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If you would like to enjoy something slightly differant next week, take a look at the following information on a local performance. This is by young people, for young people.

The Voice Within will be performed by Beaumont School and Marlborough College and explores the issues of bullying and other worries, through visual art, drama and dance. This project is being delivered by Living the Dream Performing  Arts Company and managed by St Albans District Council and Big Spend.

Melissa Canappelle says, “Groups have had the opportunity to work with Trestle masks, explore physicality, movement and characters and have thoroughly enjoyed it around the themes of bullying and dance pieces have been produced with participants already growing in confidence.  Some quotes have been recorded to make a soundtrack for a mask piece.  A dance piece has been created and participants have also have had a go at choreographing their own movements around the themes of bullying and growing stronger.”

This successful venture will be performed in Harpenden Public Halls on Friday 25th February at 8pm. More information from www.livingthedream.co.uk  or email Melissa.canappele@leisureconnection.co.uk  or Tel 01727827667

You live in St Albans, you are wondering what’s on to entertain you in the evening…..Read on because  we have listed some interesting events for you to choose from!

1) ST ALBANS FIREWORK SPECTACULAR – Verulamium Park – Sat 11th November

This is always an amazing event  and for £10 per family ticket, it’s good value too!

Starts at 7.30 PROMPT, car parking is free and for tickets call 01727 844488

Website; www.alban-arena.co.uk

2) JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s and Tim Rice’s Rock Opera) performed by the great St Albans Operatic Society (SAOS). It takes place in the St Albans Arena, Civic Square, St Albans

Runs from 9^th – 13^th November (7.45pm) with a Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

Phone 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk  SEATS – £16.50 (£10 for restricted view – a bargain!)

To find out more about the St Albans Operatic Society visit www.saos.org.uk

3) ST ALBANS BACH CHOIR – St Albans Cathedral – Sat 13th November

‘A celebration of Peter Hurford’s Birthday’

This outstanding choir will perform J S Bach’s Magnificat, Cantata no.29 and Motet-Der Geist hilft; Handel’s Organ Concerto op.4 no.4

Andrew Lucas – conductor

Tickets range from $10 – £25. Concert begins at 7.30pm

Website www.stalbanschoir.org.uk or telephone 01582 769608

4) Chekhov’s THREE SISTERS at OVO Theatre, Pudding Lane, St Albans

Directed by St Albans own Imogen De La Bere, this is a new adaptation of an all-time classic set in Russia. It promises a top cast and a fantastic evening’s entertainment with beautiful music!

Runs from 17^th – 27^th November at 8pm. Tickets between £7.50 – £12.50

Book online at www.ovo.org.uk or phone 07807 521436

5) Comedy with HAL CRUTTENDEN at the Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans

‘The Times’ describes this man as hugely talented, so a good evening is promised.

Friday 12^th November at 8pm. Tickets from £10.50 to £12.50. Phone 01727 844222 or email matlings.arts@stalbans.gov.uk

Trestle Arts Base is situated on the eastern outskirts of St Albans and offers a choice of classes, public performances, workshops, hire spaces and a café. This contemporary building has been converted from a century old chapel is the home of the Trestle Theatre Company and the Trestle Young People’s Theatre.

The following is the list of autumn events, which has something for all tastes;

The Princess and the Pea

Sun 11 Oct, 2pm

Hans Christian Andersen’s bedtime tale, features puppets and dreamlike projections.

The Idiot Colony

Thurs 15^th Oct, 8pm

Award winning play by Red Cape Theatre, based on accounts of incarcerations and experiences of young women in mental asylums in the 1940s.

Explore

Wed 28 Oct, 10am – 4pm

Half term back-stage experience of Trestle Arts Base; explore the workshop and have the chance to operate the theatre’s light and sound.

An exhibition by Lok Ming Fung and Cho Fung

5 Oct – 29 Nov

A ceramic designer and an illustrator hold joint exhibition of ceramic boxes, jewellery and illustrations. Free admission

Creative Force in Concert

6 Nov, 8pm

A blend of jazz with reggae and funk of African and European Influence, led by the flautist Rowland Sutherland.

Little Hippo and his Magic pen

22 Nov, 2pm and 3.30pm

Tam Tam Theatre bring an interactive version of an enchanting tale about little Hippo who loves his father’s red pen.

Giraffes Cant Dance – Family Christmas Show

19 – 23 Dec

Based on the best selling children’s book of the same name, this show is produced by the Blunderbus Theatre Company and tells the tale of Gerald the Giraffe whose bandy legs just can’t dance!

Web address for more information on ticket prices etc; www.trestle.org.uk

Address; Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, Herts, AL4 0JQ.

Pineapple Performing Arts School has been delivering first class tuition at the world famous Pineapple Studios for over 10 years. They are now bringing our unique formula to St Albans and offering young people a week of performing arts with industry professionals and West End Performers. Head tutor will be Nadine Cox who is direct from the Original London Cast of smash hit musical ‘Wicked’. There will be three age groups: 8-10years, 11-14 years and 15+ years. The whole week will be spent learning new skills and building up to the final showcase on the last day. Be sure to secure your place, call 02083518839 or 07881988672 for more details and to book your place on the hottest Summer School in St Albans!