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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

Supporting image for story: Be part of Shakespeare in the making: 'The Tempest Retold' world premiere

Be part of Shakespeare in the making: 'The Tempest Retold' world premiere

Supporting image for story: Dictionary Corner queen Susie Dent to celebrate the joys of the English language on new tour with Shrewsbury date

Dictionary Corner queen Susie Dent to celebrate the joys of the English language on new tour with Shrewsbury date

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: An internationally acclaimed storyteller of Shakespeare’s plays is returning to a Powys venue for a world premiere

An internationally acclaimed storyteller of Shakespeare’s plays is returning to a Powys venue for a world premiere

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire lad turned award winning comedian

Shropshire lad turned award winning comedian

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be performed at a Powys venue by the Everyman Youth Theatre this month

A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be performed at a Powys venue by the Everyman Youth Theatre this month

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wet Mariners are returning to a Powys venue with their first ever history play

The Wet Mariners are returning to a Powys venue with their first ever history play

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fringe-ready show ready for launch in Oswestry!

Fringe-ready show ready for launch in Oswestry!

Supporting image for story: Stars of Wicked are heading for Weston Rhyn

Stars of Wicked are heading for Weston Rhyn

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Joseph stars to draw back the curtain (ahh-ahh) and launch showtunes tour at Shropshire theatre

Joseph stars to draw back the curtain (ahh-ahh) and launch showtunes tour at Shropshire theatre

Supporting image for story: The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show will be performing in Llandrindod Wells in July

The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show will be performing in Llandrindod Wells in July

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bad habits! Sister Act at the Theatre Severn

Bad habits! Sister Act at the Theatre Severn

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Candlelit ghost stories coming to Ludlow this Halloween season

Candlelit ghost stories coming to Ludlow this Halloween season

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: The School of Night will be returning to perform Shakespeare to a Mid Wales venue

The School of Night will be returning to perform Shakespeare to a Mid Wales venue

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: A dance event, music and comedy and Kington Community Forum will all be at a Kington venue this month

A dance event, music and comedy and Kington Community Forum will all be at a Kington venue this month

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Calling all budding performers! Broadway and West End legends launch coaching masterclass in Shropshire

Calling all budding performers! Broadway and West End legends launch coaching masterclass in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: A theatre company returns to Mid Wales with an intoxicating tale of love, betrayal and high stakes adventure

A theatre company returns to Mid Wales with an intoxicating tale of love, betrayal and high stakes adventure

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rave reviews for Ruyton RATS theatre group

Rave reviews for Ruyton RATS theatre group

Supporting image for story: Youngsters from a Powys primary school will become stars of the stage this week

Youngsters from a Powys primary school will become stars of the stage this week

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: West End thriller Ghost Stories coming to Shrewsbury theatre - here's how to get tickets...

West End thriller Ghost Stories coming to Shrewsbury theatre - here's how to get tickets...

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ghost Stories set to thrill Shrewsbury this summer

Ghost Stories set to thrill Shrewsbury this summer

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Let’s Rock this Country’ with Shania and Friends will be at the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells

‘Let’s Rock this Country’ with Shania and Friends will be at the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells

Supporting image for story: The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show to perform in Llandrindod Wells next month

The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show to perform in Llandrindod Wells next month

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Room' is a literary success at the Edge Arts Centre

'Room' is a literary success at the Edge Arts Centre

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reimagined Peace Child musical premieres at Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Reimagined Peace Child musical premieres at Llangollen International Eisteddfod

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midsummer Revels - a one day arts and nature festival will be held in Powys

Midsummer Revels - a one day arts and nature festival will be held in Powys

Supporting image for story: Free open day at The National Cycle Museum this Saturday

Free open day at The National Cycle Museum this Saturday

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ian Stone brings new tour to Ludlow

Ian Stone brings new tour to Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Another hilarious night at the Edge Comedy Club

Another hilarious night at the Edge Comedy Club

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pentabus opens applications for new Jerwood Writer-in-Residence

Pentabus opens applications for new Jerwood Writer-in-Residence

Supporting image for story: A night of sharp wit and belly laughs at The Edge Comedy Club – last few tickets remaining

A night of sharp wit and belly laughs at The Edge Comedy Club – last few tickets remaining

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Budding stage stars from Shropshire could be in Shrewsbury panto with Brad Fitt - find out how

Budding stage stars from Shropshire could be in Shrewsbury panto with Brad Fitt - find out how

Supporting image for story: The ‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ will be re-enacted at a Mid Wales hotel’s dining experience

The ‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ will be re-enacted at a Mid Wales hotel’s dining experience

Supporting image for story: Spellbinding Swiss travelling theatre company, Nicole et Martin, to pitch their magical tent in Presteigne this June

Spellbinding Swiss travelling theatre company, Nicole et Martin, to pitch their magical tent in Presteigne this June

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Scorching neo noir thriller heading to Theatre Severn

Scorching neo noir thriller heading to Theatre Severn

Supporting image for story: Edward Derbyshire will be presenting Malvolio Between the Sheets at the Willow Globe at Llanwrthwl on Saturday, June 14

Edward Derbyshire will be presenting Malvolio Between the Sheets at the Willow Globe at Llanwrthwl on Saturday, June 14

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Terry Christian show will relive the ‘90s and TV programme The Word

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Terry Christian show will relive the ‘90s and TV programme The Word

Supporting image for story: Trio of world-leading storytellers - Ruth Jones, Michael Morpurgo and Elif Shafak - awarded Hay Festival Medals

Trio of world-leading storytellers - Ruth Jones, Michael Morpurgo and Elif Shafak - awarded Hay Festival Medals

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Our beloved theatres are under threat' - Why closure of Cannock's Prince of Wales could be just the start

'Our beloved theatres are under threat' - Why closure of Cannock's Prince of Wales could be just the start

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