Alban Arena Theatre Brochure - Spring Summer 2024

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RICHARD HERRING

Thu 9 May 7.30pm

In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would he survive? (No spoilers!).

£22

AL MURRAY GUV ISLAND

Sat 11 May 3.30pm, 7.30pm

"Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone." Standing up so you don't have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back.

£32

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

Fri 10 May 7.30pm

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

£27

SIMON

Tue 14 May 7.30pm

Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries.

£32

MOST HAUNTED

Wed 15 May 7.30pm

Most Haunted is the most successful worldwide paranormal investigation series ever made. Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Evette and the team present most haunted’s all-time top 10 scares complete with unseen video footage from Haunted Castles, Manor Houses, Hospitals and Prisons.

£31.50

AGES 14+

FOLK ROCK PIONEERS STEELEYE SPAN

Fri 17 May 7.30pm

The band who have changed the face of folk music over their fifty five years together, Steeleye Span’s new album Green Man Collection brings together recent tracks with new versions of three classics. They play a UK tour in support, as ever performing a selection of songs from across the years.

£31.50, £28.50

JULIAN

Thu 16 May 7.30pm

You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame. “Yes, it has a Western theme,” the old buckaroo confirms, sipping Bourbon from a pint tankard. “It was only a matter of time before I eased myself into some chaps” he adds, dabbing his temples with a damp flannel.

£31

AGES 16+ SOLD OUT

Sat 18 May 7pm, 9.30pm

Chambers Touring Ltd Presents JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY. If you like fastpaced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.

Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

£37 SOLD OUT AGES 16+

JIMMY CARR LAUGHS FUNNY

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'

Thu 23 May 7.30pm

Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called St Albans with the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular. Summer of ’69, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, China in Your Hand – 30 hits, a sizzling cast, fantastic costumes and amazing light show.

£30

SING THE MUSICALS

Thu 30 May 7.30pm

Direct from London’s West End. The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, giant screen with sing along lyrics make this the must see show of 2024/25. Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, Grease, Dirty Dancing, Les Mis, Phantom and many more.

£28.50

DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS

Fri 24 May 8pm

Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel good night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever music to dance to – its going to be a boogie night to remember! Dance the night away to all your favourite 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics and feel good pop hits you love.

£19.50, £25

STRANGER SINGS

Fri 31 May 7.30pm

Join us in the upside-down for this awardwinning, smash hit new parody musical; Stranger Sings! Straight from off-Broadway, to a UK premiere 3-month sell-out run in London, now on a UK nationwide Theatre Tour! This award-winning sci-fi spoof is a wild, irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series.

£40

AGES 12+

JIVE TALKIN

Sat 1 Jun 7.30pm

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin’ performed Live on Heart FM with The Bee Gees and received great compliments from Maurice and Barry Gibb.

£27

SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL 2024

Sat 8 Jun 9am-5pm Sun 9 Jun 10am-4pm

Coming to the arena for the very first time, the Sustainability Festival Expo is not to be missed! An exciting new event to inspire and help you live in ways that are better for our planet, a whole weekend of activities, exhibits, workshops, stalls and speakers that everyone can enjoy.

Free Entry

SHALAMAR GREATEST HITS TOUR

Thu 13 Jun 7.30pm

Plus special guest Gwen Dickey - The Voice of Rose Royce. Shalamar have not lost any of the charisma or performing power over the years and certainly pack a punch when it comes to live shows. This will be an evening to make everyone dance, forget their worries but most importantly it’ll be “A Night to Remember”.

£44.50, £40.50, £38.50, £34.50

LIMITED AVAILABILTY

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

FEATURING THE RED HOT CHILLI DANCERS

Fri 14 Jun 8pm

The Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel good music which appeals right across the age range to people all over the world. They have collected together an impressive group of musicians, dancers and singers from Scotland and further afield.

£46, £36, VIP £80

DANCEMANIA

Sun 16 Jun 2.30pm

DanceMania’s fantastic annual showcase of talent is back! This exhilarating dance show with performances from around the Herts and Beds area coupled with guest performers and crews showcasing the dance talent with urban dance styles and breakdance, contemporary, latin and street jazz.

£17.50

PUNT AND DENNIS

WE ARE NOT A ROBOT

Fri 21 Jun 7.30pm

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years. Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best; sitting in traffic jams wondering if a different route would have been better, and then in the evening, presenting their new live show.

