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Belladonna (Ink & Curtain Festival)
2026-08-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-29 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-28 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Coach House Theatre, WR14 3HA
Written by Sarah Hutton and shortlisted for the Malvern Theatres’ Three Counties Talent Hub Stage Writing Competition 2026
When an unknown woman’s body is found inside a wych-elm tree in Hagley Woods during the Second World War, a real-life mystery begins which remains unsolved to this day. A romantic assignation gone horribly wrong? A spy caught and executed? A victim of local witchcraft? Or just an ordinary woman in the wrong place at the wrong time? What really happened to ‘Bella’?
A retiring police sergeant hands the case over to a young constable. Together they sift through the evidence and attempt to make sense of the multiple voices which weave through the witness statements, correspondence and police reports, which, from the very start, merge fact with fiction.
Drawing on original historical documents, this play gives ‘Bella’ back her own voice. What might life might have been like for a woman arriving as an outsider in a close-knit rural community in fearful, paranoid times?
Show times
Friday 28 August 2026, 7.30pm
Saturday 29 August 2026, 2.30pm
Saturday 29 August 2026, 7.30pm
Tickets
£16 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277

Tony (15)
2026-08-29 19:15 - 19:45, 2026-08-28 19:15 - 19:45 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
When 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) travels to Provincetown, he stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, led by Brazilian-born restaurateur Ciro (Antonio Banderas) – setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
Based on the early years that shaped his culinary journey, Tony tells the coming-of-age story of legendary broadcaster and chef Anthony Bourdain.
Cert: 15
Running time: 1hr 46mins
AD Audio Description available
DS Descriptive Subtitles: Monday 31 August at 7:15pm
Prices:
Evenings: £9.50/£10.50 (Premium seats)
Mornings and matinees: £8.50/£9.50 (Premium seats)
Concessions and members discounts apply
Show Times:
Please note: Film starts at advertised time
Friday 28 August at 7:15pm
Saturday 29 August at 7:15pm
Sunday 30 August at 6:30pm
Monday 31 August at 7:15pm (with DS)
Tuesday 1 September at 11am
Wednesday 2 September at 7:15pm

Indian Summer in Malvern – A Celebration of Music, Dance & Nature
2026-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Malvern Cube, WR14 2YF
Step into an enchanting evening where the beauty, colour, and spirit of India come alive at the Malvern Cube. Indian Summer in Malvern is a unique cultural experience bringing together the elegance of Kathak dance, the soul-stirring melodies of Hindustani classical music, and the vibrant rhythms of tabla in an intimate and inspiring performance.
To make the evening even more special, guests will be welcomed with freshly prepared samosas served with homemade chutneys and a cup of authentic Indian chai, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment they arrive and in interval.
Whether you are discovering Indian classical arts for the first time or are already a lover of music and dance, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of rhythm, melody, storytelling, culture, and connection.
Book early and join us for a magical Indian Summer in Malvern – a celebration for the senses and the soul.
Tickets
£12.94 Including booking fee – available online via the Malvern Cube website

Classic Film Week - Taxi Driver (18) - 50th Anniversary
2026-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
Classic Film Week – relive the magic of the silver screen at Regal Classic Film Week, with five timeless classics showing from 19th–29th August – just £8 per film or enjoy every screening with a fantastic £15 Week Pass.
Taxi Driver is a 1976 psychological drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, an alienated Vietnam veteran who works night shifts as a cab driver in New York City. As his insomnia and mental deterioration worsen, he grows obsessed with the city’s perceived moral decay and embarks on a violent path of vigilantism.

Theatre of Dreams
2026-08-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Brought up in genteel Edwardian Cheltenham in a house near Pittville Pump rooms, Rowena Cade was educated at the prestigious Cheltenham Ladies College. In her teens as the First World War broke out, she chose to break in Canadian horses in nearby Prestbury Park for the war effort.
So why then did she leave her comfortable life in Cheltenham behind to buy a Cornish headland for £100?
Together with her gardener Billy Rawlings, she worked endlessly, transforming a gorse and rocky Cornish cliff-face into an open-air theatre with just hand tools and an occasional stick of dynamite.
The Minack is a living theatre in every sense. Its dramatic setting is breathtaking in any weather and the remarkable woman who built it is equally inspiring.
This play was written by local playwright Rachel Tobin, who also serves as producer and director, and is performed by actors from Malvern Skyline Productions. Previous plays, performed to sell out audiences, include The Last Free Rave and Malvern’s Secret War Heroes.
Show times
Friday 28 August 2026: 5pm & 7pm
Saturday 29 August 2026: 5pm & 7pm
Tickets
£14.50 including booking fee – available from the Malvern Theatres website

