A dazzling celebration of the genius of Stephen Sondheim, this witty and poignant revue features some of his best-loved songs from legendary musicals including Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, West Side Story and Gypsy.

With sharp lyrics, unforgettable melodies, and a healthy dose of showbiz sparkle, Side by Side by Sondheim offers a brilliant evening of musical theatre at its finest. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering his work for the first time, this tribute to Broadway’s most influential composer-lyricist is sure to delight, move and entertain in equal measure.

Join us for an intimate, joyful journey through Sondheim’s extraordinary songbook – one unforgettable number at a time.

Shipwrecks, Shenanigans, and Shakespearean Spark!

Join The Bancroft Players as part of the Hitchin Festival for Twelfth Night — a delightful comedy of mistaken identities, unrequited love, and unexpected twists.

When Viola is shipwrecked and assumes a new identity, she’s swept into a whirlwind of love triangles, mischief, and mayhem in the court of Illyria. Packed with wit, romance, and unforgettable characters, this is Shakespeare at his most joyful.

A charming and mischievous night out — not to be missed!

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives.

Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.

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Drawn to War is a Margy Kinmonth film, is a true story. One of Britain’s greatest landscape artists, Eric Ravilious, is killed in a plane crash while on commission as Official War Artist in Iceland in 1942.  His life is as compelling and enigmatic as his art, set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him. This film brings to life this unique and still grossly undervalued British artist caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, whose legacy largely sank without trace, until now…

This is the first full length feature documentary about Eric Ravilious, told in his own words through previously unseen private correspondence, made with the blessing of the Ravilious estate.

Shot entirely on location in UK, Portugal and Ireland, the film asks what it is to be a war artist, featuring Ai Weiwei, Alan Bennett, Grayson Perry, Robert Macfarlane and many more.

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