Local arts

The Live Arts festival returns to Much Wenlock once again as part of the Wenlock Olympian Festival. Classes this year include Instrumental, Vocal, Dance and

Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural two-day Bridgnorth Open House Arts Trail event, the organisers have confirmed this year’s trail will be held

A play that’s visiting Shrewsbury in February explores an unseen and often unrecognised possible consequence of war. ‘A Brave Face’ is appearing at Shrewsbury’s Theatre

Based on the phenomenal Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 1990s, ‘Ghost the Musical’ is a timeless

Shakespeare’s far-reaching tale of how emotions can tear through age, country and class is being broadcast from the renowned reconstruction of his very own Globe

Amazon Prime’s Commander of Magic is an international magician who combines great knowledge with showmanship and skill. Following on from his successful first chapter, ‘Mysteries

This show is now cancelled. The eccentric doctor who talks to the animals is set to bring his unique brand of entertainment to the Grand

Mental health issues are becoming more and more of a talking point – and a play visiting Birmingham in January explores the experience of one

The 13th Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival was a huge success last year – and organisers hope this year’s event is going to be even

On Sunday 27 January 27, Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, ‘The Queen of Spades’ is being screened at Ludlow Assembly Rooms’ Oscars

As the strains of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ fade away, we find out about the benefits of singing together. As hobbies go, singing is an easy

A new book from Walker Books celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Children’s Laureate. Flights of Fancy: Stories, Pictures and Inspiration from Ten Children’s Laureates

Anna Dreda recommends books for gifts – and for treats for yourself! I have to start with the latest from my all-time favourite author, Barbara

Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. She wants to be beautiful, adores her charm bracelet and has a crush on a boy

Two classics of literature come together in a play appearing at Severn Valley Country Park’s Visitor Centre this winter. ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Curious Case

Following a sell-out run along with rave reviews at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Tom Allen, star of Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Mock the Week

As the celebration of Telford’s 50th birthday continues, one event is set to bring a sprinkling of vintage glamour to the borough. The Electro Swing

This year’s Bridgnorth Sinfonia Christmas concert take place in the town’s St Mary Magdalene church on Sunday 16 December. It will feature a broad repertoire,

This autumn will see a joint concert with Telford Orchestra and New College Chorale. The highlight of the concert will be a performance of Haydn’s

Now in its 14th year, Gorgeous, the renowned contemporary designer craft and food fair, returns to the Engine Shop adjacent to Enginuity, Coalbrookdale over the

Dracula is a monumental, genre-defining classic of gothic fiction and remains the father of all vampire tales, known the world over. This winter, an all-new

Through stories, songs and a crazy cabaret, Sarajevo Big Bang follows a cast of characters on a surprising journey through power struggles and secret machinations.

A new show put on by Ludlow Assembly Rooms aims to beat the cold by transporting the audience to a heady afternoon in central Spain.