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 […]