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Free theatre scheme for young adults

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Thousands of young people in Shropshire will now be able to attend theatrical productions at Oakengates for free from February 2009, as part of a government-funded nationwide scheme.

Panto was a brilliant night out

Bridgnorth

LETTERS: I didn’t even really want to go as the thought of having to climb Bridgnorth theatre’s dark steep steps on a cold night in order to sit for a few hours watching amateurs perform some rubbish adaptation of a pantomime seemed distinctly less appealing than a night in the pub.

Curtain closes on Music Hall

The cast on stage for the final pantomime at the Shrewsbury Music Hall. Pictures by Peter Flemmich

Shrewsbury’s Music Hall received a standing ovation before the auditorium closed its doors last night for the last time after 169 years.

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Nolan sister set to hit town stage

Nolan sister Maureen Nolan is to tread the boards at Shrewsbury’s new theatre in the lead role in Blood Brothers.

P.S. It’s Paul Squire

Paul Squire was once a big name on British television, with shows on ITV and BBC1. As he stars as Professor Crackpot in the pantomime Beauty and the Beast at Oakengates, he tells Andrew Owen why he’s quite happy not being famous.

Farewell panto enjoys record ticket sales

Shrewsbury’s pantomime Robin Hood has seen record ticket sales with people eager to see the last performance at the Music Hall.

County pantomime’s big night

The stars were shining brightly in Telford for the opening night of Oakengates theatre’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.

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Pam adds a date for theatre

Managers at Shrewsbury’s new £28 million theatre have added an extra performance by poet Pam Ayres to cope with the high demand for tickets.

Familiar faces prepare for the show

Rehearsals have begun for a panto which will be bringing familiar faces from stage and screen to Telford this Christmas - and a touch of magic.

Curtains up for last panto at hall

The last pantomime to be staged at Shrewsbury’s Music Hall was due to open today.

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