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

What’s On...

STAMFORD THURSDAY 1st SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS 2022

The world’s greatest five-star equestrian event acknowledged globally by leading riders as their ultimate competitive goal. A key event towards the end of the summer social season, Land Rover Burghley attracts fantastic crowds to witness exhilarating equestrian action alongside browsing the world renowned shopping avenues and enjoying the many other attractions and activities on offer in this truly stunning location. n Four day admission, £92; Sunday £22. Gates 7.30am. Box office 0344 581 4980 or see www.burghley-horse.co.uk

Live at Kilworth Events...

WHOLE HOST OF AMAZING LIVE MUSIC EVENTS TAKE PLACE AS KILWORTH LIVE RETURNS THIS MONTH

LEICESTERSHIRE THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER LIVE AT KILWORTH

Beginning with My! My! - Abba the Concert on 1st September, then continuing to Bee Gees tribute Jive Talkin’ on 17th September. In between, don’t miss Calling Planet Earth to relive the 80s, Motown memories with How Sweet It Is, the hits of Rod Stewart with Some Guys Have All The Luck, and of course, the greatest feel-good classical music on The Last Night of the Proms. Music to suit everyone all month long. n Tickets £36-£42, see www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk or call 01858 881939 for details.

STAMFORD FRIDAY 16th SEPTEMBER ELEANOR TURNER & CAROLINE TRUTZ IN CONCERT

All Saints’ Church, Laxton will be holding a concert with harpist Eleanor Turner and soprano Caroline Trutz on Friday 16th September. Eleanor has earned a worldwide reputation for her recital, concerto and chamber music performances. Caroline studied singing in Paris and London, and sings regularly with the harpist Eleanor Turner with a repertoire of world folk, opera, Hildegard and contemporary. n For more details call 01780 479249 or see www.eleanorturner.biz.

OAKHAM SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER RUTLAND DAY CELEBRATION & FOOD FESTIVAL

Activities in the grounds of Oakham Castle to celebrate Rutland Day with food, drink and craft stalls in the Castle, grounds and Market Place. n www.discover-rutland.co.uk

PETERBOROUGH THURSDAY 29thSEPT HORIZONS TOUR WITH PROFESSOR BRIAN COX

A 2021 Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox to take audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey. n From 7.30pm, tickets £51.70, East of England Showground, PE2 6HE, www.eastofenglandarena.com.

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GRANTHAM SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE AT BELVOIR CASTLE

Back by popular demand for its second year running, an even bigger, more spectacular Festival of the Horse held on the Belvoir Castle Parkland, for a weekend of equestrian entertainment suitable for all the family. The event promises to be more exciting than ever before, with exhilarating entertainment – now hosted across three arenas. Headline displays include liberty acts, dressage and trick riding. Away from the action packed arenas, an impressive selection of shopping stalls alongside a delicious array of food and drink outlets! n Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE, £25/adults, £12/junior.

The Rutland Art Trail

60 OF THE AREA’S MOST DIVERSE ARTISTS COME TOGETHER FOR THE 2022 RUTLAND ART TRAIL...

LEICESTER SEPTEMBER ‘MAMMA MIA!’ ‘OTHELLO’ AND ‘THE GREATEST SHOWMAN...’

A bumper month with no fewer than three live productions to enjoy at Curve Leicester. Mamma Mia is Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus’ Abba-fuelled comedy from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 24th September. Othello has been co-produced with Curve and takes place from Monday 19th September to Saturday 1st October. Greatest Showman singalong Tuesday 27th September. n For details, call 0116 2423595 or see www.curveonline.co.uk.

RUTLAND SATURDAY & SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10th/11th, 17th/18th, 24th/25th THE RUTLAND ART TRAIL 2022

Rutland Open Studios is a flourishing community of artists, crafts people and designer-makers working throughout Rutland and surrounding counties. The group’s aim is to help bring artists and local people together. This month Rutland Open Studios will be holding their annual event this year over three consecutive weekends during the month of September. Their body of local artists will open up their studios to the general public for them to browse, buy, watch demonstrations and ask questions about what inspires the artists and their work. The group has 60 artists participating, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, jewellery, glassmaking, ceramics, photography and much more, there is literally something for everyone. n For details and details on individual artists’ see www.rutlandopenstudios.co.uk.

LEICESTER THURSDAY 29th SEPT MARTIN BAYFIELD’S RUGBY LEGENDS

Join former England international and true giant of the game Martin Bayfield at Leicester Athena with Tigers legend and World Cup winner Ben Kay and former Rugby World Player of the Year and regular

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Brian Moore. Stories about international games, local teams and players. n Tickets £30 or £95/VIP, Leicester Arena, 0116 326 9700.

Left: Martin Bayfield Image by Dennis Luckett.