| Nothing on the TV, again? Bored with staying in? Then | | | | audience going away happy and thoroughly |
| why not see what the town of Harlow has to offer | | | | entertained. With gigs nearly every week, there is |
| you? You might be surprised! | | | | always something to be enjoyed at this friendly venue. |
| Based only 25 miles from London and with great | | | | Cinema is also a popular form of entertainment in |
| access from the M11 motorway, Harlow is a great | | | | Harlow. Since the Odeon closed down in the town |
| place to catch the latest films, experience local theatre | | | | centre several years, movie goers now have to make |
| and dance, or enjoy live music at some superb | | | | the short journey to the Queensgate Centre where |
| venues. Covering the whole entertainment spectrum | | | | Cineworld is based. Comprising of 6 screens, one with |
| from international musical superstars all the way | | | | 3D capabilities, Cineworld provides comfortable |
| through to the traditional pantomime and fireworks | | | | surroundings, disabled access, and a coffee shop, |
| display, the town of Harlow in Essex has something | | | | whilst showing all the latest films and blockbusters. |
| for all ages and tastes. | | | | They also still offer the traditional Saturday morning |
| The jewel in the crown in the Harlow Playhouse, which | | | | movies for kids, with an admission charge of just |
| opened almost 40 years with a Gala Show starring | | | | £1 for children & adults. How great is that? |
| Lulu. Now an integral part of Harlow life, the Playhouse | | | | If you love sports, then Harlow has a vast choice to |
| has become predominantly a venue for touring shows, | | | | offer. Whilst the soccer team is unfortunately struggling |
| especially childrens entertainment, dance, musical tribute | | | | in the lower echelons of non-league football, the local |
| acts, comedy, drama and musicals. The most popular | | | | basketball team, the Hawks, continue to go from |
| show is the annual Harlow Pantomime which is held | | | | strength to strength. The town also boasts its very |
| over the Christmas period and is always a fantastic | | | | own Greyhound track, based at the Pinnacles, which |
| treat for all the family. | | | | offers a great night out for the seasoned punter or the |
| In addition to the Playhouse, there are other fantastic | | | | whole family alike. |
| live music venues in Harlow. The Square in Fourth | | | | There is also a much needed new sports centre due |
| Avenue mainly offers a platform for up and coming | | | | to open in Spring 2010. This will provide local people |
| bands to perform in front of a live audience. However, | | | | with state of the art sporting facilities and finally, after |
| you never know who is going to appear on stage, | | | | the last one was allowed to become derelict, their own |
| maybe the Lambrettas or even the Blockheads, to | | | | swimming pool. These modern facilities will also be |
| name but two. There is no dress code in force and | | | | available to competitors from all over the world during |
| everyone is welcome. | | | | the 2012 Olympics, who will be based in the Harlow |
| The other main venue for music is Marigolds, based at | | | | area and wish to train in readiness for their event. |
| the Harlow Cricket Club in Old Harlow. Famous mainly | | | | Whatever you are looking for, Harlow really is a great |
| for its Jazz and Rhythm & Blues sessions, | | | | place for entertainment. Why not see what you can |
| Marigolds always provides great music with the | | | | find today? |