By Martin Elven BACK in 1987, the by then legendary Pink Floyd released their thirteenth studio album, A Momentary Lapse Of Reason. Recorded amongst the maelstrom of departing and returning band members, acrimonious breakdowns in interpersonal relationships, and ongoing lawsuits, it was seen at the…

SOMETHING is happening in the woods, voices can be heard, and a strange metallic smell fills the air. Machines are gathering at its edge and a mysterious call is heard across the valley. Laura the ladybird, Jeffrey the spider, Brett the Woodlouse and Willoughby the…

HARLOW Playhouse and Livewire are so excited to be bringing back The Live Lounge Open Mic Night on Thursday 30th September. Acoustic, stand up, spoken word, poetry, piano.. anything goes- an open mic night for everyone and it’s FREE! Come and showcase your talents in…

By Michael Casey THIS reviewer will admit that he didn’t really know an awful lot about the Scummy Mummies when he put his name forward to review. But he got a strong indication that he might be one of the very few few males in…

HARLOW Playhouse celebrates its 50th year with the bullseye this Christmas as Robin Hood – the Greatest Pantomime Adventure – sets to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages and will run from Friday 3rd December 2021 – Sunday 2nd January 2022. Welcoming the audience’s back into the Theatre are Harlow favourites, Ben Parsley, as…

FIRSTLY, it was great to be back reviewing at the Harlow Playhouse. It has been a long eighteen months. Secondly, well done to all the staff at Harlow Playhouse. In many ways, last night (Thursday Sept 2nd) was testimony to the hard work and dedication…

INTERNATIONALLY renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. So many fabulous hits to be covered but…

AFTER 18 months of enforced Floydlessness (hmm… nice word) we’re back. Or rather, we will be on 4 September, which is less than two weeks away. And what a great place to restart our 2020 tour – even if it is the middle of 2021! The Playhouse…

AND they’re back! After what can only be described as an unprecedented year, the incredible “Rock for Heroes” is back on the road for 2021; bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock songs delivered as only they can, continuing fundraising in support of the…

AFTER the success of their critically-acclaimed international hit The Nature of Forgetting, Theatre Re returns with ‘a rich tapestry of ongoing humanity’ (The Scotsman) about the evolution of family. Brought to life with incredible live music, BIRTH is a poignant piece of visual theatre exploring…

FOREVER In Blue Jeans has an exciting new production celebrating over 2 decades on the road and is coming to The Harlow Playhouse on Thursday 16th September. A perfect feast of entertainment with superb singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in Country Music and…

THE UK’s longest running rock and roll show, That’ll Be The Day, celebrates its 35th anniversary with an incredible national tour… and it’s coming to a theatre near you! From humble beginnings 35 years ago touring the UK in a transit van, the show has…

THE passionate, dynamic and amazing ball of energy that is Typically Tina, this tribute to Tina is Simply the Best! Brought to you by the highly accomplished and gifted performer Karin Bello accompanied by a powerful band and talented dancers this is an evening not…

RENOWNED as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received…