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April 2024
FILM: The Nettle Dress
After the death of his beloved wife, textile artist Allan Brown embarks on a seven-year endeavor to weave a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles foraged in the woods surrounding his home. To honour his beloved. A modern day Fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft ⋆⋆⋆⋆ A husband’s grief becomes a thing of beauty in lyrical documentary. Dylan Howitt’s moving film follows textile artist Allan Brown as he painstakingly weaves a dress from foraged nettles…
Find out more »May 2024
THE ROYAL OPERA: CARMEN (Bizet)
New production from The Royal Opera of Bizet's CARMEN Aigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet’s ever-popular opera Live in cinemas: Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.45pm BST Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role. Running time 220 minutes (including one interval)…
Find out more »Clun Valley Jazz Session @ SpArC
World Class Jazz Performance on Your Shropshire Doorstep. For details and to book your reservations VISIT WEBSITE CLICK HERE Thursday 2nd-Saturday 4th May UNESCO & CV Jazz World Jazz Celebration 2024 - Join us for the second annual World Jazz Celebration. This ticket will grant you entry to the full three day event, but you can also buy tickets for the individual shows separately. Thursday 2nd May 8pm : Jonny Mansfield Quartet: This Kenny Wheeler Prize winner is considered one…
Find out more »NTLIVE: NYE
National Theatre Live Nye A new play by Tim Price Directed by Rufus Norris Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS. Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small…
Find out more »YOUTH SAMBA BAND
New Youth Samba Band Come and join experienced Samba leader Peter Piper in a new Samba band for 9-14 year olds. Take thew chance to be part of building this new band- Play a groove, Make a break, play a call, hear the response. Create your own fill. Drumming is a fun physical and creative outlet. With opportunity to perform at community events or just come and make some beautiful noise Learn a skill , try something new, socialise…
Find out more »Documentary Film : Freedom Under Load
Part of The Bishop's Castle Walking Festival Fringe Events With hundreds of pounds on their backs, they face storms, blizzards and deep snow. Their job is not only a job, but also their path to calm. We get to know the oldest generation of carriers of the High Tatras, carrying supplies to the mountain huts every day. For them, this dangerous climb is a path to tranquillity. 8.2 IMDB Being shown at The European Union Film Festival and Sheffield Adventure…
Find out more »Afternoon Film: Scrapper (12A)
Georgie, a gutsy streetwise 12-year-old, Is dealing with the loss of her mother but lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic . Suddenly, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality. ★★★★" Fizzing, vital exploration of the father-daughter bond. Charlotte Regan’s feature debut, about a resourceful 12-year-old living alone whose father re-enters her life, brims with energy, ideas and colour" The Guardian ★★★★"Georgie (Lola Campbell) is doing just fine: her beloved mum just…
Find out more »The Royal Ballet: THE WINTER’S TALE
Via Satellite Shakespeare’s profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, celebrates its tenth anniversary. King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale…
Find out more »The Royal Ballet: Message in a Bottle
A Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production Directed and choreographed by Kate Prince Based on the songs of Sting Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells…
Find out more »June 2024
FILM SPECIAL: MEAN GIRLS (12A)
HAVE A NIGHT OFF! FREE GALSS OF FIZZ INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE (Alcoholic and Non) New girl Cady is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling for the wrong boy! ★★★★"Sharp and fun remake for Gen Z .Tina Fey's musical remake of the Lindsay Lohan classic perfectly translates to the TikTok age and still manages to remain a complete scream." The Telegraph "High-school sadism comedy as sugar-rush movie musical In…
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