Local arts

Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award, Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young WW1 soldier awaiting the

The Shropshire Drama Company’s forthcoming production of Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy ‘Round and Round the Garden’ will be performed at Theatre Severn, from Wednesday 6 to

This autumn, Ludlow Farmshop, formerly Ludlow Food Centre, is playing host to a unique pop-up art gallery. The Artists’ Gallery will be housed in the

Phoenix Dance Theatre are presenting their culturally distinctive 21st century reworking of the iconic ballet, ‘The Rite of Spring’ and ‘Left Unseen’ at the Midlands

Shrewsbury Choral Society are performing ‘Requiem for Humanity’ by Helen Ostafew on Saturday November 16 at Shrewsbury Abbey at 7.30pm. After graduating in classical singing

After the success of last year’s Abba tribute night, Broseley Festival are welcoming back the Waterloo Live girls for what promises to be a night

Wildlife presenter and cameraman Gordon Buchanan, best known for his popular BBC series where he meets a variety of animal families, talks about some of

Author Jo Jackson, from near Much Wenlock, has been celebrating the publication of her second novel Beyond the Margin in October. The book, set in

Step back in time with to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared, and feet didn’t touch the floor at a new show

The National Trust’s Live at the Chalet series closes its 2019 program with another brilliant live performance at Carding Mill Valley. The final show of

Described by the Guardian as “one of the finest British-based exponents of global music”, She’Koyokh are a versatile prize-winning band playing klezmer and music from

Broadcast live to the Edge Arts Centre on Tuesday 10 December from the Royal Opera House, ‘Coppelia’ is a story of love, mischief and mechanical

Shelagh Delaney’s career defining play will be performed at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 November. This British classic is an exhilarating

‘Tranquility in Landscapes’ is an exhibition of paintings by Kinver artist Carl Niblett, cataloguing his travels in and around the country, which will be visiting

The king of the sardonic is to make a whistle-stop visit to Telford this November when he arrives as part of his new stand-up tour.

Its 1982 and Archie Rice is a washed-up entertainer playing a summer season. As his soldier son sails with the Task Force to liberate the

Celtic Christmas Strings features the music of Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman. Máire and Chris’s alchemy on harp and guitar creates a very special

Coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre, Selladoor Productions present the 30th anniversary tour of ‘Fame the Musical’, starring Keith Jack from ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor

Start celebrating the festive season at the beautiful St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury with a performance of Bach’s masterpiece, his ‘Christmas Oratorio’ on Saturday 7 December

Based on her bestselling book, Ruby Wax’s new show ‘How to Be Human’ answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body,

Champions of the natural world from the 19th century to the present day will be celebrated in a new exhibition touring three National Trust locations

Something to shout about? You bet. And Lulu has plenty, as she embarks on a mammoth tour of the UK. Still on Fire is a

Big names from the world of classical music and musical theatre have been unveiled as headline acts at this year’s Proms and Prosecco in the

The Ultimate Eagles return once again on Thursday 10 October to perform their legendary hits and newer favourites. Hailed as “The Next Best Thing to

Following their successful production of Little Red Riding Hood in February, the Buildwas Players are gearing up for their next panto, Ali Baba and the