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Ludlow Fringe Ludlow Fringe Ludlow Arts Trail Sculpture on the Green Come and see the diverse work of some amazing local A children’s and family workshop, inspired by Ludlow’s artists, showing across a host of different venues in Ludlow medieval carvings, gargoyles and misericords. Participants throughout the Fringe Festival. Look out for our easy to will create faces in clay (the uglier the better) which will follow map and guide which is available all over town. Town then be secreted into nooks, crannies and crevices around wide venues the Green to form a magical Art Trail for everyone to enjoy throughout the festival. 15 June - 30 June, 11.00am – 5.00pm Multiple Venues 15 June, 11.00am – 4.00pm Around and About, pick up an art trail map and guide Millennium Green Dinham Bridge, SY8 1EG Free Free

Ludlow Fringe Gill Hamer - Zumba Shropshire Makers Market Zumba on the Sqaure Bringing together the finest art, craft, food and drink Come along to watch or join in with Gill Hamer’s amazing producers in the area, this annual event is a great showcase Shropshire based Zumba group, bring your trainers and join for unique, original and inspiring designs. Come and grab in if you fancy it! yourself a bargain!

15 June, 10.00am – 4.00pm 15 June, 11.00am – 11.30am Castle Square Castle Square SY8 1AS SY8 1AS

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Ludlow Fringe Tales of Britain The Big Sing Tales of Britain LIVE IN LUDLOW Choirs from all around the Ludlow area will be singing TALES OF BRITAIN is the all-new treasury of British around the town in their individual groups then at 2.30pm folktales for the 21st century, from Land’s End to John they will all come together to raise their voices to the O’Groats, with tourist guides to each tale’s location! Ancient heavens. Don’t miss this uplifting experience. This year tale-teller Brother Bernard will be in town to share stories we are joined by the children’s choirs too! all day long, at different venues! Ludlow Library (11.00), Castle Square (12.15), Millennium Green (14.00) or Castle 15 June, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Bookshop (15:30). Castle Square, SY8 1AS Multiple Venues 15 June, 11.00am – 4.00pm Around and About Multiple Venues Around and About Free Pay What You Feel

Kate Garrett About Face Theatre Company The Saint of Milk and Flames Creation Join Kate Garrett at Ludlow Library (11:45), Castle Square In the beginning, the world was nothing ... (13:00), Millennium Green (15:15) or Castle Bookshop Beautiful micro-puppetry for an intimate audience, About (16:15) for enchanting poetry performances, where Face weaves ancient stories of greed, fear and redemption, everyday moments on trains, city streets, or forest trails with music and narrative. The actors introduce a huge cast are as extraordinary as any in the lives of witches, deities, and songs performed on miniature musical boxes. and saints. 15 June, 1.00pm – 1.45pm, 2.00pm – 2.45pm 15 June, 11.45am – 5.00pm 3.00pm – 3.45pm Multiple Venues The Women’s Centre Around and About Church Street, SY8 1AP Pay what you feel £8.00

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Pelican Alexander Cofield Fisk Alex Cofield: Supernova Whirlwind comedy by the critically acclaimed Pelican. Hot Fuzz meets Hamilton in this critically acclaimed Benny Hawk, the world’s greatest tennis player, must find hip-hopera rap musical as Melbourne Fringe Comedy out who killed his partner, Bjorn Fisk, before it’s too late... ‘A Award Nominee Alex Cofield rhymes his way out of his joy to watch’ **** List. ‘Wildly funny’ ***** BroadwayBaby. routine, rural life and shoots for the stars beyond. * * * * * - One4Review * * * * * - The Upside News

15 June, 4.30pm – 5.30pm 15 June, 7.30pm – 8.30pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 16 June, 7.30pm – 8.30pm 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £8 £10.00

Freddie Farrell I wasn’t born with enough middle fingers Freddie released his debut show ‘Excuse Me While I Burst into Flames’ in 2017. Now he’s back with bits and pieces to put together his second show. Come and enjoy Freddie’s brand of raw comedy with no reservations. ‘One to watch for sure!’ Joe Lycett (Live at the Apollo)

15 June, 9.00pm – 10.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB

£FREE/PWYW at the end

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Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company Art of Believing - Flamenco Music and Dance Composer & Flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez returns with his powerful & unique production “Art of Believing”. Daniel and his exceptional group of musicians promise an unforgettable evening of pure authentic Flamenco. This is a Ludlow Fringe must-see!

