Key Times September - October by Vivacity

key + times September – October 2011

What’s on at the Key Theatre and around the city

Museum & Art Gallery Key Theatre & Cresset Sport & Leisure Libraries

Experience the beauty of The Nutcracker Plus full listings for the Key’s Autumn Season Brought to you with

Welcome to the latest edition of Key Times+ which features all the information about the great events happening around Peterborough throughout September and October including half-term and Halloween activities for all the family.

one-night performances throughout the autumn. The new Vivacity website features up to date information about all our venues and events including the Peterborough libraries, leisure centres, Flag Fen, The Cresset and more.

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y-peterborough.com The Key Theatre’s full autumn season is included which is set to be one of our best seasons to date, with a truly eclectic mix of music, dance, comedy and drama. Highlights include The Vagina Monologues, The Nutcracker, Macbeth and the prolific poet John Cooper Clarke. Plus the Key’s 94seat Studio Theatre will be showing some excellent

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The Nutcracker Like an early Christmas present wrapped up in a glittering ballet wrapping, The Nutcracker comes to the Key Theatre stage. What makes this an extra special treat for dance lovers is that this is a production by the celebrated State Ballet Academy

of Minsk.This is surely one of the most loved and popular ballets of all time and all the family will love it. For many generations, Tchaikovsky’s classic has been an integral part of the preChristmas season. It is as though the falling of snowflakes and the smell of Christmas spices could be turned into music and dance

as it tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl whose present of a nutcracker turns into a prince who takes her on a journey into the Sugar Plum Fairy’s realm. Sunday 9 October at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tickets £20 (£18.50 concessions)

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Theatre / Dance

Sunday, 9 October

Key Theatre

Theatre / Drama

5–7 September

Key Theatre

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice The hit play and film comes to the Key Theatre in a superb new Hull Truck company production. It is the story of painfully shy Little Voice (LV) who retreats to her bedroom to escape her drunken overbearing mother, Mari. So, LV seeks solace in the music of the great divas. But, when Mari’s boyfriend hears her sing, he determines to turn LV into a star. With

surprising and shocking results. Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 September, nightly at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday Tickets Monday £17.50 (£15.50 concessions) Tuesday and Wednesday evenings £18.50 (£16.50 concessions) Wednesday matinee £16.50 (£14.50 concessions) Key I.P £2.50 off full price tickets

Monday, 12 September

Key Theatre Studio

Peter’s Ground Most of us go about our daily business without ever opening our ears to the world around us.

production really will let you eavesdrop on the sounds that are the pulse of the city.

But, this year, Tom Fox of You’re In Control Theatre Company recorded the different sounds of our city.

Peter’s Ground comes from the acclaimed company that brought us This Is Peterborough, Somewhat Free, Improvised Musical and Walkabout.

Now, using those sounds, Tom tells the hidden stories that we get to see, but never hear. This amazing and original

Monday, 12 September, at 7.30pm Tickets £5

Wednesday, 28 September

Key Theatre Studio

The Tragedian The Key Theatre is always keen to bring you productions that are fresh, different and exciting. So, we are sure you will welcome this Edinburgh Fringe and Brighton Festival award-winner. It is the story of the rise to fame of Edmund Kean, a drunk, actor and genius. Kean made his Drury Lane debut as Shylock in 1814 and changed the history of British Theatre. He was a

grieving, drunken megalomaniac, but poetry in motion on stage. This solo performance by Prodigal was called “Astonishing. A Dickensian masterpiece” by The Stage. Wednesday 28 September at 7.30pm Tickets £10 Concessions & Key I.P. £8.50

Theatre

14–17 September

Key Theatre

Ruddigore The genius of Gilbert & Sullivan is well illustrated in this rollicking classic. So let the Peterborough G&S Players take you on a visit to the quaint Cornish fishing village of Rederring where peculiar things are going on. There’s a bad baronet who has been cursed and forced to commit a crime every day, a girl crazy for love, and some professional bridesmaids in search of a wedding. Any wedding will do, they don’t mind just so long as they get to dress up Then there’s a haunted castle and a witch’s curse to boot. Oh, aar, there is! Such is the timeless quality of Gilbert and Sullivan that it is hard to believe that this comic

opera in two parts was first performed at the Savoy Theatre in London in 1887. Initially it was not such an instant hit as previous G&S classics, including its predecessor The Mikado, but it went on to become a favourite with G&S audiences. It is certainly as much fun today, and as melodic, as you would expect from the legendary duo. Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 September, nightly at 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets £13 on all performances except Saturday at 7.30pm £15. £10 concessions available on Wednesday evening and Saturday at 2.30pm. Special £6 tickets available for under18s for the Saturday matinee

7–12 November

Key Theatre

Peterborough Gang Show 2011 Hail, hail, the Gang will all be here for another rousing show of song, dance and comedy. Peterborough Gang Show 2011 will be an all-round variety show and around 80 enthusiastic Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders from Scouting Groups across Peterborough will make sure it is another winner. The show will include original comedy sketches, and numbers from Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz and Bugsy Malone.

Monday 7 to Saturday, 12 November. Monday to Thursday at 7.15pm, Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm. Saturday matinee at

3.30pm Tickets Monday £7 Tuesday to Saturday £10 Family tickets available Tuesday to Saturday £36

John Cooper Clarke Living legend is an over-used term, but it surely applies to John Cooper Clarke, alias the Bard of Salford. The unique rapid fire delivery of his poems, alongside razorsharp gags and tales of the absurd, have created a career lasting more than 30 triumphant years. He first toured with BeBop Deluxe on their 1977 tour and has never looked back. During the punk era, he appeared with the greats of the time, including the Buzzcocks, Joy Division and The Fall. This earned him the mantle of the “Punk Poet”. Not many people could silence an enthusiastic audience desperate for some venom-spitting punk

rock with their poetry! John Cooper Clarke has also enjoyed chart success and his collection of verses, 10 Years In An Open Neck Shirt, is a constant poetry bestseller. Not many people know it, but he was also the original voice of the Honey Monster in the famous Sugar Puffs television adverts. Today, John is still a favourite at festivals across Britain, but you should grab this chance to see him up close and personal at the Key.

