The Cresset in Peterborough is all set to host a series of captivating events that promise to offer something memorable for everyone. From the iconic sounds of Big Country’s ‘Return to Steeltown’ tour to the electrifying drama of DOA Wrestling, and from the nostalgic tunes of The Drifters to the magical world of Cinderella, this venue is the place to be. Whether you are a music aficionado, a sports fan, or a family looking for a delightful pantomime experience, The Cresset’s diverse calendar ensures each event is a standout celebration of culture and entertainment.

A Dazzling Line-up at The Cresset: Music, Magic, and More

From the energetic beats of Ska to the breathtaking homage to Queen, The Cresset in Peterborough is hosting a lineup of unforgettable events. Ska enthusiasts will revel in 'Too Much Too Young,' while the thrilling 'Crazy Bingo Party' promises an eccentric mix of fun. Tribute acts, from Luke Combs to Queen, and decades celebration through Club 80's and Ultra 90's Vs 2000's, ensure there's something for every music lover. The artistic flair of The Wizard of Oz - Adult Panto and gripping narratives like 'The Makings of a Murderer 2' make this series a cultural feast not to be missed.

Experience Unforgettable Musical Adventures at The Cresset

The Cresset in Peterborough is set to host a series of remarkable events from February to April 2025, promising an eclectic mix of musical tributes, theatrical performances, and crime-solving tales. Whether you’re a fan of drag performances, Coldplay hits, or ABBA classics, there’s something for everyone. Join us for this exciting journey through various genres and eras, featuring talented artists who will captivate audiences with their exceptional performances.

A Spectacular Line-Up at The Cresset: From Musical Tributes to Thrilling Theatrical Performances

Get ready to be enthralled as The Cresset in Peterborough becomes the epicenter of spectacular performances this spring. With a lineup featuring tributes to legendary bands like The Beatles and Bon Jovi, iconic acts like Showaddywaddy, and family-friendly adventures, The Cresset promises a month of unforgettable music and entertainment. Whether you're a fan of rock and roll, looking for a nostalgic journey, or in search of something magical for the kids, there's something for everyone. Dive into our detailed exploration of these upcoming events that are sure to leave lasting impressions.

A Month of Musical Marvels: Get Ready for Unforgettable Performances at The Cresset!

Bee Gees and Abba double headline show featuring NON-STOP HITS like Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Tragedy, Dancing Queen, Mama Mia, Waterloo and so many more . . . . 

Over 2 hours of party, feel good anthems to get you dancing in the isles. 

World class Tribute Vocalists and Musicians will transport you back to the magic ear of Disco/Pop, so bring along all the Dancing Queens and let’s keep this music Stayin’ Alive!

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BeeGees + ABBA in concert experience

The Cresset

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear:
Dobie Gray -“Out On The Floor”, R Dean Taylor-“There’s A Ghost In My House”, Frank Wilson-“Do I love You-Indeed I Do”, Gloria Jones-“Tainted Love”, Al Wilson-“The Snake”, Yvonne Baker-“You Didn’t Say A Word”, Jimmy Radcliffe-“Long After Tonight Is Over”, Garnet Mimms-“Looking For You”, Dean Parrish-“I’m On My Way” and many, many more

Northern Live – Do I Love You

Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant 'The Serial Killer Next Door' tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of "Killer Couples."

Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples 2025 Tour

A stunning and theatrical 9 piece line up celebrate their 25th anniversary, taking the audience on an immersive journey from 1965-1994. Revisit the psychedelic Syd years, Dark Side, Animals, The Wall and beyond with the ultimate Pink Floyd experience, exploring each era and anthemic album. 

Pure Floyd (25th Anniversary Tour)

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you - THE ROLLING CLONES! A veritable time machine with all the pomp and circumstance of the wildest band of the swinging sixties and beyond! If ever you wondered what all the fuss was about an evening with THE CLONES will enlighten you.


The Rolling Clones

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.  With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

T.Rextasy

Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UKs most highly skilled and reputable rock musicians and female rock vocalists … this spellbinding concert will take you on a rollercoaster ride of Meatloafs greatest hits of all time including – Anything For Love – Bat Out Of Hell – Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad – Dead Ringer For Love and many, many more

Heaven Can Wait

This brand-new production takes you on a journey through the iconic music of these legendary artists. With tribute performances to Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, backed by a sensational live band, you'll be transported back in time to the golden era of rock 'n' roll.


