The biggest stars of stand up came here on their way to stratospheric fame.
Acts contain strong language.
Off the Kerb reserves the right to alter line-ups.
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Down Memory Lane May 2023
Join Kay Carman and friends for a happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.
This hour and a half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.
We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.
How to be a Good Monarch
The British monarchy has survived rebellion, revolution, and war. Royal Historian, broadcaster and Chief Curator of Hampton Court and The Tower of London, Tracy Borman takes us on a gripping, entertaining and informative audio-visual tour. She covers 1000 years of the twists and turns of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Charles III in a show packed with the good, the bad, the great and the mad along with birth, romance, beheading, coronation, abdication, marriage, divorce, disaster and triumph.
*The good, the bad, the great and the mad! To coincide with The Coronation of Charles III
Tracy will be signing books after the event.
Watson: The Final Problem
1894. Watson is alone. His beloved wife Mary and the great Sherlock Holmes are both gone. But London seethes with false reports and rumour.
So Watson tells his tale… a tale of long buried secrets, betrayal and death. For there is a shadow in the gutters of London. A spider’s web of poisonous intrigue lies across the city. Someone is playing a long game and Holmes and Watson face their greatest ever challenge. But as Watson unravels the story, is the game really over?
‘Watson’ is performed by Tim Marriott (The Brittas Empire; Allo, Allo) and directed by Bert Coules (BBC’s The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; Cadfael; Rebus).
Hits From the Blitz
The unique “feel-good” 1940’s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights and TV’s Dad’s 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 Miller’s Brother, Herb and the BBC Radio Big Band.
Comedy Club May 2023
The biggest stars of stand up came here on their way to stratospheric fame.
Acts contain strong language. Off the Kerb reserves the right to alter line-ups.
Murder Mystery – The Easter Bunny
Watch the events unfold before your eyes and hear what the suspects have to say before food is served, giving you the chance to discuss and debate with your fellow detectives before asking your questions, and revealing the true identity of the killer!
- Fish & Chips
- Sausage & Chips
- Veggie Burger & Chips
- Beef Pie, Chips & Gravy
CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
CODA are Europe’s most authentic tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin, featuring four musicians who faithfully recreate the excitement, energy, passion and magic of the world’s most famous rock band!
The attention to detail is unrivalled: they’ve got the sound, the look, the hair, incredible reproduction costumes and the on-stage mannerisms; you could almost believe you were watching the real thing!
Happy Birthday Sunita
Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre
The Johals are celebrating Sunita’s birthday in Mum’s new kitchen, and you’re invited to the surprise party.
It’s not just the dhal that’s bubbling under the surface – with decades of unfinished business, everyone’s true selves start to burst out when they least expect it. And it’s up to the family to pick each other back up and celebrate themselves for who they truly are.
Unexpected guests, butter-free roti and skeletons in the cupboard aren’t enough to stop them busting out some classic Punjabi shapes in the kitchen! Join the Johal family for a wild ride that will leave you laughing, crying, and talking all the way home.
Put on your birthday party finery and get ready for a samosa saga.
Contains some adult language and mention and consumption of alcohol
Jive Aces
The Jive Aces are renowned for their high-energy swinging music and spectacular live show and have toured in over 40 countries worldwide. They strive to spread smiles and cheer with their swingin’ music and classic vintage style from crooning smooth ballads to blasting honking rhythm and blues. Having played for Her Majesty the Queen, selling out the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the first band to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent or just entertaining at one of their 250 live shows a year, they continue to prove that they are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band!
With their hallmark yellow suits and a repertoire that stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack with a dash of classic rock’n’ roll, they perform songs in their unique upbeat style by such great artists as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald as well as a selection of superb original tunes.
The Jive Aces have earned their reputation and won several important awards including the City Of Derry International Music Award, the Variety Club Of Great Britain Award for their contribution to music & charity work and several film festival awards for their high production value music videos.
They have worked with many celebrities such as Van Morrison, Chick Corea (who performs two songs in their ‘Recipe for Rhythm’ album), Kenny Ball (appearing on their ‘King of the Swingers’ album, Kenny’s last ever recording), John Travolta, The Proclaimers, The Undertones, Status Quo, Keely Smith, Jamie Cullum, Priscilla Presley and Kirstie Allie to name just a few.
When the Jive Aces released a music video for their upbeat version of a much-loved theme song in the UK, ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ it immediately went viral and to date has over 3.6 million views on YouTube. It is so popular in fact that a Doctor in Seattle has actually prescribed the video to his patients to cure the blues! Their version of the song has also been used in countless TV shows including twice on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
At the start of the pandemic with all their shows having just been postponed, the band decided to do an online live-streaming show called the JiveStream to keep up everyone’s spirits. Not knowing how long this would last, they promised to do it every day which ended up being 500 daily consecutive shows and as a result have made a host of new fans and friends the world over.
