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Latest news on shows at Tamworth Assembly Rooms - Fri, 22 May 2020

We are continuing to postpone and reschedule shows at Tamworth Assembly Rooms in line with Government rules that require theatres to stay closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Get creative at home designing a pig for the new Trotters Trail - Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Tamworth Arts and Events are inviting groups and individuals to help design a ‘makeover’ for their pig so that it can return to the Tamworth Trotters Trail.

Keeping Tamworth entertained at home - Fri, 24 Apr 2020

During these times of self-isolation and closure of public buildings and places of entertainment, Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts and Events and Assembly Rooms teams are looking at ways to help people entertain their families at home.

Wave a flag to celebrate St George’s Day at home - Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Tamworth’s popular St George’s Day extravaganza may be cancelled this year due to the coronavirus crisis, but staff from Tamworth Castle and the council’s Arts and Events team are still getting into the spirit of the event and are encouraging everyone to get involved.

Are you sitting comfortably?…..Then I shall begin…. - Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Calling all young story writers! Do you have a creative imagination? Do you enjoy writing short stories and would love to have your story read out by a local author? Then we have the competition for you!

Get creative at home designing the new Trotters Trail - Tue, 31 Mar 2020

Schools and local community groups that originally designed the art work for the popular wooden and metal pigs dotted around the town, have been invited to get creative at home and help re-design the popular pigs for the return of the Tamworth Trotters Trail.

Shows postponed at Tamworth Assembly Rooms - Wed, 18 Mar 2020

In response to the Prime Minister’s statement advising members of the public to avoid unnecessary social contact, including in theatres, we have begun the process of postponing and rescheduling shows at Tamworth Assembly Rooms.

Tamworth Assembly Rooms - Coronavirus update - Mon, 16 Mar 2020

We’d like to reassure people that we have no current plans to cancel shows at Tamworth Assembly Rooms due to the coronavirus outbreak. We will continue to follow Government guidelines around public gatherings and will let ticket holders know if anything changes.

Treat your mum this Mother’s Day with a trip to Tamworth Assembly Rooms - Wed, 04 Mar 2020

Stuck for what to get your mum this Mother’s Day? Don’t worry as we have some treats in store for you at Tamworth Assembly Rooms. Show the special lady in your life how much you care by bringing her along to enjoy a show in the newly refurbished venue this year.

Tamworth Assembly Rooms preserved for future generations as ribbon cut on refurbished theatre - Thu, 13 Feb 2020

The ribbon has been cut at the new look Tamworth Assembly Rooms following a £5million project to extend, refurbish and modernise the 130-year-old theatre.

Which films do you want to watch at 2020 Outdoor Cinema? - Fri, 17 Jan 2020

Movie lovers are being invited to choose the films that are shown at this year’s popular Outdoor Cinema, in the picturesque Castle Grounds.

Stage is set at newly refurbished Tamworth Assembly Rooms - Fri, 17 Jan 2020

The curtains will open at Tamworth Assembly Rooms this Saturday (January 18) following a major £5million project to extend, refurbish and modernise the 130-year-old theatre.