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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Birthplace of 60s rock band The Zombies and home to Stanley Kubrick, St Albans retains a thriving arts and entertainment scene. Soak up Art Deco style while enjoying a movie at The Odyssey Cinema. Take your pick from current releases to classics and enjoy the big screen in a comfy chair.
Trestle is known for its physical theatre using masks to create unique performances. The Maltings Theatre and Abbey Theatre offer a kaleidoscope of productions from musicals to Shakespeare and folk to childrens’ shows.
The evening doesn’t have to end when the curtain falls as St Albans has a vibrant live music scene which includes The Horn A premier venue in St Albans is the Alban who have won UK Music Pub of the Year Arena. The annual panto draws big crowds twice. Check out lemonrock.com for and the rest of the year the programme listings. Looking for a big night out? Head includes celebrity talks, opera, ballet, tribute to Club Havana for an electrifying party acts, and more. atmosphere. Theatres fill the district offering - must-see And for something different, entertainment. The Sandpit Theatre hosts St Albans Organ Theatre offers a unique concerts, dance, comedy and film while opportunity to see and
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The first cinema in St Albans opened in 1908 on the same site as today’s Odyssey. The first permanent cinema in Hertfordshire, it included a restaurant, swimming pool and hair salon.
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hear the fascinating world of mechanical musical instruments from a bygone age. With so much to see, check what’s on in advance and book ahead to avoid disappointment.
