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Theatre

From musicals to spoken word, national touring shows to local productions, Shrewsbury is home to an amazing theatre venue and a hugely varied calendar of theatrical events.

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National Theatre Live: HAMLET

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.Trapped between duty…

26 January
7:00pm - 12:00am
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National Theatre Live: THE FIFTH STEP

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the…

27 January
7:00pm - 12:00am
OMH
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NTLive: Hamlet (12)

HAMLETby William Shakespearedirected by Robert HastieOlivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take…

22 January - 27 January 2026
7:00pm - 11:00am
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection…

3 February
7:30pm - 12:00am
Eternal love
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ETERNAL LOVE THE MUSICAL

Vampires Rock Eternal Love has stormed onto the scene after its triumph in 2025.Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an…

5 February
7:30pm - 12:00am
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The Freshwater Five

Deadman, Isle of Wight theatre company, will embark on a national tour The Freshwater Five in 2026 - a powerful new play that revisits one of the…

6 February - 8 February 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
RBO Woolf Works
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Royal Ballet on Screen: Woolf Works

ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal BalletTHE ROYAL BALLET: WOOLF WORKSVirginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her…

9 February
7:15pm - 9:30pm
Aladdin panto 2026
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Aladdin - The Christmas Pantomime

Don’t miss this year’s spectacular, fun-filled pantomime, ALADDIN! Starring Shrewsbury’s legendary pantomime dame BRAD FITT, and back by popular…

27 November - 3 January 2027
5:00pm - 5:00pm

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