AFTER a two-week shutdown, the doors of the Alban Arena will reopen on Monday.

The city centre venue has been closed for a facelift to the upstairs bar and a general spruce up prior to the start of the autumn season next month.

Appearing during September are Fun Lovin’ Criminals, John Cooper Clarke, Brian Conley and Darius Campbell while the new season will also feature Armstrong and Miller, The Human League, The Hollies, Aled Jones, Peter Green and Friends and Larry Lamb in the Christmas panto Peter Pan.

Further details can be found at the website www.alban-arena.co.uk or the box office on 01727 844488 from 10.30am on Monday.