Maltings Arts Theatre

Wednesday 14 January - 8pm

Who Writes This Crap?

STICKLEY AND WRIGHT

This fast paced comedy/animation show from spoken word stars Joel Stickley and Luke Wright follows a long-suffering hero through 24 hours of junk mail and spam. Animation by Jon Dunleavy.

15+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£6

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Wednesday 28 January – 8pm

ORAL CABARET presents:

Jude Simpson

POETRY LINK

Spoken word cabaret, in association with Poetry Link. Be prepared for language of all kinds, some laughs and the occasional surprise. Hosted by Hemel Hempstead’s own poet laureate Mat Lloyd.

16+

£4

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Friday 30 January – 8pm!

ARGH!

The Ups And Downs Of Life As A Comic Book Creator!

or I Was Spider-Man’s Editor!
TIM QUINN

42,000 years of Comic Books with scripter/illustrator/editor Tim Quinn! From prehistoric cave paintings to a nostalgic trip with the great comic characters of the last 150 years, and a look at Tim’s work for Marvel Comics.

9+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£6

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Saturday 31 January – 8pm

Laughter Lounge

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY

The Arts Theatre’s regular stand-up comedy night. Barnstormers Comedy bring a different monthly line-up of 3 – 4 comedians from Jongleurs, the Comedy Store and the London circuit. Be prepared for strong language and laughter lines. Hosted by Kevin Precious. Check local press or Box Office for line-up nearer the time.

16+

£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£8

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Friday 6 February – 8pm

HARD GRAFT presents:

Poles Apart

MARK WHITELY & DANIEL HOFFMANN-GILL

600,000 Polish workers have moved to Britain since 2004. Dan and Mark reverse that trend by trying to get work in Poland. Their hilarious adventure sees them crossing Europe to tell the story of two nations that have fought together, worked together and now live together. 11+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£9

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Saturday 7 February – 8.30pm

Dani Wilde / The Ben Poole Band

SHADES OF BLUES

Keeping the Blues fresh and alive in 2009, with two young Blues Rock bands!

Dani Wilde sings like Bonnie Raitt and plays like Buddy Guy, but with her own sweet, raw, powerhouse blues & soul identity; passionately showcasing her debut CD Heal My Blues.

Ben Poole’s Blues has an ‘in-yer-face’ rock approach, topped with the finest guitar work to have emerged in Europe for years.

16+

£12.50

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Wednesday 25 February – 8pm

ORAL CABARET presents:

Chris Hicks

POETRY LINK

Spoken word cabaret for over 16s. In association with Poetry Link, the Arts Theatre brings Aisle 16’s star poet Chris Hicks to the stage. Be prepared for language of all kinds. Hosted by Hemel Hempstead’s own poet laureate Mat Lloyd.

16+.

£4

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Saturday 28 February – 8pm

Laughter Lounge

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY

The regular stand-up night for over 16s. Be prepared for strong language and laughter lines. Hosted by Kevin Precious, previous acts include: Lee Nelson, Nick Doody and Helmut.

16+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£8

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Friday 20 March – 8pm

The Kirsty McGee Hobopop Collective

Guest: Kreg Viesselman

Traditional jazz / roots and a 1920s sense of cabaret style. Banjos, guitars, double bass and drums create a vaudebilly music for the new depression era.

16+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£8

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Saturday 21 March – 8pm

Poet In New York

Plus bio-documentary on the life and work of Leonard Cohen

KEITH JAMES & RICK FOOT

That unprecedented magnet of migration, New York, inspires this concert of unique and evocative music by Leonard Cohen, Suzanne Vega, Lorca, Nabokov and Bob Dylan.

16+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£12

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Wednesday 25 March – 8pm

ORAL CABARET presents:

Salena Godden

POETRY LINK

In association with Poetry Link, the Arts Theatre brings spoken word artist Salena Godden to St Albans. Be prepared for language of all kinds. Hosted by Hemel Hempstead’s own poet laureate Mat Lloyd.

16+

£4

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Saturday 28 March – 8pm

Laughter Lounge

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY

St Albans’ funniest over 16s Comedy Club, with a different monthly line-up of 3 – 4 comedians from Jongleurs, the Comedy Store and the London circuit. Be prepared for strong language and laughter lines. Hosted by Kevin Precious.

16+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£8

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Wednesday 22 April – 8pm

ORAL CABARET presents:

Martin Newell

POETRY LINK

St Albans’ premiere spoken word cabaret for over 16s presents some time rock star, some time poet, Martin Newell. Be prepared for strong language and strong laughs. Hosted by Hemel Hempstead’s own poet laureate Mat Lloyd.

16+

£4

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Saturday 25 April – 8pm

Laughter Lounge

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY

3 – 4 comedians from Jongleurs, the Comedy Store and the London circuit. Hosted by Kevin Precious. Check local press or Box Office for line-up nearer the time.

16+

(£5 tickets available to Young Person’s Membership holders)

£8

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Thu 4 & Fri 5 September – 7.30pm

Romeo and Juliet

SHOOTING STARS THEATRE COMPANY

Prepare to laugh as much as you cry, whilst enjoying the timeless and tragic romance of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Key Stage 2, 3, & 4, Drama & English.

8+

£8

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Thursday 9 October – 8pm

Animal Farm

GARY SHELFORD

Hilariously comic and powerfully poignant by turns, this is a piece of utterly compelling theatre and a must-see performance. Key Stage 4, English.

8+

£10

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Friday 10 October – 8pm

The Taming of the Shrew

MIRACLE THEATRE

Fast paced and passionate, this innovative production sees Shakespeare’s comedy resonate with modern audiences. This 21st century Shrew is richly drawn, fresh, relevant and funny. Key Stage 3, 4 & 5, Drama & English.

10+

£10

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Thursday 23 October – 8pm

Oliver Twist

LOVE AND MADNESS ENSEMBLE

Evocatively imagining London's foggy, fetid streets, this faithful adaptation fearlessly portrays a harsh Victorian underworld, whilst telling a tale of hope and redemption. Key Stage 2, English & History.

12+

£10

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Friday 7 November – 8pm

My Grandfather’s Great War

CAMERON STEWART

Interweaving the real First World War diaries of Capt. Alexander Stewart with the contemporary perspective of his grandson, actor Cameron Stewart, this powerful new drama compares the very different lives of men from opposite ends of the 20th century. Key Stage 4, History.

11+

£10

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Saturday 20 – Wednesday 24 & Friday 26 – Sunday 28 December – 3pm

Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Wednesday 24, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 December – 11.30am

Pantomime: Sinbad the Sailor

Lanternfish Theatre Company

Join Sinbad the Sailor and his crew on an exciting adventure on the high seas as he battles with monsters, escapes a shipwreck and is washed up on a desert island.

Suitable for all ages.

£9

£30 (admits 4)

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Wednesday 1 October – 8pm

Oral Cabaret

POETRY LINK

The new Wednesday night spoken word cabaret for over 16s, with a changing monthly line-up of performers from across the country. Be prepared for language of all kinds, some laughs and the occasional surprise.

16+

£4

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Wednesday 29 October – 8pm

Oral Cabaret

POETRY LINK

The second spoken word cabaret for over 16s, with a new line-up of performers from across the country. Be prepared for language of all kinds, some laughs and the occasional surprise.

16+

£4

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Friday 14 November – 8pm

A Poet’s Work Is Never Done

LUKE WRIGHT

A new show, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. Luke offers a set of new poems, featuring Camping Dad on his ‘perpetual tow’, Cool Mum and the Sex Butler. This is Luke at his best.

£6

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Wednesday 26 November – 8pm

Oral Cabaret

POETRY LINK

The latest spoken word cabaret for over 16s, with a new line-up of performers from across the country. Be prepared for language of all kinds, some laughs and the occasional surprise.

16+

£4

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