Tue 14 Sep - Sat 16 Oct
Rod Shaw: Boats, Bathers & Wild Edric
Figurative paintings by Shrewsbury artist Rod Shaw depicting on water and in water activities, plus a section devoted to Shropshire legend Wild Edric Shropshire’s the last Saxon patriot whose ghost is said to appear on the Stiperstones.
Wed 15 September
SOLD OUT: An audience with Sally Morgan
Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING -'Britain's best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan, returns by overwhelming public demand to tour the Nation.' Sally has used her talent over the years to help many people, most notably fa...
Sat 18 September
Sold Out: Kevin Bridges
Kevin Bridges, Scotland's "young comedy prodigy" (Guardian) has had an extraordinary 12 months.' With a 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival sell-out run and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Newcomer under his belt, plus star appearances on Liv...
Wed 22 September
Acoustic Night: Live @ the place
Joining in collaboration with Live at the Hive, Shrewsbury, we are pleased to offer our acoustic evening in the Gallery Bar. Live @ the place will bring live gigs featuring young local bands and regional emerging talents. Come along just to hear the bands or ta...
Thu 23 September
The Gig Cartel presents For Those About To Rock
The Gig Cartel presents For Those About To Rock The UK's Leading High Energy Rock Show Featuring Livewire AC/DC and Limehouse Lizzy LIVEWIRE are the AC/DC show with a big difference! Both the Bon Scott & Brian Johnson eras of the band are incl...
Fri 24 September
Girls Night
Grab your girlfriends, sisters and workmates and prepare to laugh, cry and dance in the aisles like never before! This thoughtful and brilliantly funny down to earth musical comedy follows five friends as they relive their past on an hilarious karaoke night...
Sat 25 September
60s/70s/80s Party Night with The Krystallets
Soul Promotions present A 60s/70s/80s Party Night with The Krystallets The lush harmonies of The Krystaletts are guaranteed to have you on the dance floor and singing along to some of the greatest pop songs of all time – Sweet Talking Guy, Be My Bab...
Sun 26 September
Dance Auditions: Jack & The Beanstalk
DANCE AUDITIONS Don't miss your chance to audition for Telford's annual pantomime! Jack and the Beanstalk will be requiring: Trained Junior Dancers, 7 -12 years (by 1 December 2010) who should not exceed 5' tall. Trained Senior Dancers,...
Mon 27 September
Gina Yashere
Her bombastic delivery, infectious personality and cheeky observations have turned this British comedian into one of the America's hottest comics. She has appeared on The Chelsea Lately Show, The Jay Leno Show, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, and become th...
Fri 1 October
Super Slam American Wrestling
All Star Wrestling celebrates 40 years as Britain's No1 wrestling promoter. Join former WWE favourites and Best of British wrestlers in a 2-hour family-friendly action-packed show. It's the place to celebrate a special occasion and meet the stars backstage. ...
Sat 2 October
The Stones - A tribute to The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are universally known as "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World". They have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, with hits such as Satisfaction, Start Me Up, Honkey Tonk Women and Jumping Jack Flash, to name but a few &...
Wed 6 October
Oxjam Telford
Join us for Oxfam's largest music event and the UK's biggest festival! Oxjam takes place across the UK to fight poverty with music. The Telford event brings you Envy of the State (formerly Newbreed), Hill Valley High (back from their tour of Brazil), Babytwin...
Thu 7 October
Russell Kane - Smokescreens & Castles
News just in... Russell Kane is the winner of The Edinburgh Fringe Best Comedy Show 2010...this is what the critics are saying... "Russell Kane's new show is the finest of his career.' Extremely funny, poignant and fuelled by real intelligence and passion...
Fri 8 October
Joe Power: The Man Who Sees Dead People
Joe Power is the exciting Liverpudlian medium taking the psychic world by storm. The accuracy of his public demonstrations and celebrity predictions are creating a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic. Joe is renowned as the medium who brought through the vo...
Sat 9 October
Brass & Male Voices
The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, also known as the Fron Choir, is an award-winning amateur male voice choir based in the small Welsh village of Froncysyllte, North Wales. The Choir has made several albums and appeared all over the world. The Jackfield Elcoc...
Wed 13 October
Vienna Festival Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty
Celebrating 30 years Vienna Festival Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty Music by Tchaikovsky Vienna Festival Ballet returns to town with their traditional, enchanting production of The Sleeping Beauty. A classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky's magnif...
