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WHAT’S ON Live events for August
What’s On...
OAKHAM 28th - 30th AUGUST OAKHAM FOOD DRINK & CRAFT FAIR AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
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It’s all going on in Oakham this month as the town hosts its Food, Drink & Craft Fair and music festival. The former takes place at the Rutland Showground and provides family fun with food, drink and crafts both on the showground and inside in the Pavilion. Meanwhile, the town will also host its music festival at Cutt’s Close Park, and at Grainstore Brewery to coincide with the Rutland Beer Festival. The events are organised in conjunction with the Rutland Showground and Oakham Town Council n See www.discover-rutland.co.uk.
Humble Boy & Oscar Wilde
TWO SUPER PERFORMANCES THIS MONTH AS STAMFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENTS ITS TWO AUGUST SHOWS
Image: Nick at Red & Round. STAMFORD THROUGHOUT AUGUST HUMBLE BOY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST AT TOLETHORPE HALL
Nothing says ‘it’s summer’ like a trip to Tolethorpe Hall and this month the theatre’s in-house group, The Stamford Shakespeare Company, presents Humble Boy, an affectionate pastiche of Hamlet, and Oscar Wilde’s Importance of Being Earnest. Wonderful production values and great acting... open air theatre at its very best! n See www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk.
KILWORTH TUESDAY 3rd AUGUST - SUNDAY 29th AUGUST MEMORIES OF THE MUSICALS AT KILWORTH HOUSE
Memories of the Musicals is a full-length show featuring the very best songs from every one of the nineteen musicals produced at Kilworth House Theatre since the theatre opened in 2007. Six stars of the West End stage will sing and dance their way through more than fifty songs from Kilworth’s back-catalogue supported by a live orchestra on stage. There will be songs from all-time musical theatre classics such as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and The Sound of Music as well as more recent work such as Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph and Cats. n For more information call 01858 881939 or see www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk.
STAMFORD SATURDAY 14th AUGUST LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH BALLET’S CINDERELLA
Showcasing the incredible talent from across the region, Lincolnshire Youth Ballet presents Cinderella. All original choreography from Maggie Purr and Henri Tatton, starring professional ballet dancers Emily Boswall and Orlando Bond. n Tickets £13.50/adults, 1pm, 6pm, Stamford Corn Exchange, call 01780 766455 or see www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.
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GRANTHAM SATURDAY 7th AUGUST THE FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS AT BELVOIR CASTLE
Now in its 14th year, Belvoir Castle presents four great firework displays as the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics. The types of fireworks being used by the companies are quite different to those available to the general public. Each company uses ‘category four’ fireworks, those reserved for professional use only – and which are the biggest available in the UK. n Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE. call 01476 871001 or see www.belvoircastle.com.
The Festival for Horse Lovers
JOIN 10,000 VISITORS AND COMPETITORS AS EQUIFEST RETURNS TO THE EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND IN PETERBOROUGH FOR 2021
STAMFORD SATURDAY 28th - MONDAY 30th AUGUST BURGHLEY SUMMER FINE FOOD MARKET
Head to the courtyard of Burghley House this month as the country estate’s Fine Food Market returns to present the best local cheese, rare breed meat, artisan coffee and other local produce. The event will take place across the Bank Holiday weekend with Covid-safety measures such as a one-way layout and the estate’s Track & Trace system. The house and gardens including the Gardens of Surprise will also be open for visitors. n For more information call 01780 752 451 or see www.burghley.co.uk.
PETERBOROUGH 19th - 21st AUGUST EQUIFEST AT THE EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND
Based at the East of England Showground and back for 2021, Equifest has established itself as one of the largest competition events in the Equestrian calendar. With various attractions, shops and entertainment, alongside the vast competitors’ schedule, it attracts over 10,000 riders and visitors each year. With over 1,500 horses stabled on-site, 2,550 horses catalogued, producing over 12,500 entries into a variety of disciplines – including Showing, Show Jumping, Dressage and Carriage Driving – it’s a busy time for all competitors. Equifest has an avid and loyal following each year and its organisers are passionate about ensuring all of its competitors and visitors have fun and enjoy the spirit of the annual festival.
Laugh it up at Uppingham Theatre with a comedy night at Uppingham Theatre. Features TV comedian Zoe Lyons, Jack Gleadow, Daliso Chaponda and Craig Murray. n Doors 7pm, tickets £18.50, see www.interlude.co.uk or call 01572 820820. Uppingham Theatre, LE15 9UD.
n Based at the East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6XE. For competition entry details and other information call 01733 363500 or see www.equifest.org.uk
