Motionhouse: Hidden
2025-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Jaw-dropping dance-circus as internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to Malvern Theatres with its brand-new production, Hidden.
The new work explores how, in a more and more divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis.
At times narrative, and at others abstract, Hidden is a powerful amalgam of artforms. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, gravity-defying choreography, a pulsing soundscape and a shape-shifting set are drawn together by digital projections into a living film. In this shadowy world, can hidden voices eventually push through to the light?
Building on the successes of previous productions, including 2021’s spectacular hit show, Nobody, Hidden carries forward the company’s unique dance-circus language, taking on elements from other physical forms and including them in a distinctive and visceral movement language, where breath-taking dance melts seamlessly into thrilling circus feats.
Head to Malvern Theatres on 13 May 2025 to witness what promises to be a spectacular and unforgettable production.

Guided Tour of Madresfield Court
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-14 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Madresfield Court, Madresfield, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 5AJ
Madresfield Court, situated within the Madresfield Estate at the foot of the Malvern Hills, is a moated stately home that has been in the Lygon family for over 900 years and is currently home to its 29th generation.
The house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors.
The house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online.
The Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court.
2025 season details
The 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June.
Tours generally run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions).
On most days of operation, four tours (one at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions.
Tickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour.
New for 2025, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room.
For full details, including booking terms and conditions, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place, visit the Madresfield Court website.
Photo supplied by Madresfield Court.

Neen View (Garden Open for National Garden Scheme)
2025-05-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Neen View, Neen Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 9AB
A woodland garden with stunning panoramic views of the Clee Hills and the beautiful Teme Valley. Mature trees including azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons, as well as wildlife ponds and wildflower meadow. There are lots of seats to enjoy the views. Walking around you will discover a ruined bothy and Japanese stream garden.
For this garden opening, you can book your tickets online in advance, or you can just turn up and pay on the day (cash only).
Admission
Adult: £5
Child: Free
Date in 2025
Wednesday 7 May, 12pm – 5pm
Wednesday 14 May, 12pm – 5pm
Refreshments will be available (cash only, please).

RBO: Die Walkure (broadcast)
2025-05-14 17:00 - 23:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
The Royal Opera presents a new production, broadcast to cinemas.
On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.
Running time 365 minutes (TBC)
Sung in German with English subtitles

Broadcast: The Royal Opera - Die Walküre (Regal Opera Festival)
2025-05-14 17:15 - 23:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
Join us at The Regal for this live broadcast coming directly from Covent Garden and presented by Royal Ballet & Opera. This event is part of the first ever Regal Opera Festival.
On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.
New production
Running time: 365 minutes (TBC)
Sung in German with English subtitles

Aled Jones – Full Circle
2025-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before.
He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities.
Equally at home on the classical stage or starring in musical theatre productions in London’s West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
As a singer, Aled is in demand around the world and has performed in the most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. A firm favourite with the royal family, he even gave a private performance to King Charles III in Kensington Palace.

Ocean with David Attenborough (PG)
2025-05-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-15 19:45 - 20:15 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker, David Attenborough takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder or surprise, than the ocean. With spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Cert: PG
Prices:
Evenings: £9/£10 (Premium seats)
Mornings and matinees: £8/£9 (Premium seats)
Concessions and members discounts apply
Show Times:
Thursday 8 May at 7:45pm
Sunday 11 May at 3pm
Thursday 15 May at 2pm and 7:45pm

The Friend (15)
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
When New York novelist and writing teacher, Iris’s closest friend and mentor dies unexpectedly, she finds herself becoming the caretaker of both his literary legacy and his beloved Great Dane, Apollo.
Reluctantly bringing the enormous dog into her tiny Manhattan apartment, Iris develops a surprising kinship with the soulful animal, despite his outsized presence upending both her professional commitments and her daily routine. Together, the unlikely pair begin to move through their shared grief and tentatively embark on a surprising path toward acceptance and healing.
Adapted from the National Book Award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez and starring Academy Award nominees Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
Cert: 15
AD Audio Description available
DS Descriptive Subtitles: Monday 12 May at 7:15pm
Prices:
Evenings: £9/£10 (Premium seats)
Mornings and matinees: £8/£9 (Premium seats)
Concessions and members discounts apply
Show Times:
Friday 9 May at 7:15pm
Saturday 10 May at 4pm
Monday 12 May at 7:15pm (with DS)
Tuesday 13 May at 11am and 7:15pm
Thursday 15 May at 4:30pm

Totally Tina!
2025-05-15 19:45 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
The award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular at Malvern Theatres!
Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breath-taking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’s incredible songbook.
With the backing of her fabulous band, and dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates those famed live performances.
The supreme Tina, a regular National Tribute Awards winner since 2013, Justine’s got the looks, she’s got the moves, she’s definitely got those legs, but most of all, she’s got the voice.
Join an army of loyal fans for a truly authentic, fun-packed musical spectacular on 15 May 2025.

