What’s on where around Luton: listings, December 16 edition

Here’s your guide to what’s on where around Luton over the coming week. Please email [email protected] with details of your events at least a week before the edition in which you’d like them to appear.
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16

Adults with learning difficulties arts and craft sessions. Every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm and Saturdays from 11am to 1pm at Arttrend, Arundel Road, Luton. Social and creative activity for adults with learning difficulties, engaging in all types of art and craft work such as painting in acrylics, papier mache, salt dough, cross stitch, rug making etc. Please see the website www.arttrend.co.uk and go to Art ALD, then see the gallery of work already done. Tel 07794 987796 if you would like more details. 10.30am to 12.30pm Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm Saturdays – but can come and go at any time. £6 per session including materials and refreshments.

Luton Irish Forum holds a weekly Tuesday and Wednesday Club from 11am to 1.30pm at 102 Hitchin Road. This is a great chance to meet old friends and make some new ones. Refreshments are all included along with soda bread, scones with jam and monthly chicken and chips. Entry costs £1, plus optional £3 for two games of bingo and a raffle.

The Wednesday Club holds a monthly tea dance, quiz, weekly dominos, cards and needle craft. Tel: 01582 720447.

TV presenter and pop princess Michelle Heaton is joining the cast of Harpenden’s panto to play Aladdin. This magical family panto also stars EastEnders original Peter Dean, who played Pete Beale is the BBC soap.

Call 01582 767 525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk to book tickets.

Starring Blue’s Antony Costa, former Eastenders Leslie Grantham and Joshua Pascoe, Cinderalla comes to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Will Cinderella meet the man of her dreams? Will Prince Charming win our heroine’s heart? And will the Ugly Sisters stop Cinders from going to the ball? All will be revealed in this spectacular pantomime. Tickets start from £12.50. For more information or to book tickets, call 01582 60 20 80 or visit www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

TV presenter and pop princess Michelle Heaton is joining the cast of Harpenden’s panto to play Aladdin Call 01582 767 525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk to book tickets.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is an enchanting tale of magic and kindness and this brand new imagining offers original music, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic. It’s being performed at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets cost £11 or £10. Visit www.lutonlibrarytheatre.com or call 01582 878100 to book.

The cast of Abba tribute show Thank You for the Music are celebrating the trade-marked show’s 22nd anniversary this year and perform at Watford Colosseum at 8pm. The production’s Lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship have been delighting live music fans for longer than Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida did during the 70s and 80s. Tickets cost £22.50 or £19.50. Call 01923 571 102 or visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk to book.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 17

Keep fit - for the more mature. Luton Irish Forum’s keep fit class meets at 102 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0ES Thursdays from 10am to 11am. The class is ideal for anyone who wants to get active and it’s great fun too at £2 a session. Tel: 01582 720447.

Starring Blue’s Antony Costa, former Eastenders Leslie Grantham and Joshua Pascoe, Cinderalla comes to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Will Cinderella meet the man of her dreams? Will Prince Charming win our heroine’s heart? And will the Ugly Sisters stop Cinders from going to the ball? All will be revealed in this spectacular pantomime.

Tickets start from £12.50. For more information or to book tickets, call 01582 60 20 80 or visit www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

TV presenter and pop princess Michelle Heaton is joining the cast of Harpenden’s panto to play Aladdin.

Call 01582 767 525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk to book tickets.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is an enchanting tale of magic and kindness and this brand new imagining offers original music, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic. It’s being performed at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets cost £11 or £10. Visit www.lutonlibrarytheatre.com or call 01582 878100 to book.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 18

Luton Irish Forum’s Baby and Toddler group meets at 102 Hitchin Road, Luton LU2 0ES every Friday from 9.30am to 11am during term time. Recommended a donation of £1 per adult and 50p per child. A drink and a healthy snack is provided for your child(ren) around the middle of the session. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for the adults throughout the morning. Telephone 01582 720447.

Starring Blue’s Antony Costa, former Eastenders Leslie Grantham and Joshua Pascoe, Cinderalla comes to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Will Cinderella meet the man of her dreams? Will Prince Charming win our heroine’s heart? And will the Ugly Sisters stop Cinders from going to the ball? All will be revealed in this spectacular pantomime. Tickets start from £12.50. For more information or to book tickets, call 01582 60 20 80 or visit www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

TV presenter and pop princess Michelle Heaton is joining the cast of Harpenden’s panto to play Aladdin Call 01582 767 525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk to book tickets.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is an enchanting tale of magic and kindness and this brand new imagining offers original music, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic. It’s being performed at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets cost £11 or £10. Visit www.lutonlibrarytheatre.com or call 01582 878100 to book.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 19

Starring Blue’s Antony Costa, former Eastenders Leslie Grantham and Joshua Pascoe, Cinderalla comes to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Will Cinderella meet the man of her dreams? Will Prince Charming win our heroine’s heart? And will the Ugly Sisters stop Cinders from going to the ball? All will be revealed in this spectacular pantomime. Tickets start from £12.50. For more information or to book tickets, call 01582 60 20 80 or visit www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

TV presenter and pop princess Michelle Heaton is joining the cast of Harpenden’s panto to play Aladdin. Call 01582 767 525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk to book tickets.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is an enchanting tale of magic and kindness and this brand new imagining offers original music, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic. It’s being performed at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets cost £11 or £10. Visit www.lutonlibrarytheatre.com or call 01582 878100 to book.

Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band have long been established as one of the most exciting live acts in Britain, and perform at the Hat Factory, Bute Streetat 8pm. Tickets cost £15 in advance or £17.50 on the door. Booking fees may apply.

Tickets are available from www.thehatfactory.org or the box office on 01582 878100.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 20

Starring Blue’s Antony Costa, former Eastenders Leslie Grantham and Joshua Pascoe, Cinderalla comes to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Will Cinderella meet the man of her dreams? Will Prince Charming win our heroine’s heart? And will the Ugly Sisters stop Cinders from going to the ball? All will be revealed in this spectacular pantomime.

Tickets start from £12.50. For more information or to book tickets, call 01582 60 20 80 or visit www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is an enchanting tale of magic and kindness and this brand new imagining offers original music, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic. It’s being performed at Luton Library Theatre.

Tickets cost £11 or £10. Visit www.lutonlibrarytheatre.com or call 01582 878100 to book.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 22

Luton Irish Forum’s Irish classes for beginners are for those who have had little or no contact with the language previously. The classes will introduce the learner to simple conversation and familiarise them with basic aspects of Irish grammar from 6pm to 7pm at 102 Hitchin Road, Luton. Tel: 01582 720447.

Starring Blue’s Antony Costa, former Eastenders Leslie Grantham and Joshua Pascoe, Cinderalla comes to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Will Cinderella meet the man of her dreams? Will Prince Charming win our heroine’s heart? And will the Ugly Sisters stop Cinders from going to the ball? All will be revealed in this spectacular pantomime.

Tickets start from £12.50. For more information or to book tickets, call 01582 60 20 80 or visit www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

TV presenter and pop princess Michelle Heaton is joining the cast of Harpenden’s panto to play Aladdin.

Call 01582 767 525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk to book.