15 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm St Laurence’s Church College Street, SY8 1AN £15

Ludlow Fringe Ludlow Assembly Rooms Ludlow Conservation Day Secret Gardens of Ludlow To compliment the Secret Gardens of Ludlow day we Ludlow Assembly Rooms annual fundraiser gives you the are inviting conservation groups from the area to set up opportunity to peek beyond the gates and wonder into displays on the square and talk about the amazing work some amazing hidden gardens of Ludlow. they do to highlight the need to protect, conserve, and sustainably manage our natural resources.

16 June, 10.00am – 4.00pm 16 June, 12.00pm – 4.00pm Castle Square Ludlow Assembly Rooms SY8 1AS 1 Mill Street, SY8 1AZ

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Lucky Dog Theatre Productions Lucky Dog Theatre Productions The Red Balloon The Laurel And Hardy Cabaret Based on the classic 1956 film by Albert Lamorisse, the A bumper show of routines, songs and dances from the award-winning Lucky Dog bring their brand new show to 30-year career of the dearly-loved timeless duo, including Ludlow. Charming, funny, touching and suitable for all the some rarely-seen material. Performed by the best Laurel family. Come and join Pascal and his balloon in Paris as they & Hardy re-enactors in the business, fresh from awards, learn the true nature of friendship. sell-outs and international standing ovations.

16 June, 11.30am – 12.15pm 16 June, 2.00pm – 3.45pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB

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Robyn Perkins Harun Musho’d Mating Selection Harun Musho’d: The Dark Side of Harun On 14, 2018, Robyn Perkins (* * * * EdFestMagazine) Harun Musho’d’s second solo stand-up show compares participated in a dating show in front of a live audience. life and events in the 70s and today. Includes terrorism, Her experience led her to question human morality and the conspiracy theories, referendums, US presidents and the social constructs of present-day dating, with a scientific dark side of management. ”Provocative” - Chortle twist. * * * *1/2 GlamAdelaide ”A likeable and funny comic” - Reviews Hub, **** Creek An intelligent and witty must see! 16 June, 4.30pm – 5.30pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 16 June, 6.00pm – 7.00pm 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £8 £5

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Lejazzetal Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company The Dime Notes Tablao Flamenco The Dime Notes are back! Small band, huge swing! Composer & Flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez presents Blues drenched clarinet-driven 1920’s jazz with an authentic ‘Tablao Flamenco’. Enjoy some delicious tapas London’s hard-swinging vintage jazz band. & sangria alongside a traditional Tablao straight from the Inspired! SUNDAY TIMES (UK) heart of Andalucia. Join these talented musicians for an ’Lovingly curated examples of great music from the open-air evening of passionate music & dance! ancestral repertoire of Jazz’. JAZZ DA GAMA (US) 16 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm 16 June, 8.00pm – 10.30pm Parkway Restaurant Ludlow Brewery Parkway, off Corve St, SY8 2PG The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ £12/£10 concessions £20.00 (price includes Tapas and a glass of Sangria)

