PERFORMANCE

Until Sun 2 July

LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL

1 July - John Hewer ‘Tommy Cooper Show’, magic, 2.30pm, £15/£8, Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

2 July - John Osborne, ‘Circled in the Radio Times’, 4.30pm, £10, Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow. 2 July - ‘Wind in the Willows’, Gobstopper Theatre Company, 3pm, free, Millenium Green, Ludlow. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Sat 1 July

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

THE SHAKESPEARE CIRCUS. This eight man version of Shakespeare’s most popular play will have in fits of laughter and enchant you with magic and mystery. Suitable for all the family. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 3pm & 7pm, £12, £6, £30, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Sat 1 July

THE MOUSETRAP - 70TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm matinee, Thurs audio description available, 01432 340555.

Sat 1 July

GOD OF CARNAGE

HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behaviour of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach children how to behave properly? Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.

Sat 1 July

A BUNCH OF AMATEURS

REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP. A sparkling comedy written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, deliciously stuffed with Shakespeare and killer comic dialogue. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Sat 1 July

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

HOTBUCKLE PRODUCTIONS. With live music, multiple characterisations, humour and inventiveness. For ages 10+. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14/£8, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

Wed 5 - Sat 8 July

THE FULL MONTY

GET YOUR WIGLE ON. Engaging melodies and the most highly-anticipated closing number of any show. For ages 14+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £24-£19.50, 01743 281281. Amateur production.

Thurs 6 & Fri 7 July

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

PENTABUS THEATRE. Showcasing seven new short plays written by young writers. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 01584 878141.

Fri 7 July

THE DIARY OF A NOBODY

Mr Pooter’s diary has now been adapted for the stage in this new one-man show. Jonathan Goodwin plays the beleaguered Pooter, a City clerk at odds with the world... The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 8 July

ROMEO AND JULIET

SUN & MOON THEATRE. Set in the 1930s the Capulets and Montagues are vibrantly re-imagined as two warring movie studios. Suitable for all the family. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £12, £6, £30, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Sat 8 July

SUMMER SHOWCASE

CONQUEST YOUTH THEATRE. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 2.30pm & 7pm, 01885 488575.

Sat 8 July

MAYZMUSIK SHOWCASE

One of the biggest performing arts schools in South Wales present their talents with musicians, singers, dancers and actors. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, £9.50-£7.50, 01873 850805.

Sense and Sensibility

Tues 11 & Wed 12 July

BRIDESMAIDS OF BRITAIN

Prepare yourselves for dance-offs, sing-offs and eventually shout-offs at the ‘Hen do of the year’, held in a caravan. For ages 14+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32£22, 01743 281281.

Thurs 13 July

SHADES FROM THE PAST

Live & Local: Bishop’s Castle 450 years charter celebration evening. Fascinating characters from the past brought to life by local people. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, cheese and wine, £10, under 18s free, performance 8pm. All profits from the evening for the charter celebrations 450 years.

Sun 16 July

LIFE IN 2035 APOCALYSPE... NOT?

SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE JUNIORS take you on a journey through a series of parallel futures as they go about their work, come home, travel and shop in 2035. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 4pm, £5, 18 and under £2.50, 01743 234970.

Tues 18 July

RITUAL

FERAL PRODUCTIONS & OPEN SKY THEATRE. From marriage ceremonies to football colours, bedtime routines to greetings and farewells. A showcase of dramatic writing by The Writing Room. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 July

BEDTIME STORIES & LEGALLY BLONDE JNR ONE VISION SCHOOL OF ARTS. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm & 2pm, 01885 488575.

Sat 22 July

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

SWEET SORROW THEATRE COMPANY. A family friendly 90 minute take on Shakespeare’s story of love, loss and confusion. Featuring buffoonery leading to ludicrously improbable situations. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 3pm & 7pm, £12, £6, £30, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Fri 27 July

GRAV

TORCH THEATRE. Gareth J Bale reprises the role of ‘Grav’ in this remarkable one-man show exploring the life and times of Ray Gravell. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £15, students £8, 01873 850805.

Sun 30 July

HAY PLAY IN A DAY!

24 hour Theatre Festival. Come and watch several short plays, written, directed and performed in just 24 hours. (If you’d like to get involved as a creator, please email). The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £7 tickets from Eventbrite. hayplayinaday@gmail.com

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, 01743 281281.

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.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Until Sat 1 July

ALL SHOOK UP

HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. Inspired by and featuring songs of Elvis Presley. Tomkins Theatre, 148 Whitecross Rd, Hereford, £15/£13, 0333 666 3366.

Fri 7 - Sun 9 July

ANNIE JR

Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, various times, £12.50, www.malverncube.com

Sat 15 July

CANDIDE

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is a supercharged wild ride in which 18th century France crashes into 20th century post-war America. Sung in English and contains anachronistic themes and languages that some people may find upsetting. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £50, 01874 611622.

Sat 15 July

TIME TO SHINE

SHREWSBURY STAGECOACH pupils aged 4-16 years. Fun-filled singing, dance from the musicals. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10, 01743 281281. Amateur production.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Thurs 6 July

JEMIMA

CWMNI THEATR ARAD GOCH present a new production about one of the most important women in Welsh history, Jemima Nicholas. Suitable for ages 7+. The Hafren Theatr, Newtown, 10am, £7, 01686 948100.

Sat 8 July

ALICE

MA STAGE SCHOOL present their own adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. For all the family. The Hafren Theatr, Newtown, 7.15pm, £14, children £9.50, 01686 948100.

Wed 19 - Sat 22 July

DOWN TO THE WOODS

COURTYARD SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE. This interactive family performance is created especially for ages 2-7 but can be enjoyed by the whole family, babies under 18 months go free. The Courtyard, Hereford. Wed & Fri 10am & 1pm, Thurs, 10am, 1pm & 6.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm with free pre-activity from 10.30am for the 11am performance, 01432 340555.

Sun 23 July

PRINCESS PICNIC IN THE CASTLE

Join Princess Beauty, The Snow Queen and The Tower Princess for songs, dances and plenty of photo opportunities. Bring a picnic. Shrewsbury Castle Grounds, 11.30am, £25 adult and child, extra child £19, 01743 281281.

Thurs 27 July

ROBIN HOOD

THE THREE INCH FOOLS return with this legendary folk tale. Expect plenty of music, comedy and quick costume changes for all the family. Shrewsbury Castle Grounds, 7pm, £19, under 18s £11, 01743 281281.

Mon 31 July

HORRIBLE HISTORIES - BARMY BRITAIN

Full of crazy new characters and rude rulers from Britain’s barmy past! Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, various times, £16, child £14, 01873 850805.

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

Mon 31 July

CIRCUS WORKSHOP

With Circus Sensible. Sessions include a performance demo and workshop. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 10.30am & 1.30pm, £8 per place or £20 for a family ticket of three. All welcome, under 7’s must be accompanied. 01588 630321.

Mon 31 July - 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

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