Thursday, 29 September, at 7.30pm Tickets £15.00

Monday, 17 October

Key Theatre

The Vagina Monologues You could imagine there would be fireworks if you got gobby Cilla Battersby from Coronation Street, fiery Chelsea Fox from EastEnders and minifirecracker Ruby Allen, also from Albert Square, together. Well, their alter egos, actresses Wendi Peters, Tiana Benjamin and Louisa Lytton do not disappoint in this hilarious and moving production about women and their sexuality. It is part stand-up, part cabaret, part serious drama. A relaxed and informal rapport between the trio on stage and the audience is surely key to its success. What may happen on any given night is a little unpredictable,

but this is a show by women, about being female, and it isn’t afraid to confront controversy head-on, dealing in a frank way through a series of monologues with sensitive subjects. It has been staged around the world and over two million women (and some men) are estimated to have seen it.

Monday 17 October at 7.30pm Tickets £18.50. Key I.P. £16

Theatre / Drama

Thursday, 29 September

Key Theatre

Theatre / Eastern Angles

Eastern Angles

Forty Years On Forty Years On is a threeyear Heritage Lottery-funded partnership project. It involves Eastern Angles, the regional touring theatre company and Peterborough Archives Service, which is part of Vivacity. Between 1968 and 2008, the city developed from

a small historic Fenland city into today’s modern, culturallydiverse commercial centre. It was overseen by Peterborough Development Corporation. Through the Forty Years On project Eastern Angles and Vivacity will work with an army of volunteers to archive the treasure trove of the PDC archive.

Funded by the Arts Council, Eastern Angles will commission a writer to create a unique community play for the city to be performed in 2013. Find out how to get involved in the Forty Years On project, by emailing platformpeterborough@ yahoo.co.uk or call Keely Mills on 01733 207342.

28 September – 23 October

Eastern Angles

Crossed Keys Eastern Angles return with Crossed Keys, a brand new Peterborough-inspired play. Greg Lyons has written a witty and poignant story showing how people’s lives overlap in the most unexpected ways. In Crossed Keys, Michael is down on his luck. Hussein and Shahruk would be on Cloud Nine if it weren’t for her family. Over the course of 30 entertaining 10

minutes, the characters are united by the sign of the Crossed Keys. Be the first to see this new production at venues all over the city.

Wednesday, 28 September, to Sunday, 23 October Tickets £3 or two for £5. Visit www.easternangles. co.uk for venues & times

Creepy and Crawly Half-Term Join us at Flag Fen for a fun, fascinating and freaky way for all the family to spend this October half-term. Visitors can come face to face with live creepy crawlies, bats, frogs and rats, and find the truth behind these often misunderstood creatures. Creepy, crawly, and spooky crafts with a Halloween theme will take place each weekday morning. You can also make something

special to take home, and come along to hear some spooky stories told in the Iron Age Roundhouse. There’s also a chance to explore the site on a special creepy trail. Monday 24 to Friday, 28 October, from 10am to 4pm Entry £5 adults (£4.50 concessions), £3.75 children (under 5s FREE), £13.75 families More info on www.vivacitypeterborough.com or call 01733 313414

26 – 31 October

Museum & Art Gallery

Halloween Ghost Walks If you dare, you can join the most popular guided tour, the Peterborough Ghost Walk, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new-look walk.

And as it’s Halloween, expect occasional costumed ghosts en route from the Museum.

Explore the spooky side of the city’s past with our entertaining and informative tour. Stalk the streets with our costumed guide to discover the city’s eerie secrets, from phantom monks to ghostly children. Discover more about the haunted Museum and, ghostliest area, the Cathedral Precincts.

Ghost Walks on Wednesday, 26 October; Thursday, 27 October; Friday, 28 October; Sunday, 30 October; and Monday, 31 October at 7.30pm & 8pm. £5 adults (£3 concessions). To book, call 01733 864663 or email museum@ vivacity-peterborough.com

Saturday, 29 November

Flag Fen

Halloween Horror Night Fancy enjoying a night of terror? Just for fun of course, and it’s happening this Halloween at Flag Fen. Those with the courage to come out to the site at Fengate will be led in small groups on a guided tour of the famous Bronze Age site. But beware of what may lurk in the darkness! Costumed characters will bring many horrors to life. Lights, sounds and other effects will add

to the drama. The tour will last about 45 minutes and is strictly for those aged 14 or over, and it’s not for those of a nervous disposition. Places are limited so book soon. Saturday, 29 November, tours every 15 minutes from 7pm until 10pm Tickets £8 (£6 concessions). For details and bookings call 01733 313414, email flag.fen@vivacitypeterborough.com or visit www. vivacity-peterborough.com vivacity-peterborough.com 13

Museum & Art Gallery

24 – 28 October

Flag Fen

Museum & Art Gallery

10 & 11 September

Museum & Art Gallery

Museum on Tour at Longthorpe Tower Take a rare opportunity to see inside one of Peterboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic treasures as Vivacity teams up with English Heritage to open Longthorpe Tower for the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Longthorpe Tower is the remains of a Medieval fortified manor house, built in the 13th century. Inside the tower spectacular medieval wall paintings have

been discovered, the finest in a domestic setting in Western Europe. Normally the building is usually viewed by appointment only, so this is a rare treat. Just for the occasion the tower will be populated by Medieval characters and a monk can teach you how to write with a quill, watch the Barber Surgeon at work, or learn military drill with the tower guards. The tower will be open from 10am-4pm and admission is FREE.

Museum & Art Gallery

Heritage Talks and Tours The Museum stages a regular programme of fascinating talks on subjects of historical interest throughout the year.

military topics, politics, art and the history of science. All talks are illustrated, and discussion is positively encouraged.

During our closure these carry on regardless, but have re-located to the John Clare Theatre in Broadway, on the third Wednesday of the month. Led by Don Chiswell, the talks cover a variety of topics from thousands of years of human history and cover personalities, social history,

Wednesday, 21 September, at 7.30pm: JFK. The life, achievements, failures and assassination of a president. Wednesday, 19 October, at 7.30pm: Tyburn and the Newgate Calendar, a talk by Don Chiswell on crime and punishment in the 1700s.

