CIRQUE - THE GREATEST SHOW
Fri 21 Jul 7.30pm Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jul 3pm, 7.30pm
Musical theatre meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular as showstoppers from everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling trapeze artistes. Family ticket not available on top band tickets.
£34.50, £30.50, £27.50, family x 4 £106
Thu 27 Jul 8pm
Fresh from finding and proving decisive links between IKEA, the CIA and the Nazi’s, 1930’s throwback homeschooled investigator Troy Hawke returns to battle a new enemy on behalf of all people everywhere…the saboteur in his own mind…
£20
DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS
Fri 28 Jul 1.30pm, 4pm Sat 29 Jul 11am, 2pm Sun 30 Jul 11am, 2pm
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…
£14, Groups 10+ £8.50
PETER PAN - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Sat 12 - Sun 13 Aug 1.30pm, 7.30pm
JM Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who refused to grow up is reborn as a spectacular musical with a spellbinding score by Multi Awarding winning composers Stiles and Drewe (Mary Poppins, Kipps, Wind in the Willows). It will have you hooked as Peter Pan whisks the Darling family’s children just beyond the stars to his island where there is no tedious distance between one big adventure and the next.
£20.50, U16 £14.50
FRIENDLY FIRES
Thu 24 Aug doors open 7pm
Friendly Fires have announced a special homecoming headline show where they will be celebrating the 15th year anniversary of their classic debut album ‘Friendly Fires’. The record transcended the punk -funk scene of the time and this show will be a celebration of this modern classic.
£24
Fri 1 Sept 7.30pm
The jumper-loving This Morning and Just A Minute star, who pops up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and Celebrity Gogglebox, has been babbling since he was a baby, and in his hilarious new one-man show the award-winning raconteur is trying to work out why.
£26.50
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
Sat 2 Sept 7.30pm
Endorsed by Rod’s own family, Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2023 with its hotly anticipated new production. Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons.
£27
MAN UTD LEGENDS
Wed 6 Sept 7.30pm
The Ultimate evening of Manchester United legends with Brian McClair and Andrew Cole LIVE on stage. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy! Limited opportunities for Meet and Greet pre show.
£37.50, VIP Meet & Greet £92.50
ILLUSION IMPOSSIBLE
Tue 5 Sept 7.30pm
Collectively these performers have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, this production showcases their incredible talents together LIVE on stage, in a non-stop show packed with breathtaking magic and illusions.
£29.50
A CELEBRATION OF OPERA
Thu 7 Sept 7.30pm
A feast of great operatic highlights with a cast from the Royal Opera, ENO and Glyndebourne. The passion, drama and humour of Mozart, Verdi, Bizet, Puccini, Gilbert & Sullivan and more! Fabulous singing, lavish costumes, stylish set and superb live and recorded accompaniment make this an evening not to be missed.
£28, £26, £24
CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
Sun 10 Sept 2pm
A special concert featuring the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, a rare and unique opportunity to hear one of the worlds renowned and finest Military Bands. Compere: Alan Dedicoat the voice of Strictly Come Dancing and the National Lottery.
£30, £25, U16 £20 (include souvenir programme)
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Tue 12 Sept 7.30pm
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. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics.
£34
THE CARPENTERS STORY
Wed 13 Sept 7.30pm
A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo. This highly acclaimed production captivates audiences with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music.
£34
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES
Fri 15 Sept 7.30pm
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
£27.50
LOST IN MUSIC
Sat 16 Sept 7.30pm
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, Sister Sledge and Chic.
£31.50
SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE
Tue 19 Sept 7.30pm
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Much Ado About Nothing. “I do love nothing in the world so well as BOOZE- is not that strange?” The classic combination of a hacked-to-bits Shakespeare script, half a dozen professional actors and a bucket load of booze! Sounds classical to us.
£26, conc £23
AGES 16+
RE-TAKE THAT
Thu 21 Sept 7.30pm
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage. The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one night only, the boys are Back for Good! All of Take That’s million sellers plus Robbie Williams’ massive solo hits feature – including Greatest Day, Let Me Go, Shine, Never Forget, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Love My Life, Angels and more.
£32
BRIDESMAIDS OF BRITAIN
Tue 3 Oct 7.30pm
A hilarious show that promises to be the girl’s night out to remember. Prepare yourselves for dance-offs/sing-offs and eventually shout-offs at the “Hen do of the year”…held in a caravan!! Will this wedding story have a happy ending, or will these best friends rip each other apart?
£32, £22
AGES 14+
TIM VINE - BREEEEP!
Sat 23 Sept 7.30pm
It’s Tim Vine and he’s back with a brand new standup show! Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour. (Plus utter drivel.) Witness the stupidity. Then leave. Switched on the Christmas lights in Cheam two years on the run. All tickets non-repundable.
£26.50
ABBAMANIA
Wed 4 Oct 7.30pm
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. ABBAMANIA
Celebrating the Years of ABBA. Europe’s leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live.
