Ludlow - What's On in July, 2010

What's On in Ludlow in July
TODAYS DATE IS: 09 September 2010

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26 June 2010:- Ludlow Festival,

Time: Venue: Ludlow Castle, Ends: 11/07/2010
Shakespeare in the castle and much more! Box Office 01584 872150.
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

01 July 2010:- Craft & Country Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 01/07/2010

01 July 2010:- Youth Dance Showcase,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 01/07/2010
Ludlow Festival Events A showcase for the talents of around 180 young dancers from South Shropshire, aged from 6 to 18 years, performing original work in a variety of genres. £7 Ludlow Festival Box Office 01584 872150
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

02 July 2010:- Robin Hood (12A),

Time: see below Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 08/07/2010
Fri 2, Sat 3, Mon 5, Wed 7 & Thurs 8, July, 7.30pm, Matinée Sat 3 July, 2pm Dir: Ridley Scott, USA/UK, 2010, 140 mins An epic reimagining of the story of legendary archer and outlaw Robin Hood, one of our best-loved heroes who challenged the established order and championed the poor in 12th century England. Russell Crowe stars as Robin, and Cate Blanchett as Maid Marion, with William Hurt and Max Von Sydow. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

03 July 2010:- Lunchtime Organ Concert,

Time: 12 noon Venue: St Laurence's Church, Ludlow, Ends: 03/07/2010
Summer Festival Lunchtime Organ Concert by Roger Judd. Works by JS Bach. £5 on the door; large screen video projection
stlaurences.org.uk

04 July 2010:- A Children’s Musical Mystery Tour,

Time: 14.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 04/07/2010
Ludlow Festival Events Lucie and Roddy Skeaping introduce young people to the history of music, from its primitive beginnings to the medieval and Tudor periods. With stories, costume, song and dance, the audience is taken on a lively musical journey back in time. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years, Auditorium, £10 Ludlow Festival Box Office 01584 872150
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

04 July 2010:- Antique & Flea Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 04/07/2010

04 July 2010:- City Waites,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 04/07/2010
Ludlow Festival Events Riotous songs, ballads and dance tunes from the tavern, theatre, court and countryside of 17th century England. 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. £16, Auditorium Ludlow Festival Box Office 01584 872150
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

06 July 2010:- An Audience with Melvyn Bragg,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 06/07/2010
Ludlow Festival Events An evening with the prizewinning writer, novelist and broadcaster. He is president of the National Campaign for the Arts as well as of MIND, and in 1998 he was made a life peer. £18, Auditorium Ludlow Festival Box Office 01584 872150
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

07 July 2010:- Poetry Cafe,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 07/07/2010
First Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. Bring your own or your favourite poems to read and discuss in convivial company. The themes are: 7 July – Power. Gallery
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

08 July 2010:- Determined to Dance,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 08/07/2010
Ludlow Festival Events Three spectacular and thought-provoking dance performances from HALO, ACE Youth and Freefall Dance. £12, Auditorium Ludlow Festival Box Office 01584 872150
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

08 July 2010:- Ludlow Local Produce Market,

Time: 09.00 - 14.00 Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 08/07/2010

www.localtoludlow.org

09 July 2010:- Agora (12A),

Time: see below Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 12/07/2010
Fri 9 & Mon 12 July, 7.30pm Dir: Alejandro Amenábar, Spain, 2009, 127 mins Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) was a philosopher and celebrated mathematician who lived in 4th century Alexandria. The story of her life gives a wonderful insight into turbulent times as Christian fundamentalists moved to take violent control of a once peaceful city. 01584 878141

www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

09 July 2010:- Bhutan: the Height of Happiness? (12A),

Time: 14.00 & 20.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 09/07/2010
Screen 2 Dir: Brian Becker, UK, 2008, 52 mins Until recently Bhutan was one of the few places in the world untouched by commercialism. Indeed it measured its output not in terms of money but of 'gross national happiness'. Then in the late 90s satellite communications arrived, bringing TV, consumerism, gaming addiction and fast food. This colourful and sympathetic documentary gives a balanced view of a sheltered nation reeling from fast-forward exposure to the outside world. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

10 July 2010:- Arthur Smith – A Grumpy Old Man,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 10/07/2010
Ludlow Festival Events Arthur Smith is one of comedy’s elder statesmen – an Edinburgh Fringe stalwart and a club compère since the early days of the alternative scene. He’s also a writer, a regular on Radios 2 and 4, and one of TV's Grumpy Old Men. £20, Auditorium. Ludlow Festival Box Office 01584 872150
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

