Shropshire Star

The Edge Arts Centre unveils exciting new brochure for autumn season

The Edge Arts Centre in Much Wenlock is thrilled to announce the release of its brand-new brochure, packed with an exciting mix of cinema screenings and live events for September and October. The programme celebrates the regrowth of this much-loved rural arts hub, following its reopening in 2023, with something for everyone—from music and theatre to spoken word, comedy and film. The brochure is now available to download at edgeartscentre.com.

By contributor Peter Neale
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Highlights include spoken-word appearances from well-known personalities such as the ever-outspoken Janet Street-Porter, tennis legend turned Strictly star Annabel Croft, and BBC Radio 4 gardening guru Bob Flowerdew. Live music lovers can look forward to a rich array of performances, including renowned folk artists Christine Collister, Miranda Sykes and Salt House, soul-jazz powerhouse Lady Nade, and classic rock tribute band Fred Zeppelin. There’s also a taste of the West End with Sally Jones performing Cole Porter favourites in You’re The Top, and The Tour of the Eras, a spectacular Taylor Swift tribute, while local talent shines through in TADLOP's rousing Lloyd Webber concert, Superstars.

Download the new brochure at edgeartscentre.com
Download the new brochure at edgeartscentre.com

The Edge's cinema programme is equally diverse and engaging, featuring everything from major theatrical screenings to thought-provoking dramas and creative film experiences. Audiences can enjoy National Theatre Live: Inter Alia and Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Cinema Live: Love Never Dies, and Swan Lake from the Royal Ballet. Other highlights include The Salt Path, The Critic, A Complete Unknown, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Brassed Off. Film fans can also look forward to the innovative Silents Synched: Radiohead X Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror and the compelling biographical feature Mr Burton. Whether you're after classic cinema, modern storytelling or bold artistic experimentation, The Edge's autumn

Tennis star Annabel Croft is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Friday 3 October
Tennis star Annabel Croft is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Friday 3 October

film lineup delivers.

The Edge’s new programme is a celebration of community, creativity and culture, brought together by a dedicated team of volunteers passionate about making the arts accessible in rural Shropshire. Whether you're drawn to award-winning storytelling, spine-tingling music, side-splitting comedy or powerful cinema performances, there’s plenty to discover at The Edge this autumn. Download the brochure today and start planning your visit.

Folk singer Christine Collister is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Friday 12 September
Folk singer Christine Collister is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Friday 12 September
Rock legends Fred Zeppelin are appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday 20 September
Rock legends Fred Zeppelin are appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday 20 September. Photo: Daniel Pearce
Sally Jones is appearing in You're The Top - The Life & Songs of Cole Porter at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday 6 September
Sally Jones is appearing in You're The Top - The Life & Songs of Cole Porter at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday 6 September
Bob Flowerdew is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Friday 26 September
Bob Flowerdew is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Friday 26 September
The Tour of the Eras: A Spectacular Tribute to Taylor Swift is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday 1 November
The Tour of the Eras: A Spectacular Tribute to Taylor Swift is appearing at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday 1 November