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September 13, 2024

Welcome to the Dakota Guest House... Blackberry Fair warm up event promises to entertain

Your World|Sep 13

September 9, 2024

World premiere of Post Office scandal musical in Ludlow

Your World|Sep 9

September 5, 2024

'I thought we were facing a UFO - but it turned out to be leaking urine' – Astronaut Tim Peake tells all to Birmingham's Symphony Hall audience

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 5

August 31, 2024

Live cannibal trial is coming to Shrewsbury!

Your World|Aug 31

Multi-award-winning writer heading to Shrewsbury for one night only

Your World|Aug 31

August 23, 2024

Arts centre launches new stage school classes

Your World|Aug 23

August 22, 2024

Call for budding performers as Shrewsbury panto crew seeks girls to join Brad Fitt on stage

Shrewsbury entertainment|Aug 22

August 21, 2024

It's panto time in Oswestry - oh yes it it!

Entertainment|Aug 21

August 5, 2024

Performance venue that's 'punched above its weight' is back after four-year closure

Much Wenlock|Aug 5

July 7, 2024

High Sheriff hosting show about murdering medics - all in the name of charity

Entertainment|Jul 7

June 25, 2024

Britain's Got Talent Star included in line-up for Penkridge Open Air festival

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jun 25

Actress prepares to pass torch of iconic My Fair Lady role to her own granddaughter - 39 years on

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jun 25

June 16, 2024

TV stars lined up for independent book shops' events

Entertainment|Jun 16

June 9, 2024

Carole King musical all set to hit county stage

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jun 9

May 30, 2024

Comedy legend Ken Dodd's widow set to start a giggling memories tour of the UK in Shrewsbury

Features|May 30

May 26, 2024

Curtain to go up on David Walliams' Awful Auntie

May 17, 2024

Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

Theatre & Comedy|May 17

May 14, 2024

New variety show featuring TV's Alistair McGowan set to compete a weekend of events for forest cause

South Shropshire entertainment|May 14

April 30, 2024

Am-dram groups ready for performances around region

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 30

April 24, 2024

Telford parks to host three outdoor summer shows as theatre remains closed for refurb

April 23, 2024

Kym Marsh to play iconic Cruella as show heads to Birmingham

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 23

April 21, 2024

Steps-tacular new musical hits the stage

Features|Apr 21

April 17, 2024

Review: Dead Donkey reawakened for 21st century

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 17

'This is not just a show; it's a journey through the cosmos' says group bringing show to Ludlow

Entertainment|Apr 17

April 15, 2024

Liverpool comic famous for viral crowd work videos is coming to Shrewsbury Comedy Festival

Shrewsbury entertainment|Apr 15

April 12, 2024

Fringe Fun: Celebrity resident Alistair to bring three TV pals to Ludlow for festival

Attractions|Apr 12

April 10, 2024

Watch as hilarious Britain's Got Talent impressionist Ben Nickless prepares for Shropshire gig - with very cheeky cameo from panto legend Eric Smith

Shrewsbury entertainment|Apr 10

March 27, 2024

Wolves is the butt of the joke as I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue lands at the Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 27

March 25, 2024

It's news, but not as we know it says Dead Donkey creator Andy Hamilton amid stage adaptation

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 25

March 23, 2024

Julian Clary delighted to able to show off his outrageous side on visit to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

Entertainment|Mar 23

March 13, 2024

Telford Theatre to close next week as three-year redevelopment project starts

March 11, 2024

Former Shrewsbury panto and Britain's Got Talent star takes hilarious impressions home to Shropshire

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 11

March 8, 2024

Shropshire comedy king Greg Davies 'milks it' as he announces first stand-up tour for seven years

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 8

March 4, 2024

Leeford Village episode 118: (Grandfathers)

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 4

March 2, 2024

Surprise leap year twist as comedian takes to the stage

North Shropshire entertainment|Mar 2

February 29, 2024

Review: Joy and emotion as Shropshire drama school celebrates 40 years

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 29

February 27, 2024

Am dram group to perform radio station play

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 27

February 26, 2024

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

February 21, 2024

'An entertaining modern-day thriller' – Our review of 2.22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 21

February 20, 2024

Award-winning comedian confirmed for Shrewsbury gala comedy show

Shrewsbury entertainment|Feb 20

February 19, 2024

Leeford Village episode 117: Does he know?

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 19

February 17, 2024

Comedian Andy Parsons staying optimistic ahead of tour visit to West Midlands and Shropshire

Entertainment|Feb 17

February 7, 2024

Comedy play nets £887 for charity

Bridgnorth entertainment|Feb 7

February 5, 2024

Leeford Village episode 116: (Thanks, Billy!)

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 5

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a performance of a timeless classic

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 5

February 2, 2024

The many roles of Grange Hill, Eastenders and Dancing in Ice star Todd Carty as he prepares for The Mousetrap at Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 2

Pantomime star Brad Fitt visits nursery for National Storytelling Week

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 2

January 22, 2024

Leeford Village episode 115: Merger? Surely not.

Theatre & Comedy|Jan 22

January 16, 2024

Theatre company set to bring My Fair Lady to Bridgnorth in first full-scale production since Covid

Bridgnorth|Jan 16

January 10, 2024

Get ready to unearth treasure with Little Theatre's latest production

Telford entertainment|Jan 10