Don't wait until the weekend to have fun, check out our pick of events happening in Watford this week...

Northwood Hope Gospel Choir

If you have ever wanted to sing in a gospel choir, now is your chance. Have fun as you learn how to sing uplifting gospel songs, boost your singing skills and meet new friends. The term will end with a big finale concert.

St John’s Church, Hallowell Road, Northwood, Tuesday, January 17, 8pm. Details: northwoodhopegospelchoir@gmail.com

NTL: No Man’s Land (Encore) (screening of performance)

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, broadcast live to cinemas. Two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst’s stately house nearby.  As the pair become increasingly inebriated, the lively conversation turns into a revealing power game.

Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth, Wednesday, January 18, 7pm. Details: 01923 711063

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Gorhambury through the Ages

Through the years 1777 to 2017 will be the theme of an illustrated talk being given by Viscountess Rosie Grimston to Harpenden Local History Society.

Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Tuesday, January 17, 8pm. Details: harpenden-history.org.uk

Peter Pan – The Musical

Join Peter and his friends in the fantastical, magical and mystical world of Neverland.

Enjoy their amazing adventures with the Lost Boys, Indians, Mermaids and Pirates – and meet the fearsome Captain Hook.

Chipperfield Village Hall, The Common, Chipperfield, Kings Langley, January 19 to 21, 7.45pm. Details: chipperfieldtheatregroup.com

A Magician and A Comedian

Magician Nick Einhorn (the man who fooled Penn and Teller) and comedian Bennett Arron (star of BBC’s The Kosher Comedian) join together for an incredible night of magic and comedy.

The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Thursday, January 19, 7.30pm. Details: 01923859291

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Young Filmmakers Festival

A showcase of short films created by and featuring local young filmmaking talent. Take part in a workshop, Q&As, a careers fair, and a backstage tour.

Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Thursday, January 19, 6pm. Details: 01923 225671

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur.

Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Road, Watford, Thursday, January 19, to Saturday, January 28. Details: 01923 467269

Peter Pan the Musical

Join the lost boys, a crew of pirates, a tribe of Indians and one naughty fairy, as they dance and sing their way to a happy ending.

Chipperfield Village Hall, The Common, Chipperfield, Thursday, January 19, to Saturday, January 21. Details: chipperfieldtheatregroup.com