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With an independent cinema in an old market hall, the 29-acre Quarry Park and an impressive theatre sitting upon the river, Shrewsbury is at the heart of cultural activities in Shropshire.

so many things to do

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The Palmer's Guild of Ludlow

Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval SocietyJoin medieval historian Dr Rachael Harkes at Shropshire Archives as she explores what it meant to be a…

14 April
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Learn to identify butterflies

Butterfly expert Dr Simon Spencer will show how to identify a variety of butterflies through their markings, flight patterns, and other…

14 April
9:30am - 12:30pm
Alistair
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ALASTAIR McGOWAN

Alistair will use the comedy and impressions for which he is known and loved, play a number of short piano pieces by Glass, Amy Beach, Shostakovich,…

14 April
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joel Dommett
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Joel Dommett

HAPPY IDIOTJoel returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of…

15 April
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Twilight at the Museum
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Charity Quiz Night

Quiz master Tony Price hosts a charity quiz by Lanyon Bowdler, raising money for Little Stars and Severn Valley Rescue.The quiz is suitable for all…

15 April
5:45pm - 9:30pm
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Adjustable Silver Ring Making Workshop

Step into Artisan Lab and master the magic of silversmithing!This hands-on Thursday evening workshop invites you to shape, polish, and personalise…

5 February - 16 April 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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NTLive: All My Sons (15 tbc)

National Theatre LiveALL MY SONSby Arthur Millerdirected by Ivo Van Hovedesign by Jan Versweyveld Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne…

16 April
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Nick Harper - 58 Fordwych Rd

It is nothing short of criminal, that Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show…

17 April
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dirty rockin scoundrels
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The Dirty Rockin’ Scoundrels Live

🎶Get ready to rock your socks off with The Dirty Rockin’ Scoundrels – the UK’s ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll party band! 🔥 Experience the unforgettable…

17 April
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Meat loaf
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MEAT LOAF’S GREATEST HITS with Europe’s No.1 tribute Maet Live

⭐️ “OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE”  ⭐️Get ready for an unforgettable night of epic rock anthems as Craig Halford returns to The Buttermarket with the…

17 April
6:30pm - 11:00pm

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