Step into a world of enchantment and artistic brilliance as Key Theatre in Peterborough unveils a spectacular lineup for the winter season of 2024-2025. From a reimagined 'Snow White' pantomime to a jazz-infused Christmas concert, and spellbinding performances by The Royal Ballet and Opera, this season promises unforgettable experiences. Noteworthy shows include 'Cinderella,' 'The Nutcracker,' and the 'Herman’s Hermits 60th Anniversary Tour'—each event crafted to captivate audiences of all ages. Join us as we explore the vibrant array of performances at this cultural haven.

A Magical Journey at Key Theatre: Winter 2024-2025 Highlights

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of cultural and artistic events at Key Theatre, Peterborough, in early 2025. From the groovy rhythms of Chris Ingham's REBOP Sextet celebrating Miles Davis, to the dramatic interpretations of classic ballets like 'Swan Lake' and 'Romeo & Juliet' by The Royal Ballet, this season promises a diverse lineup. Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a ballet enthusiast, or someone seeking a hearty laugh with Clinton Baptiste's stand-up comedy, Key Theatre has something for everyone. Let's explore the vibrant schedule that awaits.

A Cultural Extravaganza at Key Theatre: Jazz, Ballet, and More

Step into the vibrant world of theater and music at Key Theatre in Peterborough, United Kingdom, as it unveils a spectacular lineup of events in 2025. From the timeless charm of 'Annie' to the electrifying tribute in 'Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show', and the enchanting 'Beauty and the Beast', to a nostalgic journey through 'Rave On', this season promises a diverse and captivating experience for all. Each performance is set to light up the stage with exceptional talent and unforgettable storytelling, offering audiences a unique cultural escape.

A Theatrical Delight: Key Theatre's Unmissable Lineup of 2025

Key Theatre in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is gearing up for an exceptional 2025, offering an eclectic mix of performances that cater to a wide array of audiences. From the timeless elegance of ballet classics like 'Swan Lake' and 'Romeo & Juliet' to the cheeky fun of 'The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!', the lineup promises to be both captivating and diverse. With musical extravaganzas such as 'Annie' and 'Beauty and the Beast' and the energetic 'Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show,' there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us as we explore the vibrant events that will grace the stage at Key Theatre.

A Theatrical Feast: Key Theatre's Diverse Lineup in 2025

The Key Theatre in Peterborough is set to host an exhilarating line-up of performances in 2025, featuring world-renowned musicals and tribute shows. From the beloved Annie and Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast to the dynamic Little Mix Show and nostalgic Rave On, audiences can expect a diverse range of entertainment. Whether you're a fan of Broadway hits or 50s rock and roll, this series of events promises something for everyone, creating unforgettable experiences for theatre enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Key Theatre's Spotlight on Stage: Unmissable 2025 Performances

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow”.

Westwood Musical Society Presents: Annie

Key Theatre

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.
A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.

There’s a Monster in Your Show

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all

The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre’s Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto.
Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all together and pull off their very own adult version of Jack and the Beanstalk using a minimum of set props and costume?

The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night. Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette’s curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer’s spell.

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

We are very excited to present this fabulous Big Band as a special Jazz Club event, to be held in the main auditorium of the Key Theatre. Hailed as “a living, breathing, positively fizzing jazz orchestra” (‘Jazz Rag’) the Simon Spillett Big Band burst onto the UK jazz scene 2021 with the purpose of revisiting the repertoire of the legendary British jazz icon, saxophonist Tubby Hayes, playing music Hayes’ bands played during the 1960s and early 1970s, much of which hadn’t been heard publicly since his death in 1973. The band is a genuinely ‘all star’ unit, comprising a line-up of stellar UK jazz soloists, many bandleaders in their own right, led with charisma and style by multi-award winning saxophonist Simon Spillett. The line-up includes trumpeter Mark Armstrong (director of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra), Pete Long (leader of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra) and Alan Barnes (winner of over 30 British jazz awards) along with a powerhouse rhythm section.