The Class of 55

You are cordially invited to meet the Mothers of the Brides - three besties who are up to their necks in nuptials, directing their daughters up the bridal path to wedded bliss. All three women are doing their best to keep the matrimonial mayhem to a minimum and avoid deadlock over wedlock.

Weddings can be wacky, weird or worthy, but they’re all wonderfully unique and the mothers of the brides know all about it. From dream dresses to nightmare guests. From fiddly fascinators to flippin’ impossible First Dance choreography. These gals have scaled the peaks and rugby-tackled the perils of wedding planning.

Mothers Of The Brides

Multi Award winning Stacy Green lends her unique talent to the fantastic celebration of Annie Lennox and The Eurythmics. With her fabulous band and her very own ‘Dave Stewart’ you can rock the night away to such classics as ‘Love is a Stranger’, ‘Here comes the rain again’, ‘Sisters are doing it for themselves’ and the incomparable ‘Sweet Dreams’ Enjoy

Yourythmics

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014. The past twenty years have seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet..ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that leaves people with warm hearts and smiles on their faces. 

Red Hot Chilli Pipers + The Red Hot Chilli Dancers

Join us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond.

Using evocative imagery, video and narration to enhance the magic, this acclaimed production will take you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career.

Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook

Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage.
Sharing his personal story – the childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye – Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. 
Intuitively drawn to members of the audience, he brings forward direct messages from the other side. Don't worry about where you're sitting, Stuart will find you if he has a message for you! 

Stuart Michael – Psychic Medium

Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Showstating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doingDolly and Kenny so well for so long”

The World’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is coming with an award winning cast! - As Seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway”

COUNTRY SUPERSTARS THEATRE TOUR – Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour

Craig Revel Horwood Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing

A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands. BJF are committed to reviving the 80/90s style show, receiving rave reviews from fans and venue's all over the UK. Every performance is action packed and delivered with the artistry, energy and Passion of the real thing, A stunning stage show coupled with effects and explosions! will make you believe you're watching the Real Bon Jovi from back in their heyday. This show is guaranteed to give any fan of Bon Jovi ‘One Wild Night’

BON JOVI FOREVER ‘One Wild Night Tour’

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

Direct from the West Ends Adelphi theatre, The Roy Orbison Story takes you on a musical journey celebrating the rock n roll hall of fame and 6-time ‘Grammy’ award winning “Big O”.


Critics have described Barry Steeles performance as the American singer, songwriter, and musician as “Incredible (North West End) “Spinetingling”(what’s good to do.) The Stage said the show was “True, Identikit Brilliance”. 

Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story

Once upon a time, in the land of fairy tales, Chester the Castle Jester has muddled up all invitations to The Royal Ball

Join him as he goes on an adventure to meet Cinderella at The Royal Castle, The Little Mermaid Under The Sea, Princess Rapunzel in the Tallest Tower, Belle in her little bookshop in Paris and The Snow Queen in the freezing village of Snowy dale to deliver all the invitations by hand to make they all make it to The Enchanted Princess Ball.

The Enchanted Princess Ball

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of 
muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! 
 
Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent? If you were left craving 
more, then get ready to experience their live stage show where YOU can be the ultimate judge!  Get 
ready because Forbidden Nights is coming! 

Forbidden Nights 2025

Since forming in 2004, Oasish have taken the tribute world by storm. The attention to detail is incredible and many have hailed them as being better than the real thing!

They have performed at Wembley Stadium, The National Indoor Arena, Manchester Academy and are the only band to perform at the now world famous Glastonbudget Festival EVERY single year its been running.​

Oasish

Celebrating an epic 10 years of UK and global touring, the award-winning Frankie's Guys are renowned as the UK’s leading tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Accompanied by an incredible live band, the show includesall of the iconic Four Seasons’ hits including Big Girls Don’t Cry, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, and many more.

Frankie’s Guys

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

Showaddywaddy

Paying homage to the greatest band in history, ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ take you through the whole of the Beatles’ career; from the early days of ‘Beatlemania’ (She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand) across the Atlantic to conquer the USA (Help!, Ticket To Ride), through the ‘Summer of Love’ and Psychedelia (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Strawberry Fields Forever) then finally down the ‘Long and Winding Road’ to the end of the 1960’s, for the Beatles’ final live performance as a group (Get Back, Come Together).

