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Ludlow Assembly Rooms is a newly-refurbished arts and community venue in the beautiful surroundings of rural south Shropshire. Open six days a week, we show a varied programme of film, theatre, music, talks, comedy, and lots more. Read more…

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My Neighbor Totoro (U)

My Neighbor Totoro (U)

Monday 9 September, 2:00pm

It Ends With Us (15)

It Ends With Us (15)

Monday 9 September, 7:30pm

RB&O: The Marriage of Figaro (12+)

Royal Ballet & Opera: The Marriage of Figaro (12+)

Tuesday 10 September, 6:30pm

Shadow Puppetry for Adults with The Fetch Theatre

Shadow Puppetry for Adults with The Fetch Theatre

Wednesday 11 September, 6:30pm

Wednesday Concert: Valentin Magyar - Piano

Wednesday Concert: Valentin Magyar – Piano

Wednesday 11 September, 7:30pm

It Ends With Us (15)

It Ends With Us (15)

Thursday 12 September, 2:00pm

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Leading rural arts venue in beautiful South Shropshire

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓 - 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄
Comedy Hotspot are putting together a very special night of comedy with the support of The Assembly Rooms in Ludlow.
⏰ August 9, 20:00
🎫 Get your tickets from our website, link in bio

Oscars will play host to super comedy showcase with an opportunity to see some of the best comedians in the country yet to do a Comedy Hotspot gig. 4 super talented acts will be bringing their A Games to entertain you, and if all goes well they get to move onwards to other Comedy Hotspot shows.

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋 𝐉𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 (𝐌𝐂)
Midlands comic Carl Jones first hit the circuit in 2011 after winning the Nottingham Comedy Festival Best Newcomer in his first handful of gigs. Since then, he’s gone on to reach the BBC New Comedy Award heats, the latter stages of numerous national new act competitions and gigged at some of the top comedy clubs across the UK.

𝐉𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒
The very likeable Jake is a newer comedian to the circuit but he is climbing the ranks fast. His comedy is clever with great big punchlines and all delivered with a laid back style. You can’t help but be in a good mood when Jake is on stage.

𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐒𝐎𝐍
Abi’s performing career spans over a decade. From comedian to singer, actress to presenter; be it a comedy club, radio, live theatre, TV or on the big screen, she has consistently strived to entertain and make an audience feel at ease. She was a Britain’s Got Talent Semi Finalist and she has a very bright future in comedy.

𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃
Dominic’s act is packed full of jokes, gags, banter, stories and a bit of daft comedy magic that involves the audience and always takes the roof off. He also beats the world record for speed balloon modelling every show – it’s hilarious and a must-see! With almost 20 years experience on the UK circuit he’s a safe pair of hands. He’s cheeky, charming, full of energy and hilarious.

𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: 𝐍𝐘𝐄 After such

𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: 𝐍𝐘𝐄
After such a fantastic response to the first broadcast of this wonderful play, we're screening it for a second time ✨
⏰ July 30, 19:00
🎫 Get your tickets from our website, link in bio

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 Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia was broadcast live from the National Theatre

As part of our Youth Access Initiative, tickets for 18yrs and under are £5 for this screening.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄'𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 🎨
School holiday Thursday morning art craft workshops for children & their grown ups!
From Pirates & Princesses to Robots and Aliens, Anne's Art Club has a variety of themes and crafts activities on offer this summer 🌞
For more info & tickets head to https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/events/category/family/

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝟐 🎬
⏰ July 27 & 29, 14:00
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Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she's not alone.

Our current artist @celiadeserrastudio gives us a

Our current artist @celiadeserrastudio gives us a little tour of her current exhibition at Ludlow Assembly Rooms 😍 which runs until the 31st of August.
Celia is a contemporary artist for whom woodlands and ponds are the core focus of her attention. She's known for her drawings which are so incredibly realistic you feel as though you could step into them 🌲🌿

So detailed you may think they're photographs - You are definitely going to want to come and see these pieces in real life

- and maybe treat yourself to a coffee at @billskitchenludlow whilst you're here 😉

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𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 - 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐘 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 😂
⏰ July 19, 20:00
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Life can be too serious right? Buy a ticket, sit back and let Comedy Hotspot deliver a great night of fun and laughter. Another brilliant line up will be assembled in Ludlow on Friday 19th July, with 4 of the best comics in the UK ready to entertain you. Let’s introduce you to the line up. Doors at 7.30, bar open!