Peterborough Jazz Club: Simon Spillett Big Band

Nick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and for over a decade he’s delved into the shadows, unravelling scams, frauds, and unethical practices. Nick has spent much of his career pretending to be somebody else – be it undercover as an employee working inside a dodgy business or posing as a customer on a sting operation.

Nick Stapleton: How To Beat Scammers

Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend a seance in Blaine Manor, said to be the most haunted building in England.

However, Earle’s arrival awakes something horrific within the manor’s walls. As a raging storm closes them off from the outside world, Earle and his companions find that what is waiting within the manor is not nearly as horrific as what has entered with them.

The Haunting of Blaine Manor

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years in 2024!  

The Gruffalo

Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, Clinton Baptiste comes armed with more tales from his extraordinary childhood; exposing himself in ways you could never imagine -the family that shaped him, the narrow minded who doubted him and the lovers that left him.  He regales us with stories of his recent work on a cruise ship, his spirit readings round the UK and not to mention the day to day life with his Greenlandic spirit guide, Taruak.

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

Formed in 1964, Manchester, England; Herman’s Hermits are, to this day, a hugely popular touring band, thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique sound and warm humour

Herman’s Hermits 60th Anniversary Tour

For our first concert in 2025 top bandleader, composer and pianist Chris Ingham brings his fabulous sextet ‘Rebop’, fresh from sold-out performances at Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho. This mighty repertory band presents a concert which examines and plays music from Miles Davis’s most fertile decade, the 1950’s. This will include magnificent music from his acclaimed albums : Kind of Blue, Milestones, Workin’, ‘Round About Midnight, Miles Ahead and Porgy and Bess. This iconic music will be played with the classic front line of trumpet, alto and tenor saxophone and features the fine trumpeter Paul Higgs, who has worked with Chris Ingham on many of his projects, along with the young, exciting saxophonists Harry Greene and Tom Smith making their first appearance at the Club. With a first class rhythm section, led by top pianist Chris Ingham, who will also relate the background to the famous recordings, Rebop will capture the music, the spirit and soul – from one seminal decade – of the all-time jazz great, Miles Davis.

Peterborough Jazz Club: Chris Ingham’s REBOP Sextet play Miles in the 50’s

Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved…

The Royal Opera: The Tales of Hoffman

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

Mirror, mirror on the wall, join us for the most magical Panto of all!
Join us in 2024 for a truly wintery adventure as Peterborough’s longest-running pantomime continues with SNOW WHITE, like you’ve never seen it before! 

Snow White Access Performance – Relaxed, Signed & Audio Described

For our ‘Christmas’ concert, we are showcasing the wonderful female vocalist, Zoe Francis, who is making her first visit to the Club. Zoe Francis started singing jazz while living and working in New York, and soon became a regular fixture on the scene, working with many of the finest musicians there, including Harry Allen, Warren Vache and Chris Flory. Zoe has released four albums so far to critical acclaim, all showcasing her beautiful voice as well as her exquisite choice of material. With her love of the Great American Songbook, from the pen of Strayhorn, Mercer, Van Heusen, Allen and others, Zoe’s ability for capturing the bittersweet, poignant nature of these songs brings them to life and elevates her performances to the truly exceptional. Joining Zoe for tonight’s concert will be the iconic Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen, along with a brilliant rhythm section.

Peterborough Jazz Club: Zoe Francis Quintet featuring Jim Mullen

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Mirror, mirror on the wall, join us for the most magical Panto of all!
Join us in 2024 for a truly wintery adventure as Peterborough’s longest-running pantomime continues with SNOW WHITE, like you’ve never seen it before! 


Snow White

This year is the 75th Gang show, a variety show put together by Scouts from and around Peterborough.
Each year Peterborough District put on a ‘Gang Show’ for its members to perform in and for our community to watch. Peterborough has had a show since 1954. A scout gang show is a theatrical performance by members of Scouts, featuring songs, sketches, dances, and more. The shows are produced with the aim of providing a learning opportunity for young people in the performing arts, as well as contributing to the artistic and cultural growth of their local community.

75th Gangshow

The lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious for the lead. And then, as if giving body to an echo, the murmured notes of ‘Moonlight Serenade’…and the night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless.

