theatre
The play's the thing
We're big fans of the theatre - buy tickets and read reviews.
See
- The Alban Arena - popular touring shows
- Trestle Arts Base - own and hosted touring theatre
- The Abbey Theatre - local amateur productions
- The Sandpit Theatre - community shows
- Watford Palace Theatre - free tickets for under 26's
Do
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First up
Sat 4 Feb - The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
This funny, gentle and reassuring adaptation with live music, puppetry and storytelling is for small people aged 3-7. Watford Palace Theatre, 11.30am/2.30pm.
Fresh from sell out shows in New York City, Smallpetitklein, present this hauntingly beautiful new programme of dance. Trestle, 7.30pm. Buy tickets
Sun 5 Feb - The Velveteen Rabbit
A heart-warming classic brought to life using stunning and realistic puppetry. Children’s theatre at its best. Trestle Arts Base, 2.30pm. Buy tickets
9 to 18 Feb - Breakaway Double Bill: Sofa & Bed
A comedic, touching tale of finding love in strange places & a peek at the dreams of people forced to spend the night together in bed. Abbey Theatre.
Coming soon
Wed 22 Feb - The Good Soul of Szechuan
Watford Palace Theatre presents a dynamic version of Bertolt Brecht's play with four actor-musicians Trestle Arts Base, 2.30 & 7.30pm. Tickets
Multi-award-winning The Paper Birds present their critically acclaimed, sell-out show about our love affair with alcohol. Trestle Arts Base, 7.30pm. Tickets
Sat 4 Mar - The Alchemystorium
Using silent physical comedy, striking visuals and puppetry Gomito present a new curious & comic romance. Trestle, 2.30pm. Buy tickets
6 to 10 Mar - Neighbourhood Watch
Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of the dangers of taking the law into your own hands. This production comes to Watford Palace from a New York run.
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