https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/events/?archive=1&user=6005&view=rss Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/we-ve-only-just-begun/ A celebration of the Carpenters music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter.One of the most fascinating but ultimately tragic stories in popular music history was the life of Karen Carpenter. In fact tragic is not a big enou... Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/snow-white-on-ice/ The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best-loved fairy-tale of all time, Snow White, on Ice. The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate P... Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/jimmy-webb-an-evening-of-songs-and-stories/ To say that Jimmy Webb is one of the last of a breed would imply that there is, or ever was, anyone quite like him. Jimmy Webb has influenced generations of musicians worldwide, from Billy Joel to John Mayer and Keith Ur... Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/living-the-dream-easter-showcase/ Students aged 5-18, from Living the Dream School of Performing Arts, perform in their annual Easter showcase, with street dance, contemporary dance, acting, musical theatre and singing. the whole production is a vari... Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/vienna-festival-ballet-35th-anniversary-gala/ Vienna Festival Ballet are proud to present highlights from the world's most beloved Tchaikovsky ballets, which have featured in their repertoire over the past 35 years. Highlights will include the moment when the Swa... Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/miami-pro-world-championships/ If fitness and hard bodies is your thing, then this show is for you. We have top models and famous athletes competing from all over the world for the WORLD Championshp title, so if you're a fitness model, then come and c... Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-illegal-eagles/ now established as the World's Official No. 1 Eagles tribute, the Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere, with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. with over 15 yers international... Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/paul-merton-s-impro-chums/ Following the publication of his autobiography, 'Only When I Laugh', and over a decade of sell-out seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Paul Merton will take to the road again in 2015 with his world renowned Impro C... Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-st-albans-and-district-family-fair/ Experience what our community has to offer, and join us at this lively and interactive event. Everyone is welcome to come and take part in our varied taster sessions. St Albans has such an array of activities for f... Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/oliver/ The award winning St Albans Operatic Society presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! This Spring. Following hits including Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar and Kiss Me Kate, SAOS (Soon to become St Albans Musical Theatre Soci... Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/soul-d-out-soul-party-night/ Come and party on down to your favourite tunes from the 60s and 70s. Enjoy the excitement of a 13 piece band, and top DJs spinning classic vinyl. If Soul, Motown, Stax, Atlantic, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Su... Sun, 03 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/return-of-the-grumpy-old-women-fifty-shades-of-beige/ Returning after a critically acclaimed, total sell out Spring 2014 tour, the Grumpies back are to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclai... Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/lee-nelson-suited-and-booted/ Lee Nelson is back with a brand new show! You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo or caught him singing on The X Factor! Now see Lee live in his highly anticipated, all new, nationwide tour. “Never less than ing... Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-royal-philharmonic-orchestra/ MOZART The Marriage of Figaro TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 Join the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the St. Alban’s Arena for an evening of ou... Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/your-future-fair/ FREE ENTRY For everyone 16 years+ Come along and find the perfect job, plan your next step in education and gain invaluable advice & guidance. • Representatives from a wide range of companies and organisation • I... Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/octonauts-and-the-deep-sea-volcano-adventure/ Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with the quirky and courageous underwater adventure heroes, The Octonauts! Starring Captain Barnacles, Kwazii, and Peso, the brand new stage show, Octonauts and the Deep ... Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-counterfeit-stones-grass-me-up/ Billed as “The Most Famous Stones Band in England” by Sir Mick Jagger himself, The Counterfeit Stones perform faithful and faultless renditions of The Stones’ greatest hits … but buying a ticket to their show will only l... Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/georgie-fame-and-the-blue-flames/ This British music icon, who has been consistently delivering influential albums for the last 6 decades will be coming to The Alban Arena for a show that is not to be missed. The Blue Flames feature the cream of the UK’s... Sat, 23 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/voca-people/ A thrilling and original musical adventure unlike anything you experienced before! Full of energy and bursting with comedy and fun, this international hit features more than 80 all time favorite hits including Madonna, M... Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/an-audience-with-sally-morgan-psychic-sally-on-the-road/ Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns with her outstanding 2015 nationwide tour. Often referred to as ‘Psychic to the stars’, Sally has built up an extens... Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/dylan-moran-off-the-hook/ Dylan Moran star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary is back with his new stand up show. ***** “Jokes as sharp as barbed wire and a comedy brain quicker than a steel trap… Rarely have the rafters of the Play... Sun, 24 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/julian-lloyd-webber/ A brilliant evening of stories and music as Julian Lloyd Webber takes you through a historical and musical journey of his life and career showing clips of him performing and chatting with of many of the artists he’s work... Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/ministry-of-science-live/ WARNING. WARNING. This is a public safety announcement…. Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times – Ministry of Science Live is about to explode ont... Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/milton-jones-and-the-temple-of-daft/ Plus Support Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. ‘ABSURDIST ONE-LINE MASTERPIECES’ The Times ‘HE’S... Sat, 30 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/sing-a-longa-frozen/ A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host to guide you through this interactive screening showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you so... Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/katherine-ryan-glam-role-model/ Ages 14+ Plus Support A dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV with appearances on BBC 1’s Live At The Apollo & Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, BBC 2’s Mock The Week, QI & Nevermind The Buzzcocks,... Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/an-evening-with-terry-wogan/ One of TV’s legends – Terry Wogan is heading for the Alban Arena, in what will be part of handful of very special theatre appearances. Terry will be sharing some stories with the audience from his amazing career – fro... Sat, 06 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/reginald-d-hunter-the-man-who-attempted-to-do-as-much-as-such/ Ages 18+ Plus Suppoort Approx 1 hour 50 minutes Reginald D Hunter returns to the UK in 2015 with a brand new 45 date tour following a hugely successful year filming and performing around the world. Having appear... Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/stewart-francis-pun-gent-tour/ Ages 16+ Plus Support Stewart Francis, the star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo embarks on a brand new stand-up tour, starting in Spring 2015, with his fantastic, hilariou... Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/that-ll-be-the-day/ Get ready for a party as the nation’s favourite variety show, the legendary THAT’LL BE THE DAY returns!!That’ll Be The Day is all about nostalgia and LIVE entertainment, reflecting the music and tone of an era that chang... Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/grandmaster-flash-direct-from-new-york/ PLUS GUESTS including MICHAEL ANDRE There are lots of stories about the birth of jazz and the beginning of rock n’ roll, but hip-hop has founding fathers: one of them is DJ Grandmaster Flash. The career of DJ Grand... Sun, 14 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/peter-pan-juvenille-auditions/ Would you like to appear in this year’s spectacular production of PETER PAN alongside JAKE WOOD (Max Branning in EastEnders) and KATRINA BRYAN (CBeebies Nina and the Neurons)? If so, Evolution Productions are holding aud... Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/one-night-of-queen/ Performed by GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more... Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/holly-johnson/ Holly Johnson is best known as the front man of the phenomenally successful Frankie Goes to Hollywood, which became one of th bestselling bands of the 80s. Holly will sing all the hits including; Relax, Two Tribes, Welco... Sat, 20 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/john-cooper-clarke/ Poet; Movie Star; Rock Star; Presenter; Comedian; Social and Cultural Commentator. Britain's best loved and most important performance poet, John is as vital now as he was in the 70s; his biting, satirical, political ... Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-elvis-years/ Celebrate Elvis' 80th birthday year with this outstanding concert production of the West End musical, Jailhouse Rock, featuring the original star, Mario Kombou, and his incredible band - led by legendary prodcuer, musica... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/justin-hayward/ Plus special guest Mike Dawes Legendary voice of The Moody Blues, Justin Hayward will be performing songs from his new album "Spirits of the Western Sky", and Moodies favourites in an acoustic format. Moody Blues... Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/rhythm-of-the-dance/ This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance; from the disciplined Celtic Step, to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. Rhythm of the Dance creates a new era in Irish ... Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/sir-ranulph-fiennes-a-life-at-the-limits/ In "A Life at the Limits", long-time friend and expedition partner, Anton Bowring leads Sir Ranulph Fiennes on a personal journey, as they discuss his life, from his ancestral background to the present day. From light he... Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/fame-the-musical/ FAME! The Musical was inspired by the Oscar winning movie and hugely successful TV show. FAME! follows the lives of a group of students attending New York's famous High School for the Performing Arts. It's the FAME sc... Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/adoramus-choir-and-orchestra-present-2015-a-musical-odyssey/ Music inspired by journey and destination. We're on the move all the time, heading here and there, exploring as we go. Join Adoramus for an exciting orchestral and choral journey, visiting different destinations and a... Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/jimmy-cliff-and-his-band/ Plus support With a legacy stretching back nearly 50 years, the Honorable Jimmy Cliff is still standing as one of the prime movers and continuing shapers of modern music. With a catalogue that ranks among the most inf... Sat, 18 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/stella-mann-college-presents-double-exposure/ Stella Mann College presents an exciting and entertaining show, crammed with exhilerating dance numbers and fun-filled musical theatre. Come and see the next generation of dance and singing stars, in a high octane per... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/soweto-spiritual-singers/ Soweto Spiritual Singers' performance style comes from the South African acapella gospel tradition. At the heart of their shows are Zulu songs full of rhythm, style and spirit. Fresh sounds, inspirational harmonies an... Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/living-the-dream-summer-showcase/ Students aged 5-18, from the Living the Dream School of Performing Arts perform in their annual Summer Showcase, with street dance, contemporary dance, acting, musical theatre and singing. The whole production is a v... Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-dreamboys/ 18+ The Dreamboys are, without a shadow of a doubt, the UK's top male glamour show, perfect for a girls' night out with all your mates! With special guest appearances on some of the UK's biggest TV shows such as Th... Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/ A msuical play adapted from the book by Judith Kerr. Direct from a smash hit West End season! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don'... Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-alban-arena/the-mousetrap/ The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre. With over 25, 000 performances, it's a play to be proud of! Enjoy this once in a life-time opport...