Trestle Theatre Company

Home
United Kingdom
St Albans
Trestle Theatre Company

Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company based in St Albans, at 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 f

ull 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.

31/08/2026

Water is rarely static, and neither are we.

We're delighted to welcome artist Toni Gates to Trestle Arts Base this September for Fluid Emotions, a collection of textured acrylic waterscapes exploring the quiet parallel between water and human emotion.

From deep muted blues that speak to solitude, to vibrant refractions of light that capture hope, each piece invites you to pause and project your own story onto the canvas.

📍 Trestle Arts Base, Russet Dr, St Albans AL4 0JQ
🗓️ Saturday 5 to Saturday 26 September 2026
🎨 Part of Herts Open Studios

Free meet the artist drop-ins 10am to 2pm on Saturdays 5th and 26th, and Wednesdays 9th, 16th and 23rd September.

More info: tgart.net
gates.art

27/08/2026

🎭 Something wonderful is coming to Trestle Arts Base this October!⁠
⁠
We're thrilled to be hosting Tiny Giants, a playful, hands-on puppetry workshop for children aged 5–11, brought to us by the fantastic team at ⁠
⁠
On Friday 30 October (10.30am - 12.30pm), children will build their own puppet from found materials, think newspaper, tin foil, scraps of fabric and yes, even old socks, then bring their character to life through storytelling, drama games, and a short group performance.⁠
⁠
It's going to be a wonderful morning of creativity, collaboration and imagination, and every child goes home with their handmade creation.⁠
⁠
📅 Date: Friday 30 Oct
🕙 Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm⁠
👧🧒 Ages: 5–11⁠
💷 Cost: From £8 per child⁠
⁠
Visit https://tinyurl.com/TinyGiantsWkShp to find out more!⁠
⁠
Know a family who'd love this? Share this post and spread the word! 💛⁠
⁠
⁠

24/08/2026

🚀 Big News at Trestle Arts Base: Welcoming Our New Creative Participation Duo!

We are thrilled to officially introduce Leda Douglas and Tristen ZiJuin as the newest additions to our Creative Participation team!

🎭✨Leda joins us as our new Creative Participation Practitioner. She is an Oxford School of Drama graduate with a background in street dance and Lecoq physical theatre, bringing extensive UK and U.S. touring experience. Tristen steps into the role of Creative Participation Assistant. As a Malaysian-born performer, director, and founder of The Fever Kinetic, he made history as one of Malaysia’s youngest award-winning choreographers.

Together, they bring incredible expertise in ensemble work, physical theatre, and youth empowerment. They will be leading as well as supporting our vital community groups.

Hear from our new team members:

💬 Leda: "Hi, I'm Leda Douglas, your friendly new Creative Participant Practitioner at Trestle Arts Base. Fun fact: I come from a family of artists, carpenters and dancers so am delighted to be joining this creative team!"

💬 Tristen: "Hello everyone! Tristen here! I'm an actor and facilitator with a deep love for storytelling and ensemble work and I'm so excited to join this vibrant community. Looking forward to meeting everyone and making some bold, beautiful theatre together!"

🍂 Autumn Term Bookings Are Now Open! We are currently taking bookings for the upcoming term.

Don't miss the chance for your young creatives or community members to collaborate with Leda and Tristen.

🔗 Head over to www.trestle.org.uk for full details on classes, schedules, and how to secure your spot!

20/08/2026

📚 GCSE Results Day

To every student picking up their results today, however you are feeling right now, well done for all the hard work you have put in this year.

Remember, an exam result is a snapshot, not a forecast. There is so much more ahead of you than a piece of paper can show.

Wishing you all the very best for whatever comes next.

18/08/2026

This Saturday, join as they present John: An Unknown Life at Trestle Arts Base.

A week in the life of John: café worker, sci-fi fan, loved and sometimes lonely. Written by Kate Harding from workshops with the cast, this is a powerful, funny and honest story from an all-neurodiverse company, celebrating resilience while revealing the barriers people with learning disabilities face every day.

📅 Sat 22 Aug, 4.30pm
🎟️ £5, book at https://tinyurl.com/PurpleAS

Dedicated to the memory of Paul. 💜

13/08/2026

🎓 A Level Results Day

To everyone collecting their results today, however today has felt, we are proud of you.

Whatever the results say, they do not define you. Your journey from here, whatever shape it takes, is entirely your own.

Wishing every one of you the very best for whatever comes next!

12/08/2026

🎭 Happy International Youth Day!

This year's theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," feels made for Trestle.

Every week, Trestle School of Drama brings together young people from across St Albans and beyond, each with their own story, yet a shared ambition to create, perform and be seen.

From our youngest BEGIN performers, through EVOLVE and EMERGE, to our oldest class, ADVANCE, we watch confidence grow and friendships form. Our Youth Leadership Board gives young people a genuine say in shaping Trestle's future too!

Today we celebrate every one of them. Thank you for bringing your whole selves to Trestle Arts Base.

30/07/2026

This August, bring John: An Unknown Life to .

A week in the life of John: café worker, sci-fi fan, loved and sometimes lonely. A powerful, funny, honest story from an all-neurodiverse cast, celebrating resilience and revealing the barriers people with learning disabilities face every day.

📅 Sat 22 Aug, 4.30pm | 🎟️ £5

Book now: https://tinyurl.com/PurpleAS

Dedicated to the memory of Paul. 💜

25/07/2026

Not all heroes wear capes. Some are made from old socks and tin foil... and they're coming to Trestle Arts Base this October.⁠
⁠
We're so excited to welcome Tiny Giants, a fun, hands-on puppetry workshop for young people aged 5-11, brought to you by the brilliant folk at ⁠
⁠
On Friday 30 October (10.30am–12.30pm), young makers will craft their very own puppet from everyday odds and ends, then breathe life into their creation through storytelling, drama games, and a short group performance.⁠
⁠
A workshop full of making, playing and imagining together, and every child takes their handmade puppet home at the end!⁠
⁠
📅 Friday 30 October
🕙 10.30am–12.30pm
👧🧒 Ages 5–11⁠
💷 Tickets from £8
⁠
Tap https://tinyurl.com/ydfnnnz5 to book your spot!⁠
⁠
Know a family who'd love this? Tag them below or share this post! 💛⁠
⁠

24/07/2026

Over Summer Holidays our amazing on site café will be operating slightly different opening hours. These may be subject to change so please check before visiting!⁠
⁠
We look forward to seeing you! 👋⁠
⁠

Address

Trestle Arts Base
Saint Albans
AL40JQ

Telephone

+441727850950

Website

https://www.trestle.org.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Trestle Theatre Company posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Trestle Theatre Company:

Want your establishment to be the top-listed Arts & Entertainment in St Albans?