Our pick of things to do this weekend...
1. Night Train Music Concert
Local jazz, blues and funk band Night Train will be performing at this fundraising event for All Saints’ Church. The band will be playing a variety of material from Route 66 to Smooth Operator and some classic 60s blue note jazz too.
All Saints’ Church Hall, The Green, Croxley Green, Saturday, June 10, 8pm. Details: 01923720856
2. Chipperfield Choral Society Summer Concert
The final concert for their 70th anniversary celebration. They will be performing a selection of music enjoyed by the choir in past years, including works by Mendelssohn, Bach, Handel, Brahms, Mozart and more.
St Paul’s Church, The Common, Chipperfield, Saturday, June 10, 7.45pm. Details: 01923 400520
3. Shunted Again
Veteran train traveller and stand-up comedian Steve Gribbin rails against the current state of Britain’s Railway system. Using his very worst journeys as examples, Steve takes us on a (de)tour of cancellations, delays and overcrowding that’s enough to drive you to drive. But he doesn’t stop there; Steve shunts back into history to acknowledge the immense social change that trains have brought. The show will be a mixture of stand-up, songs and train announcements, as Steve examines all aspects of the railways.
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Saturday, June 10, 8pm. Details: 01442 228091
4. Pam Ann
Pam – the alter-ego of Australian comedian-writer-producer Caroline Reid – has developed cult-status with her masterful portrayal of a brash hot mess of an Australian hostess. She herself says as the airports got bigger, so did her ego – and her mouth filthier. Pam’s barbed wit has seen her fly many a risky route and negotiate even the most politically incorrect flight path, with her blisteringly funny take on the world of airlines and aircrew.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Saturday, June 10, 8pm. Details: 01727 844488
5. The Astor Big Band
A tribute to Glenn Miller and other great big bands, and to singers like Frank Sinatra. Plus, songs from musicals presented in the big band style.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Sunday, June 11, 3pm. Details: 01923 571102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk
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