Every Thursday

Central Library

Moonlight Hare While Peterborough Museum is closed for refurbishment, the Museum and Library teams have got together to put on a session for the under-5s. Every week a different Museum object is introduced through story, rhythm and rhyme. The session aims to develop engagement between adults and their children, to develop language and social skills, to foster enquiry skills and a love of books. Pre-school/ 14

Nursery groups are also very welcome and we can arrange a separate session. The Moonlight Hare sessions take place every Thursday at Central Library in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area from 10.3011.15am and admission is FREE. For more information contact Carol Law on 01733 864700 or email carol.law@vivacitypeterborough.com. For information on other story times call 01733 864280.

Libraries

Bookstart Bear Club From September, children under five can join the fantastic brand new Bookstart Bear Club at any Peterborough library. Enter an exciting world as you and your child explore stories, books, and rhymes together. Call into your local library to register and collect your child’s FREE Bear Club passport which can be

stamped with a paw print each time you and your child: * Visit the library to return a book * Attend a library rhymetime or storytime * Share a book together in the library For every six stamps collected your child will receive a reward certificate.

October 25 & 28

Libraries

If You Go Down To The Woods Today... Children naturally love the world around them and always want to learn more about nature. So, why not bring your youngsters along to another hugely popular Green Balloon event being held at two of the city’s libraries in October? Children who have been thrilled by our nature events in the past will also enjoy

this one all about autumn. The youngsters will also enjoy a crafts session, stories and learning lots of useful facts about nature. The Green Balloon Club is for children three to seven years old at Central Library on Tuesday, 25 October and Woodston Library on Friday, 28 October from 2-3pm. Price: £2 per child

Saturday, 29 October

Libraries

Spooky Halloween Masks Central Library in Broadway is getting into the spirit of Halloween. And the good news is that children aged 8 to 12 will be able to begin the Halloween celebrations in the library this October. Your youngsters can come and join us for an afternoon full of not-too-scary things and create their own Spooky

Mask to take home. A great idea, and just in time for them to Trick or Treat with their friends. Youngsters, you can bring along your own Halloween character picture, or use one of our templates to make your mask. It takes place on Saturday, 29 October, from 2-3pm, at Central Library. Price £2 per child.

To book your place on any of these events, call Central Library on 01733 864280, or e-mail centrallibrary@vivacity-peterborough.com vivacity-peterborough.com 15

Libraries

10 & 17 September

Libraries

Roald Dahl’s Birthday Come and celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday at your local library with stories, games, and lots of fun. We will be making seagulls to keep James’s Giant Peach in the air, and collecting dreams in the BFG’s dream catchers.

aged 7 to 11 years and they are taking place at: Dogsthorpe Library on Saturday 10 September from 11-12 noon. Price: £2 Central Library on Saturday 17 September from 11-12noon. Price: £2

Book your place today for a truly scrumdiddlyumptious time. The events are for children

24 September – 1 October

Libraries

Banned Books Did you know that the first Harry Potter book was banned in some states in America, and even some schools in the UK? Or, that Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code was banned in one country on religious grounds? Books that are now viewed as classics have been banned in the past, including books by Dr Seuss, George Orwell, D. H. Lawrence and Anne Frank to name but a

few. In September and October, Peterborough Libraries will be running promotions of some of the great reads that have been censored in the past, along with the reasons why. We’re putting on a FREE display of a fascinating range of titles to surprise and inspire our borrowers. Come and find out more at a library near you from 24 September to 1 October.

Libraries

Computers For The Nervous If you are taking your first steps into the world of computers, come along to one of our special tea and biscuits events.

Central: Thursday 22 September 11am-Noon Bretton: Friday 23 September 10-11am.

We’ll show you the basics and give you the confidence to get to grips with your computer. These FREE library events take place at: Orton: Monday 19 September 2-3pm Werrington: Tuesday 20 September 2-3pm

Limited places, book early. Introductory classes on your laptop are also available at Central Library on Friday 16 September from 10.30-Noon, and Monday 26 September from 2-3.30pm for those with basic computer skills.

To book your place on any of these events, call Central Library on 01733 864280, or e-mail centrallibrary@vivacity-peterborough.com 16

Theatre

26 & 27 November

Key Theatre

Disco Daze Following on from the very successful Magical Musicals last year, the students of Tu Danse Studios will be taking you back to the 1970s in Disco Daze. The young performers are busy rehearsing what will be an exciting two-hour journey back to the days of flares, platform soles and Glam Rock with numbers from Michael Jackson, Elton John, Donna Summer, The Bee Gees and many

more.The performers are too young to remember it of course, but the audiences will have memories flooding back with toetapping disco anthems like You Should Be Dancing and hits from Saturday Night Fever and Abba. Saturday, 26 November, at 3pm and 7pm, and Sunday, 27 November, at 2pm and 6pm. Tickets £8 (£6 concessions)

Key Theatre Club

Key Theatre Club The best way to get the most out of your theatregoing is to join the Key Theatre Club where you can make new friends and enjoy great special events.

great discounts on tickets at the Key, and membership is from just £6.50 per year.

One of the most popular aspects with members is having the chance to rub shoulders with the stars in our aftershow events at the Key. There are also many social events, visits to other theatres, and

Sunday 11 September: A walking treasure hunt with afternoon tea and cakes. Meeting at the Key Theatre 2pm. price £6 (members) or £7 (non-members). Tickets are available from the Key Theatre Box Office.

The next event in our calendar is on:

John Clare Theatre

Peterborough Arts Cinema Film fans can see some great movies by attending Peterborough Arts Cinema showings at the John Clare Theatre at 7.30pm Thursday, 15 September: The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest, the conclusion of Stieg Larsson’s moody Swedish thriller trilogy. Thursday, 22 September: Oranges and Sunshine tells the

story of how one woman exposed a national scandal. Thursday, 29 September: Animal Kingdom is a shocking study of a dysfunctional crime family. Thursday, 6 October: Blue Valentine is the searing story of a marriage break-up. Thursday, 13 October: Source Code is an explosive science fiction thriller. It will be followed by the AGM.

