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May 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 44: …and a large mushy peas, please

Leeford Village episode 44: …and a large mushy peas, please

April 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Extra dates added as open-air theatre returns to Shrewsbury Castle

Extra dates added as open-air theatre returns to Shrewsbury Castle

April 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Rep's 50th anniversary programme announced

Birmingham Rep's 50th anniversary programme announced

April 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 43: One won’t hurt

Leeford Village episode 43: One won’t hurt

April 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Live theatre beamed into homes with Birmingham Hippodrome partnership

Live theatre beamed into homes with Birmingham Hippodrome partnership

April 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: TV Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick reschedules to come to Shrewsbury theatre in September

TV Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick reschedules to come to Shrewsbury theatre in September

April 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 42: Black, or white?

Leeford Village episode 42: Black, or white?

March 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to much-loved businessman from Bridgnorth

Tributes paid to much-loved businessman from Bridgnorth

March 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bully and Johnny staging Grand Theatre return with new podcast

Bully and Johnny staging Grand Theatre return with new podcast

March 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Ludlow Assembly Rooms looks to the future after £3.5m revamp

Ludlow Assembly Rooms looks to the future after £3.5m revamp

March 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Three world leading venue operators were in bidding to run Civic Halls

Three world leading venue operators were in bidding to run Civic Halls

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 41: He’s done what?

Leeford Village episode 41: He’s done what?

March 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Pan flying into Shrewsbury for this year's panto

Peter Pan flying into Shrewsbury for this year's panto

March 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Panto fun is online – oh, yes it is!

Panto fun is online – oh, yes it is!

March 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 40: The Big Day Arrives

Leeford Village episode 40: The Big Day Arrives

March 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Rep and Royal Ballet so thankful for success of fundraising campaign

Rep and Royal Ballet so thankful for success of fundraising campaign

Supporting image for story: Shropshire theatres call for more information to allow them to re-emerge from coronavirus nightmare

Shropshire theatres call for more information to allow them to re-emerge from coronavirus nightmare

February 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 39: You have four yesses

Leeford Village episode 39: You have four yesses

February 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 38: Awaiting their fête

Leeford Village episode 38: Awaiting their fête

December 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: From park run to panto for Telford runners

From park run to panto for Telford runners

December 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Government ‘must change direction or there’s no way out for theatres’

Government ‘must change direction or there’s no way out for theatres’

December 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Arts venue can look forward to reopening with 'confidence' after government grant

Arts venue can look forward to reopening with 'confidence' after government grant

December 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: A quest to keep the joy of panto alive and kicking in these dark times

A quest to keep the joy of panto alive and kicking in these dark times

December 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Review: Socially-distanced panto dame Brad Fitt lights up Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Review: Socially-distanced panto dame Brad Fitt lights up Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

December 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Director of established South Shropshire theatre steps down

Director of established South Shropshire theatre steps down

November 30, 2020

Supporting image for story: Circus performers ready to get back to the studio after training at their Birmingham home

Circus performers ready to get back to the studio after training at their Birmingham home

Supporting image for story: Have your say on plans to shape cultural landscape in Shropshire

Have your say on plans to shape cultural landscape in Shropshire

November 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Pantomime returns to Birmingham in January with socially-distanced performances

Pantomime returns to Birmingham in January with socially-distanced performances

November 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire students invited to apply for a place at new academy specialising in technical theatre, film and broadcast production

Shropshire students invited to apply for a place at new academy specialising in technical theatre, film and broadcast production

November 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire arts venues suffer further blow as bosses prepare to lock down

Shropshire arts venues suffer further blow as bosses prepare to lock down

October 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Michael brings the West End to Shropshire

Michael brings the West End to Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Strictly stars raising the curtain as live shows return to Theatre Severn

Strictly stars raising the curtain as live shows return to Theatre Severn

October 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Meesha, 12, looking forward to release of Jingle Jangle film

Shropshire's Meesha, 12, looking forward to release of Jingle Jangle film

October 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth's annual Ghost Walk makes its spooky big screen debut

Bridgnorth's annual Ghost Walk makes its spooky big screen debut

October 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Culture Secretary denies ‘destruction’ of cultural sector amid pandemic

Culture Secretary denies ‘destruction’ of cultural sector amid pandemic

October 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: On-line theatre from the Attfield

On-line theatre from the Attfield

October 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP welcomes £10,000 grant for Bridgnorth cinema

Shropshire MP welcomes £10,000 grant for Bridgnorth cinema

October 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Not rolling the credits just yet': Bridgnorth's independent cinema battles to stay open until Christmas

'Not rolling the credits just yet': Bridgnorth's independent cinema battles to stay open until Christmas

Supporting image for story: Vue ‘looking at options’ after Bond film delay forces rival Cineworld to close

Vue ‘looking at options’ after Bond film delay forces rival Cineworld to close

October 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Windfall for Birmingham Royal Ballet as Nutcracker returns

Windfall for Birmingham Royal Ballet as Nutcracker returns

September 30, 2020

Supporting image for story: Mural unveiled at Birmingham Hippodrome and Southside Building as part of festival

Mural unveiled at Birmingham Hippodrome and Southside Building as part of festival

Supporting image for story: Summer workshops a success at Theatre Severn

Summer workshops a success at Theatre Severn

September 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Repertory Theatre announces 12 new plays

Birmingham Repertory Theatre announces 12 new plays

Supporting image for story: Crescent plans socially distanced Cinderella for Christmas

Crescent plans socially distanced Cinderella for Christmas

September 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Make the best of everything you have': Newport theatre stalwart Pat's cosy 101st birthday celebrations

'Make the best of everything you have': Newport theatre stalwart Pat's cosy 101st birthday celebrations

September 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Live At The Civic host to bring new show to Whitchurch

Live At The Civic host to bring new show to Whitchurch

September 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch panto starring Kerry Katona postponed

Whitchurch panto starring Kerry Katona postponed

September 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Pete Madeley: Allow us the freedom to laugh or switch off

Pete Madeley: Allow us the freedom to laugh or switch off

September 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham REP reschedules Nativity! The Musical run due to coronavirus

Birmingham REP reschedules Nativity! The Musical run due to coronavirus

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