Majk Stokes Paper Smokers One More Cup of Coffee, and then We’ll Diary of an Expat Save the World Faced with the possibility of having to leave her home Majk Stokes is a comedy singer-songwriter, poet, of ten years, Cecilia Gragnani is sharing her personal environmentalist, Quaker and caffeine addict. His show is experience and testimonials of others to ask what does built around two of his greatest passions, the environment it feel like to be an expat? Theatre Weekly * * * *, London and coffee, and takes in archaeology, relationships, root Theatre * * * * Young Perspective * * * * vegetables, science fiction and superheroes. 18 June, 8.00pm – 9.00pm 16 June, 7.30pm – 9.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar Appleteme 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB Appleteme, Lloyds Yard, Corve Street, SY8 1DJ £10/£8 concessions £10, concession £5

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Alex De Koning Sam Enthoven and Laura Sampson An Attempt at being Memorable THE GATES What do you think is memorable? Alex is a magician who Secret gardens, lost loves, new worlds, kingdoms of will attempt to answer this by doing as many tricks as he adventure: let storyteller Laura Sampson and sound can in the most unusual, silly or impressive way. Come artist Sam Enthoven take you across the boundaries of join him for an interactive, enjoyable and hugely ambitious imagination in an evening of dark bedtime stories and show that you will hopefully never forget (age: 12+). unnerving live soundscapes. Come to THE GATES.

18 June, 9.00pm – 10.30pm 18 June, 8.30pm – 9.30pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar Appleteme 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB Appleteme, Lloyds Yard, Corve Street, SY8 1DJ

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Yardbird Arts Remi Harris Remi is one of the most exciting Jazz & Blues guitarists in the UK today who’s unique style draws inspiration from artists such as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Green and Led Zeppelin. ”an extraordinary musician” Jamie Cullum ”astonishing stuff” Cerys Matthews

19 June, 8.00pm – 10.15pm St Laurence’s Church College Street, SY8 1AN £15/£12 concessions

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Rick Sanders aka Willis the Poet Men v Miles Willis the Poet’s Comedy Extravaganza An Evening with Graeme Obree Willis the Poet presents an extravaganza of comic verse Join us for an evening in the company of Graeme Obree, and rib-tickling spoken word wizardry with some of the 2 x World Hour Record holder and 2 x Individual Pursuit funniest performance poets in the West Midlands. World Champion. This is a fundraising night to support Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) who work to raise awareness of male suicide.

19 June, 8.00pm – 10.00pm 19 June, 7.00pm – 10.30pm Appleteme Ludlow Brewery Appleteme, Lloyds Yard, Corve Street, SY8 1DJ The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ

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XR Ludlow & Leominster Matt McGuinness and the MLC 12 Characters In Search Of We are what we overcome An Apocalypse Fresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Are you worried about climate breakdown? Join us to be and sold out preview shows, uplifting, anthemic tunes stirred, shaken, engaged, listened to and more as we bring punctuate stories and conversation, shedding light on to life “12 Characters in Search of an Apocalypse”. A Giraffe men’s mental health with self-deprecating honesty and Social Enterprises/Jason Stewart production of the work of dark humour. ”Informative, uplifting, wonderful.” US author Andrew Boyd. 20 June, 8.00pm – 9.30pm 19 June, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Old Appletree Studio Methodist Church 15 Lower Galdeford, SY8 1RU 52 Broad Street, SY8 1NH Donations please £8/£6

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Thomas Cameron Martin Thomas A Night at the Musicals with Thomas Grey Wolf Cameron A long- time favourite of the Fringe, Grey Wolf is joined by Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award nominated tenor, singer songwriter Deborah Rose. Expect an enticing con- whose voice has been described as having ‘velvet-like coction of transatlantic folk and self-penned music from qualities’. Performing the hits from the world of musical Grey Wolf, Deb and other guests. “A mesmerising group of theatre, classical and contemporary music, Thomas has musicians. Not to be missed.” Radio 2 blown away audiences internationally. 20 June, 7.30pm – 10.30pm 20 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm Ludlow Brewery Methodist Church The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ 52 Broad Street, SY8 1NH £15/£12 concessions £8

