WHAT’S ON Live events this spring

What’s On...

LEICESTER MONDAY 28th FEBRUARY TO SATURDAY 12th MARCH

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Celebrate the beautiful music of Carole King in this new Made at Curve production, directed by Nikolai Foster. Chart-topping music legend, Carole King, was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. After fighting her way into the record business she sold her first hit, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. A huge back catalogue followed, including You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend, Up On The Roof and Locomotion. n Curve Theatre, from 7.30pm, tickets £10-£45, call 0116 242 3595 or see www.curveonline.co.uk.

Spring Bulbs at Burghley

BURGHLEY HOUSE’S SOUTH GARDENS WILL REOPEN ON SATURDAY 19th MARCH UNTIL FRIDAY 8th APRIL 2022...

STAMFORD SATURDAY 19th MARCH FRIDAY 8th APRIL SPRING BULBS AT BURGHLEY HOUSE

A magnificent seasonal display of spring bulbs gives an injection of colour and joy into ‘Capability’ Brown’s sweeping vistas. The South Gardens, designed by ‘Capability’ Brown from 1757 has wonderful views of the lake, Lion Bridge and park. Visitors can enjoy swathes of snowdrops and daffodils. n Admission to the South Gardens is included with a house and garden or garden ticket. Garden ticket priced at £13.50/adults. Call 01780 752 451 or see www.burghley.co.uk.

EXTON FRIDAY 4th MARCH THE GOOD AND NEW CLOTHES SALE

Rutland’s pre-loved designer clothing sale takes place once again adjacent to Barnsdale Lodge, with all proceeds going towards the For Rutland charity which raises funds to pay for Specialist Advisers based at Citizens Advice Rutland. As usual the opening night of the event provides the opportunity of first dibs on the best bargains, as well as complimentary Champagne and canapés courtesy of Hambleton Hall. The sale will reopen to the public on Saturday 5th March 2022, providing a wealth of clothing and accessories. n From 5pm-8pm, ticket £20, Barnsdale Lodge, Exton. For more information see www.forrutland.org.uk.

STAMFORD SATURDAY 19th MARCH THE STORY OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN

Stamford Gilbert & Sullivan Players are delighted to present a light-hearted yet nostalgic journey through the G&S canon… describing the ups and downs of the partnership between Gilbert and Sullivan. Featuring the most popular and memorable songs, proceeds to Stamford G&S Society, Stamford Methodist Church Mission Projects and Stamford Scout group. n From 7.30pm, tickets £10. Stamford’s Methodist Church, Call 01780 763 203 or see www.stamfordartscentre.com.

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RUTLAND TUESDAY 1st - MONDAY 14th MARCH SPRING FIESTA

Explore Barnsdale Gardens at this exciting time of year as everything starts to burst into life. Along with all the fresh new foliage and drifts of spring flowers throughout the gardens, you’ll be able to enjoy a brand new Geoff Hamilton Winter Border which will at its very best this month, then visit the gardens’ tea room for a warming drink and slice of cake, lunch or afternoon tea… finally, get your growing going with a visit to the plant nursery and shop for great gardening gifts.

n Barnsdale Gardens, Exton. Tickets £12/adults, open from 9am. Call 01572 813 200 or see www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk.

Live Music at Kilworth House

HOMAGE TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST BANDS AND PERFORMERS AT KILWORTH HOUSE THIS MONTH

LEICESTERSHIRE THURSDAY 17th, FRIDAY 18th and SATURDAY 19th MARCH THREE NIGHTS OF LIVE BALLET

A trio of impressive performances courtesy of the Russian State Ballet of Siberia and the Russian State Ballet Orchestra. First up, Prokofiev’s score presented as a backdrop against Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Then, on Friday evening, DeMontfort Hall’s Swan Lake, with Tchaikovsky’s score bringing to life the most romantic ballet of all time. And on Saturday, The Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. n DeMontfort Hall, tickets £20.50-£43, call 0116 233 3111 or see demontforthall.co.uk.

LEICESTERSHIRE SUNDAY 6th MARCH TALON ACOUSTIC

Take it easy, take it to the limit, and enjoy one of those nights watching the finest tribute band celebrating The Eagles as Talon perform at Kilworth House.

FRIDAY 11th MARCH THE COMPLETE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Buddy’s songs are all-time classics and nobody presents them better than Spencer J, whose performance delivers in a big way! Wearing his stunning 1950s jackets, vintage horn-rimmed specs and playing the same sunburst Fender Stratocaster guitar as Buddy Holly.

OAKHAM SUNDAY 20th MARCH THE RUTLAND FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL

Local farmers and food producers in Oakham’s Market Place, Oakham Castle Grounds and within the castle itself. n Organised by Carolyn Acton, call 07974 810771.

UPPINGHAM FRIDAY 25th MARCH COCKTAILS, CANAPÉS AND CABARET...

Uppingham School’s Jazz Orchestra present an evening of toe-tapping hits, accompanied by mouthwatering canapes and delicious cocktails too! n Uppingham School Memorial Hall, from 7.30pm, tickets £18, See www.uppingham.co.uk.

SATURDAY 12th MARCH MY MY! IT’S ABBA

A wonderful West End quality tribute to Abba. Iconic costumes, camaraderie, and such unforgettable hits as Waterloo, Mamma Mia, and Dancing Queen.

SUNDAY 13th MARCH JUST MY IMAGINATION: THE TEMPTATIONS

Motown hits and memories with these musical icons. n See kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk.