Welcome to What's On in Letchworth this weekend

Every week we showcase what's going on in our areas over the forthcoming weekend

This week we are highlighting exciting events set to take place in our town this weekend Friday, February 1 - Sunday, February 3 and across 2024.

If you or someone you know is organising an event during 2023 don't forget to nub it for free in our what's on section here.

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Friday, February 2

Dear England

Live screening from the National Theatre at the Studio Queen Mother Theatre in Hitchin

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game.

The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. 

Why can't England's men win at their own game?

With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

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Saturday, February 3

The Best in Comedy - Seann Walsh, Lucy Porter and more

The Best in Comedy show returns to Broadway, Letchworth in February, with a superb line-up featuring the hilarious Seann Walsh, Jen Brister, Lucy Porter & Steve Bugeja!

The Best in Comedy - Seann Walsh, Lucy Porter and more

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Sunday, February 4

Petculiar - Health Store for Pets Opening Pawty

This weekend - Sunday, February 4 - at 3pm join us for few hours to celebrate our 2nd shop opening.

A healthy, 100% natural spread for our dogs and not so healthy cocktails from award winning mixologist Tidge from Sapling London for the pawrents.

Come and join us for few hours as we practice running our new shop.

Open to anyone with pets. Dogs invited, humans just get to tag along.

10 The Arcade, Letchworth

Petculiar - Health Store for Pets Opening Pawty

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CINEMA

Letchworth Broadway Cinema and Theatre unveils exclusive £3 film tickets to celebrate Award Season

Broadway Cinema and Theatre Unveils Exclusive £3 Film Tickets to Celebrate Award Season

Broadway Cinema and Theatre in Letchworth have announced a special celebration in honour of this year's Award Season. 

Movie enthusiasts can enjoy the magic of the Golden Globes with exclusive £3 film tickets

Letchworth Broadway Cinema and Theatre unveils exclusive £3 film tickets to celebrate Award Season

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CINEMA

Buying a ticket for your local cinema quite simply supports both your local community and its economy. 

Click here for more

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Wednesday, February 7

Olivia Kiernan, author talk

Letchworth Library

Join Olivia Kiernan, author of The End Of Us, as she is interviewed about her life and work. 

Find out about the inspiration behind this tense and compelling thriller, as part of our Winter Reads promotion.

Ticket are £7 each and are available in the Library or online

Olivia Kiernan, author talk

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Tuesday, February 13

Letchworth Pancake Day Race

The eagerly awaited event has been set for Letchworth town centre on Tuesday, February 13.

Organised by the brilliant Love Letchworth, the team said: "Dust off your running shoes and join us for Letchworth Pancake Race. 

"Everyone is invited! Businesses, children, passers-by."

Letchworth is looking forward to welcoming runners, friends and visitors. The duration of the event at Leys Avenue will be one hour between 11am and midday. 

Pans and pancakes will be provided. Prizes for winners.

Letchworth Pancake Day Race

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Friday, February 16

OVO Theatre presents Mosquitoes at Broadway Cinema & Theatre

The award winning and critically acclaimed OVO makes its debut at Broadway Theatre, kicking off a new programme of high quality live theatre with Lucy Kirkwood's Mosquitoes.

OVO Theatre presents Mosquitoes at Broadway Cinema & Theatre

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Saturday, February 17

The first Craft & Farmers market of 2024 

The Craft & Farmers Market returns to Letchworth town centre next month at Leys Square in the Arcade.

The renowned market runs in Letchworth town centre every third Saturday of the month and will return this year on Saturday, February 17.

The market will be running from 9am through until 3p and will feature plenty of crafters stalls along with top quality, fresh food, including bread, cheese, fresh fruit and veg - much of it locally sourced as far as possible

The first Craft & Farmers market of 2024 

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Saturday, February 24

Letchworth Library Manga Workshop

Letchworth Library Manga Workshop: Find out more 

Interested in Manga? Want to learn how to draw Manga?

Then this exciting event in Letchworth town centre is for you.

Manga is an umbrella term for a wide variety of comic books and graphic novels originally produced and published in Japan. 

Letchworth Library on Broadway will be hosting the event. 

They said: "We are so excited that Heba Rena Yassin Art will be running another free Manga workshop on Saturday, February 24 between 1030am and 1230pm.

