A Home For Live Performance In The Heart Of St Albans.

The Maltings Theatre has been a part of St Albans’ cultural scene for the past 30 years, building a rich heritage and providing a home for scores of live performances that might otherwise have struggled to find a stage.

Many of the UK’s great performers of the last three decades have appeared at the venue – from Eddie Izzard to Steven Berkoff, Jackie Dankworth to Stan Tracey.

After a period of temporary closure, OVO took over the management of The Maltings Theatre in 2011. Over the past decade, it has breathed new life into this venerable cultural venue and re-established the theatre’s presence and reputation as a performance venue and arts education space for children and young people.

The Maltings Theatre is available for hire for performances, meetings, classes and events of all types. Click here to find out more about hiring the theatre.

Hire The Maltings

The Maltings Theatre has a number of spaces you can hire, either all together or separately. From our state-of-the-art Theatre Auditorium, our perfect rehearsal and dressing room space The Green Room, the intimate Meeting Room or our vibrant Foyer/Bar. We’re sure you’ll beable to find exactly what you need at The Maltings.

The Maltings Shows

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Ladies Down Under

13th-22nd February 2025

Following their successful run of Ladies’ Day in 2022, Breakaway Theatre Company is excited to be returning to The Maltings...

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Rabbits Out Of The Hat

2nd March 2025

Rabbits Out of the Hat is a whimsical play about a magic show, fun for all ages. By turns amazing,...

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Alex Kealy: The Fear

9th May 2025

After a 5-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Alex Kealy is taking his new stand-up show about fear on...

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The Art of Guitar: An Evening of Classical and Spanish Favourites

15th November 2025

Join Maestro Mark Jennings for an enthralling evening of virtuoso guitar classics. This acclaimed guitarist has won the hearts and...