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Poetry & Storytelling
by Broadsheep
Sat 1 July
SUDDENLY...
Ready for a quest that puts a twist in the tail of traditional tales? Take a trip on a flying carpet, help Edwin, Mr Wolfe’s spoilt but lonely son, start his own story. A storytelling show for ages 6+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, free pre-show activity from 10.30am, 01432 340555.
Tues 4 July
ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER AND BRENDA READ BROWN
A radical force of nature performance poet/musician. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, www.ledburypoetry. org.uk
Sat 8 July
LEDBURY POETRY SLAM!
Brave bards take to the stage in this ever-popular contest as they compete for points that lead to prizes. Market Theatre, Ledbury, to enter as a competitor call 07814 830031 or email sjarbury@gmail.com
Until Sun 9 July
LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL
Prize-winning poets, international voices, family favourites, workshops and world classics rounded off with music and dance. Featuring Simon Armitage, Joseph Coelho, Monty Don, Tishani Doshi, Seckou Keita, Zaffar Kunial, Sam Lee, Jackie Morris, Michael Morpurgo, Don Paterson, Stephanie Sy-Quia, Joelie Taylor and more. Ledbury, www.ledburypoetry.org.uk
Mon 17 July
RED PARROT POETRY
Reading will be given by members of two local poetry groups, Border Poets and The Marches Poets. Warden Court, St David’s St, Presteigne, 7pm, free, however as space is limited, please reserve a seat. Email charliewilk@outlook.com
Fri 21 - Sun 23 July
FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE
Storytelling music, workshops and more (see details under ‘Talks’). Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 0EF. Weekend and day tickets available, 07544 044 126, www.festivalattheedge.org
Tues 1 August
POETRY EVENT
Apple Store Gallery, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, 7pm, £5 to include light refreshments, 01432 263937, email applestoregallery@btinternet.com
Wed 2 August
PAULINE PRIOR-PITT
From North Uist in the Hebrides, Pauline’s poetry is delivered with warmth and humour. Parish Centre, Church Stretton, 3pm, £10, students £5, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.
Comedy
Until Sun 2 July
LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL
1 July - The Old Dic Theatre Company, ‘Wind yer Neck in Kate’, 8pm, (1pm on Sat), free, Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk
Sun 2 July
GARY DELANEY: GARY IN PUNDERLAND
Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 8 July
THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER
Daniel Taylor brings the comedy legend back to life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm & 7.30pm, £22, 01743 281281.
Thurs 13 July
TROY HAWKE
‘Sigmund Troy’d’. Theatre Serven, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.
Thurs 13 - Sun 16 July
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
13 July - Scott Bennett, a show about stuff, society and design. For ages 16+. Frankville, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £8. 13 July - Rob Rouse delivers a juicy slice of the absurd humour. For ages 16+. Frankville, Shrewsbury, 9pm, £8. 14 July - Craig Deeley, a show with jokes, about jokes and people who don’t get them. For ages 14+.
Old Post Office Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £8. 14 July - Dave Twentyman, dedicated to those with ADHD, for ages 14+. The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £8. 15 July - JJ Whitehead with a show filled with self-deprecation and skewering of social norms. For ages 14+. Frankville, Shrewsbury, 5pm, £8. 15 July - Rachel Fairburn, (All Killa No Filla). For ages 14+. The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £8. 15 July - Alfie Moore. Join cop turned comedian for a new work in progress show ahead of his 2023 national tour. For ages 14+. The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 9pm, £8. 16 July - Comedy Festival Gala featuring Adam Rowe, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jessica Fostekew, Clinton Baptiste, Paul Sinha and Pete Firman, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33.50. 01743 281281.
Fri 21 July
WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB
Grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.
