theatre
The play's the thing
We're big fans of the theatre in St Albans.
See
- The Abbey Theatre - local amateur productions
- The Alban Arena - popular touring shows
- The Maltings Art Theatre - diverse touring productions
- The Radlett Centre - mixed theatre programming
- Trestle Arts Base - own and hosted touring theatre
- The Sandpit Theatre - community shows
- Watford Palace Theatre - free tickets for under 26's
Do
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First up
Sat 13 Mar - If That's All There Is
A couple teeter on the brink of their marriage and as the panic begins to rise, everyone's watching. Arts Theatre, Sat 13 Mar, 8pm. £12 / £10
16 to 20 Mar - The Elixir of Love
St Albans Chamber Opera present Donizetti’s sentimental comedy - a happy evening in the theatre. Abbey Theatre, 16 to 20 Mar, 7.30pm. £18/£16/£10.
Is history more than a load of old rubbish? Striking visuals, puppetry, live music & lots of mess? Trestle Arts Base, Sun 21 Mar, 2pm. Age 4+ Runs 45mins
Sun 21 Mar - The Dragon's Daughter
A funny and moving story about a brave boy and a scared dragon told with music and puppets. Radlett Centre, Sun 21 Mar, 2pm. £7. Age 4-7.
Coming soon
24 to 27 Mar - Playing Faustus
OVO presents the world premiere of the first play by three times novelist Imogen de la Bere. Sumpter Yard, 24 to 27 Mar, 8pm. Also 12 & 13 June.
25 to 27 Mar - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
A production by Sandringham Lower School at the Sandpit Theatre on 25, 26 & 27 Mar at 8pm. Tickets £8 / £6 (under 18s and over 60s)
30 & 31 Mar - The Gruffalo Live on Stage!
Tall Stories’ big scary monster of a show is back on the road. Alban Arena, Tue 30 Mar 12.30pm & 2.30pm, Wed 31 March 10am & 12.30pm. £12.50.
If you find Alice, one of the missing pages or the Mad Hatter’s hat or you fancy an adventure then come and join us. Arts Theatre, 10 Apr, 3pm. Age 4+
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