SHROPSHIRE WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 1ST-3RD NOVEMBER
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Until 11th January, Art & Craft 2019, Willow Gallery, Oswestry Exhibition including works by Nefelibata Photography, a collective of four Angleseybased photographic artists: Joan West, Cheryl Hamer, Sharon Eynon and Sian Monument. 9.30am-5pm. Free admission.
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Until 24th November, Woollen Woods, Attingham Park, nr Shrewsbury Crafted creatures take over a section of Attingham Park’s Mile Walk once again. 9am-5pm. This is a free event but normal National Trust admission charges apply.
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1st November, Paul Simon’s Graceland performed by London African Gospel Choir, The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury The choir’s repertoire includes traditional and original songs from Africa in African languages and English, but also incorporates interpretations of African-American classics. Choreography adds a unique and spectacular element to their performance. 7.30pm. £27.50.
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1st & 2nd November, They Came From Mars, Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley Or to give it its full title, They Came From Mars And Landed Outside The Farndale Avenue Church Hall In Time For The Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning. A comedy that will make you laugh yourself silly. £9. Call 07759 799037.
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2nd November, Bonfire & Firework Display, Brogyntyn Park, Oswestry Oswestry Town Council and Oswestry Borderland Rotary present their fantastic annual firework display, with all money going to charity. Managed by volunteers. 6pm-7pm. £5 adults, £1 children.
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2nd & 3rd November, Frost Fair, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms A wide selection of crafts and Christmas gifts from talented Shropshire craftspeople will help you choose those special gifts for your family and friends. 10am–4pm.
Theatre Severn presents… Doug Allan: Wild Images, Wild Life, 12th November Join award-winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan for an evening of behind-the-scenes stories. With highlights from the most challenging assignments of his 35 years spent filming wildlife in the remotest places on Earth. 7.30pm. Tickets £20. The Entertainer, 18th-23rd November Archie Rice is a washed-up entertainer playing a summer season. As his soldier son sails with the task force to liberate the Falklands, his daughter Jean returns from campaigning against the war, and Archie’s professional and personal lives collide with devastating consequences. Starring Shane Richie. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £19.50.
Go on a Santa safari at Hawkstone Park Follies Experience a magical adventure by Land Rover through the illuminated woodland to see Santa in his hillside grotto at Hawkstone Park Follies near Shrewsbury from 29th November to 23rd December. After a warming festive drink you’ll be whisked off across the park, through the Grand Valley, under the Wishing Arch and up the steep hill to Santa’s network of caves. His elves will keep you entertained as you wander around the decorated, fairy-lit caverns and tunnels until you finally arrive at your destination – the magical grotto itself, where every child will receive a gift from Santa. Tickets are £20 for children and £18 for adults. Booking essential. hawkstone parkfollies.co.uk
Tess Of The D’Urbervilles, 21st November Hardy’s fictional masterpiece traces the life of the young country girl Tess Durbeyfield. Driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urberville family, the innocent Tess crosses paths with her ‘cousin’, the dissolute Alec, and idealistic gentleman Angel Clare, with tragic results. 8pm. Tickets £15.50. Mark Watson: The Infinite Show, 24th November Having been cluster-bombed by yoghurt on Taskmaster and halfkilled on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, comedian Watson returns to what he’s best at: being indoors. 8pm. Tickets £21. Aladdin, 4th December – 12th January Don’t miss this year’s fun-filled pantomime, starring the brilliant Brad Fitt, BBC Radio Shropshire’s legendary Eric Smith, Shrewsbury favourite Victoria McCabe and, direct from the National Theatre, Kate Malyon. Show times vary. Tickets from £15.50. theatresevern.co.uk
Yuletide blast from the past at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Travel back more than 100 years to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Victorian Christmas over the weekends of 7th to 8th and 14th to 15th December at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge. Soak up the festive atmosphere with seasonal entertainment and activities. Meet Father Christmas and enjoy some festive food, or perhaps treat yourself to some fish and chips! Explore the traditionally decorated streets then step inside and warm up by the fireside in the cosy cottages. Sing along with the brass bands and carol singers and take a horse-and-cart ride around the town. Tickets cost £18.50 for adults and £11.50 for children. To book visit ironbridge.org.uk.
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