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Dame Arlene Philips announced as co-producer of new musical Toys

Thu 10 Oct 2024

Dame Arlene Philips announced as co-producer of new musical Toys

We're excited to announce that Dame Arlene Philips is an executive co-producer for enchanting new musical Toys, which premieres at the Pump House this December. Arlene Phillips DBE will be joining the creative team of.....Read more

Creative movement classes for adults and children

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Creative movement classes for adults and children

New classes for Autumn 2024 begin on Thursday 26th September. Adults Wednesday mornings, 10am-11am A mid-week reset: connect with your senses, strength, creativity, and community. A guided physical warm-up weaves .....Read more

The Pump House's autumn/winter programme is here

Wed 18 Sep 2024

The Pump House's autumn/winter programme is here

The world premiere of a new family musical tops the bill of the Pump House's autumn/winter programme and makes for a great festive Christmas treat. Toys is an enchanting new musical for all the family from the visiona.....Read more

Herts Open Studios

Fri 13 Sep 2024

Herts Open Studios

Every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in September, Pastures Studio is open from 12noon-5pm as part of Herts Visual Arts Forum's annual Open Studios event. Finished work and work-in-progress by Elspeth Hector and Susan Che.....Read more

Big Art Fair Showcases Local Art at Its Best

Mon 15 Jul 2024

Big Art Fair Showcases Local Art at Its Best

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply love art, the Big Art Fair in Hitchin has something for you! Run by Herts Visual Arts Forum, the Big Art Fair is a key part of Hitchin’s annual festival. The event brings toge.....Read more

St Albans, Harpenden, Marshalswick Libraries Artist in Residence

Thu 29 Aug 2024

St Albans, Harpenden, Marshalswick Libraries Artist in Residence

We are so excited for the new My Story: Artist in Residence at St Albans, Harpenden and Marshalswick libraries from September to December this year. We’re delighted to announce that our new Artist in Residence will be Ma.....Read more

Watford and Hemel Hempstead Libraries Artists in Residence

Mon 19 Feb 2024

Watford and Hemel Hempstead Libraries Artists in Residence

Kate Dean and Paula Watkins are the newest Artists in Residence as part of the My Story project offered in Hertfordshire Libraries. They are hosting a wide variety of drop ins and workshops in Watford and Hemel to give l.....Read more

Artist in Residence Exhibition at Stevenage Library

Fri 08 Dec 2023

Artist in Residence Exhibition at Stevenage Library

We have come to the end of our My Story Artist in Residence programme at Stevenage Library and we would love to invite you all to celebrate the work created and stories told at a special exhibition on Tuesday 12 December.....Read more

My Story Exhibitions - Come and Join Us!

Tue 25 Jun 2024

My Story Exhibitions - Come and Join Us!

The My Story project, a community arts project within Hertfordshire Libraries, is at the end of its first year. We’d love for you to join us for some or all of our upcoming exciting exhibitions. All exhibitions are free,.....Read more

Jazz musician who found  inspiration during Covid lockdowns

Sun 31 Dec 2023

Jazz musician who found inspiration during Covid lockdowns

Modern jazz pianist and composer John Donegan will be showcasing numbers from his critically acclaimed new album at a concert in Rickmansworth on Monday, January 15. The highly regarded Chorleywood musician wrote and .....Read more

Gala fundraising night to Raise the Roof of Watford Pump House

Tue 20 Feb 2024

Gala fundraising night to Raise the Roof of Watford Pump House

Get your tickets for a gala fundraising night to Raise the Roof for the Watford Pump House The Watford Pump House, the popular community arts venue, urgently needs to raise £750,000 to replace its roof otherwise its .....Read more

Watford Fringe 2024 – Box Office Now Open for Biggest Festival y

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Watford Fringe 2024 – Box Office Now Open for Biggest Festival y

The box office for the Watford Fringe Festival 2024 is now officially open – you can buy tickets for more than 50 performances across a whole month of great entertainment, right on your doorstep. This is the 8th Watfo.....Read more

Big Art Fair Showcases Local Art at Its Best

Mon 15 Jul 2024

Big Art Fair Showcases Local Art at Its Best

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply love art, the Big Art Fair in Hitchin has something for you! Run by Herts Visual Arts Forum, the Big Art Fair is a key part of Hitchin’s annual festival. The event brings toge.....Read more