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Alban Arena - Spiderman 3

Film - Spiderman 3 (12A)

Director: Sam Raimi
Tuesday 14 August for 3 days 1.30pm daily
Evening: Wednesday 15 August 7.30pm

The world's favourite super-hero, Spiderman, returns to fight a trio of villians; The Sandman, The Venom and The Goblin. Peter must look within to conquer all!

Tickets: Matinee: £4.00
Evening: £6.00 (Concessions apply)
Season discount: Book 3 films for £13.50, saving £4.50 (not including festival films)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Albans Arena - This Is England

Film - This Is England (18)

Director: Shane Meadows
Thursday 16 August for 2 days 7.30pm daily

Shane Meadows' harsh yet assured commentary on 1980's working class youth culture. Contains strong racist language and scenes of violence.

Tickets: £6.00 (Concessions apply)
Season discount: Book 3 films for £13.50, saving £4.50 (not including festival films)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Alban Arena - Shrek The Third

Film - Shrek The Third (PG)

Director: Chris Miller & Raman Hui
Tuesday 21 August for 3 days 1.30pm daily
Evening: Wednesday 22 August 7.30pm

The loveble rouge returns and is expected to become King of Far Far Away, will Shrek be able to give up his beloved swamp? Fun and laughter are in store for children and adults alike.

Tickets: £4.00
Evening: £6.00 (Concessions apply)
Season discount: Book 3 films for £13.50, saving £4.50 (not including festival films)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Alban Arena - My Best Friend

Film - My Best Friend (PG)

Mon Meilleur Ami
Director: Patrice Leconte
Thursday 23 August for 2 days 7.30pm daily

Magnificent French comedy about a friendless antiques dealer, who makes an exspensive bet to find a best friend within 10 days. (Subtitles)

Tickets: £6.00 (Concessions apply)
Season discount: Book 3 films for £13.50, saving £4.50 (not including festival films)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Film - Away From Her (12A)

Director: Sarah Polley
Wednesday 29 August for 2 days 7.30pm daily
Matinee: Wednesday 29 August 1.30pm

A beautiful, touching film about a couple affected by Alzheimers disease and the affect it has on their 40 year marriage - there won't be a dry eye in the house!

Tickets: Matinee:£4.00
Evening: £6.00 (Concessions apply)
Season discount: Book 3 films for £13.50, saving £4.50 (not including festival films)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Alban Arena - Kate Rusby

Kate Rusby In Concert

Friday 31 August 8.00pm

After the success of last year's concert Kate Rusby returns to the Arena for what is anticipated to be another sell-out show.

Kate has the voice, the personality and the sheer enthusiasm to reinvigorate songs of a bygone era as well as the talent to write her own beautiful songs, including her duet with Ronan Keating 'All Over Again'. This is one concert you won't want to miss!

Tickets: £18.50 (Concessions £2.00 off)

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Alban Arena 0 Bridge To Terabithia

Film - Bridge To Terabithia (PG)

Director: Gabor Csupo
Saturday 1 September 1.30pm

Another chance to see this unforgettable family film. Jesse and Leslie create their own woodland fantasy kingdom that inspires them to meet the challenges of the real world.

Tickets: £4.00
Season discount: Book 3 festival films and get the 3rd free saving £6.00 (Concessions apply)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Alban Arena - Fast Food Nation

Film - Fast Food Nation (15)

Director: Richard Linklater
Saturday 1 September 7.30pm

Burger executive, Don Henderson investigates the US fast food industry and its enviromental and social concequences. A compelling drama!

Tickets: £6.00  (Concessions apply)
Season discount: Book 3 festival films and get the 3rd free saving £6.00 (Concessions apply)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Alban Arena - The Blues Brothers

The Best Blues Brothers Show in the World EVER!

Friday 7 September 8.00pm

Calling all Soul Brothers & Sisters Jake & Elwood are in the building! So Shake Those Tail-Feathers on down to The Alban Arena for the biggest and best loved soul, rhythm and blues party on the planet! Sing-a-long, laugh-a-long and let your body flip, flop and fly along with the greatest Blues Brothers Show EVER!

This fantastic fully live show features all the classic hits such as 'Everybody', 'Soul Man', 'Mustang Sally', 'Midnight Hour', 'Do You Love Me', 'Rawhide'  and many more, so what you waiting for - buy your tickets now!

"One outstanding stage production.this must be the definitive Blues Brothers show" THE STAGE

Tickets: £19.50, £17.50

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Alban Arena - P.O.T.P

Puppetry of The Penis

Tuesday 11 September 7.30pm

Puppetry of The Penis is a mind-blowing show featuring two handsome, strapping Australians who manipulate their manhood into the most hilarious shapes, recognisable landmarks and obscure objects.

Fans including Elton John, Posh and Becks, Lulu, Bono, and Jackie Collins have shrieked in amazement at this Ancient Australian Art of Genital Origami and over a million West End audiences have been rolling in the aisles with laughter.

If you think you won't be able to see all the action, don't worry, a video camera projects intimate detail of the phenomena onto a large screen ensuring little can be missed! A sure sell out, book your tickets early!

So grab the girls (or guys if you dare) and come along for the ultimate night out!

Warning - Please note this is a non-sexual show featuring full frontal nudity and not for the faint hearted or easily embarrassed!

