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Archers actress Sara Coward dies

13 February 2017
Archers actress Sara Coward dies

Archers actress Sara Coward dies

13 February 2017

The much-loved local actress Sara Coward died yesterday at a Leamington palliative care home after a battle with cancer. Following a mastectomy two years…


INTERVIEW: Archers actress Sunny Ormonde on her solo show

09 February 2017
INTERVIEW: Archers actress Sunny Ormonde on her solo show

INTERVIEW: Archers actress Sunny Ormonde on her solo show

09 February 2017

Stratford-based actress Sunny Ormonde is well known for her role as man-eater Lillian Bellamy in The Archers, but she is playing an old bird of a very…


The Goons come to Stratford

08 February 2017
The Goons come to Stratford

The Goons come to Stratford

08 February 2017

Why on earth would anyone resurrect a couple of 60-year-old scripts from a defunct radio show, that most people are too young to remember? It’s a question…


Stratford Literary Festival offers giggles for all the family

06 February 2017
Stratford Literary Festival offers giggles for all the family

Stratford Literary Festival offers giggles for all the family

06 February 2017

STRATFORD Literary Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary festival with a bumper offering for children and young people. Last week the Herald exclusively…


KES students enjoy drama competition

06 February 2017
KES students enjoy drama competition

KES students enjoy drama competition

06 February 2017

An amazing evening of top entertainment was on offer for those lucky enough to attend the King Edward School VI (KES) House Drama Performances last Monday. Each…


Macbeth plays Trump card at Stratford production

04 February 2017
Macbeth plays Trump card at Stratford production

Macbeth plays Trump card at Stratford production

04 February 2017

THE Fred Theatre Company bring a modern Macbeth to Stratford next week, 6th and 7th February at the Bear Pit Theatre. Here Robert Ball tells Herald arts…


Real School of Rock helps theatrical one

03 February 2017
Real School of Rock helps theatrical one

Real School of Rock helps theatrical one

03 February 2017

Local music students may find all those hours of practicing pay off when they find themselves playing live on a West End stage. The Musical Box (TMB),…


INTERVIEW: Greg Doran on RSC's Christmas shows

02 February 2017
INTERVIEW: Greg Doran on RSC's Christmas shows

INTERVIEW: Greg Doran on RSC's Christmas shows

02 February 2017

I meet the RSC’s Artistic Director Greg Doran at his office on a dank January morning to discuss the Winter 2017 prior to it being officially announced.…


It's panto wars! Bridgetown and Willows schools wage battle of wits

30 January 2017
It's panto wars! Bridgetown and Willows schools wage battle of wits

It's panto wars! Bridgetown and Willows schools wage battle of wits

30 January 2017

EXPECT rapid pun-fire and gag explosions as two local schools go to ‘panto war’ in the coming weeks — all in good sport of course. Bridgetown Primary…


Extended closure for the RST

29 January 2017
Extended closure for the RST

Extended closure for the RST

29 January 2017

MAINTENANCE work at the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatres will see the curtains come down for an extended period of time before the next season commences. The…


Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi banned from US

29 January 2017
Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi banned from US

Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi banned from US

29 January 2017

Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi says he is saddened to learn that Donald Trump’s new immigration order will mean that he and his wife will be banned from travelling…


Former RSC chair Sir Christopher Bland dies

28 January 2017
Former RSC chair Sir Christopher Bland dies

Former RSC chair Sir Christopher Bland dies

28 January 2017

Tributes have been paid to former RSC chairman Sir Christopher Bland following his death at the age of 78. He was chairman of the Royal Shakespeare Company…


Crack cocaine dealer jailed for Stratford offence

28 January 2017
Crack cocaine dealer jailed for Stratford offence

Crack cocaine dealer jailed for Stratford offence

28 January 2017

Glody Muyeki, aged 20, of Stamford Road, Birmingham, has today been sentenced to 30 months in prison at Warwick Crown Court after being found guilty of…


Stratford Literary Festival line-up revealed

28 January 2017
Stratford Literary Festival line-up revealed

Stratford Literary Festival line-up revealed

28 January 2017

STAR attractions at this year’s Stratford Literary Festival include queen of cookery Mary Berry, journalist and writer Andrew Marr, and political figures…


Folk band Fleetwood Cave launch new album and tour

21 January 2017
Folk band Fleetwood Cave launch new album and tour

Folk band Fleetwood Cave launch new album and tour

21 January 2017

Marion Fleetwood tells Gill Sutherland about her new album and tour with Gregg Cave A quick listen to debut album People Like Us by folk duo Fleetwood…


Macbeth and Goons come to the Bear Pit, Stratford

20 January 2017
Macbeth and Goons come to the Bear Pit, Stratford

Macbeth and Goons come to the Bear Pit, Stratford

20 January 2017

THE first performance of the year at the Bear Pit Theatre rather cheerily deals with tragedy of greed, lust and betrayal. Yes, that’s right, Macbeth.…


Jon Boden plays the RSC this Sunday

19 January 2017
Jon Boden plays the RSC this Sunday

Jon Boden plays the RSC this Sunday

19 January 2017

THE lead singer and main arranger of Bellowhead, Jon Boden, comes to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre for one night only this Sunday. Over…


REVIEW: This Evil Thing, a play about WW1 conscientious objectors

19 January 2017
REVIEW: This Evil Thing, a play about WW1 conscientious objectors

REVIEW: This Evil Thing, a play about WW1 conscientious objectors

19 January 2017

This Evil Thing, Michael Mears at the Kempe Studio, 15th January When the subject of the heroes of the First World War comes up, your thoughts naturally…


From Hogwarts to the RSC

17 January 2017
From Hogwarts to the RSC

From Hogwarts to the RSC

17 January 2017

KATIE Leung — aka Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series — is to make her debut at the Royal Shakespeare Company next month. The 29-year-old Scottish…


Journey to The Secret Garden

16 January 2017
Journey to The Secret Garden

Journey to The Secret Garden

16 January 2017

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON’S young theatre company, Rogues and Vagabonds, present the musical The Secret Garden at the Bear Pit Theatre this week. This enchanting…


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