Arts

Official unveiling of Aethelflaed sculpture
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THE official unveiling of the 6-metre high Aethelflaed sculpture has taken place today (Monday) with special guests of the Mayor, those involved in the production process and even Æthelflæd herself (sort of!) After...
‘Our Aethel’ due to come home this week as statue is installed
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MORE than a year of consultations, designing, planning and back-breaking labour will come to an end this week when Tamworth’s brand new warrior queen sculpture finally returns home to be revealed to the public...
Touring theatre continues for the summer season
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THEATRE is continuing on tour in Tamworth, bringing a variety of professional productions to venues across the borough. The project - Touring Theatre - has produced a range of high-quality shows that started from April...
Amazing pictures reveal ‘Our Aethel’ taking a huge bath
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STUNNING pictures reveal the moment when Tamworth’s new warrior queen sculpture was dipped into a huge bath of molten zinc, to slowly emerge shiny and victorious, ready for the final stage of the design process...
Fairy-tale stories this bank holiday at Tamworth Castle
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FAMILIES are being invited to hear tales of enchantment this bank holiday weekend at Tamworth Castle. The storyteller will be in residence during May 5 to 7, to tell tales of knights, dragons and princesses...
Touring theatre continues for the summer season
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THE theatre is continuing on its tour in Tamworth, bringing a variety of professional productions to venues across the borough. The project - Touring Theatre - has produced a range of high-quality shows that...
Tamworth youngster launches photography website
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A SEVEN-year-old from Tamworth has launched his own website to showcase his love of photography after he began to take photos at the age of two! Harvey Payne has one of his photos on display...
Emotional and personal photography exhibition opens in Tamworth
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WORLD renowned photographer Dafna Yosha, launched her very personal and emotional first solo exhibition at Tamworth Library yesterday (Saturday). We are very pleased to say that we were there to speak to her before...
Crowds gather and #DoTheAethel
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AS the crowds gathered to watch the incredible jousting at Tamworth's St Georges Day extravaganza, the 'Do the Aethel' campaign was officially launched! As the Knights of Middle England were preparing for their Medieval Grand...
Photography exhibition launches in Tamworth
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WORLD renowned photographer Dafna Yosha, launches the European tour of her first solo exhibition in Tamworth tomorrow. We are very pleased to say that we were there to speak to her, as you can...
Fancy a roaring 20% discount off tickets to the Reluctant Dragon?
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THERE is more to shout and cheer about at the celebrations for the St George’s Day event on April 21, with a roaring bargain of 20% off all tickets to the Reluctant Dragon performance coming...
Like Photography? WIN a ‘money can’t buy’ prize!
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WHETHER you are a budding photographer or just someone with an interest in Photography, you could WIN and EXCLUSIVE 'money can't buy' prize right here on Tamworth Informed! World-renowned photographer, Dafna Yosha opens her first solo...
St George’s Day crafts at Ankerside
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THE town’s shopping centre is inviting Tamworth families to join in with a host of arts and crafts next week, after teaming up with a community interest organisation to celebrate England’s national day. On Monday...
Get stuck in to more Mercian Mosaic workshops this Easter
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TAMWORTH residents of all ages are being given another opportunity to contribute towards the amazing Mercian Mosaic community art project at a series of free workshops this Easter. Mercian Mosaic will see 1,400 individual yard-square...
Tamworth Assembly Rooms exhibition goes on tour
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A DIGITAL touring exhibition for Tamworth Assembly Rooms sets off this April as the historic building continues to undergo a major refurbishment. The project has now entered the construction phase and Tamworth Arts and Events...
Libraries to offer more arts and cultural events
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VISITORS to Staffordshire libraries are set to experience more arts and performances as part of a new project to bring cultural activities to local communities. The new national Culture Offer developed by the Society of...
Crime and Thriller authors entertain Tamworth audience
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AUTHORS of Crime and Thriller novels came together at the Globe Inn to share their experience and expertise on writing and publishing last night, Thursday 8 March. The event, part of this year’s Tamworth Literary...
Exciting festival of drama starts this month in Tamworth
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AN exciting four-night run of theatre gets underway this month with the 2018 Tamworth Hastilow Drama Festival, featuring a series of one-act plays by the region’s best amateur dramatic groups. Adult and youth theatre companies...
Poets gather to share their work
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A DOZEN poets gathered at a historic Tamworth building to share their work with an audience of local literary enthusiasts. The poets came together to share their work with an audience of over thirty...
Mercian Mosaic workshops take project a step further
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AN ambitious community arts project to create a huge Mercian Mosaic has taken a big step forward thanks to the efforts of industrious members of the public who took part in a series of workshops...
World Book day brings a roaring ticket sale for the Reluctant Dragon 
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CELEBRATE World Book day on March 1 and grab yourself a roaring bargain of 20% off all tickets to the Reluctant Dragon performance coming to Dosthill Park this June. Popular touring theatre group, Quantum Theatre, will...
Free book shop to open in Tamworth
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A DEDICATED literacy charity is starting a new chapter, as it gears up to open a free book shop in Tamworth's Ankerside Shopping centre. Following on from huge success in many areas across the UK including...