£30

ARRIVAL THE HITS OF ABBA

Thu 20 Jun 7.30pm

The multi award-winning show is returning to UK theatres in 2024 following sell-out shows in more than 35 countries worldwide. Get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts with their infectious melodies and high-energy performances.

£28

TONY BLACKBURN OBE

Sat 22 Jun 7.30pm

An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn OBE. The show features stories and songs from the most loved decade. Every week, over a million people tune in to BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn wax lyrical about the 60s.

£42,

£32

THE GLAM ROCK SHOW

Thu 27 Jun 7.30pm

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for – one night of glam rock! From the producers who brought you hit show –Lost in Music! Girls rock your boys as we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation! An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage.

£31

RARE: TINKERBELL, HOOK AND THE GOLDEN TREASURE

Thu 4 - Fri 5 Jul 7.30pm Sat 6 2pm, 6.30pm

Come and join Tinker Bell and her gang on a fun, musical adventure, as they set sail for Skull Island, in search of buried treasure. Will they be able to rescue Peter Pan and beat their old enemy, Captain Hook and his rascally pirate crew? Come and see the classic tale- fun for all the family!

£21, U16

£20

NADIYA AND KAI

Fri 28 Jun 7.30pm

Nadiya and Kai are back with their brandnew show as together with their talented cast they will highlight the influence of some of the 20th century’s greatest legends, whose lasting impact is still felt today. Fabulous outfits, wonderful music and of course, sensational dancing!

£37, £27, VIP Meet & Greet £100

THE HORNE SECTION

Thu 18 Jul 8pm

Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. A brand-new show from the hugely talented band and Alex Horne.

£27

SOLD OUT

JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA

Fri 19 Jul 7.30pm

As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE is respected not only as a performer, but also an authority on all music. As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

£67, £57

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

Sun 21 Jul 7.30pm

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024 celebrating the music of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high energy as this joyous show features all the hits.

£35, £29, £22

THE GIRL POWER EXPERIENCE

Sat 20 Jul 9pm

If it’s smash hits sung by an incredible band you want, then you’ve come to the right place. This is ‘THE GIRL POWER EXPERIENCE’ so you better put on your party shoes and get ready to dance the night away. This is a night of non-stop bangers from our epic 8-piece girl band!

£48, £43, £33, £30.50

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN

Sat 27 Jul 10am, 1pm, 4pm

Sun 28 Jul 10am, 1pm

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life.

£23.50, £21.50, U16 £19.50, £17.50

SATURDAY 10TH & SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST

1.30PM & 7.30PM

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Sat 31 Aug 7.30pm

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to St Albans with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

£36.50

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE TEEN EDITION

Sat 10 - Sun 11 Aug 1.30pm, 7.30pm

Experience the inspiring story of Jamie New, a sixteenyear-old destined for drag stardom! This hilarious and heartwarming musical is all about conquering prejudice, and the power of being true to yourself. Featuring a cast of talented young performers, this Brilliant production is not to be missed!

£20, U16

£14

FRANKIE’S GUYS

Thu 5 Sept 7.30pm

Featuring stars from the global smashhit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys perform all of the Four Season’s iconic hits including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, Sherry, Grease, Let’s Hang On, My Eyes Adored You, Oh What A Night! and many more.

£28

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL NOISE WITH FISHER STEVENS

Fri 6 Sept 7.30pm

The ultimate Neil Diamond tribute! Experience our all-new orchestral brilliance. Join us for a night of timeless classics, honouring Neil Diamond’s music like never before. Fisher Stevens takes centre stage alongside our live orchestra, rediscovering the enchantment of Neil Diamond’s music.

£33, Conc £32

THE CARPENTERS STORY

Sun 8 Sept 7.30pm

A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including Close To You, Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more!

£34

ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCKSHOW

Sat 7 Sept 7.30pm

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let them take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit, live with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection show.

£36.50, £32

MILTON JONES

Wed 11 Sept 7.30pm

HA!MILTON - This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

£34.50

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

Thu 12 Sept 7.30pm

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up... a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment, the UK’s longest running burlesque show is back. We bring you the ultimate variety show, blending cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

£30, Conc £28

2-TONE TRIBUTE TOUR

Sat 14 Sept 7.30pm

Featuring fantastic tributes to the Specials, Bad Manners and Madness! The 2-Tone Tribute Tour was formed to bring back that fantastic moment in time for a generation who lived through it. It’s all about the look, the attitude and, of course, the dancing!

