Number 8 is inviting you to dive into the Ocean With David Attenborough on Thursday 29 May, 7.00pm. We are excited to be screening Attenborough’s breathtaking big screen journey, showing there is nowhere more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided […]

We’re delighted to announce that our summer season is now open for booking. Summer highlights include event cinema screenings of Ocean With David Attenborough, a breathtaking big screen journey showing there is nowhere more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean, the acclaimed Young Vic production of A Streetcar Named Desire starring Gillian Anderson, and […]

Number 8 is all set for an egg-cellent Easter with a line-up of family films and a live show. The arts centre will be treating audiences to screenings of animated adventure Flow (U), Disney’s Snow White (12A), and a Wicked Sing-Along (PG) on the big screen. Plus, there’s the opportunity for families to meet much-loved children’s […]

Much-loved children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt will be here in person at Number 8 on Wednesday 16 April, 2.00pm for Nick Sharratt’s Picture Book Drawalong, a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.  Nick will be taking a look at some of his favourite books, showing you how to create characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy […]

The multi-award-winning Irish tribute band The Wild Murphys were all set to bring One Night in Dublin to Number 8 on Saturday 22 March, 7.30pm but now they’ll be bringing an afternoon show too! Faced with an evening show that was almost sold out we have added an extra 2.30pm show to meet demand. You […]

There’s an exciting line-up of live events, event cinema, screenings, workshops and exhibitions to look forward to in our spring season. There’s live music galore with A Country Music Songbook, One Night in Dublin, Lipstick on Your Collar, Fleetwood Machine, and monthly folk sessions in The Foyer. Ed Patrick provides a prescription for laughter with […]

Number 8 is offering music lovers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of country music at A Country Music Songbook show at Number 8 on Saturday 1 March, 7.30pm. Performed live on stage the show will delve into the diverse history and heritage of country music through a carefully chosen collection of […]

We are all set to celebrate our 20th Anniversary this December. Number 8’s first public event was the opening night gala Showstoppers! by Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society (PODS) on Saturday 4 December 2004. The opening came at the end of years of campaigning and fundraising by local people to develop an arts centre in […]

We have a bumper winter season lined up for you, packed with live events, event cinema and film screenings, workshops, and exhibitions. The season begins in style with Orchestra of the Swan’s Midwinter concert and other festive treats including Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society’s panto Puss in Boots, screenings of André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert, […]

WestEnders will be bringing Les Miz Magic & The World’s Greatest Musicals to the Number 8 stage on Friday 22 November, 7.30pm. The live concert will feature outstanding musical arrangements from the world’s most popular musicals, including the incredible Act 1 Finale of Les Misérables, Evita, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, Blood […]

Orchestra of the Swan will be delving into the traditions around the winter solstice in the concert Midwinter here at Number 8 on Tuesday 3 December, 7.30pm. The concert will be an intriguing tapestry of winter music and words, created between the 12th century and the present day. Midwinter represents a symbolic dividing line; a […]

Number 8 hosts a programme of 2D art and 3D crafts exhibitions in The Foyer gallery space and craft cabinets. The exhibitions are situated in a shared space with the busy coffee bar and box office area which has a footfall of over 1,000 people per week. Admission to the exhibition space is free of […]

With her over-60s bus pass tucked safely into her bestest handbag, the nation’s favourite housewife will be bringing her live show FUN! With Barbara Nice to Number 8 on Friday 15 November, 7.30pm. Hilarious and uplifting, this show from the tip-top Queen of Comedy is the perfect antidote to doom and gloom. If you’re in need […]

Do you want to unleash your creativity? Studied have shown that being creative improves wellbeing, and that activities such as crafting, dancing, painting or creative writing can play an important role in reducing stress, improving mental health and boosting self-esteem. Number 8’s upcoming programme includes a variety of ways to nurture your artistic side, get […]

Our Just After 8 charity shop is situated just around the corner from Number 8 at 23 Broad Street and is open Wed – Sat 10am – 4pm. The shop sells bric-a-brac, books, paintings, jewellery, toys, soft furnishings, and a variety of household items. The shop also exhibits and sells handmade crafts made by local […]

We are delighted to announce that the Royal Ballet and Opera’s 2024/25 Season is now open for booking. The season features beloved classics and exciting new productions. Spanning from September 2024 to May 2025 the line-up includes The Marriage of Figaro, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, The Tales of Hoffmann, Swan Lake, Turandot, […]

We are delighted to announce that we will be screening the multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter featuring Andrew Scott on Thursday 18 July, 7.00pm. This new addition to Number 8’s summer line-up is part of the National Theatre Live season. Filmed live at The Old Vic in London during a […]

Our Summer Season is open for booking! To download a copy of the Summer Season Brochure click here. The season launches in style with sold-out performances of Pershore Operatic Society’s production of the musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Tickers are on sale now for a varied line-up of events over the summer including one-woman […]

We are so grateful to the Inner Wheel Club of Pershore for choosing Number 8 as one of their charities of the year. Diane Cartwright, Inner Wheel President, visited Number 8 on 23 May along with Inner Wheel members Jan and Marilyn to present us with a generous donation of £400. The donation was received […]

Number 8 is all set to keep children entertaining over the half-term holiday with a line-up of Kung Fu Panda 4 screenings, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Interactive Storytelling Session and the family theatre production Finding Chester. Holiday fun kicks off on Tuesday 28 May, 11am with a screening of the animated comedy adventure […]

Author Elizabeth Sharkey will be at Number 8 in Pershore on Friday 17 May, 7.30pm to talk about British music history as explored in her bestselling book, Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World. Elizabeth will delve into Britain’s history to trace the events that led to its twentieth century musical explosion, […]

Worcestershire audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy a new play from up and coming local playwright Steve Wilson at Number 8, Pershore on Friday 26 April, 7.30pm. The play Diary of a Badminton Player is a heartfelt and quirky comedy about a busy middle-aged man facing the difficulties of ageing and trying to maintain […]

The 2024 Number 8 Schools’ Exhibition explores the theme of ‘Pershore Heritage’ and opens to the public on Thursday 21 March. The exhibition launch will be marked by a celebratory preview event for the young artists and their families. Each year, Number 8 Arts Centre in Pershore commissions a Worcestershire-based artist to deliver a series […]

Pens at the ready! Number 8 in Pershore are all set for a celebration of new writing. The arts centre will be giving audiences the opportunity to enjoy work from new writers, or have a go at writing themselves, in a programme of events taking place in March and April. The line-up includes a performance […]

Number 8’s new season has been announced with sold-out performances of Pershore Operatic Society’s production of the musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Booking is open now for a varied line-up of events over the summer including one-woman theatre production ‘Flo’ Smith – Now & Then, a concert from Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Pershore Jazz on […]