£29
GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Thu 5 Oct 7.30pm
As soon as The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain walk on stage you are in safe hands. Witty, quirky and irreverant -praised by Bowie and Eno, promoted by the BBC and raved about by the New York Times, you can expect “an evening of sheer entertainment” from this eccentric group.
£31.50, U18 £26.50
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Fri 6 Oct 7.30pm
From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, This is the only show starring Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the best Neil Diamond impersonators.
£27.50
PHIL WANG - WANG IN THERE BABY!
Sat 7 Oct 7.30pm
Hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and role on Life & Beth with Amy Schumer, Phil Wang is bringing a brand new stand-up show to venues nationwide. He’s chatting race, family, nipples, and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life.
£26
Mon 9 Oct 7.30pm
Featuring seldom told tales, enchanting anecdotes, and rare and fascinating footage from her seven decades in show business, the evening will be full of the usual wit, candour, and of course glamour that we have come to expect from this British born Hollywood legend.
£55, £45
DOUG ALLAN
THE MANFREDS
Wed 11 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 10 Oct 7.30pm
Doug Allan brings his critically acclaimed brand new tour to England. Doug looks back over his successes and setbacks during 35 years of natural history filmmaking. Part retrospective, the show is also Doug’s perspective on climate change and its impacts on the world’s wild places.
Wed 11 Oct 7.30pm
Join legendary pioneers of UK Rhythm and Blues, The Manfreds as they celebrate a remarkable 60 years in the business and see Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo on tour together for the last time alongside long standing members Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie.
£25
£25, U16 £22
£36.50, £34.50
STEVE BACKSHALL
OCEAN
Thu 12 Oct 7pm
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. Stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV, will all help Steve to bring the icons of the Big Blue to life. A must-see for all the family!
£21.50, U16 £11.50
80S LIVE
Fri 13 Oct 7.30pm
We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of – put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band Electric Dreams perform over two dozen chart topping anthems.
£31.50
NOEL FITZPATRICK
BEYOND SUPERVET
Sat 14 Oct 7.30pm
Noel Fitzpatrick takes to the stage this autumn as he brings his uplifting and motivating show back on the road, told with passion, humour and raw truth, learned from the thousands of animals he has helped through his career – and the people who have loved them.
£37
EMERALD STORM
Tue 17 Oct 7.30pm
Direct from the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations at Windsor Castle ‘As seen on ITV’. Emerald Storm is a tale of love, rivalry, turmoil and the conflicts of human nature. Love is corrupted and soulmates torn apart. A sinister force must be stopped!
£34.50
Wed 18 Oct 7.30pm
There are few comedians who shoot down political correctness with such comedic pin point accuracy as Australia’s Kevin Bloody Wilson. While todays Age Of Outrage has his contemporaries ducking for cover for fear of being cancelled, Kev crushes PC eggshells with the grace and diplomacy of a wounded buffalo.
£34
AGES 16+
MOTOWN - HOW SWEET IT IS
Sat 21 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!
£31.50
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
Fri 20 Oct 7.30pm
That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances. Let the world’s leading Rock ’n‘ Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the most iconic moments in Comedy, Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop Culture.
£28.50,
MUSICALS IN CONCERT
Wed 25 Oct 7.30pm
Musicals in Concert is a theatrical celebration of the best musicals from the west end and broadway. From the powerful ballads of Phantom of The Opera and Miss Saigon to the hits of Dirty Dancing and Motown with a finale of songs from the greatest musical of all time Les Miserables.
£29.50
ROSS NOBLE
Fri 27 Oct 8pm
To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up. . What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents. Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride.
£30.50
FRANKIE’S GUYS
Sat 28 Oct 7.30pm
After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie’s Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
£26.50
Sun 29 Oct 7.30pm
An hilarious evening of WorldClass stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master! Award-winning with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, Jimeoin has audiences in stitches across.
£20
BEN PORTSMOUTH – THIS IS ELVIS
Fri 3 Nov 8pm
With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans claiming globally ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King himself’. What more could you want!? Come, feel the spirit of Elvis, and prepare yourself to be blown away for a spectacular evening!
£35.50, conc £32.50
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
Thu 16 Nov 7.30pm
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance what are we.
£29.50
QUEENZ - THE SHOW WITH BALLS
Sat 4 Nov 7.30pm
Direct from their smash-hit run in London’s West End and countless 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, QUEENZ has been blowing the minds of audiences up and down the country with their trailblazing, LIVE VOCAL, drag extravaganza!
£28.50, £26.50
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER
Fri 17 Nov 7.30pm
Join David Swindle for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre. True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!
£29.50
Wed 27 - Sat 30 Sept
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival is back at the Arena for its 26th year - and promises to be better than ever! With hundreds of real ales, craft beers and ciders, plus amazing street food, live music and games, there’s something for everyone. Admission starts from just £3, but our online-only ticket packages with drinks included offer even better value.
admission from £3 www.stalbansbf.org.uk
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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-4.30pm
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.