KATE SMURTHWAITE (MC)
The multi award winning Kate Smurthwaite performs stand-up comedy all over the UK and around the world and has numerous TV appearances to her name.

JOEY PAGE
Accomplished and hilarious with a unique take on the everyday, Joey Page’s career so far has been studded with rave reviews, award nominations and TV appearances.

ANDY WHITE
Andy White is an energetic, confident and silly Brummie who combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect. Andy has numerous TV appearances, including a winning performance on the Weakest Link comedian’s special!

TOM WARD
Tom has numerous TV appearances including Live At The Apollo. A unique take on life and utterly hilarious in his delivery, Tom is fast becoming one of the finest comics in the UK. October will see him embark on a tour of UK and Ireland.

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𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 ✏️ Works

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 ✏️
Workshop for Ages 7 - 12
In this workshop, you will learn about manga – the distinctive and eye-catching art of Japanese comics. You will have a chance to learn the basics of drawing in manga style and create your own manga characters. The session will be led by Irina Richards, an experienced manga creator and artist educator.

Tuesday 23rd July, 2-4pm
Wednesday 14th August, 2-4 pm

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧, 𝐧𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 £8/£4/£0
Book tickets via our website or by popping into our box office

The cast from Present Laughter (National Theatre L

The cast from Present Laughter (National Theatre Live) take on the slang challenge 😂🥳
Did you guess any of them correctly? 🤔 and who is now going to slip some of these into future conversations? 😂

If you fancy coming to see this sold out run, filmed at the Old Vic, tickets are available from our booking office & website 🙏

https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/event/nt-live-present-laughter-with-andrew-scott-2/

𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 🎬 ⏰ Jul

𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 🎬
⏰ July 18, 14:00
🎫 Get your tickets from our website, link in bio
Six-year-old Cléo loves her nanny Gloria more than anything. When Gloria must return to Cape Verde to care for her own children, the two must make the most of their last summer together.

We have SO much fun stuff lined up for the Summer

We have SO much fun stuff lined up for the Summer Holidays! 😎🍦🌞
From Mini Manga to Rap & DJ workshops theres something for all ages happening here at Ludlow Assembly Rooms!
For a full line up of events & further info please head to the family section of our website 😎

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We have lots of incredible Royal Ballet & Opera pe

We have lots of incredible Royal Ballet & Opera performances coming to Ludlow Assembly Rooms ✨ From The Marriage of Figaro to Alice's adventures in Wonderland ❣️ Full details can be found on our website!
Don't forget our Youth Access Initiative scheme also means that audience members aged 18 and under can book tickets for just £5 ✨

𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 🎬 ⏰ July 15,

𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 🎬
⏰ July 15, 19:30
🎫 Get your tickets from our website, link in bio

1990 – Ruth, a neurotic businesswoman from New York, takes her father Edek, a charmingly stubborn Holocaust survivor on a journey to Poland to make sense of her family's past. Edek's hesitation to confront his past and his often odd demeanor cause more than just one dispute between him and his daughter. The trip unfolds into a story that encapsulates the emotion of discovery and drama with humor. Based on the best-selling autobiographical novel TOO MANY MEN by New York-based writer Lily Brett.

𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫
⏰ July 18, 19:00
The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.
Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Book your tickets via our website ✨

New exhibition hanging day is always an exciting o

New exhibition hanging day is always an exciting one at Ludlow Assembly Rooms and there is some gorgeous work going up on our walls today 😍

@celiadeserrastudio is an artist based in the Welsh Borders who spends a lot of time walking and cycling armed with her sketchbook & camera ✏️📷
She produces incredible paintings and drawings of places she feels have something about them - whether that's a feeling of sense of place, an emotional hook or the way the light illuminates them.