Sandro Ford / Kris Davies / Luke Biddle / The Cliffe at Dinham Steffan Evans Becki Biggins Sings with Ludlow Jazz Unusual Suspects Collective Unusual Suspects is a stand up comedy show that will Wine, dine, relax and listen to the Award Winning Jazz be showcasing four of South Wales best up and coming singer, songwriter and saxophonist Becki Biggins, comedians with four different styles of comedy. From supported by the ‘Ludlow Jazz Collective’. musical comedy to amazingly crafted one liners to detailed Free Entry, Cocktails, Light Bites or Book a Table for Dinner. hilarious story telling and brilliant observations! 21 June, 8.00pm – 10.30pm 21 June, 7.30pm – 8.30pm The Cliffe Hotel The Sitting Room - Blue Boar Dinham, SY8 2JE 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £6 Free Entry

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Ludlow Fringe Peaky Blinder Brewery Takeover Are you ready for a journey back in time? A night of beer-soaked madness, fun and mayhem. The Peaky Blinders will be taking over the brewery during The Ludlow Fringe for one night only! A themed night with 1920’s Entertainment, Burlesque, Live Music and DJ.

21 June, 7.30am – 11.00pm Ludlow Brewery The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ

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Box of Frogs Stony and Co Improv Comedy from Box of Frogs All-Star Ibiza Style Rave Tunage A night of high-octane improvised comedy based Back by popular demand, Stony will be bringing friends entirely on your suggestions. Expect the unexpected as along to take over the decks for a Summer Solstice Party. quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous They’ll be bringing a spread of classic house and disco songs, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment! tunes from way back when right up to new music probably ”Definitely a group to see at least once before you croak!” bought that morning!

21 June, 9.00pm – 10.30pm 21 June, 7.30pm – 11.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar Chang Thai Bar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB 3 Market Street, SY8 1BP

£10 Free

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Ludlow Fringe The Shropshire Bedlams Ludlow PRIDE Morris Dancing Come and celebrate Ludlow’s third Pride Day. Make a The Shropshire Bedlams and Martha Rhoden’s Tuppenny positive stand in supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and Dish A spectacular performance from The Shropshire transgender (LGBT) people to promote their equality rights, Bedlams and Martha Rhoden’s Tuppenny Dish at Ludlow dignity and increase their visibility as a social group to build Brewery with Special Guests the amazing Harlequin a stronger, happier community. Morris Men.

22 June, 10.00am – 4.00pm 22 June Castle Square Castle Square 11.00am - 1.00pm SY8 1AS Ludlow Brewery 2.00pm - 3.00pm

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Pure Studios Ludlow Assembly Rooms Stay Fabulous Cabaret Priscilla Queen of the Dessert A return of the fabulous, carefree frolics, lip-syncing Priscilla Queen of the Dessert------Uplifting 1994 classic extravaganzas, chair dancing, pole dancing and aerial where two drag performers and a transgender woman with more than just a little weirdness and------plenty of travel across the Australian Outback from Sydney to Alice joie de vie! Springs to perform their unique style of cabaret.

22 June, 4.00pm – 10.00pm 22 June, 7.30pm – 9.15pm Chang Thai Bar Ludlow Assembly Rooms 3 Market Street, SY8 1BP 1 Mill Street, SY8 1AZ

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Richard Pulsford Richard Pulsford Conflict of Interest Roll Up for the Smirking Break When stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford delved into An hour of stand-up from master of wordplay Richard his family history his research unearthed personal stories Pulsford (Leicester Comedy Festival’s ‘UK Pun of relatives who fought on both sides in WW1. This talk Championships’ runner up 2016), touring his fifth solo focuses on two great uncles who volunteered, served and show. “Like a well-oiled machine of mirth... a likeable died, in France and at sea in 1918. stand-up comedian with great material” (Buxton Fringe 2017) 22 June, 12.00pm – 1.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 22 June, 5.00pm – 6.00pm 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £8.00 £8.00

