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| Cultural Diversity Day *CANCELLED |
05.06.2010 - .. |
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The Square,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH |
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| Shrewsbury Carnival and Show |
19.06.2010 - 19.06.2010 |
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| All day fun event to raise money for local charities and voluntary organisations. Parade 2pm from Quarry around town centre. The theme for this year’s Carnival is 'Children’s TV Favourites'. Come and join the fun!! 10am until 5pm. Free. |
| More info at www.shrewsburycarnival.co.uk |
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| The Lyrical Ballads |
19.06.2010 - .. |
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| With Andrew Bannerman and John Richmond. A dramatic reading of some of the finest poems in the English language, including Coleridge’s The Ancient Mariner and Wordsworth’s Idiot Boy with an introduction telling the extraordinary story of the intense creative friendship between Wordsworth and Coleridge. Andrew Bannerman is a writer, director and actor who has performed in theatres and literary festivals throughout the country and abroad. John Richmond is a poet and and televison producer. 7.30pm. £8 concessionary £6. Simon Baynes Books, 9 Milk Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ, 01743 244833. All proceeds to go to the St. Alkmund’s Church Restoration Fund. |
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| And Then There Were None |
14.07.2010 - 17.07.2010 |
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Acton Reynald Hall,
off the A49 near Hadnall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4DX |
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01939 290702 |
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chazlloyd@aol.com |
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| By Agatha Christie. Enjoy an evening in the splendid surroundings of Acton Reynald Hall watching an Agatha Christie mystery. Shawbury Village Players present this thrilling play of vengeance and murder with its dramatic conclusion set in the library of the hall. Gates open at 6pm for picnics. Bar available and free parking. Tickets £10, Theatre Severn Box Office, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 or Jo Humphreys on 01939 250070. 7.30pm. |
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| Play in a Week |
26.07.2010 - 30.07.2010 |
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| Shropshire Youth Theatre - week of theatre/acting workshops. A mysterious map has been found in an attic in Shrewsbury and it looks like it might lead to buried treasure! Join Shrewsbury Youth Theatre instructor Cathie Woodbury to solve the meaning of the map. In one week we will create a play from beginning to end including costumes and lighting. This session will also include lessons on makeup and stage fighting. Register early as spaces are limited. 10am to 4pm. Ages 8 – 16. £75. |
| More infro at www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Great Expectations |
28.07.2010 - .. |
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Shrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury |
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01743 281281 |
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| A Quantum Theatre dramatic production, located at the Shrewsbury High School. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Tickets: Adult £13, £8. On the door Adult £15, £10. Theatre Severn Box Office, 01743 281281. Kindly sponsored by Wace Morgan. 6pm for 7pm. |
| More info at www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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| Little Red Riding Hood |
03.08.2010 - .. |
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| A hungry Wolf, a dizzy Grannie, dancing butterflies, and a Woodsman who lives next door…all played by two actors…who gets to play who? And what’s this about Robin Hood? For three to seven year olds and grown ups too… With silly puppets, madcap dancing and unexpected transformations, this fast moving show features fully integrated Sign Language. Krazy Kat Theatre. £4.50 Children £6.50 Adults |
| More infro at www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| The Tempest |
04.08.2010 - .. |
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Shrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury |
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01743 281281 |
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| The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will perform Shakespeare’s classic at Shrewsbury High School. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Tickets are £10 advance & £14.50 on the door, Child ticket £7.50. Theatre Severn Box Office, 01743 281281 6pm for 7pm. |
| More info at www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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| The Secret Garden |
08.08.2010 - .. |
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Shrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury |
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01743 281 281 |
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| A Heartbreak Production of the children's classic story as retold in Heartbreak's inimitable way, performed at the Shrewsbury High School. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Doors open 4pm, performance 5pm. Tickets £12 Advance & £14 on the door, Child £9/£10. |
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| Peter and the Wolf |
10.08.2010 - .. |
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| When the Story Man goes in search of a new tale to tell, his journey leads him to a Russian forest and a meeting with Peter’s ancient grandfather who tells him the exciting story of Peter & the Wolf. Sea Legs Puppet Theatre. Recommended ages 3+. 2pm. £4.50 Children £6.50 Adults. |
| More infro at www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Journey of Turtle |
17.08.2010 - .. |
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| In the beginning turtle was shiny and fast, always impatient, always in a hurry, but then one day he had a terrible accident… A beautiful story about following your dream, told with shadows, table-top puppets and traditional storytelling. Lempen Puppet Theatre. Recommended ages 5+. 2pm. £4.50 Children £6.50 Adults. |
| More infro at www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| An Ideal Husband |
18.08.2010 - .. |
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Shrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury |
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01743 281281 |
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| A Heartbreak Production of Oscar Wilde’s play performed at the Shrewsbury High School, Town Walls. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Tickets are £12 Advance & £14 on the door, Child £9/£10. Theatre Severn Box Office, 01743 281281. Kindly sponsored by Wace Morgan. |
| More info at www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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| Racing Demon |
20.08.2010 - .. |
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Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 281281 |
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| by David Hare. 'Things fall apart – the centre cannot hold. Hare’s gripping tale depicts four clergymen locked in conflict and striving to make sense of their calling. Fringe First winners, Shrewsbury School, veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe have a track record of the highest quality, present this top-of-the-range student production. David Hare’s take on the decline of the Church of England focuses on the care worn individual (Lionel Espy) pitted against the might of the Institution and the evangelical forces of youth (Tony Ferris) with simple but striking staging, projections and music. £8.50 / 7.50 Theatre Severn Box Office 01743 281281. |
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| Amazing Mr Noah! |
24.08.2010 - .. |
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| Professor Popup’s imaginative re-telling of this old favourite is a delightful introduction to theatre, especially for the very young. Recommended ages 3+. Professor Popup’s Puppet Theatre. 2pm. £4.50 Children £6.50 Adults. |
| More infro at www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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How to Book.
For tickets please check the contact
information against the individual
events in the listings below. For major events
this is usually the Theatre Severn number
01743 281 281 or online
here, but some events have their own ticketing
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