A delightful way to get into the Christmas spirit, the Royal Opera House’s live screening of ‘The Nutcracker’ will be shown at the Majestic Cinema, Bridgnorth and The Edge, Much Wenlock. This classic story follows Clara, who creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her new nutcracker doll. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure; travel with Clara through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy – but watch out for the Mouse King on the way! The show takes place on Tuesday 5 December, curtain up 7.15pm – visit reelcinemas.co.uk or edgeartscentre.com.
Grammar school announces new head
Haberdashers’ Adams School in Newport has appointed a new head, effective from next September. Daniel Biggins will succeed Gary Hickey, who retires at the end