The Rural Remix

Redefining Rural Cinema | 11-13 July 2025

Discover what rural cinema means to Shropshire at this three-day celebration redefining ‘the rural’ for locals and visitors alike. Films to make you laugh, feel and think, events to tickle your creativity and your taste-buds. Themed cocktails, mocktails and local beers accompany film selections and you’re welcome to take them into comfortable screenings in historic surroundings.

Our local curators have hand-picked these stories about living on the land, or encountering ‘the countryside’ as people from Off. The programme ranges from traditional to trailblazing, with strong viewpoints on what ‘rural’ means, from the hilarious culture-clash of Withnail & I and the dystopian thrills of 28 Years Later, to the frank and tender tale of young farmers in Holy Cow, or the Oscar-winning Flow: an animated story to touch hearts of all ages.

Included in your tickets are free events like The Big Cheese-Off tasting competition at Wem Town Hall or Lewis Heriz’s animation workshop accompanying Kes at Ludlow.

Programme Highlights

Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Step into Ludlow’s comfy, glam Picture House and lose yourself in cinema celebrating stunning pastoral scenes, wild childhoods and rebellious coming-of-ages. Showing A New Kind of Wilderness, Kes and free animation workshops plus Green Fest takeover.

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Wem Town Hall

Don’t miss The Big Cheese-Off, a battle between Shropshire and French cheeses accompanying earthy, youthful French drama Holy Cow. Expand young minds with the very best short films from around the world for ages 3 + and 8+ and adults.

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Wellington Orbit

A wacky, unorthodox take on rural landscapes in film. Enter The Orbit’s distinctive curved building and gallop from the prim and proper delights of Jane Austen with Keira Knightly towards the post-apocalyptic thrill-ride of your life.

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Old Market Hall

Roost for safety in the Old Market Hall’s beamed cinema at a late-night screening of 28 Years Later, walk the Red Carpet for the Young Curators’ Gala and be uplifted by the stunning, Oscar-winning Flow: a heart-tugging tale for all ages.

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Partners

Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks

Bringing the magic of live arts and cinema to rural communities across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Big culture, small venues, unforgettable nights out.

Shropshire Young Farmers

Shropshire Young Farmers is for rural young people aged 10–28, with competitions, socials, skill-building, and loads of fun. Make friends, learn, and grow in a supportive community while creating amazing memories that last a lifetime!

The Shropshire Good Food Trail

21 July - 31 August
Celebrate those who make, grow, sell and serve food this summer with the Good Food Trail. Discover Shropshire’s abundance, from growers that produce to shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent cinemas that support them.

The Rare Dairy

Organic Shetland cow-calf micro dairy, co-tending the land with Nature, weaving connections with wisdom keepers and sharing nutrient dense food. We’re a rare find!

Sunshine Radio

Sunshine Radio brings feel-good music, local news, and community vibes to Shropshire and beyond. Broadcasting for over 30 years, it’s your daily soundtrack—bright, bold, and always tuned into what matters most. Find us on on FM, DAB and online.

Appleby's Dairy

Award-winning cheeses since 1952, Appleby’s Dairy at Hawkstone Abbey Farm makes artisanal dairy products from their herd of lovely dairy cows.

Docket Restaurant

Located in the market town of Whitchurch, Shropshire, Docket Restaurant offers a tasting menu by Stuart Collins. The menu is inspired by his travels and is focused on the best local and seasonal produce.

Ludlow Brewery

An independent family-run microbrewery and taproom housed in a former railway goods shed. Proudly producing a range of consistent and flavourful cask and keg beers. Find us close to Ludlow train station.

Full Programme

Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Withnail and I, Friday 11 July at 14.00 - Book Tickets

Six Inches of Soil, Friday 11 July at 19.30 - Book Tickets

Kes + Animation Workshop, Saturday 12 July at 14.00 - Book Tickets

A New Kind of Wilderness, Saturday 12 July at 19.30 - Book Tickets

Old Market Hall

Withnail and I, Friday 11 July at 20.00 - Book tickets

28 Years Later, Friday 11 July at 23.00 - Book Tickets

Flow, Saturday 12 July at 11.00 & 14.30 - Book Tickets

Holy Cow, Saturday 12 July at 17.30 - Book Tickets

Six Inches of Soil, Sunday 13 July at 14.00 - Book Tickets

Gala Screening: Withnail and I, Sunday 13 July at 17.00 - Book Tickets

Wellington Orbit

Withnail and I, Friday 11 July at 19.00 - Book Tickets

Pride and Prejudice, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July at 11.30 - Book Tickets

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July at 14.30 - Book Tickets

28 Years Later, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July at 19.00 - Book Tickets

Wem Town Hall

Withnail and I, Friday 11 July at 19.30 - Book Tickets

Discovery Film fest Shorts for Wee Ones + Free Family Crafts, Saturday 12 July at 13.30 - Book Tickets

Holy Cow + The Wem Cheese Off, Saturday 12 July at 19.30 - Book Tickets