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November 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tickets fly for Jonathan Pie's pre-tour warm-up comedy gig in Telford

Tickets fly for Jonathan Pie's pre-tour warm-up comedy gig in Telford

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Consultation events announced for Telford Theatre transformation

Consultation events announced for Telford Theatre transformation

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 110: A visitor arrives

Leeford Village episode 110: A visitor arrives

November 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury performers to raise the roof at Theatre Severn with School Of Rock - and discount tickets are available

Shrewsbury performers to raise the roof at Theatre Severn with School Of Rock - and discount tickets are available

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Big stage for budding performers at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Big stage for budding performers at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 109: The butcher and his mom

Leeford Village episode 109: The butcher and his mom

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Writer Henry Normal and actor Nigel Planer reunite for Ludlow poetry show

Writer Henry Normal and actor Nigel Planer reunite for Ludlow poetry show

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

October 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jekyll and Hyde moment as Telford musical group set to open latest production

Jekyll and Hyde moment as Telford musical group set to open latest production

October 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 108: (A meaty issue)

Leeford Village episode 108: (A meaty issue)

October 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cult film Withnail And I will be brought to the stage in Birmingham

Cult film Withnail And I will be brought to the stage in Birmingham

October 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Bitter disappointment' as organisers pull plug on second Telford 'Full Monty' show

'Bitter disappointment' as organisers pull plug on second Telford 'Full Monty' show

Supporting image for story: Watch: Frankenstein's Monster rampages through streets of Bridgnorth

Watch: Frankenstein's Monster rampages through streets of Bridgnorth

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Play penned in Shropshire to celebrate King Charles's 75th birthday going on tour in county

Play penned in Shropshire to celebrate King Charles's 75th birthday going on tour in county

October 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 107: Friends – let’s eat

Leeford Village episode 107: Friends – let’s eat

September 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Strictly judge Shirley Ballas and top chef Rick Stein making a bee-line for north Shropshire venue

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas and top chef Rick Stein making a bee-line for north Shropshire venue

September 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth theatre gearing up for Transylvania Mania

Bridgnorth theatre gearing up for Transylvania Mania

September 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ben Fogle tour coming to Shrewsbury next spring

Ben Fogle tour coming to Shrewsbury next spring

September 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Strictly star announced as part of Telford Theatre Christmas panto cast

Strictly star announced as part of Telford Theatre Christmas panto cast

September 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Curtain up as this year's panto cast revealed at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Curtain up as this year's panto cast revealed at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

September 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 105: A Ghost of a Chance

Leeford Village episode 105: A Ghost of a Chance

August 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Top comedian Ross Noble's landmark tour sets three Shropshire dates

Top comedian Ross Noble's landmark tour sets three Shropshire dates

August 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Funding plea to help youngsters with dream of West End

Funding plea to help youngsters with dream of West End

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Telford comedian tickles Edinburgh Fringe funny bones with his coffee pun

Telford comedian tickles Edinburgh Fringe funny bones with his coffee pun

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 104: Who's there?

Leeford Village episode 104: Who's there?

August 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Grand finale concert paying tribute to Mario Lanza is a labour of love for singer Tara

Grand finale concert paying tribute to Mario Lanza is a labour of love for singer Tara

August 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 103: To bin or not to bin

Leeford Village episode 103: To bin or not to bin

August 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Comedian and artist Joe Lycett provides fruity contribution to charity auction in Shrewsbury

Comedian and artist Joe Lycett provides fruity contribution to charity auction in Shrewsbury

July 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Having a laugh? Star reporter wrestles nerves to deliver stand-up routine

Having a laugh? Star reporter wrestles nerves to deliver stand-up routine

July 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 102: Which George?

Leeford Village episode 102: Which George?

July 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Merry Wives of Windsor heading to Dorothy Clive Gardens

Merry Wives of Windsor heading to Dorothy Clive Gardens

July 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'A show unlike any other' – Our review of The Lion King at Birmingham Hippodrome

'A show unlike any other' – Our review of The Lion King at Birmingham Hippodrome

July 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Puss in Boots summer panto taking to the stage at Oswestry park

Puss in Boots summer panto taking to the stage at Oswestry park

July 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 101: Carat or carrot?

Leeford Village episode 101: Carat or carrot?

July 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Calling gents - your am dram company needs you!

Calling gents - your am dram company needs you!

July 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Theatre redevelopment gets ministerial seal of approval

Theatre redevelopment gets ministerial seal of approval

July 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Little Shop of Horrors set for stage in Telford

Little Shop of Horrors set for stage in Telford

Supporting image for story: Half a century in showbusiness, and there's more to come from Jimmy Cricket

Half a century in showbusiness, and there's more to come from Jimmy Cricket

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Men needed for My Fair Lady

Men needed for My Fair Lady

June 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Alison Norton: Gilbert and Sullivan a real treat for am dram fans

Alison Norton: Gilbert and Sullivan a real treat for am dram fans

June 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 100: Monkeying around

Leeford Village episode 100: Monkeying around

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dawn French urges us to embrace our own foolishness with new tour

Dawn French urges us to embrace our own foolishness with new tour

June 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gary Powndland has a surprise guest ready for homecoming Civic Hall gig

Gary Powndland has a surprise guest ready for homecoming Civic Hall gig

June 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Newport theatre group to stage free performance of Shropshire folktale 'Humphrey Kynnaston'

Newport theatre group to stage free performance of Shropshire folktale 'Humphrey Kynnaston'

June 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Full of charm, laughter and joy': Our review of Disney's Winnie the Pooh the Musical

'Full of charm, laughter and joy': Our review of Disney's Winnie the Pooh the Musical

Supporting image for story: Ludlow-ho-ho-ho: Comedy acts aplenty on the town's fringe menu

Ludlow-ho-ho-ho: Comedy acts aplenty on the town's fringe menu

Supporting image for story: Auditions open for Shrewsbury production of Andrew-Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera

Auditions open for Shrewsbury production of Andrew-Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera

June 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Clive Anderson talks Macbeth, Tony Blair and the Bee Gees ahead of Shrewsbury show

Clive Anderson talks Macbeth, Tony Blair and the Bee Gees ahead of Shrewsbury show

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