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SEPTEMBER 2016
LEISURE
23 September
LENNON: THROUGH A GLASS ONION
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Inspired by the song Glass Onion, which was Lennon’s postscript to The Beatles, this show peels away the layers of time and myth to look at one of the music world’s icons. Part concert and part biography. 7.30pm, £22, www.theatresevern.co.uk 23-24 September
DESPERADO – FREEZE OVER EDEN
Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth A two-hour show recreating everyone’s favourite Eagles songs with a focus on tracks from Long Road Out Of Eden and Hell Freezes Over. 8pm, £17, www. theatreonthesteps.co.uk 23-24 September
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE
Birmingham Hippodrome Experience different repertoire over two days from this allstar line-up. From £10, www. birminghamhippodrome.com 24 September
FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR
St Mary’s Church, Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Schools Ensemble will perform alongside the internationally renowned Fron Male Voice Choir in aid of the mayor’s charities. 7pm, tickets £10, OAPs £7.50, children £5, from Bridgnorth Town Council on 01746 762231. 24 September
VISCOSITY MONOPRINTING
Priory Hall, Much Wenlock Art workshop in conjunction with Twenty Twenty Gallery from 10am4pm. £85 to include lunch and refreshments. www.twenty-twenty. co.uk 24 September
POP-UP HARVEST FESTIVAL Market Yard, Wellington Market Drop in on the traders at Wellington’s Pop-Up Pitch as they celebrate harvest time.
MADE IN SHROPSHIRE
Oswestry Quality selection of the best food and crafts from across the county. 24 September
LIVE STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW Oswestry Memorial Hall See models of live steam and radio controlled locomotives, a model fairground and models of trains that run on many of the region’s heritage railways. From 10m-5pm. Contact derekwiggins@btinternet. com for details. 24 September
YOUR BARD
Harley Village Hall, near Much Wenlock Arts Alive present Nicholas Collett Productions’ look at Shakespeare. Meet Will in person – in the pub, at the Globe and on tour. Did
25 September
28 September
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE
PETE FIRMAN IN TRIX
24 September
Telford Arena and Live Lounge The Big Fish Little Fish crew bring their award-winning, critically acclaimed family rave to Telford for the first time. Designed to be as much fun for adults as children; expect creative, anarchic and daft fun for all. Fancy dress theme of Superheroes. £8.50, children £5.50. 2-4.30pm, www. bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk/ events/telford-launch-superheroesthemed-rave
BECKBURY SHOW
Opposite Seven Stars pub, Beckbury Now in its eighth year, the show is a family day out blending a traditional country show and fete with the buzz of a carnival. Since 2009 it has raised over £50,000 for local good causes. All day, £1. 24 September
JEREMY HARDY
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Jeremy Hardy begins his fourth decade as a stand-up this year and is back on the road in 2016. 8pm, £15.50, unemployed £5.50, www. theatresevern.co.uk 24 September
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes and since then has toured the world with his tribute to arguably the greatest rock band of all time. 7.30pm, £20, www.theplacetelford.com 24-25 September
APPLE HARVEST WEEKEND
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury Celebrate harvest time on the estate. Head up to the orchard to see the team pressing apples and find displays for young and old. 10am-4pm, www.nationaltrust.org. uk/midlands 24-25 September
APLEY HARVEST FAIR
Apley Farm Shop, Norton Incorporating Apley’s first tomato festival. With over 20 local food and drink producers offering free tasters as well as Shrosphire crafters, plus pick up some culinary tips from local chefs in the demonstration tent. 10.30am-4pm. 24-25 September
TRUCKING LIVE
Oswestry Showground Trucking Live Shropshire is one of the region’s largest events of its kind featuring thousands of visitors, trucks on show and for sale, arena action and trade stands. Day tickets £10, camping tickets £45. www.truckinglive.co.uk 25 September
OSWESTRY COMMUNITY GAMES
Cae Glas Park, Oswestry Free family fun showcasing sports and artistic activities from the region. www.communitygames.org.uk 25 September
WOODLAND SKILLS DAY
Dudmaston, near Bridgnorth Find out how the woodland is managed, discover modern and traditional woodworking skills and children can make a ‘bug hotel’ to take home. 11am-5.30pm, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands
26 September
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Taking an anarchic approach to science, go on a journey through science with more than a few loud bangs, a hovercraft built on stage and a human cannon. 1pm and 6.30pm, from £11, www. theatresevern.co.uk 26 September
MOON RIVER AND ME
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond. From £19.50, www. grandtheatre.co.uk 27 September
G4
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Having reunited in 2014, G4 return with their ‘Back for Good’ tour and will join forces with the latest singing sensation Vox Fortura, soprano Laura Wright and Rock Choir. 7.30pm, £29, www. theatresevern.co.uk 27 September – 1 October
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton This thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the bars of a maximum security facility. 7.30pm, Wed and Sat 2.30pm, from £16, www. grandtheatre.co.uk
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Part magician, part stand-up comedian, Pete Firman’s latest live tour presents a unique evening of entertainment as side-splitting as it is baffling. www.theatresevern.co.uk 28 September
AN EVENING WITH ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
The Marches School, Oswestry Prolific author Alexander McCall Smith talks about his latest novels including Precious and Grace, The Bertie Project, My Italian Bulldozer and The Sands of Shark Island. Q&A and book signing. £10, 7pm. Tickets from Booka bookshop, Oswestry. www.bookabookshop.co.uk 30 September
OSWESTRY ARTISAN MARKET
Bailey Head, Oswestry Don’t miss the new artisan market on the last Friday of every month selling the best in local produce such as pies and pastries, meat and fish, cheeses and cakes as well as occasional crafts and bespoke gifts. 9am-3pm. 30 September
MOTORBIKE MEET
British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry On the last Friday of every month riders and pillions from far and wide meet at the centre. Complimentary hot drink. For information email Kenny at info@ britishironworkcentre.co.uk 30 September
MY BIG FAT COWPAT WEDDING
Quatt Village Hall, near Bridgnorth Based on real people’s experiences of mixed marriages or rural weddings attended by city dwellers out of their comfort zone, this is a fast moving comedy drama with a disco/Bhangra dance for everyone to join in at the end. For ages 12+. An Arts Alive presentation. 7.30pm, £10/6, 01746 781759/781214.
n 28 SEPTEMBER Pete Firman in TriX. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
24 September
he really write all those plays or was he just a front man or fraud? 7.30pm, £10, 01952 510422.