It’s springtime again in our beautiful city and there are plenty of events going on in the theatres and other venues for you to get out and enjoy! Here are a few for you to choose from;
THE ST ALBANS CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT
2nd April (7.30pm) at St Pauls Church, Hatfield Rd, St Albans
This time, they are being joined by the lovely Glendebourne soprano, Helen-Jane Howells. Also included in this evening are the great works of Haydn, Holst and award-winning Tarik O’Regen, a contemporoary composer.
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at the OVO Theatre
6th – 16th April (excluding
10th/11th/12th) on Pudding Lane, St Albans at 8pm
Written by Steve Martin, this play is about the meeting of two great men, Einstein and Picasso. In a Parisian bar at the turn of the century, they discuss modern art and modern thoughts. Watch out for Steve Martin himself, who may be around our city for the showing of this play!
THE KIT HOLMES TRIO at the Maltings
April 2nd (8pm) The Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans
Aquostic and virtuoso guitar and fiddleplaying mixed with alot of fun!
More event information to be posted soon on this site.
The Birthday of the Infanta is a special performance which takes place at the Trestle Arts Theatre, St Albans on 2 – 5th March.
“Adults and young people alike are invited by the Infanta, the Spanish princess, to her 12th birthday party. This is the only day of the year she is allowed to play with other children, but mixing with those not of her own rank comes at a price.” (Trestle Arts Theatre)
The story by Oscar Wilde, promises to take us on a journey through the constraints of social hierarchies to the price paid for love and performed by Georgina Roberts.
Tickets £5 contact www.trestle.org.uk or phone 01727 850950
19 Jan, 2011. Posted by: Nigel
Touring theatre company Peppermint Muse has made a bold choice with its next production, Death and Dancing, which is coming to St Albans in the first week of February. Written by Claire Dowie, who based the play on some of her original stand-up comedy material, Death and Dancing is set against the backdrop of eighties sexual politics. It is a fast and furious comedy that attacks conventional notions of gender and labelling.
When Max (male) meets Max (female) on the dance floor at university he fancies her even though he is gay and she is a lesbian. Whilst telling the story of their friendship the two characters demonstrate some hilarious observations on clichéd gender behaviour. Director, John Stenhouse comments, “The play is funny, sometimes shocking and very moving as these two characters challenge themselves and society’s categorisation and control.”
He continues, “It has also brought with it an interesting logistical challenge as the male actor has to try on dresses – finding suitable frilly numbers that will fit a man’s shoulders and chest is not that easy!”
Death and Dancing promises to be a fun and thought-provoking piece, although it does contain adult language and themes. The production runs from Wednesday 2nd – Saturday 5th February 2011, 8pm nightly @ OVO Pudding Lane, 29a Chequer Street, St Albans
AL1 3YJ. Tickets (£12.50/£7.50) can be bought online www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo or via the box office on 07807 521436 (no booking fee).
About Peppermint Muse
Peppermint Muse is a touring theatre company aiming to bring refreshing, inspiring and exciting work to new and seasoned audiences. We also strive to nurture new talent and offer learning opportunities whether on stage or as part of a production team. We welcome contact from potential new actors, directors, writers and production associates as well as any financial donations or offers of resource that will enable the company to continue keeping thought provoking theatre alive.
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