Step into the magical world of Harlow Playhouse, where a spectacular array of events awaits you from the end of 2024 into early 2025. Whether you're looking for holiday-themed adventures like the dazzling 'Dick Whittington' panto or the interactive 'Great Christmas Sleigh Ride' for the little ones, Harlow Playhouse has it all. Bask in nostalgia with 'Whole Lotta Shakin – The Shakin Stevens Story', or explore the chilling world of true crime with 'The Makings of a Murderer 2'. Join us as we delve into these captivating performances and more, each promising unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.

Harlow Playhouse Shines with a Diverse Lineup of Performances for 2024-2025

February at Harlow Playhouse is set to be a captivating month with an eclectic mix of events that cater to diverse tastes. From the intriguing life story of a rock 'n' roll legend to true crime tales, an evening of mediumship, and vibrant celebrations of female rock icons, there's something for everyone. Family-friendly shows promise fun and learning, making it an irresistible destination for all ages. Dive into a month of excitement and discovery at Harlow Playhouse, where each performance offers a unique experience, inviting audiences to explore new realms of entertainment.

Harlow Playhouse: A Thrilling February Line-up of Music, Mysteries, and More!

This spring, the Harlow Playhouse is set to become a cultural hotspot as it hosts a series of captivating events. From the rock legends of Fleetwood Mac and the Bee Gees to theatrical marvels like 'Fluff' and 'The Wizard of Oz,' each event offers something unique. Whether you are a music aficionado, a theatre enthusiast, or simply looking to enjoy a night out, the lineup promises to deliver unforgettable experiences through the creativity and passion of exceptional performers.

An Ode to Icons: Celebrating Music and Theatre at Harlow Playhouse

This season at Harlow Playhouse promises a riveting lineup of events, featuring rock legends, enchanting family shows, soul-stirring plays, and a nostalgia-filled musical journey. From John Power's explosive rock performance to the timeless allure of The Wizard of Oz and the soul-moving tribute to Neil Diamond, audiences are in for a treat. Whether you're a fan of Motown, disco, or reggae, there's something for everyone. Let's dive into the exciting roster that awaits.

Vibrant Performances at Harlow Playhouse: From Rock Legends to Disco Fever

Harlow Playhouse is set to deliver a thrilling lineup of events this season, offering a delightful journey through music, theatre, and cultural showcases. From rock’n’roll legends and Britpop icons to timeless theater classics and vibrant musical tributes, this season promises something for everyone. With acclaimed performances like John Power’s ‘Cast, The La’s And Me’, the enchanting ‘Wizard of Oz’ Easter pantomime, and the soulful sounds of ‘Legend – The Music of Bob Marley’, this series of events is designed to captivate audiences with nostalgia, innovation, and entertainment.

A Spectacular Season of Music and Theatre at Harlow Playhouse

Get ready for a year full of diverse and dynamic performances at the Harlow Playhouse in 2025. From the iconic tunes of Neil Diamond and Bob Marley to the nostalgic lyrics of primary school bangers, the venue promises an eclectic mix of musical tributes, family shows, and captivating live performances. Whether you're a fan of disco, country, or classic rock, the Playhouse's lineup is set to deliver unforgettable experiences for all musical tastes.

Harlow Playhouse 2025: A Year of Spectacular Performances

Join us at the Harlow Playhouse in 2025 for an exciting lineup of events celebrating iconic music and vibrant performances. From tributes to legends like Roy Orbison, Queen, and David Bowie, to a delightful family show inspired by Tom Gates, and a taste of Nashville's country music, there's something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the rich atmosphere of live performances featuring top-notch musicians and engaging stage shows. Get ready for a year of unforgettable experiences at the Harlow Playhouse!

Harlow Playhouse 2025: A Celebration of Music and Performance

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.

Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet It Is 2025

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Sound & Vision, the ultimate seven piece Bowie tribute band, will take you through two hours of iconic songs like “Ziggy Stardust,” “Life on Mars,” “Jean Genie,” “Let’s Dance” and many more.

The show is mesmerising, designed to stimulate all your senses… and have you dancing in the aisles. Don’t miss out – get your tickets now!

The Sound & Vision Show – A Tribute to David Bowie

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

Talon: Busy Being Fabulous

Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live stage show where YOU can be the ultimate judge!Get ready because Forbidden Nights is coming!

Forbidden Nights 2025

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world!

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!

Tom Gates EPIC stage show!

Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ sell-out show Made in Tennessee – A Night of Country Music.

With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.

Made in Tennessee 2025

Right from the beginning you will be gripped by a bombastic, authentic audio/ visual representation of Queen’s iconic Wembley ‘86 performance as the Bohemians burst onto the stage to the strains of One Vision and A Kind of Magic. So many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here, from the early piano and harmony heavy wonders of Killer Queen and Don’t Stop Me Now, to the later, catchy pop anthems of the eighties

The Bohemians

Experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison, The Traveling Wilburys and many of The Big O’s friends .

The Roy Orbison Story

Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time with some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days.

You won’t have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along!

JAMES B PARTRIDGE presents: PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY BANGERS LIVE!

Legend – the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And it’s bigger than ever.

Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

An Evening of Burlesque

Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Our world class band and dazzling vocals are set to transport you straight to the heart of disco fever. Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

LOST IN MUSIC – The Original Disco Show!

In December 1965, Neil Diamond signed a recording contract with ‘Bang Records,’ and MUSIC was changed forever…

Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash hit show HELLO AGAIN is back in 2025 with a brand-new, mind-blowing production of the World’s Greatest celebration and tribute to the life and work of NEIL DIAMOND.

Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond

A spoken-word solo show, blended with stand-up, dance, and a banging soundtrack. This marathon feat of gig theatre follows Kate as she flits & stumbles through her twenties fuelled on highs & hedonism. With a heady mix of music, stand-up and spoken word, Kate represents a generation’s search for purpose and the need to dance in the face of adversity.

HoneyBEE

“My sister smells of wood smoke, warm earth, oranges, and dust… we buried you in a wood, underneath an oak tree. There are bluebells there in April.”

Whole is a show about two people – one of them is on stage, the other isn’t.

Whole

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2024 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.

The Magic of Motown 2025

Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?

The Wizard of Oz – Easter Pantomime

John Power had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever – playing bass as an 18-year-old in The La’s. Forming Cast in 1991, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar for one of Britpop’s pre-eminent bands – securing two platinum-selling records before returning to the charts in 2024 with the magnificent Love Is The Call.

BLACK WAX Presents, JOHN POWER – CAST, THE LA’s AND ME

YES the UKG CHRONICLE is back once more and again with a banging line up!!!

Remember those glory days of the UK House & Garage scene,  when giants like Craig David and So Solid Crew ruled the scene? ………. Started for the love of Garage Music and its origins, which is where the ‘Chronicle’ part of our name comes from, we bring you a night filled with nostalgia, great vibes and wicked tunes where everyone is there with a common love of the music!!!

The UKG Chronicle 2025

Handpicked by Adele to star in Adele at The BBC, Stacey Lee’s uncannily similar vocal timbre left the star GOBSMACKED. Coupled with a beautifully relaxed and honest rapport with audiences worldwide, Stacey captures Adele like nobody else.

Beautiful imagery and video adorn the auditorium as audiences are treated to all the hits and much more, including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Rolling In The Deep, Someone Like You, Set Fire To The Rain, Rumour Has It, Skyfall & Hello.

Adele The Journey So Far

MEAT is an electrifying roar of fury, a rallying cry of protest & unifying celebration of strength packed with heroism & heart. A playful and poignant exploration of identity. Written by multi-award winner Elle

MEAT

This darkly comedic play explores memories and the choices we make in life. Winner of the Best
Theatre Production at the Buxton Fringe 2024, alongside awards for Best Performance and Best New
Piece at the Birmingham Fringe 2023. The non-linear plot line allows the audience to feel, first hand,
the devastating affects of dementia, through joining Fluff in her journey to uncover her life’s
memories.Age suitability: 15+ due to language and adult themes. Trigger warnings of burning and dementia

Fluff

Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers.

Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.

Genesis Connected

Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.

With a brand-new show for 2024-25, complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular.


The Magic of The Bee Gees

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.

Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.

The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

Meet the bravest of RANGERS as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived!

Bring your biggest ROOAR and your fastest feet as you take Rangers Danger’s masterclass to become an Official Dinosaur Ranger – gaining the skills you need to come face-to-face with the World’s largest walking T Rex, a big-hearted Brontosaurus, tricky Triceratops, uncontrollable Carnotaurus, vicious Velociraptors & sneaky Spinosaurus. Feel the EXCITEMENT of watching a Dinosaur Egg hatch in front of your eyes and the THRILL of

Jurassic Earth 2025

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!

Milkshake Live On Holiday

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?

The Dinosaur that Pooped A Rock Show

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits!

It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairy-tale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.

The Princesses are tired of their royal duties. So they decided to come together and make the ultimate pop girl group. Cinderella’s fairy godmother has given her a magic wand so she can give the other princesses a new look and style.

Princess Live!

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.

Science Museum Live!

While on holiday Edie and her Daddy find a magical pebble on
the beach that can grant you one wish. Can you guess what Edie wished for? Well
why not find out by watching Theatrix Arts perform this magical story with
songs and music, loads of puppets, changing scenery, and a magic trick or two.
Then meet the puppets and create your very own Sand Dragon Puppet.

The Sand Dragon

The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming to Harlow Playhouse for one night only, and this is a rock concert unlike any other.

Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more!

Women In Rock

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous, the popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long-established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums.

Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates, and locations and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity, and empathy.

Tony Stockwell – Evening of Mediumship

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!

Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.

Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.

The Makings of a Murderer 2 – The Real Manhunter

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980’s – WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’- THE SHAKIN’ STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Performing as Shakin’ Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular with his live band, including rare footage and images which tell the story of the rockin’ Welsh boy and his rise to chart-topping superstardom.

Whole Lotta Shakin – The Shakin Stevens Story

It’s Christmas Eve. Lily is so excited and, with the help of her brother Jack, determined to deliver her letter to Father Christmas in person. It sounds like a
perfect adventure, but they don’t have a sleigh, and they dont actually know how to get to the North Pole – what could possibly go wrong?

The Great Christmas Sleigh Ride is a fun-filled, sing-along, interactive festive show for 2-6 year olds, their families, pre-schools and nurseries.

The Great Christmas Sleigh Ride 2024

Join us this Christmas on a dazzling adventure at Harlow Playhouse for our 2024 Pantomime, “Dick Whittington,” starring Harlow favourites Jimmy Burton-Iles and Ben Parsley.

Join Dick on his journey through panto land as he seeks fame and fortune! Facing the wicked King Rat and his rat horde threatening global chaos, Dick and friends must do all they can to save the day!

Dick Whittington

Contains strong language suitable for ages 16+Harlow… we are bringing you some afternoon glee! And it’ll be served with cake, pastries and perhaps even a cheeky glass of prosecco.

Join us up in the Harlow Playhouse Cafe between 1pm-4pm for an afternoon of tea, cake and pastries with soundtrack you will not forget.

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Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet It Is 2025

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