WHAT’S ON February events

What’s On...

GRANTHAM FROM WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY SNOWDROPS SEASON AT EASTON WALLED GARDEN

It’s nearly here... spring will soon arrive, and with it comes the delicate seasonal beauty of the snowdrop, celebrated at Easton Walled Gardens near Grantham. Visit the grounds of the former stately home as the first new growth of the year emerges and snowdrops open up across the Gardens. The Courtyard Shop will be open and hot drinks, savoury snacks and cake will be available from The Applestore or The Coffee Room. Meet up with friends, relax and enjoy. n Open from 11am-4pm, £9/adults, £4.50/children. NG33 5AP. Call 01476 530063 or see www.visiteaston.co.uk.

Luxmuralis at the Cathedral

LIGHTING UP THE CATHEDRAL WITH THIS SPECTACULAR COLOURFUL LIGHT DISPLAY SET TO AWE AND AMAZE!

LINCOLN WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY to SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY LIFE BY LUXMURALIS AT THE CATHEDRAL

Luxmuralis is a travelling team of artists specialising in creating giant presentations of light projected onto and within huge buildings such as the Cathedrals of Durham and Peterborough. Now the company is bringing its Life light show to Lincoln Cathedral, treating visitors to a a display that journeys through earth, sea and sky, with a gentle and atmospheric soundscape. n Tickets £8/adults, £6/children, Lincoln Cathedral, 01522 561 600 www.lincolncathedral.com.

LINCOLN WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

With vocal fireworks, scheming lovers and one very busy barber, Rossini’s comic opera, The Barber of Seville, is packed with fun and mischief. The Royal Opera House’s performance will be live-screened this month to Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal, sung in Italian with English surtitles. n From 7pm, £17, New Theatre Royal, LN2 1JJ. 01522 519999, www.new theatreroyallincoln.co.uk.

GRANTHAM FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY ABBA SENSATION

My my! Something to warm up your winter: the kitsch fun of Abba with their back catalogue of hits, performed by a group widely regarded to be one of the best Abba tribute acts in the country. n Tickets £17/each, Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham NG31 6PZ, 01476 406158, www.guildhallartscentre.com.

SPALDING SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SINGALONG

The smash hit film musical with lyrics on screen plus a live host so you can cheer, boo and hiss as you sing your heart out. n Tickets £16/adults, £12/conc, at Spalding’s South Holland Centre, 01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

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SCUNTHORPE FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY GOOD EVENING MR BUBLÉ

It’s the show everyone is talking about, celebrating one of the most successful artists of the 21st century, multi Grammy award winner Michael Bublé. This show has it all, the power, emotion, musicianship, and above all the voice! Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall is hosting this evening, with powerful performances of Michael Bublé’s hits including, Home, Feeling Good, Haven’t Met You Yet, Crazy Love, Cry Me A River and many more all performed live by ‘Michael’ – Jamie Flanagan – and his incredible orchestra. This is definitely an evening not to be missed. n Tickets £33/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 THURSDAY 16th FEB BALLET THEATRE UK’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, Beauty and the Beast. Set to a stunning classical with new sets and costumes. n £19/adults, from 7.30pm, Grimsby Auditorium, 0300 300 0035, DN31 2BH, www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.

GRIMSBY SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY UKRAINIAN NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Dnipro Opera does justice to the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. n From £27/adults, 7.30pm, Grimsby Auditorium, 0300 300 0035, 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.

BOSTON SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY MAYOR’S CHARITY VALENTINE’S BALL

Taking place at Boston United Football Club. n £50/adults, for details call 01205 314200, or see www.bostonunited.co.uk.

BOSTON FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY ONE NIGHT OF TOM JONES

One Night Of Tom Jones is without doubt the finest Tom Jones Tribute to ever grace the stage. Performing all the classic hits spanning five decades including Delilah, With These Hands, It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, A Boy From Nowhere, and many many more. n Tickets £19.50, Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston PE21 6HP. Call 01205 363108 or see 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.