Festival of Blossom at The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace
2025-05-16 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:30 | The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RH
The gardens at The Firs, birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, are starting to bloom with blossom from our flowers and fruit trees. Why not join us in celebrating the arrival of spring by immersing yourself in the beauty of blossom?
We invite you to connect to the wonders of nature, to press pause on your day. Be inspired by the gardens to compose your own Haiku poem, lie beneath the blossoming trees and take inspiration from nature.
The National Trust Blossom pin badges will be available from visitor reception.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Event dates
Friday 2 May – Monday 5 May 2025, 10am – 4.30pm
Friday 9 May – Monday 12 May 2025, 10am – 4.30pm
Friday 16 May – Monday 19 May 2025, 10am – 4.30pm
Friday 23 May 2025, 10am – 4.30pm

Malvern Concert Club: Carl Roewer & Róisín Fleming
2025-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Elmslie House, WR14 3AG
Irish-born bassoonist Carl Roewer is currently studying for his bachelor’s degree with Professor Henrik Rabien at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg, south-west Germany. Beginning his studies at the MTU Cork School of Music, Carl enjoys a varied and international performing career throughout Ireland, Germany and the UK.
Róisín Fleming started learning the piano at the MTU Cork School of Music, where she was a regular prize-winner in internal competitions, as well as at the Feis Maitiu and Feis Ceoil festivals. She is currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, with Professor Frank Wibaut.
Artists
Carl Roewer bassoon
Róisín Fleming piano
Programme
Works by J. S. Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saëns and others
Tickets, including coffee, cake and programme, will cost £17 and members will receive an email or letter from the Membership Secretary in early 2025 inviting them to apply.
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Nigel Kennedy: Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' – The Real Deal
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Nigel Kennedy (violin/director) alongside the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Programme
Nigel Kennedy Dla Jarka
Nigel Kennedy Melody In The Wind
Nigel Kennedy Fallen Forest
Nigel Kennedy Solitude
Nigel Kennedy Gibb It
Interval
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
36 years ago, a young violinist changed the landscape of British music with an electrifying recording of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. The violinist was Nigel Kennedy, and the concertos were The Four Seasons – masterpieces of mood, evocation and musical storytelling that take listeners on an imaginary journey through the unbridled joys of Spring, the oppressive heat of Summer, the melancholy resignation of Autumn and the brutal ferocity of Winter.
Three centuries since the publication of Vivaldi’s concertos in Venice, Kennedy returns to the pieces that made his name and to which he brought such staggering verve and spirit back in 1989. With him, he brings an ensemble on the ascent: the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, which includes some of the finest instrumental players in Britain and enjoys relationships with a select handful of the world’s leading soloists.
The composer’s Five Dedications – part of his self-penned collection My World – are deeply personal pieces straddling the worlds of pop, jazz and folk in which the violinist pays tribute to musicians whose works have shaped him with luscious tunefulness and heartfelt playing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one musical icon breathe life into another, and reveal a little of his intriguing self too.
Show times
Friday 16 May 2025, 7pm
Saturday 17 May 2025, 7pm

The Penguin Lessons (12A)
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
The Penguin Lessons is a heartwarming film adaptation of Tom Michell’s bestselling memoir. Set in 1976 Argentina, the film tells the story of English teacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) as he arrives to start a new job at a prestigious boarding school, only to find himself struggling with a nation in turmoil and a class of disruptive students. His life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues a small penguin from an oil-slicked beach. Naming his avian companion Juan Salvador, Tom soon finds that the bird has become more than just a pet – it is a source of wisdom and transformation both for him and for those around him, including the school’s headteacher, Buckle (Jonathan Pryce).
Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) and adapted by Jeff Pope (Philomena), The Penguin Lessons is a poignant tale of friendship, resilience, and the surprising ways we find hope in difficult times.

