The Pitmen Painters tells the true story of the Ashington Art Group, a group of miners brought together by a desire to improve themselves through a Workers’ Educational Association appreciation of art class.
A popular theatre in Shropshire which was under threat of closure has been saved from the axe, it was revealed today.
Phew! - Shrewsbury’s West End is positively sweltering!
Taxpayers are to subsidise Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn to the tune of almost £340,000 this year, new figures revealed today.
One thing’s for sure – Shropshire is bursting with young theatrical talent that would seem right on any West End stage.
A tiny sprinkling of very brave males turned out in support of their WAGS at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre last night, as 1980s pop princess Toyah Willcox and the cast of Hormonal Housewives flew into town on their broomsticks to begin a run of this hilarious comedy.
Last minute rehearsals have taken place ahead of today’s opening of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College’s latest musical production, We Will Rock You.
More than 100 young performers will be continuing a 25-year tradition when they step out at a Shropshire theatre this weekend.
Shrewsbury Amateur Operatic Society, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, has taken over the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury this week for a full-cast performance of Chess.
Young people aged between eight and 21 are being invited to sign up for the Oakengates Theatre Youth Summer School.
Award-winning lyricist and author Sir Tim Rice has written a personal letter to a Shropshire amateur dramatics group who will perform one of his musical masterpieces this week.
Celebrity wildlife enthusiast Chris Packham entertained a sell-out crowd in Shropshire with stories of animals and spectacular photographs.
Monks, murder and mystery are heading to the Grand reports Andy Richardson.
One upon a time, it was a little-known Shropshire dance, music and acting company.
Stage star Sophie Bould spoke to Andy Richardson about being back where it all started.
Newport actress Sophie Bould is starring in High Society at Wolverhampton Grand. She reveals what makes a perfect weekend.
Television comedy duo The Chuckle Brothers gave families in Shrewsbury a half-term treat and laughs aplenty during a performance in the town.
If you go down to woods today you’re in for a big surprise . . . For the curtain has just gone up on an anniversary production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in Bayston Hill, near Shrewsbury.
Comedian Barry Cryer was forced to abandon a packed show at a theatre on the Shropshire border after he fell from the stage during his performance.
In culinary circles, they are revered like Royalty. Si King and Dave Myers, better known as The Hairy Bikers, are national treasures.
A week of high class dance is in store with two West Midlands venues staging dramatic productions.
Shakespeare’s ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet met their tragic end at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn last night.
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