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A THEATRE group says it is excited to be back as it returns to the stage. Sudbury Dramatic Society plans to be back in action at the Quay Theatre this July following the easing of lockdown rules. The group is performing a double bill of two contrasting one-act plays. The plays have been rehearsed online and at socially-distanced rehearsals and will be on at the theatre from July 7-10 at 7.30pm. The first is Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down by Richard Cameron, directed by Helen Arbon....

Will it be ‘third time lucky’ with a Recipe for Murder? Already having to be postponed twice due to Covid, Trinity Theatre in Cowes are hoping this will be third time lucky for Recipe for Murder It will surely be a case of ‘third time lucky’ for Trinity Theatre, Cowes, when it is finally able to welcome back audiences for live theatre next month. Curtailed twice due to Covid-19 restrictions, the theatre will at last be able to stage Recipe for Murder – its first performance since lock...

A COLWYN Bay pupil has been cooking for vulnerable members of his community as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our recent article on Worcester’s lost theatres, inspired lots of discussion and memories via social media sites and has prompted a few more fascinating images to be shared. Several people commented that they were invited to tread the boards at the Theatre Royal in Angel Street, or had been along to see relatives perform there. In fact, many recalled links with the long running Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society (WODS), which is still going strong today. I was able to make contac...

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Parkes Shire Local groups and organisations are encouraged to enhance their musical, cultural, and artistic endeavours by applying for a Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grant. The aim of Council’s cultural grants program is to encourage and support the development of local community organisations, services and strategies which make a positive contribution to the community and cultural life of the Shire. Manager Cultural, Education & Library Services, Kerryn Jones said “Council recognises the ...

Johnstone woman raises £3K in charity running challenge to support pal Novice runner Jenny Morning laced up her running shoes to take on the 13-mile jog throughout Renfrewshire on April 3 to help rake in cash for The Brain Tumour Charity. (Image: Paisley Daily Express, UGC MSR) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you p...

Theatre team will reach out to audiences over summer );  ); THE team running the Kenton Theatre are planning a series of outdoor events this summer as they seek to reconnect with Henley audiences. With the latest stage of the Government’s easing of coronavirus restrictions set to take effect on Monday, confidence at the New Street venue is high and growing. The theatre’s new manager Simon Spearing has now started in the job full-time. The 47-year-old father of two, who joined two months ...

Johnstone woman taking on running challenge for pal fighting brain tumour Jenny Morning will be running the streets on Renfrewshire this weekend to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity. Jenny will be running the half marathon this weekend (Image: Paisley Daily Express, UGC MSR) Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide...

THE Chantry Centre in Dursley, where many pantos and theatrical productions have been staged over the years, has had to cancel its 2021 season so far. But, with help from supporters, the centre’s team are aiming to bring live entertainment back as soon as restrictions allow. A spokeswoman for the centre said: “Peter Pan the panto had been planned for the start of this year. It was hoped that children and their families would be filling the 350 seats and shouting ‘he’s behind you�...