The Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall Hemel Hempstead’s sole professional theatre, The Old Town Hall sits in the heart of the community it serves. Our theatre, cellar club, and gallery spaces are a creative hub for showcasing creativity and developing artists. We aim to promote a life-long interest in the arts by providing an accessible, broad, inclusive, and affordable programme for everyone to enjoy. Theatre has the power to inform, challenge, entertain, and inspire, regardless of background or circumstance; we truly believe this, and it underpins everything we do.
The Old Town Hall is publicly funded by Dacorum Borough Council.

Hemel Hempstead’s sole professional theatre, The Old Town Hall sits in the heart of the community it serves. Our theatre, cellar club, and gallery spaces are a creative hub for showcasing creativity and developing artists. We aim to promote a life-long interest in the arts by providing an accessible, broad, inclusive, and affordable programme for everyone to enjoy. Theatre has the power to inform,

challenge, entertain, and inspire, regardless of background or circumstance; we truly believe this, and it underpins everything we do.
The Old Town Hall is publicly funded by Dacorum Borough Council.

Some stories stay hidden for a lifetime — until someone finds the courage to speak. A powerful, deeply moving play abou...
01/09/2026

Some stories stay hidden for a lifetime — until someone finds the courage to speak.
A powerful, deeply moving play about a son uncovering his father’s secret wartime past, and the silence that shaped their family.
METTLE 🚢
📆 Wed 23 Sep, 8pm
🔗 https://oldtownhall.co.uk/events/mettle

📣 WE'RE HIRING! 📣💡 Do you know your follow-spots from your fresnels? 🎵 Do you have experience in theatre lighting, sound...
28/08/2026

📣 WE'RE HIRING! 📣
💡 Do you know your follow-spots from your fresnels?
🎵 Do you have experience in theatre lighting, sound, and/or stage operations?
🙂 Are you reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work evenings and weekends?
If yes, we want to hear from YOU for our Casual Theatre Technician role 👇
🔗 https://oldtownhall.co.uk/jobs/casual-theatre-technician
Closing date is Sun 11th October 2026 at 11:59pm. Good luck!

27/08/2026

Can You Catch a Serial Killer? 🩸 Join serial killer expert Cheish Merryweather in this immersive theatre experience where you'll step inside real-life cases and make critical decisions before the killer strikes again!
📆 Sat 12 Sept, 2pm & 8pm
🔗 https://oldtownhall.co.uk/events/can-you-catch-a-serial-killer

Olaf Falafel has won the 2026 Joke of the Fringe with the line: 'I remember thinking, as I taped a piranha to my boomera...
24/08/2026

Olaf Falafel has won the 2026 Joke of the Fringe with the line: 'I remember thinking, as I taped a piranha to my boomerang, this could come back to bite me'. 🐠🪃 He's appearing here at The Old Town Hall in October - come join in the silliness! 🤪

OLAF FALAFEL'S STUPIDEST SUPER STUPID SHOW
📆 Sat 17 Oct, 2pm
🔗 https://oldtownhall.co.uk/events/olaf-falafels-stupidest-super-stupid-show

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away… your suggestions become an entirely new Star Wars movie! 🚀✨Join award‑nomin...
23/08/2026

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away… your suggestions become an entirely new Star Wars movie! 🚀✨

Join award‑nominated comedian Jon Hipkiss as he improvises a whole film — every character, every ship, every piece of music — completely solo and completely chaotic.
Expect beautifully funny mayhem, whether you’re a die‑hard fan or have never seen a lightsaber in your life.

A STAR WARS IMPROV SHOW: THE ONE-MAN MADE-UP MOVIE PARODY
📆 Wed 14 Oct, 8pm
🔗 https://oldtownhall.co.uk/events/a-star-wars-improv-show-the-one-man-made-up-movie-parody

May the improv be with you. ✨

Every day I'm bubblin' 🫧The Bubble Show is back — this time it’s bigger, brighter, and more mind‑blowing than ever! Crea...
22/08/2026

Every day I'm bubblin' 🫧

The Bubble Show is back — this time it’s bigger, brighter, and more mind‑blowing than ever! Created by Guinness World Record holder The Highland Joker, this award‑winning family show blends magic, science, storytelling, and bubble artistry into a colourful, joy‑filled adventure.

Expect giant bubbles, smoke bubbles, fire bubbles, a sparkling bubble cube, and even an erupting bubble volcano. It’s the kind of show that leaves kids wide‑eyed and grown‑ups grinning.

📆 Sat 10 Oct, 2pm
🔗 https://oldtownhall.co.uk/events/the-bubble-show-2

20/08/2026

We can't wait to kick off our Autumn season - what a September we've got planned!
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High Street, Old Town
Hemel Hempstead
HP13AE

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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