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Mid Shropshire Vintage Club Vintage Vehicle Rally
31.05.2008  -  01.06.2008
At:  West Mid Showground,
Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 860091 or 01952 770985
Email:  msvintageclub@btinternet.com
VEHICLE SHOW
Mid Shropshire Vintage Club Vintage Vehicle Rally
Charity Vintage Vehicle Rally in aid of local Charities with over 1,000 exhibits including Cars, Motorbikes, Cycles, Commercials, Tractors, Barn Engines, Steam Engines and Military Vehicles. Also craft and trade stalls, fairground, bar and refreshments. 10am - 5pm
Official Website at www.msvintageclub.org.uk
The Cream of Shropshire Tour
01.06.2008  -  13.07.2008
At:  The Reynolds Gallery,
2 High Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SP
Tel: 01743 363530
Email:  reynoldsgallery@btinternet.com
ART EXHIBITION
The Cream of Shropshire Tour
This six week gallery tour will showcase some of the best Shropshire contemporary artists. The tour will include bronze sculpture by Jemma Pearson; original oil paintings by Philip Woolley and enamel work by Lesley Reynolds - plus many more.
Life as a Perpetually Practising Artist
03.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Shirehall,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND
Tel: 01743 352565
Email:  maggie_lucy@yahoo.co.uk
TALK
Life as a Perpetually Practising Artist
An illustrated lecture by Sara Lawrence, a versatile and well known textile artist, hosted by the Shropshire Branch of the Embroiderer's Guild. Visitors are welcome. 7.00pm
The Puppini Sisters
04.06.2008  -  04.06.2008
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email: 
MUSIC
The Puppini Sisters
If you like your musical evenings to combine wit, humour and glamour with tight harmonies, a nod to a bygone era and more than a mere modicum of marvellous musicianship, then a Puppini Sisters show is a must. Easy on the ear and easy on the eye, Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Stephanie O’Brien present a highly entertaining concert. 7.30pm £14.00
Book via www.musichall.co.uk
The Jazz Dance Company
05.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
MUSIC & DANCE
The Jazz Dance Company
This exciting young company makes a welcome return visit, with a vibrant programme of works encompassing modern street dance, the rhythmic complexity of tap, the ‘razzle dazzle’ of musical theatre and the sensuality and lyricism of contemporary jazz. An evening of song and dance not to be missed! 7.30pm £10 / £8.50 / £5 Discounts Members
Book Via www.musichall.co.uk
Music in the Round
06.06.2008  -  12.09.2008
At:  St Chad’s Church
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365 478
Email:  info@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Music in the Round
Lunchtime concert of organ, piano, solo or chamber music. An eclectic mix, taking place at 12.40pm every Friday throughout the summer.
More Info www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Belle Vue Arts Festival
06.06.2008  -  15.06.2008
At:  various locations around
Belle Vue and Coleham, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 236302
Email:  arhtownsend@btinternet.com
ART FESTIVAL
Belle Vue Arts Festival
More than a week of exhibitions and events centred on and celebrating this Shrewsbury suburb. Contact Judy Townsend, 12 Oakley Street, Shrewsbury 01743 236302 for full programme.
More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk
Local Food & Drink Fair
06.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email:  office@heff.co.uk
FOOD & DRINK
Local Food & Drink Fair
Delicious local produce in the heart of Shrewsbury, 1st Friday of every month. Award winning bacon & sausage, traditionally reared meats, herbs & fresh produce, Shropshire honey, game & smoked meats, hand made cakes and chocoaltes, farmhouse cheeses. Savour the flavour of Shropshire! 9.00am - 5.00pm
More info at www.heff.co.uk
Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championship
06.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Pengwern Boat Club opposite The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 452 080
Email:  adavies@macmillan.org.uk
FAMILY
Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championship
Teams of 4 attempting to cross the River Severn in a relay race. Spectators being entertained by the racing and street entertainment on dry land. There will be a Pimms Bar, Hog Roast and luxury ice-cream and home made cakes along with music to take us into the early evening. Intrepid teams of four can register to take part in the challenge by calling 01743 452080. £50.00 registration fee and a minimum of £300.00 per team sponsorship to take part. All monies raised will go direct to the Charity.
