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Ray Bradshaw, photo from Jiksaw

Comedian shares wild stories ahead of social experiment show at The Waterside

Santa is preparing to visit communities in Dacorum.

Hemel Rotary’s Santa Sleigh routes and dates around Dacorum for 2023

Max playing to the crowds in Euston Station.

Video shows moment boy, 10, stops commuters in tracks as he plays public piano

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

Jake Quickenden, Ben Onwukwe, Neil Hurst, Danny Hatchard, Bill Ward and Nicholas Prasad. Photo from Ellie Kurttz

Full cast announced for upcoming Full Monty show at the Waterside Theatre

Don't miss Scooby-Doo themed Halloween event with frights and fun for young and old

Countdown is on to this year’s Howarth Halloween Spook-tacular in Pitstone

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attends Daughters For Earth, Vital Voices and International Center For Research On Women Campaign Launch in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Daughters For Earth)

Tring podcast gets royal seal of approval after Sarah Ferguson appearance

Helen Phillips and her partner Julian Smith in their new shop in Berkhamsted's Home & Colonial antique centre. Pic: Laurel Phillips-Smith

Vinyl makes a welcome comeback at Berkhamsted antique centre Home & Colonial

A previous cast performing the award-winning comedy, photo from Alastair Muir

Cast announced for slapstick comedy reimagination of Peter Pan at the Waterside

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Waterside Theatre pantomime officially launched with cast photoshoot
The whole cast got together for a photoshoot including the Eastenders star

North American Black Bears playing with blocks of ice

Carnivore team at Woburn keep tiger and bears cool with giant ice lollies

Karim Zeroual, Photo from Mark Dawson

CBBC presenter announced as lead for Madagascar musical coming to the Waterside

Zoe Akinyosade (Annie) and company (photo: Paul Coltas). Annie was played on the opening night by Harlie Barthram

Review: Annie with Craig Revel Horwood is a 'fab-u-lous' treat

Noel Fitzpatrick in the winners' room at the National Television Awards 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Television 'Supervet' confirms Waterside Theatre date for upcoming UK tour

Playwright Steve Orme (left) and director John Goodrum discuss the script of What’s Your Poison?

What's Your Poison? comes to Hemel Hempstead

Filmmakers who make the cut are invited on stage for a Q&A session. Image submitted.

Bumper LB Film Fest is welcoming entries from Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire

The festival is suitable for the whole family. Image submitted.

Excitement brewing for upcoming Hemel Hempstead Beer and Music Festival

Kathy Sledge

Disco royalty Sister Sledge announces upcoming Waterside Theatre show

Madagascar The Musical is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Madagascar The Musical is crack-a-lackin’ its way back to the Waterside

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Leigh Francis attends the special screening of "Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark" at Vue West End on May 31, 2023 in London. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

The comedian behind Keith Lemon announces Waterside Theatre tour date

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Richard Meek and Haley Flaherty from the Rocky Horror Show cast at The Works, (photo by Derek Pelling)

Restaurant announces Rocky Horror Show-themed event to celebrate Waterside shows

Jennifer Ellison

Ex-Brookside star joins cast for upcoming musical at the Waterside Theatre

The Sinnerman headlines the first day of the festival

The Chase star Paul Sinha announced as headliner at Berkhamsted festival

Crowds watch the performances on Day 3 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 on June 23, 2023 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

World’s youngest DJ to perform at WindmillFest 2023 after set at Glastonbury

Colin Garrett BEM

Berkhamsted violin maker receives British Empire Medal

Stephen Webb as Frank N Furter and the cast of The Rocky Horror Show

Get ready for the biggest party in town as Rocky Horror Show hits the Waterside
The iconic smash hit musical is about to time warp on to the Aylesbury Waterside Stage as part of its 50th anniversary tour

Professor Brian Cox (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Professor Brian Cox brings Space Odyssey show to Waterside Theatre

Fishers Green SSSI, Lea Valley Park

RSPB Hemel to host fascinating talk on the ‘Wildlife of the Lea Valley Park’

There will be a host of entertaining activities on the day.

Dacorum community to celebrate armed forces at bumper-packed annual event

Pantomime legend Brian Conley will star in Milton Keynes this Christmas

EastEnders actor Brian Conley to star in magical panto at MK Theatre this year

Faye Brookes and Kevin Clifton in rehearsal. Picture: Ellie Kurttz

Getting to know Strictly Ballroom stars ahead of Waterside Theatre show

The Hertfordshire County Show, which welcomed more than 45,000 visitors last year, is to be held over the May bank holiday weekend

Music Centre to host two-day, pop-up event at Herts County Show

Pat Phoenix who loyally stood by Peter Dudley (photo: Getty Images)

​Corrie scandal as Peter Dudley put his career in jeopardy 40 years ago

Marvin Humes. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal)

Headliner announced for Ibiza Orchestra Experience in Hemel Hempstead

The Heather is coming to Waterside Theatre, photo from Pamela Raith

Cast announced for Heathers the Musical shows coming to the Waterside Theatre

Don't miss out on the fun - courtesy of Hemel Hempstead Bid which is organising a King's Coronation party on May 7

Right Royal knees-up planned to celebrate King’s Coronation

Morrissey, photo from SJM Concerts

Morrissey confirmed for summer show at Waterside Theatre

Children auditioning for The Wiz

Budding stars audition for Wizard of Oz inspired production coming to Waterside

Talented saxophonist Leo Green hosts London's Greatest Sax Party at QT at Middle Eight in Covent Garden. The son of the legendary Benny, he's worked with top musicians around the world including Van Morrison, Quincy Jones and Burt Bacharach. He lives in Amersham with his wife and four children

Bucks saxophonist who cut his teeth gigging in Hemel on musicians who shaped him

Judy Garland who played the character Hannah Brown in the movie Easter Parade (photo: Getty Images)

Memorable holiday film Easter Parade recalled 75 years after release

Eclectic sounds reviewed by Kevin Bryan (photo: Adobe)

​Veterans and best newcomers in harmony

Local activists are calling for a ban on plastic grass because it doesn't sustain wildlife and causes surface run-off, which can lead to flooding.

Banners and bees in Berkhamsted raise awareness of climate crisis

Around the World 2 Wilson Benedito, Katriona Brown, Alex Phelps, Eddie Mann and Genevieve Sabherwal. Photo credit: Anthony Robling

Jam-packed schedule for audiences as Waterside Theatre announces summer line-up
Theatre-goers can choose from musicals, drama and dance to comedy and family shows.

Wildflowers at the Rectory Lane Cemetery

Berkhamsted cemetery to mark Earth Day 2023 with activity afternoon

Midge Ure

Band Aid co-founder Midge Ure set to perform at Waterside Theatre

Kevin Bryan CD reviews (photo: Adobe)

New releases and reissues

Audience favourite Andy Collins will play Muddles in Snow White

Panto favourite Andy returns to the Waterside by popular demand for 2023 show

Sir Mike Penning MP

Hemel MP Sir Mike Penning backs hunting trophies import ban

Tribute band Kopycat Killers will be on stage at the Sausage and Cider Festival in Hemel this summer

Welcome back to Hemel's iconic Sausage and Cider Festival

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash

King Charles III (Photo by Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

King Charles III's Coronation to be broadcast at free Hemel event

Kevin Bryan CD releases (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and music newcomers releases

Kevin Bryan's eclectic mix of CDs

Archive material and ​fresh sounds