The Pit And The Pendulum Horror story fans are in for a nerve-jangling treat with this new production of the classic chiller. The Edgar Allan Poe tale has never been beaten for its pure terror and nail-biting suspense. But, it is also a mystery with a twist in the tale. It tells the dripping-with-dread story of William Trevelyan who sets out to rescue his young wife from the clutches of the wicked and lascivious Hellfire Club. Unfortunately for him, he has no understanding of what he is dealing with. Taken captive, he is tortured by the nightmare of a living grave, never mind the nameless terror of a fathomless pit. Then there’s

that swinging pendulum with its razor-sharp blade. Best not to think about that! This new play by John Goodrum stars Mark Homer, who is best known for his role as Tony Hills in EastEnders. Monday 31 October to Wednesday 2 November. Nightly at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday. Tickets Monday £16 (£13 concessions) Tuesday & Wednesday evening £17.50 (£14.50 concessions) Wednesday matinee £15 (£12 concessions) Key I.P £3.50 off full price tickets on all performances except Wednesday evening

15 & 16 November

Key Theatre

An Unsettling Evening You may well find yourself checking under your bed before turning out the lights after this spooky night out at the Key Theatre.

unpleasant possibility as to the culprit. In Number 13, a travelling academic staying in Room 14 at a Danish hotel discovers why there is no room called No 13.

You will certainly have a nailbiting time as four ghost stories from supernatural maestro M. R. James are brought scarily to life.

And more chills ensue in Whistle And I’ll Come To You My Lad when a schoolteacher’s disovery in the ruins of a Templar Abbey leads to terror, while in Casting The Runes a magazine editor crosses a self-professed master of the occult by refusing to print his disturbing articles, and then things turn very frightening.

These tales of the unexpected will unsettle you with their twists, thrills and shocks. In Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook, an English amateur archaeologist gets a fright on a visit to a remote French cathedral. As night falls he hears echoing, mocking laughter and a pale and nervous verger shows him a book that suggests an

Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November, nightly at 7.30pm Tickets £15 (£12.50 concessions) Key I.P £12

Theatre / Drama

31 October – 2 November

Key Theatre

Aladdin Prepare to take a magic carpet ride to the land of panto adventure and fun which will be conjured up at the Key Theatre this festive season. Yes, all your family’s entertainment wishes will come true with a rub of our magical lamp, as you are whisked off to enjoy the wonderful ever-popular story of Aladdin. Of course, this lavish and colourful production will have all the Key’s unique ingredients of slapstick humour, music, spectacle, and audience involvement. That’s what makes the Key panto Peterborough’s festive favourite, and with 59 performances to choose from, there’s bound to be one that fits in with your plans. Something else that makes the Key panto special is the intimate and welcoming auditorium which ensures that everyone gets a great view, and you really do feel a part of the show. Nobody feels left out of the fun at the Key - oh no they don’t! As always, Aladdin will feature a cast that includes local talent alongside highly skilled professionals, and it comes from a creative team building on 30 years of panto experience. The story of Aladdin, a poor boy who finds fame and fortune thanks to a genie in a magic lamp, will be sure to enchant audiences from Thursday, 8 December until Sunday, 8 January, 2012. Check out the concessions for children and a range of party rates and discounts.

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Theatre / Panto

8 December – 8 January

Key Theatre

Theatre / Family shows

Wednesday, 21 September

Key Theatre

Kevin Tomlinson: Seven Ages This improvised comedy show was a big hit at the Edinburgh Festival and will have you in stitches too. If you can imagine the hit panel show Whose Line Is It Anyway? with a Shakespearean twist, you’ve got the idea. It has been a hit on tour in America, Canada and New Zealand. It’s based on The Bard’s theory that we go through seven stages in life, which Kevin

Tomlinson turns into hilarious scenes on a variety of topics. The Scotsman called it: “Hilarious and heart warming.” Wednesday 21 September at 7.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 for over-60s and Key I.P. members), £8 children & students. Family ticket £32 (two adults and two children)

Sunday, 15 October

Key Theatre

Vampirates Avast me hearties! Family audiences will have lots of yo-ho-ho and swashbuckling fun if they set sail to the Key Theatre to see this great show. Even Captain Jack Sparrow would give a sly wink of approval to these potty pirates in the Caribbean. It tells the story of twins, Grace and Connor Tempest, who are evicted from their lighthouse home and become

separated in a terrible storm. Connor is rescued by a notorious ship crewed by scoundrels. But does he fancy becoming a pirate? Meanwhile, Grace finds herself aboard an even more mysterious ship whose crew she sees only at night. Shudder!

Saturday 15 October at 2.30pm Tickets £10 (£8.50 concessions)

Monday, 24 October

Key Theatre

High School Mania Featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2 & 3, Glee and Camp Rock!, this is an all-action show with guaranteed teen appeal. The vibrant cast of High School Mania take audiences on a voyage of pure exhilaration as they celebrate the music of the youngest sensations of the 21st Century. Featuring the best songs from the phenomenon that is

High School Musical, yes we are “All In This Together.” Rock out with this great show as it pays homage to the sensational Jonas Brothers, the hits from Camp Rock! and you won’t stop believing the tribute to Glee!

Monday, 24 October, at 2pm and 6pm Tickets £12 (£10 concessions)

Liang And The Magic Paintbrush This is an inventive and gentle show with something in it for all the family. Crooked Timber Theatre will combine puppets, origami, live painting and video images to bring this well-loved Chinese tale to life on stage at the Key Theatre Studio. It tells the story of Liang, who dreams of being a painter, but is too poor to buy himself a paintbrush. In Liang and The Magic Paintbrush, you can join him on a magical adventure to find out if dreams really can come true after all. The show is created and performed by Gemma Khawaja

and is recommended for children aged four and upwards. Ian Woods, the General Manager of Norwich Puppet Theatre, had this to say about Liang and The Magic Paintbrush: “The show clearly captivated the children, and the adults were appreciative too. “The mix of shadow, film and puppets worked well and the innovative use of water as a paint creating transparency on the screen was as magic as the paintbrush in the title.”

