theatre Great Grimm Tales
Tues 14 - Sat 18 April HEREFORD GANG SHO Hereford’s Scouts and Guides present a variety show full of song, dance and sketches. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, plus 2.15pm on Saturday, 01432 340555. Fri 17 April ILLUSION/DELUSION BY DAVID POLLARD HAND TO MOUTH PRODUCTIONS. Is what you see what you get? (Not suitable for minors). Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Wed 22 April HOW TO BE HAPPY THEATR WILDCATS explore the meaning of true happiness. Using a mixture of movement, drama, song and film. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £6.50, 01874 611622.
PERFORMANCE April & May ONE SIDE LIES THE SEA PENTABUS THEATRE, a co-production with THEATRE BY THE LAKE. A musical journey through the brilliant communities that inhabit our coastline. 23 April - Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, 01948 660660. 24 April Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. 25 April - Leintwardine Centre, 7.30pm, 01547 540554. 30 April - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 281281. 1 May - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630321. 2 May - Quatt Village Hall, 7.30pm, 0333 666 3366. www.pentabus.co.uk Wed 1 & Thurs 2 April FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE. Love among the haystacks with all its joys and pains. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, £8 under 18s, 01743 281281. Thurs 2 April FAGIN? Join Fagin as he reviews his situation during his final night in prison before being hanged. As madness envelops him, he is ‘visited’ by some old aquaintances. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £1.250/£10.50, 01874 611622. Wed 8 & Thurs 30 April HARPY Starring Su Pollard. Birdie’s a hoarder. The neighbours call her a harridan and a harpy, although most have never met her. Something deeply cherished was stolen from her; Birdie’s not been able to give up anything since... 8 April - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £13, 01686 614555. 30 April - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18, under 16s £10, 01873 850805.
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Thurs 9 April BEACH BODY READY Join The Roaring Girls for a defiantly feel-good show which sticks two fingers up at how the media says you should look. For ages 14+. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, students £7, 01873 850805.
Thurs 23 April GREAT GRIMM TALES BOX TALE SOUP present a new adaptation of Grimm’s most delicious tales, with stunning puppetry, innovative theatre and original score. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Thurs 23 - Sat 25 April AGNES OF GOD LADS. Summoned to a convent, Dr Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of Agnes, a novice accused of murdering her newborn, who she insists was the result of a virgin conception. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £11, students £8, 07967 517125. Sat 2 May SPITFIRE SOLO Written and performed by Nicholas Collett. June 2000 For 80 year old Peter Walker, ex-Battle of Britain pilot, an unexpected new challenge is about to begin. The play blends theatre, music and film. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14, students £10, 07967 517125. Sat 2 & Sun 3 May THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES PUPPET STATE THEATRE. This classic enviornmental tale is a unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling, suitable for children and grown-ups. 2 May - Priest Weston VH, 4pm, £10/£6/£28, 07854 441235. 3 May - The Hive, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10/£6/£30, 01743 234970. Arts Alive.
MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Thurs 2 - Sat 4 April FOOTLOOSE NMTC. Footloose tells the story of Ren, a high-spirited child who moves from the big city to a small, religious town where dancing, his one true passion, is forbidden. For ages 11+. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, plus Sat matinee 2.30pm, £16/£13.50, 01686 614555. Fri 10 & Sat 11 April GREASE GET YOUR WIGLE ON present the original High-School musical featuring unforgettable songs from the hit movie. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £16.50/£14.50, 01743 281281.