£29.50

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Fri 13 Sept 7.30pm

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE’ tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring topflight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music. Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music, in our true celebration of all things Floyd!

£29

80S LIVE

Thu 19 Sept 7.30pm

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! We bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money.

£34

BEN ELTON AUTHENTIC STUPIDITY

Sat 21 Sept 7.30pm

The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is back on the road with his new show. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980’s, hosting Channel 4’s ground breaking Saturday Live and has been setting the standard for gag filled, taboo busting, tonsil rattling, mind expanding stand-up ever since!

£34.50

SOLD OUT

BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 24

Wed 25 - Sat 28 Sept 12pm - 11pm

St Albans Beer & Cider Festival is the ultimate local event for beer and cider fans. Not only are we the original Hertfordshire festival, but we’ve got the biggest range of drinks, a diverse range of food offerings, a spectacular entertainment line-up... and all for much less than you’d pay to get into some others.

visit: stalbansbf.org.uk

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE

Sun 22 Sept 7.30pm

A spectacular live concert featuring all the greatest hits from your favourite films including Back To The Future, Top Gun, The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge, Dirty Dancing and more. This unforgettable night will have you singing long after the credits roll!

£30, £28

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL BLUE FILMS

Wed 2 Oct 7.30pm

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with the 2024 Blue Film Programme! Visit remote corners of the earth with the world’s top adventurers as they tackle extreme climbing, skiing, BASE jumping, caving and more - up on the big screen!

£17, Conc £15.50

HOW SWEET IT IS

Thu 3 Oct 7.30pm

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have! This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes.

£34

ABBAMANIA

Tue 8 Oct 7.30pm

Now heading out on their 25th Anniversary Tour and celebrating 50 years of Abba's music, Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and live musical performance on stage. Have the time of your life with ABBAMANIA.

£29.50

THE SMYTHS

Sat 5 Oct 8pm

The Smyths have brought the music of The Smiths back to life in the live arena across more than 900 shows across the world, as well as festivals including Glastonbury, The Isle of Wight and Bestival. The music of The Smiths remains as fresh and important as it did at the time of it’s inception.

£20

RACHEL PARRIS

Wed 9 Oct 7.30pm

The BAFTA-nominated comedian, The Mash Report (BBC2) star, Live at the Apollo (BBC1) star and viral sensation, presents a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. “Beguiling… Her songs really score… a gifted performer.’” - Times

£22

AGES 14+

JEFF STELLING

Thu 10 Oct 7.30pm

Alban Arena plays host to an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling; anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday and special guest, Paul Merson. The evening will be hosted by Bianca Westwood’.

£31.50, VIP £67

LUCY BEAUMONT

Sat 12 Oct 7.30pm

Award winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Live At The Apollo & Tastmaster star and BAFTA nominee, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

£27

AGES 16+

RADIO GAGA

Fri 11 Oct 7.30pm

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of!

The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stageQueen.Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage.

£32

THE PREMIER HERTFORDSHIRE

WEDDING FAIR

Sun 13 Oct 11am - 3pm

The exhibition offers an excellent showcase for those incredibly special touches that can add a personal feel to your wedding day. The unique boutique area features some of Hertfordshire’s most creative small designers and will certainly provide inspiration. Fashion shows 12.30pm and 2pm

Free admission: wedexuk.co.uk

DEAR ZOO

Tue 15 Oct 3pm Wed 16 Oct 10.30am, 1.30pm

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds.

£17, U16 £15, Groups 10+ £11

THE UK CREEDENCE CLEARWATER

REVIVAL TRIBUTE - GREEN RIVER TOUR

Thu 17 Oct 7.30pm

Experience a two hour nostalgia trip back to 1969, the heady days of Woodstock and one of the most important musical periods in history, along with all the greatest hits including Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Fortunate Son and many more.

£26

JOHN NICHOL

Wed 16 Oct 7.30pm

In an emotional personal journey, former RAF Tornado Navigator and prisoner-of-war John Nichol retraces the Unknown Warrior’s journey home from the battlefields of Northern France to Westminster Abbey. A remarkable and highly emotive theatrical experience, brought to life with haunting visuals.