Tickets: £17.50

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Alban Arena - The Tweenies

Tweenies Live!

Presented by BBC Worldwide
The Enchanted Toyshop
Wednesday 12 September 4.30pm
Thursday 13 September 11.00am & 2.00pm

'Hey, hey are you ready to play?'

Over one million Tweenie-boppers around the world have already experienced the thrill of seeing the Tweenies performing live in one of their award winning stage shows.

The Fab Four - Milo, Jake, Bella and Fizz together with Doodles and Max are joined in the Playroom by many more favourite Tweenies characters.

With lots of music, dancing and sing-a-long songs, 'Do the Lollipop' & 'Number One', this fun filled family show will carry you away to magical worlds where things are not always as they first appear.

Fab-a-rooney fun for all the family!

Tickets: Adults £12.50, Child £10.00, Family (4 persons) £40.00, Concessions £10.00, Groups (10+) £8.50

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Alban Arena - Tony Stockwell

Tony Stockwell - Live

Friday 14 September 7.30pm

Tony Stockwell is an International Psychic and Medium whose precise and specific evidence has changed many peoples belief about the afterlife. He has worked with the likes of Colin Fry and TJ Higgs delivering messages of love from those that have passed over. With his youthful humour and cheeky deliverance, Tony communicates with those nearest and dearest, and reunites them with their relatives.

Often humorous, frequently compassionate but always accurate, this captivating show is not to be missed and you never know, there may even be a message waiting for you!

Early booking recommended!

Tickets: £18.50, £17.50

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac In Concert

Saturday 15 September 7.30pm

In a display of some of the finest music produced in the last century, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac put on one hell of a show with their thoroughly crafted instrumentals and tight harmonies, honed to perfection to celebrate the music of Fleetwood Mac.

In this sensational evening of outstanding musicianship, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perfectly capture all the hits, including 'Black Magic Woman', 'Albatross', 'Go Your Own Way', 'Gypsy', 'Say You Love Me', 'Little Lies', 'Everywhere' and many more from arguably the worlds first supergroup.

If you're a Mac fan you need to see this concert!

Tickets: £17.50, £15.50

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Alban Arena - Swing n Sinatra

Swing & Sinatra

Sunday 16 September 7.30pm

Delight in watching some of the best known and well loved songs from the Swing era, from Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller through to Ella Fitzgerald, this eight-piece band contains three multi-instrumentalists, five saxophones and male and female vocalists.

This versatile and accomplished Swing Band recreates the exciting sound of the big band days, and as we all know, nothing beats a big band live!

Tickets: £15.50, £14.50 (Concessions £2.00 off)

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Alban arena - Goyas Ghost

Film - Goya's Ghost (15)

Director: Milos Forman
Wednesday 19 September for 2 days 7.30pm daily
Matinee: Wednesday 19 September 1.30pm

Set against a backdrop of the inquisition and the rise of Napoleon, the trials and tribulations of Spain's most famous artist, Goya are brought to life in this excellent biopic.

Tickets: £6.00 (Concessions £2.00)
Matinee: £4.00
Season discount: Book 3 festival films and get the 3rd free saving £6.00 (Concessions apply)

Box Office: 01727 844488

Alban Arena - Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner - Live

Tuesday 18 September 8.00pm

This stand-up show has now SOLD OUT!

Alban Arena - Spirit Of The Dance 2

Spirit Of the Dance

10th Anniversary Tour
Friday 21 September 8.00pm

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, the International smash hit Spirit of the Dance explodes onto the Arena stage to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. This heart-pounding production combines breathtaking Irish Dance with dance styles from around the world and has been seen by over 30 million people in fifteen countries worldwide.

Featuring highlights from the past decade, Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever. Don't just take our word for it, come see the phenomenon for yourselves!

Tickets: £19.00, £17.50

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Alban Arena - Bellowhead

Bellowhead In Concert

Saturday 22 September 7.30pm

Formed in 2004, the eleven piece folk-big-band Bellowhead have literally exploded onto the scene and fast became one of the most talked about bands on the contemporary folk circuit. Winning 'Best Live Act' and 'Best Group' at this year's BBC 2 Radio Folk Awards, the bands music is steeped in folk traditions of song and dance.

Their exciting, intoxicating, slightly sinister and deeply funky sound echoes through every performance - this show won't be an exception, so book your tickets now!
Miss it, miss out!

Tickets: £18.50, £17.50

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Alban Arena - Beer Fest logo

St Albans Beer Festival 2007

Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 September

Once again, one of the highlights of the British drinking calendar is coming to St Albans with a wonderful celebration of British cask-conditioned beers!

Over 300 different British real ales will be on tap as well as cask and bottled beers from the world over. Ciders and perries will also be available alongside hot food and snacks.

But it's not just about ale. Top live entertainment will keep the place rocking, especially this year's special guests Nine Below Zero one of Britain's top rhythm and blues bands, who are playing on Saturday night.  You will be able to enjoy pub games, the tombola, the team quiz, and breweriana auctions in a lively friendly atmosphere. Catch up and socialise with friends, unwind after work or just soak up the festival atmosphere.

Tickets & Times:
Wednesday 26 September 5.00pm - 10.30pm
Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 September 11.00am - 10.30pm
Tickets: £2.00 - £4.00 (no re-admission)
CAMRA members free at all times. 

Box Office: 01727 844488