Les Barker
Talks March & April BRECKNOCK ART SOCIETY 10 March - ‘Cardiff Castle, a Welsh Victorian Camelot’, a lecture by Matthew Williams. 14 April - ‘Alice & Meredith Williams, A Creative Partnerhsip’, a talk by Phyllida Shaw. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £8, 01874 611622. March ART HOUSE OPEN LECTURE SERIES 2020 11 March - Sally Payen. The Art House, Castle St, Worcester, 01905 855000, www.worcester.ac.uk
Sat 14 March LES BARKER Anyone who has seen him live is almost immediately drawn into his silly and delightful world. Moccas Village Hall, HR2 9LQ, 8pm start, £9.50, please book, 01981 500201. Tues 17 March ED BYRNE - IF I’M HONEST Ed takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £26.50, 01743 281281. Fri 20 & Fri 27 March WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB Some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Wed 25 March GEOFF NORCOTT - TAKING LIBERTIES Honest and blunt, with out being a d**k. Mostly. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, 01743 281281. Fri 27 March COMEDY CLUB Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10, or £20 and get a curry and drink before the show. For ages 16+. 01874 611622. Fri 27 March MARK THOMAS - 50 THINGS ABOUT US Using storytelling, stand-up, subversion and really, really well researched material. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281. Fri 3 April PETE FIRMAN AND THE AMAZING TBC Magician/comedian Pete Firman will be joined by a special guest who has no previous conjuring experience. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18, 01743 281281. Sat 4 April CHRIS RAMSEY - 20/20 Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm & 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281. Sat 4 April & Sat 16 May BOX OF FROGS IMPROV COMEDY BOX OF FROGS brings you a night of high-octane improvised comedy, based entirely on your suggestions. 4 April - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, £10/£6/£35, 01588 630321. 16 May - Chapel Lawn VH, 8pm, £10, 07964 710983. Arts Alive.
Every Wed in March & 1 April TYBERTON SPIRITUALITY TALKS Theme: ‘A Kinder Place: Resilience in a time of change and fragility’. St Mary’s Church, Tyberton, HR2 9PT. Details email abbeydoredmc@gmail.com March & April THE ARTS SOCIETY HEREFORD (TASH) 10 March - ‘The Two Gustavs: Mahler and Klimpt’, an illustrated lecture by Gavin Plumley. 14 April - ‘Damien Hirst and Contemporary Art’, an illustrated lecture by David Worthington. The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 2.15pm, members free, guests £9, new members welcome, 01568 797703. March HAY CAMERA CLUB 3 March - ‘Weather’, competition of digital images and prints. 10 March - ‘Tales from the Dark Side’, a monochrome print presentation by Peter Young. 17 March - ‘Sculptures of Wales’, presented by Dainis and Tony. 24 March - ‘People of Hay’, presented by Billie Charity. 31 March - ‘Mirrorless Landscapes’, presented by Jim Cossey. Masonic Hall, Brecon Rd, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, non-members welcome, £5. www.haycameraclub.co.uk March & April HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY 20 March - ‘The Enigma Variations: Elgar’s Friends pictured within’, talk by Dennis Schiavon. 17 April - ‘The Story of British Pub Signs’, a talk by Dorothy Nicolle. Kindle Centre, adjacent to ASDA, Hereford, 2.30pm. 01432 890469. March SOUTH WEST GARDENING CLUB 25 March - ‘Perfume in the Garden’, a talk b Anne Harrison. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5 including refreshments, 01588 620953. March & April HARDY PLANT SOCIETY HEREFORDSHIRE AND MID WALES 14 March - ‘Getting the best from your Roses’, a talk by Michael Marriott, Pembridge Village Hall, 2pm, £4. 11 April - ‘Aulden Farm - From Conception to Chaos!’ A talk by Jill Whitehead. Glasbury Village Hall, 2pm, £4, 01544 262795. Mon 2 March SEX & RELATIONSHIPS CAPACITY CONFERENCE Shropshire Council presents a conference on sex, relationships, mental capacity and human rights. Speakers include Professor Claire de Than and Neil Allen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 9.15am-4.15pm, £55 including lunch, 01743 281281.
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