Performing Arts
Guys & Dolls in Concert
On December 14th and 15th at 7pm, our Performing Arts students will be performing a concert version of the classic musical Guys and Dolls.
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys And Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys And Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
In this concert version, we will see over 80 actors, singers and musicians take to the stage to perform the show over two nights.
Tickets are are available at our website www.kw-arts.co.uk/events
The event is sponsored by Private GP Services, St Albans.
Fast access to face GP appointments with experienced clinicians at our city centre clinic in St Albans. Located at 54-56 Victoria Street we offer a range primary care services including Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy with free customer parking. To book an appointment, call 0330 053 374, book online at www.privategpservices.co.uk or email stalbans@privategpservices.co.
Live Music – 9th December – India Arkin with special guest Izzie Winter
This December 9th we will be holding our first live music event for members of the school and the wider Harpenden community.
India Arkin hails from Harpenden and has successfully created a musical following based in Newcastle where she went on to further study. India has recently been signed to the new HMV Records Vinyl Label. India’s latest album “Home Truths” can be found on all major streaming sites as well of course in vinyl from HMV records.
Supporting India will be actor musician Izzie Winter, based in Hackney Izzie graduated from the London College of Music in 2021 where she released her debut EP “For when I sleep” – available on all streaming platforms.
Tickets for the event are £6 in advance or £8 on the door. Doors open at 7pm and there will be a licensed bar at the event. Tickets are on sale at www.harpenden-arts.co.uk/events
Classic Christmas Cinema
On Saturday’s during December at 11am, we will be showing a series of classic Christmas films designed for families. Titles this year are:
Elf – December 3rd
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he
exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
Polar Express – December 10th
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
The Muppet Christmas Carol – December 17th
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future.
Tickets for all showings cost £5 including a free drink and popcorn and are available from www.harpenden-arts.co.uk/events
Mayor’s Christmas Concert 6th December 2022 at 6pm
On the 6th of December members of our choir will be performing at the Mayor’s Christmas Concert at 6pm at St. Nicholas’ Church. This is a wonderful opportunity to perform alongside other Harpenden Schools and the choir of St Nicholas.
Tickets for the event cost £6 and all proceeds go towards the Mayor’s chosen charities for 2022. Tickets can be purchased by emailing jane.juby@harpenden.gov.uk
Batford Christmas Lights Switch On – 1st December 4.30 – 6.30pm
On the 1st December some of our Year 8 performers will be singing as part of the Batford Christmas Lights switch. This event takes place between 4.30pm and 6.30pm and is free for all to attend. It would be wonderful to see members of our school community at this free event.