Tuesday, 25 October, at 11.30am and 2.30pm Tickets £5 (£4 concessions)

26 – 28 October

Key Theatre

Monster Movies Half-Term Films This October half-term we’re showing three great films for the family with a monster theme. 26 October: MONSTER HOUSE: A young boy named DJ has suspicions about the house across the street and the cranky old man (voiced by Steve Buscemi) who lives there. When the old man has a heart attack and is taken away by ambulance, DJ thinks the danger is over. Unfortunately, he and pals Chowder and Jenny discover the house plans to eat trick-andtreating children on Halloween! 27 October: MONSTERS INC: Monsters Inc is a corporation that captures the screams of little children and turns them

into energy. To get the screams, the monsters enter children’s bedrooms through the closet door and give them a scare. But, the kids aren’t scared anymore, and when a little girl called Boo follows Scully through her closet door into the factory she makes a discovery - the monsters are actually terrified of children. 28 October: MONSTERS Vs ALIENS: When she is hit by a meteorite, Susan turns into a monster and is transported to a secret government compound where she meets others in the same fix. But the monsters are called on save the world from aliens. All screenings 2pm Tickets £3

Theatre / Family shows

Tuesday, 25 October

Key Theatre Studio

Sports & Leisure

Vivacity Sports Classes Keeping fit is fun at Vivacity, with classes like AQUAFIT, a waterbased workout with minimal joint impact for 16 years upwards. On Mondays from 7-8 pm at Jack Hunt Pool. Cost: ÂŁ5 non-members, ÂŁ4 members and FREE to Vivacity Gym Members. STREET DANCE is purely about getting into real street dance. Learn the hottest moves on Mondays at Werrington Leisure Centre from 6-7pm (children 7-

12 years) or 7-8pm (adults and students). Call 01536 628134. ALL STARZ HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES will have you dancing to the sounds of Motown, salsa and jive at Werrington Leisure Centre on Saturdays at 11.15-Noon (children two-and-ahalf to 5 years). Call Zoe on 07563 205304. Noon-1pm (ages 6-10) and on Mondays 7.308.30pm (adults). Call Stef on 07784 483850

Sports & Leisure

Sports Xtra – October Fun If you are mad about sports, then you’ll find our Sports Xperience is fantastic. It’s also a perfect introduction to something new and exciting like Dodgeball, Parachute Games, Rock-It Ball and fencing, with experienced coaches on hand. It takes place at Werrington Leisure Centre on 25 and 26 October, from 9.30am-4pm. Extended hours are available from 8.30am-9.30am and 4-5pm. Try our SPY SCHOOL if you fancy being James Bond and want to be a secret agent too. This is

holiday fun with a difference! You and your team of secret agents will be sent on a special mission to collect hidden information hidden in a secret bank vault. You’ll have a go at navigation, code breaking, gadget making and laser challenges. You will need all these skills to complete your mission successfully. It runs at Werrington Leisure Centre on 27 and 28 October from 9.30am to 4pm. Extended hours available from 8.30-9.30am and 4-5pm. You can learn how to show off some moves on the dance floor at DANCE XPERIENCE. Our dance instructors will choreograph some fantastic routines in jazz, street dance, break

dance, chart and musical theatre. It will run at the Regional Pool & Fitness Centre on 24 and 25 October and at Werrington Leisure Centre on 28 October from 9.30am-4pm. Extended hours are available from 8.30-9.30am and 4-5pm.

All activities are open to children aged 5-12. Take advantage of a special offer of only £18 per day for all these activities. To claim this discount use code SXSC010 when booking online. To book your place, or for more information, please visit www.sports-xtra. com or contact Sara from Sports Xtra on 0770 3030711, or email sara.strid-coughlan @sports-xtra.com

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The Sounds of Simon It is hard to believe now that they first burst on the music scene in 1957, calling themselves Tom and Jerry. They had a minor hit in America with Hey Schoolgirl, but thankfully went back to their folk roots and their own names to create the legend that is Simon and Garfunkel. Now this show pays tribute to Paul and Art and their huge hits that have included

Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs Robinson (from hit film The Graduate), The Only Living Boy In New York and Me and The Boxer. Some of their solo hits are also featured. Thursday 22 September at 7.30pm Tickets £15 (£13 concessions)

Friday, 23 September

Key Theatre

I Love The 60s Fans can stop just wishing and hoping, because the good news is that The Merseys are returning with another hit-packed show. The Merseys are the two original lead vocalists from The Merseybeats who were one of the top groups in the Sixties. Memorably, they played the legendary Cavern club in their home town of Liverpool with

The Beatles. The Merseybeats’ hits in the Swinging Sixties included Don’t Turn Around and Wishin’ and Hopin’ while The Merseys went on to hit the charts with Sorrow, which was later covered by David Bowie. Also on the bill are Sounds Force 5 and Abbie Matthews. Friday 23 September at 7.30pm. Tickets £18 (£16 concessions)

Friday, 30 September

Key Theatre

Jackson - Live In Concert There is no doubting the void left in popular music by the tragic death of Michael Jackson.

has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to have ever toured in the UK.

Sadly, Jacko was on the brink of making a comeback with a series of spectacular shows in Britain when he died. Luckily, the atmosphere of a live Michael Jackson show is re-created by top tribute act Amir Sharma who is set to rock the Key Theatre. Amir’s portrayal of Michael

Amir will be joined on stage by a cast of talented musicians, singers and dancers. He’s got the look, the Moonwalk, and above all The Voice! Friday, 30 September, at 8pm Tickets £18 (£17 concessions)

Theatre / Music

Thursday, 22 September

Key Theatre

Theatre / Music

Saturday, 1 October

Key Theatre

ABBA Forever Rumours of the legendary Swedish group Abba making a comeback seem to have rumbled on forever. So far, there’s still no sign of it actually happening - so, thank goodness for Abba Forever, a superb tribute to one of the greatest ever pop groups. The unique Abba sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail using a six-piece band

and featuring two outstanding Abba girls who add the essential glitz and glamour. It is a well polished and gently humourous show. But, mostly it’s about the music and hits like Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Fernando, and, of course, Mamma Mia.

Saturday 1 October at 7.30pm Tickets £18 (£17 concessions)

Friday, 7 October

Key Theatre

Derrin Nauendorf Once he was a regular performer in Peterborough, now with his star rising ever faster, Australian singersongwriter Derrin Nauendorf returns to the city. His outstanding guitar playing and rootsy vocals earned him a four-star review from the Daily Express for his The Rattling Wheel album, and he’s been favourably compared to American giants

John Mellencamp and Tom Petty. Now he’s set to rattle the rafters at the Key Theatre with a host of new songs in his melodic, brooding, bluesy style. Powerful Delta blues from popular Bex Marshall, make this a double bill you won’t forget.