"The workshop is aimed at ages 14-18, with all experience levels welcome."

Book your place today either in the Library or online

Letchworth Library Manga Workshop

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Friday, March 1

Adult Pantomime- Cinderella

Broadway Cinema & Theatre

The Adult Pantomime is back for its 6th year with an invitation to the Prince's Ball for all you BIGGER boys and girls.

Adult Pantomime- Cinderella

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Saturday, March 2

Life Drawing at the Broadway Gallery

Join our friendly life drawing session! Each month you'll be assigned a fun activity aimed at challenging your approach to drawing and understanding the human figure. We welcome participants of all skill levels, providing an opportunity for skill-building, practice development, and even those trying life drawing for the first time!

Basic materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Easels are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets: £15.00 or £10.00 for concessions.

Please note that ticket sales end at 10 am on the day of the session. For availability on the day, contact the Gallery on 01462 476110.

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Sunday, March 3

Once Loved Thrift Market at Leys Avenue

Pre-Loved market selling Barely Worn Clothing and accessories at bargain prices. 

Our markets run bi monthly with a twist, you set the prices for your items, we sell them for you on the day!

Sellers pay a small fee and keep 100% of their earnings

Once Loved Thrift Market at Leys Avenue

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Friday, March 16

OVO Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet at Broadway Cinema & Theatre

The award winning and critically acclaimed OVO makes its debut at Broadway Letchworth, kicking off a new programme of high quality live theatre.

A brand new re-telling of one of history's greatest love stories, that of Juliet and her Romeo. Two households, both alike in dignity. In a deeply divided Belfast, where we lay our scene.

OVO Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet at Broadway Cinema & Theatre

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Saturday, March 24

A Century of Swing with Down for the Count at Letchworth's Broadway Cinema

Get set for a raft of hit tunes coming to Letchworth soon. 

Down for the Count All-Stars are regularly found at world-famous jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott's in London - and now they are heading to Broadway Cinema and Theatre on March 24 with their new show, A Century of Swing, bringing the informal yet sophisticated atmosphere of these clubs to theatres across the country.

Described as "one hellova celebration of vintage music" by TimeOut London, their show A Century of Swing breathes new life into some of the best music of the 20th Century, treating audiences to joyous instrumental solos and sublime vocal performances.

Audiences can expect to hear songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, and classics from singers such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat 'King' Cole.

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Wednesday May 29 until Saturday, June 1

Beauty and The Beast

St Christopher School Theatre, Letchworth

You are invited to step into the enchanted world of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Broadway Musical, produced in 37 countries worldwide and is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Including "Be our Guest" and of course the title song "Beauty and the Beast".

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Don't miss this "tale as old as time".

Unsuitable for children under 5 years old no babes in arms

Tickets on sale NOW. Click HERE to book your tickets or call the box office on 07511 519387.

Beauty and The Beast

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SUMMER 2024

Todd in the Hole: 

Brilliant family friendly music festival in Hertfordshire set to return for fifth year - line-up announced

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Craig David to play live concert in Hitchin (on a Saturday)

R&B artist Craig David has announced outdoor shows next year - including an event in Hitchin (on a Saturday...)

Saturday, August 31 – Hitchin Priory, Hitchin

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Letchworth musician Brian Burke's tribute to Lily Parr and the Lionesses

Well known Letchworth musician Brian Burke has composed a poignant song dedicated to the memory of Lily Parr and the outstanding achievements of the Lionesses, including lifting the European Championships at Wembley Stadium in 2022

Letchworth musician Brian Burke's tribute to Lily Parr and the Lionesses

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FARMERS ON LIGHTS CHRISTMAS TOUR

Provisional date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

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PS: If you or someone you know is organising an event during 2023 don't forget to nub it for free in our What's On section here

Just click the black 'Nub it' button, fill in the form and click submit, it should only take a few minutes to complete - and you'll also be included in our weekly newsletter too!

Browse our What's On section - and remember – you can add your event for FREE using the 'Nub It' button.

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ICYMI: Farmers on Lights Tractor Tour wows Letchworth and Baldock

Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour has been a huge hit across Letchworth and Baldock 

The colourful convoy drove through Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin in a memorable sight that put a smile on the faces of everyone who witnessed the procession, young and old.

Farmers on Lights Tractor Tour wows Letchworth and Baldock

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