The Nick Ross Orchestra “the Glenn Miller & Rat Pack era In the Christmas Mood”

Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. 

George Lewis ‘The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do’

Well, Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’s going to re-enact them all for you in this high-energy, interactive, kids’ comedy show for the whole family. 
Mr Sleepybum awakes in his bed to find a room full of parents and children. A circus of silly sketches and dream scenes ensues, from swimming with Sharks to solving the mystery of a stolen chocolate cake to dodging balls in the guide of the Cowboy Ball-Dodger. Mr Sleepybum’s imagination is limitless. 

Mr Sleepybum

Do you ever feel like this isn’t how it was meant to be? You wanted your life to be a series of stylish, cinematic moments… shots of you in a silk robe walking across the smooth wooden floors of your studio flat, sipping a double espresso – but in fact you’re standing under a bridge taking a broken microwave from your house-share to the recycling centre. Well, then Jesus is here for you. As is Tom Ward with his thrilling new show. His hot takes on fantasy vs reality features ALL the big topics of our times – Masculinity, 3* hotels, erectile dysfunction, reality TV, adverts, mental health, and of course virtue signalling w**kers.

Tom Ward: Choose Your Delusion

Join Rob as he road-test material ahead of his brand new tour!

Rob Beckett: Work in Progress

The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

Silver Screenings: Lee

The renowned comedians Florian Tirnovan and Gavin Lilley get together in Peterborough once again for a chat show! This will be an hilarious night bringing in special guests and sharing stories and anecdotes that will leave you laughing through the night. This will be an audience interactive show, so do come along and take part! Laughs guaranteed! 

Chat Show: Florian Tirnovan X Gavin Lilley

F.W. Murnau’s classic silent film Nosferatu continues to haunt and terrify audiences. This first-ever screen adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula captures the deeply-rooted elements of a waking nightmare. Its eerie, Gothic feel – and chilling performance from Max Shrek as the vampire – set the template for horror films that followed

Gateway Film Festival: Nosferatu with Live Music (Minima)

We are delighted to present the fabulous tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett with his star studded quartet. Over a career stretching twenty-five years, multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal’s Album of The Year) Simon Spillett has cultivated a unique persona within British jazz. Leading both his own quartet and big band, and inspired by the classic Brit-bop of the 1950s and 1960s, his is a powerfully passionate style, its emphasis on straight-ahead jazz delighting audiences who like their music hard swinging, heartfelt and entertaining. Popular across the entire spectrum of the UK scene, from Ronnie Scott’s club to major festivals (the EFG London Jazz Festival), Simon’s communicative performances are a roller-coaster ride encompassing everything from high energy bebop to lyrical balladry, the whole tied together by his signature dryly witty stage presence. And he’s not only a gifted instrumentalist and band leader; he’s also become a champion of the music in all manner of ways, including writing a major biography of legendary British saxophonist Tubby Hayes (‘The Long Shadow of The Little Giant’), penning hundreds of accompanying notes for vintage album reissues, contributing essays to many periodicals and latterly becoming the ‘go-to’ expert of UK post-war jazz, featured in film documentaries and radio series including Jazz FM’s ‘History of British Jazz’. He has recorded four highly-regarded albums, the latest of which,’ Dear Tubby H.’, garnered a prestigious five star review in ‘Jazzwise’ magazine. His quartet tonight features a dynamic rhythm section showcasing UK jazz luminaries pianist Pete Billington, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Pete Cater.

Peterborough Jazz Club: Simon Spillett Quartet

The play is based on the tale of the French storyteller Charles Perrault. Here you will meet a wise and witty cat, his owner a simple guy Laučias, the Princess, the not-at-all-scary Hufflepuff and others.

The clever cat teaches children that every difficult situation in life can be solved. All you need is a little patience, wisdom – and all worries will be overcome. Purring witty cat will not leave indifferent even the biggest grump of the day!

The Raganiukes Theater: Batuotas katinas

Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Seriously Collins: The Genuine Tribute Show
Get ready to be transported back in time to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! “Seriously Collins” is not just a tribute show; it’s an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined an era.

