Belmont Theatre is an established multi-award winning resident theatre company which usually performs three times a year at The Pump House Theatre , Watford, Hertfordshire. The group rehearses in the Carpenders Park Community Hall.
Although an amateur company, run entirely by volunteers, we strive for excellence in all theatrical matters and perform a wide variety of productions (classic dramas, comedies and thrillers), which often sell out.
We cater for all levels of experience from beginners to professionals (unpaid). Besides the actors, an average production can need up to 30 people behind the scenes to put the production on so we always need new members with diverse skills.
If you are interested in learning a bit more, please contact [email protected]
Although an amateur company, run entirely by volunteers, we strive for excellence in all theatrical matters and perform a wide variety of productions (classic dramas, comedies and thrillers), which often sell out.
We cater for all levels of experience from beginners to professionals (unpaid). Besides the actors, an average production can need up to 30 people behind the scenes to put the production on so we always need new members with diverse skills.
If you are interested in learning a bit more, please contact [email protected]
.OUR NEXT PRODUCTION
The Mirror Crack'd 27-30 May 2026 Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d - a new adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff. Directed by Carole Baynes In 1960s England, a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful, and now the village has been thrown into a frenzy by the news that a glamorous American film star has bought the Manor House. Miss Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by. Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger. This adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous novel brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets. Tickets via our box office 07917 324179 or online via Ticketsource |
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A Doll's House Photos courtesy of Cat Cross
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Praise for A Doll's House:
The performance was a masteerpiece of acting by the whole cast. Congratulations to everyone involved both on stage and behind the scenes. This was SUPERB! My sincere congratulations to the entire team - actors, backstage and front of house. Fantastic! I really thought that it was superbly cast and excellently acted. Well done to all involved. |
THE PUMP HOUSE
EXCITING TIMES AHEAD IN 2026
Ambitious plans are now being developed by the Theatre Trustees to significantly improve the audience capacity of the theatre and to provide new improved accommodation backstage.
Currently the theatre capacity is 120 and the new plans include for the provision of a new balcony with an extra 35 seats which will ensure extra income being achieved.
The existing roof to the theatre is unfortunately not well insulated and there are some minor areas of water leakage. To accommodate the new balcony it will be necessary to provide a new roof at a higher level and this new roof will be well insulated to current building standards, so the heating efficiency of the theatre will naturally be enhanced.
The audience experience will be totally different and Belmont Theatre totally support this ambitious project.
The current single storey backstage accommodation for the actors and the backstage crew is very basic and comprises of two small dressing rooms, a scenery store plus one toilet.
The new proposal is to totally demolish the existing single storey accommodation and build a two-storey structure with vastly improved dressing rooms, toilets and shower facilities plus a scenery store. Also there will be a further accommodation that could be used as a dressing room or a meeting room.
This new structure will go right out to the rear perimeter boundary line (next to the car showroom parking area) increasing the foot-print of the theatre.
There will be improved access to the existing high level lighting and sound deck which will make life for the technical staff so much easier.
As you can probably visualise and appreciate, the amount of planning and logistics involved in this major project is monumental.
The theatre will be closed for an anticipated period of six months, but timing of course is subject to the selected Contractors' programming. As soon as we have further information this will be available on the Belmont Theatre websitewww.belmonttheatre.co.uk
A full 'over the building' scaffolding will be required which naturally impinge on the car parking space plus the Contractors site accommodation,access,storage of materials, all of which will severely reduce the car parking space available.
The Colne Valley Hall and bar will remain open plus the Charles Room and the first floor front rehearsal room so there will be some ongoing income.
These works will be a brilliant addition to the theatre and fully confirm and establish The Pump House as the Arts Hub for Watford.
The Pump House has been raising money toward this ambitious project and more donations will be very welcome. In the foyer is a card machine enabling people, via their credit/debit cards to make a donation. Please donate towards the work that is going to start hopefully in 2026.
Thanks
Belmont Theatre Company April 2026
EXCITING TIMES AHEAD IN 2026
Ambitious plans are now being developed by the Theatre Trustees to significantly improve the audience capacity of the theatre and to provide new improved accommodation backstage.
Currently the theatre capacity is 120 and the new plans include for the provision of a new balcony with an extra 35 seats which will ensure extra income being achieved.
The existing roof to the theatre is unfortunately not well insulated and there are some minor areas of water leakage. To accommodate the new balcony it will be necessary to provide a new roof at a higher level and this new roof will be well insulated to current building standards, so the heating efficiency of the theatre will naturally be enhanced.
The audience experience will be totally different and Belmont Theatre totally support this ambitious project.
The current single storey backstage accommodation for the actors and the backstage crew is very basic and comprises of two small dressing rooms, a scenery store plus one toilet.
The new proposal is to totally demolish the existing single storey accommodation and build a two-storey structure with vastly improved dressing rooms, toilets and shower facilities plus a scenery store. Also there will be a further accommodation that could be used as a dressing room or a meeting room.
This new structure will go right out to the rear perimeter boundary line (next to the car showroom parking area) increasing the foot-print of the theatre.
There will be improved access to the existing high level lighting and sound deck which will make life for the technical staff so much easier.
As you can probably visualise and appreciate, the amount of planning and logistics involved in this major project is monumental.
The theatre will be closed for an anticipated period of six months, but timing of course is subject to the selected Contractors' programming. As soon as we have further information this will be available on the Belmont Theatre websitewww.belmonttheatre.co.uk
A full 'over the building' scaffolding will be required which naturally impinge on the car parking space plus the Contractors site accommodation,access,storage of materials, all of which will severely reduce the car parking space available.
The Colne Valley Hall and bar will remain open plus the Charles Room and the first floor front rehearsal room so there will be some ongoing income.
These works will be a brilliant addition to the theatre and fully confirm and establish The Pump House as the Arts Hub for Watford.
The Pump House has been raising money toward this ambitious project and more donations will be very welcome. In the foyer is a card machine enabling people, via their credit/debit cards to make a donation. Please donate towards the work that is going to start hopefully in 2026.
Thanks
Belmont Theatre Company April 2026
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