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Tues 4 - Sat 8 September THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE COMPANY LTD presents Oscar Wilde’s wonderful comedy of mistaken identity. Jack Worthing lives in the country with his pretty ward Cecily Cardew, but when in London he is known as Earnest and is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax. Gwendoline’s cousin is Algernon, but when he travels to Jack’s country house he is known as Earnest and is in love with Cecily.... Confused? Festival Theatre, Malvern, 8pm, Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm, £24.50-£12.50, 01684 892277. Wed 5 - Sat 8 September CALENDAR GIRLS THE WESTENDERS. Based on the inspiring true story of how a group of women from a Yorkshire WI sparked a global phenomenon by posing for a charity calendar with a difference. Proceeds go to Leukaemia Research. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12, 01874 611622. Wed 12 September WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION FLUXX presents a unique theatre event using film, interactivity and performance. Foyer and Studio Theatre, The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £12/£10, 01432 340555. Thurs 13 September TWO WAY STREET APPLETREE THEATRE & FILM COMPANY presents an evening of hilarious comedy duologues featuring ‘Duets’ written by local playwright David Tristram. One of the country’s most popular and performed playwrights, Dave has recently produced his first indie film, Inspector Drake - The Movie. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £8/£6, 01584 878141. Sat 15 September SHERLOCK HOLMES: LIFE & DEATH Fine wit, humour, high drama and a touch of pathos - ‘elementary’ aspects of this original and entertaining solo play. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £13/£12, 01432 340555. Thurs 27 September WHOSE COAT IS THIS JACKET? The play endeavors to explain the unexplainable notion of ‘Hiraeth’ in the Welsh family. It is centred on the hopes and dreams of a traditional Welsh family and the young ambitious English woman who finds herself trapped in this claustrophobic environment. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £10, 01686 614555. Wed 3 October IN THE CLUB MAD COW PRODUCTIONS. The story of a hapless MEP Philip Wardrobe attempting to balance his less-than-irreproachable political career with his attempts to start a family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £9, 01743 281281. Thurs 4 - Sat 6 October DAVID COPPERFIELD MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN THEATRE COMPANY. 4 Oct - The Talbot Theatre, Whichurch, 7.30pm, 01948 660660. 5 Oct - Leintwardine Community Centre, 8pm, 01547 540627. 6 Oct - Alveley Parish Memorial Hall, Bridgnorth, 7.30pm, 01746 780478. Arts Alive.
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MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sun 2 September THE DON GIOVANNI EFFECT WITH MID WALES OPERA Mid Wales Opera, presents a unique opportunity to join Nicholas Cleobury, conductor and MWO’s Artistic Director, and members of the company’s Young Artists Programme, as they explore this remarkable piece. Observe work in progress as they rehearse. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 2.30-6pm, £16 including afternoon tea and a glass of wine, 01686 614555. September DON GIOVANNI MID WALES OPERA’s exciting new production of Mozart’s most dramatic opera. 5, 7 & 8 Sept - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, 01686 614555. 19 & 20 Sept - Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, 7.30pm, www.clywd-theatr-cymru. co.uk. 24 Sept - Theatr Stwit, Rhos, Wrexham, 7.30pm, www.stwit.ticketsolve.com. 26 Sept - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, www.boroughtheatrabergavenny. co.uk. 6 Oct - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £19.50/£17.50, 01874 611622, www.theatrbrycheiniog. co.uk Tues 4 - Sat 8 September JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT BILL KENWRIGHT. Retelling the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm Tues, 2.30 & 7.30pm Wed & Thurs, 5pm & 8pm Fri, 2pm & 8pm Sat, £30.50-£18, 01743 281281. Tues 11 - Sat 15 September RADIO TIMES THE WATERMILL THEATRE & RADIO TIMES LTD. A heart-warming musical which is chock-full of quick-fire gags and features Gary Wilmot. Festival Theatre, Malvern, 8pm, Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm, £26-£14, 01684 892277. Sat 15 September MACBETH OPRA CYMRU. A specially created Welsh-language version of Verdi’s original masterpiece promised to deliver an unparalleled combination of theatrical and musical excellence. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £14/£13, 01874 611622. Wed 19 September & Sat 6 October BEYOND THE BARRICADE This production will include songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Chess, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musicals. 19 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01432 340555. 6 Oct - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50-£14.50, 01743 281281. Sat 22 September CWTCH CABARET PONTARDAWE ARTS CENTRE & CITRUS ARTS. Allow yourself to be enticed into a decadent world of indulgence and seduced by a scintillating extragavanza of variety entertainment. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £14/£12, 01874 611622.