The Passion in Lincoln

TWO OF BACH’S MOST FAMOUS PIECES OF SACRED MUSIC, TELLING THE STORY OF JESUS’ CRUCIFIXION

SCUNTHORPE

WEDNESDAY 1st -

SATURDAY 4th MARCH

KIPPS - THE NEW HALF SIXPENCE MUSICAL

The new Half a Sixpence musical: Arthur Kipps is a poor draper’s apprentice propelled into high society. A high energy, fast moving family show with some fabulous musical numbers. including Half a Sixpence. n From 7.30pm and 2.00pm, tickets £14.70/adults, call 01724 296296 or see www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.

SKEGNESS

SATURDAY 25th MARCH

GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE MARATHON

Coastal marathon from Skegness to Mablethorpe, spectate or participate! n www.visitlincscoast.co.uk.

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 25th MARCH

The Passion At Lincoln Cathedral

The St John Passion and St Matthew Passion are two of Bach’s most famous pieces of sacred music, telling the Biblical story of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Performed by Lincoln Cathedral Choir, the St John Passion is a much-anticipated regular event in the Cathedral’s calendar.

Despite both Bach’s settings of the Passion lasting more than two hours, they were written to be used as part of a Lutheran church service – he wrote the St John

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LINCOLN

SUNDAY 5th MARCH

TOY COLLECTORS

FAIR AT THE LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND n Admission £3/adults, from 10am, call 01522 880383 or see lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.

The 200 table event is a trove of collectables, where you’ll find everything from Corgi and Hornby to sci-Fi, Star Wars, film and TV related items. The fair is open to everyone, collectors and enthusiasts, whether young or old.

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 18th -

SUNDAY 19th MARCH

DOG FRIENDLY WEEKEND AT LINCOLN CASTLE n From 7.30pm, tickets TBC. www.lincolncathedral.com.

Treat your four-legged friend to a walk and a Puppaccino in the café! n See www.lincolncastle.com.

Passion, for the Good Friday Vespers service of 1724, and the St Matthew Passion three years later. Rather than expecting the audience – or, rather, congregation – to sit back and take in the music, Bach included a number of hymn-like chorales within the solo sections, so everyone could participate.

While the words speak for themselves, telling the allimportant Easter story, Bach’s multiple layers of musical meaning ensure it’s possible to enjoy the music on a number of levels.