NOW at the Local Theatres Maltings Arts Theatre Ladies Day 2nd - 4th April 8pm & 4th April 3pm A comedy set in Yorkshire in 2005: the year in which Royal Ascot relocated to York racecourse. Focusing on four fish factory workers, for whom life is one hard slog, until the day they get tickets to Ladies’ Day at the races. £13.50, £11.50 Meet Me At Dawn 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th April Two women wash up on a distant shore following a violent boating accident. Dazed by their experience, they discover that this unfamiliar land is not what it seems. £13.50, £11, £7.50 The Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans AL1 3HL www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk
Abbey Theatre Seussical The Musical 2nd - 4th April 7.30pm & 4th April 2.30pm Based on the stories of Dr Seuss, and narrated by The Cat in the Hat, this imaginative musical features wellknown characters such as Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Mayzie La Bird. Join Jojo on his adventures to Whoville in the Land of the Whos, a microscopic planet on a speck of dust. Building the Wall 24th, 25th & 28th - 30th April / 1st & 2nd May 8pm 26th April 2.30pm America, 2019. The President is impeached, a wall has been built on the border with Mexico and Rick is in prison awaiting sentence for the crime of the century. He grants just one interview to Gloria, an African American historian. As this extraordinarily relevant new play unfolds, the truth is chillingly and inevitably exposed - or is it? Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL www.abbeytheatre.org.uk 01727 857861
The Sandpit Theatre Thoroughly Modern Millie 4th April 7pm Overture Performing Arts take you back to the jazz age in New York in this high-spirited musical, when "moderns," including a flapper named Millie, were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce and rewriting the rules of love. £12, £10
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Film: In Search of Haydn 5th April 3pm This biographical account of Haydn’s life is a visual and aural extravaganza, including performances by some of the world’s most celebrated musicians. £10 Easter in Art 12th April 3pm See the story of Christ’s death and resurrection which has dominated western culture for over 2000 years depicted by the greatest artists in history. £5 Live Cinema: 42nd Street 28th April 7pm A beautiful revival of an American classic with Bonnie Langford, Tom Lister, Clare Halse and Philip Bertioli. Featuring iconic songs, We’re In The Money, Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. £13.50, £10 The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX www.sandpittheatre.co.uk
Trestle Arts Base Theatre Do Not Disturb 9th April Based on the true story of a cast member who had an accident and is in a coma. Trying to get through to him, his mum puts Fawlty Towers on his headphones, and his unconscious mind goes into overdrive. The result is singing sheep and French waiters, all set in a hotel which holds one big secret as well as numerous doors where nothing appears impossible. £10, £6 Trestle Arts Base, St Albans AL4 0JQ www.freewheelerstheatre.co.uk
High Street Methodist Church Still Life 16th - 18th April 8pm The play by Noel Coward, that Brief Encounter was based on, performed by the High Street Players. £10 from the Church office or www.hsplayers.org.uk High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden AL5 2RU
The Barn Theatre City of Tomorrow 24th April - 2nd May 100 years of England - comic, tragic, farcical and thrilling - seen through the history of the Garden City. Two kids from either side of the tracks, meet and as they quarrel, banter and flirt their way round the landmarks of their birthplace, the ghosts of the past century come alive. The Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ST www.barntheatre.co.uk
