Alban Arena
- Telephone 01727 844488
- Box office times Mon – Sat 10am–6pm, or until 8pm on performance days.
- Website www.alban-arena.co.uk
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Sharp observational humour from the Dublin-born stand-up and actor best known for his television sitcom roles in Channel 4's Father Ted and BBC1's My Hero.
Sat 12 Oct
£20
- 20:00
Blofeld And Baxter: Memories Of Test Match Special: Talk
The cricket commentators talk about their careers and stories from their trips around the world.
Thu 3 Oct
£18.50 (£17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone…
- 19:30
Carnaby Street
- Directed by: Carole Todd
- Written by: Carl Leighton-Pope
A working-class lad from Liverpool comes to London with his guitar and his dreams of fame. Sid Owen features as music manager Jumpin' Jack Flash, in this 1960s-set musical by Carl Leighton-Pope and Robert Johns. Directed by Bob Tomson.
Mon 10 Jun
£18.75–£27.25 ( £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; Children £20.75–£25.75 under 16s)
- 19:30
Tue 11 Jun
£18.75–£27.25 ( £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; Children £20.75–£25.75 under 16s)
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£18.75–£27.25 ( £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; Children £20.75–£25.75 under 16s)
- 14:30
- 19:30
Thu 13 Jun
£18.75–£27.25 ( £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; Children £20.75–£25.75 under 16s)
- 19:30
Fri 14 Jun
£18.75–£27.25 ( £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; Children £20.75–£25.75 under 16s)
- 19:30
Sat 15 Jun
£18.75–£27.25 ( £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; £20.75–£25.75; Children £20.75–£25.75 under 16s)
- 14:30
- 19:30
Celebrity Cook Off
Two well known TV celebrities go head-to-head live in a competition to win the day's best dish. This also provides an up close and personal look at learning how to cook some of the best tasting meals.
Fri 21 Jun
£19
- 19:30
Cirque Du Ciel: Shaolin Warriors: Return Of The Master
A breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show which continues the story of the warrior and vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training.
Fri 7 Jun
£16–£21 ( £64)
- 19:30
Counterfeit Stones: Rolling Stones Tribute
Fri 31 May
The Crown & The Glory: Handel, Mozart, Walton
- Written by: Walton
A performance of works by composers including Mozart's Coronation Mass, Handel's Zadok The Priest and Walton's Coronation Te Deum.
Sat 29 Jun
£16–£22
- 19:30
The Dreamboys
The ultimate ladies night! This show is 90 minutes of highly original acts featuring some of the best looking boys in an all male glamour extravaganza.
Fri 13 Sep
£22.50
- 20:00
Ginger Baker's Jazz Confusion
The veteran drummer and former member of Cream performs jazz fusion with his backing band featuring bassist Alec Dankworth, Pee Wee Ellis on sax and percussionist Abass Dodoo.
Wed 26 Jun
£17.50
- 19:30
Gretchen Peters
Country and folk by the Nashville-based singer-songwriter as she promotes the album Hello Cruel World.
Thu 27 Jun
£19.50
- 19:30
The Hollies
Distinctive vocal harmonies from Tony Hicks, Ray Stiles, Peter Howarth, Steve Lauri, Ian Parker and Bobby Elliott.
Fri 1 Nov
Phone for prices
- 19:30
The Lumberjacks
Canadian stand-ups Craig Campbell, Glenn Wool and Stewart Francis join forces to present their individual brands of humour to the UK.
Wed 29 May
£16
- 20:00 The Lumberjacks Alban Arena
Patti Smith: An Evening Of Words And Music, Tony Shanahan
The award-winning American singer-songwriter and poet preforms her best known punk-rock hit alongside a selection of her poetry.
Sat 10 Aug
£25
- 20:00
Peppa Pig's Party
The BAFTA award-winning children's cartoon takes to the stage for a tour of the UK. The show has been created by Limelight Productions and The Fiery Angel, the producers of popular stage shows Lazy Town Live and Roald Dahl's The BFG. The story follows the adventures of the young pig Peppa with lives with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and her little brother George. The stage show sees the celebration of Peppa Pig's birthday, she is joined by her family and her friends Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. The show is created using puppets, with actors controlling the puppets and providing the voices for each one. The cast features Kerry Gooderson as Peppa Pig, plus Phil Adele, Keddy Sutton, Philip Simon, Charlotte Sullivan and Abigail Lumb. Children will be entertained as their favourite characters perform the show right in front of their eyes, celebrating Pippa's birthday and engaging in her favourite past time of jumping in muddy puddles, as the audience, all are invited to join in the fun at Peppa Pig's Party. Directed by Richard Lewis.
