Arts in Stevenage
Information about the arts scene in Stevenage.
Music, Dance and Drama
Information about local events, groups and classes.
Choral and Drama
Stevenage Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra is made up of musicians from Stevenage and the surrounding area. It's aims are to provide quality performances of classical music for local people, and to enhance the enjoyment and understanding of the music for its members.
The orchestra performs typically 3-4 public concerts each season.
Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 8.00pm (term time only) at the Community Arts Centre, Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage. New players, especially strings and brass players are welcome.
Website : www.stevenagesymphony.org
Stevenage Music & Arts Centre
Valley School, Valley Way
Stevenage, Herts SG2 9AB
Telephone: 01438 351138
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk
The Arts Pavilion at Roaring Meg is used by various groups to rehearse.
- Stevenage Ladies Choir
- Stevenage Male Voice Choir
- The Lytton Players - are an amateur dramatic and musical society with a youth theatre group for 8 to 18 year olds.
- Fusion - for young people this drama club meet at the Bowes Lyon Centre.
There are lots of dance classes held all over Stevenage ranging from ballet to hip hop, street and jive. To find out more visit Herts County Council website via the link below for a list of dance classes in Stevenage.
Stevenage Choral Society
Stevenage Choral Society are a mixed voice choir currently about 90 strong and perform mainly works from the classical repertoire. Anyone who wants to sing is welcome to come along and "give it a try".
They perform both amateur and professional soloists and use amateur and professional orchestras and bands for accompaniment.
If you would like to go along to rehearsals they take place every Monday in School Term Time at 7.45pm in the Leys School, Ripon Road, Stevenage - all voices welcome!
Events and Venues
Rock in the Park is a free event which is held once a year during the summer and showcases local bands.
The Gordon Craig Theatre has been entertaining audiences from across the home counties since it first opened its doors in 1975. This 500 seat theatre provides a varied programme of live entertainment, ranging from one-night variety-music shows to week long drama productions. The theatre has also maintained a proud tradition of presenting first rate opera, dance and orchestral concerts. Call the box office for more information on 0800 131 030 or visit the website where you can book tickets online.
The Gordon Craig Theatre