Phillip Northfield Gerard Harris Mind-Reader? A Tension To Detail Bigger, Balder, Better. Returning oddball Phillip Northfield The comedian & storyteller brings “an unforgettable brings his one man show back to the Ludlow Fringe, with a storybook ride of twists and turns”(Art Murmurs NZ) about few new surprises for 2019 An evening of entertainment, everything... so if you like things, this is the show for you mystery and laughter for those who seek it, with Best Comedian, Buxton UK, Best of Fest, Ottawa CA manipulation and mind reading aplenty! Best Comedy, Dunedin NZ------Best Solo Show, Nelson NZ

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Lou Sanders & Alex Kealy Comedy at the Brewery Lou Sanders - The Face That Launched a Thousand Dicks! The star of Dave’s Taskmaster & Channel 4’s, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, brings her latest 5* touring show to Ludlow Fringe. Supported by “rising star of the British stand-up scene” Alex Keae

22 June, 7.30pm – 10.15pm Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ £15/ £13 / £10 (students)

The Mary Webb Society The Bull Hotel The Joy of Music Ludlow Pride After Party A concert of pastoral music evocative of the Shropshire Continue the days festive mood with music and writer and her times with readings from her works. entertainment at the Bull Hotel. Robin Rubenstein - Piano, Mark Lacey- Clarinet, Rob Northcott- Composer, Tickets £12 from Ludlow Assembly rooms www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

22 June, 9.00pm – 1.00am 22 June, 7.30pm – 10.00pm The Bull Hotel St Laurence’s Church 14 Bull Ring, SY8 1AD College Street, SY8 1AN £12 FREE

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appleTeme Ludlow College Exploring Printmaking with Theatre on the Sqaure Amanda Hillier An afternoon of Street Theatre and entertainment on the Spend a day with Amanda Hillier, an experienced event square, brought to you by the students of Ludlow professional Illustrator and printmaker exploring different College and bringing together a variety of shows from printing methods to create your own unique prints. You will young people of all ages from the area. Come and see the try lino, monotype & collagraph techniques and experience stars of tomorrow performing in Ludlow today. printing both by hand and with a press. 23 June, 1.00pm – 3.00pm 22 June, 10.00am – 4.00pm Castle Square Appleteme SY8 1AS Appleteme, Lloyds Yard, Corve Street, SY8 1DJ £65 Free

Richard Pulsford Birdlife Productions It Just So Happened - an alternative Kotuku and the Moon Child history show A Moon Child gets trapped on Earth ‚Äì how will she find In this alternative history show 4 panellists deliver short her way home? This epic adventure of loss, longing and sets based on historical events which happened on the unlikely friendships is told using masks, puppetry, music, same date as the show, then together discuss possible lots of cloth and plenty of wonder. alternative endings to other events which happened in A 5* puppet show for everyone to enjoy age 5 to 95 years! Ludlow’s history. Hosted by Richard Pulsford. 23 June, 11.00am – 12.00pm, 2.00pm – 3.00pm 23 June, 12.00pm – 1.00pm The Women’s Centre The Sitting Room - Blue Boar Church Street, SY8 1AP 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £8.00 £7/£5 under 16

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AllSorts Productions Radu Isac Who Killed The Hotel Manager? Good Excuses for Sociopaths An evening of murder mystery and a delicious 2-course Do you sometimes think about your actions? Do your meal. A site specific performance specially arranged for the actions make you feel like a sociopath? Does feeling like a Cliffe at Dinham. Put your detective skills to the test at this sociopath hurt your self-esteem? fun, light hearted evening of entertainment. This show was specifically written to make YOU feel better! Have you got what it takes to solve the crime?