More Info
Oh Boy! Non-Stop 60’s
06.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
MUSIC - POP
Oh Boy! Non-Stop 60’s
PJ Proby, Chris Farlowe, Brian Poole, Mike Pender and Vanity Fair. Who could forget hits such as Somewhere, Marie and Hold Me from PJ Proby, Out Of Time and Handbags & Gladrags from Chris Farlowe, Twist & Shout, Do You Love Me and Candyman from Brian Poole, Hitchin’ a Ride, Early in the Morning and I Live For The Sun from Vanity Fare, and the unforgettable voice of Mike Pender from The Searchers on Sweets For My Sweet, Needles & Pins, and Don’t Throw Your Love Away. Surely, an evening to remember from the ORIGINAL stars of the 60s. 7.30pm £21.50/ £20 Discounts Members
Book Via www.musichall.co.uk
Breathe, We Are Alive!
07.06.2008  -  07.06.2008
At:  Stapleton Village Hall,
nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 210 640
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Breathe, We Are Alive!
Mindfulness wakes us up to joy in the creative present. Today we alternate the gentle process of focused meditation with the outbreath of creativity. A day of character and freedom, lots of ideas, materials and nourishment run by experienced retreat leader Lin Brown. Early booking is recommended. 9.45am – 4.45pm £45 (includes all materials)
More Info www.wayofcreativity.com
Paper Making
07.06.2008  -  07.06.2008
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Paper Making
Mould, merge and create you very own beautiful handmade paper out of recycled material and natural flora. Make and take home a very unique creation and learn a great new way of using all that old paper.
Rock Against Racism
07.06.2008  -  07.06.2008
At:  various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 044
Email:  steve.cunningham@shrewsbury.gov.uk
MUSIC - ROCK
Rock Against Racism
Rock Against Racism is a celebration of Shrewsbury’s growing cultural diversity and a clear undiluted message that Racism won’t be tolerated in this town.
12.00pm – 4.00pm Cultural Diversity Day @ The Square
A chance to share in different food, music, dance and art of multi-cultural Britain, with nationally renown poet Lemn Sissay opening proceedings.
8.00pm – 2.00am Rock Against Racism Gig @ The Buttermarket £7 on the door £5 in advance 0844 870 0000 www.TheTicketSellars.co.uk
An eclectic mix of acts drawn from a pool of local and national talent and with confirmed bands The Heavy, Aziz Ibrahim and Subsource, this promises to be the best RAR event so far.
Art Full House
07.06.2008  -  14.06.2008
At:  English Bridge Workshop,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AD
Tel: 01743 236302
Email:  arhtownsend@btinternet.com
ART & CRAFTS
Art Full House
Open 10.00am – 4.30pm daily with afternoon demonstrations 2pm Mon-Fri in a downstairs gallery featuring Belle Vue artists. Upstairs work from the community aged 3 and upwards. Kaleidoscope images of Belle Vue created by Andy McKeown previewed Fri 13th at 7pm with jazz and refreshments. A Belle Vue Arts Festival Event.