The Upbeat Beatles

An award - winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘ Swiftie ’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

TaylorMania

Returning to the Cresset, the high energy Absolute Reggae show will be bringing those sunshine reggae vibes back onto stage with a 10 piece band, including a 3 piece horn section and 4 vocalists.

The Absolute Reggae show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, John Holt, Ken Boothe and UB40 to name a few.

Absolute Reggae

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Musicis a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Knowing Me Knowing You, SOS, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more!

Thank ABBA For The Music

Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant. 

Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.

The Makings of a Murderer 2 – The Real Manhunter

Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.


The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres.

Coldplace

Follow Adult Panto Tour ‘over the rainbow’ for an all new adventure to the merry old land of oz in THE WIZARD OF OZ 

Starring MARINA SUMMERS (Drag Race UK vs The World Finalist and Drag Race Phillipines) as GLINDA, DIVINA DE CAMPO (Drag Race UK Season 1 and Adult Panto Favourite) as THE WIZARD and A’WHORA (Drag Race UK Season 2) as THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST Get ready meet our ‘friends of Dorothy’ as you’ve never seen them before as they go off to see The Wizard in a naughty tale full of camp and filthy fun!

The Wizard of Oz – Adult Panto

Come with us on this spectacular trip back to the unforgettable era of dance anthems, House, Chart, Club Classics, Drum n Bass, Trance and Hip Hop. Feel good tunes from over 2 decades. 

Ultra 90’s Vs 2000’s

The concert is a stunning celebration of the music of one of the greatest singers of our time.

Starring Alexandra Darby - as seen on ITV’s This Morning - and an outstanding live band, the audience is taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, I'm Alive, All By Myself, Because You Loved Me, Think Twice, My Heart Will Go On and many more. . .

Celine – My Heart Will Go On

The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. 

Hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns & Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham, Deacon Blue! and many, many more are crammed into a non-stop, musical trip, back-combed, to the time that fashion forgot.

Club 80’s

For over a decade , Killer Rhapsody have been blowing people’s minds with the hottest and most riveting tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. Amazing harmonies and large orchestration. This is not your usual run of the mill QUEEN TRIBUTE. This is an EXPERIENCE! This is A NIGHT OF QUEEN. 

A Night of Queen – Performed by Killer Rhapsody

With sold out shows up and down the UK and Ireland, Luke Combs UK do not fail on attention to detail. The image of Luke Combs and more importantly that North Carolina country vocal and sound are on full display in this country music show, with an unreal closeness to the real thing. The band perform all of Luke’s hits and fans favourites from across all of his albums and continue to wow audiences who come for their country fix! 

LUKE COMBS UK Tribute in concert

Back for another night of Crazy Bingo Fun with Bingo Bob & Disco Dave!  Expect a night of amazing bingo fun with Dance Offs, Tie breakers, Rave Rounds, Traditional Bingo & Musical Bingo, topped off with our award winning Disco Dave playing tunes until midnight!

Crazy Bingo Party

The ultimate show for any Ska fan, join us as we go 'One step beyond' to celebrate the iconic 2Tone records and the artists who brought this sound to the world in this high-energy, feel good show. 

Featuring the finest Ska musicians from across the UK and a full 9-Piece live band, prepare to rock-steady and get ready to embark on a non-stop musical feast for the senses with a huge array of hits from the likes of 'Madness, Bad Manners, The Specials, The Selecter, The Bodysnatchers and much more. 

Too Much Too Young

Having gained critical acclaim around the UK, in a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”…. take a trip down memory lane as you re-live the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience. 

The Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers Experience Show

After the huge success of the 2024 tour, it’s unbelievable Jeff…he is coming back, and he’s bringing a very special pal!

On 22nd January the Cresset plays host to an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling; anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years.

AN EVENING WITH JEFF STELLING, plus very special guest Paul Merson

Just like their forebears, Voodoo Room are a classic three piece. First up is journey-man guitarist Peter Orr. He has been thrilling audiences throughout the UK and Europe for over 3decades, mashing up classic riff based rock anthems, with the energy and style evocative of their time. His jaw dropping solos and epic vocal styling's, have wowed all those lucky enough to experience this virtuoso inject new life into the classics! 

