On Licence

Abbey Theatre

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
Abbey Theatre
Address
Abbey Theatre, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DL
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500633
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
6 October 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music, Films, Plays, Dance
Food hygiene rating
4 out of 5 (good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 09:30-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:30-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:00
Plays
Mon to Sat 00:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-02:00, other: 24 Hour Entertainathon. Occasional fundraising event, not more than once every two years. Front doors are locked at midnight, and members and their invited guests only are admitted between 24.00 and 09.00.
Films
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Live Music
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Recorded Music
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Perform Dance
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Facilities for making music
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Facilities for dancing
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30, other: To 00.00 on bank holidays.
Licence conditions (33)
  1. Conditions carried over from the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
  2. This Licence is subject to the provisions of the said Act, to the Regulations and Conditions now or from time to time made by the above Council and to any Additional Conditions included on this Licence.
  3. Additional Conditions
  4. 1) The electrical installation shall be inspected at least once in every five years, or such lesser period as is considered appropriate to the individual case, by a competent electrical engineer appointed by or on behalf of the licensee of the premises and a certificate stating the condition of the installation shall after each inspection, be forwarded to the Council by or on behalf of the licensee of the premises.
  5. 2) The number of persons (excluding staff and attendants) to be allowed at any one time in the licensed premises shall not exceed:
  6. Theatre - 244
  7. Annex - 90
  8. Note: Copies of the Regulations and Conditions at present in force may be obtained on application to the Licensing Officer, Environment and Health Department, St Albans City and District Council, Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Herts AL1 3JE
  9. Conditions carried over from the Theatres Act 1968
  10. This Licence is subject to the Regulations and Conditions now or from time to time made by the Council and to any Additional Conditions included on this Licence.
  11. 1) The number of persons (excluding staff and attendants) to be allowed at any one time in the licensed premises shall not exceed:
  12. Copies of the Regulations and Conditions at present in force may be obtained on application to the Licensing Officer, Environment and Health Department, St Albans City and District Council, Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Herts AL1 3JE
  13. The applicant has stated that they will carry out the following conditions to promote the four licensing objectives:
  14. general - all four licensing objectives
  15. Extended opening until midnight for sale and consumption of alcohol on certain Friday and Saturday evenings for cast, crew and their friends only at private parties. Front doors of main building to be locked as usual by 23.00 when general public leave.
  16. Extended hours may also be used for occasional social functions, with admission to invited guests only.
  17. We do not envisage any change to our currnet modus operandi.
  18. The prevention of crime and disorder:
  19. To avoid productions and entertainment which might encourage disorderly behaviour.
  20. Staff briefed to request proof of age if necessary.
  21. Main front doors to building to be locked by 23.00, after which only members and invited guests will be admitted.
  22. Only members to be advised of occasional extended oening times.
  23. Public Safety:
  24. The premises is managed in good order and complies with Health and Safety and fire Safety regulations.
  25. Staff training procedures are in place.
  26. Abbey Theatre is already a non-smoking buliding.
  27. The prevention of public nuisance:
  28. Letters were sent on 24 June 2005 to residents backing onto the theatre, informing them of our application, and we will communicate with then as necessary.
  29. Members will be asked to remove cars from the car park at the rear of the building by 23.00 to avoid disturbing neighbouring residents.
  30. No significant change to our current schedule is intended under the new licence, particularly relating to early morning or late night events.
  31. The protection of children from harm:
  32. Further training for Box office and Front of House staff to deal with enforcing restrictions on age limits for entry to films, according to classification by relevant film body.
  33. Rooms with no access to the bar available for young people's groups.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/abbey-theatre-al1-d715073c07