Friday 7 October at 7.30pm Tickets £12 (in advance) £15 (on the door)

Thursday, 17 November

Key Theatre

The Nick Ross Orchestra The lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, waiting for the lead. Then, as if giving body to an echo, the silky notes of Moonlight Serenade ... and the night is suddenly full and timeless. There are those who watch and listen, who tap a shy finger to the melodies, others who follow with a silent foot-beat,

still others who murmur softly through the lyrics, and those who simply permit a fleeting smile. But, common to all, are memories. This is the mood and the magic of the Nick Ross Orchestra in concert recapturing the hits of the 1940s’ classic Big Band era. Thursday 17 November at 7.30pm Tickets £18 (£16 concessions)

T.Rextasy Forty years ago, a record created such a stir that it started a whole new trend in pop. It was Get It On by T. Rex and with its pulsating and infectious beat, Glam Rock was born. It made an instant star of the group’s frontman and creative genius, the guitar-slinging, mop-haired elfin Marc Bolin. Now, T. Rextasy - the only tribute band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family and

management - will be paying an anniversary homage. So get ready to rock with Ride A White Swan, Jeepster, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy, Telegram Sam, Metal Guru, I Love To Boogie and Children of The Revolution. Fans can come along and bang a gong!

Friday 18 November at 7.30pm Tickets £18 (£17 concessions)

Thursday, 24 November

Key Theatre

Holly At Christmas 2011 Get set to groove in the aisles when the Key Theatre’s annual treat, Holly At Christmas, rocks into town. For 18 years, tribute act Buddy Holly and The Cricketers have been keeping alive the music and legend of the rock and roll great. Now the 2011 show will also revive the hits of Buddy’s buddies, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee

Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and even The Beatles who admitted to having been influenced by Holly’s hits. The show features top actor-musicians from West End hits like Buddy, Lennon, and Jailhouse Rock. Thursday 24 November at 7.30pm Tickets £16.50

13-14 October

Key Theatre

Shakespeare Schools Festival The Shakespeare Schools Festival is encouraging a love of The Bard’s work in young people. Through teacher training, workshops and pupils taking part in performances, the idea that studying Shakespeare is difficult or dry is finally being put to rest. The pupils love it and become immersed in the drama of Shakespeare’s classics

with their timeless elements of love, betrayal, revenge, and even murder. Now, family and friends are invited to see four half-hour performances of different plays by local schools each night. Thursday 13 to Friday 14 October, nightly at 7pm Tickets £8 (£6 concessions), 10 per cent discount for groups of 10 or more

Theatre

Friday, 18 November

Key Theatre

Theatre / Comedy

Wednesday, 5 October

Key Theatre Studio

Deirdre and Me There’s nothing dreary about Corrie’s Deirdre Barlow according to Rachael Halliwell. In fact the Weatherfield One, who even got MPs all hot and bothered when she was locked up in one storyline, inspired Rachael to write and perform the onewoman show Deirdre and Me. So, meet Susan White, who is average in every way - but one. Not only is she best friends with Deirdre, she

is the No 1 fan of the Coronation Street star. Now you can settle down in Susan’s front room as she chats about her unusual friendship with Ken Barlow’s missus, and reveals some secrets about her pal. It’s so funny, even Ken would have to crack a smile! Wednesday, 5 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £8.50 Key I.P £7

Saturday, 8 October

Key Theatre

Jeremy Hardy Jeremy Hardy has been a stand-up comic since 1984 and says he will be one until he dies - or wins the lottery. Let’s hope his numbers don’t come up before he rocks the Key Theatre with laughter this autumn! Jeremy is best known for his work on Radio 4, notably on News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and Jeremy Hardy

Speaks to the Nation. He has also won the coveted Perrier Award and wrote a book, My Family and Other Strangers, chronicling his desperate search for interesting ancestors. Sandi Toksvig called him: “A comic genius.” Saturday 8 October at 8pm. Tickets £14 (£12 concessions)

19-22 October

Key Theatre

Not Now Darling Larger than life comedy favourite, Damian Williams will be tripping over his braces and jumping to all the wrong conclusions in the return of classic farce Not Now Darling. With Damian proving he’s the worthy successor to Brian Rix, this is a hilarious Ray Cooney tale. So stand by for chaos as Bodley sells his new mistress’s husband a cutprice fur coat to win her affection.

It all goes wrong when the hubby gives it to his mistress instead. Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 October. Nightly at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm matinees on Thursday & Saturday Tickets Evening performances £18 (£15 concessions), Key I.P: £14.50 Matinees £15 (£12 concessions) and Key I.P: £11.50

Theatre / Drama

Monday, 3 October

Key Theatre Studio

Megetsi After rocketing inflation, a mass exodus, worldwide condemnation, and a newly constituted Government of National Unity, life for ordinary people in Zimbabwe can be confusing. Here, two ordinary men in overalls, living in a township, try to make sense of it all using nothing but a bucket and an old piece of carpet. The result

is a fascinating amalgamation of stories and monologues from Two Gents Productions. Performing in their signature township style, Tonderai Munyeva and Denton Chikura brilliantly evoke life in this blighted country. It is intimately minimalist and physically engaging. Monday, 3 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £10 Key I.P: £8.50

Tuesday, 4 October

Key Theatre Studio

Phoenix Rising Following a successful run at this year’s Adelaide International Theatre Festival, accomplished stage, television and film actor Paul Slack brings his “powerful one-man tour de force” to the Key Theatre Studio. In a series of animated snapshots, D. H. Lawrence reflects on the personalities and events which shaped his early years. Phoenix Rising explores the

duality of Lawrence’s tormented life, from his birth to the death of his mother. It was a period he so vividly fictionalised in Sons and Lovers. This is a powerful, literary, and colourful portrait of an extraordinary artist at full throttle. Tuesday, 4 October, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 Key I.P: £8.50

10-12 October

Key Theatre

Equus Harry Potter fans were shocked when Daniel Radcliffe shed more than just the image of the young wizard in a West End revival of this controversial play. It was a daring move for Daniel considering many powerful actors (including Richard Burton in the film version) have appeared in Equus. It’s the story of 17-year-old Alan Strang who was sent to a secure hospital after blinding six

horses at a stable with a metal spike, and how child psychiatrist Martin Dysart helped him confront his demons. It contains nudity and strong adult themes. Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 October, nightly at 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday Tickets £11 (£8.50 concessions available for students) Key I.P: £9

Nigel Fairs In Conversation with an Acid Bath Murderer You might feel a little nervous, but you are about to get the chance to join John George Haigh in his Crawley workshop. We should, of course, point out that this is the workshop where Haigh dissolved his murder victims in a bath of acid. A bit gruesome you might think, but it’s not every day that you get the chance to get this close to a notorious serial killer.

