Fri 20 & Sat 21 March ONE SIDE LIES THE SEA A PENTABUS THEATRE by the LAKE CO-PRODUCTION. A musical journey through the communities that inhabit our coastline. Pentabus Theatre, Bromfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, under 25s free, 01584 856564. Sat 21 March ...IF WE’VE NEVER BEEN TO THE MOON? Join one man’s quest in search of hope, sanity and his 250 quid! This uplifting show will put a smile on your face, a spark in your mind, a song in your heart and stars in your eyes. An 80’s sing-along soundtrack with a little substance abuse. For ages 14+ (This show contains moments of strobe lighting and mentions of substance abuse and mental health). The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Thurs 29 - Sat 21 march HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL Up to ten one-act plays performed by local AmDram groups over three sessions. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, £10 per session, discounts for pre-booking two or more sessions, 07967 517125, Sun 22 & Mon 23 March INSPIRED FESTIVAL A platform for the Courtyard’s Intermediate Youth Theatre groups to showcase their work. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6pm & 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Thurs 26 March TYLWYTH THEATR GENEDLAETHOL. Taking an irreverent look at love, family and friendship, Tylwyth is a provocative commentary on contemporary Welsh life. For ages 16+. A pre-show talk is also available free of charge. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01686 614555.
Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage
Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March KINDERTRANSPORT OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. The story of a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi persecution. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Mon 30 March AIR THE WRITING ROOM. A culmination of 12 weeks collaborative development. Twelve writers. One play. A radio... And you. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. 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.
MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA March THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO MID WALES OPERA. Using Amanda Holden’s English translation filled with ‘uninhibited mirth’. Join Figaro and Susanna on their marriage merry go round, as servants outwit their masters, women outwit their men and true love triumphs against the odds. 4 March - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. 8 March - Theatr Clwyd, Mold. 10 March - Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 13 March - Operatif, Pontio, Bangor. 14 March - Pontio, Bangor. 18 March - The Torch, Milford Haven. 21 March - The Riverfront, Newport. 25 March - Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 28 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
SPRING EVENTS AT THE PALES
Fri 13 March, 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Sally Barker & Anna Ryder
Wed 18 March, 10 for 10.30am-4pm
Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March, 7.30pm Our Star Theatre Co present
Led by Trish Munn and Linda Murray Hales. Share and discuss poems on the theme ‘Beginnings’
KINDERTRANSPORT
The story of a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi persecution.
Films (incl. Borderlines Film Festival)
Pales Poetry Day
Wed 15 April, 10 for 10.30am – 4pm
Seeds and Saplings
1 March, 3pm HONEYLAND 12A 6 March, 7.30pm 2040 PG 8 March, 7.30pm PHOTOGRAPH 15 10 March, 7.30pm PEANUT BUTTER FALCON 12A 20 March, 7.30pm THE GOOD LIAR 15
A nature day for the young and not so young. Find out what is growing in the Pales woodland and hedges; plant seeds and saplings to take home.
Screenings
The Breeze at Dawn Has Secrets to Tell
4 March, 7.30pm IN SEARCH OF CHOPIN (EOS) 5 March, 7.30pm KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL 17 March, 7.15pm FIDELIO (ROH) 21 March, 5.55pm DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER (Met Opera) 29 March, 2.30pm MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE Back Together 31 March, 7.30pm IN SEARCH OF HAYDN (EOS)
Box office 01885 488575 www.conquest-theatre.co.uk
Wed 29 April, 10am for 10.30am–4.30pm A day of Sufi -inspired poetry, song and dance, prayer meditation and story, led by Karim Hadden. All welcome. The Pales, Llandegley, LD1 5UH 01597 851543 For directions and booking details see thepales.org.uk
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