More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk
Beginners Watercolour Painting Workshop
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Beginners Watercolour Painting Workshop
Join us to paint a Shropshire Scene, learn the techniques of watercolour painting and take home your very own masterpiece. £40 per person – lunch and all materials included. Booking essential 10am - 4pm
Choral Workshop
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 361353
Email:  davidleeke@augmail.com
MUSIC
Choral Workshop
Choral/Vocal Workshop by Michael Johnson, founder of Leeds Conductors' Competition and former manager of St David's Hall Cardiff. Sought-after tenor soloist. Studying gems from European Sacred music. 10.30am to 4.30pm £10.00 plus score (if required)
More Info at www.shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk
Jazz Plus
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Barnabus Centre,
Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
Tel: 01743 236302
Email:  arhtownsend@btinternet.com
MUSIC - JAZZ
Jazz Plus
An evening of jazz and more from local groups and choirs. A Belle Vue Arts Festival Event 7pm £5 / £3
More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk
Shrewsbury Family BikeFest
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Shrewsbury Sports Village,
Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Tel: 01743 253008
Email:  transport@shropshire.gov.uk
CYCLING
Shrewsbury Family BikeFest
A day of cycling fun for everyone as part of Bike Week. Pedalling picnic, longer rides, Dr Bike, stalls, bikes to hire and try out, rickshaw rides, test your cycling skills, try out the cycle track and much more. For younger children: decorate your bike, face painting, join the scooter club or the pedalling picnic (no unaccompanied children). Make your own smoothie with our pedal-powered 'Blenda-Venda'.
More Info www.shropshire.gov.uk/cycling.nsf
The Blockheads
07.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
MUSIC - POP
The Blockheads
Following their terrific performance at the Music Hall in 2007, we are delighted to welcome back The Blockheads for what promises to be another fantastic evening of live music. They had enjoyed worldwide smash hits in the shape of Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, What A Waste, Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3 and Clevor Trever.The Blockheads remain one of the greatest live acts the U.K. has ever produced. 8pm £14.50 / Discounts: Members
Book Via www.musichall.co.uk
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
08.06.2008  -  08.06.2008
At:  Concord College, Acton Burnell,
Nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 0121 616 2616
Email:  info@bcmg.org.uk
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Up Close – Final Concert. The final concert in Birmingham Contemporary Music Group’s Up Close Tour 2008, featuring music by Rolf Wallin, Jonothan Harvey and Tansy Davies. This audience-friendly event includes spoken introduction, world-class performances, and the chance to meet performers and composers over refreshments. 7.00pm
More Info www.bcmg.org.uk
Animals in Art
08.06.2008  -  21.06.2008
At:  Bear Steps Gallery,
St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH
Tel: 01743 356511
Email: 
ART EXHIBITION
Animals in Art
A collection of paintings and drawings in oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil and charcoal depicting a range of equestrian, animal and countryside images by local artist Lesley Palmer
Hug a Rug
08.06.2008  -  21.06.2008
At:  Bear Steps Gallery
St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH
Tel: 01743 241904
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Hug a Rug
Handloom woven rugs and loom woven tapestry hangings. Local fleeces have been hand spun and dyed with plants or wood shavings for unique colours. Wall tapestries use various weaving techniques to depict flower paintings by Van Gogh and Manet. 10.30am - 4.00pm
Piano Recital by Bela Hartmann - Schubert on Sunday
08.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Gateway Arts & Education Centre,
Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB
Tel: 01743 850267
Email:  muriel_williamson@lineone.net
MUSIC
Piano Recital by Bela Hartmann - Schubert on Sunday
Bela Harmann, the Czech-German international pianist, will give the third of his recitals playing Schubert Sonata in G, D 894, Dvorak Suite in A, Op. 98 and Debussy Images II. 3pm, tickets £6/£4 on door or reserve by phone
Severn Opera present Verdi's Nabucco
08.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Alington Hall
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
OPERA
Severn Opera present Verdi's Nabucco
Severn Opera present a gala concert performance of Giuseppe Verdi's stirring Operatic masterpiece Nabucco, with a cast of distinguished operatic soloists, orchestra and chorus. Following the success of Severn opera's inaugural production, "The Bear", in last year's Summer Season, this is one of several concerts and productions planned by the company for 2008. 7.30pm
More Info www.shrewsbury.org.uk
Do the loop Present.. A Paddle Into The Past
10.06.2008  -  10.06.2008
At:  start at Frankwell Canoe Ramp
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365 022
Email:  jamie@dothloop.org
BOAT TRIP
Do the loop Present.. A Paddle Into The Past
A journey around Shrewsbury’s river loop in Canoes and Bellboats exploring the cultural history and connection between river and town. Our paddle-powered journey explores the remnants of the past and gives an insight to river life through the ages. No previous paddling experience is required. Participants should be dressed in suitable outdoor clothing and soft soled shoes. River levels may lead to date change. 7.00pm start £15
More Info www.dotheloop.org
Belle Vue and Beyond – Photographic exhibition
10.06.2008  -  13.06.2008
At:  The Barnabus Centre,
Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
Tel: 01743 236302
Email:  arhtownsend@btinternet.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Belle Vue and Beyond – Photographic exhibition
A selection of images from local photographers.
More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra
11.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Shrewsbury Abbey,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
Tel: 01743 232729
Email:  manager@shrewsbury-orch.org.uk
MUSIC
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra
Shrewsbury's own Symphony Orchestra present a programme of popular classics, including one of the most well-loved violin concertos of all time, and Dvorák's most famous symphony, its haunting slow movement full of tunes that many people know without realising that they do! 7.30pm £9/£7/£2 Seats unreserved
More Info www.shrewsbury-orch.org.uk
Stage 2 Present A Kaleidoscope Showcase
13.06.2008  -  14.06.2008
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
THEATRE
Stage 2 Present A Kaleidoscope Showcase
The final performance from Stage 2 School of Performing Arts at the Music Hall, after 10 very successful years, is set to be a celebration by yet another large group of extremely talented students. On display will be the legendary Stage 2 comedy sketches, and dynamic extracts from a variety of favourite musicals, plus several other acts, including Stage 2’s Band Factory soloists. A brilliant fast moving, variety show with something for everyone! 7.30pm £8 / £7
Book Via www.musichall.co.uk
A Vaughn Williams Anniversary Concert
14.06.2008  -  14.06.2008
At:  The Maidment Building, Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365 561 or 01743 280 581
Email:  sales@salopsheetmusic.co.uk
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
A Vaughn Williams Anniversary Concert
In aid of The Severn Theatre Opera Company a Vaughan Williams Anniversary concert featuring Adrian Thompson singing On Wenlock Edge accompanied by string quartet and piano along with Songs of Travel, some opera highlights and the Brahms Piano Trio in C major. Sponsored by Salop Sheet Music. 7.30pm £12.50
Beatles Experience
14.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Adcote School Grounds
Little Ness, Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Tel: 01939 261392
Email:  uprudence@adcoteschool.co.uk
MUSIC
Beatles Experience
Adcote proudly presents The Beatles Experience. Enjoy a fantastic evening of live music set in the landscaped gardens of Adcote - bring a picnic. Gates open 5.00pm Tickets £15 / £7.50 in advance or £17.50 / £10 on the door
More Info www.adcoteschool.co.uk
Made in Shropshire: Fair in The Square
14.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email: 
MARKET
Made in Shropshire: Fair in The Square
Made in Shropshire Contemporary Arts and Crafts Monthly Market is a must for anyone who wants to buy locally made items, straight from the person who made them. From pots to paintings, earrings to enamels, there is plenty to treat yourself, or someone else.
More Info www.madeinshropshire.co.uk
Proms in the Cottage
14.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Mytton Cottage,
Mytton, Nr Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 850527 / 850722 / 850850
Email: 
MUSIC CONCERT
Proms in the Cottage
An open air concert with the Shrewsbury Light Orchestra on the theme of "Last night of the proms" in aid of Severn Hospice and Fitz Village Hall. Bring a picnic, space for gazebos, level access. Signposted from Montford Bridge. Tickets £7.50
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir Summer Concert
14.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Holy Trinity Church,
Meole Brace, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361353
Email: 
MUSIC
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir Summer Concert
Together with West Midlands Barber Shop Group. Conducted by David Leeke and accompanied by Kathryn Burningham.
