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May 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

April 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Am-dram groups ready for performances around region

Am-dram groups ready for performances around region

April 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford parks to host three outdoor summer shows as theatre remains closed for refurb

Telford parks to host three outdoor summer shows as theatre remains closed for refurb

April 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kym Marsh to play iconic Cruella as show heads to Birmingham

Kym Marsh to play iconic Cruella as show heads to Birmingham

April 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'This is not just a show; it's a journey through the cosmos' says group bringing show to Ludlow

'This is not just a show; it's a journey through the cosmos' says group bringing show to Ludlow

April 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Liverpool comic famous for viral crowd work videos is coming to Shrewsbury Comedy Festival

Liverpool comic famous for viral crowd work videos is coming to Shrewsbury Comedy Festival

April 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fringe Fun: Celebrity resident Alistair to bring three TV pals to Ludlow for festival

Fringe Fun: Celebrity resident Alistair to bring three TV pals to Ludlow for festival

April 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch as hilarious Britain's Got Talent impressionist Ben Nickless prepares for Shropshire gig - with very cheeky cameo from panto legend Eric Smith

Watch as hilarious Britain's Got Talent impressionist Ben Nickless prepares for Shropshire gig - with very cheeky cameo from panto legend Eric Smith

March 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves is the butt of the joke as I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue lands at the Grand Theatre

Wolves is the butt of the joke as I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue lands at the Grand Theatre

March 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: It's news, but not as we know it says Dead Donkey creator Andy Hamilton amid stage adaptation

It's news, but not as we know it says Dead Donkey creator Andy Hamilton amid stage adaptation

March 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Julian Clary delighted to able to show off his outrageous side on visit to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

Julian Clary delighted to able to show off his outrageous side on visit to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

March 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford Theatre to close next week as three-year redevelopment project starts

Telford Theatre to close next week as three-year redevelopment project starts

March 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury panto and Britain's Got Talent star takes hilarious impressions home to Shropshire

Former Shrewsbury panto and Britain's Got Talent star takes hilarious impressions home to Shropshire

March 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire comedy king Greg Davies 'milks it' as he announces first stand-up tour for seven years

Shropshire comedy king Greg Davies 'milks it' as he announces first stand-up tour for seven years

March 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 118: (Grandfathers)

Leeford Village episode 118: (Grandfathers)

March 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Surprise leap year twist as comedian takes to the stage

Surprise leap year twist as comedian takes to the stage

February 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review: Joy and emotion as Shropshire drama school celebrates 40 years

Review: Joy and emotion as Shropshire drama school celebrates 40 years

February 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Am dram group to perform radio station play

Am dram group to perform radio station play

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

February 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'An entertaining modern-day thriller' – Our review of 2.22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'An entertaining modern-day thriller' – Our review of 2.22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

February 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Award-winning comedian confirmed for Shrewsbury gala comedy show

Award-winning comedian confirmed for Shrewsbury gala comedy show

February 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 117: Does he know?

Leeford Village episode 117: Does he know?

February 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Comedian Andy Parsons staying optimistic ahead of tour visit to West Midlands and Shropshire

Comedian Andy Parsons staying optimistic ahead of tour visit to West Midlands and Shropshire

February 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Comedy play nets £887 for charity

Comedy play nets £887 for charity

February 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a performance of a timeless classic

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a performance of a timeless classic

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 116: (Thanks, Billy!)

Leeford Village episode 116: (Thanks, Billy!)

February 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pantomime star Brad Fitt visits nursery for National Storytelling Week

Pantomime star Brad Fitt visits nursery for National Storytelling Week

Supporting image for story: The many roles of Grange Hill, Eastenders and Dancing in Ice star Todd Carty as he prepares for The Mousetrap at Grand Theatre

The many roles of Grange Hill, Eastenders and Dancing in Ice star Todd Carty as he prepares for The Mousetrap at Grand Theatre

January 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 115: Merger? Surely not.

Leeford Village episode 115: Merger? Surely not.

January 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Theatre company set to bring My Fair Lady to Bridgnorth in first full-scale production since Covid

Theatre company set to bring My Fair Lady to Bridgnorth in first full-scale production since Covid

January 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Get ready to unearth treasure with Little Theatre's latest production

Get ready to unearth treasure with Little Theatre's latest production

January 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Chance to hear about the Post Office Scandal from journalist who has covered the story for a decade

Chance to hear about the Post Office Scandal from journalist who has covered the story for a decade

January 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 114: (Today’s coffee will be late)

Leeford Village episode 114: (Today’s coffee will be late)

January 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Giant success! Shrewsbury's Jack and the Beanstalk panto smashes box office record

Giant success! Shrewsbury's Jack and the Beanstalk panto smashes box office record

December 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire entertainment venue announces 'stellar' line up for 2024

South Shropshire entertainment venue announces 'stellar' line up for 2024

December 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: A peak behind the curtain at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre pantomime Snow White

A peak behind the curtain at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre pantomime Snow White

Supporting image for story: The Full Monty goes on tour – the cast reveals the naked truth about stage show

The Full Monty goes on tour – the cast reveals the naked truth about stage show

December 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 113: I want to be a Thornton

Leeford Village episode 113: I want to be a Thornton

December 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch Taskmaster host Greg Davies bring laughs at chaotic Christmas raffle draw in Wem

Watch Taskmaster host Greg Davies bring laughs at chaotic Christmas raffle draw in Wem

December 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: First acts confirmed for Shrewsbury comedy festival return

First acts confirmed for Shrewsbury comedy festival return

December 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stand-up comedian Jo Caulfield bringing tour to Market Drayton

Stand-up comedian Jo Caulfield bringing tour to Market Drayton

December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 112: (Simon smells the coffee)

Leeford Village episode 112: (Simon smells the coffee)

December 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Audience in hysterics at Shrewsbury's Jack And The Beanstalk panto

Review: Audience in hysterics at Shrewsbury's Jack And The Beanstalk panto

Supporting image for story: Beauty and the Beast is a wonderfully silly show that lights up Lichfield's Garrick Theatre

Beauty and the Beast is a wonderfully silly show that lights up Lichfield's Garrick Theatre

November 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 111: A kiss, and meat in Coventry

Leeford Village episode 111: A kiss, and meat in Coventry

November 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cleudo makes it to the stage – a show of laughter and inevitable death

Cleudo makes it to the stage – a show of laughter and inevitable death

November 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tickets for The Boss among major items going under the hammer for theatre redevelopment

Tickets for The Boss among major items going under the hammer for theatre redevelopment

November 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah to replace Strictly dancer in Telford panto

Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah to replace Strictly dancer in Telford panto

November 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ludlow theatre legend determined the show must go on this Christmas despite devastating diagnosis

Ludlow theatre legend determined the show must go on this Christmas despite devastating diagnosis

November 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ambitious Telford Theatre rebuild plans detailed in full ahead of two-year closure

Ambitious Telford Theatre rebuild plans detailed in full ahead of two-year closure

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