Thu 14 October
An Evening with Alastair Campbell
One of the most prominent and controversial figures of contemporary British political life, Alastair Campbell talks candidly about the development of new Labour, what being in government achieved and life outside of politics. There will be plenty of time for q...
Fri 15 October
An Evening of Burlesque
Direct from London's West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, this fascinating art form is brought to life for your delectation. 'Elegant showgirls combine Parisian charm with Las Vegas glamour in a spectacle that marries live vocal talent with t...
Sat 16 October
Peter Donegan & The Lonnie Donegan Band
It's easy to see why Peter Donegan is such a talent – he's inherited his father Lonnie's charm and ability to deliver a fantastic live show. As well as playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and piano, he has taken over as 'front man' with the Lon...
Tue 19 Oct - Sat 27 Nov
Andrew McIntyre: memories of The Flood
A collection of paintings and works on glass inspired by the artist's memories associated with the River Severn. Having lived and worked in Ironbridge and Shrewsbury he was able to witness and appreciate not only the river's beauty but also its destructive capa...
Thu 21 October
U2 - 2
U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland, consisting of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr. They have released 12 studio albums and are among the most critically and commercially successful groups in popular music. U2 have won 22 Grammy Awards (m...
Fri 22 October
Joe Pasquale: Extra Sensory Pasquale
ESP= EXTRA SENSORY PASQUALE; Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, in the Chinese year of the Tiger, Joe has been honing his psychic skills with the legendary Zen Master, The Emperor Wang, (otherwise know as Kevin Bloss). Yes, it's time for Joe to hit the road and o...
Sat 23 October
Raymond Froggatt in Concert
His concerts sell out across the country and abroad. The Froggie followers arrive at the shows clutching their frogs with green scarves waving - certainly a sight to behold. Froggie writes and sings his own songs, making his audience laugh with one of his many...
Tue 26 October
How The Koala Learnt To Hug
Steven Lee runs The People's Theatre Company and is author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy. How The Koala Learnt To Hug has been adapted from his first collection of short stories which has just been published under t...
Thu 28 October
An Evening with Tony Benn in Conversation with Samantha Norman
The veteran Labour politician Tony Benn will be talking about his life in politics and what he thinks about the changes in the Labour party. Expect an evening of frank responses and entertaining political anecdotes. This is a welcome sequel to his original lege...
Fri 29 October
One Night of Queen
Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works, One Night of Queen will rock you – guaranteed! Since winning the Grand Final of Stars In Their Eyes 10 years ago, as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary has toured with One Night of Queen enthralling fans arou...
Sat 30 October
An Evening with Shappi Khorsandi & Jon Richardson
Shappi Khorsandi: The Distracted Activist Star of BBC One's Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. "Takes you on a cerebral outing . . . she soars, unimpeded, at altitude." Age, Melbourne "Forget qualifications about bei...
Tue 2 November
An Evening with Bumble (aka David Lloyd)...in conversation with Peter Hayter
START THE CAR! BUMBLE TAKES TO THE ROAD Come and discover the world according to Bumble, aka David Lloyd, the nation's favourite cricket commentator. As a cricketer Bumble played for Lancashire and England and also coached both teams and he was eccent...
Wed 3 November
Katy Setterfield In Concert As Dusty Springfield & Friends
In 2008, following an eight year run of lead female vocals with the hugely successful touring show 'That'll Be The Day', Katy entered - and won - the BBC1 primetime show 'The One and Only' for her sensational portrayal of the legendary Dusty Springfield. Ka...
Thu 4 November
Under 18s Band Night
Talented rock and pop musicians from Telford schools and colleges will be performing and showcasing their bands’ fantastic talent in front of a live audience.
Fri 5 November
Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince
Having already thrilled audiences at over a hundred sell out shows across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Julian has graciously agreed to extend his Lord of the Mince tour to bring even more joy to the people of Britain this autumn. "I can't stop no...
Sat 6 November
Motown Soul Spectacular with Soul Party
See the return of Telford's very own soul outfit, Soul Party, in this unstoppable soul spectacular. Live music is fused with disco sounds from DJ Doctor Soul making this event a great night for motown lovers everywhere.' Plus support from Caven James. Please...
Wed 10 November
Micky Flanagan: The 'Out Out' Tour
***See Micky on Mock The Week (BBC2) on Thursday 16th September*** Following acclaimed performances in BBC 1's Michael McIntyre's Road Show, Radio 4's What Chance Change? and Channel 4's Best Of The Fest, it's time for Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Micky Fla...