More Info at www.shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk
Shrewsbury Carnival
14.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Quarry, The Square and Town Streets,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 466930 (evenings only)
Email:  gillian.puttock@btconnect.com
CARNIVAL
Shrewsbury Carnival
All day entertainment raising money for local charities. Bands, Stalls, Dencers, Refreshments and much more. Enter a float in the Grand Carnival Procession, leaving the Quarry at 14.00 to wind round the town centre, returning approx 15.30. This year's theme is Nursery Rhymes. 10am - 5pm
Let’s Celebrate Art
15.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Coleham School Field,
Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EN
Tel: 01743 236302
Email:  arhtownsend@btinternet.com
FAMILY
Let’s Celebrate Art
A family afternoon with more than twenty art activities from silk painting to willow weaving, clay to pastels to paint. Music and entertainment, arts and crafts for sale. A Belle Vue Arts Festival Event 2pm – 5pm. Free admission.
More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk
Unplugged
18.06.2008  -  ..
At:  Belmont Arts Centre
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@belmontartscentre.org.uk
MUSIC
Unplugged
Long Nines / Neotopia / Faze26 / Mike Wilcock & Danny Mattey. Live gig, local bands playing specifically for young people. Come along just to hear the bands, or talk to us and get involved in the promotion of the event, mixing the sound, or creating the stunning wall visuals. 7.30pm – 10.00pm £3.50
More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk
A Recital for Cello and Piano
19.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Alington Hall
The Maidment Building, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
MUSIC
A Recital for Cello and Piano
A recital given by Jonathan Price, principal cellist of the Manchester Camerata, accompanied by John Moore, Director Music at Shrewsbury School. The evening will feature Beethoven's Cello Sonata in D Major and other works for Cello and Piano in the Douglas Critchley Auditorium of Shrewsbury School's award winning music school 7.30pm
More Info www.shrewsbury.org.uk
The Garden in Bloom Tour
20.06.2008  -  31.08.2008
At:  The Reynolds Gallery,
2 High Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SP
Tel: 01743 363530
Email:  reynoldsgallery@btinternet.com
ART EXHIBITION
The Garden in Bloom Tour
This garden themed gallery tour is a celebration of all that blooms. Featured contemporary artists include Canadian, Danielle O'Connor Akiyama, British artist Lesley Reynolds and Dutch artist Jochem de Graaf. Expect to see an exciting riot of colour.
Borrowed Time with Roy Hattersley
20.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 232236
Email:  info@pengwernbooks.co.uk
TALK
Borrowed Time with Roy Hattersley
Roy Hattersley reassesses the uneasy peace between the wars when Britain saw a general strike, the worst economic crisis in history, armed rebellion in Ireland and the King's abdication. However, the country ran to glory in the Olympics and there was a renaissance in poetry and cinema. Enquiries & tickets from Pengwern Books, 23 Princess St., Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW 7.30pm
West Mid Show
21.06.2008  -  22.06.2008
At:  The West Mid Show Ground,
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 0870 957 6444
Email: 
FAMILY
West Mid Show
A fun-filled day out at one of the leading agricultural shows in the country where you will see some of the finest livestock in the world, plus a full programme of entertainment for the whole family.
Official Website
Schubert in Summertime
21.06.2008  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 443146
Email:  kate.stephens4@btinternet.com
MUSIC
Schubert in Summertime
Shrewsbury Choral Society. A programme celebrating the wonderfully flamboyant music of the Viennese composer Franz Schubert which promises to be an evening of delight and easy listening in the wonderful setting of St Chad's. It will consist of the Mass in G, the Magnificat in C and Symphony No. 1. 7.30pm
More Info at www.shrewsburychoral.org.uk
Sing-along-a Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
21.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
MUSIC
Sing-along-a Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Now this classic musical becomes Sing-a-long-a Joseph with lyrics, fancy dress, fun bags, dancing and a whole lot more!!! Brought to you from the people who brought you the hit show Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music, this is quite simply ‘irresistible fun’. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! Check out the website at www.singalonga.net 7.30pm £14 / £12.50 / £10
Book Via www.musichall.co.uk
Mick Gilmore, Art Students and Artist Friends
23.06.2008  -  05.07.2008
At:  The Bear Steps Gallery,
St Alkmunds Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1UH
Tel: 01743 872196
Email: 
EXHIBITION
Mick Gilmore, Art Students and Artist Friends
This is the 5th year we have exhibited together! Sales last year were up to £2,000. Visitors comment on the wide range of media and subject matter and the high quality of work on show. Judge for yourself! Open 10.00am - 4.00pm daily
Arthur’s Plough
25.06.2008  -  28.06.2008
At:  Fordhall Farm,
Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3PS
Tel: 01630 638 696
Email: 
THEATRE
Arthur’s Plough
Chris Eldon Lee's musical play about the world famous Fordhall Farm. Veteran organic farmer Arthur Hollins took his children Ben and Charlotte to every sell-out performance of the original Arthur's Plough in 1991. Now the show has been revived and much revised to tell both their pioneering stories including the recent headline-grabbing fight to save Fordhall Farm. Performed by a dozen of the very best community actors in Shropshire and "The Mere Singers" choir and featuring performing pigs, dancing microbes and plenty of organic muck, mirth and magic! Tickets can be bought online at www.fordhallfarm.com Adults £10, Concessions £7.50
More Info at www.fordhallfarm.com
Gateway to Heaven - by Clare Summerskill
26.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Gateway,
Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB
Tel:
Email:  info@rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk
FILM
Gateway to Heaven - by Clare Summerskill
A moving and often humorous play based entirely on the memories of older lesbians and gay men. Contributors from a range of social and ethnic backgrounds tell their experiences of living as a minority and when lesbians and gay men were significantly more constrained, legally and socially. All welcome to come and watch the film and discuss the issues raised, refreshments providedFree event but please email if you wish to attend.
More Info www.rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk
I love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
26.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
THEATRE
I love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
The Viv Kelly Theatre Group. This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as "the relationship". Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Saturday night?" 8pm £8
Book Via www.musichall.co.uk
Lauren Hibberd with the Sterling Trio
26.06.2008  -  ..
At:  The Gateway Arts & Education Centre,
Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB
Tel: 01743 850267
Email:  muriel_williamson@lineone.net
MUSIC
Lauren Hibberd with the Sterling Trio
Lauren Hibberd - piano, Thomas Verity - clarinet and Sarah Atter - flute formed the Sterling Trio while at the Royal Northern College of Music. Their recital will include Fantasia by Malcolm Arnold and a trio by Elizabeth Poston. 1pm - 2pm tickets £3 on door.
Art at the Bridge
27.06.2008  -  05.07.2008
At:  English Bridge Workshop,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AD
Tel: 01743 361719
Email: 
ART EXHIBITION
Art at the Bridge
Annual exhibition of paintings ranging from abstract to traditional by a diverse group of local artists. This thriving group has been meeting at the English Bridge Workshop for five years and although styles and subjects vary there is a mutual support and respect from which everyone benefits.
Classic Choruses from Opera and Oratorio
28.06.2008  -  28.06.2008
At:  Shrewsbury RC Cathedral,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 281
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Classic Choruses from Opera and Oratorio
Midlands Chorale, following their 2007 sell-out concert, sing choruses from Messiah, Nabucco, Carmen, Dido & Aeneas, Aida and others. With professional strings, trumpet, keyboard, and mezzo soprano star Karen Wise. Midlands Chorale performances have won acclaim and raised many thousands of pounds for charity. Richard Laing, their conductor since 2003, is a star graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire. 7.45pm
More Info www.midlands-chorale.org.uk
Shropshire School of Classical Music Summer Concert
28.06.2008  -  28.06.2008
At:  The Gateway,
Chester St, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 363 154
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Shropshire School of Classical Music Summer Concert
Come along and enjoy this free Summer Concert! Introducing their own performances, pianists aged from 6-14 will entertain adults and children with a variety of beautiful and imaginatively played piano pieces. The teachers will play too! Suitable for all ages. 2.00pm FREE Please phone to reserve your ticket
Barney Live! – The Let’s Go Tour
28.06.2008  -  29.06.2008
At:  The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
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