Ludlow assembly Rooms 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AZ (01584 878141). Not your high tech cinema but a very relaxing place to watch a film, see a play, band or comedian. They have a varied schedule and also run children's art, drama and dance classes.

The courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR (0870 1122330). They have a range of plays, films, comedians, bands and concerts. There is a coffee bar and also a restaurant.

Malvern Theatre, Malvern, Worcestershire (01684 892277). A Fantastic theatre with great plays - including pre runners for the Westend at a fraction of the normal ticket cost. It isn't just next door and probably takes 1 hour to get to.

Odeon Cinemas, Commercial Road, Hereford (08712244007)

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne (01544267163). The place to go for a seriously alternative/arty film during the winter months.