BIFA Cinema of the Year Award, supported by Kia
Aug 22, 2025The graphic has a dark blue background. In the centre of the image, there is a white rectangle in the shape of a cinema ticket.
On the far left-hand side, there’s a thick, uneven vertical line on the ticket, depicting a rip-like effect.
On the left-hand side of the ticket is the BIFA logo. On the right-hand side, bold blue text on a white background reads “Cinema of the Year” in all capitals. Underneath, small blue text reads “supported by KIA”.
The Autumn Season is Here!
Aug 08, 2025This autumn season, we’re proud to present a varied and exciting line-up with something for everyone. Theatre fans can enjoy standout productions from the National Theatre and the West End, including Inter Alia, starring Rosamund Pike, and Imelda Staunton in George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession. Opera and ballet lovers can look forward to live broadcasts from […]
Just After 8 Charity Shop
Aug 02, 2024Our 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 […]
Booking Now Open for Royal Ballet & Opera 2024/25 Season
Posted on Jun 25, 2024We 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, […]
Programme Addition – Present Laughter
Posted on Jun 06, 2024We 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 […]
Summer Season Now Booking
Posted on May 31, 2024Our 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 […]
Thank you Inner Wheel Club of Pershore!
May 24, 2024We 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 […]
Half Term Treats at Number 8
Posted on May 17, 2024Number 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 […]
Elizabeth Sharkey: Why Britain Rocked at Number 8
May 01, 2024Author 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, […]
Diary of a Badminton Player at Number 8
Apr 01, 2024Worcestershire 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 […]
Schools Explore Pershore’s Past for Art Exhibition
Mar 01, 2024The 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 […]
A Celebration of New Writing at Number 8
Feb 26, 2024Pens 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 […]
Summer 2024 Season Launches at Number 8
Posted on Nov 16, 2023Number 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 […]
Calling All Artists!
Posted on Apr 19, 2023We are currently calling for submissions from artists and photographers interested in exhibiting their work here at Number 8.
Donations
Posted on Sep 01, 2020As a registered charity Number 8 welcomes donations to support the organisation and our work. If you would like to support us you can make a donation online.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Jun 02, 2017Number 8 is a recipient of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.