Summer Season Booking Now!
May 09, 2025We’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 […]
Children’s Illustrator Nick Sharratt Invites You to Drawalong!
Mar 31, 2025Much-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 […]
One Night in Dublin – 2.30pm Show Added
Posted on Feb 19, 2025The 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 […]
Spring 2025 Season Booking Now!
Posted on Feb 07, 2025There’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 […]
Country Music Live on Stage
Posted on Jan 31, 2025Number 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 […]
Number 8 Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Dec 02, 2024We 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 […]
Winter 2024/25 Season Booking Now!
Posted on Nov 14, 2024We 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 Live on Stage at Number 8
Posted on Nov 12, 2024WestEnders 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 Delve into Midwinter
Posted on Nov 06, 2024Orchestra 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 […]
Exhibiting Your Art or Crafts at Number 8
Oct 21, 2024Number 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 […]
FUN! With Barbara Nice!
Posted on Sep 30, 2024With 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 […]
Unleash Your Creativity at Number 8
Sep 02, 2024Do 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 […]