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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

March 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Llandrindod Wells venue is holding a ‘three for free’ promotion for family shows this spring

A Llandrindod Wells venue is holding a ‘three for free’ promotion for family shows this spring

Supporting image for story: Spain’s best export Ignacio Lopez will be performing ‘Senor Self Destruct’ at a Builth Wells venue

Spain’s best export Ignacio Lopez will be performing ‘Senor Self Destruct’ at a Builth Wells venue

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Penybont Young Farmers Club have been crowed Pantonime Champions at the Radnor competition

Penybont Young Farmers Club have been crowed Pantonime Champions at the Radnor competition

Supporting image for story: Telford school set to dazzle with 'high-energy' production

Telford school set to dazzle with 'high-energy' production

March 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 of the richest celebrities from the West Midlands and their estimated net worth including Jude Bellingham

14 of the richest celebrities from the West Midlands and their estimated net worth including Jude Bellingham

March 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: School children retell the Shropshire legend of Gwendol the Giant

School children retell the Shropshire legend of Gwendol the Giant

Supporting image for story: Jack the Ripper revealed....in Shrewsbury

Jack the Ripper revealed....in Shrewsbury

March 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Children’s theatre show is a "slice of heartwarming hope and magic"

Children’s theatre show is a "slice of heartwarming hope and magic"

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan stars in Dr Strangelove at a Builth Wells venue at the end of the month.

Seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan stars in Dr Strangelove at a Builth Wells venue at the end of the month.

Supporting image for story: A musical drama about the life and music of Elvis Presley will be on at a venue near Kington later this month

A musical drama about the life and music of Elvis Presley will be on at a venue near Kington later this month

Supporting image for story: The Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

The Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

March 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Only Fools and Horses The Musical is coming to a West Midlands theatre - here’s what to expect

Only Fools and Horses The Musical is coming to a West Midlands theatre - here’s what to expect

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Organisers ‘super excited’ as Troy Hawke confirmed to appear at festival finale gala show

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Organisers ‘super excited’ as Troy Hawke confirmed to appear at festival finale gala show

March 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Life imitates art in 'Stepping Out' with local dance teacher in lead role

Life imitates art in 'Stepping Out' with local dance teacher in lead role

February 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Final curtain falls on Market Drayton am drams' Robin Hood pantomime

Final curtain falls on Market Drayton am drams' Robin Hood pantomime

February 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: The musical Jesus Christ Superstar will be live streamed to a Builth Wells venue twice in March

The musical Jesus Christ Superstar will be live streamed to a Builth Wells venue twice in March

Supporting image for story: Budapest Cafe Orchestra will play at a Builth Wells venue next month

Budapest Cafe Orchestra will play at a Builth Wells venue next month

February 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Tez Ilyas latest addition to line up of gala show acts

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Tez Ilyas latest addition to line up of gala show acts

February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: A new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth will be screened to a venue in Builth Wells

A new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth will be screened to a venue in Builth Wells

Supporting image for story: Community theatre company looks to expand to Telford Town Centre

Community theatre company looks to expand to Telford Town Centre

February 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cher tribute event will be held in Llandrindod Wells in March

Cher tribute event will be held in Llandrindod Wells in March

February 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dick Whittington the pantomime is ready to hit the stage in Kington

Dick Whittington the pantomime is ready to hit the stage in Kington

Supporting image for story: Arts fund stopped Powys-based opera and theatre firm from going bust

Arts fund stopped Powys-based opera and theatre firm from going bust

February 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hilarious family-friendly show The Story Forge invites Ludlow to ‘Make Your Own Myth’

Hilarious family-friendly show The Story Forge invites Ludlow to ‘Make Your Own Myth’

Supporting image for story: Have I Got News For You's Ignacio Lopez brings tour to Shrewsbury this week

Have I Got News For You's Ignacio Lopez brings tour to Shrewsbury this week

Supporting image for story: Creating Carmen: Opera’s most famous femme fatale unmasked at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Creating Carmen: Opera’s most famous femme fatale unmasked at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Swan Lake by the Royal Ballet and Opera will be shown at a Builth Wells venue.

Swan Lake by the Royal Ballet and Opera will be shown at a Builth Wells venue.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire performer swaps the spotlight for the director's chair

Shropshire performer swaps the spotlight for the director's chair

February 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Radnor YFC Pantomime Competition takes place next week with entries from all over the area

Radnor YFC Pantomime Competition takes place next week with entries from all over the area

February 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Birmingham Hippodrome

February 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Almost award winning panto hits Bishop’s Castle

Almost award winning panto hits Bishop’s Castle

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Second night of comedy added to St Mary’s Church line up

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Second night of comedy added to St Mary’s Church line up

Supporting image for story: The Buildwas Players are ready to set sail to Treasure Island!

The Buildwas Players are ready to set sail to Treasure Island!

January 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Musical theatre star has a famous brother and she's playing a rip roaring dream role in the West Midlands

Musical theatre star has a famous brother and she's playing a rip roaring dream role in the West Midlands

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Singer’s touching tribute to Powys drama pioneer who inspired journey from “naughty schoolboy” to West End stage

Singer’s touching tribute to Powys drama pioneer who inspired journey from “naughty schoolboy” to West End stage

Supporting image for story: Stepping Out – Shrewsbury Musical Theatre Company’s first play in 102 years!

Stepping Out – Shrewsbury Musical Theatre Company’s first play in 102 years!

January 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Builth Wells theatre group’s performance has raised over £13,000 for worthy causes.

A Builth Wells theatre group’s performance has raised over £13,000 for worthy causes.

Supporting image for story: The Importance of Being Earnest will be screened to a Builth Wells venue.

The Importance of Being Earnest will be screened to a Builth Wells venue.

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton’s pantomime ready to 'hit the target'

Market Drayton’s pantomime ready to 'hit the target'

January 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Shrewsbury this summer

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Shrewsbury this summer

January 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Camelot Comes Alive with Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company's Pantomime "Merlin"

Camelot Comes Alive with Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company's Pantomime "Merlin"

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Join Rhayader Players as they take to the stage with their annual pantomime!

Join Rhayader Players as they take to the stage with their annual pantomime!

Supporting image for story: Countdown to astronaut Tim Peake's appearance in the city

Countdown to astronaut Tim Peake's appearance in the city

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Irish musician and improv comedian Abandoman added to Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 line-up

Irish musician and improv comedian Abandoman added to Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 line-up

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Northern Soul play 'Do I Love You?' comes to Theatre Severn in April

Northern Soul play 'Do I Love You?' comes to Theatre Severn in April

January 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Builth Wells venue to screen the world’s most popular musical - Les Misérables: The Stage Concert 40th Anniversary in February.

Builth Wells venue to screen the world’s most popular musical - Les Misérables: The Stage Concert 40th Anniversary in February.

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