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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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Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for a series of talks run by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. These talks are free, but…

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JOE THOMAS

It wasn’t long after audiences were first introduced to hapless sixth-formers Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland, Jay Cartright and Simon Cooper that The…

25 April
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Abbey Internal
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MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT

Show 1: Doors 5.30pm / On stage 6.15pmShow 2: Doors 7.45pm / On stage 8.30pmLicensed bar. Coffee and cake bar.Calling all Coldplay fans… you’ve been…

25 April
6:15pm - 9:45pm
Drawn fair
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Drawn Makers Market

Join us at the Dye House on Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026 as the popular Drawn Collective is returns to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for it's…

25 April - 26 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Badly Drawn Boy – live and in conversation with Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music)

BADLY DRAWN BOY LIVE & IN CONVERSATIONHosted by Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music)An intimate evening of songs, stories and conversation spanning an…

26 April
5:00pm - 7:00pm
At the rainbows end
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At the Rainbow's End

3pm & 7pm showsThese FREE play readings contain 'real' older LGBT people's stories about homophobia and transphobia in 'care' settings.At the…

26 April
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Library 3
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Grief Café

EVERY MONDAYHosted by Merryn Tenalach, Grief Tender and Doula, the Grief Café is open to anyone experiencing any form of grief; the breaking down of…

26 January - 27 April 2026
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Money For Nothing
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MONEY FOR NOTHING

Celebrating 25 years of touring as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute.Expect a night of all the classic hits, including versions from the…

29 April
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Off the Shelf – Lies, Spies and Aprons

The Netley Lodge Minute book, 1840-1865Join Senior Archivist Sal Mager for a 15-minute talk as she introduces us to this unique document which…

30 April
2:00pm - 2:15pm
Theatre severn
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Legally Blonde

“Omigod you guys!”Following last year’s success of The Addams Family, Shrewsbury High School invites you once again to join us for another…

28 April - 30 April 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm

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