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Managed in partnership with Everyone Active. A spokesperson for the Arena said: "We have always taken pride in our customer service and we apologise for our lack of communication. Alban Arena. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The Council closed off the area, cancelling the pantomime performance that evening, and subsequently, for a longer period. Phone lines & in person we are open 10am 4.30pm from Monday to Saturday. Despite getting to the venue there was a lot internal clogging of areas; people crowding in certain areas as they were running late at opening up various parts of the building. Contractors 1Life, who run the theatre on the council's behalf, are now contacting all pantomime ticket holders to explain that future performances have had to be cancelled. Results received on Thursday 16 December indicated the presence of asbestos contamination. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal . Certain performances offer party booking rates for 10 or more. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult to any show. "It cannot, for example, stage some major touring productions as it does not have modern backstage facilities," he said. The Alban Arena in St Albans has been closed since it cancelled performances of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs during its run in December, A condition survey of the the 53-year-old council-owned venue found dust below some known encapsulated asbestos, The show, which starred Holby City's Chizzy Akudolu as the Wicked Queen, was cancelled in December. Children under 5 will not be admitted to any show other than family shows. 2023 BBC. A nice night out, but a first of this kind for us post pandemic and it left us quite anxious. Booked tickets to see Snooker Greats. If you are claiming a refund in respect of a third party please download, complete and return this claim form. St Albans, Great Britain. Sat 06 May 2023. This will also us to process this refund more quickly. 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The council's regeneration and business committee said it would run a design competition with the Royal Institute of British Architects for the new site. Sun 7:30pm. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. You can either book online or via our Box Office. We have been thorough in our approach to managing the asbestos over many years, and have picked up on, and investigated, this matter correctly. (Image: Alan Davies) The Alban Arena has asked customers to please be patient in their wait for refunds. It is not yet known whether the following shows scheduled for January will take place as planned: January 28-29: Omid Djalili : The Good Times Tour, Jimmy Carr is due to be performing at the Alban Arena in January. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Requisition Number: 130803. Cllr Mary Maynard has said that this random green space would make St Albans look like inner city Glasgow or Liverpool; it would remove the heart and soul from the area. St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. The Arena, which opened in 1968 and was formerly known as the City Hall, seats 856 or 1,400 for shows with standing. Before joining your first walk, pleaseregister onlineand bring your reference number with you, or just turn up 10 minutes early and fill in a registration form on the day. Yes. The Alban Arena which was built in 1968 is "not fit for purpose", council said, The plans were at the "feasibility stage" and more work will be undertaken on the vision, Morecambe and Wise relax in their dressing room after gracing the City Hall stage. It has nothing to do with outline proposals discussed recently to redevelop the area and provide a new cultural centre," added the council spokesperson. The devastating blow of this year's pantomime cancellation will have further repercussions in the coming months, with no positive end in sight. Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around St. Albans. "As a direct result of the pandemic, theatres up and down the country have had to close their doors; many have not reopened. In brighter times, we look to the Alban Arena to provide a rich entertainment centre, highly valued by local people and more widely in the local district. The authority has come up with two "unique selling points" for the city - the creation of a new park and improving cultural facilities to offer a wider range of events. Tickets: 39.00, 35.00 and 31.00* *A transaction fee of 3.50 per booking is charged for online purchases Facility: Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital. The arena is well organised and although huge, it was extremely welcoming. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, Arena to remain open amid public criticism, IRA 'near miss' arena celebrates 50 years, Five unsolved murders that happened in Buckinghamshire, Leah Croucher funeral to take place in Milton Keynes tomorrow, Covid cases double in Cople, Great Barford & Wyboston in just a week, Cotswold building 'to be demolished' for new flats in St Albans, Hemel Hempstead: Police close Jennings Way property, Police secure closure order on Bennetts End property linked to suspected drug activity, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. From beginners to experienced knitters, come and join the fun. The Council and 1Life (which runs the theatre) were aware of the presence of the asbestos and the Council and our contractors have been managing it for decades. If you have paid too much Council Tax for any reason you may be entitled to a refund. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A limited number of wheelchair spaces are available in the Auditorium. It also said it would consult with residents as it was "a major change" to the city centre. A Brief history of St Albans School, Hertfordshire. An arena spokesman said the council had handed the venue back to 1Life, which operates the venue on its behalf, and the team was "completing a remobilisation of the venue to ensure it can return to operations". With a big audience it is quite essential to act big enough to be seen by everyone and I just didnt feel this was happening. Imagine having to walk through the "green space" in winter to get to it "These proposals are ill thought through and all eyes are now on the council which needs to work with and for the good of the community. Read about our approach to external linking. Parking is easy with the car park right next door and there is a huge choice of child-friendly eateries nearby. All you need to do is come along and you're ready to go. Continuing to entertain Hertfordshire for over 50 years! Your booking may incur a transaction fee of up to 3.50. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Employment Status: Full time. What's he waiting for? The show takes place at the Alban Arena in St Albans. The Alban Arena building contains asbestos, much like most buildings of this age, including schools and hospitals. Work to remove asbestos from above the stage was carried out at an estimated cost of 237,000, St Albans City and District Council said. This was last done in January 2021. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The results came back as below the limit of detection in all samples taken. St. By LondonSoapbox " Ben Portsmouth as Elvis Great Show " Sep 2022 Job Summary. 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