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May 8, 2025

Henry Normal and Brian Bilston

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal are coming to Shropshire as part of major new 2025 UK theatre tour

Your World|May 8

May 7, 2025

Sophia Jin

Presteigne's Springboard weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday

May 5, 2025

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

The legendary group The Drifters are back on tour and they are playing in Llandrindod Wells

The legendary group The Drifters are coming to Llandrindod Wells.

May 2, 2025

Fault Lines

Take part in new dance theatre production about climate change

Your World|May 2

April 30, 2025

Cally Beaton

'The icing on the cake!' Shrewsbury comedy festival announces comedian and panel show star Cally Beaton to complete 2025 line-up

Cally Beaton

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival announces Cally Beaton as final act for this summer’s gala show

Your World|Apr 30

April 29, 2025

Marianne Elliott.

War Horse director joins Pentabus board

Your World|Apr 29

Shakespeare performed at Soulton Hall

Epic weekend of theatre at Soulton: Shakespeare’s Dreams and Shelley’s Tragedy

Your World|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

The Edge Comedy Club Headliner Steve Royle

Another hilarious night at The Edge Comedy Club

Your World|Apr 28

April 27, 2025

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

The Rainer Hersch Orkestra, with Alistair McGowan, will be at Theatre Severn on April 27

Ludlow's Alistair McGowan aiming to make an impression in guest appearance at 'madcap' musical show in Shrewsbury this weekend

Playful & Particular in The Story Detectives

Interactive dance adventure The Story Detectives comes to Telford & Wrekin Libraries next month

Your World|Apr 26

April 25, 2025

The English Youth Ballet will be at Theatre Severn this weekend to perform Coppelia

Find out how to enjoy a classy evening at the ballet in Shrewsbury this weekend

Get Your Wigle On musical theatre group will be performing Grease this weekend

Tell me more! Popular musical theatre group performing Grease in Shrewsbury this weekend - here's how to get tickets

April 24, 2025

Clockwise from top left, Pentabus National Young Writers, in alphabetical order: Roisin Ann Bonar, Jacob Ethan Tanner, Lucy Heathcote, Emma-Louise Howell, Eilidh Nurse, Noor Sobka, Mackenzie Steed, Katie Walker-Cook.

New National Writers set for Pentabus

Your World|Apr 24

April 23, 2025

Olivia Jageurs, harp

Presteigne Festival will be holding its mini festival of arts in May - the Springboard Weekend

April 20, 2025

Live stand-up comedy night at a Llandrindod Wells venue in May

A live stand-up comedy night will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue in May

Local Hubs|Apr 20

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

Terry Molloy and Colin Baker as Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes

Another success at The Edge Arts Centre: The Hound of the Baskervilles – A Radio Play Live on Stage

Your World|Apr 16

April 14, 2025

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

Alison Utting as Katherine Plymley

Diaries, Drama, and Abolition: The Remarkable Life of Miss Plymley hits the stage

Your World|Apr 10

Clara Jackson

Clara to shine in prestigious ballet production

Your World|Apr 10

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company is delighted to announce their return 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

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

Tommy Blaize performing at the Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock

A wonderful evening at the Edge Arts Centre with Strictly's Tommy Blaize

Your World|Apr 7

April 6, 2025

Knighton Mayor Councillor Chris Branford enjoyed a Young Farmers Club concert recently

Knighton Mayor enjoyed a Young Farmers Club concert at Knighton Community Centre recently

April 5, 2025

The cast of Bing's Birthday

Bing and friends tour UK in brand new live stage show

Your World|Apr 5

April 3, 2025

Only £10 a ticket

Local youth theatre group to preform Annir Jr

Your World|Apr 3

April 2, 2025

Left to right: Beth McGowan, SICF and Steph Smith, Lingen Davies.

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Lingen Davies chosen as designated charity for SICF 2025

Your World|Apr 2

April 1, 2025

Barry Steele at Theatre Severn 27 June

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Theatre Severn

Your World|Apr 1

March 31, 2025

Former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

A former police officer turned comedian is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

Brad & Janet

Rocky Horror Show set to thrill Shrewsbury

Your World|Mar 31

In rehearsal at Shrewsbury High

Join the kooky world of The Addams Family!

Your World|Mar 31

Dancers in the photo (from left to right)
Back line – Ella Statham, Ismina Hall, Isabelle Evans, Morgan Ashton, Florence Evans, Molly Piper, Reese Wide, Scarlett Roberts
Middle line – Rosa Coe, Esme Gray, Hannah Wagstaff, Liliwen Crafts-Rahn, Ruxandra Dirnu
Front line – Arabella James, Tilly Walton, Layla Hall, Wren Card, Pippa Eley, Daisy Byron, Lola Simmons, Bonnie Allport Shelton

Young dancers to shine in prestigious ballet production

Your World|Mar 31

March 30, 2025

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

March 26, 2025

James Corden and Ruth Jones will appear alongside names like Billy Ocean and Stacey Dooley in the festival's line up. PA image

Gavin & Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones will appear at Hay Festival this summer

March 25, 2025

The successful actors

Successes for Attfield Theatre's Youth Group

Your World|Mar 25

March 23, 2025

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor, Turandot, will be shown at a Builth Wells venue

Puccini’s captivating opera Turandot, will be shown at a Builth Wells venue

March 22, 2025

A unique movie musical extravaganza is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

A unique movie musical extravaganza is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue in April

March 20, 2025

Six The Musical Live! will be coming to Builth Wells via a screening in London

Six The Musical Live! will be coming to Builth Wells via a screening in London

March 19, 2025

Terry Molloy & Colin Baker as Dr Watson & Sherlock Holmes

The Hound of the Baskervilles - a radio play live on stage - coming to The Edge Arts Centre

Your World|Mar 19

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

Carrie Hope Fletcher at Calamity Jane. Photo: Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Carrie Hope Fletcher makes whip-crackin' lead in Calamity Jane at Birmingham Hippodrome

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 19

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

First up will be The Frostie Show on Saturday, April 19

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

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

Penybont Young Farmers Club in action on the stage

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

Footloose - to be performed at Thomas Telford School, 7-10 April 2025.

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

Your World|Mar 17

March 16, 2025

Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring Real Madrid's second goal in a 4-0 win over Osasuna

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