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October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Am dram round-up: Black Country and Shrewsbury shows for your entertainment - what's on and where

Am dram round-up: Black Country and Shrewsbury shows for your entertainment - what's on and where

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: First public screening of Shropshire woman’s film

First public screening of Shropshire woman’s film

Supporting image for story: John Bishop heading to Utilita Arena, Birmingham, as he marks 25 years in comedy - and you can still grab tickets at just £25

John Bishop heading to Utilita Arena, Birmingham, as he marks 25 years in comedy - and you can still grab tickets at just £25

Supporting image for story: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical is coming to Birmingham - here’s when and how to get tickets

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical is coming to Birmingham - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Scary ghost stories coming to Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Scary ghost stories coming to Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Supporting image for story: Beautiful play full of hope, puppets, songs and more...

Beautiful play full of hope, puppets, songs and more...

Supporting image for story: A Celtic Christmas UK tour comes to Staffordshire

A Celtic Christmas UK tour comes to Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Ghostly goings on for Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Birmingham Alex

Ghostly goings on for Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Birmingham Alex

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Only Men Aloud Return to Llandrindod Wells for a Festive Spectacle

Only Men Aloud Return to Llandrindod Wells for a Festive Spectacle

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Good Times – A tribute to Nile Rodgers and Chic will be performed live at a Llandrindod Wells venue

Good Times – A tribute to Nile Rodgers and Chic will be performed live at a Llandrindod Wells venue

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mrs Warren’s Profession will be screened to a Builth Wells venue later this month

Mrs Warren’s Profession will be screened to a Builth Wells venue later this month

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Velvet Violin return to Presteigne in October with a cabaret evening

The Velvet Violin return to Presteigne in October with a cabaret evening

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells theatre brings classic tale "The Railway Children" to life

Llandrindod Wells theatre brings classic tale "The Railway Children" to life

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blackberry Fair welcomes back John Osborne with tales of friendship and music

Blackberry Fair welcomes back John Osborne with tales of friendship and music

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: The show ‘Martin Decker: Dad’ will be performed at a Builth Wells venue next month

The show ‘Martin Decker: Dad’ will be performed at a Builth Wells venue next month

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Anthems of Rock will be performed at a Llandrindod Wells venue in October

Anthems of Rock will be performed at a Llandrindod Wells venue in October

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Adam Garcia stars in the title role in 'The Bodyguard' at the Birmingham Alex

Adam Garcia stars in the title role in 'The Bodyguard' at the Birmingham Alex

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Greased Lightnin' strikes in Newport as students bring hit musical back to the stage

Greased Lightnin' strikes in Newport as students bring hit musical back to the stage

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pantomime cast reveal: Former Teletubbies narrator will star alongside legendary dame and Britain's Got Talent star in Dick Whittington

Shrewsbury pantomime cast reveal: Former Teletubbies narrator will star alongside legendary dame and Britain's Got Talent star in Dick Whittington

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Cowboy hats and curtain calls': Calamity Jane rides into Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre and it's a triumph!

'Cowboy hats and curtain calls': Calamity Jane rides into Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre and it's a triumph!

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: The golden era of musical theatre will be celebrated on a Llandrindod Wells stage

The golden era of musical theatre will be celebrated on a Llandrindod Wells stage

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We Will Rock You coming to Newtown

We Will Rock You coming to Newtown

August 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Beethoven to Liszt – a musical afternoon treat will be held at a Builth Wells venue

From Beethoven to Liszt – a musical afternoon treat will be held at a Builth Wells venue

Supporting image for story: Only Men Aloud Return to Llandrindod Wells for a festive spectacle

Only Men Aloud Return to Llandrindod Wells for a festive spectacle

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Special concert combining music, history, poetry and stories to be performed in Rhayader

Special concert combining music, history, poetry and stories to be performed in Rhayader

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Keelan Wright launches debut UK theatre tour blending food, fun and famous faces

Keelan Wright launches debut UK theatre tour blending food, fun and famous faces

Supporting image for story: 'I watched one of Netflix's most popular programmes be filmed live - here is what I thought'

'I watched one of Netflix's most popular programmes be filmed live - here is what I thought'

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Youth theatre group launches interactive drama workshops in Telford this autumn

Youth theatre group launches interactive drama workshops in Telford this autumn

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: A play examining modern motherhood and masculinity will be on at a Builth Wells venue

A play examining modern motherhood and masculinity will be on at a Builth Wells venue

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: The music of the Legends of Motown will be coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in September

The music of the Legends of Motown will be coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in September

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Presteigne Festival presents a chance to enjoy 25 world-class arts events in the stunning landscape of the Welsh Marches next week

Presteigne Festival presents a chance to enjoy 25 world-class arts events in the stunning landscape of the Welsh Marches next week

Supporting image for story: Come Together for a night to celebrate the music of the greatest band of our lives!

Come Together for a night to celebrate the music of the greatest band of our lives!

Supporting image for story: The Shakespeare Circus are returning to a Powys venue with a hilarious rendition of a Shakespearean classic

The Shakespeare Circus are returning to a Powys venue with a hilarious rendition of a Shakespearean classic

Supporting image for story: Performing arts academy welcomes new members

Performing arts academy welcomes new members

Supporting image for story: Television and film star Tom Hollander to appear at Theatre Severn

Television and film star Tom Hollander to appear at Theatre Severn

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: New team recruited for launch of youth theatre

New team recruited for launch of youth theatre

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Waltz the Night Away with Andre Rieu Maastricht 2025, which will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

Waltz the Night Away with Andre Rieu Maastricht 2025, which will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Bar is Born - a one day family friendly event in Presteigne will be held on Saturday, August 16

A Bar is Born - a one day family friendly event in Presteigne will be held on Saturday, August 16

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford park to host outdoor performace of Gilbert and Sullivan classic HMS Pinafore

Telford park to host outdoor performace of Gilbert and Sullivan classic HMS Pinafore

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: A weekend of Music for Everyone will be 'happening' in Presteigne

A weekend of Music for Everyone will be 'happening' in Presteigne

Supporting image for story: Grand Theatre takes centre stage with award-winning marketing campaign

Grand Theatre takes centre stage with award-winning marketing campaign

Supporting image for story: Epidaurus Court comes alive with theatre after centuries at Soulton Hall

Epidaurus Court comes alive with theatre after centuries at Soulton Hall

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Folksy Theatre is bringing its performance of Twelfth Night to a Powys venue

Folksy Theatre is bringing its performance of Twelfth Night to a Powys venue

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quo Incidence – A Tribute to Status Quo will be playing at a Llandrindod Wells venue in August

Quo Incidence – A Tribute to Status Quo will be playing at a Llandrindod Wells venue in August

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Laughter is the answer: SPAMALOT, with Shrewsbury Musical Theatre Company

Laughter is the answer: SPAMALOT, with Shrewsbury Musical Theatre Company

Supporting image for story: Oh yes, they did! Oswestry panto group bags £3,000 boost

Oh yes, they did! Oswestry panto group bags £3,000 boost

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like it’ will be performed at a Powys venue in August

Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like it’ will be performed at a Powys venue in August

Supporting image for story: The Edge Arts Centre unveils exciting new brochure for autumn season

The Edge Arts Centre unveils exciting new brochure for autumn season

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival review: Lightning, evacuation and laughs

Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival review: Lightning, evacuation and laughs

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: British Touring Shakespeare brings enchantment and gothic thrills to Shropshire’s Soulton Hall

British Touring Shakespeare brings enchantment and gothic thrills to Shropshire’s Soulton Hall

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