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/
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...
My Events
Lamphouse Theatre | Frankenstein (On a Budget) / Sat 19 Oct 2024
Sat 19 Oct, 7.30 pm Tickets: £13 / £11 Concessions* Runtime: Approx 1 hour One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget what...
Soul Light Events | An Evening of Mediumship / Sat 12 Oct 2024
Sat 12 Oct, 7.30 pm Doors Open at 7pm Tickets: Early Bird (Until 1/7/24) £15 / Regular Tickets £18 Soul Light Events are excited to bring you an Evening of Mediumship with Paul Bannister and Sandra Mitchelle Aetheri...
POINT NEMO by Josh Myers / Sun 08 Sep 2024
7.30pm Written and Directed by Josh Myers Devised by Josh Myers and Tom Kingman Run Time: approx. 1 Hour Suitable for 15+ All Tickets: £10 Point Nemo: the point in the ocean furthest from any land, the lo...
My Opportunities
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...
Drama / Storytelling Practitioner Call Out / Mon 28 Aug 2023
Create, Speak Thrive, Storytelling and/or Drama Artist Call Out Trestle Theatre Company are looking for an extra artist to join us for year 2 of our 2-year project ‘Create, Speak, Thrive: Bringing Words to Life.’ ...
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...