TrestleTheatre Trestle Arts Base

Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company, with a highly regarded arts education programme. As a charity, our mission is to engage children, young people and adults in creative activity, which aims to enhance the cultural quality of their experiences.

Trestle has been making innovative and inspirational physical theatre and participation projects since 1981. All of our work is influenced by full and half mask; however, over the past decade, collaborations with artists from India, Spain, Eastern Europe and Africa, along with our partners in the UK, have inspired the evolution of the work we create.

Trestle is one of the leading providers of school workshops, teacher training and participation programmes in the country. We run mask, half mask, physical theatre and bespoke workshops, projects and residencies nationally and internationally.

Trestle Arts Base in St Albans is home to Trestle Theatre Company, from here we support the development and performance of new, high quality, professional productions. There are weekly classes, community events and meetings, as well as spaces for performance research and development.

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My Location

Trestle Arts Base

Russet Drive
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0JQ

Telephone: 01727 850 950
Email: rhian@trestle.org.uk
Website: http://www.trestle.org.uk/

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Performing Arts, Places / Venues / Event, Theatre

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My News

Trestle School of Drama opens its doors this September! / Mon 03 Jul 2017

We are delighted to announce that following on from the launch of our Trestle SUMMER Schools, Trestle School of Drama will kick off this Autumn with weekly classes for all young people aged 4 – 21. Spearheaded by Tres...

The Yarico Education Programme / Thu 01 Oct 2015

‘…The slave trade is probably one of the biggest blights in the history of this sceptered isle and is something that is very rarely mentioned. That has all changed now with…“Yarico” a powerfully emotional story of love a...

The Big Give Christmas Challenge / Fri 06 Dec 2013

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: Save the Date and Donate! We would like to offer a huge thank you to all those that supported us in raising pledges for The Big Give Christmas Challenge. Every gift we receive onli...

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My Events

Bel Canto Productions | An Enchanted Evening / Fri 18 Jun 2021

Friday 18 June, 7.45 pm Tickets: £13.50 + £1.13 booking fee* A spectacular show of exquisite Opera Arias, Classical Crossovers, Musical Theatre Masterpieces, Movie Classics and Beautiful Power Ballads. ………………………...

Trestle M-ask Wellbeing Drama Programme / Thu 07 Jan to Thu 25 Mar 2021 (3 months)

DATES: TRIAL SESSION: 7th Jan COURSE DATES: 14th Jan, 21st Jan, 28th Jan, 4th Feb, 11th Feb, 25th Feb, 4th Mar, 11th Mar, 18th Mar at Napsbury Pavillion London Colney, St Albans AL2 1GE PERFORMANCE: 25th M...

Trestle School of Drama | Half Term Holiday Workshop (Online) / Wed 17 Feb 2021

This February Half Term we think that everyone could use a laugh so Trestle School of Drama will be running a special day of Clowning Around. Throughout the day there will be 3 workshops to zoom into for different ag...

My Opportunities

Online Drama and Arts and Craft Resources / Tue 30 Jun 2020

In light of the government’s recent announcements, it is with a heavy heart that we at Trestle Theatre Company have made the difficult decision to say “goodbye” to our Arts Base for a while and lock the doors. But we've ...

Trestle Arts Base Gallery: Exhibitors wanted! / Sun 31 Mar 2019

Would you like to see your artwork displayed in a vibrant and creative arts space? If so, we would love to hear from you! Trestle are looking for artists to exhibit in their Gallery Cafe throughout 2019. There are se...

Illustrator(s) wanted for Big Draw exhibition! / Wed 31 Aug 2016

Calling all illustrators and graphic design artists! The Trestle Arts Base Gallery Café is looking for a vibrant and varied exhibition of illustration, drawing and/or print to feature within the space this October, i...

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My Videos

The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Trestle Half Masks: Promotional Film

Trestle has created eight brand new half masks following the success of their existing full mask sets. As one of the leading Mask Theatre Companies in the world, Trestles new half masks and accompanying workshops are ...

Snow Queen Trailer

Adapted From Hans Christian Andersen’s Magical Tale This unique adaptation brings together an old European story, with Indian mythology and exotic locations – resulting in a performance rich in colour, music and unfor...

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