Voodoo Room a night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

You shall go to the ball! With a ticket to The Cresset’s pantomime for 2024 – Cinderella.

The original fairytale, Cinderella is a classic pantomime, where good inevitably triumphs over evil, and they all live happily ever after. Join us in December 2024 as we cheer for Cinders, wonder at the magic of the Fairy Godmother, boo the ugly sisters and laugh along with Buttons.

Expect plenty of song and dance, music and magic, and loads of audience participation – because in Pantoland, it’s always behind you!

Cinderella

Book fast to make sure you don't miss an incredible night of uplifting entertainment with this legendary group. 

Featuring timeless classics such as Saturday Night At The Movies, You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book, Save The Last Dance For Me, Under The Board walk, and many, many more!

The Drifters

"Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping spectacle like no other when DOA Wrestling comes to The Cresset! As the lights dim and the crowd roars, fans can expect an electrifying blend of athleticism, drama, and pure entertainment. From the moment the first bell rings, you'll witness jaw-dropping acrobatics, bone-crushing power moves, and fierce rivalries that ignite the arena.

Dynamic Over-The-Top Action Wrestling

‘Steeltown’ was the second studio album by Big Country which was recorded at ABBA’s Polar Studios in Stockholm with production from Steve Lillywhite. Released in October, 1984 Bruce Watson remembers the time very well, amid the nationwide strife back in the UK, fully in the grip of the Miners Strike: “We started work on Steeltown back in June 1984 at Abba’s studio. My Dad was a miner, so what we did was knuckle down to hard work for six weeks”. 

Big Country ‘return To Steeltown’ Tour + Mike Peters Of The Alarm

This Breath-taking candlelight concert features all the iconic hits from Michaels’s most successful album ‘Christmas’ selling over 12 million copies worldwide. 

As well as all the iconic Christmas songs you can also expect to hear powerful performances of his hits including, ‘Home, Feeling Good, Haven’t Met You Yet, Cry Me A River’ and many more all performed live by the world’s number one tribute to Michael Bublé & his Incredible Band.

Good Evening Mr Bublé

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many. 

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Tu Danse Studios are delighted to be presenting their 2024 Annual production. On Broadway will not only showcase the wonderful talent of the students who attend Dance & Performing Arts classes at Tu Danse but will also feature music from many of the best loved Musical theatre shows

Tu Danse Presents On Broadway

From the producers of the hugely popular Bon Jovi Forever ‘One Wild Night Tour’ Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. 
Expect fireworks, flames, amazing lighting and exacting attention to detail as this amazing 5 piece band, who have numerous recording credits and having travelled the Globe extensively, recreate hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen and many more! 

The U.K Rock Show 2024

Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.

Genesis Connected

Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hitsCould You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriffand many more reggae classics.

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia. Join them for a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and Carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past. Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life” with its shimmering stage set, stunning costumes, beautiful Christmas trees and even falling snow, this is the perfect pre-Christmas treat, warming your heart on the coldest winter’s day, taking us all back to a time when Christmas was “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”.

Christmas Memories 2024

The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo’s of all time - The Everly Brothers. 

Just like Don and Phil Everly, The Temple Brothers are real life brothers, and that is why their voices blend so perfectly and sound uncannily like The Everly Brothers themselves. 
The Show also stars Buddy Walker giving his awesome tribute to Buddy Holly and the talented Pete Gill’s amazing, piano pumping tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis. 

Everlys and Friends – The Live Tribute Show

Endorsed and licensed by the now legendary Cavern Club, where The Beatles famously performed,
The Cavern Beatles are one of the country’s longest established tribute shows. 

THE CAVERN BEATLES – “The Fab Four Incarnate”

Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music. Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers. . . this is the Lost in Music of Country! 

Country Roads

Join the Sing for Life choir as they perform live on stage with Peterborough Voices in a charity concert supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

The culmination of a ten week project which has seen many of the choir start singing from scratch, the concert will feature a varied programme of choral favourites, ballads and songs from the shows.

Sing For Life 2024

Due to safeguarding and child protection considerations the use of photographic and recording equipment is strictly prohibited inside the theatre at any time.

Failure to comply with this request could result in you being asked to leave without a refund.

The venue also reserves the right to request you delete any images or film taken.

