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Espinosa Performing Arts - Berkhamsted Arts Centre

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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Hits from the Blitz / Swing Band

Hits from the Blitz / Swing Band

15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

The unique feel-good 1940s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynns Charity Gala Nights and TVs Dads Army. Famous War-Time tunes & sing-a-long songs brought to life by the singers and multi-instrumentalists of the Five Star Swing band, ("Superb, they swing like crazy! Sheila Tracy, BBC). Featuring Simone from the latter days of the Ivy Benson Orchestra plus Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for Glenn Millers Brother, Herb and the BBC Radio Big Band.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

4 Sept 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire

8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams directed by Benedict Andrews Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanches fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

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