You will certainly not forget In Conversation with an Acid Bath Murderer as Nigel Fairs tells the inside story of the man who murdered at least six people between 1944 and 1949 and thought he would never get caught. Saturday, 15 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£8.50 concessions)

Tuesday, 18 October

Key Theatre Studio

The Man With The Luggage A man strives to return home in search of his past, hopeful of his future, and longing for those he left behind. As his journey unfolds, he finds his path repeatedly blocked and his identity endlessly questioned. His luggage and status are lost as borders are crossed, languages confused, and modes of travel conspire to thwart him. Will he ever reach his destination?

Will his luggage? And will his identity arrive with him? Trestle Unmasked use movement, music and projection to tell a deeply moving tale inspired by contemporary stories of migration and repatriation. Tuesday, 18 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£7.50 students) Key I.P £8

3–5 November

Key Theatre

Macbeth He may not readily be associated with gothic horror, but Shakespeare’s most bloodthirsty story is very scary. Following the success of their Hamlet, the Icarus Theatre Collective presents an explosive new version of the classic. It’s the story of a man who gets his just desserts after butchering those who oppose his lust for power. Too late, Macbeth finds that

violence breeds violence and his actions return to destroy him. Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 November. Nightly at 7.30pm with a 1.30pm matinee on Friday Tickets Evenings £16 (£10 students), Key I.P £13 Friday matinee £15 (£10 students), Key I.P. £12 School parties 1 FREE ticket with every 12 purchased

Theatre / Drama

Sunday, 15 October

Key Theatre Studio

Theatre / Drama

Monday, 14 November

Key Theatre

Friend or Foe Following the excellent production of Private Peaceful earlier this year, Scamp Theatre return with another Michael Morpurgo story. During the Second World War, two boys, David and Tucky, are evacuated from London to the country and the war seems far away. Then, one night, the sky above the moor is lit up by gun flashes and a German bomber

crashes. The boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But, one of them saves David’s life. There will be workshops for schools as Friend or Foe is widely used in education. Monday, 14 November, at 2.30pm and 7pm Tickets £10.50 (£8.50 students) Key I.P £9

Saturday, 19 November

Key Theatre

Henceforward Love. Connection. Hope. Just what does make us Human? As always, this is an intuitive Alan Ayckbourn play that will make you think while entertaining you at the same time. And it is his first comedy with a science fiction twist. The setting is the near future and composer Jerome lives alone in a shuttered high-rise flat, safe from the gangs outside who rule the streets. His only

company is his beloved music technology and a malfunctioning android housekeeper, and he’s been blighted by writer’s block since his wife left with their daughter. Can Jerome regain what matters most in this superb Define Theatre production? Saturday, 19 November, at 7.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 concessions)

November 21 – 25

Key Theatre Studio

I ❤ Peterborough Last time Joel Horwood collaborated with Eastern Angles on the play I Caught Crabs in Walberswick they found themselves with an Edinburgh Fringe smash hit.

the pen of one of theatre’s most exciting young voices when it premieres in the Key Theatre Studio. It’s a wickedly irreverent and poetically poignant look at the city you thought you knew.

Now Joel is back with Eastern Angles and the young playwright has a new Edinburgh-bound delight I ❤ Peterborough. City audiences will be the first to see this hot 70-minute show from

Don’t miss this local treat! Monday 21 to Friday, 25 November, at 7.30pm Tickets £10 (concessions £8.50)

Foster’s Funny Live It’s comedy fun for adults only when Foster’s present a night of stand-up comedy with Rob Heeney, Carl Donnelly, Pete Firman and Dan Evans. It’s a brilliant bill of seasoned comics. Rob has appeared on TV’s Mock The Week, while comedian/

magician Pete has featured on telly shows including Don’t Miss A Trick. Ticket price includes a free pint of Foster’s or a soft drink.

Thursday, 15 September, at 8pm Tickets £10/£12.50

Friday, 16 September

The Cresset

Queen Rocks Gospel Even Queen fans will never have heard the legendary group’s hits performed quite like this. Top tribute band, The Bohemians, will present a set of classics like It’s A Kind of Magic and Don’t Stop Me Now before being joined by the mighty ACM

Gospel Choir. The voices will soar over the band’s immaculate backing on soul-stirring hits like Bohemian Rhapsody. Friday, 16 September, at 7.30pm Tickets £17 (£16 concessions)

Tuesday, 20 September

The Cresset

Fenech-Soler After a hectic summer of appearing at festivals across the land, celebrated Kings Cliffe band Fenech-Soler make a welcome home visit.

earlier this year in The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Dance/Electronica category for their single, Lies.

This is a great chance to see the celebrated electropop band live after they were nominated

Tuesday, 20 September, at 7.30pm Tickets £8

Thursday, 22 September

The Cresset

Demon Barber Roadshow Think of Riverdance with a false moustache and you might get a flavour of this show by the award-winning folk group The Demon Barbers.

pub, The Fighting Cocks. When Clog, Rapper and Morris meet B-boying, Popping and Krump it’s an unmissable feast of fun.

Still pushing the boundaries, they invite three young hip-hop dancers for a night at their local

Thursday, 22 September, at 7.30pm Tickets £16.50 (£14 concessions)

To book, call the box office on 01733 265705 or book online at www.cresset.co.uk A booking fee applies to all card transactions.

