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May 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 46: Straight as something that’s straight

Leeford Village episode 46: Straight as something that’s straight

May 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: County theatre group appoints writer in residence

County theatre group appoints writer in residence

May 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mad as a box of frogs as comedy show to hit Shropshire

Mad as a box of frogs as comedy show to hit Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Rain doesn't stop play as audience enjoys live theatre

Rain doesn't stop play as audience enjoys live theatre

May 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 45: Is this going to change everything?

Leeford Village episode 45: Is this going to change everything?

May 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Transformation of Ludlow Assembly Rooms complete

Transformation of Ludlow Assembly Rooms complete

Supporting image for story: Actors tread the boards as rehearsals continue for first live performance

Actors tread the boards as rehearsals continue for first live performance

May 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: School of Rock to raise the roof at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

School of Rock to raise the roof at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

May 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Comedians to get court jester feeling at Shrewsbury Castle gigs

Comedians to get court jester feeling at Shrewsbury Castle gigs

Supporting image for story: Rich Hall books place at Whitchurch Comedy festival

Rich Hall books place at Whitchurch Comedy festival

May 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: AJ and Curtis Pritchard to lead Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's panto Cinderella

AJ and Curtis Pritchard to lead Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's panto Cinderella

May 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Panto legend Brad Fitt brings one-man show back to Shrewsbury

Panto legend Brad Fitt brings one-man show back to Shrewsbury

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

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