TRESTLE Arts Base in St Albans is throwing open its doors to the public for a free Explore Day backstage on Tuesday. Visitors can try on costumes in the dressing rooms, take over the theatre s light and sound controls or plant a seed in Trestle s garden i

TRESTLE Arts Base in St Albans is throwing open its doors to the public for a free Explore Day backstage on Tuesday.

Visitors can try on costumes in the dressing rooms, take over the theatre's light and sound controls or plant a seed in Trestle's garden in Russet Drive .

Workshops on offer include a chance to make your own shadow puppet, join in mask making or take part in some writing with local playwright and author Anna Reynolds.

A theatre spokesperson said: "People - either children or adults - can also get a sneak preview of the ideas behind Trestle's next touring production."

To take part in the mask and physical theatre workshops, please register by calling the Trestle box office on 01727 850950.

For more information about the Explore Day visit www.trestle.org.uk/explore or call the box office.