10 July 2010:- Mortimer Country Food Fair,

Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Venue: Brampton Bryan, Ends: 10/07/2010
Annual Country Food and Craft Festival show-casing local artisan food producers, country crafts and artists in a rural setting in and around Aardvark Books, Manor Farm Barns, Brampton Bryan just off A4113 betwixt Leintwardine/Knighton. There will be a book launch, cookery demonstrations, strawberry jam making competition, children’s area and artists in residence. Plenty for a family day out with refreshments on sale and free parking plus 1000s of books from Archeology to Zoology!
www.foodtourism.co.uk

11 July 2010:- Book & Craft Market,

Time: 10.00 - 16.30 Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 11/07/2010

13 July 2010:- Tokyo Story (U),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 13/07/2010
Classic Dir: Yasujiro Ozu, Japan,1953, B&W, subtitled, 135mins An elderly Japanese couple travel from the provinces to visit their grown-up children in Tokyo. But city life moves fast, and it seems that the young people can no longer find time for their parents. Ozu’s masterpiece observes a few days in the lives of ordinary people, but his deceptively simple tale has universal resonance. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

14 July 2010:- Dogtooth (18),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 15/07/2010
Dir: Giorgos Lanthimos, Greece, 2009, subtitled, 97 mins A dark, funny and surrealistic tale of what happens when a parent’s natural inclination to protect his children is taken to extremes. A father keeps his three teenage children at home, confining them to the house and garden; but for how long can he keep them sealed off from the outside world? And what if the children want to flee their super protective nest? 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

16 July 2010:- Definitely Might Be,

Time: 20.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 16/07/2010
Oasis tribute band. No sibling rivalry, but this band do have a lot in common with the originals when it comes to reproducing the rousing anthems, stage presence and atmosphere. They play the hits from all seven albums, live favourites, B-sides and a couple of Noel's acoustic numbers - when the boys start there's no stopping them. As good as the real thing? Well they.....definitely might be. Auditorium, £12 (£10 concs), Limited number of free tickets are available to young people under 26, Duration 3½ hrs, 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

16 July 2010:- Dine Italian – with Trovatori,

Time: 19.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 16/07/2010
Enjoy a fine Italian meal while you are serenaded between courses by the fabulous duo Trovatori. Opera singers Darren and Caroline will perform a selection of well-known opera arias and duets, atmospheric Neopolitan songs and popular modern repertoire in Italian, accompanying themselves on classical guitars. There will be a good selection of Italian wines available. Oscars, £19.95, 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

17 July 2010:- Giselle,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 17/07/2010
Independent Ballet Wales. This award-winning company’s last appearance here was voted one of your Top 5s for 2009. They’re back with a breathtaking version of Giselle, a passionate and dramatic story and one of the most famous ballets of all time. With outstanding classical dancers and expansive choreography, this production is the most thrilling dance event of the year. Auditorium, £14 (£12 concs), Limited number of free tickets are available to young people under 26, Duration 2hrs, 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

17 July 2010:- Hole in the Wall Concert,

Time: 18.00 to 23.30 Venue: Hopton Court, Ends: 18/07/2010
Annual Open Air Concert in the walled garden at Hopton Court, Hopton Wafers, between Ludlow and Kiddermister. Saturday 18th July 2009, 6.00pm with live bands, Leo Altarelli, Treacle, Achtung Baby. Headline band to finish off the night, Slade. Camping, Countryside Walks, Free Parking, Bar and Pig Roast. Bring your own picnic if you wish. Tickets £28 & £14 under 12. Discounted tickets for booking online. Visit: www.holeinthewallconcert.co.uk for information and tickets or Telephone Chris on 01299 270734
www.holeinthewallconcert.co.uk

17 July 2010:- Ludlow 15/25 mile Challenge Walk,

Time: enquire for details Venue: Ludlow, Ends: 17/07/2010
Friends of Ludlow Assembly Rooms present. A 25 mile walk (with a 15 mile option) through undulating Shropshire and Herefordshire countryside, starting at Dinham Bridge and finishing at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. £12 entry fee includes food and water on the route, buffet meal at the finish and certificate. Closing date 9 July (no entries on the day) For enquiries or to enter contact Joan Birkett 01584 873249, ludlowchallenge@aol.com, or pick up an entry form at the Box Office.
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

18 July 2010:- Antique & Flea Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 18/07/2010

18 July 2010:- Open Air Brass Band Concert,

Time: 15.00 Venue: Dinham Millennium Green, Ends: 18/07/2010
Free Admission.

