Herts &amp; Beds

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-theatre">THEATRE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/CirqueSpectacular2-1500-x-1000-px-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="Cirque Enchantment" class="wp-image-93888" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/CirqueSpectacular2-1500-x-1000-px-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/CirqueSpectacular2-1500-x-1000-px-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/CirqueSpectacular2-1500-x-1000-px-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



How&#8217;s this for some pure feel-good magic! Cirque Enchantment features fire performers, aerialists, acrobatics, live vocals and a high-energy pop soundtrack — all in one spectacular family show. It&#8217;s at <a href="https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/cirque-enchantment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Grove Theatre</a>, Dunstable Feb 8 and <a href="https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/cirque-enchantment-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Alban Arena</a> on Feb 26. Fancy a laugh? Breakaway Theatre Company brings <a href="https://ovo.org.uk/shows/the-actress/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Actress</a> to The Maltings Theatre, St Albans from 26 Feb &#8211; 7 March. It&#8217;s a comedy about how fame and fortune can create a monster and is funny, sad and a little bit brutal. Talking of brutal, H.G. Wells’s classic novel <a href="https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/zL-war-of-the-worlds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">War Of The Worlds</a> is retold by Imitating The Dog at BEAM Theatre, Hertford. Using camera tricks and projection, it&#8217;s an apocalyptic tale of alien invasion and destruction. Chilling stuff. 13-14 Feb. 14+ only. Finally, if you like Shakespeare, catch this funny, fast-paced, bitesize retelling of&nbsp;Hamlet&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/feb-fest-shakespeare-suitcase-hamlet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wardown House Museum and Gallery</a>&nbsp;in Luton on&nbsp;Feb 16.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-and-dance">MUSIC AND DANCE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Concertcandlelight-1500-x-1000-px-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="Candlelight concert" class="wp-image-93892" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Concertcandlelight-1500-x-1000-px-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Concertcandlelight-1500-x-1000-px-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Concertcandlelight-1500-x-1000-px-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



Romance is in the air at Hatfield Park. They are hosting a <a href="https://hatfield-house.co.uk/event/candlelight-concert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valentine&#8217;s Day Candlelight Concert</a> in the Old Palace on Feb 14. And talking of celebrations, <a href="https://watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/chinese-new-year-culture-show-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chinese New Year Culture Show</a>&nbsp;is marking the Year of the Horse with lion and dragon dances plus plenty of martial arts at&nbsp;Watford Palace&nbsp;Theatre&nbsp;on&nbsp;Feb 15. And here’s one for the kids (and big kids too). <a href="https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/pop-party/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">K-Pop Party</a> is at The Eric Morecambe Centre on Feb 21. Featuring a virtual K-Pop band (and real dancers) expect singing, dancing and an interactive session where you get to choose your favourite K-Pop icon. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comedy">COMEDY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/MoGiligan1500x1000-1000x667.jpg" alt="Mo Gilligan" class="wp-image-93905" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/MoGiligan1500x1000-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/MoGiligan1500x1000-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/MoGiligan1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



BAFTA winner and funniest man on TV, Mo Gilligan is bringing his brand new live tour, <a href="https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/mo-gilligan-the-mo-you-know/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mo You Know</a>, to the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage on Feb 13. Be quick! These tickets are selling fast. And here&#8217;s a comedian to keep an eye on. Rising star <a href="https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/preet-singh-first-class" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Preet Singh</a> is bringing his debut tour, First Class, to the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton on Feb 13. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-art-amp-exhibitions">ART &amp; EXHIBITIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Engineering-Open-Workshop-2025.-©-The-Shuttleworth-Trust.-Photo-OliverLLoyd-1500-x-1000-px-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="Shuttleworth Engineering Open Workshop" class="wp-image-93891" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Engineering-Open-Workshop-2025.-©-The-Shuttleworth-Trust.-Photo-OliverLLoyd-1500-x-1000-px-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Engineering-Open-Workshop-2025.-©-The-Shuttleworth-Trust.-Photo-OliverLLoyd-1500-x-1000-px-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Engineering-Open-Workshop-2025.-©-The-Shuttleworth-Trust.-Photo-OliverLLoyd-1500-x-1000-px-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Engineering Open Workshop 2025. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd</figcaption></figure>



The <a href="https://www.shuttleworth.org/events/scale-model-exhibition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition</a> is back for another year,&nbsp;with plenty of keen modellers showcasing their work on Feb 15 while on Feb 21 and 22, you can view the inner workings of Shuttleworth’s vintage vehicles and aircraft at their <a href="https://shuttleworth.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/70290?catID=66519&amp;_gl=1*1l0qxrk*_gcl_au*MTUxMzE5NjgyLjE3Njc3Nzc1OTY.*_ga*MTIxNDUyNDgwNi4xNzY3Nzc3NTk2*_ga_QSQKLFCY7F*czE3NjkxNzM5NDMkbzUzJGcxJHQxNzY5MTc2ODI2JGo1NiRsMCRoMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Engineering Open Workshop</a>. Expect a packed programme of family-friendly experiences including talks, demos, flight simulators and immersive VR. Adults £25. Under 18s FREE. Can’t make it to London for the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition? See the highlights of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/young-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Natural History Museum’s Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year</a>&nbsp;exhibition closer to home in Tring. The images are stunning and demonstrate the fragility and beauty of wildlife, from miniscule insects to mighty beasts. On&nbsp;now until April, 2026. Potter fans, this one is for you!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/magical-mischief/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Magical Mischief</a>&nbsp;is back at the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour, revealing all the filmmaking secrets behind the magic and trickery in the movies. Now until April&nbsp;28.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gardens-amp-outdoors">GARDENS &amp; OUTDOORS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Dark-Skies-1000x667.jpg" alt="dARK skies Hertford Castle" class="wp-image-89149" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Dark-Skies-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Dark-Skies-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Dark-Skies.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<a href="https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/dark-skies-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dark Skies</a>&nbsp;returns to&nbsp;Hertford Castle&nbsp;on&nbsp;Feb 7&nbsp;with expert groups including Bayfordbury Observatory and the&nbsp;Hertford Astronomy Group delivering a glittering programme of educational talks plus plenty of stargazing and oh, look, Spring is on the horizon! Be inspired by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Bishop-of-St-Albans-Open-Garden-61563293891206/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bishop of St Abans&#8217; Open Garden </a>from 14-15 and 21-22 Feb, £5 entry (children free). Dogs welcome. Meanwhile <a href="https://beningtonlordship.co.uk/51/Events-Diary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benington Lordship</a>, Stevenage is also showing off it&#8217;s snowdrops from Feb 7 &#8211; March 1. Adults £9, Child £4, Under 3, free. No dogs allowed.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more-try-these">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE? TRY THESE:</h3>



<a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/best-snowdrop-family-walks-hertfordshire-bedfordshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best places to see the snowdrops near you</a> <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/home/property/director-stanley-kubricks-herts-home-is-up-for-sale/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inside Director Stanley Kubrick’s Herts home</a> <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/walks-near-me/best-winter-walks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Out you go: winter walks with pitstops</a>

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