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December 19, 2024

Ed Byrne extends his tour of British Comedy Guide's 'Best Comedy Show 2023' and heads to Wolverhampton next month

Your World|Dec 19

December 17, 2024

Knighton theatre group rehearsing for next panto “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Sisters”.

December 14, 2024

Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance announces West Midlands dates for anniversary tour

Your World|Dec 14

Acts announced for new festival opening show

Your World|Dec 14

11 showstopping images of how Telford's new theatre could look as redevelopment is approved

December 11, 2024

Shrewsbury date for Nadiya Bychkova and The Overtones’ Jukebox Idols tour

Your World|Dec 11

Wagatha Christie writer 'excited' to return to county theatre where it all began...

Your World|Dec 11

December 8, 2024

Sleeping Beauty: Find out who steals the show in hilarious Shrewsbury pantomime

December 2, 2024

Veteran comedian Chubby Brown bringing his 2024 tour to Llandrindod Wells.

Masked Singer and pop star Charlie to battle Martian invasion...

Your World|Dec 2

December 1, 2024

Royal Ballet’s Cinderella will be shown at a Builth Wells venue

November 26, 2024

Albert Hall Players are back at a Llandrindod Well venue this Christmas, with ‘Tink!’

Former police officer turned comedian to perform at a Builth Wells venue in December.

November 21, 2024

Shropshire theatre company gets funding to reach more children

Your World|Nov 21

November 18, 2024

Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical will be screened to a Builth Wells venue on two December dates

November 14, 2024

It’s panto time in Builth Wells again!

Teenagers unite to bring ‘The Snowsmith’ to Builth Wells

November 10, 2024

Rare exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings will be shown in Builth Wells

November 5, 2024

Girl From The North Country will be shown twice at the Wyeside Arts Centre in November and December

October 28, 2024

Mark Thomas brings critically acclaimed show to region!

Your World|Oct 28

October 22, 2024

Brownhills Musical Theatre Company are Queens of the Desert

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 22

October 21, 2024

SAS: Who Dares Wins Billy Billingham heading to Shrewsbury

Your World|Oct 21

October 19, 2024

Jack & the Beanstalk panto heading to Ludlow this December - get your tickets now!

Your World|Oct 19

Drama company adds to autumn tour of county's supernatural folktales

Your World|Oct 19

October 9, 2024

'Break a leg!' – Find out why the West Midlands may become a centre for musical theatre

October 8, 2024

I waited two years to watch Peter Kay in Birmingham – and it was fantastic

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 8

October 4, 2024

Montreal, Melbourne, Washington... Shrewsbury: Comedian Omid Djalili's world tour has Shropshire date

Shrewsbury entertainment|Oct 4

September 25, 2024

13 amazing pictures from Beverley Knight's brilliant homecoming to Wolverhampton

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 25

September 24, 2024

Pop up dance-theatre show exploring mental health to visit Wem Town Hall

Your World|Sep 24

September 19, 2024

Am-dram group set for musical performance of 'Annie'

Your World|Sep 19

September 13, 2024

Welcome to the Dakota Guest House... Blackberry Fair warm up event promises to entertain

Your World|Sep 13

August 31, 2024

Live cannibal trial is coming to Shrewsbury!

Your World|Aug 31

Multi-award-winning writer heading to Shrewsbury for one night only

Your World|Aug 31

August 23, 2024

Arts centre launches new stage school classes

Your World|Aug 23

August 22, 2024

Call for budding performers as Shrewsbury panto crew seeks girls to join Brad Fitt on stage

Shrewsbury entertainment|Aug 22

August 21, 2024

It's panto time in Oswestry - oh yes it it!

North Shropshire entertainment|Aug 21

August 5, 2024

Performance venue that's 'punched above its weight' is back after four-year closure

Much Wenlock|Aug 5

July 7, 2024

High Sheriff hosting show about murdering medics - all in the name of charity

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 7

June 25, 2024

Britain's Got Talent Star included in line-up for Penkridge Open Air festival

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jun 25

June 16, 2024

TV stars lined up for independent book shops' events

Bridgnorth entertainment|Jun 16

June 9, 2024

Carole King musical all set to hit county stage

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jun 9

May 30, 2024

Comedy legend Ken Dodd's widow set to start a giggling memories tour of the UK in Shrewsbury

Features|May 30

May 17, 2024

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

Theatre & Comedy|May 17

April 30, 2024

Am-dram groups ready for performances around region

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 30

April 24, 2024

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

April 23, 2024

Kym Marsh to play iconic Cruella as show heads to Birmingham

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 23

April 17, 2024

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

South Shropshire entertainment|Apr 17

April 15, 2024

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

Shrewsbury entertainment|Apr 15

April 12, 2024

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

Attractions|Apr 12

April 10, 2024

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

Shrewsbury entertainment|Apr 10