COYOTE vs. ACME (PG)
2026-08-29 16:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-28 16:00 - 16:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Wile E. Coyote is tired of being blown up by explosive ACME products in pursuit of the uncatchable Road Runner after decades of it and so teams up with lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to fight back in COYOTE vs. ACME.
But ACME has its own powerhouse defence attorney in Kevin’s slick nemesis Buddy Crane (John Cena), who is determined to silence Wile E. and Kevin.
Wile E. and Kevin embark on a wild quest for justice that’s as thrilling and physics-defying as Wile E.’s lifelong chase for the ever-speedy Road Runner.
Also featuring Lana Condor and the voice talents of Eric Bauza, director Dave Green mixes live action, CG, and beloved Looney Tunes legends and mayhem, to deliver a fast-paced and hilarious comedy for fans and families alike.
Cert: PG
Running time: 1hr 43mins
AD Audio Description available
Prices:
Evenings: £9.50/£10.50 (Premium seats)
Mornings and matinees: £8.50/£9.50 (Premium seats)
Concessions and members discounts apply
Show Times:
Please note: Film starts at advertised time
Friday 28 August at 4pm
Saturday 29 August at 4:30pm
Sunday 30 August at 3pm
Monday 31 August at 11am
Tuesday 1 September at 7:15pm
Thursday 3 September at 5pm
Friday 4 September at 4:30pm
Saturday 5 September at 11am (Relaxed Screening)
Sunday 6 September at 3pm

Our Man in Havana
2026-08-29 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Adapted by Clive Francis from Graham Greene’s novel of the same title, Our Man in Havana follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba.
Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Devoid of any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold invents an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations.
His absurd reports, purporting to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious.
Jack Ashton (Call The Midwife), Bob Barrett (Holby City), Leon Ockenden, (Waterloo Road) and Jodie Steele (Heathers The Musical – New York & London) play over thirty characters between them to bring 1950s Havana vividly to life in this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp!
Show times
Tuesday 25 August 2026: 7.30pm
Wednesday 26 August 2026: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thursday 27 August 2026: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Friday 28 August 2026: 7.30pm
Saturday 29 August 2026: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets
Various prices – book online via the Malvern Theatres website

Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin and Dickens
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-29 10:30 - 13:00
Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe.
A century earlier, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain.
The Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe.
After admiring the views around North Hill, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar.
The loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp.
Dates and booking
The walks are available on many dates, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information, including prices, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb

Classic Film Week - Summer Holiday (U) - Starring Cliff Richard
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
Classic Film Week – relive the magic of the silver screen at Regal Classic Film Week, with five timeless classics showing from 19th–29th August – just £8 per film or enjoy every screening with a fantastic £15 Week Pass.
Summer Holiday (1963) is a British musical comedy starring Cliff Richard as Don. He and three London bus mechanic friends convert a double-decker bus into a mobile hotel to tour Europe, picking up stranded singers and a runaway American pop star along the way.

Starring Cliff Richard

UNRESERVED SEATING – Just turn up with a ticket and take a seat

Beers & Gears: Car & Motorbike Meet
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | The Plume of Feathers, Gloucester Road, Castlemorton, WR13 6JB
As an enthusiastic rally driver himself, landlord Hendrik invites fellow motor-fans to the pub for a monthly afternoon of showcasing interesting cars and exchanging knowledge and banter!
This event takes place on the last Saturday of the month (March to October inclusive) at 1pm.

Guided Tour of Great Malvern Priory
2026-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Come and explore the fascinating history and unique treasures of Great Malvern Priory from its Norman origins to the present day. Discover more about the glories of this architectural gem, with its beautiful stained glass, medieval tiles and misericords.
There are guided tours most Saturday mornings at 11am and occasionally at 2pm (or very occasionally at other times). Please check the Priory Church calendar to confirm that a tour is going ahead on the day of your visit.
Donations are welcomed and all money from the tours goes towards the ongoing repairs and restoration of the Priory building and the medieval glass windows.
In addition to the scheduled Saturday tours, groups tours are available by prior arrangement on any day between 9am and 5pm as long as the Priory is not being used for another event. For these tours, a small charge of £5 per person is made. Please visit the Friends of Malvern Priory website for more information and booking details.

