10 things to do before the end of the month

1. Rip It Up 60’s

Following Rip It Up Dancing Through The 50s last year which sold over 50,000 tickets, is a new show, new decade and new cast - starring Harry Judd, Aston Merrygold and Louis Smith.

Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd, Louis Smith MBE and Aston Merrygold will tour together as a boy band of dance, presenting everlasting hits.

Backed by the Rip It Up live band and a supporting cast of singers and dancers, the Strictly champions will dance to songs from British legends such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, the Bee Gees, Small Faces and The Kinks, and American superstars such as The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, The Byrds, The Doors, and The Mamas and The Papas.

Friday, October 19 at 7.30pm.

2. Milkshake! Live

An assortment of children’s favourites appear on stage starring Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam and more. Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, the cast will be singing songs and sharing stories.

Saturday, October 20 at 12pm and 3.30pm.

3. Hertfordshire Wedding Fair

Whether you are looking for the latest wedding gift ideas or a beautiful wedding venue from around Hertfordshire or beyond, this is the wedding fair to visit for inspiration.

The wedding fair hosts more than 70 quality exhibitors and includes some of the oldest and best known wedding companies in the region. There are two professional fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring dresses from a number of bridal shops both in Hertfordshire and further afield. In addition, you can view the latest menswear on the catwalk.

For family members you will also see bridesmaid dresses and the latest collections for mother of the bride or mother of the groom. We hope that you will enjoy the surprise live entertainment which in the past has included everything from a string quartet to a comedian, even a brass band.

Sunday, October 21 from 11am until 4pm.

4. Neil Oliver - The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places

Television presenter and host of the hit series Coast, Neil Oliver was born to love Great Britain. During his 20 years travelling to every corner, and whilst filming BBC2’s Coast, he’s fallen in love all over again. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years old, and counting. The tolerant, easy-going peace we enjoy has been hard won and the places Neil’s seen have given him a unique view and understanding of British history.

Monday, October 22 at 7.30pm.

5. Jason Donovan and his Amazing Midlife Crisis

This intimate evening will be an opportunity to see Jason Donovan like you’ve never seen him before. Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and forth through his life, with stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, I’m A Celebrity, Strictly and much, much more.

Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before) plus some of the songs you know and love.

Tuesday, October 23 at 7.30pm.

6. A Beautiful Noise

The award winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the life and music of Neil Diamond, one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters in A Beautiful Noise.

Fisher and his band take you through five decades of Diamond’s biggest hits including Brooklyn Roads, Heartlight, September Morn, Hello, Longfellow Serenade Love on the Rocks, Forever in Blue Jeans, He Ain’t Heavy, Cherry Cherry Song Sung Blue, I Am … I Said, America, Holy Holy, Soolaimon, Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show, and of course Sweet Caroline, plus many more.

Wednesday, October 24 at 7.30pm.

7. Whitney - Queen of the Night

This award winning production features a line-up of musicians and artistes, taking audiences through three decades of classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more.

Thursday, October 25 at 7.30pm.

8. Jackson - Live in Concert

Michael Jackson is not only remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time, but many of today’s artists have been inspired by his iconic style. His career spanned nearly five decades of music, and he was continually at the forefront of popular music.

Jackson Live in Concert brings together musicians and dancers, costumes and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the ‘King of Pop’.

Friday, October 26 at 8pm.

9. One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and The Works

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen.

Saturday. October 27 at 7.30pm.

10. Miami Pro Universe Championships

Competitors from all over the world are invited to compete. Rub shoulders with the fitness stars and top fitness models and see who will be crowned the next Miami Pro Universe Champion.

Sunday, October 28 at 2.30pm.