Seriously Collins

Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable evening of tantalising entertainment and mesmerising performances. We invite you to let go of the ordinary and immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of burlesque, where glamour meets allure, and every moment is designed to ignite your senses.

Midnight Rogues Burlesque Presents: Blaze And Glimmer

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in The Aurator!

As seen on Deep Fake Neighbour Wars (ITVX), Comedy Central Live, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Life’s A Pitch (Sky), Don’t Hate The Playaz (ITV), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny (C4) & more.

Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour

Cat’s Cradle is set in the present day in an old coaching inn in a very typically English village, and deals with the events surrounding an almost forgotten kidnapping and possible murder which happened twelve years ago and was never solved. 

As the play opens, the Inspector who was originally in charge of the case which has blighted his career, returns to re-open the investigation to try to resolve it before he retires. However, he discovers that he is not welcome and is met with a conspiracy of silence from the villagers who all seem to have their own secrets to hide. As a result, he enlists the help of a local journalist in an attempt to get to the truth. 

Peterborough Playgoers – Cat’s Cradle

Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic
As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week.

Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic

After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

Silver Screenings: The Bike Riders

WiFi Wars returns with a very spooky version of the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!

WiFi Wars

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE is back and even more ROARSOME!
Join our brave Rangers for another action packed Dinosaur Adventure in the all new and exciting show: TROUBLE ON VOLCANO ISLAND.
When the island’s ancient volcano becomes active, it spells danger for everyone – including the Dinosaurs! It’s a race against time to help our Rangers and favourite Dinosaurs in this thrilling prehistoric expedition, to save Volcano Island from imminent disaster.

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Trouble on Volcano Island

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!”

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers

In a two hour laugh out loud extravaganza, Felicity Ward talks about something that no one has ever done before – she had a baby.

The show is about pregnancy, and not getting pregnant, and birth, and post-natal depression, and motherhood, and identity, and sexuality, and the disintegration of how things were, and missing home, and quorn, and transition lenses, and fingering. All the big things. All of them.

Felicity Ward I’m Exhausting

Will Young is embarking on his most intimate tour yet – taking shape as an up close and personal evening of acoustic performances, stories and conversation. The 50-date UK tour will kick off in September through to November.

Will Young: Light It Up Tour

At the centre of his own universe sits acting idol, Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa, the full extent of his misdemeanours is discovered, and all hell breaks loose.

Mask Theatre are proud to present two weeks of Coward’s finest work: Private Lives and Present Laughter. – Book early to take up our box office deal to save on tickets to see both shows!

A Couple o’ Cowards: Present Laughter

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a US horror parody from 1974, in which a descendent of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein discovers the means to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Silver Screenings: Young Frankenstein – 50th Anniversary

Tommy Cannon is a national treasure who became a household name as one half of Cannon & Ball. 
Tommy played the straight man to the late Bobby Ball as the double act dominated prime-time TV and live theatre for more than a decade

Rock On Tommy an Evening with Tommy Cannon

A nightmare is about to break free…
Herbert grew up in the Metropol. The eerie old cinema was his playground and prison – a place where endless late-night horror films were his only window to the world.

Forbidden from leaving by his disturbed parents, Herbert hid in its shadows and gorged on its movies. But what lurked in the Metropol’s darkness? And how did he manage to escape?

Shock Horror

A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; Touch follows one man’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.

Silver Screenings: Touch

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show “The Legends of American Country“ returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia.

Legends Of American Country

This powerhouse quintet combines wonderful melodies with virtuosic improvising, featuring  a front line of two of the most exciting musicians on the UK jazz scene. Paul Booth is an acclaimed, prize-winning saxophonist and has continually refined and expanded his talents as a solo artist, composer and bandleader, as well as establishing an elite reputation as a first call sideman for major contemporary music artists such as Jamiroquari, Chaka Khan and Steve Winwood, amongst many others. In 1993, at the age of 16, Paul became the youngest student on a degree course at the Royal Academy of Music and while still at the Academy he won the Best Modern Jazz Player award in the Young Jazz Player of the Year competition. One of the judges at this was Ronnie Scott, who likened Paul’s playing to that of the late Tubby Hayes. Paul is currently one of the most highly rated saxophonists of his generation and has released 7 highly acclaimed albums as leader. James Copus is an award winning jazz trumpeter who has established himself as one of the most exciting musicians on the London jazz scene. 

