Local arts

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.

A Jackfield-based artist is planning a trip to help refugee children in Uganda. Sandy Densem is preparing for her September expedition as part of the

King Lear will be broadcast live at The Edge Arts Centre in Much Wenlock on Thursday 27 September as part of National Theatre Live –

‘Kinky Boots’, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is bringing the footwear-forward story of an unexpected business partnership to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2018, bringing an evening of inspirational ocean-themed films to the county in September. The brand-new selection

A new venture is underway to bring a city-style comedy night to Bridgnorth. Laugh Your Socks Off, which has been inspired by visits to famous

Bridgnorth WI Craft Group recently created a set of pieces of art with a unique Bridgnorth connection. The wall hangings have been on display at

It’s not often that Henry Tudor House invites an artist back within a 12-month period, but Fridolijn’s appearance at the Shrewsbury venue last year was

Anna Dreda of Wenlock Books reviews All the Winding World by Kate Innes (Mindforest Press, £8.99 paperback; also available as an ebook) The country is

Ludlow Assembly Rooms are continuing their A Life More Ordinary programme of activities for those living with dementia, their families, friends, loved ones and carers.

Have you ever wanted to get up close to a polar bear? Now you can, as you immerse yourself in a fascinating but forbidding landscape

Twenty years after Scott and Charlene tied the knot in Neighbours, Jason Donovan (aka Scott) is still going strong. To celebrate his 50th birthday this

The star of a show appearing at Oakengates in October has said how much she’s looking forward to bringing a much-loved character to life. Sian

The vale of Coalbrookdale has long played host to the clanging sounds of industry, but on Friday 7 September the wooded valley will be echoing

This year’s Secret Severn Art Trail runs from Friday 28 September to Sunday 7 October, from 10am to 5pm. The fascinating trail winds up and down