WHAT’S ON February’s live events

What’s On...

STAMFORD SATURDAY 5th FEBRUARY

IAN ASHPITEL AND JONTY STEPHENS AS... ERIC & ERN

For all the family from eight to 108 Eric & Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy sketches, from Grieg’s Piano concerto to the making breakfast skit. From the Olivier Award nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, this super show evokes memories of a time when whole families would huddle around the telly. Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, in a show that hits all the right notes... and in the right order, too. n Stamford Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, tickets £22.50. Call 01780 766455 or see www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

It’s good to talk in Stamford

HISTORIAN PHILIPPA MASSEY PRESENTS HER FASCINATING TALK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF LOCAL COMMUNICATION

STAMFORD TUESDAY 15th FEBRUARY A HISTORY OF LOCAL COMMUNICATIONS

Local historian Philippa Massey looks at the need for knowledge to be passed among people, and how technology created new and different ways of passing information. Her talk ranges from speech, through writing, publishing, and the postal system, to electronic communications such as telegrams, telephones and today’s computers, email and on-line conferencing. n Tickets £6, 7.30pm, Stamford Arts Centre, call 01780 763203.

LEICESTER FRIDAY 11th FEBRUARY FASCINATING AIDA

A very cheeky trio of ladies in fine voice. Topical and hilarious songs galore. n From 7.30pm, tickets £26 at DeMontfort Hall, 0116 2333111 or see www.demontforthall.co.uk.

LEICESTER SUNDAY 13th FEB AN INTERVIEW WITH PAM EYRES

Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for almost five decades, through both her radio and many appearances on Just A Minute, and on Desert Island Discs. Recent appearances on TV include Countdown, Would I Lie To You, & her own series on Channel 5. For this event she will chat with Leicester Comedy Festival’s Founding Director Geoff Rowe about how she got started and developed her career. n Tickets £10-£22.50, Curve Theatre, 0116 242 3595 or see www.curveonline.co.uk.

LEICESTER SATURDAY 26th FEB CLIVE ANDERSON: ME, MACBETH AND I

The host of Whose Line is it Anyway, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with this much-anticipated first ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than the Bard’s greatest tragedy. n Tickets £16-£18, Curve Theatre, 0116 242 3595 or see www.curveonline.co.uk.

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PETERBOROUGH MONDAY 28th FEBRUARY SIR RANULPH FIENNES – LIVING DANGEROUSLY

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer,’ amongst Sir Ranulph Fiennes many record-breaking achievements, he was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis. In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day. Living Dangerously spans Sir Ranulph’s childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life and his expeditions. n £32.50, from 7.30pm, at The Cresset, Peterborough. Call 01733 265705 or see www.cresset.co.uk.

Rutland’s Lunch for Even Less

HALF A DOZEN OF THE AREA’S RESTAURANTS HAVE TEAMED UP TO OFFER GREAT VALUE LUNCHES...

PETERBOROUGH TUESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY FIREDANCE

If you’re a fan of Strictly, you’ll love this! Professional dancers Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer, will ignite audiences in 2022. From the Argentine Tango to the Flamenco to contemporary dance styles via a more than passable Paso Doble and from Samba to Salsa. Expect hot pulsing beats, seductive choreography and passion that will take your breath away. With live Latin musicians and a dynamic dance ensemble. A seductive dance experience you strictly won’t want to miss. n From 7.30pm, tickets from £36, at New Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1RS. Call 01733 852992 or see newtheatre-peterborough.com.

RUTLAND Each year, half a dozen of the area’s provide great value dining during lunchtime service to help lift locals’ spirits and to provide a boost to a traditionally quiet time of year in the hospitality industry... n Hitchen’s Barn will participate from Tuesday 18th January until Saturday 2nd April, with two courses for £18.95 and a third course for £4 (01572 722255). n Hambleton Hall offers two courses for £34.50 (third course £7.50), from Monday 10th January to Friday 25th February (01572 756991). n The King’s Arms, Wing, provides two courses or £18 (third course £4) from Thurs 27th January to Saturday 26th March (01572 737634). n The Olive Branch offers two courses for £21, (third course for £6), Wed 19th January to Saturday 12th March (01780 410355). n Burrough on the Hill’s Stag & Hounds provides two courses for £19, third £4, from Wed 26th Jan to Friday 11th March (01664 454250). n The Wheatsheaf, Greetham provides two courses for £16.50, from 19th Jan to 2nd April (01572 812325).

EXTON FRIDAY 4th MARCH SATURDAY 5th MARCH FOR RUTLAND IN RUTLAND’S 2022 GOOD & NEW SALE

One of Rutland’s most popular fundraising event takes place early next month, the 2022 Good & New Sale, at Exton’s Barnsdale Lodge. For the uninitiated, the event sees quality pre-loved clothes including a terrific number of high end designer brands, plus shoes and accessories available to purchase with proceeds going towards funding advisors in the county based at Rutland’s Citizens’ Advice Centre. The charity is accepting donations all months and the sale itself will begin with a ticketed VIP preview event. n See www.forrutland.org.uk or call 07710 873811.