Workshop
26th June
12:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Jim Parkyn of Aardman Animations (creators of Wallace and Gromit) stages three fascinating workshops for youngsters.
Suitable for 7 years and up
Workshop
26th June
2:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Jim Parkyn of Aardman Animations (creators of Wallace and Gromit) stages three fascinating workshops for youngsters.
Suitable for 7 years and up
Workshop
26th June
4:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Jim Parkyn of Aardman Animations (creators of Wallace and Gromit) stages three fascinating workshops for youngsters.
Suitable for 7 years and up
The Play
26th June
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Poetry
27th June
3:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Patrick Jones is a thought – provoking poet, playwright, human rights activist and filmmaker.
Poetry
27th June
3:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
27th June
5:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
27th June
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Book a "Season Ticket" to our three poetry events at a reduced cost.
Poetry
27th June
5:00 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Poet, children’s author and artist, Frieda Hughes has exhibited her paintings at major galleries in the UK and Australia and written much – acclaimed children’s books.
Poetry
27th June
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Carol Ann Duffy was born in Glasgow. She grew up in Stafford and then attended the University of Liverpool where she studied philosophy.
Walks
28th June
9:00 AM
Departing from Smithfield Car Park
One visit takes in one of the most important battles of the Wars of the Roses, where a natural phenomenon (which looked to the armies as if there were three suns in the sky) gave the young Edward the confidence to triumph over his Lancastrian opponents and take the Wars of the Roses into a further 30 years of conflict.
SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT
Music
28th June
12:00 PM
St Johns Church
Liz and Gordon are a talented and innovative British guitar duo known for their musicality and diversity.
This event is part of our Lunchtime Concert Series. You can book a ticket to all three of these events for a discounted price of £25. Click here for more details on the Concert Series
Music
28th June
12:00 PM
St Johns Church
29th June
12:00 PM
All Saints Church, Richards Castle
30th June
12:00 PM
Ludlow Methodist Church
Guitar duo Gordon Dunn and Liz Larner
Benjamin Creighton Griffiths - Harpist
Jessica Hayes, Cello, and Rafal Luc, Accordion
Book a 'season ticket' for all three concerts at a reduced price
Poetry
28th June
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
A new stage version of the acclaimed poetry collection by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, imagining the wives’ perspective of famous men through the ages.
Age guidance 14 plus.
The Play
28th June
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
29th June
12:00 PM
All Saints Church, Richards Castle
Jessica Hayes started learning the cello at the age of four and is now a scholar at the Royal Academy of Music studying with Josephine Knight.
This event is part of our Lunchtime Concert Series. You can book a ticket to all three of these events for a discounted price of £25. Click here for more details on the Concert Series
Lecture
29th June
7:30 PM
St Laurence
Ludlow’s stones largely date from when life first emerged from the sea onto land. The story of how they have come to be used in the buildings of the town reveals the area’s frontier position.
The Play
29th June
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
30th June
12:00 PM
Ludlow Methodist Church
Benjamin started learning the harp when he was just four and gave his first public performance just before his fifth birthday.
This event is part of our Lunchtime Concert Series. You can book a ticket to all three of these events for a discounted price of £25. Click here for more details on the Concert Series
The Play
30th June
2:30 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Talks
30th June
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Jenni Murray OBE discusses her long career in broadcasting, particularly her 22 years at the helm of Woman’s Hour, the programme’s 64 year history and her most engaging and most terrifying interviewees from Barbara Castle to Kaffe Fasset, Monica Lewinsky to Tom Hanks and Jack Nicholson, Margaret Thatcher through Blair to Gordon Brown.
The Play
30th June
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Dance
1st July
7:30 AM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Ludlow Festival 2010 hosts the seventh Youth Dance Showcase, which provides an opportunity for young dancers throughout South Shropshire to display performing and choreographic talent.
Coach Tour
1st July
9:00 AM
Departing from Smithfield Car Park
Madresfield Court, Worcestershire, has been home to the Lygon family, Earls of Beauchamp, since the mid 15th century.
SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT
The Play
1st July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
2nd July
7:30 PM
St Laurence
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010. The orchestra has seen over 9,000 days of ukulele action, expanding from gigs in London pubs to touring the world – from the Village Hall to the Royal Albert Hall.
The Play
2nd July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
The Play
3rd July
2:30 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
3rd July
7:30 PM
St Laurence
The Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir was formed in 1935 by Ivor E Sims and in its early days concentrated primarily on competitions and local concerts. In 1937 the choir achieved its first success at the Royal National Eisteddfod in Machynlleth, going on to win at the ‘National’ on six further occasions.
The Play
3rd July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
4th July
12:00 PM
Stokesay Court
Time midday to 3pm (but guests may arrive from 11am to explore the gardens). Buffet brunch included and a bar is available.
SORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Music
4th July
2:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Lucie and Roddy Skeaping introduce young people to the history of music from its primitive beginnings to the medieval and Tudor periods.
Music
4th July
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Lucie Skeaping (voice, fiddle, rebec), Douglas Wootton (voice, lute, cittern, drums), Nicholas Perry (recorders, curtal, pipes, crumhorn) and Roddy Skeaping (hurdygurdy, fiddle, viol, rebec) re-create the entertainment of times past.
Coach Tour
5th July
9:00 AM
Departing from Smithfield Car Park
Kentchurch Court, Herefordshire, has been the home of the Scudamore family since the Norman Conquest.
SORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Music
5th July
7:30 PM
St Laurence
Following their sell-out appearance at Hereford Three Choirs Festival 2009, internationally renowned tenor James Oxley and accompanist Caroline Dowdle make their first appearance in the Ludlow Festival.
The Play
5th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Talks
6th July
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Melvyn Bragg was born in 1939 and educated at Wigton’s Nelson Tomlinson School and at Oxford where he read history.
The Play
6th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Walks
7th July
9:00 AM
Departing from Smithfield Car Park
The spectacular dams of the Elan Valley were built over 100 years ago to provide Birmingham and the Midlands with fresh water.
The Play
7th July
2:30 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
7th July
7:30 PM
St Laurence
William Boughton formed the English String Orchestra in 1980. It is well known for its recordings, which are often played on Radio 3 and Classic FM.
From 1985 until 1999 Yehudi Menuhin was its principal guest conductor and with him the orchestra played all over Europe, the USA and Canada.
The Play
7th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
The Play
8th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Music
9th July
7:30 PM
St Laurence
Brothers Jonathan and Tom perform in instrumental combinations which cover the entire keyboard spectrum including piano duet, piano and organ and harmonium and piano. They have performed at all the major UK concert halls, as well as at venues throughout Europe, South America and the Far East.
The Play
9th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
Comedy
10th July
7:30 PM
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Arthur Smith has become one of comedy’s elder statesmen – an Edinburgh Fringe stalwart and a club compere since the early days of the alternative scene; he still uses many of the same gags today.
The Play
10th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565.
The Pop Concert
11th July
8:00 PM
Ludlow Castle
The superb music of Queen and The Eagles brought to Ludlow by Killer Queen and Desperado.
Patrick Myers presents the sound and the look, combined with the showmanship, pomp, style and incredible musicianship that was the hallmark of Queen in concert.
Desperado will play Ludlow during their massive 2010 world tour, presenting a programme featuring all the classic Eagles songs delivered in full Eagles sound and vision.