WHAT’S ON Live events, music and theatre productions this January.

What’s On...

SPALDING SATURDAY 7th JANUARY SUNDAY 8th JANUARY ANDRÉ RIEU IN DUBLIN... AND SPALDING!

Start 2023 in style with André Rieu in Dublin. This exclusive live screening in Spalding is the best way to enjoy the maestro! André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra will delight you with romantic melodies, popular classics, party tunes and beloved waltzes. This is the maestro’s first recorded concert in the Irish capital for more than 20 years – it is an event not to be missed, and with a live-streamed performance in Spalding, you definitely won’t miss it! n Tickets £20/adults, from 2pm, Spalding South Holland Centre, PE11 1SS, 01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

The Big Top comes to Lincoln

ALL NEW SHOW FOR PLANET CIRCUS’S OMG LINCOLN BASED PERFORMANCE AT THE SHOWGROUND...

LINCOLN SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER –SUNDAY 1st JANUARY PLANET CIRCUS AT THE SHOWGROUND

Planet Circus brings traditional circus entertainment bang up to date with a thrilling two-hour production for all the family. Featured acts include Andreea the clown, the OMG FMX motorcycle stunt display team, Kizzy on the cube and tightrope, Krisztian and Jackie Louise Armstrong on the pole, aerial straps, trapeze and silks. n Tickets £6.99, suitable for all ages, doors 1pm, call 01522 522900 or see lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.

LINCOLN JANUARY AT LINCOLN’S NEW THEATRE ROYAL

LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE

Christopher Wheeldon’s new full-length ballet brings the magic realism of famous Mexican novel, Like Water for Chocolate, to The Royal Ballet with a live screening. n 19th January, 7.15pm, tickets £17/standard. FROM GOLD TO RIO

Two of the UK’s most iconic bands, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran, in one nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era. With over 20 top 10 hits, the show will feature two hours of non-stop, classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through the Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline, Girls on Film, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more! n 21st January, 7.30pm, tickets £24.50/standard. THROUGH THE YEARS

Critically-acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians. n 22nd January, 7.30pm, tickets £26/standard. Above events at Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal, call 01522 519999, newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk.

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SCUNTHORPE SATURDAY 14th JANUARY ELKIE BROOKS

Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound. It could be a particularly emotional rendition of one of her ballads, a powerhouse blues vocal or one of her trademark impossibly long notes that leaves the audience mesmerised. Here, Elkie performs her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, and Fool (If You think It’s Over), as well as fresh hits featured on her recent hit album Elkie Brooks: Pearls. n Tickets £31.65/adult, 7.30pm, Baths Hall, Scunthorpe DN15 7RG, 01724 296296, www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.

Let there be light at Belvoir!

A BREATHTAKING WINTER WALK THROUGH LIGHT, COLOUR AND FANTASY AT BELVOIR CASTLE...

GRIMSBY FRIDAY 27th JANUARY A CELEBRATION OF THE SONGS AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL WITH ROB LAMBERTI

After Rob Lamberti appeared on national TV on Stars in Their Eyes as his idol, George Michael, he made the live final and soon earned the title of the UK’s number one George Michael tribute artist, transporting him onto the international stage. In a 2014 interview, George was asked if he was ever mistaken for being somebody else, his reply quite simply was ‘I’m often mistaken for being Robert Lamberti, he’s a George Michael lookalike!’ n £25.50/adults, from 7.30pm, Grimsby Auditorium, 0300 300 0035, DN31 2BH, www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.

GRANTHAM FRIDAY JANUARY 27th - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19th SPECTACLE OF LIGHT AT BELVOIR CASTLE

A breathtaking walk through light, colour and fantasy will welcome in the 2023 season at Belvoir Castle, brightening the winter evenings with a magical after-dark experience for visitors. Beautiful installations will showcase the Capability Brown gardens, its formal features and sculptures as well as lighting up the Regency castle exterior as never seen before.

LINCOLN TUESDAY 17th JANUARY HAMLET

Matters of life and death in the court of the Danish royal family, as Shakespeare’s tragedy takes on the usual themes of life, death, madness and revenge. n Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, 01522 837600, www.lpac.co.uk.

BOSTON FRIDAY 27th JANUARY BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Presented by Ballet Theatre UK, this is one of the most enchanting love stories of all time. Set to a stunning classical score with fresh new backdrops and choreography. n £19.50/adults, 7pm, Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston, PE21 6HP, 01205 363108, www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk

2023 will also be the first time the gardens have been opened to the public during early spring as snowdrops carpet the woodland floor. The trail around the Castle grounds will allow visitors to discover some amazing light installations like Curve, Carpet of Colour and Paraluna. Hot chocolate and mulled wine will be available on the Castle terrace to enjoy along with street food and sweet treats. n Tickets £19.20/adults, £9.60/child, entry slots from 5.30pm, Belvoir Castle, 01476 871001, www.belvoircastle.com.