Belle goes to the castle and meets 'the beast'. He is wild and inhuman but something in his manner captivates Belle and she begins to grow fond of this much-feared creature. Back by popular demand, Winding Road present another special children's show that will delight and entertain!

DATES: Saturday 20th March 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

If you love Shakespeare imagine how much better it is when you just get to hear the best bits! This sparkling RSC cabaret contains some great sketches and songs.

DATES: Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th March 2010
LOCATION: Studio

The Meadowland Youth Theatre are putting on their latest show. Besides the usual teenage problems - observed with great amusement by the cheeky younger members - they have to contend with the pressures of rehearsing, and the unwelcome attentions of a street gang, who do their best to wreck their efforts.

Not only the catchy songs, the lively dance routines, and the funny script, but the very nature of the topical storyline will be of compelling interest to all.

If you enjoyed "Grease" and "Fame", you will love this! Be sure not to miss it!!!

DATES: Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th March 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

DATES: Tuesday 30th March 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Benslow Baroque Opera returns to the Queen Mother Theatre with a period-style staging, complete with dance, of Henry Purcell's great and moving one-act opera Dido and Aeneas, directed by the world-renowned Jack Edwards. This unmissable event forms the climax of a week-long course at Benslow Music Trust, Hitchin and is preceded by a sequence of choral works from the same period. Leading roles are taken by some of the most promising singers of the younger generation.

DATES: Saturday 10th April 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Ah - remember those Saturday nights during the 1970s and 1980s watching TV as a family? Now here’s the chance to re-live all those wonderful shows as the team that brought you Radio Fun, reach into their goody-bag and bring you The Two Ronnies, Fawlty Towers, Rising Damp and a Saturday Night Variety show.

This is a table show, including a fish and chip supper, so book fast as tickets are limited!

This event is in aid of the Queen Mother Theatre's Youth Wing Appeal

DATES: Friday 16th to Saturday 17th April 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Perhaps Brecht's greatest play tells the story of woman who escapes with her life but has to abandon her baby. When she comes back to claim the child she must face the trial of her life! When Big Spirit meet Brecht-expect great theatre!

We make no bones about it-we're just fans and can't wait to see what Big Spirit will do next

DATES: Wednesday 28th April to Saturday 1st May 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

The award-winning West End show has been updated and made into a full-scale musical. In a draughty North London a group of women take tap dance lessons. Under their teacher's guidance this mixed bunch become an unstoppable team!

DATES: Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd May 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

The Cherry Orchard is a play about an large Russian house and estate which are crumbling and poverty stricken. The aristocratic owner is unable to realise that she has to change in order to survive. The play was written in 1903/4 and first performed on Chekhov's 44th birthday, shortly before he died and the first attempt at a Russian revolution was made. The play shows a deep understanding of both the impoverished aristocracy and the raising status of the 'one time' serfs. This is a play for both then and now!

DATES: Friday 28th May 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

DATES: Saturday 5th June 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Three women talk to each other in a bedroom. This explosive play marked a return to form by one of America's greatest playwrights and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1994 (Albee's third). A masterpiece of dramatic writing - New York Times

DATES: Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th June 2010
LOCATION: Studio

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends!" Shakespeare's most popular historical play follows the adventures of England's most successful King as he wins back vast tracts of France at Agincourt. Full of action with language and performances to die for - this is a great end to our in-house season.

DATES: Monday 28th June to Saturday 3rd July 2010
LOCATION: Main Auditorium

Another wonderful open-air production by Britain's premier youth theatre. Relax in the beautiful surroundings of a huge garden in Barton-le-Clay and picnic! This wickedly funny play will round off a perfect summer's evening!

In Barton-le-Clay (download directions to the venue - PDF file)

DATES: Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th July 2010
LOCATION: Barton-le-Clay