
It is unusual to picture the warring families of the Montagues and the Capulets as savage tribes scavenging a living from the ruins around them - but the setting of Ludlow Castle makes Kate Saxon’s bold version of Shakespeare’s tale of doomed lovers more than convincing, writes Hannah Costigan.

Cockney due Chas and Dave are to perform in Ludlow next month.

Rural arts organisation Arts Alive will be offering fun-packed family entertainment when it takes part in the Dynamics Puppet Festival during June.
The organisers of a series of shows with big name stars at a theatre on the Shropshire border have reassured punters the acts appearing are the genuine article.
A former Shropshire student who is now a West End star is returning to the county for two special performances of songs from hit shows.
May is set to be a fun-packed month for visitors to Shrewsbury’s new riverside entertainment venue, Theatre Severn.
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A very special family show is on stage at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn on Saturday May 16. ‘The Tales of Peter Rabbit’ brings to life the amazing books of Beatrix Potter
Pop star Marti Pellow today announced an extra date in Tenbury Wells after fans snapped up tickets for a concert in June.