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December 25, 2020

From park run to panto for Telford runners

Theatre & Comedy|Dec 25, 2020

December 15, 2020

Government ‘must change direction or there’s no way out for theatres’

UK News|Dec 15, 2020

December 11, 2020

Arts venue can look forward to reopening with 'confidence' after government grant

Attractions|Dec 11, 2020

December 6, 2020

A quest to keep the joy of panto alive and kicking in these dark times

Theatre & Comedy|Dec 6, 2020

December 5, 2020

Review: Socially-distanced panto dame Brad Fitt lights up Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Shrewsbury entertainment|Dec 5, 2020

December 1, 2020

Director of established South Shropshire theatre steps down

South Shropshire entertainment|Dec 1, 2020

November 30, 2020

Circus performers ready to get back to the studio after training at their Birmingham home

UK News|Nov 30, 2020

Have your say on plans to shape cultural landscape in Shropshire

Shrewsbury|Nov 30, 2020

November 16, 2020

Pantomime returns to Birmingham in January with socially-distanced performances

Theatre & Comedy|Nov 16, 2020

November 11, 2020

Shropshire students invited to apply for a place at new academy specialising in technical theatre, film and broadcast production

Education|Nov 11, 2020

November 4, 2020

Shropshire arts venues suffer further blow as bosses prepare to lock down

Attractions|Nov 4, 2020

October 29, 2020

Michael brings the West End to Shropshire

Shrewsbury entertainment|Oct 29, 2020

Strictly stars raising the curtain as live shows return to Theatre Severn

Shrewsbury entertainment|Oct 29, 2020

October 17, 2020

Shropshire's Meesha, 12, looking forward to release of Jingle Jangle film

Telford entertainment|Oct 17, 2020

October 16, 2020

Bridgnorth's annual Ghost Walk makes its spooky big screen debut

Bridgnorth entertainment|Oct 16, 2020

October 14, 2020

Culture Secretary denies ‘destruction’ of cultural sector amid pandemic

UK News|Oct 14, 2020

October 12, 2020

On-line theatre from the Attfield

Oswestry|Oct 12, 2020

October 6, 2020

Shropshire MP welcomes £10,000 grant for Bridgnorth cinema

Bridgnorth entertainment|Oct 6, 2020

October 5, 2020

'Not rolling the credits just yet': Bridgnorth's independent cinema battles to stay open until Christmas

Bridgnorth entertainment|Oct 5, 2020

Vue ‘looking at options’ after Bond film delay forces rival Cineworld to close

UK News|Oct 5, 2020

October 1, 2020

Windfall for Birmingham Royal Ballet as Nutcracker returns

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 1, 2020

September 30, 2020

Mural unveiled at Birmingham Hippodrome and Southside Building as part of festival

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 30, 2020

Summer workshops a success at Theatre Severn

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 30, 2020

September 28, 2020

Birmingham Repertory Theatre announces 12 new plays

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 28, 2020

Crescent plans socially distanced Cinderella for Christmas

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 28, 2020

September 24, 2020

'Make the best of everything you have': Newport theatre stalwart Pat's cosy 101st birthday celebrations

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 24, 2020

September 23, 2020

Live At The Civic host to bring new show to Whitchurch

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 23, 2020

September 22, 2020

Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

UK News|Sep 22, 2020

Whitchurch panto starring Kerry Katona postponed

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 22, 2020

September 19, 2020

Pete Madeley: Allow us the freedom to laugh or switch off

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 19, 2020

September 18, 2020

Birmingham REP reschedules Nativity! The Musical run due to coronavirus

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 18, 2020

September 17, 2020

Beverley Knight joins ‘silent stand’ in West End to highlight plight of theatres

Showbiz|Sep 17, 2020

September 14, 2020

Comedian Adam Kay returns to stage with free show for NHS workers

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 14, 2020

September 7, 2020

MPs warn of mass redundancies in arts and leisure sector when furlough ends

UK News|Sep 7, 2020

Shropshire panto legend Paul says shows will be back bigger and better

Shrewsbury entertainment|Sep 7, 2020

September 4, 2020

Old Rep Theatre halts live productions until 2021

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 4, 2020

September 2, 2020

Shropshire family builds own theatre as venues struggle in crisis

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 2, 2020

September 1, 2020

Telford's Aladdin pantomime cancelled due to coronavirus impact

Telford entertainment|Sep 1, 2020

Strictly pair to dance into town for new show

Shrewsbury entertainment|Sep 1, 2020

Disappointment as Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn panto cancelled

Shrewsbury entertainment|Sep 1, 2020

August 26, 2020

Puppetry show rolls into town for Ludlow Fringe Festival

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 26, 2020

August 22, 2020

WATCH: Shropshire Virtual Show goes live

Music|Aug 22, 2020

August 19, 2020

Puppetry show on wheels rolls into Telford

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 19, 2020

August 14, 2020

Open air theatre to return to Shrewsbury Castle after Sherlock success

Shrewsbury entertainment|Aug 14, 2020

National Theatre to resume live performances with ‘explosive’ new play

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 14, 2020

August 13, 2020

Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys – What is next to reopen under lockdown?

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 13, 2020

August 11, 2020

Britain's Got Talent winner and TV comedy star to feature in first Whitchurch comedy show since lockdown

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 11, 2020

August 10, 2020

Theatre lovers enjoy Sherlock in the sun at Shrewsbury Castle

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 10, 2020

August 8, 2020

How Corrie baddie is centre stage helping Shropshire community theatre

Features|Aug 8, 2020

Open air theatres could give farmers centre stage in saving arts

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 8, 2020

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