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Herts Open Studios is the not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the world of art and meet and get to know the amazingly talented artists in our Hertfordshire community.
Join us at St Albans Library for 4 FREE drop-in masterclasses looking at our famous theatre masks, and exploring physical theatre. Through drama activities and exploration create and meet new characters that help put St Albans 'On The Map'.
Soul Light Events are excited to bring you an Evening of Mediumship with Paul Bannister and Sandra Mitchelle Aetheris.
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you needed.
Trestle’s CPDL courses for drama teachers, professional practitioners and workshop leaders provide a unique opportunity to develop teaching and performance skills in mask, half mask and physical theatre and discover new ways of helping students create dynamic performances.
Are you fascinated by the silver screen? Want to have your say in the next screening and decompress afterwards with other cinephiles over a drink at the bar? Then come and join us for something a little bit different. We want to start the proceedings with Tim Burton’s 1989 classic BATMAN, to mirror our Christmas showing BATMAN RETURNS later in the year.
Join Trestle this October as we explore the creatures we find in the shadows, look out for who’s lurking around the corner and ready ourselves for some inevitable jump scares!
Blending music, projection and physical performance, Point Nemo is a haunting examination of loneliness in the age of information. It asks if in a world where all of human knowledge fits inside our pockets, if we can still find some connection that feels like home and truly imagine a future that is different from the present we know and loathe.
Have you ever wondered what role you play in someone else's story?
Sonder explores this intriguing question through a week-long workshop where you'll collaborate with fellow participants to create a brand new performance using Trestle's globally recognised masks.
Calling all aspiring actors and storytellers! Be among the first to explore Trestle's exciting new mini mask sets in our Mini Masks/Massive Stories workshop! Suitable for ages 5-10.
This exhibition presents St Albans based John Dobson's latest acrylic paintings, focusing on his ongoing exploration of suburban landscapes. Dobson's keen eye transforms everyday scenes into compelling artworks, inviting viewers to rediscover the beauty in familiar surroundings.
The Purple All-Stars drama group are a group of actors with learning disabilities.
This is a short and informative play is about the world seen through their eyes. Developed through workshops from the groups own experience of living in the St Albans community.
Join Trestle School of Drama Begin, Emerge and Evolve groups for their final performances this term!
Join us at Trestle Arts Base for a symposium bringing together the last two years of our Create, Speak, Thrive (CST): Bringing Words To Life project. CST is a research project exploring creative approaches to speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) using drama and storytelling techniques to develop a universal approach to language learning in primaries and providing teachers with new creative pedagogies.
Poetry can be read, spoken aloud or listened to. You are encouraged to enjoy the poetry in whatever way makes you happy.
Your Biggest Fan follows a wild week in the life of Jessie; superfan of global pop icon, Summer Cooper.
Join us at Trestle Arts Base for this brand new one woman show by St Albans own Bethan Craig-Hughes.
Artist Kathryn Holt returns to the Trestle Gallery with prints of her popular botanical themed painted paper collages alongside new work inspired by the fragility of the natural environment.
A riotous reinvention of Eurovision by the mighty St Albans choir. Vote for the winner of the all-star global sing off. Get ready for the ultimate Eurovision party night of outrageous fun and outrageously good music.
This April Trestle will be running a unique day long project packed full of drama and games for ages 11-14. Participants will spend the day learning new skills from Trestle trained specialists and exploring the theme to create their own story to share back at the end of the day.
This April Trestle will be running a unique day long project packed full of drama and games for ages 5-10. Participants will spend the day learning new skills from Trestle trained specialists and exploring the theme to create their own story to share back at the end of the day.
Join DACORUM & CHILTERN POTTERS GUILD for their amazing Potters Open Day!
A day of discussions, demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet the Potters and buy their work.
Join Artist Mirna Una Majer for a free Art Meditation Workshop as part of her current exhibition.
This February Half Term Trestle will be running two unique day long projects packed full of drama and games for ages 5-10 and 14-18. Participants will spend the day learning new skills from Trestle trained specialists and exploring the theme to create their own story to share back at the end of the day.
Join Artist Mirna Una Majer for her Exhibition exploring the harmonies of chaos and structure intertwined with the ancient art of sacred geometry.
Back with a BLAST… Lamphouse Theatre return to Trestle Arts Base this December!
A showcase of Indian classical Dance and Music by Divya Kasturi Company (Dkc Young Talents).
Join Some Voices Choir for a party night of pure hedonistic joy, soundtracked by our mighty St Albans choir singing disco tunes from past and present in jaw-dropping harmony.
Steeped in a rich British-Iranian heritage and shaped by a Muslim upbringing, Gestures of Love, Lost in Translation, offers a socially conscious perspective, delicately exploring intricate themes within the context of the Artist's recent estrangement from her mother.
EVENT CANCELLED To celebrate the tenth anniversary of their first live performance, alternative indie rock band ‘The Vaulted Skies’ returns to their hometown to throw a Halloween party featuring live music, Tarot readings, close-up magic, DJ sets, fancy dress and more.
This October Half Term Trestle will be running 2 unique day long projects packed full of drama and games for ages 11-13 and 14-18. Participants will spend the day learning new skills from Trestle trained specialists and exploring the theme to create their own story to share back at the end of the day.
This one-woman show tells the story of Gandhari, the wife of the blind king Dhritarashtra in the Mahabharata.
This Autumn Trestle are delighted to welcome Make It Beautiful Theatre Company (MIB) for a series of workshops focussing on long-form improvisation.
The Hanging Bandits return to their hometown to perform their unique indie folk style. Supported by Vik and Troi Parker-Roth.
Herts Open Studios is the not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the world of art first-hand, and to meet and get to know the amazingly talented artists in our Hertfordshire community.
Trestle School of Drama is setting sail for an adventure this summer! Join us for 2 week long workshops of exciting drama and games... don your eyepatches, shine your swords and ALL ABOARD for Trestle’s summer school!
Vaishali Chakraavarty directs the students of Joy Of Drama’s Shakespeare Summer Program India-UK 2023.
Join Some Voices for the ultimate summer festival party as their mighty St Albans choir raise the roof with irresistibly joyful hits in stunning harmony.