Fri 12 November
An Evening with Derek Acorah
Derek is undoubtedly the UK's No.1 Spirit Medium. The star of numerous series for Living Television and most recently Sky's Real Lives, Derek Acorah brings his hugely entertaining & enlightening evening of psychic ability to Oakengates Theatre @ the place....
Sat 13 November
60s Big Night Out Featuring The Mersey Beats & Nashville Teens
The 60s Big Night Out comes to Oakengates Theatre @ the place with two ever popular chart-topping bands from the 60s - The Mersey Beats, who emerged from the Cavern club with a string of hits which included "I Think of You" and "Wishing and Hopin...
Sun 14 November
Festival of Remembrance
You are invited to attend the Borough of Telford & Wrekin's annual Remembrance Day service in association with the Royal British Legion. There will be a parade of Standards and one hundred names will be read from the Roll of Honour. We hope that you will be...
Tue 16 November
Circus of Horrors: The Four Chapters of Hell
It is a staggering 15 years since'The Circus of Horrors'first trampled the bloody boards and has since toured relentlessly around the World achieving cult status and dragging Circus screaming and shouting into the 21st century and beyond. Following on the h...
Wed 17 November
A Yuletide Evening with Gervase Phinn
Spend a heart-warming evening with one of Britain's greatest comic writers and raconteurs. Share with him hilarious and sometimes poignant stories, anecdotes, poems and readings around the theme of Christmas. "A worthy successor to James Herriott, and ev...
Fri 19 November
The Upbeat Beatles
3 x Vox amplifiers, 1 x Drum kit, 1x piano. No gadgets, no backing tracks. Powerhouse vocals, pumped out with a driving backbeat. There isn't a band to touch them – It's the nearest you'll ever get to the real thing! In the last 18 months they have...
Sat 20 November
Jenny Eclair: Old Dog New Tricks
Off she goes again, proving that there's life in the old dog and what's more, she's got some new tricks! Having dug up some fresh new comedy bones, Jenny Eclair is back, wagging her arthritic tail and resisting the urge to sniff lamp-posts. Yes, the old dog...
Sun 21 November
Help for Heroes Hero Night Concert and Auction
"Help For Heroes" is the chosen charity for the Mayor of Oakengates Cllr Steve Wood. This event will raise money for those troops who come back from Afghanistan with horrific injuries. This event will include an auction of unusual and unique items suc...
Thu 25 - Sat 27 Nov
Musical Theatre Academy presents Beauty and the Beast
Telford-based Musical Theatre Academy are pleased to be performing the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods, he seeks shelter in an old castle the master of which is a horrible beast that takes him captive.' Maurice's dau...
Mon 29 November
Hamlet - The Comedy
Oddsocks presents Hamlet - The Comedy Fresh from the West End and Channel Four, Oddsocks returns with Hamlet – the Comedy featuring a celebrity guest video performance and original music by Jamiroquai guitarist, Rob Harris! Returning home for Chr...
Tue 30 Nov 2010 - Sat 8 Jan 2011
Chris Lewis: Fleeting Moments
An impressive collection of award winning photographs capturing the atmosphere and beauty of the Shropshire, Welsh and Lake District landscape, by local photographer and successful “Landscape Photographer of the Year” entrant Chris Lewis.
Thu 2 December
Civic Carol Concert
You are invited to attend the Borough of Telford & Wrekin's annual Civic Carol Service in association with the Telford Christian Council. In addition to prayers and readings, there will be live music, guest singers and plenty of familiar carols for you to s...
Sat 4 December
70s/80s/90s Party Night with Mancini and The Hitmen
Soul Promotions present 70s/80s/90s Party Night with Mancini and The Hitmen Join Mancini and the Hitmen on a musical rollercoaster from the 60s to the present. This classy party band will have you dancing the night away to hits from Kool & The Gang, Chic...
Thu 9 Dec 2010 - Sun 2 Jan 2011
Jack and The Beanstalk
10th Anniversary Panto. Book now for this truly 'GI-NORMOUS' pantomime adventure!' Cheer on Jack who, with the help of a few magical beans, climbs the beanstalk to the Giant's castle in the sky.' There will plenty of slapstick, dazzling sets and costumes, sens...
Tue 11 Jan - Sat 19 Feb
Telford & Wrekin Open Art Exhibition
Artwork submitted by local and regional artists will be on display in the Gallery Bar and feature the winning entries selected by a panel of judges. All of the items included in the exhibition will be on sale.
Wed 6 April
Sally Morgan - Psychic Sally on the Road
Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV, Britain's best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan, returns by overwhelming public demand. 'Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work wi...
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