LOOKING for things happening in and around Herefordshire?
We've compiled some upcoming events to keep you busy, including a saucy 18-plus male strip tease.
These are three of the events published in the what's on section of the Hereford Times this week (July 11).
Dreamboys
DREAMBOYS are returning to the Courtyard this September as part of their 2024 tour Stripped Back.
In this show, the Dreamboys will be entertaining audiences with a blend of dance, chart-topping music and audience participation.
Alice Woods, director of Dreamboys, said: “Over the past 35 years, Dreamboys has tantalised and seduced fans with our sizzling performances, constantly evolving to meet the desires of evolving audiences through the decades. Our commitment to the art of male strip tease has remained constant with a team of creatives and performances who outdo themselves every year!”
After the show, the Courtyard is hosting a free after-show party in the bar, complete with live music and a dance floor.
The event will be in the Courtyard’s Main House on Friday, September 13 at 8pm. It is suitable for ages 18 plus.
Bromyard Folk Festival
BROMYARD Folk Festival is returning this year from September 5 to 8.
The festival is renowned for its dedication to nurturing, showcasing and promoting folk music and dance and has been a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years.
This year boasts an impressive lineup headlined by Oysterband, Spiers and Boden, Fay Hield Trio and Martin Simpson.
The festival has secured funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, with significant financial support going towards the costs of hiring marquee venues.
Lynne Barker, Festival Director, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the support from the fund. This funding goes a long way in helping us cover the rising costs of our marquee venues, ensuring we can continue to provide a platform for traditional folk music and dance. This ensures that we can keep this tradition alive.”
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Dial Medicine for Murder
FOR those who are interested in true crime, a charity fundraiser event is being held at Tenbury Wells’ Regal theatre.
The event, called Dial Medicine for Murder, is in support of Life Chances, a charity dedicated to aiding vulnerable young adults.
The evening is presented by Dr Harry Brunjes and Dr Andrew Johns, and delves into the lives and crimes of notorious physicians Dr Harold Shipman and Dr John Bodkin Adams.
The show is set in the format of a medical consultation and combines in-depth psychological analysis with contemporaneous film footage and news items, exploring the chilling crimes and complex psyches of these infamous killers.
Dr Brunjes and Dr Johns first met as medical students, and provide unique insights into the cases of Shipman and Adams. Their interest in the crimes led to a lecture for the Royal Society of Medicine, evolving into a docudrama and later a full stage production. It gained national acclaim following its success at the Edinburgh Festival.
The show contrasts the backgrounds, arrests, trials and legacies of Shipman and Adams while exploring the psychopathology behind their actions in an interactive format encouraging audience engagement and dynamic debates.
Tickets cost £18.50 or £16 for concessions and blue light card holders. A VIP package is available for £50 which includes premium seats, an exclusive pre-show reception and a meet and greet with Dr Brunjes and Dr Johns.
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire commented: “We are honoured to host Dial Medicine for Murder, a unique production. This event not only offers a deep dive into some of the most notorious medical crimes in British history but also supports Life Chances, dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals.”
The show is on Friday, November 1 at 7pm at the Regal, a community theatre in Tenbury.
The Regal is a registered charity run by a small team of professionals and over 80 volunteers.
The beautiful art deco building started life as a cinema in 1937 and today presents a varied programme of comedy, music and theatre alongside movie and arts screenings and an annual professional pantomime.
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