£28

THE

STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm

The UK’s leading live guitar-fest journeys through 50 years of iconic hits from legends Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

£29

SARAH MILLICAN LATE BLOOMER

Sat 19 Oct 8pm

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn't say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.

£34.50

SOLD OUT AGES 16+

PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON & MARCEL THEROUX : KILLER BOOKS

Fri 25 Oct 7.30pm

Why do some novels inspire people to commit murder? Novelist and presenter

Marcel Theroux and one of the country’s leading criminologists Professor David Wilson combine their professional backgrounds to discuss books that have motivated murder and how fiction can sometimes become fact.

£31.50

LOST IN MUSIC

Thu 24 Oct 7.30pm

The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chic.

£34

CIRQUE THE GREATEST SHOW

Sat 26 Oct 2pm, 6pm

Musical theatre showstoppers meet jawdropping circus spectacular as everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair... let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey.

£35, £31, £28

DANCING IN THE STREETS

Wed 30 Oct 7.30pm

Get ready for an unforgettable night as we relive the iconic sound of Motown. A spectacular celebration of classic music from the heart of the Motor City - Detroit, Dancing In The Streets is a concert full of timeless tracks that have shaped generation after generation.

£35, £32.50, £28

DR LOUISE NEWSON HORMONES & MENOPAUSE - THE GREAT DEBATE

Tue 12 Nov 7.30pm

Dr Louise Newson, known as “the medic who kick-started the menopause revolution”, is embarking on her inaugural theatre tour accompanied by Dublinbased comedian Anne Gildea. An evening of learning and laughter that will challenge misconceptions about menopause.

£29.50, VIP £52

CHARLIE COOK’S FAVOURITE BOOK

Thu 31 Oct 7.30pm

Based on the best-selling book and brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook and discover the wonderful worlds inside them.

charming musical’ WhatsOnStage

£17, U16 £15, Groups 10+ £15, Schools 10+ £12

ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME

Wed 13 Nov 7.30pm

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. "High quality stand-up from a master of observational comedy" - Broadway Baby

£34

AGES 14+

QUEENZ DRAG ME TO THE DISCO

Thu 14 Nov 7.30pm

Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars!

£30.50, £28.50

THE NUTCRACKER

SISTER SLEDGE LIVE FEAT. KATHY SLEDGE

Sat 16 Nov 7.30pm

In this eagerly anticipated theatre tour, Sister Sledge Live returns to the stage for a spectacular UK tour in November, with Kathy Sledge’s unique soulful vocals and infectious energy, captivating audiences across the country with electrifying performances.

£37, £32, £27, VIP £77

PERFORMED TO A LARGE LIVE ORCHESTRA

Sun 17 Nov 3pm

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music.

£44, Conc £41

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

Wed 20 Nov 7.30pm

Welcome to the biggest celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. Experience her remarkable musical repertoire with an arena-scale production that honours her timeless songs, with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

£35, £29, £22

KATHERINE RYAN BATTLEAXE

Thu 21 Nov 8pm

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series ‘Parental Guidance’, as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming ‘Out of Order’ with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe which will embark on a major UK and Europe tour.

£29.50

AGES 16+

SOLD OUT

NISH KUMAR

Sat 23 Nov 7.30pm

In this election year - with the country in turmoil - there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumarone of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century - is back on tour with his brand new politicallycharged stand-up show.

£24.50, Conc £22

SOLD OUT

BEN PORTSMOUTH THIS IS ELVIS

Fri 22 Nov 7.30pm

With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence leading to fans claiming globally, ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King’. Witnessing sell-out performances around the world, including a recent West End performance, prepare to be blown away.

£37, £35, Conc £35

THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

Sun 24 Nov 7.30pm

Get ready to experience the musical legacy of ‘The Boss’ as The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band as they continue their ever-popular tour around the UK.

£31.50

THAT’LL BE THE DAY’S CHRISTMAS SHOW

Wed 27 Nov 7.30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and laughter where hilarious comedy sketches blend with heart-warming renditions of all your favourite Christmas songs. If you’re looking for a fun night out that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling, come and experience the magic of the must-see Christmas show of the year.

£29, £31

RICK WAKEMAN

Thu 28 Nov 7.30pm

After a year off, Rick Wakeman’s traditional Christmas tour returns with an all-new show! In a change from his usual solo Christmas concerts, Rick will be joined by two very special guests: his son and fellow keyboard player Adam Wakeman and Mollie Marriott, daughter of the late Steve Marriott.

