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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.

so many things to do

Arthurs plough
Event

Arthur's Plough

Arthur's Plough returns to the Walker Theatre with the Fordhall Story A fantastically funny play with music, revived by writer Chris Eldon Lee to…

22 October - 24 October 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Wilko
Event

Wilko: Love & Death and Rock & Roll

A play with live music telling the story of Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of Dr Feelgood, direct from London's West…

22 October - 24 October 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Event

The Mid-Life Lesbian - Emma Clowsley

Rating: 18Award-winning spoken word artist Emma Clowsley presents her latest work-in-progress: a witty, heartfelt exploration of life as an (almost)…

25 October
2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Dark Room
Event

John Robertson's The Dark Room

The world's only live-action text adventure game, fusing improvisation and videogaming into a raucous, high-energy comedy show. Sun 25 Oct 8pm.…

25 October
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cinderella
Event

Cinderella: Youth Edition

Get Your Wigle On juniors present a sparkling 60-minute production of Cinderella Youth Edition this October Half Term. Specially adapted for younger…

27 October - 28 October 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Event

Claire… Still Turning Up: Without A Script

Claire… Still Turning Up: Without A Script is the extraordinary first one-woman show from Claire Ashton, appearing on stage at 75 with a life story…

28 October
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Event

Elevate Presents Evolution

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of dance as the talented performers of Elevate Studios take to the stage in Elevate Evolution! A…

29 October
2:00pm - 8:30pm
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Event

Tea & Biscuits Presents: Hallowe'en Special

The Queens are back and they're Out For Blood!Cruella de Phil and Chocho Escandalo welcome you to a terrific night of terror and tea at the Hive this…

31 October
7:30pm - 12:00am
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Event

The Addams Family Young@Part

This October half-term, meet the delightfully spooky and hilariously kooky family in a fang-tastic 60-minute version of The Addams Family. Specially…

30 October - 31 October 2026
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Haunting Of Blaine Manor
Event

The Haunting of Blaine Manor

England, 1953. Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend…

31 October
7:30pm - 9:30pm

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