18 July 2010:- Tabletop Sales,

Time: 10.00 - 14.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 18/07/2010
Hassle-free way to sell surplus items and unwanted gifts at this monthly indoor sale. Tables cost £6, contact Chris on 01584 813704. Bargain hunters – this is your chance to pick up some great finds! Oscars and Studio
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

19 July 2010:- Nightwatching (18),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 20/07/2010
Dir: Peter Greenaway, Netherlands/Canada/UK/France/Poland, 2007, 141 mins In gorgeous painterly scenes, this film unfolds a possible story behind Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch, and suggests that the painting was actually an attack on the very people who had commissioned the work. Starring Martin Freeman as Rembrandt. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

22 July 2010:- Ludlow Local Produce Market,

Time: 09.00 - 14.00 Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 22/07/2010

www.localtoludlow.org

22 July 2010:- Vincere (15),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 23/07/2010
Dir: Marco Bellocchio, Italy/France, 2009, subtitled, 125 mins Before Mussolini became the overweight buffoon that we’re now familiar with, he was a young firebrand, dark, handsome and ambitious. This was the man that Ida Dalser (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) fell fatally in love with; she bore him a son and funded his career, but when he joined the army, he disappeared from her life. When Ida discovers he is married, she mounts a tragic and doomed fight for recognition of herself and their son. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

22 July 2010:- Will Holland Cookery Demonstration,

Time: 11.30 Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 22/07/2010
Michelin Star Chef Will Holland will be doing a cookery demonstration at Ludlow Local Produce Market showing off his passion for cooking with local produce. 11.30 FREE
www.localtoludlow.org.uk

24 July 2010:- A Few of my Favourite Things,

Time: 19.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 24/07/2010
Dance triple bill from Srishti. This company wowed the audience here in 2007 when they performed Quiet, Please!, Bharatanatyam dance performed with stunning speed and skill. Auditorium, £10 (£8 concs), Limited number of free tickets are available to young people under 26, Duration 1hr, 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

24 July 2010:- Youth Festival,

Time: 12.00 - 16.00 Venue: Wheeler Road, Ludlow, Ends: 24/07/2010
Another fun-packed day at the Wheeler Road skate park, featuring a multitude of free entertainment for young people and families, supported by a wide range of organisations. There’ll be stunning dance with a football theme, skateboard competitions, face painting, music and much, much more. Look out for the Youth Festival leaflet in May. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

25 July 2010:- Sunday Craft & Country Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ends: 25/07/2010

26 July 2010:- Brothers Bloom (12A),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 27/07/2010
Dir: Rian Johnson, USA, 2008, 114 mins Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo play two brothers, ace con men who are about to carry out their last scam on beautiful heiress Rachel Weisz. But although all of them are having a great deal of fun, it becomes increasingly difficult to tell just who is conning, and who is being conned…. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

28 July 2010:- La Danse - Le ballet de l'Opéra de Paris (PG),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 29/07/2010
Dir: Frederick Wiseman, France/USA, 2009, subtitled, 159 mins This fascinating documentary grants us the immense privilege of going behind the scenes of the Paris Opera ballet to observe everyone involved (dancers, teachers, technicians, dressmakers) in taking seven very different dance productions from early rehearsal to viruoso performance on stage. 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

28 July 2010:- Summer Wednesday,

Time: 10.00 - 17.00 Venue: Ludlow Castle, Ends: 28/07/2010
GUIDED TOURS of the Castle, with our interpreter “Lady Caroline” – bringing the castle and its history to life – 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm. HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT – try your hand at archery. Do you have the skills to hit the target! – All day until 4.30pm. BIRDS OF PREY – Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get a close up look at these beautiful wild birds. Flying Displays (Weather conditions permitting) – 12 noon and 3pm. Adult £6.00, Child (6-16) £3.00, Senior/Student £5.50, Family (2A+Cs) £16.50
www.ludlowcastle.com/Pages/events.aspx

29 July 2010:- Summer Thursdays,

Time: 10.00 - 17.00 Venue: Ludlow Castle, Ends: 29/07/2010
SUMMER THURSDAYS 29th July - 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August * 2nd September 10am - 5pm Castle Tours - 11am, 1pm and 3pm Short Story Telling - Inner Bailey 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm Medieval Games & Castle Crafts - Outer Bailey 10.30am - 4.30pm Adult £6.00, Child (6-16) £3.00, Senior/Student £5.50, Family (2A+Cs) £16.50
www.ludlowcastle.com/Pages/events.aspx

30 July 2010:- Sex and the City 2 (15),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 01/08/2010
Dir: Michael Patrick King, USA. 2010, 146 mins So, two years on, after weddings and babies - what’s happening in the lives of the four friends? And more importantly, what are they wearing…..? 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

31 July 2010:- A Ludlow Lad: Symposium in honour of David Lloyd,

Time: 9.30 - 17.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 31/07/2010
A variety of speakers at this day conference discuss the varied contributions made by David Lloyd to Ludlow, and show other lines on which research on the town continues to develop. The day ends in the launch of the co-authored History of St Laurence's which was unfinished at his death. Booking via Ludlow Historical Research Group; booking forms available from the Assembly Rooms Box Office. Auditorium, £5, 01584 878141
www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

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