Wed 5 Feb
Phone for prices
- 13:00
- 16:00
Thu 6 Feb
Phone for prices
- 10:00
- 13:00
Prima Voce: Strauss, Gershwin, Bernstein, Mozart, Lehar, Offenbach
- Directed by: John Morgan
- Written by: Offenbach
The group performs works by Mozart, Lehar, Strauss, Offenbach, Gershwin and Bernstein, plus songs from musicals.
Sat 22 Jun
£15–£22.50
- 19:30
Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers
The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.
Sat 2 Nov
£23
- 20:00
Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally on the Road
Sally pretends her 'psychic' powers have been with her since she was nine months old, and she's now taking her 'psychic' knowledge on tour.
Tue 4 Jun
£24.50
- 19:30
Seth Lakeman, Lisbee Stainton
Seth Lakeman, widely regarded as the UK's foremost folk singer-songwriter, who makes his eagerly awaited return with new studio album Hearts & Minds, is touring the country promoting his album. The follow up to the 2008 Top 10, critically acclaimed Poor Man's Heaven, Hearts & Minds encompasses traditional and modern themes of love, loss and human struggle and represents a further leap forward in both songwriting and sonics. Lakeman has taken his story telling to a new level on his fourth album, tackling contemporary issues such as the financial crash and the greed of politicians and the banking system. Hearts & Minds (19th July Relentless/ Virgin) also moves into new sonic territory with the studio work of Tchad Blake, the producer and engineer internationally known for his work with the likes of Tom Wait, Crowded House, Black Keys and Elvis Costello. On tracks such as Tiny World, Blake has developed Seth's traditional, percussive stomp into something more expansive, warm and intimate, echoing the more personal lyric. Lead single Hearts & Minds sees Seth's unique, compelling brand of indie-folk move further into the kind of harder edged sound sign posted on the Poor Man's Heaven album. A rabble rousing call for people to stand together to face the battles of everyday life in an ever more challenging world, the single is already a favourite in Seth's rhythmic and captivating live shows that continue to garner an ever growing army of followers. Having come to wider public attention following his Mercury nominated Kitty Jay album in 2005, when Seth brought folk music to a new, younger audience, he has been widely credited with breaking down perceptions and barriers often associated with folk music and its acceptance (or lack of it) in the mainstream. Here he returns into a musical landscape he arguably helped to shape, that now encompasses a whole new breed of folk-inspired acoustic artists.
Sat 5 Oct
£22; £19.50 adv
- 19:30
Show Of Hands
Acoustic folk duo from Exeter featuring the double bass player and vocalist who has been performing with the group since 2004.
Thu 14 Nov
£18
- 19:30
Sir Chris Bonington
The London-born mountaineer, known for his nineteen expeditions to the Himalayas, will discuss the challenges and highlights of his career.
Wed 29 May
£19 (£17)
- 19:45 – 20:45 Sir Chris Bonington Alban Arena
Thu 10 Oct
£19 (£17)
- 19:30
The Stylistics
One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.
Sun 17 Nov
Phone for prices
- 20:00
Summer Craft & Food Fair
Enjoy hand crafted products and home made treats along with entertainment and activities for children.
Sun 2 Jun
£3
- 11:00 – 16:00 Summer Craft & Food Fair Alban Arena
Tubular Bells For Two: Mike Oldfield Tribute
The Australian duo of Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts performs the musician's hit 1973 album Tubular Bells in its entirety.
Sun 14 Jul
£22.50
- 19:30
Vienna Festival Ballet: Snow White
A brand new production based on the Grimm Brothers story, featuring flitty, floating ballet dancers.
Sat 30 Nov
Phone for prices
- 14:30
The Zombies
The Zombies' Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent play their handful of hits from the 60s and a selection of material from their solo careers.
Sun 26 May
£22.50 (£20)
- 20:00 The Zombies Alban Arena
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