Sand artist Abigail Humphries turned her childhood passion for the arts into a rewarding hobby and now a full-time career. Heather Large finds out more. Visitors to Abigail Humphries’ studio and gallery in Ludlow will usually find the artist hard at work creating one of her unique sand and acrylic paintings. Much of her practice explores the simplified human… Continue reading Abigail’s unique art captures emotion
Heather Large discovers how one artist transformed her hobby into a career creating whimsical watercolours inspired by wildlife and local landmarks. Painting had always been just a hobby for Sarah Corkill until 2018 when she became a full-time artist. Now she is known for her whimsical watercolours of Shropshire featuring local landmarks and British wildlife. “I’ve been painting since I was 14… Continue reading Sarah’s local art adds animal magic
Daniel Morris meets the cast and director of a new film by Rocking Horse Media and the TV soap favourite giving her expert advice to local students. A short film being made in Shropshire has provided unprecedented work experience opportunities for local students, and a national soap star is now on board to help give it an extra… Continue reading Youngsters Rise To a Twin Challenge
Daniel Morris discovers the fantastic opportunities available for budding young stars as a rural community theatre company launches a youth programme In an exciting turn of events for the youngsters of the region, rural theatre company Pentabus has announced its new youth theatre, the first in its 50-year history. Based in Shropshire, Pentabus prides itself on producing new work… Continue reading Curtain is raised on new theatre talent
Daniel Morris meets the filmmakers whose comedy/drama about a troubled family will be made in Shropshire with both local people and leading actors An exciting new film project set to be made in Shropshire has entered development. Directed by Keith Wilhelm Kopp and written by Laurence Guy, First Christmas will tell the tale of a widowed… Continue reading Cameras Set To Role For A Christmas Tale
Heather Large puts the spotlight on the charitable work of the Arts society Wrekin, which in its 50th year is championing local arts and heritage projects. For 50 years, The Arts Society Wrekin has been championing and supporting local arts and heritage projects. To mark its golden anniversary, it has celebrated the publication of an illustrated book… Continue reading Celebrations mark golden age of art
Daniel Morris talks to a writer and poet whose Farmotherlands anthology of poems draws on the farming experiences of her family. An exciting event is set to take place this month celebrating the launch of a very special farming-inspired poetry collection. Dr Julie Leoni is proud to be introducing ‘Farmotherlands’ at The Holroyd Community Theatre,… Continue reading A poetic tribute to farming community
Daniel Morris meets the team behind a new drama, filmed in the county, that aims to shed some light on the harrowing topic of historic sexual abuse Hot on the heels of his work on the pilot for TV care home comedy-drama, Henry House, Shropshire filmmaker Gareth Thomas is diving straight into a new and hard-hitting project.… Continue reading Hard-hitting TV drama with vital message
Daniel Morris meets TV star Alistair McGowan who will spearhead the annual piano festival in Ludlow for the third time and promises something for everyone An exciting calendar event for music lovers and, indeed, anyone who appreciates a good ‘tickling of the ivories’, Ludlow Piano Festival will be taking place for the third time from May 21-25.… Continue reading Piano man Alistair’s new high note
Theatre stars talk to Daniel Morris about how they have brought the Anton Chekhov classic up to date with a revitalised script and modern music A fresh, new and exciting stage adaptation of a classic Russian drama is being brought to the county by Shropshire-based Here To There Productions.Written by Anton Chekhov, The Cherry Orchard… Continue reading New flavour for The Cherry Orchard