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Theatre

Thursday, 15 September

The Cresset

Theatre

September 23 & October 28

The Cresset

Comedy Club The No 1 Comedy Club returns to The Cresset for its monthly residency on the last Friday of every month, and it’s laughter all the way. 23 September: A great lineup, with Lucy Porter (pictured) from Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week. The high octane comedy of rising star Paul F. Taylor, stand-up impressionist Joseph Wilson and that scoundrel

Nik Coppin is compere. 28 October: Canada’s best comedienne Dana Alexander gets in yer face, alongside Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny winner Wes Packer, provocative Pete Cain and a welcome return from compere Phil Dinsdale who tells it like it is. Showtime 8pm. Tickets £10/£12.50

Friday, 7 October

The Cresset

Vampires Rock The country’s only musical rock theatre spectacular, Steve Steinman’s cult show, Vampires Rock, is going to get its teeth into you again. This show is like no other, and fans are fangful for that! With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam-packed with the greatest anthems like Bat Out of Hell and I Love Rock and Roll, it’ll blow you away. Steinman

plays Baron Von Rockula, owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride, the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora, who auditions for a singing gig, to cross over to the dark side and live forever in Rock ‘n’ Roll Hell. It’s hot stuff! Friday, 7 October, at 7.30pm. Tickets £21

Saturday, 8 October

The Cresset

A Vision of Elvis Elvis fans are guaranteed to be all shook up when Rob Kingsley brings the Presley story to life through his greatest hits. You know he’s as close to the real deal as possible because Rob won Europe’s biggest Elvis competition outright. Now he’s bringing his sensational live show A Vision of Elvis to The Cresset with backing from The Cadillacs Band and the soul voices of The

Sweet Sensations. It will be a night to remember as Rob runs the gamut of Elvis’s incredible story from the hip-swinging early days of Hound Dog and Heartbreak Hotel right through to the glossy ballads of the Vegas era like Are You Lonesome Tonight.

Saturday, 8 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £17.50

To book, call the box office on 01733 265705 or book online at www.cresset.co.uk A booking fee applies to all card transactions.

Al Murray Following the huge success of his 2010 tour, Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, is once again rolling out his Barrel of Fun Tour. Britain’s best known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter, much to the delight of his regulars at The Cresset. It’s a venue he loves, because Al likes working in the intimate places where he first made his

name before television fame beckoned, and he promises to be getting back to basics. Even the lofty Times said: “The way he integrates the crowd into the show is awe-inspiring”. They said it. You know it. But book early, or risk missing out.

Sunday, 16 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £25.50

Tuesday, 18 October

The Cresset

Sally Morgan Fresh from her new TV series, Psychic Sally On The Road, for the Sky Living channel, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan, returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, and is most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana in her most troubled times. Her reputation has been built from

her close relationship with many high-profile stars and celebrities. Her shows at The Cresset in the past have been truly amazing events, and they will never be forgotten by her surprised and delighted audiences. Come along, and prepare to be enthralled. Tuesday, 18 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £24.50

Friday, 21 October

The Cresset

Reginald D Hunter In just over a decade, Reginald D. Hunter has become one of the UK comedy circuit’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial, but always meticulously measured and thought out. He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the coveted Perrier Award in three consecutive

years. He has become a regular on top TV shows like Live At The Apollo, QI and is a regular on Have I Got News For You. He has just returned from appearances at the Sydney Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Comedy Festival, so it’s good to have him back. Friday, 21 October, at 8pm Tickets £20

To book, call the box office on 01733 265705 or book online at www.cresset.co.uk A booking fee applies to all card transactions.

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Theatre

Sunday, 16 October

The Cresset

Theatre

Friday, 28 October

The Cresset

Four Poofs And A Piano After three sell-out successes at the Edinburgh Festival, 4 Poofs and A Piano return with a brand new show, Back In Business. Despite the title, they’re never out of business. They followed 16 series of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on BBC1 by singing with Neil Diamond on his hit ITVl show An Audience with Neil Diamond and also with Jimmy Osmond on Richard

and Judy’s New Position. In this fabulous new show the famous foursome - Ian Parkin, Stephen De Martin, David Roper and David Wickenden - return with some frisky footwork and musical madness that’s outrageous, but rarely in the best possible taste.

Friday, 28 October, at 7.30pm Tickets £16

Saturday, 12 November

The Cresset

Charlie Lansborough He’s a little country with a shot of folk, rock and roll and even gospel thrown in. However you want to categorise his music, Charlie Landsborough’s fans just love his heartfelt songs and honest delivery. He’s a prolific songwriter and other artists who have covered his work include Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster and Allen and Daniel O’Donnell. Charlie has played most of the

major venues, including the London Palladium, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and Dublin’s National Concert Hall but he loves playing The Cresset where he always gets a warm welcome from his ardent fans in the city. Saturday, 12 November, at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50 (£16.50 concessions under-16 and over-60)

Wednesday, 9 November

The Cresset

Jimmy Carr An evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter is promised with the return of ever-popular Jimmy Carr. Jimmy is one of the most original and distinctive comedians of his generation and has even learned to bite his waspish tongue (at times) to be just about safe enough for mainstream television. But, it is on stage when Jimmy gleefully forgets about being

politically correct and breaks loose, and unleashes his dark deadpan delivery on his audience. You may be in stitches, but can anything crack Jimmy’s cool? Make sure you see him live and un-shackled at The Cresset, as he sends up everyone in the news. Wednesday, 9 November, at 8pm Tickets £25

To book, call the box office on 01733 265705 or book online at www.cresset.co.uk A booking fee applies to all card transactions.

Coming up at the Key

Key Theatre Peterborough

Ruddigore Peterborough Gilbert & Sullivan players present their annual show Wednesday 14 - Saturday, 17 September Page 8

John Cooper Clarke The prolific poet and ‘bard of Salford’ makes his Key Theatre debut Thursday, 29 September Page 9

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Academy of Minsk present the classic ballet Sunday, 9 October Page 5

Kevin Tomlinson: Seven Ages Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Shakespeare in this heartwarming comedy about Life Wednesday, 21 September Page 24

Jackson – Live in Concert Amir Sharma as the King of pop Friday, 30 September Page 31

Equus Peter Shaffer’s unique psychological thriller Monday, 10 – Wednesday, 12 October Page 36

The Sounds of Simon A live music tribute to Simon & Garfunkel Thursday, 22 September Page 31 The Tragedian Prodigal Theatre present The Rise To Fame of Edmund Kean in the Key Theatre Studio Wednesday, 28 September Page 6

ABBA Forever A welcome return from the top Abba show Saturday, 1 October Page 32 Phoenix Rising Actor Paul Slack portrays D.H. Lawrence in the Key Theatre Studio Tuesday, 4 October Page 36 Jeremy Hardy An great evening of alternative standup comedy Saturday, 8 October Page 34

Vampirates Family audiences will love this swashbuckling adventure with a Pirates of the Caribbean appeal Saturday, 15 October Page 24 The Vagina Monologues Three well-known faces from TV perform in the hilarious and moving production about women and their sexuality Monday, 17 October Page 9

Box Office: 01733 207239/www.vivacity-peterborough.com A £1.50 booking fee applies to all cheque & card transactions