The festival season reached a fitting finale this weekend with the return of Pub in the Park St Albans. The annual celebration of food, drink and music was hosted by celebrity chefs Tom Kerridge and Ainsley Harriott, and featured performances from the likes of Rudimental, Craig David and UB40 featuring Ali...
In his debut stage play, Michael Palin, writer of many of Monty Python’s greatest sketches and films, takes a sharp look at family values, served up with a generous helping of dark humour. If you've ever had a family gathering that made you question your sanity, you’ll recognise the people in...
Earlier this year, Small Business Britain and BT ran a pilot series of ‘Netwalks’ – a walk and talk networking programme aimed at boosting connections, opportunities and optimism for local entrepreneurs in today’s challenging economic climate. One of the hundreds who walked in those pilots was local business owner Jen Smith...
Legendary drummer Steve Rodford has become the second member of the British psychedelic pop group The Zombies to show his support for the St Albans Cathedral Choristers. This Saturday St Albans resident Steve will be stepping up to draw a much awaited raffle of The Zombies personalised merchandise at Empire Records...
Local artist Donna Borg says she is frequently inspired by St Albans and its community, and that is certainly reflected in her work, which includes her interpretations of the city and its environs. You can see more of her paintings at a free exhibition taking place at the Abbey Theatre between...
We spoke to soap opera legend Dame Joan Collins ahead of her 'Behind the Shoulder Pads' tour - coming to the Alban Arena on October 9. To coincide with the release of her much-anticipated memoir 'Behind the Shoulder Pads', global superstar Dame Joan Collins is embarking on a new tour giving...
The inaugural St Albans Dog Day proved to be something to bark about. Organised by St Albans BID to create awareness of dog-friendly businesses within the city centre, it featured various doggie delights including free treat bags and puppachinos courtesy of Chiltern Pet, various canine-focused market stalls and 'puparazzi' selfie frames...
Renowned street photographer Nick Turpin - the man behind an acclaimed series of images of London commuters known as 'On the Night Bus' - is the special guest at the first meeting of Harpenden Photographic Society. A street photographer for over 30 years, Nick founded the first international Street Photography Collective...
Drop in for a friendly taster of the world of theatre at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans on Saturday September 2. The Company of Ten team are inviting curious minds and aspiring artists to experience the passion that fuels the creative process. Imagine how you might play a role, onstage,...
Local audiences can enjoy a preview of OVO Theatre Company's rollicking new production of The Threepenny Opera before it heads to the Minack Theatre in Cornwall and London's West End. Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s show, which is part of the Roman Theatre Open Door Festival, runs from August 31 to...
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