£39, £44, £69

RUSSELL KANE HYPERACTIVE

Fri 6 Dec 8pm

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit. The brand-new tour comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active!

£32

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BOOKING INFORMATION

THE BOX OFFICE

You can book online 24 hours a day at www.alban-arena.co.uk. The Box Office phones lines are currently open Mon-Sat 10am-2pm. On performance days the box office will open for in person bookings a minimum of 2 hours before the start of the show until 15 minutes after curtain up.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Please be aware we only take cash payments at certain designated tills. Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are accepted. Alban Arena vouchers are also accepted. E-tickets are available at the time of purchase or can be held at the Box Office for collection.

RESERVATIONS

Tickets may be reserved for 3 working days, without payment, subject to availability but must be confirmed with payment or cancelled no later than 7 before the performance. Any unpaid tickets not confirmed by this time will be released for sale.

BABES IN ARMS

Under 18 months are generally only admitted for children’s shows and at our discretion.

REFUND & RESALES

We regret that tickets cannot be refunded unless a performance is postponed or cancelled, in this circumstance only the face value of the ticket will be refunded. Tickets can be exchanged or a credit note issued up to 7 days prior to a performance date, less a 10% admin fee. Tickets can be taken back for resale within 7 days of a performance date if the show has sold out. In this instance, a credit note will be issued less a 10% admin fee. All exchanges and re-sales are at the management’s discretion.

CONCESSIONS

Where offered, concessions prices related to Under 16s, full-time students, senior citizens, unwaged and the registered disabled may be asked for proof of your discount eligibility.

A family ticket constitutes four tickets of which at least one must be an adult and one other must be a child. Only one discount can apply to a ticket. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

GROUP BOOKINGS

We welcome group bookings for any performance, and discounts are available where stated. Group bookings will be held for one month or until a

sellout whichever is sooner. Please advise us if any of your group has specific access needs, or requires a wheelchair position. For further information please call the Box Office. Group bookings also receive an extended reservation period.

DATA PROTECTION

We will record booking contact details at the time of booking to enable communication in the event of a cancellation. With consent, customer details will also be used to provide relevant information about forthcoming events at The Alban Arena. In accordance with the Data Protection Act, these details will not be shared with any third parties.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Smoking, the use of electronic cigarettes and the use of cameras or any kind of recording apparatus such as mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the auditorium. Latecomers may be asked to wait for a suitable pause in the programme before being shown to their seats. Changes to the programme, cast, seating and pricing are at the discretion of the management.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible wheelchair spaces Seating and spaces for wheelchairs with extra room are available in the auditorium. Please email albanarenaticketing@ everyoneactive.com if you require wheelchair accessible seats as these cannot be booked online.

Changing places facility Located next to the toilets by the Civic Centre Car Park. Pass can be collected from the Civic Centre during its opening hours.

AccessAble Find access details for the venue using the QR code to go straight to the Alban Arena guide or download the app.

Toilets Disabled toilets are situated on the ground floor by our Box Office and Kiosk bar. Please note we have no lift. Additionally, Drovers Way Car Park or Civic Centre Car Park have a disabled toilet which is open until 7pm.

Parking The venue does not have its own car park. The nearest car park is Civic Centre Car Park which is within 200m and has blue badge parking bays available. Please note that customers displaying blue badges may park on the double yellow lines adjacent to The Alban Arena for up to three hours.

Hearing assistance system there is an infrared hearing assistance system in place at the venue which is suitable for use in all seats.

Access throughout building There is level access at the entrance of the Arena.

Relaxed & Signed performances

We endeavour to provide a series of relaxed performances and BSL signed events throughout the year. If you’d like to know more about our upcoming shows, please get in touch with our box office.

ALBAN ARENA SEATING PLAN

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GETTING HERE

The closest car park to the Arena is the Civic Centre car park, which operates on a pay & display basis. For all up to date information on parking, please visit St Albans City & District Council’s car parking guide. For sat navs, use the postcode: AL1 3LD.

Alban Arena has great public transport links; St Albans Train Station is a 15 minute walk and there are various bus stops a 5 minute walk away in the town.

BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sat 10am-2pm

Show details listed in the brochure are correct at the time of printing. Changes to the programme are at the discretion of the management and touring companies.

SATURDAY 10TH & SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 1.30PM & 7.30PM