Oakengates Theatre news


Runaway success for Shropshire pantomimes

Shropshire’s two major have pantomimes have proved to be runaway successes – with theatre bosses hailing one as a recordbreaker.


Panto hailed as huge success by Oakengates Theatre

Theatre bosses in Telford have hailed this year’s pantomime as a huge success, with nearly three quarters of the tickets sold despite the recession.


Tribute acts to appear at Telford fundraising show

Two of the UK’s top tribute acts will be headlining a bill full of local talent at a charity showcase in Telford.


Theatres boasting record ticket sales

Theatre Severn has announced record takings at the box office for its latest pantomime Aladdin – and theatres in Telford and Wolverhampton are reporting similar success stories with their festive offerings.


Robin Hood panto launch at Oakengates Theatre

A band of merry will be at Oakengates Theatre this Christmas when Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood roll into town. The panto will run from December 8 to January 2.


Roy Orbison tribute at Oakengates Theatre

A Roy Orbison impersonator will take to the stage in Telford on Friday during a show featuring a five piece show band.


Justin Moorhouse to play at Oakengates Theatre

Stand up comedian Justin Moorhouse will bring his own brand of humour to Oakengates Theatre tomorrow.


Bernie Clifton talks panto

Comedy and Crackerjack legend Bernie Clifton talks to Andrew Owen about being born during his parents’ ‘music hall act, performing comedy during a Zeppelin raid and appearing in pantomime at Oakengates. It’s just possible that not all of his stories are true.


Funnyman Dom Joly coming to Shropshire

The funnyman who brought comedy to the latest series of I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here! is planning concerts in Telford and Shrewsbury.


Treyc Cohen and Bernie Clifton switch on Telford lights

Hundreds of people braved the first big chill of winter to see X Factor finalist Treyc Cohen and stars from the Oakengates pantomime perform as a Shropshire shopping centre launched its Christmas celebrations.


Bernie Clifton talks about Telford pantomime

Tracey O’Sullivan was on hand to quiz wacky comedian Bernie Clifton during the Telford Shopping Centre lights switch-on. Bernie is starring in this year’s pantomime at Telford’s Oakengates Theatre.


Jenny Eclair drops Telford for Australia

Comedian Jenny Eclair today became the second star to scrap a gig in Shropshire to enter the TV jungle and join I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!


Oakengates Theatre unveils new programme

Comedians Gina Yashere, Russell Kane, Jenny Eclair and Joe Pasquale; speakers David Lloyd and Tony Benn and entertainer Julian Clary are among the stars planning performances at a Shropshire arts venue.


How tickled they were by Ken Dodd

“I dreamed of bright lights, beautiful people and champagne – then I woke up in Oakengates.” These were the words of legendary comedian Ken Dodd who tickled hundreds of fans during a near five hour performance in Shropshire last night.


Breaking the deal in comedy stakes

Reginald D Hunter didn’t plan to be a comedian, writes Andy Richardson.


Debate for over-55s to quiz candidates

Eight candidates fighting for Telford and Wrekin seats will come face to face for the first time since the general election was called at a special question and answer session in Oakengates next week.


Weather halts one-man show

A planned one-man show in Shropshire by EastEnders actor Larry Lamb, better known as Archie Mitchell, has been postponed until further notice.


Larry Lamb v Larry The Lamb

He is one of the most popular faces on the telly, the other is a children’s favourite from the 1970s — but it seems the people of Telford don’t know one from the other.


Pink my ride, says birthday girl Holly

This little princess was looking pretty in pink when she celebrated her birthday in style with a trip to a Shropshire theatre in a limousine.


Dodd to return for county date

One of Britain’s best known entertainers is planning a return to Shropshire following two sell-out shows in the county this year.


TV clash sees panto pulled

Shropshire theatre bosses were forced to take the unprecedented step of scrapping a panto performance due to poor ticket sales – as The X Factor frenzy gripped Britain.


Panto fun a laugh for all – oh yes it is!

More than 600 schoolchildren cheered, jeered, clapped and sang their way through Telford’s latest pantomime – and loved every minute.


Hundreds in festive spirit

Hundreds of people got into the Christmas spirit early in two Shropshire towns.


Sparkling switch-on for county’s lights

People from across Shropshire braved the cold weather and turned out for Christmas lights switch-ons across the county. Residents got into the Christmas spirit early at events in Shifnal, Oakengates, Newport, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Ellesmere and Newtown last night.


Scrooge show cast bring festive cheer

Some talented actors are not only treading the boards to bring a Christmas classic to life in Telford but they also turned their hands to promoting festive tipples to really compliment the season.


Wicked time for all as panto unveiled

TV soap star Kay Purcell has waved goodbye to the Yorkshire Dales to take part in a Shropshire town’s annual pantomime spectacular.


National treasure planning group therapy

National treasure Des O’Connor is planning laugh-a-long group therapy when he visits Telford for a performance at The Place @ Oakengates Theatre. Andy Richardson caught up with the permatanned star.


Finalists wow crowds at sell-out contest

The winner of talent contest, Telford’s Got Talent, got a standing ovation from more than 500 people who had packed into a county theatre for the sell-out show.


Emmerdale star brings Beef on tour

A lively new show performed by the Hull Truck touring theatre company will be arriving at Oakengates Theatre on Tuesday, May 5, at 7.30pm.


Medium has the power to astonish

Just over three weeks ago, acclaimed TV psychic Tony Stockwell gave me a personal reading over the telephone, correctly identifying a stranger’s picture as my late father and pinpointing eerily specific details surrounding his death.

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