23 June, 6.00pm – 9.00pm 23 June, 7.00pm – 8.00pm The Cliffe Hotel, Dinham, SY8 2JE The Sitting Room - Blue Boar £25 - to include two course meal. Menu choices must be ordered 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB in advance. Contact Angela on [email protected] or 07957166364 for details of menu choices. £6

James Phelan Trickster Following a sell-out tour, viral sensation James Phelan, presents his unique magic show that is jaw-dropping and laugh out loud funny. Come and see why James (nephew of the late Paul Daniels) has quickly solidified himself as 2019’s most anticipated magical performer.

23 June, 7.30pm – 10.00pm Ludlow Brewery The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ

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Shakespeare returns to Ludlow Castle for a stunning outdoor performance of his most famous history play, Henry V.

Bring a blanket, chairs, waterproofs, picnics, sunscreen, a smile and anything necessary for an all-weather production! The show must go on!

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Comedy at the Brewery Nick Helm: Phoenix From The Flames Paul F Taylor – Odd Paul After 6 years away from Edinburgh and ahead of his Disappear down the rabbit hole of a fool’s mind. Marvel at National Tour, Helm is back on the Fringe circuit with a full imaginative, logic defying, leftfield ideas spoken from a Edinburgh run of his new show to remind the world what mouth! “An enticing, dizzying prospect” The Independent they’ve been missing out on. Resurrected from the ashes, “A welter of daft, Harry Hill-like ideas” Chortle come and witness two time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and International Treasure In Waiting shaking his 25 June, 7.30pm – 11.00pm ass, singing songs and righting wrongs. You don’t deserve Ludlow Brewery this... ‘The man is brutal, but by AC/DC he’s talented with it.’ The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ The latest ***** ‘Pretty f*cking amazing. A true comedy daredevil’ Time Out **** £15/£12/£10 (students)

Sonya Smith Rob Gee Sonya Smith Kevin, King of Egypt Sonya is a Singer & Songwriter, playing acoustic guitar. The delightful story of an unlikely friendship between an Her voice has been compared to singers as diverse as Joni escaped psychiatric patient and a lost six-year old. Mitchell - to Ella Fitzgerald. She’ll be performing well known * * * * * “Uproarious!” London Pub Theatres. & her own original songs, with music mellow, lively, dusky * * * * ½ “Moving, funny, deeply human” Victoria Times. and lyrical. Best Solo Comedy, Orlando Fringe. Best Solo Show, Victoria Fringe 24 June, 7.30pm – 10.30pm Appleteme 25 June, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Appleteme, Lloyds Yard, Corve Street, SY8 1DJ The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £8 £12, £10 concessions

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Comedy at the Brewery mucking about, looking for laughs and the occasional glimmer of sanity. Mark Thomas : The Manifesto The Manifesto returns! This is the show where the Past policies voted for by the audience include: Invade audience get to make the policies of the future, Mark Jersey and shut down tax havens, there should be a gamble Thomas (for it is he) collects audience suggestions to make button on all ATM machines and anyone found guilty of a the world a better place, create Heaven on earth or just homophobic hate crime should serve their entire sentence annoy the neighbours, discusses and debates them and the in drag. Who knows what will emerge this time round? audience get to vote on the policy they feel best represents them, to create a manifesto. 26 June, 7.30pm – 10.30pm Ludlow Brewery Mark takes to the road to Ludlow to find out what people The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ want in his own inimitable style, debating ideas and £15/£13

Comedy at the Brewery Stephen Carlin: Pickwickian Trevor Tokabi: Cool Story Bro! Anecdotal, episodic, lacking an overarching theme, superficial Edinburgh Preview tittle tattle, trivial nonsense - - WAY too many characters… think Charles Dickens but better. “ *Clever & Funny* - Tony Law *Trev has the best humour* - Broadway Baby Laconic laced with Red Bull, material so thoughtful you would *Measured & Polished in delivery with gutsy material* - put your house on (him) reinventing the knock knock The Stand joke” Herald ***** 27 June, 7.30pm – 10.30pm Ludlow Brewery The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ £15/£12/£10 (students)