Rock ‘n’ Roll School Singing Day Concert

Rhythm of the Dance celebrates 25 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet and returns to
the UK with a brand new Christmas production in 2024.  

Join us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive
songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists and world-champion dancers.

Rhythm of the Dance

AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act. They deliver a critically acclaimed High Voltage two hour rock ’n’ roll set with not only cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps but a journey that takes fans from one of the best-selling albums of all time ‘Back in Black’ through to the 2020 release ‘PWR UP’, with a healthy dose of the classics from the Bon Scott era. 

Livewire The Ac/dc Show

Album Celebrations present Fleetwood Bac - performing  The album ‘Rumours’ Plus a 2nd Set of Greatest Hits.
Fleetwood Bac have been rated by The Times newspaper as one of the U.K.'s top 5 tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones.
Fans include original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who joined the band several times on stage, and Peter Green's official biographer Martin Celmins.

Fleetwood Bac

 Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world. 

Simon Reeve To The Ends Of The Earth

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time! School of Rock is a high energy musical based on the hit movie. The show follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?

School Of Rock

In Stoke on Trent in the early seventies, a young Gordon Hendricks played to an imaginary crowd. Harmonizing his voice to a constant soundtrack, played on repeat by his sisters. The music was Rock n Roll. The Artist was Elvis. 

The King’s Voice starring Gordon Hendricks as Elvis

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2024 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Magic of Motown 2024

It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.
A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. 

Cirque The Greatest Show

UB40, the Legacy – performed by the internationally acclaimed Johnny2bad recreating the greatest sounds from Birmingham reggae legends UB40. 

UB40 The Legacy performed by Johnny 2 Bad

Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time! As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but this time, we're turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as they headline the ultimate rock concert line-up the world has ever seen. 

The History of Rock

Join Baga Chipz MBE; actress, singer-songwriter, comedian, ex-Page 3 Model, Ladies Darts Champion, professional shoplifter and MILF, as she embarks on a nationwide theatre tour coming to a town near you! Due to the success of last year's tour, the Rupaul Drag Race UK star is coming back bigger, MUCH BETTA and very, very harsh! Expect hilarious outrageous crass blue comedy, live vocals, dazzling costumes, drunken antics and the tale of a single mum from the Black Country who became one of the nation's best loved stars. Hosted by the fabulous gender bender Mutha Tucka, this is one show not to be missed! Expect various adult themes so don’t bring ya bloody kids! 

Baga Chipz – Material Girl ‘Much Betta!’ Tour 2024

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And it’s bigger than ever.

Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

An Evening of Burlesque

Get ready to dance the night away at our Silent Disco! Join us for an unforgettable evening of 80's, 90's, and 00's hit music.
Grab your friends and immerse yourself in the ultimate throwback experience.

Silent Disco

There are very few soap characters that are remembered more than Eastenders’ Heather Trott, lover of cheese, George Michael and best friends with Shirl! But what happened to actress Cheryl Fergison after her character was so brutally murdered with a picture frame hurled at her head by the young Ben Mitchell? Cheryl’s life has resembled a soap plot of her own including an array of other acting roles in tours such as Menopause the Musical, playing herself in Catherine Tate’s Hard Cell as well as numerous appearances in shows such as Dodger and David Walliams’ Hansel and Gretel and her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Cheryl is thrilled to be performing at The Cresset as it’s a return to her childhood home as she lived in Bretton from the age of nine until she left for drama school at 20. Cheryl will be telling us her memories of living in Peterborough with stories from her early career and of course, her time in Eastenders as Heather and just last year her performance in the Cresset’s pantomime ! An Evening with Cheryl Fergison’ promises to lift the lid on some showbiz stories and she’ll also sing for you from her wide ranging repertoire and showing you film clips from some of her magical moments.

An Evening with Cheryl Fergison

Defying Gravity - West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on
the West End Stage.
Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of
incredible vocalists and an all female band, this is a must-see for anyone who loves musical
theatre.

Defying Gravity – West End Women

“Let’s get the party started” and Join us for an incredible night with the world’s number one tribute to one the best-selling female artists of all time.

This breath-taking and energetic production recreates performances from Pink’s live concert tours, featuring all of her greatest hits such as, So What, Perfect, Try, Just like a pill, Get The Party Started and many, many more!

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