Peterborough Jazz Club: Paul Booth & James Copus Quintet

After last year’s successful premier, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker – a charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise.

Crown Ballet – The Nutcracker

Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe première, London seasons, UK and Australian tours this smash-hit, award-winning show is back! Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas pay glorious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music.

An Evening Without Kate Bush

“Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean you’re not being followed!”
Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence.

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

This US biographical sports drama chronicles the inspiring true story of a competitive swimmer, Trudy Ederle, who fought against societal challenges and became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926.

Silver Screenings: Young Woman And The Sea

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Madchester. He’s touring in support of his new book: Happy Mondays – and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock’n’roll star dubbed Britpop’s answer to WB Yeats.

Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays and Sundays

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy.
Taking the audience on a journey ‘in time’, a thrilling ride through their 30 years, the concert is a full theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes.

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS: IN TIME 30th Anniversary Tour

Lovedale is a piece of new writing that is being supported by Landmark Theatres. Written by Fiona Padfield and directed by Steve Keyworth

Lovedale

Against the wishes of NASA’s launch director, a persuasive marketing specialist is hired to sell the Apollo 11 mission to the US public in this uplifting romantic drama. Comic moments offer balance to scenes of threat.

Silver Screenings: Fly Me To The Moon

Gateway Film Festival in collaboration with Culture Community is proud to present a double bill of family-friendly features chosen by Culture Community to celebrate Black History Month

BHM Film Festival: Black Panther

Gateway Film Festival in collaboration with Culture Community is proud to present a family-friendly feature chosen by Culture Community to celebrate Black History Month.

BHM Film Festival: Are We There Yet?

Funnelwick Limb in association with Theatre Porto and Eastern Angles presents
The Chronicles of Atom & Luna
An epic fairytale by Murray Lachlan Young
Atom and Luna are twins. They never break any rules and never, ever go into the wood.

The Chronicles of Atom & Luna

Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

Black is the Color of my Voice

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Silver Screenings: Thelma

SYNOPSIS: Teenage Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) was educated in Africa by her scientist parents. When her family moves to the suburbs of Illinois, Cady finally gets to experience public school and gets a quick primer on the cruel, tacit laws of popularity that divide her fellow students into tightly knit cliques. She unwittingly finds herself in the good graces of an elite group of cool students dubbed “the Plastics,” but Cady soon realizes how her shallow group of new friends earned this nickname.

Mean Girls 20th Anniversary Screening

Gateway Film Festival in partnership with Bengali Sanskriti Club Peterborough are proud to present the first Peterborough Bengali Film Festival on Sunday 29th of September 2024, a vibrant celebration of Bengali cinema’s rich heritage, creativity, and innovation.

Peterborough Bengali Film Festival

Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live at the Apollo, fronting the Radio 4 panel show Best Medicine and starting a comedy school, she’s become a foster parent

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock

Fresh off the success of Oliver! PODS return to the Key Theatre Studio to bring you Little Shop Of Horrors. Written by the genius pairing of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin), this cult classic is sure to leave you wanting more.

PODS Present: Little Shop of Horrors

The best-selling pop concert experience Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show, returns on its UK Tour.
This show brings back-to-back chart-topping hits, incredible voices, and the electrifying energy of Little Mix to life on stage, captivating fans old and new in an unmissable celebration of their phenomenal music career.

Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show

Fresh off the success of Little Shop of Horrors and Oliver PODS return to the main auditorium to bring you a much loved classic.

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice.

Pods Presents: Beauty And The Beast

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles

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27 - 31 May, 2025

Pods Presents: Beauty And The Beast

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Rave On

1 - 5 Apr, 2025

Westwood Musical Society Presents: Annie

22 - 23 Mar, 2025

There’s a Monster in Your Show

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