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May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Up for the craic? Story of Irish music legends coming to Shrewsbury theatre

Up for the craic? Story of Irish music legends coming to Shrewsbury theatre

May 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Michelangelo - Love & Death will be screened to a Builth Wells venue on Sunday, June 8

Michelangelo - Love & Death will be screened to a Builth Wells venue on Sunday, June 8

May 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed at a Mid Wales venue

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed at a Mid Wales venue

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ballet meets musical theatre in a special show at a Builth Wells venue

Ballet meets musical theatre in a special show at a Builth Wells venue

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Here Come The Girls will be at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Friday, May 30

Here Come The Girls will be at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Friday, May 30

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Brian Bilston and Henry Normal are coming to Shropshire as part of major new 2025 UK theatre tour

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal are coming to Shropshire as part of major new 2025 UK theatre tour

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Presteigne's Springboard weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday

Presteigne's Springboard weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Royal Opera’s Die Walkure (12A) will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

The Royal Opera’s Die Walkure (12A) will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

Supporting image for story: The legendary group The Drifters are coming to Llandrindod Wells.

The legendary group The Drifters are coming to Llandrindod Wells.

May 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Take part in new dance theatre production about climate change

Take part in new dance theatre production about climate change

April 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The icing on the cake!' Shrewsbury comedy festival announces comedian and panel show star Cally Beaton to complete 2025 line-up

'The icing on the cake!' Shrewsbury comedy festival announces comedian and panel show star Cally Beaton to complete 2025 line-up

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival announces Cally Beaton as final act for this summer’s gala show

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival announces Cally Beaton as final act for this summer’s gala show

April 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: War Horse director joins Pentabus board

War Horse director joins Pentabus board

Supporting image for story: Epic weekend of theatre at Soulton: Shakespeare’s Dreams and Shelley’s Tragedy

Epic weekend of theatre at Soulton: Shakespeare’s Dreams and Shelley’s Tragedy

April 28, 2025

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

Another hilarious night at The Edge Comedy Club

April 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bonnie and Clyde The Musical will be shown at a Builth Wells venue twice this month

Bonnie and Clyde The Musical will be shown at a Builth Wells venue twice this month

April 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ludlow's Alistair McGowan aiming to make an impression in guest appearance at 'madcap' musical show in Shrewsbury this weekend

Ludlow's Alistair McGowan aiming to make an impression in guest appearance at 'madcap' musical show in Shrewsbury this weekend

Supporting image for story: Interactive dance adventure The Story Detectives comes to Telford & Wrekin Libraries next month

Interactive dance adventure The Story Detectives comes to Telford & Wrekin Libraries next month

April 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Find out how to enjoy a classy evening at the ballet in Shrewsbury this weekend

Find out how to enjoy a classy evening at the ballet in Shrewsbury this weekend

Supporting image for story: Tell me more! Popular musical theatre group performing Grease in Shrewsbury this weekend - here's how to get tickets

Tell me more! Popular musical theatre group performing Grease in Shrewsbury this weekend - here's how to get tickets

April 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: New National Writers set for Pentabus

New National Writers set for Pentabus

April 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Presteigne Festival will be holding its mini festival of arts in May - the Springboard Weekend

Presteigne Festival will be holding its mini festival of arts in May - the Springboard Weekend

April 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: A live stand-up comedy night will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue in May

A live stand-up comedy night will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue in May

Supporting image for story: Internationally acclaimed magician James Phelan is coming to perform at the Wyeside in Builth Wells

Internationally acclaimed magician James Phelan is coming to perform at the Wyeside in Builth Wells

April 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Another success at The Edge Arts Centre: The Hound of the Baskervilles – A Radio Play Live on Stage

Another success at The Edge Arts Centre: The Hound of the Baskervilles – A Radio Play Live on Stage

April 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: A venue near Rhayader will be celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday bash and everyone is invited along

A venue near Rhayader will be celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday bash and everyone is invited along

April 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Diaries, Drama, and Abolition: The Remarkable Life of Miss Plymley hits the stage

Diaries, Drama, and Abolition: The Remarkable Life of Miss Plymley hits the stage

Supporting image for story: Clara to shine in prestigious ballet production

Clara to shine in prestigious ballet production

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company returns to the chaotic world of Little Grimley, as they present two evenings of comedy in Howey, this April

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company returns to the chaotic world of Little Grimley, as they present two evenings of comedy in Howey, this April

April 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Join Andre Rieu as he celebrates his 75th birthday in a film which is being screened to Builth Wells

Join Andre Rieu as he celebrates his 75th birthday in a film which is being screened to Builth Wells

April 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: A wonderful evening at the Edge Arts Centre with Strictly's Tommy Blaize

A wonderful evening at the Edge Arts Centre with Strictly's Tommy Blaize

April 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Knighton Mayor enjoyed a Young Farmers Club concert at Knighton Community Centre recently

Knighton Mayor enjoyed a Young Farmers Club concert at Knighton Community Centre recently

April 5, 2025

Bing and friends tour UK in brand new live stage show

April 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local youth theatre group to preform Annir Jr

Local youth theatre group to preform Annir Jr

April 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Lingen Davies chosen as designated charity for SICF 2025

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Lingen Davies chosen as designated charity for SICF 2025

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Theatre Severn

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Theatre Severn

March 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: A former police officer turned comedian is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

A former police officer turned comedian is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

Supporting image for story: Rocky Horror Show set to thrill Shrewsbury

Rocky Horror Show set to thrill Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Join the kooky world of The Addams Family!

Join the kooky world of The Addams Family!

Supporting image for story: Young dancers to shine in prestigious ballet production

Young dancers to shine in prestigious ballet production

March 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dawn Of Impressionism, Paris 1874 will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

Dawn Of Impressionism, Paris 1874 will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

March 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gavin & Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones will appear at Hay Festival this summer

Gavin & Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones will appear at Hay Festival this summer

March 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Successes for Attfield Theatre's Youth Group

Successes for Attfield Theatre's Youth Group

March 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Puccini’s captivating opera Turandot, will be shown at a Builth Wells venue

Puccini’s captivating opera Turandot, will be shown at a Builth Wells venue

March 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: A unique movie musical extravaganza is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

A unique movie musical extravaganza is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

March 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Six The Musical Live! will be coming to Builth Wells via a screening in London

Six The Musical Live! will be coming to Builth Wells via a screening in London

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Hound of the Baskervilles - a radio play live on stage - coming to The Edge Arts Centre

The Hound of the Baskervilles - a radio play live on stage - coming to The Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Billy Elliot the Musical is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be screened to Builth Wells

Billy Elliot the Musical is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be screened to Builth Wells

Supporting image for story: Review: Carrie Hope Fletcher makes whip-crackin' lead in Calamity Jane at Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Carrie Hope Fletcher makes whip-crackin' lead in Calamity Jane at Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: A tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers and Chic will be coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

A tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers and Chic will be coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

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