Harlow is a new town situated in Essex. Harlow is near the M11 Motorway and forms part of the London commuter belt. Harlow has a current estimated population of 78,768. Harlow is twinned with Stavanger, Norway and Velizy- Villacoublay, France. In terms of leisure and entertainment, Harlow has a Rugby club and a football club – Harlow Town FC. Harlow is also the location of The Playhouse Theatre.