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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

View our list of theatre companies and schools for all ages

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First up

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.

Sun 21 Mar - The Night Keeper

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.

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.

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Coming soon

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.

Sat 10 Apr - Finding Alice

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+