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]
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The Mirror Crack'd
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Photos from our production of "The Mirror Crack'd" taken by Ella Tomlin
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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.
A note from the Chairman of Pump House Theatre
Long-Awaited Improvement Works to Start at Watford Pump House Next Month
Although we have not yet reached our fundraising target to be able to kick off the major work to rebuild the theatre with a new roof, we're pleased to announce that some essential improvements will be taking place over the summer.
The facilities behind the back wall of the theatre will be knocked down so that three prefabricated units can be installed to replace the backstage dressing rooms, toilet and workshop. This will create much improved facilities for performers and make the stage fully accessible to all as they will all now be on the same level.
This means the theatre will be closed from mid-August until the end of October. However, the rest of the venue – the Colne River Room, Charles Room, Cafe and Upper Rehearsal Rooms – will remain open for use throughout this time.
The Pump House was created by converting an old Victorian building into a theatre more than 50 years ago. And like many very old buildings the arts facility has reached the point where it needs some major refurbishment work to remain functioning.
While these initial improvement works take place, fundraising efforts will continue to plug the shortfall needed to be able to replace the failing roof. Due to current building regulations the only way to do this is to rebuild the theatre section with new foundations, new steelwork and some new wall sections.
A few years ago, we launched the Raise the Roof Appeal which successfully secured £850,000 for the project. But we revealed in June that a further £450,000 is urgently needed to meet the rising construction costs. Off the back of this recent campaign a further £50,000 has been raised - a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to this. But it does mean we are still £400,000 short of the amount needed.
So along with our efforts to secure funds, we are asking for people’s ongoing support to help us fulfil our ambition to upgrade this much-loved arts space and secure its future for the community for the next 50 years.
Thank you for your dedicated support.
Lee Farman,
Chairman of the Pump House Theatre and Arts Trust
https://pumphouse.info/raise-the-roof/
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.
A note from the Chairman of Pump House Theatre
Long-Awaited Improvement Works to Start at Watford Pump House Next Month
Although we have not yet reached our fundraising target to be able to kick off the major work to rebuild the theatre with a new roof, we're pleased to announce that some essential improvements will be taking place over the summer.
The facilities behind the back wall of the theatre will be knocked down so that three prefabricated units can be installed to replace the backstage dressing rooms, toilet and workshop. This will create much improved facilities for performers and make the stage fully accessible to all as they will all now be on the same level.
This means the theatre will be closed from mid-August until the end of October. However, the rest of the venue – the Colne River Room, Charles Room, Cafe and Upper Rehearsal Rooms – will remain open for use throughout this time.
The Pump House was created by converting an old Victorian building into a theatre more than 50 years ago. And like many very old buildings the arts facility has reached the point where it needs some major refurbishment work to remain functioning.
While these initial improvement works take place, fundraising efforts will continue to plug the shortfall needed to be able to replace the failing roof. Due to current building regulations the only way to do this is to rebuild the theatre section with new foundations, new steelwork and some new wall sections.
A few years ago, we launched the Raise the Roof Appeal which successfully secured £850,000 for the project. But we revealed in June that a further £450,000 is urgently needed to meet the rising construction costs. Off the back of this recent campaign a further £50,000 has been raised - a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to this. But it does mean we are still £400,000 short of the amount needed.
So along with our efforts to secure funds, we are asking for people’s ongoing support to help us fulfil our ambition to upgrade this much-loved arts space and secure its future for the community for the next 50 years.
Thank you for your dedicated support.
Lee Farman,
Chairman of the Pump House Theatre and Arts Trust
https://pumphouse.info/raise-the-roof/
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