The Wedding Banquet (15)
2025-05-16 19:15 - 19:45, 2025-05-17 15:00 - 15:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
A joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family as they navigate the disasters and delights of family expectations, queerness and cultural identity.
From Director Andrew Ahn.
Cert: 15
AD Audio Description available
DS Descriptive Subtitles: Monday 19 May at 7:15pm
Prices:
Evenings: £9/£10 (Premium seats)
Morning and matinees: £8/£9 (Premium seats)
Concessions and members discounts apply
Show Times:
Friday 16 May at 7:15pm
Saturday 17 May at 3pm
Monday 19 May at 7:15pm (with DS)
Tuesday 20 May at 4:30pm
Thursday 22 May at 7:45pm

Sir Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
In response to popular demand, following his sell-out tour, Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist who has had an illustrious career writing for musical theatre, will return to Malvern with his extraordinary live event, My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well.
The show will see Sir Tim reflect on his glittering career at the top of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs – the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will come from a select group of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians, led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh.

Nick Harper
2025-05-16 20:00 - 22:30 | West Malvern Social Club, West Malvern Road, WR14 4AY
Nick made a huge impact when he played to a packed West Malvern Social Club last year. His return in 2025 promises to be every bit as good.
Tickets: £17.50 plus booking fee – available online at Ticketsource
Doors open at 7.30pm and music starts at 8pm.

Open Studio Event: ENNÈ Artist
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Claremont House, 119 Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AJ
ENNÈ is a multidisciplinary artist based in Great Malvern. Her artistic practices include music, painting, writing, poetry and film photography. ENNÈ has exhibited her works internationally, and won a main award, The Tim Hay Memorial Prize, in the Women in Art Prize 2022. She is heavily inspired by street art and hip-hop culture. Her work in abstract contemporary expressionism/neo-expressionism is a remix of the normal graffiti traditions, with a feminine touch.
Cakes from the Book & Cup Cafe will be available at this event.

Great Malvern Farmers' Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY
Discover a wide selection of local food and drink with unique flavours, ingredients and ideas. Gather your fresh essentials, buy seasonal produce and look out for a few tasty surprises.
The Great Malvern Farmers’ Market takes place on the third Saturday of each month. Do come along and show your support for local producers and traders.
The market is held in Great Malvern Priory grounds, except for January, February and March when it takes place inside the adjacent Lyttelton Well Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern.
Dates in 2025
Saturday 18 January
Saturday 15 February
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 19 April
Saturday 17 May
Saturday 21 June
Saturday 19 July
Saturday 16 August
Saturday 20 September
Saturday 18 October
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 20 December

Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin & Dickens
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Worcestershire
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 Sayers 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.

Malvern Town Walk
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Malvern Tourist Information Centre, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard, 6 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Cost
Adults: £7 (plus small booking fee online; no booking fee if booking direct in person or on 01684 892289)
Carers and children under 14: Free
About the walk
Why not join one of Malvern Civic Society’s walks and find out about the fascinating history of Malvern?
– See how Malvern’s famous Water Cure and Spa flourished in the 19th Century
– Learn about the mediaeval Priory
– Find out about the town’s Elgar connections
– Hear of important visitors to the town and the story behind some ‘blue plaques’
– Discover more about the coming of radar
Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Please be aware that Great Malvern is a hillside town and our tour follows its steep gradients and steps along narrow pavements.
If you have a disability that requires support from a carer, the carer goes free. Children under 14 and vulnerable adults should be accompanied by an appropriate adult. If you are under 14 or the carer of a vulnerable adult, there is no charge.
Sorry – no dogs are allowed, except assistance dogs.
Walks are led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides from Malvern Civic Society.
Dates and times
Walks run every Monday (including Bank Holidays) and Saturday at 10.30am from 5 April until 27 October 2025.
Please note – the following dates are fully booked: 2 June 2025, 4 October 2025
Booking
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 on 01684 892289 or in person; the other six are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies to online transactions). Any tickets for Saturday unsold online by noon on Friday, or tickets for Monday unsold online by 8am on Monday, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note that children’s tickets cannot be booked online and should instead be booked through Malvern Tourist Information Centre.
Malvern Tourist Information Centre is located at The Lyttelton Well Courtyard, 6 Church Street, Malvern WR14 2AY (close to the Lyttelton Well Cafe). Telephone: 01684 892289
New specialist tour (2024 onwards)
Some guides now 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. All walks are subject to guide availability.

Colwall Home Front in WW2
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane, Colwall, WR13 6EQ
Come along and join a celebration of life in Colwall during the Second World War. Alongside an exhibition and slideshow, there will be a Second World War re-enactment society present to help bring the past to life.
Teas and cakes will also be available for visitors to enjoy (please bring cash).
Entry to this special event, which takes place a matter of days after the 80th anniversary of VE Day and runs from 2pm – 5pm, is free.

Met: Live in HD – Salome (Broadcast)
2025-05-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium on 17 May 2025 to conduct Strauss’s one-act tragedy Salome, which will be streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera stage in New York to cinemas worldwide.
Running time: Approx. 2hrs 15mins
