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

What’s On...

STAMFORD FRIDAY 3rd JUNE –SUNDAY 5th JUNE BURGHLEY GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR

Enjoy first class entertainment from some of the countryside’s top names and organisations and try out lots of country sports such as clay shooting, airguns, archery, and fishing. There’s always a big selection of dog events as well as other popular show features including the craft village, food show (with chef demonstrations), falconry, and vintage vehicles, not to mention the must-visit shopping stalls. A fantastic day out for all the family. Arena events include horse boarding, falconry, scurry driving, motorcycle stunt teams and gundog displays. n Call 01283 820548 or see livingheritagecountryshows.com.

Outdoor cinema at Belvoir

FRESH AIR, GREAT SCENERY AND CLASSIC FILMS ADJACENT TO BELVOIR CASTLE WITH A TRIPLE BILL OF MUSICALS...!

GRANTHAM FRIDAY 10th JUNE SATURDAY 11th JUNE SUNDAY 12th JUNE ADVENTURE CINEMA AT BELVOIR CASTLE

A trio of wonderful musical films this month as Belvoir Castle hosts Adventure Cinema in the grounds, showing West Side Story (Friday), Mamma Mia! (Saturday), and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Sunday). VIP tickets also include a luxury deckchair in a prime position plus a bag of popcorn. n £12.50-£20.50, from 8.30pm, call 01476 871001 or see www.belvoircastle.com.

KILWORTH PERFORMANCE DATES IN MAY, JUNE AND JULY CAROUSEL

A giant of the musical stage, multi-award winning ‘Carousel’ is a vibrant and timeless story of passion, loss and redemption with some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beautiful and enduring songs of all time. Staged in Kilworth House’s theatre set within a wooded glade, packages available including dining and accommodation. Half a Sixpence will also take to the stage at Kilworth in July and August. n Kilworth House Theatre, ticket £42-£52, from 2.30pm/7.30pm, call 01858 881939 or see www.kilworthhouse.co.uk.

LEICESTER MONDAY 6th JUNE –SATURDAY 11th JUNE CLUEDO

Was it Miss Scarlett, with the revolver in the dining room, or Professor Plum, with the lead pipe in the library…? Starring Michelle Collins (Cindy Beale) as Miss Scarlett, Cluedo is an exciting, comedy thriller based on the hit 1985 film Clue and the classic board game loved by generations. By way of advance notice, July will see a new UK production of Billy Elliot: The Musical reach The Curve too.

n Curve Theatre, Leicester, tickets £10-£38, call 0116 242 3595.

ROCKINGHAM SUNDAY 19th JUNE JOUSTING & MEDIEVAL LIVING HISTORY VILLAGE

Can good triumph over evil? Witness the Knights of Nottingham battle for supremacy amidst the thunder of hooves and clashes of steel. Knights and Horses combine for a hard hitting Medieval Jousting display. Rockingham Castle’s jousting show is filled with sword swinging, gut punching thrills. Anything can happen – and often does – with fantastic audience participation and comedy included! Cheer for the White Knight or boo at the Black Knight, hear thunder of the charging forces as the great Knights battle on the original Tilting Lawn. n Call 01536 770240 or see www.rockinghamcastle.com.

All the world’s a stage!

A TRIO OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND A SHOW BY TOLETHORPE’S YOUTH DRAMA GROUP...

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OAKHAM SATURDAY 11th JUNE –SUNDAY 12th JUNE ANGLIAN WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Rutland Water hosts its two-day music festival in the height of the summer! Includes live acts and bands, entertainment, stalls and lots of activities. Headline acts include Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers. n See anglianwaterparks.co.uk

OAKHAM WEDNESDAY 1st JUNE –SUNDAY 5th JUNE ANNUAL RUTLAND CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL

A great barbecue and live music throughout the Cider and Sausage festival n Grainstore Brewery tap, Oakham, call 01572 770065 or see grainstorebrewery.com.

STAMFORD PERFORMANCES IN JUNE, JULY & AUGUST STAMFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Back in 1968, Jean Harley founded the Stamford Shakespeare Company in the Monastery Gardens of The George of Stamford. The company moved to Tolethorpe Hall in 1977 and since then over a million tickets have been sold, with over 34,000 playgoers enjoying three performances each year. Usually the company produces two plays written by Shakespeare and a ‘wildcard,’ but this year, Romeo & Juliet will be the sole script written by the Bard, with Nöel Coward’s Hay Fever and Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web also being staged. Additionally, Tolethorpe’s Youth Drama Group will present William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Performances will be held throughout June, July and August, ticket prices and plays vary throughout. n Call 01780 763203 or see www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk.

STAMFORD FRIDAY 10th JUNE THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES:

A sensational cast performing all of your favourite Beatles hits, it’s time to twist ‘n’ shout! n Stamford Corn Exchange, from 8pm, tickets £26, call 01780 766455 or see www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

STAMFORD WEDNESDAY 15th JUNE TOBY STRONG: THROUGH A WILD LENS

A talk from Toby Strong, multi-Emmy and Bafta winning wildlife cameraman, who has worked on many of the BBC’s landmark series throughout his career. n Stamford Arts Centre, from 7.30pm, tickets £14, call 01780 763203 or see www.stamfordartscentre.com.