If you’ve ever wandered past a freshly gleaming sign or a once-grubby bollard that suddenly looks spotless, chances are you’ve walked past the work of John Edwards, a man who’s become something of a local legend for all the right reasons. John doesn’t work for the council. He isn’t paid. He’s just an enthusiast with […]
After drawing huge crowds and filling the streets of Shrewsbury with live music this May, Loopfest is officially returning in 2026, and tickets are already on sale. The much-loved multi-venue music festival will be back on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026, with additional fringe events taking place on Friday 1 May. Early bird […]
Get ready for big laughs, big hair and even bigger shoulder pads. Shropshire Drama Company is hitting the road this June with its latest production of John Godber’s iconic comedy Bouncers, and Shrewsbury is on the tour list. The high-energy play will be performed at The Hive in Shrewsbury on Saturday 21 June, promising a […]
A powerful new stage show celebrating the life, legacy and music of John Lennon is coming to Shrewsbury this summer as part of a major UK tour. Something About Lennon: The John Lennon Story will take to the stage at Theatre Severn on Friday 20 June 2025, offering audiences a fresh, moving and honest look […]
Shrewsbury’s biggest comedy event of the year just got even bigger. Organisers of the Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival have revealed that acclaimed comedian and broadcaster Cally Beaton will be joining the stellar line-up for this summer’s Gala Show at Theatre Severn on Sunday 13 July. With an already packed programme featuring some of the UK’s […]
A brand new women’s health initiative has launched in Shrewsbury with strong community backing and a successful launch event that took place last month. The programme, titled Empower Her, has been created by Jenna Blair and Hattie Thorpe-Gunner, who led a successful crowdfunding campaign with support from local residents and Shropshire Council. Together, they raised […]
Shropshire County Show will be sizzling this year with the addition of a new ‘Fire Stage’ featuring some of the UK’s top chefs cooking over fire. Adam Purnell, aka the Shropshire Lad, will be among the chefs demonstrating the art of cooking over coals at the show, which takes place at the DMOS People West […]
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