you know the story so come and be carried away by the romance, the acting and the whole event.

DATES: Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th July 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Why not dig out your Winklepickers for a Sixties party to remember?

gladalloversixties.co.uk

DATES: Friday 20th July 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

www.markettheatre.co.uk.

DATES: Saturday 21st July 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Celebrate the 69th Mostly Comedy with an all-star line-up - including the cult comic legend Phil Kay, and BBC Radio 4 favourite, Barry from Watford.

mostlycomedy.co.uk

Tickets also available at: the Hitchin Festival box office, and the Mostly Comedy online box office.

Note: the content of this show is recommended for those aged 15 and above.

DATES: Thursday 26th July 2012
LOCATION: Studio

From freeing thoughts through mentalism, to freeing himself from restraints in escapology, to freeing people from their daily troubles with comedy, excitement and mystery, Greg Chapman's new show for 2012, "Escape From The Routine" is all about letting go, freeing ourselves from the routines that fill most of our lives, and coming to watch a live performance which involves mind-reading effects, fantastic illusions and daring escapes, alongside a couple of Greg's new comic characters.

This is one show where truly anything could happen on any given night, the beauty of live theatre.

So come along and join Greg for an evening of entertainment that is just a little beyond the outer limits of a normal night at the theatre...

DATES: Saturday 6th October 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Presented by Hitchin Thespians
Direction: Linda Dyne.
Musical Direction: Charlie Wakely.

Hitchin Thespians march back to the Queen Mother Theatre to bring us their take on a classic piece of theatre. Oh What A Lovely War! is a great show which explores the First World War through songs, documents and personalities of the era. With familiar WW1 songs, audiences will experience the nostalgia of the period and the horrors of war. Stepping away from the traditional Pierrot style of performance, the Thespians promise a more thought-provoking production of this show.

www.hitchinthespians.org.uk

DATES: Monday 29th October to Saturday 3rd November 2012
LOCATION: Main Auditorium