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Ad Hoc Theatre Co. The Old Dic Theatre The Confessions of Jon-Jak Crusoe & Wonga on the Gondola The Unkindest Cut The Longest Running Bad Shakespeare in Ludlow!------The Two one-act plays, written by Gareth Owen, featuring 36th Year of Bardic Demolition!------The Old Dic Theatre the hilarious struggles of a would-be genius to pen a Company presents “Wonga on the Gondola” or “The world-shattering autobiography and an actor, inspired Merchant of Venice The Budget Version in 30 minutes” to play Marc Antony by his hero, Marlon Brando. ’A torrent of jovial mockery’. The Sunday Times 27 June, 8.00pm – 9.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar, 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB 27 June, 8.30pm – 10.30pm, 28 June, 8.30pm – 10.30pm 28 June, 8.00pm – 9.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 29 June, 1.00pm – 2.00pm 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB Chang Thai Bar, 3 Market Street, SY8 1BP £10 Free - Donations in the hat.

Helen Wood appleTeme The O.S. Map Fan Club GIN, JAZZ & JUICE Take a virtual walk using the 168 Explorer map and A chilled evening of classic live jazz listening to the James learn unusual facts along the way through stories, poetry, Hunt Duo, accompanied with delicious cocktails made from sketches, music and... origami! An endearing 5* show ... Ludlow’s newest Gin distiller Kirkwood Distillery. ‘Reminiscent of Victoria Wood with a backpack’ Buxton Fringe Review’. OS map Fan Club badges for all!

28 June, 7.00pm – 8.00pm 28 June, 7.30pm – 11.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar Appleteme 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB Appleteme, Lloyds Yard, Corve Street, SY8 1DJ

£8/£6 £7.50

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• Pensions - don’t miss out on the important pension changes • Mortgages* - 1st Time Buyers, Remortgages, Buy to Let • Investments - Ethical Investments, ISAs, Bonds, Equity Portfolios • Protection - Life Insurance, Business Insurance, Income Protection Ludlow Fringe Our philosophy is simple we aim to provide informed independent Young Musicians professional lifestyle financial planning advice. Young Musicians at the Brewery A terrific night of talent and versatility from our newest Contact us at: www.davidburfordifa.com up-and-coming, local young musicians in the attractive or email: [email protected] or tel: 01584 877157 surroundings of the Ludlow Brewery.

28 June, 7.30pm – 10.30pm We are directly regulated by the Financial Ludlow Brewery Conduct Authority, FCA number 436727 The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ * Your home may be at risk if you do not £5 keep up your mortgage repayments.

Ludlow Fringe Luke Baker The Great Ludlow Get Together Luke Baker & Friends The Great Ludlow Get Together - Street Party with Luke Baker & Friends is a comedy show. Luke Is a rising, music, crafts and games. Bring some food and join us in young, stand up, comedy magician and mentalist. Come celebrating our town and our very special community! see him perform his comedy magic and mind reading as 27th June Rocksprings Community Centre and well as see some of Luke’s favourite comedy acts in 29th June Castle Square the midlands.

27 June, 11.30am – 2.00pm Rocksprings Community 29 June, 3.30pm – 4.50pm Centre Sandford Road, Ludlow, SY8 1SX The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 29 June, 11.00am – 4.00pm Castle Square, SY8 1AS 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB

FREE £5

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Daniel Audritt Robert Lane Daniel Audritt: Better Man (WIP) The Improlectuals Award-winning comedian Daniel Audritt questions love, The Improlectuals are an improv “super-group” made up of relationships and masculinity. Writer: Comedy Central, 8 some of the finest improvisers from around the Midlands. Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week, Comic They create completely new comedy sketches on the spot, Relief and BBC Radio 4. Dave’s fourth Best Joke of the based entirely on audience suggestions. Performances Fringe 2018. always feature Richard Baldwin (Wow Impro, Abbey Players) and Robert Lane (Foghorn Unscripted, Birmingham 29 June, 7.30pm – 8.30pm Rep, The Old Joint Stock Theatre) The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB 29 June, 9.00pm – 11.00pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar, 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB £8/6 £8

Book a table at [email protected] or call 01584 879450 2 QUALITY SQUARE, LUDLOW

The Bull Hotel BullFest Fringe at the Bull, back by popular demand, the festival of beer, music, entertainment and BBQ. See website for line up!

