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Theatre
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.
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.
Live on Stage Fri 13 March, 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Sally Barker & Anna Ryder Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March, 7.30pm Our Star Theatre Co present KINDERTRANSPORT The story of a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi persecution. Films (incl. Borderlines Film Festival) 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 Screenings 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) Conquest Theatre Bromyard
SPRING EVENTS AT THE PALES
Wed 18 March, 10 for 10.30am-4pm Pales Poetry Day Led by Trish Munn and Linda Murray Hales. Share and discuss poems on the theme ‘Beginnings’ Wed 15 April, 10 for 10.30am – 4pm Seeds and Saplings 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. Wed 29 April, 10am for 10.30am–4.30pm The Breeze at Dawn Has Secrets to Tell 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
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.
Tues 10 - Sat 14 March BUDDY Multi award-winning West End show. Drama, passion and excitement as a cast of talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Wed 11 - Fri 13 March GETTING TO KNOW... FOOTLOOSE REGAL THEATRE SCHOOL SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March BETTY BLUE EYES CONCEPT PLAYERS. Based on the film ‘A Private Function’, this is a musical romp set around the impending wedding celebrations of young Princess Elizabeth to the dashing Philip Mountbatten in 1947. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13, 01873 850805. Wed 18 - Sat 21 March IOLANTHE HEREFORD GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY present a musical delight full of sparkling humour, magical capers and political satire. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, plus Sat matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555. Wed 25 - Sat 28 March CAROUSEL MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE present a Rogers and Hammerstein musical about the lives of fairground folk. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s £8, 01600 772467.
www.TheMarketTheatre.com
Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Wed 4 March FIDELIO MID WALES MUSIC TRUST WITH SINFONIA CYMRU. An interactive music and storytelling show for primary schools. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 10.30am & 1.30pm, free for children and their teachers. 01686 614555. Sun 8 March MORGAN & WEST - UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE Captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £9.50, 01743 281281. Sat 14 March RAPUNZEL IMMERSION THEATRE. Expect lots of laughs, catchy songs, audience interaction and magical characters. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm & 3.30pm, 01743 281281. Sun 15 March ROALD DAHL AND THE IMAGINATION SEEKERS Especially made for ages 6+, to help develop both creative and literacy skills through performance, games and play, while exploring Roald Dahl’s extraordinary stories. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm, £8, 01743 281281. Sat 21 March POP DIVAS LIVE! The perfect pop concert experience for the little divas in your life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 1pm & 6pm, £16.50, 01743 281281. Sat 21 March THE NAUGHTY FOX Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection and bountiful energy as two storytellers bring magic to household objects. For ages 0-5 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555. Sun 22 March THE BEAR Based on the book by Raymond Briggs. With puppetry, music, dreamy storytelling and dozens of laughs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12pm & 3pm, 01432 340555. Tues 24 & Wed 25 March THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Based on the book by Judith Kerr and adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood. For ages 3+. Tues 1.30pm & 4pm, Wed 10am (relaxed performance) & 1.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, £13.50/£8, family £48, 01874 611622.
Sat 7 March & Sat 4 April IMPROVISED THEATRE For ages 10+, under 16s must be accompanied. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10am-12pm, £8, 01743 234970. THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow. org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Fri - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £68.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. Courtyard Musical Theatre, Tues for ages 4-8 years, 4-4.55pm, £60 per 12 week term. Thurs for ages 9-17 6.15pm-7.25pm, £66 per 12 week term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 2), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 9-13, 4.30pm-6pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994. Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555. Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928. Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487.
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Poetry & Storytelling
50 March BLAST STORYTELLING 13 March - The Hero Light, Dominic Kelly, 8pm. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, £8 or £25 for group of four, 01588 630023. Tues 3 March POETRY EVENING Chris Hall and Allen Fisher launching their new books. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, HR1 2UA, 7pm, £5 including wine/juice, 01432 263937. Wed 11 March SCAMP A vibrant monthly open mic poetry event with contributors young and old. Come and have a go or watch. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 342334. Sat 14 March POETRY BREAKFAST Live poetry readings with the theme ‘Spring, the Sweet Spring’. Led by Anna Dreda. Plus a light breakfast. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.15am-10.30am, £8, 01547 550377. Wed 18 March PALES POETRY DAY Led by Trish Munn and Linda Murray Hales. Share and discuss poems on the theme ‘Beginnings’. Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, 10.30am-4pm, 01597 851543, www.thepales.org.uk Wed 25 March READINGS BY THE POET, MANUEL IRIS Mexican poet Manuel Iris, Poet Laureate of the City of Cincinnati. His poetry reflects his obsession with beauty, time, death and the bridges that marry them. Followed by Q & A. Organised by Mid Border Arts and the Sidney Nolan Trust. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £5 from The Workhouse (cash only), wegottickets and on the door. Wed 18 March POETRY BREAKFAST @ AARDVARK BOOKS Theme ‘Daffodils’. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 9.30am-10.30am, £8 including breakfast, info@wenlockbooks.co.uk Mon 30 March RED PARROT POETRY Nicholas Murray and Charles Wilkinson launch their new collections. No. 46, High St, Presteigne, 7pm, £5, pay on the night. Mon 30 March DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE ‘Luckiest Guy Alive’ tour. An intimate evening of his singular poetry and ebullient chat. Plus support act. For ages 16+. Shire Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24 (plus booking fee), www.johncooperclarke.com or contact thom@sonicpr.co.uk
Comedy
Sun 1 March JOHN ARCHER - AGAINST THE ODDS As seen on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16/£14, 01743 281281. Mon 2 & Tues 31 March DOM JOLY’S HOLIDAY SNAPS A rip-roaring travelogue featuring stories from around the world. 2 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281. 31 March - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £18, 01600 772467. Wed 4 March COUNT ARTHUR STRONG - IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? The very best showbiz entertainment. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, 01743 281281. Fri 6 March ARDAL O’HANLON: THE SHOWING OFF MUST GO ON Ireland’s finest, the star of Father Ted, My Hero and Murder in Paradise. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50, 01743 281281. Sat 7 March MITCH BENN ‘Ten Songs to Save the World’. One broken world and ten funny songs to fix it. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15.50, 01743 281281. Wed 11 March COMEDY NIGHT The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford. Thurs 12 March COMEDY AT THE EDGE: MARK STEEL ‘Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright’. For ages 14+. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £15, 01952 728911. Thurs 12 March JOSIE LONG The multiple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns with a show about the mind-bending intensity of new motherhood, kindness, joy and optimism. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01743 281281.
