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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

September 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight joins ‘silent stand’ in West End to highlight plight of theatres

Beverley Knight joins ‘silent stand’ in West End to highlight plight of theatres

September 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Comedian Adam Kay returns to stage with free show for NHS workers

Comedian Adam Kay returns to stage with free show for NHS workers

September 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: MPs warn of mass redundancies in arts and leisure sector when furlough ends

MPs warn of mass redundancies in arts and leisure sector when furlough ends

Supporting image for story: Shropshire panto legend Paul says shows will be back bigger and better

Shropshire panto legend Paul says shows will be back bigger and better

September 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Old Rep Theatre halts live productions until 2021

Old Rep Theatre halts live productions until 2021

September 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire family builds own theatre as venues struggle in crisis

Shropshire family builds own theatre as venues struggle in crisis

September 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Telford's Aladdin pantomime cancelled due to coronavirus impact

Telford's Aladdin pantomime cancelled due to coronavirus impact

Supporting image for story: Strictly pair to dance into town for new show

Strictly pair to dance into town for new show

Supporting image for story: Disappointment as Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn panto cancelled

Disappointment as Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn panto cancelled

August 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Puppetry show rolls into town for Ludlow Fringe Festival

Puppetry show rolls into town for Ludlow Fringe Festival

August 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Shropshire Virtual Show goes live

WATCH: Shropshire Virtual Show goes live

August 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Puppetry show on wheels rolls into Telford

Puppetry show on wheels rolls into Telford

August 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Open air theatre to return to Shrewsbury Castle after Sherlock success

Open air theatre to return to Shrewsbury Castle after Sherlock success

Supporting image for story: National Theatre to resume live performances with ‘explosive’ new play

National Theatre to resume live performances with ‘explosive’ new play

August 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys – What is next to reopen under lockdown?

Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys – What is next to reopen under lockdown?

August 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Britain's Got Talent winner and TV comedy star to feature in first Whitchurch comedy show since lockdown

Britain's Got Talent winner and TV comedy star to feature in first Whitchurch comedy show since lockdown

August 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Theatre lovers enjoy Sherlock in the sun at Shrewsbury Castle

Theatre lovers enjoy Sherlock in the sun at Shrewsbury Castle

August 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: How Corrie baddie is centre stage helping Shropshire community theatre

How Corrie baddie is centre stage helping Shropshire community theatre

Supporting image for story: Open air theatres could give farmers centre stage in saving arts

Open air theatres could give farmers centre stage in saving arts

August 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome forced to postpone Christmas pantomime due to pandemic

Birmingham Hippodrome forced to postpone Christmas pantomime due to pandemic

July 31, 2020

Supporting image for story: Government postponement on live venues a ‘bitter blow for music industry’

Government postponement on live venues a ‘bitter blow for music industry’

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'Cultural economy faces decimation'

Andy Richardson: 'Cultural economy faces decimation'

July 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Theatres across region face £10 million panto loss

Theatres across region face £10 million panto loss

Supporting image for story: Oh yes it is... Oh no it’s not: Region's pantos fall victim to Covid-19 crisis

Oh yes it is... Oh no it’s not: Region's pantos fall victim to Covid-19 crisis

July 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Equestrian performers put on thrilling ‘tail’ for Shropshire Virtual Show

Equestrian performers put on thrilling ‘tail’ for Shropshire Virtual Show

July 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire building’s tribute to the world of live theatre as its doors remain closed

Shropshire building’s tribute to the world of live theatre as its doors remain closed

Supporting image for story: Birmingham REP to launch summer school

Birmingham REP to launch summer school

July 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Ballet to be brought to life at event

Ballet to be brought to life at event

July 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Royal Ballet student curates lockdown video

Birmingham Royal Ballet student curates lockdown video

July 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Prospect of live performances welcomed by Theatre Severn

Prospect of live performances welcomed by Theatre Severn

Supporting image for story: Many theatres will not be able to open with social distancing – advisory body

Many theatres will not be able to open with social distancing – advisory body

Supporting image for story: What are the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures to be eased?

What are the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures to be eased?

Supporting image for story: Live indoor theatre and concerts announcement sparks mixed response

Live indoor theatre and concerts announcement sparks mixed response

Supporting image for story: Indoor theatre to resume from August 1 with social distancing

Indoor theatre to resume from August 1 with social distancing

Supporting image for story: Strictly star Giovanni Pernice bringing show to Shropshire

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice bringing show to Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Birmingham REP to host shows highlighting effects of racial injustice in region

Birmingham REP to host shows highlighting effects of racial injustice in region

Brand-new short films by full-mask theatre group

Supporting image for story: Performers with two legs - and four - invited to enter online Shropshire show

Performers with two legs - and four - invited to enter online Shropshire show

July 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Music fans urged to snap up tickets for Shrewsbury drive-in events

Music fans urged to snap up tickets for Shrewsbury drive-in events

July 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Theatre near Oswestry up for design award

Theatre near Oswestry up for design award

July 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'We’ll all be glad when we can get back to normal': John Challis talks ahead of headline show coming to Midlands and Shropshire

'We’ll all be glad when we can get back to normal': John Challis talks ahead of headline show coming to Midlands and Shropshire

July 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham REP turns red for national campaign

Birmingham REP turns red for national campaign

July 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Cash fund is finally a move in the right direction, says artistic director

Cash fund is finally a move in the right direction, says artistic director

July 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Horrible Histories, Dinosaurs In The Wild and more: Camp Bestival to bring family-friendly events to Birmingham drive-in concert series

Horrible Histories, Dinosaurs In The Wild and more: Camp Bestival to bring family-friendly events to Birmingham drive-in concert series

Supporting image for story: Relief at £1.57bn support package for struggling arts sector

Relief at £1.57bn support package for struggling arts sector

July 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury drama group launches new online initiative

Shrewsbury drama group launches new online initiative

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