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One Step Beyond… presents a series of images that move beyond traditional photography through digital experimentation and transformation. Using a range of tools, including artificial intelligence, Kris’s work focuses on realising imagined images rather than adhering to a single medium.
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.
An exhibition to celebrate the strength of women, promoting body love, liberation and women’s rights for International Women’s Day
Join Artist Kat Shaw for 2 hours of fierce empowerment, radical self-love and a living art show you will never forget!
NB – This living art show contains nakedness and is a space for women only.
This six week course is PROCESS Drama Clubs’ most comprehensive program of coaching. Experience all four Acts, from foundational skills to on-set simulations and business know-how.
The DCPG are back for another for a full day of talks and demonstrations at their annual Open Day, featuring the President of the Guild, John Higgins, alongside Toni de Jesus and Paul Young.
This annual event is for young performers of all styles of traditional or contemporary folk, roots or world music, whether you play traditional material or write your own. Categories are under 18 and 18-24.
Join the Young People’s Puppet Theatre for an evening of spectacular music and puppetry as they explore life, love and what it really means to be happy in Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale.
Join Trestle School of Drama as we create mini mask characters to explore the fete, the stalls and enjoy classic summertime games. The Great Fete opens this summer, see you there! For ages 5 -10.
This August, Trestle School of Drama will let loose new mask characters and see just how playful, and competitive they can really be. The question remains, does anyone want to play a game? For ages 11-14.
Join Communities 1st for an hour-long session for Voluntary Sector organisations across Hertfordshire to discuss how under-represented groups access and experience healthcare.
Join Trestle School of Drama this Half Term as we explore a castle cloaked in secrets, with mysteries around every corner and shady characters soon to be exposed. Suitable for ages 8 - 12.
Join us for The Great Winter Show Off! — a joyful afternoon of dance, drama and song from Trestle’s community groups: Dance Now, Act Up, and Sing Out. Celebrate creativity, connection and community as we dance, act and sing our way into winter.
An enchanting afternoon of Classical Dance and Music in honour of the legacy of Guru Udupi Laxminarayana. Experience the grace, rhythm and vibrant artistry of DKC Young Talents guided by Divya Kasturi.
Irattai/Twofold is a double bill by Bharatanatyam artist Divya Kasturi featuring WiW, a solo piece inspired by ancient Tamil poetry exploring isolation and time, and Genesis, an ensemble work tracing a journey from birth to self-discovery. Both performances blend traditional South Asian dance with contemporary elements, weaving themes of waiting and transformation.
From The Fish Factory presents work by St Albans artist Jess Distill, whose paintings and prints explore themes of nature, literature, and the human condition, marking her return to visual art after years devoted to music.
This October, take the opportunity to play, learn and enjoy Bharatanatyam with esteemed artist Divya Kasturi. This is ahead of DKC’s new production, Irattai, being performed at Trestle on 9 November 2025.
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, The Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild are organising a second Potters Open Day. This one will be slightly different as the artists will be doing a more joined up presentation. Poetry and ceramics! Caroline Bird Sharon Griffin and Russell Kingston.
This September, Herts Open Studios returns for the 35th year with artists exhibiting in venues across Hertfordshire. We are delighted to be hosting Kayleigh Cooper with her exhibition Let’s Do The Rainbow.
Don’t miss this high-energy musical performed by a talented cast of young performers from Sarah and Stage Productions, rehearsed and staged in just six days!
For one crafty hour within the 24-hour drama fundraiser, Trestle School of Drama students created pieces for a multimedia exhibition based on the question, “When you think of Trestle, what do you see?” .
Join Trestle this summer as we find a way to pass the sunny days with our mates and whoever else we might stumble upon. Suitable for ages 11-14.
Join Trestle School of Drama as we take a trip to the British coast and discover what characters might already be there! Suitable for ages 5-10.
Join us for four extraordinary performances as part of our 24-hour Drama Event featuring talented young performers from Trestle School of Drama. Every ticket purchased will help us reach our fundraising target!
Herts Welcomes Refugees proudly presents talented artists Shervin and Ghazal during their residency at Trestle Arts Base.
Join Trestle School of Drama for two day-long workshops for ages 4-7 and 8-11 this April!
Join us for our inaugural BFI Film Academy Recommends event featuring seven outstanding short films selected by Trestle's Youth Board from the BFI NETWORK South East slate.
Celebrating the Guilds 50th Year Anniversary
Join The Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild for a full day of talks and demonstrations from three eminent ceramic artists at their annual open day.
With her latest project, Unapologetic, renowned feminist artist Kat Shaw invites women to unmask, uncover, and unapologetically embrace their authentic selves. Please note that this is a strictly women only event.
Join Trestle School of Drama this February as we find, face and forge friendships with fire breathing dragons! For ages 4 - 8
Herts Welcomes Refugees proudly presents talented artists Bahar and Enas during their residency at Trestle Arts Base.
Join us for our first ever Young Filmmakers Cinema event where we will be sharing a selection of original shorts by filmmakers under 25!
Join us this December at Trestle Arts Base for a special screening of Tim Burton's Batman Returns! Whether you're a dedicated film buff or simply love great cinema, we're creating something unique for our community.
Join Trestle’s fabulous community groups, Dance Now, Act Up and Sing Out for a wonderful assortment of dance, songs and theatre to celebrate the end of the year.
‘If the world is chaos, then it means there’s no order, and if there’s no order then it basically means that anything is possible.’
Join Trestle School Of Drama Advance class for two performances of Chaos by Laura Lomas this December!
An enchanting afternoon of Classical Dance and Music in honour of the legacy of Guru Udupi Laxminarayana. Experience the grace, rhythm and vibrant artistry of DKC Young Talents guided by Divya Kasturi.
Join us at St Albans Museum + Gallery for a groundbreaking comedy drama that explores our legal system's past, present and future, performed by our talented ACT UP ensemble.
As music at St. Albans Cathedral sees a transition in leadership from Dr Andrew Lucas to William Fox, the impact of choral music on the lives of some past and present choristers and its benefit to the wider community are discussed in this short documentary.
Ann Marie Whitton's exhibition contrasts vibrant watercolour illustrations of St Albans with textured palette knife paintings of Penzance seascapes.
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!
