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May 29, 2025

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

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

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