29 June, 12.30pm – 11.00pm The Bull Hotel 14 Bull Ring, SY8 1AD OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY Free - Donations in the hat. LUNCH 12-2:30PM . DINNER 6PM-9:30PM

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Paul Wakelin Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto is a 6-piece soul funk instrumental outfit playing eclectic tunes from the 60s genre right up to Northern Soul and contemporary jazz funk. Performed by a line up of some of the UK’s best session musicians, who’ve backed Ruby Turner, Steve Gibbons, Robert Plant and Robbie Williams. These guys will have you strutting your funky stuff all night. So, get your dancing shoes on and get on down to the Brewery. You really won’t be disappointed!

29 June, 7.30pm – 11.00pm Ludlow Brewery The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ £10

One Vision Musical Theatre Company Ludlow Fringe Neverland Ludlow Concert Band Come along to this unmissable evening of entertainment The band will play a selection of popular music, theme brought to you by an incredible cast from One Vision tunes and music from screen musicals in the Castle School of Arts, Leominster. Featuring songs from musicals Gardens. including; The Lion King, Oliver, Les Miserables, Peter Pan, Grab an ice cream and listen to a lovely Matilda, The Greatest Showman & many more. afternoon of entertainment.

29 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm 30 June, 1.30pm – 2.30pm Methodist Church Ludlow Castle Beacon Rooms and Garden 52 Broad Street, SY8 1NH Castle Sq, SY8 1AY

Adults £12 / Under 16’s £6 Free

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Jim Campbell Ludlow Speakers Beef NULL Jim Campbell descends from the Scottish clan who Ludlow speakers are a group of people who have learned inspired one of Game of Thrones’ most brutal moments. to conquer their fear of speaking in public with a variety Join him 300 years later, on a journey to inner peace, via of tools including humour. Join us for a demonstration of complete and utter rage. different skills, including storytelling, humourous speeches ”No punchline is left behind” - The List **** and stand-up comedy.

30 June, 7.00pm – 8.00pm 30 June, 8.30pm – 9.30pm The Sitting Room - Blue Boar The Sitting Room - Blue Boar 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB 52 Mill Street, SY8 1BB

£8.00 Free

Ludlow Fringe Grand Finale Ratpack meets Elvis The Ratpack meet Elvis in Ludlow Fringe’s Grand Finale. Three great performances, cocktails and a prize for the best dressed swinging cats should make for a night to remember. Let’s face the music and dance ...!

30 June, 7.30pm – 10.30pm Ludlow Brewery The Railway Shed, SY8 2PQ

£12/£10

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A tasca bar in Ludlow Sunday 11 Aug 2019

Mon 9.30 to 6.30pm Tues - Sat 9.00am to 9.00pm 9 - 10 May 2020 01584 873130 www.parkwayrestaurant.co.uk foodfestival.co.uk

Celebrations Weddings, birthdays Christenings, wakes. Exclusive use package up to 120 with all dining areas, bar and accommodation included New Click & Collect Service

Open every day The Cliffe at Dinham Go to www.ludlownut.co.uk from Restaurant with Rooms

to order any of the products 10am for coffee and cake Halton Lane, Dinham

Ludlow, SY8 2JE 12 noon-2.30pm for lunch

from our award -winning range and Tel 01584 872063

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6.30pm-9pm for dinner

from our new premises at [email protected] www.thecliffeatdinham.co.uk Foldgate Lane. Dogs, children and walkers welcome @cliffeatdinham

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