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We've compiled some upcoming events to keep all the family busy in and around the county, including a concert in aid of SSAFA.

These are three of the events published in the what's on section of the Hereford Times this week (July 25).

Concert in aid of SSAFA

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VIOLETTE Szabo (nee Bushell) was an Anglo-French special operations executive agent during the Second World War. On her second mission into occupied France, she was captured by the Nazis, interrogated, tortured and later executed, aged 23, at Ravensbruck concentration camp in February 1945.

She was awarded, posthumously, the George Cross (GC).

Born in France and raised in England from the age of 12, Violette spent many happy childhood das at a house called Cartref in Wormelow, Herefordshire. She revisited and stayed there in later years and during the war.

Rosemary Rigby moved to the house and subsequently turned it into the Violette Szabo Museum.

A concert to commemorate Violette’s life and remember D-Day will be held on Friday, August 2, at St Martin’s Church, Hereford, between 2pm and 4pm, with proceeds going to the local branch of SSAFA, the armed forces charity.

SSAFA’s work in Herefordshire, a county with a rich connection to the armed forces, is for serving and retired personnel, and their families.

Tickets are £10 on the door, and the venue is St Martin’s Church.

To learn more of Violette Szabó GC’s life, visit tania-szabo.com and violette-szabo-museum.co.uk.

Outdoor theatre

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MON Life Heritage Museums are bringing a programme of outdoor theatre to Abergavenny Castle. Enjoy an evening with family and friends and a picnic in this glorious setting with entertainment from these brilliant and popular professional touring theatre companies.

The season kicks off on Tuesday, July 30, at 7pm with Robin Hood.

On Sunday, August 4, at 7pm there will be a performance of the Importance of Being Earnest.

On Sunday, August 11, at 6pm, the family show the Adventure of Dr Dolittle with Illyria.

The finale to the season will be Gilbert and Sullivan’s the Gondoliers on Saturday, August 31, at 7pm.

Bring a picnic, seating and appropriate clothing. Gates open one hour before show starts. Most performances last approximately two hours. Tickets and more info online https://abergavenny.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

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The Rocky Horror Show

(Image: Malvern Theatres)

THE Rocky Horror Show is coming to Malvern Theatres.

Stephen Webb will be playing the legendary role of Frank N Furter, having previously played it on  tour and in the West End to critical acclaim.

Brad will be played by Connor Carson, Janet by Lauren Chia, Riff Raff by Job Greuter and Magenta/Usherette by Natasha Hoeberigs. Columbia will be played by Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Rocky by Morgan Jackson and Eddie/Dr Scott by Edward Bullingham.

Completing the cast are phantoms Ryan Carter-Wilson, Arthur Janes, Hollie Nelson, Erica Wild with on-stage swing Alex Hetherington and on-stage swing/dance captain Stacey Monahan. Casting for the narrator will be announced soon.

Producer Howard Panter said: “I’m delighted to announce that we are extending the 2024 to 2025 tour for a further three months in the spring next year. We’ve assembled a first class cast to deliver a guaranteed party at every performance, as the show continues to thrill audiences across the UK.”

The Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate audiences around the world. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all the famous musical numbers which have made the Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for 50 years and counting, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and of course the timeless floor-filler Time Warp.

The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people. It was an immediate success.

Since it first opened, the Rocky Horror Show has become the longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world. The show has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries.