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23 December 2024
Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
In partnership with Ludwig Theatre Arts at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms, this reimagined Christmas pantomime take on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ proves it really is a tale as old as time.
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13 December 2024
South Shropshire’s Most Beastly Pantomime Yet - Oh Yes It Is!
A run-through review of Ludlow Assembly Rooms’ 2024 pantomime performance, Beauty and the Beast, viewed at 6.30pm on 12th December 2024.
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26 November 2024
Theatre Review: Brixham Chimes at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Life. Death. Fish. Money. A completely live performance to music with film, ‘Brixham Chimes’ is a novella in verse about life, loss and our oceans by author Jim Funnel.
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1 November 2024
Make Good: The Post Office Scandal — A musical miscarriage of justice
“Integrity. Fortitude. Trust.” Review of the new musical theatre show, seen at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
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2 August 2024
Hamlet by The Lord Chamberlain's Men at Shrewsbury Castle: Review
In this outdoors production that harks back to historical production styles, the actors create a dynamic and lively show that feels more like a modern off-the-cuff comedy than a 16th Century tragedy. A fun and engaging show that is not to be missed!
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13 July 2024
Shropshire Youth Fringe - Review
The first of the two day festival brings youth voice to the foreground as the skilled young actors from Shropshire Youth Theatre bring their plays and workshops to The Hive and Nerdy Cafe in Shrewsbury.
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25 November 2022
Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!
All singing-all dancing, this traditional event is bound to open the floodgates to the anticipation and excitement of Christmas! However steer clear if you can't handle crowds...
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21 October 2022
Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company: ALiCE review
An impressive, thought-provoking contemporary dance work inspired by Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland and the self-exploration of youth.
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21 August 2022
Film review: Where the Crawdads Sing – classy but by no means cliché…
Based on the 2018 novel by Delia Owens, this beautifully romantic yet thrilling work brings to light the consequences of prejudice, as well as the importance of courage and being true to yourself.
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5 August 2022
Cassia "Why You Lacking Energy" Album Review
The Macclesfield band are here to tell you everything will be alright
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28 July 2022
Strettfest review: An ideal family day out!
On the theme of ‘carbon zero’, this lively event aimed to bring all generations together for a celebration of dance, music, and the visual arts.
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21 July 2022
Madness concert review: ‘Oh what fun we had…’
On a beautiful Friday evening, Madness descended on Shrewsbury for what was hoped to be an atmospheric and, for many, reminiscent few hours; reviving, not just the sound of the 80s, but the sound of working-class Britain. It was exactly that.
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12 July 2022
An Interview with Spilt Milk Society
The band on their new EP, their inspiration, tape machines and Flyte demos,
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6 July 2022
Twinkleberry: A refreshingly positive portrayal of pride.
Both uplifting and shocking, engaging and informative, this short piece was cleverly put together and puts an image to the high school that every queer (and even straight!) person wishes they grew up in.
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10 December 2019
ALADDIN! The Pantomime.
Shropshire’s biggest pantomime, brought to the stage by Evolution, yet again did not fail to impress.
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29 April 2019
Jess Robinson: No Filter
The English comedy actress, singer and impressionist brought her friendly, upbeat personality on tour to Theatre Severn this month. Her show consisted of witty original songs, familiar impressions and side-splitting comedy. A fabulously fun evening, packed with surprises and excitement!