Band Directory

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Venues

ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0300 102 4255

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141

BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968

BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820033.

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540

BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811

THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434

THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963

BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192

CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777

CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813

THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Halton Lane, Ludlow 01584 872063

CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575

THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555

THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318

DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408

THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412

THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762

THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373

THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330

HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541

KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.

THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679

LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821

LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277

LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291

THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712

MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352

NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908

OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020

THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008

THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322

PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118

THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867

REET PETITE, 18 West St, Leominster 07484 545368. ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336

ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622

THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555

THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023

THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797

THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998

VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305. WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577

WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

Performance

April ONE OF THEM ONES

PENTABUS THEATRE. A new play about two siblings living in a rural community trying to get their heads around gender identity. 15 April - Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £12.50, www.midborderarts.com. 19 April - Hereford College of Arts, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01584 856564.

21 April - Malvern Cube Community Centre, 7.30pm, 01684 575363. 28 April - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1pm & 7.30pm, £14, 01874 611622. www.pentabus.co.uk

Sat 1 April

THE SWEARING JAR

Local touring theatre company. Malvern Cube, WR14 2YF, 7.30pm, £12, www.malverncube.com

Sat 1 April

CHARLIE’S BIG NIGHT

Comedy, spoken word and music. The Muse, Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon, show starts 8pm, food and drink from 7pm, £20 with food, 07791 654799.

Sat 1 April

WELSH WRESTLING

The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

Tues 4 - Sat 8 April

THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO

Telling the story of Nuri, a beekeeper and his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape... Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £41.50-£19, 01743 281281.

Wed 5 April

HOW TO BE HAPPY

THEATR WILDCATS is an inclusive theatre group for adults with learning disabilities who devise their performances based on life experiences. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £6.40, 01874 611622.

Sat 8 April

EARWIG

TIME AND AGAIN THEATRE COMPANY. Funny and fast-paced, Earwig combines the world of entomology with Marigold’s fight to be heard amidst the world of flappers, jazz and an overbearing husband. For ages 14+. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

Wed 12 April

KATE MOSSE

Part detective story, part love letter to history, packed with fun facts as Kate shares stories of the most inspiring women throughout history. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, 01743 281281.

Wed 12 - Sat 15 April

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

THE COURTYARD JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE present a brand new production of CS Lewis’ timeless tale. A family show that will entertain all ages. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm & 7pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 14 & Sat 15 April

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

HOTBUCKLE PRODUCTIONS. With live music, mulitiple characterisation, humour and inventiveness, yet another English classic novel brought wonderfully to life. For ages 10+. 14 April - Alveley Parish Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01746 780478. 15 April - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01885 488575. Arts Alive.

Thurs 20 April

FAULTY TOWERS

The original dining experience. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, 07498 966606.

Fri 21 April

A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN

The award-winning creators of Female Gothic, Orlando, Elizabeth, Christmas Gothic and Austen’s Women return with a 21st century take on Virginia Woolf’s celebrated pre-TED talk. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18, 01584 878141.

Fri 21 April

PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DISASTER

With writer and performer Susie Corcoran. A brutally honest performance about being a mum. With tears streaming down your face, laugh along with sometimes savage experiences that can be motherhood. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 23 April

WILLOW GLOBE ANNUAL GET TOGETHER

Come along for tea and cake to find out more about Willow Globe and how to get involved with Shakespeare Link and Willow Globe. Words, music and a medley of ad hoc performances. Home-made cake, bar available. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 3-6pm, free, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Tues 25 - Sat 29 April

SWEENEY TODD

CURTAIN CALL THEATRE COMPANY with the dark, witty and Tony Award winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Amateur production. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm & 2.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 29 April

AN EVENING OF MAGIC WITH RICHARD JONES

The only magician to ever win Britain’s Got Talent. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

Tues 2 - Sun 7 May

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL

The National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. Connections commission new plays for young people to perform, championing the talent of young people from across the UK. Including Saturday night party, hosted by Theatr Brycheiniog’s Young Music Promoters. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Fri 5 May

Y MAB DAROGAN

CWMNI THEATRE MALDWYN. The company are touring a new production, centred on the uprising of Owain Glyndwr, one of our foremost heroes. The Hafren Theatr, Newtown, £16/£13, 01686 948100.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Sat 1 April

EVITA

MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE. The colour and excitement of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15/£12, 01600 772467.

Sat 1 April

SUNSHINE ON LEITH

SHREWSBURY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY present the singalong musical with a soundtrack from The Proclaimers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £21-£15, 01743 281281.

Mon 10 - Wed 12 April

CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION

GET YOUR WIGLE ON teen group with one of the most successful musicals of all time. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £18.50/£16.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 12 April

DREAMCOAT STARS

A musical evening of West End and Broadway classics. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26, 01743 281281.

Fri 14 - Sun 16 April

SHREK JR

GET YOUR WIGLE ON are venturing back into the swamp for a show that is Ogre flowing with fun and musical charm. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 1pm, £.30pm & 7pm, £16.50/£15, 01743 281281.

Sat 22 April

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2

‘Cruising Through Menopause’. Starring Mary Byrne, Jessica Martin, Rebecca Wheatley and Suzie Fenwick. For ages 16+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4pm & 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 26 - Sat 29 April

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND

OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY & THE MARKET

THEATRE. Lloyd Webber’s musical, based on the novel by Mary Hayley Bell takes this classic story to 1959

Louisiana. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm and 2.30pm Sat, £14, students £10, 07967 517125.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Sat 1 & Sun 2 April

THE JUNGLE BOOK

IMMERSION THEATRE. Filled with original music, audience interaction and bags of comedy. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm & 3.30pm, £13/£11, 01743 281281.

Tues 4 April

THE GROW SHOW

Follow the year in the life of a puppet garden, wiggle with the worms and sing along with the veg. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 11am & 3pm, £7, 01584 878141.

Thurs 6 April

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE

Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party, with treasure hunts, sing-along songs and lots of games to play. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £12, 01874 611622.

Thurs 6 - Sat 8 April

THE HUG

LONG NOSE PUPPETS LTD. Based on the book Hedgehog and Tortoise are in search of a restorative hug. Beautiful puppets and witty music, fun, laughter and love. For ages 2-8 years. Arts Alive.

6 April - The Hive, Shrewsbury, 11am, £10, 01743 234970.

7 April - Llanymynech Village Hall, 2.30pm, £7.50, 01691 839147. 8 April - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 11am, £8, family £35, 01588 630321.

Thurs 6 April

CARTOON CIRCUS LIVE

Laughter-packed show combines the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 1.30pm, £12, under 16s £10, 01600 772467.

Thurs 13 April

THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN

Louis Pearl explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm, £13, 01874 611622.

Sat 22 April

LITTLE BO PEEP

Featuring magnificent puppets, scenery and of course lots of music and singing. For ages 2-7 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make Bo Peep a new dress. 01432 340555.

Sat 29 April

SNOW WHITE

NYP MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP. A wickedly fun family pantomime. The Hafren Theatre, Newtown, £15/£13, 01686 948100.