TrestleTheatre Trestle Arts Base

Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company with a 40-year history. Our mission is to inspire creativity for all through participation and dialogue. We do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind and playful attitude using masks and mask technique to unlock creativity.

We open up opportunities for everyone to engage with the arts, unleash their creativity, and increase confidence and general wellbeing through participation. Working with our masks presents participants especially those who may otherwise struggle to communicate their stories, feelings and thoughts, with a liberating canvas to be creative, and join with others to build confidence and self-expression.

Our Aims

Create and deliver high quality mask and physical theatre performances and training locally, nationally and internationally.

Support creative growth and improved mental health and well-being through our participatory work with young people and adults.

Send high quality, handcrafted Trestle mask sets and accessible resources across the world

Run Trestle Arts Base as a welcoming venue for professional artists and creative space for local communities

Deliver professional development for teachers and arts practitioners, including MA, PGCE and CPD training.

Partner with professional artists and companies in the development and sharing of their work

Arts Award Provision
Trestle is also an Artsmark Partner delivering all of our workshops and participatory projects in line with the quality principles.

View my website http://www.trestle.org.uk/

My Location

Trestle Arts Base

Russet Drive
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0JQ

Telephone: 01727 850 950
Email: rhian@trestle.org.uk
Website: http://www.trestle.org.uk/

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Disciplines

Performing Arts, Places / Venues / Event, Theatre

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My News

Trestle Resident Artist / Company - Call Out / Mon 07 Nov 2022

Following a successful first Artist in Residence scheme working with Divya Kasturi Dance, Trestle Theatre are pleased to announce that they are now receiving applications for their Artist / Company in residence for 2023....

Trestle School of Drama opens its doors this September! / Mon 03 Jul 2017

We are delighted to announce that following on from the launch of our Trestle SUMMER Schools, Trestle School of Drama will kick off this Autumn with weekly classes for all young people aged 4 – 21. Spearheaded by Tres...

The Yarico Education Programme / Thu 01 Oct 2015

‘…The slave trade is probably one of the biggest blights in the history of this sceptered isle and is something that is very rarely mentioned. That has all changed now with…“Yarico” a powerfully emotional story of love a...

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My Events

Ann Marie Whitton Exhibition | St Albans and Penzance Paintings / Fri 01 Nov to Sat 21 Dec 2024 (2 months)

Ann Marie Whitton, is a versatile multidisciplinary artist with over thirty years of experience whose pieces can be found in international collections and prestigious galleries. Her current exhibition contrasts vibrant w...

St Albans Library Workshops | On The Map / Wed 18 Sep to Wed 18 Dec 2024 (3 months)

Join us at St Albans Library for 4 drop-in masterclasses looking at our famous theatre masks, and exploring physical theatre. Through drama activities and exploration create and meet new characters that help put St Alban...

Trestle School Of Drama | Creatures Of The Night Workshop / Wed 30 Oct 2024

Join Trestle this October as we explore the creatures we find in the shadows, look out for who’s lurking around the corner and ready ourselves for some inevitable jump scares! Inspired by the classics we all know and...

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My Opportunities

Trestle Youth Board Members (Voluntary) / Sat 28 Sep 2024

We are looking for passionate individuals aged 11 - 25 who are committed to developing Trestle and passionate about theatre! As well as engaging in and representing Trestle as a whole, Board members would also represe...

Trestle Operations and Maintenance Manager / Fri 05 Apr 2024

Application deadline Noon 5 April 2024 We are delighted to announce the availability of a full-time position within the Trestle team, focusing on the comprehensive management of venue operations at Trestle Arts Base. ...

Trestle Creative Associate / Fri 20 Oct 2023

About Trestle Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company with a 40-year history. Our mission is to inspire creativity for all through participation and dialogue. We do this by approaching opportunities with an ope...

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My Videos

Trestle Half Masks: Promotional Film

As one of the leading Mask Theatre Companies in the world, Trestle's half masks and accompanying workshops are the culmination of many years of work in storytelling with a focus on physicality and visual theatre. “Thi...

Snow Queen Trailer

Adapted From Hans Christian Andersen’s Magical Tale This unique adaptation brings together an old European story, with Indian mythology and exotic locations – resulting in a performance rich in colour, music and unfor...

Working with Trestle Masks: Skills and Ideas

With Trestle Associate Director Oliver Jones Trestle Masks are an exciting addition to any classroom or workshop environment, this short video will introduce you to some of the key ways into working with our three dif...

My Spaces

Trestle for Classes and Workshops

We know how important it is to find the right place to hold your classes and with our theatrical experience in our unique building (a former chapel) we believe we have something unusual to offer. We are proud of our ...

Trestle for Business

We know how important it is to find the right venue for your business event. Whether you are planning a seminar, conference or meeting, Trestle Arts Base is the ideal setting. A unique chapel conversion situated in the t...