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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.

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Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger

David Bickerstaff (2024) | 1h 30mFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent's power to…

23 April 2024

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The Edge of Cymru with Julie Brominicks

Join Julie as she reads extracts from her book which interweaves her journey on foot around the edge of her adopted country with a historical journey…

23 April 2024

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NTLive: NYE (12A)

ON SCREEN IN THE WALKER THEATRE National Theatre Live a new play by Tim Price directed by Rufus NorrisMichael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a…

23 April 2024

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Wednesday Wildlings

Aimed at 18 months - 5 year olds, Shropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a wild child, engaging…

24 April 2024

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Swan Lake (ROH Live)

ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALL from The Royal BalletOut hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into…

24 April 2024

Behold Ye Ramblers
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BEHOLD YE RAMBLERS

Townsend Theatre Productions in association with The Society for the Study of Labour History BEHOLD YE RAMBLERS A new play by Neil Gore. From the…

24 April 2024

Shropshire Archives
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Off the Shelf Talk – Oakhurst Hall Plans

April's Off the Shelf will be led by historian John Pryce Jones. John will discuss Thomas Nicholson's original plans for Oakhurst Hall, near Oswestry…

25 April 2024

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Summer Concert

Family and friends are warmly invited to an evening of family entertainment from the Orchestra, Wind Band, Big Band, Junior and Senior Choirs of…

25 April 2024

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ALASDAIR BECKETT-KING

Out of the swirling maelstrom he steps, his sword of jokes, his shield of whimsy and his armour made of a third amusing thing... Cursed to return on…

25 April 2024

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Writer's Lab

A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…

26 April 2024

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