Alexander Williams is a teacher, writer and singer based in Watford. Twice part of The Royal Court’s prestigious Young Writers’ groups, he was selected by Penguins Books in 2016 to attend their WriteNow event, aimed at increasing diversity in publishing, where he presented his LGBT themed YA novel His Hidden Wings (published by TSL Books 2018). His children’s book Wendy The Whale was published by Wynstone’s Press in 2011. Plays include: Ophelia (2009); Thyestes (2008, received a 3 star review from The Guardian’sMichael Billington); Dinner and a Doughnut (Scriptspace 2012); One Day On The Train (Scripted at Southwark Playhouse 2012); Stronger (Talawa Hotspots, 2012); Ten Dates(Bossanyi Studio 2014, Attico Arts Café 2016, London Improv Theatre 2017); Gust (Pen Fed Festival 2017) and The Lost Children, a Key Stage 2/3 musical for schools.

The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre is Watford's cultural hub for community arts and emerging talent. With over 36,000 people from all ages and backgrounds step over the threshold each year to either entertain or be entertained, there is something for everyone.

This What's On Watford podcast was setup to support, raise awareness and promote the amazing cultural scene that Watford has.

The Pump House Watford has been running for over 50 years and we’ve seen so much incredible theatre, art, music, dance, drama, workshops, classes, events and more take part here over that time. Our historic building houses a well specified small theatre, a flexible function room, a cosy arts space and a rehearsal room.