Celia says "I love the directness of drawing, the marks, the tonal variations and the capacity to build up layers and depth without the confusion that colour can sometimes bring"

The exhibition officially opens from 12 July - 31 August 🖼️
We can tell you now, these are works of art you're going to want to see in real life 😍👌

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#ludlowassemblyrooms

𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄

𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐒 🐵🎬
⏰July 9, 19:30
🎫 Get your tickets here - https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/event/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-12a-2/

A young ape strikes out to free his clan after they are attacked and taken prisoner by a brutal tribe led by a power-hungry king in this US sci-fi action sequel, which features occasionally intense action sequences.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐍

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐄
“Inspired – and a triumph of choreography! Catch them on the road – a fantastic night out is guaranteed!” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
⏰ July 26, 19:30
🎫 Get your tickets from the music section of our linktree (link in bio!)

As thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as a wagonload of Spike Milligans and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men’s Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving.

They emerged blithering and blinking-eyed from the Blue Mountains of NSW in 2001, and armed with no more than their voices, a nice line in deadpan and an ill-matched set of hats, have been gleefully disturbing audiences everywhere since.

Formed by NZ-born spookmeister Stephen Taberner, the Spooky Men soon attracted attention with a judicious combination of Georgian table songs, pindrop beautiful ballads, highly inappropriate covers, and a swag of original songs which seek to both celebrate the “boof” and mock it.

The Spooky Men’s CV includes nine tours of the UK, six CDs, sell-out shows at theatrical venues like the Melbourne Recital Centre, and festival appearances too numerous to mention. Faced with a mid-life crisis, they chose not to become a tribute band to themselves, but instead find ever fresher, deeper, more ludicrous perspectives, such as those found in their latest album Welcome to the second half.

Always renowned for a combination of Visigothic bravado, absurdist humour and eye-moistening tenderness, the Spookies in middle age, and fortified with a new generation of wunderkids, are more masters of their territory than ever before. They will delicately garnish their much-loved black-catalogue with new incursions into beauty and stupidity, somewhat like a chocolate muffin with bits of chocolate in it. You must see them, really you must.

“High camp, epic folly – probably the best programming choice of the entire summer festival circuit’ – The Irish Times

“Highly theatrical, they veer from weird to touching and back again. Grown up entertainment in the best, most infantile way. Don’t miss an opportunity to see them” – Daily Telegraph

𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊 𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐄 at @billskitchen

𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊 𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐄 at @billskitchenludlow with @therotundas 🪕
⏰ Monday, July 15, 19:00
🎫 Get your tickets here - https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/event/folk-cafe-at-bills-kitchen-with-the-rotundas/

Join us in Bill’s Kitchen for a fabulous Pop-Up Folk Event! 💃
The Rotundas are an English folk band who play the traditional industrial and social songs of Birmingham and the Black Country.

Drawing heavily on the primary research of song collectors such as Roy Palmer, Jon and Michael Raven, and their own settings of tuneless lyrics, The Rotundas play folk songs that capture the vitality, character, history and lives of extraordinary people and places.

Our great value ticket means you can get a delicious meal 🥘 and some great music 🎼 for just £25. If you simply wish to enjoy the music (and maybe a glass of wine) without eating, tickets are £10.

𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!
𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐘 + 𝐌𝐄𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐑 + 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃
⏰ July 6, 19:30
🎫 Get your tickets from the music section of our linktree (link in bio!)

@borisandthejoy 's flexible indie-folk-electro-pop stylings shimmer with psychedelic undertones, soul-baring lyrics and intimate incantations of love and hope. With an acoustic, electric guitar and equal parts tender and surreal vocals, this project reflects the beauty and pain experienced in the journey of profound transformation.

𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬 – singer, composer and guitar player has toured the world as the guitarist of gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello for a decade while fronting his own unit Hey Guy. His life’s journey and the philosophy of joy are the fibers of the emotionally colorful Boris & the Joy.

𝐌𝐞𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫
@megemilychandler 's style is a beautiful mix of folk, pop and indie which has been curated with the help of Manchester based production duo SOAP. With her debut EP set for release early 2024 and a world of support behind her from her home county Shropshire, Meg is ready to take on the rest of the UK and beyond!

𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
@jackoholland94 is a Singer/songwriter/one man band playing Garage rock and blues.

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