St Albans Heritage Open Days, September 10th – 13th. Its one thing to read about the history of this city but to do a historic walking tour brings it so alive and will make you proud to be a resident here.
I experienced the historic walking tour, the Abbey Gateway tour, the Ryder Exhibition and the Spicer St Independent Chapel last weekend and would advise, that if you haven’t been before, then look out for the next Open Days and go along to one of the walks or buildings. It’s all free. Elizabeth, the historic walk guide, really knows her stuff and has a great sense of humour!
Visit these sites for more information; www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk and www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk
Have any of you experienced the Historic Open Days? Let us know what you think.
St Albans Operatic Society is proud to present Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Alban Arena, St Albans from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th October 2009.
For those of you who don’t know the show, or haven’t seen the Jonny Depp film, it is a dark tale of love and revenge that is thrilling, chilling and, in places, extremely funny. The show won many awards on its debut 30 years ago and has starred a number of musical legends from Angela Lansbury, Sheila Hancock, Julia Mackenzie in the Mrs Lovett role to George Hearns, Dennis Quilley, Alun Armstrong, Johnny Depp and Bryn Terfel in the Todd role.
This is will be an extra-ordinary night of musical entertainment so get booking now!
Tickets are available from the Arena on 01727 844488 or via www.alban-arena.co.uk. Please book early so as to save us the Arenas booking fee!
Performances start at 7.45pm (Matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday) – not suitable for children under 12.

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