Great Malvern Heritage Walk
2026-08-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Malvern Tourist Information Centre, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard, 6 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
About the walk
Discover the rich heritage of one of England’s most charming spa towns, famed for its invigorating Water Cure.
Join one of Malvern Civic Society’s volunteer guides to trace the town’s evolution, from a 19th century spa destination, to its role in World War II as an important centre for secret radar development. Along the way, explore Victorian architecture, Great Malvern Priory, connections to composer Edward Elgar, and sites celebrated through Malvern’s many blue plaques, commemorating notable residents and visitors.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Malvern’s cultural and historical legacy.
Dates and times
The 90-minute tours operate every Saturday and Monday from April 2026 to October 2026, except 13 July and 12 September, starting at 10.30am from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street (contact: 01684 892289).
All walks are subject to guide availability.
Tickets
The cost is £7 for adults; 14 – 16 year olds go free.
Tickets are available online via TicketSource or at the Malvern Tourist Information Centre. If Ticketsource shows ‘sold out’, more tickets may be available.
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ten places are available on each walk: four are available to book through Malvern Tourist Information Centre either in person or on 01684 892289; the other six are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies online). Any tickets for a Saturday walk unsold online by noon on Friday, or tickets for a Monday walk unsold online by 8am on Monday, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note tickets for 14 – 16 year olds can be booked only through Malvern Tourist Information Centre (not online)
Private group walks may be available – enquire directly to the TIC.
Accessibility
Due to the content of the tours and the hilly nature of Malvern, these walks are not suitable for children under 14 years, nor for anyone with mobility issues.
Dogs
Sorry – no dogs are allowed, except assistance dogs.
Alternative tour
In addition to the standard tour described above, some guides offer a specialist tour, by arrangement, for those with a particular interest in the arts: “The Culture and The Cure”. This walk, for pre-booked groups only (minimum group size may apply), explores Malvern’s cultural connections alongside the history of the town as a centre for the controversial Water Cure. Writers, artists and musicians have been attracted to Malvern for over a hundred years – hear their stories plus how this small Worcestershire town became a major spa. For more details regarding this bespoke tour, please contact the Malvern Tourist Information Centre in the first instance.
Reviews
Read the many five-star reviews on the Trip Advisor page for Great Malvern Heritage Walks.

3 Oakhampton Road (Garden Open for National Garden Scheme)
2026-08-29 10:00 - 17:00 | 3 Oakhampton Road, 3 Oakhampton Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0NR
Beginning in March 2016 the plan was to create a garden with a decidedly tropical feel to include palms from around the world, with tree ferns, bananas and many other strange and unusual plants from warmer climes that would normally be considered difficult to grow in the UK, as well as a pond and small waterfall. Not a large garden but you’ll be surprised what can be achieved with a small space.
For this open day, you can either book your tickets online in advance or just turn up and pay on the day (cash).
Admission
Adult: £5
Child: Free
Dates in 2026
Sunday 14 June, 10am – 5pm
Sunday 28 June, 10am – 5pm
Sunday 12 July, 10am – 5pm
Sunday 26 July, 10am – 5pm
Sunday 16 August, 10am – 5pm
Saturday 29 August, 10am – 5pm
Monday 31 August, 10am – 5pm
Tea, coffee & cake will be available (refreshments in aid of local hedgehog/animal rescue).

Exhibition: Romancing the 18th Century from Rococo to Stage
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Fashion, 32A Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ
Exhibition opens Friday 29 May and runs until Saturday 26 September 2026
In collaboration with the Malvern Theatre Players, this exhibition will combine the museum’s collection with costume.
With the recent success of other exhibitions at the V&A focusing on Mary Antoinette, both the real woman and the 2006 film, we take a closer at look at why this period is so often romanticised.
From extreme silhouette to powered wigs, why can’t we get enough of 18th century fashion?
The Museum of Fashion Malvern is open every Friday and Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

Priory Super Saturday
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Throughout the year, Great Malvern Priory holds a number of ‘Super Saturday’ events, often coinciding with events in the churchyard and always offering a warm welcome as well as much for both adults and children to enjoy.
Dates in 2026
Saturday 14 March, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Saturday 2 May, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 6 June, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Saturday 18 July, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Farmers’ Market in the churchyard
Saturday 1 August, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 15 August, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Farmers’ Market in the churchyard
Saturday 29 August, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Saturday 3 October, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 7 November, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 28 November, 10am – 4pm
Special Christmas event
Free craft activities for all, free refreshments, music
Tower tours to the ringing chamber hourly, 11am – 3pm: £4 for adults, £2 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Tour guides available
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard

Malvern Artisan Craft Market
2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00 | The Lyttelton Well Hall, 6 Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY
Malvern Artisan Craft Market is a monthly craft market in the centre of Great Malvern based at Lyttelton Well Hall. Two floors of local crafters, makers and artists showcasing some of their favourite products. A great opportunity to find some unique gifts and treats.
Free entry.
Market dates 2026
Saturday 28 March, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 25 April, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 30 May, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 27 June, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 25 July, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 29 August, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 26 September, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 31 October, 10am – 3pm
Dates in November & December: TBC

Tenbury Wells Round Market
2026-08-29 09:00 - 15:00 | The Round Market, The Round Market, Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8BL, United Kingdom
Dating back to 1858, the historic Round Market hosts a market five days a week (Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 3pm).

Hanley Swan Village Show & Car Boot 2026
2026-08-29 | Hanley Swan Village Hall, Welland Road, Hanley Swan, WR8 0DF
The Hanley Swan Village Show has been running since August 1862, when the first Hanley Castle Horticultural and Flower Show was organised by the gentry of Hanley Castle parish. The aim was ‘to encourage horticulture among the cottagers, and to stimulate them to neatness and order not only in their gardens but their households’.
Over a century-and-a-half later, it still takes place each year in August, but it is now organised by local volunteers. Entry is open to all amateurs living in or around the parish.
Staging of entries takes place on Friday 28 August from 3pm to 5pm and on Saturday 29 August from 8.30am to 10am. The show is then closed between 10am and 1.30pm for judging, before opening to the public from 1.30pm – 5pm. Awards are presented at 4pm and raffle prizes at 4.30pm.
Access to the car boot field is from 12pm onwards and costs £10 per car, payable in cash on the day, but sellers must pre-register by completing the online form no later than 5pm the day before the show (Friday) and must remain on site until 4pm on the show day.
There will also be a variety of stalls selling hand-made items, plants and food.
Plus, Single Reeds, a wind-based band from Malvern, will be performing a range of music from light entertainment through to Big Band sounds, popular light classical pieces and classic pop, outside the village hall from 2pm.
Admission to the show is free.

Appleby Stone
2026-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ale House, Mill Lane, Colwall, WR13 6HJ
A summer concert by five-piece jazz folk originals group Appleby Stone in the cool, cosy Colwall Ale House.
Appleby Stone play luscious folk and jazz music for discerning audiences.
The band comprises Ken Appleby on guitar and vocals, Emma Stone on vocals, flute and saxophones, Hanna West on double bass, Chris Mesley on guitar and Greg Knowles on percussion.
There is no other band that play such a wide variety of genres while being wholly original. Their music is sophisticated and engaging, with songs concerning love, the loss of love, attraction, cynicism, existentialism and the glory of the aurora borealis!
Tickets
£15 – book via Pindrop Events

The Pickwick Papers (Open Air Theatre)
2026-08-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Witley Court, WR6 6JT
This summer, Rain or Shine Theatre Company is proud to guide you into the delightfully chaotic world of The Pickwick Papers, where misadventure and merriment collide in a whirlwind of Dickensian absurdity!
Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Expect fast-paced wit, slapstick, more multi-rolling mayhem, and a cast of larger-than-life characters in this brand new and hilarious adaptation, performed in the open air in the beautiful grounds of Witley Court.
Dickens has never been this delightfully unpredictable! Secure your seat, pack your picnic and prepare for an uproarious adventure with the Pickwick Society – where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time to be had by all!
Doors open at 6.30pm for a performance at 7.30pm.
Please bring your own seating and picnics.
Tickets
£18 (adult) / £8 (child aged 5 – 17) – available to book online (booking fee applies) or on 0330 660 0541 (no booking fee)

The Odyssey (15)
2026-08-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
In the aftermath of the Trojan War, King Odysseus of Ithaca seeks to guide his men home across the sea, only for their voyage to go terribly awry. While Odysseus contends with many mythical beings on his long and treacherous journey, his wife and son are left to defend both their home and their belief in his eventual return.
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Cast includes: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway
