Highlights
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan’s calendar, this four-day fest brings together centuries of musical tradition in one picturesque setting.
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Cluedo 2
Inspired by the success of the original Cluedo play, this brand-new comedy whodunnit is based on the famous detective boardgame of the same name.
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Blue Rose Code
Seamlessly blending folk, Americana, jazz, rock and pop, Blue Rose Code is led by Edinburgh-born singer Ross Wilson.
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Nubiyan Twist
Nubiyan Twist have made a real name for themselves thanks to a genre-transcending style that draws on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae and dance music.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show
As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performances and plenty more.
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International Watercolour Masters 2024
Exhibition and festival featuring the world's best watercolour artists.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
The display features brand-new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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Heal Festival
2024 line-up features ex Kasabian frontman, Tom Meighan, Craig Charles, The Farm, Eva Lazarus and Mungo's HiFi, Altern8, Mr C, Born Next Door, The Taste and more.
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Parklands Festival
The popular event features a diverse line-up including: Danny Rampling, DJ Hazard, Colin Dale and more.
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Life of Pi
Life of Pi is the acclaimed and hugely popular adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
Latest
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The Red Arrows set to return to the RAF Cosford Air Show
The Red Arrows will perform at the show on Sunday 9 June 2024.
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Final line-up announced for Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Rock, blues and jazz singer Elkie Brooks leads the list of final artists.
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Severn Valley Railway to host Italian Autorail event
A spectacular gathering of more than 100 Italian road vehicles.
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Weston Park Air Show International returns this summer
Popular model air show attracts visitors from around the world.
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Paul Smith to play Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival
Taking place at Theatre Severn on the evening of Sunday 14 July.
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New three-day festival at Flaxmill Maltings venue
Acts so far confirmed to appear are Sonic Boom, Jason Allan and Dan Owen.
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New events for Shifnal from Shropshire Festivals
The first event will be Shifnal May Day on 6 May - and it's free!
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Shrewsbury Market Hall announce 2024 Late Night dates
The popular event will make a return on Saturday 6 April.
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Shrewsbury Regatta returns this May
One of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871.
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The Red Arrows set to return to the RAF Cosford Air Show
The Red Arrows will perform at the show on Sunday 9 June 2024.
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Final line-up announced for Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Rock, blues and jazz singer Elkie Brooks leads the list of final artists.
-
Severn Valley Railway to host Italian Autorail event
A spectacular gathering of more than 100 Italian road vehicles.
-
Weston Park Air Show International returns this summer
Popular model air show attracts visitors from around the world.
-
Paul Smith to play Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival
Taking place at Theatre Severn on the evening of Sunday 14 July.
-
New three-day festival at Flaxmill Maltings venue
Acts so far confirmed to appear are Sonic Boom, Jason Allan and Dan Owen.
-
New events for Shifnal from Shropshire Festivals
The first event will be Shifnal May Day on 6 May - and it's free!
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Shrewsbury Market Hall announce 2024 Late Night dates
The popular event will make a return on Saturday 6 April.
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Shrewsbury Regatta returns this May
One of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871.
Interviews & Blogs
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Iconic Film Moments
Six Chick Flicks shows at multiple Midlands venues.
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Forever Friends
Come From Away shows at Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Money Talks
New staging of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate out on tour...
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Great Entertainment Amplified
Utilita Arena hosts jaw-dropping events and the biggest names in music and comedy.
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A Life In Their Hands
Twelve Angry Men shows at Lichfield Garrick and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Death In Venice
WNO joins forces with contemporary circus company NoFit State.
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International Watercolour Masters returns to the Midlands
Hosted since 2018 by local watercolour master David Poxon.
Latest Reviews
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Review: The Boy At The Back Of The Class
Imaginatively told and impressively presented, this is a truly wonderful work of theatre.
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Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
This masterpiece of musicality and atmosphere was met with a standing ovation.
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Review: Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch
This is an adult show and is most definitely not for the fainthearted.
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Review: Life of Pi
A special piece of theatrical storytelling...
Competitions
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A family ticket to Brick Fest...
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on LEGO event of its kind catapults from the US t...
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Two tickets to see 101 Dalmati...
Telling the story of fashionista Cruella de Vil’s attempts to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in tow...
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A family ticket to Brick Fest...
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on LEGO event of its kind catapults from the US t...
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Two tickets to see 101 Dalmati...
Telling the story of fashionista Cruella de Vil’s attempts to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in tow...
Eat & Drink in Shropshire
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Digbeth Dining Club bring Summer Tour to the Midlands
Traders include Fat Snags, Stripclub Streetfood, Buddha Belly, Disco Fries, Tacos El Pap and more.
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The Beefy Boys release their first book this summer
Titled From Backyard BBQ to World-Class Burgers, release date is 15 August.
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Digbeth Dining Club bring Summer Tour to the Midlands
Traders include Fat Snags, Stripclub Streetfood, Buddha Belly, Disco Fries, Tacos El Pap and more.
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The Beefy Boys release their first book this summer
Titled From Backyard BBQ to World-Class Burgers, release date is 15 August.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury's best-known entertainment venue features a 650-seat main auditorium and offers an attrac...
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Telford Theatre
Telford Theatre presents a wide-ranging programme of entertainment events. Plays, music shows, child...
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Severn Valley Railway
Operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, this m...
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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages. From...
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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the largest collections of its kind in the...
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes Five, Viggo Venn and Blazin' Squad.
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ALSO Festival
Leading lights in the worlds of music, comedy and wellness.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Life of Pi
Life of Pi is the acclaimed and hugely popular adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes Five, Viggo Venn and Blazin' Squad.
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ALSO Festival
Leading lights in the worlds of music, comedy and wellness.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Life of Pi
Life of Pi is the acclaimed and hugely popular adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
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