Band Directory

ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £40 payable to Broad Sheep and post to:

The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall St, Hereford, HR4 9HP just call Clare on 07786 131159 or email: info@broadsheep.com

DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

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

Until Thurs 3 August

FAULTY TOWERS - THE DINING EXPERIENCE

Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter. With 70% improvised, this is an interactive comedy spectacular. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 1 & Wed 2 August

ROMEO AND JULIET

THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN present this great play as Shakespeare first saw it, in the open air, with an allmale cast, music and dance. Shrewsbury Castle Grounds, 7pm, £20, children £10, 01743 281281.

Wed 2 August

PHOENIX GALA

THE PHOENIX ACADEMY OF FILM & THEATRE ARTS roll out the red carpet and invite students from various programmes to celebrate their achievements over the past 12 months. Amateur production. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 01743 281281.

Sun 6 August

MACBETH

EVERYMAN YOUTH THEATRE. This talented and energetic company of young actors explores Macbeth’s dark path through the eyes of the unearthly witches. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £12, £6, £30, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Tues 8 August

WHERE IS MRS CHRISTIE?

In 1926, Agatha Christie was at the centre of a mystery when she disappeared for eleven days, sparking one of the biggest hunts in history. Liz Grand gives a compelling and tantalising performance in this fascinating drama. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12, students £6, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Thurs 10 August

THE WIZARD OF OZ

IMMERSION THEATRE presents a fantastic treat for all the family and will have you shouting, clapping and singing along. Open air theatre. Shrewsbury Castle, 1pm & 4pm, £15, children £12.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 13 August

TWELFTH NIGHT

IMMERSION THEATRE. A laugh-a-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s riotous comedy. Open air theatre. Shrewsbury Castle, 1pm & 4pm, £15, children £12.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 16 August

TWELFTH NIGHT

ILLYRIA THEATRE present an evening of yearning romance, music and sheer joy. Montgomery Castle, 7pm, £17, children £10, from Bunners, Montgomery or 01686 668442, www.ticketsource.co.uk

Thurs 17 August

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

QUANTUM THEATRE perform Kenneth Grahame’s family favourite with mad-cap adventures in this heart-warming tale of friendship, mishap and mayhem. Open air theatre. Shrewsbury Castle, 11am & 2pm, £15, children £12.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 18 August

VENUS AND ADONIS

CHRISTOPHER HUNTER. Shakespeare’s first published work and a best seller of its day, this one-man dramatisation is hailed as an ‘electrifying gem of a show’. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £12, £6, £30, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE

Website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com

Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

AARDVARK BANK HOLIDAY VIDE GRENIER 28th August 2023 9am-2pm

Tons of fantastic stalls with crafts, vintage, produce and much more. Live music, food and refreshments. Pitches £12; entry and car parking free.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE Until Sun 20 August

Launch of our ANNUAL BOOK SALE: this year with lots more book bargains at 50p.

Fri 18 August

PLAY IN A DAY: SHARING THE PARABLES!

Cheer on our budding thespians as they take to the stage in this relaxed and fun theatrical event, with the sharing of the parable stories, suitable for all. In the round in the marquee on the Cathedral Close, Hereford Cathedral, 6pm, £5 adults, under 16s free, please book in advance, www.herefordcathedral.org

Tues 22 August

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Gerald Dickens, the great great grandson of Charles Dickens returns with his one man version of a Christmas Carol. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £20, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk

Wed 23 August

AN UNUSUAL TWIST - MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

A unique murder mystery evening. Question the suspects, identify the clues, deduce the culprit! The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £20 includes light refreshments, bar will be available, book in advance, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk

Thurs 24 August

GROOVY UV SHOW

UK No.1 Blacklight Ultra-Violet ‘glow-in-the-dark’ performance company. Using puppets, costumes, props and tricks. With original soundtracks, music, songs and scripts written and performed exclusively for Krazy Krys. As well as using songs we all know and love. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 6pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

Fri 25 August

SHAKESPEARE FIRST FOLIO FESTIVAL

Join the fun with guest speakers, music, dancing, film, circus and song, childrens’ activities and, of course, words. Live performance will include Wet Mariners, ‘Coriolanus’. Check the website for more details. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Sat 26 August

CORIOLANUS

THE WET MARINERS transport you back to Ancient Rome, with its power-play and politics. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 2pm & 7pm, £15, £7.50, £37.50, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Thurs 3 & Fri 4 August

MATILDA JR

GET YOUR WIGLE ON Summer musical experience (ages 8-18) join forces to stage one of the most popular modern musicals. Amateur production. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 11.30am, 2pm & 6pm, £17.50/£16, 01743 281281.

Sat 26 & Sun 27 August

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR

THE SAVOY YOUTH THEATRE. Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 2pm & 6.30pm, £10, under 16s £7, family £30, 01600 772467.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Mon 7 August

FINDING CHESTER

RHUBARB THEATRE. A magical, musical and moggy-filled adventure for 5-12 year olds and their families. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 3pm, £3, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Drama Workshops

August THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS

8 - 11 Aug - Tales of the Gruffalo. Three day workshop which includes drama and arts based activities suitable for ages 4-7 years, 10am-12.30pm.

14 - 18 Aug - Be A Star Week. Inclusive workshops full of drama, dance and arts and craft activities, 10.30am-3pm or 10.30am-1pm half days.

21 - 25 Aug - Heroes and Villains. A week packed full of drama and fun, exploring goodies and baddies! Working with text, characters and props. Suitable for ages 8-14 years, 10am-3pm. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

August SUMMER SCHOOL

Starting Mon 7 August - Week 1.

Starting Mon 14 August - Week 2. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 9am, 01584 811442.

Until Fri 4 August

QUITE FRANKLY THEATRE DRAMA WORKSHOP

Led by professional actors, Melissa Johns and Jason Johns for ages 7-16 years. A week of learning new skills, new friends and finding out whether the passion lies in acting, directing or in a writer’s role. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 9.30am-3pm, sharing the weeks work on Friday at 3pm. For bookings and more information, email quitefranklytheatre@gmail.com

Mon 21, Wed 23 & Thurs 24 August

THE ALBERT HALL OPEN DAYS

Tour around Mid Wales’ oldest theatre, learn about the past, discover the backstage secrets and find out about future plans. No ticket required, free. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-2pm, 0300 102 4255.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD

Sat - Junior Yourth Theatre. Year 3: 9.15am. Year 4: 10.15am. Year 5: 11.15am. Year 6: 12.15pm. Year 7: 1.45pm. Year 8: 3pm. Year 9: 4.45pm, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. Year 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £70.50 per term.

Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES

The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 3-6: 4.30pm, £39 per term. Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.15pm, £43 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 7.30pm, £46 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. Sat - Juniors, Year 8-14: 10am, £39 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £39 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £39 per term. Details email takepart@courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.

THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE

With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm4.45pm 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.

Tuesdays YOUTH CAFE A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

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 (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY

For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

Thursdays Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, 10.30am-1.30pm, £7. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk.

Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds. Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The Hive, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk