Theatres in Harpenden & St Albans

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Name: Harpenden Public Halls

Address:Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PD

Telephone: 01582 767525

Website: www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Email: harpenden.public.halls@leisureconnection.co.uk


The Harpenden Public Halls is a growing entertainment venue in the heart of Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Comprising of the main 400 seat theatre and a smaller 100 seat studio space the Halls offer a wide program of Comedy, Music, Film and Theatre.

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Name: Alban Arena

Address: Civic Centre, St Albans AL1 3LD

Telephone: 01727 844488

Website: www.alban-arena.co.uk

Email: alban.arena@leisureconnection.co.uk

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The Alban Arena is Hertfordshire’s premier entertainment venue seating over 800 in theatre-style,
located in the centre of St Albans. It plays host to a varied programme of touring shows, West End theatre, concerts, comedy, celebrity evenings, children’s shows, films, local productions and
exhibitions plus a large scale Christmas pantomime.

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Name: Abbey Theatre

Address: Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL

Telephone: 01727 857861 

Website: www.abbeytheatre2.org.uk

Email: manager@abbeytheatre.org.uk

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A great place to enjoy a pleasant evening at the theatre with friends.

Comfortable 230 seat Main theatre and intimate 78 seat studio theatre.

Affordable high quality drama on your doorstep.

No hidden charges – no booking fee, credit charge or postage fee.

Home of the Company of Ten, one of the best amateur drama groups in the country with a reputation for high quality performances.

Performances by local and national visiting companies – professional and amateur.

The Abbey Theatre is a registered charity run to professional standards by volunteers with a passion for theatre.

Join our Theatre Club and receive priority booking and discounts as a friend of the theatre, or just add your name to our mailing list.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved at the theatre in a wide variety of theatrical and non-theatrical activities in a friendly social environment – with or without experience.

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Name: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Herts WD7 8HL

Telephone: 01923 859291

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Email: admin@radlettcentre.com

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Recognised as one of the premier venues in Hertfordshire, the Radlett Centre offers a diverse range of professional shows and is the home to many local societies.  Whatever your taste in live entertainment, our theatre programme offers something for everyone including Plays, Musicals, Comedy, Dance, Art Galleries and Lectures, and Children’s events.

Our latest event information can be found on our website www.radlettcentre.co.uk <http://www.radlettcentre.co.uk>  and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Why not drop into the Centre and see for yourself. We’d love to see you.

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Name: Trestle Arts Base

Address: Russet Drive, St Albans, Herts AL4 0JQ

Telephone: 01727 850950

Email: admin@trestle.org.uk

Website: www.trestle.org.uk

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Trestle Arts Base is a 100-year-old chapel beautifully converted into a unique performing arts
centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

As well as offering a fantastic programme of theatre, dance, music and comedy, we also host
a wide variety of classes, exhibitions by local artists and community events.

Trestle Arts Base's fully licensed café is open daily and the venue is available for hire for private
and corporate events.

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Name: The Maltings Arts Theatre

Address: The Maltings, St Albans AL1 3HL

Telephone: 01727 844222

Website: www.stalbans.gov.uk

Email: maltings.arts@stalbans.gov.uk

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The Maltings Arts Theatre is an intimate venue which receives a wide variety of touring professional theatre, dance and music companies. Our programme consists of mainstream and educational theatre, fringe productions, spoken word, stand-up comedy, music gigs, classical concerts, children's theatre and activities for children & young people. Quite a repertoire! 

Children's Shows

Every Saturday at 3pm - the best touring productions present a range of chilldren's shows from traditional fables to popular modern tales using song, dance, mask and puppetry.

Lunchtime Music Recitals

Wednesday lunchtimes - a mixture of light classical solo artists, duos or trios and jazz ensembles or even a lunchtime lecture. Visit St Albans market and then round off your day with relaxing music at the theatre and snacks and sandwiches from the Maltings Café & Bar.

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Name: The Sandpit Theatre

Address: The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St. Albans AL4 9NX

Telephone: 01727 370067 

Website: www.sandpittheatre.co.uk

Email: admin@sandpittheatre.co.uk

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The SandPit Theatre is a professional performance venue on the campus of Sandringham School, St Albans.

Opened in December 2001, the theatre serves much of Hertfordshire and has already proved
to be an invaluable asset both to the school and the community.

The SandPit is a multi purpose performance space, comprising of:

  1. auditorium with 268 raked seats

  2. entrance foyer

  3. fully equipped box office

  4. cafe/kitchen

  5. large stage with black masking

  6. spacious backstage area and dressing rooms

  7. control room with modern sound and lighting systems

  8. minstrels' gallery

  9. disabled facilities

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Name: Sumpter Yard

Address: 32-34 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1BZ

Telephone: 01727 844488

Website: www.ovo.org.uk

Email: adam@ovo.org.uk

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Your What’s on St Albans guide to events, days out and things to do in St Albans. As you can see there is plenty on offer. Museums, walks in the park, children’s events, festivals, films and music etc... If you are holding an event please send us details and we will be more than happy to spread the word.

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