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Apr

01 Fri 7:30PM

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

This fizzy and frisky, glittering gem of a show remains the best entertainment in town as Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra deliver another… read more

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Apr

01 Fri 7:00PM

Live Jazz in the Cottage

Sara Hawkes accompanied by Ivan Garford
Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and other jazz standards.

Places are limited and entry is by ticket… read more

Apr

01 Fri 7:30PM

Film Club ‘Frame’

Dear Film Lovers!

The film club “FRAME” invites you for second part of the art project “TRANSFORMER” lead by Tamsin Flower. More information on website… read more

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Apr

02 Sat 2:00PM

Tortoise & The Hare

Following the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs and Elves & the Shoemaker and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet bring… read more

Apr

02 Sat 10:00AM

Philosophy in the Park

Join Michael Reid at the Buttercross for April’s Philosophy in the Park discussion on what constitutes your real identity.

Free of charge and open… read more

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Apr

04 Mon 11:30AM

Exploring Easter: a drop-in event for families

Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th April

11.30am to 3pm at Peterborough Cathedral

Follow the trail around the Cathedral as the… read more

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04 Mon 7:00PM

Handmade In Peterborough

Our Craft Group meets every Monday from 7pm at the Brewery Tap in Peterborough city centre.   Our aim is to have a drink and have… read more

Apr

04 Mon 11:00AM

Kids Tree Climbing hosted by Nene Park Trust

Learn how to climb trees like a Ranger!

Suitable for 3 years +
Booking not required you can drop in any time… read more

Apr

05 Tue 10:30AM

Time Travellers returns!

In the return of last year’s hugely popular Time Travellers!, join us this Easter for a workshop with a difference! Try your hand at… read more

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Apr

05 Tue 12:30PM

Drawing Taster Workshop for Beginners: Portraits Stage 1 with Faye Gagel-Panchal.

During this taster workshop, you will learn how to draw a self-portrait at a basic level.
Classes with Faye Gagel-Panchal are limited to… read more

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Apr

05 Tue 7:30PM

Stacey Kent

The internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated vocalist, Stacey Kent, returns to The Key Theatre, Peterborough with a brand new concert, featuring music from her latest… read more

Apr

05 Tue 7:30PM

HAIRSPRAY the musical

Peterborough’s award-winning musical theatre society, PODS, presents HAIRSPRAY the musical
5 – 9 April 2016 @ 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm Saturday matinee) @ The Cresset, Peterborough… read more

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Apr

06 Wed 10:30AM

Time Travellers returns!

In the return of last year’s hugely popular Time Travellers!, join us this Easter for a workshop with a difference! Try your hand at… read more

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Apr

06 Wed 7:30PM

Jenny Eclair: How To Be A Middle Aged Woman (Without Going Insane)

Professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi… read more

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Apr

06 Wed 9:30AM

Art Workshop

A chance to paint in the John Clare Cottage and Gardens.
This is the first in a series of art workshops led by the artist… read more

Apr

06 Wed 7:00PM

The Roman Roads of Peterborough

A talk by a Peterborough local, Rick Kelly, on the Roman roads around Greater Peterborough… read more

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Apr

07 Thu 10:30AM

Time Travellers returns!

In the return of last year’s hugely popular Time Travellers!, join us this Easter for a workshop with a difference! Try your hand at… read more

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07 Thu 7:30PM

Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook

An international cast present a spellbinding homage to Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring songs from musical classics such as; ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘The… read more

Apr

07 Thu 7:00PM

Holme Village Pre-School Pamper & Prosecco Evening

Due to the huge success of last year we are thrilled to be opening our doors for the Holme Village Pre-School Pamper & Prosecco… read more

Apr

07 Thu 10:30AM

Easter Piccolo

Our musicians in April will include Deirdre Culloty and Pippa Wilson, both on flute. We hope to confirm a third musician soon.

As usual admission… read more

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08 Fri 7:30PM

‘The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his band

Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating… read more

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Apr

08 Fri 7:45PM

David Morgan

David Morgan loves a great many things; boys, television, lists of three things… He’d love to tell you about them.

You might have seen… read more

Apr

08 Fri 10:00AM

Peterborough Art Society Exhibition

Peterborough At Society – Promoting art throughout Peterborough City

Art exhibition 8th – 10th april

Thorpe Hall, Thorpe Road, Peterborough (Next to Sue ryder Cafe) 10am – 4pm… read more

Apr

09 Sat 10:30AM

Georgian Family Tea Party

Put a spring in your Saturdays this spring and bring the family to the Museum for a tea party with a twist! With Georgian parlour… read more

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Apr

09 Sat 7:30PM

Lee Memphis King 2016

There are Elvis tributes….. and then there’s Lee Memphis King.

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence… read more

Apr

09 Sat 10:00AM

Burghley Fine Food Market

Come and meet around 30 local suppliers in a celebration of local produce with handmade cheeses, artisan breads, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare… read more

Apr

09 Sat 7:00PM

The House of Secrets

The issue of sex trafficking will be explored in a new contemporary play, which involves audiences walking around a representation of a brothel inside a… read more

Apr

09 Sat 10:00AM

Must Farm Comes to Flag Fen

Flag Fen Archaeology Park
Sat 9 – Sun 10 April 2016
10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
This Easter, head to Flag Fen for an archaeological extravaganza… read more

Apr

09 Sat 10:30PM

Tallawah

Charters are excited about the upcoming performance from Tallawah, an amazing band that has been formed out of a love for Reggae and the humble… read more

Apr

11 Mon 9:00PM

The Ship Inn Oundle Acoustic Bluegrass Music

A Monthly Acoustic Music Event On the second Monday of every month the Ship hosts the Acoustic American Bluegrass Music Session.

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11 Mon 7:00PM

Handmade In Peterborough

Our Craft Group meets every Monday from 7pm at the Brewery Tap in Peterborough city centre.   Our aim is to have a drink and have… read more

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Apr

12 Tue 12:30PM

Drawing Taster Workshop for Beginners: Portraits Stage 2 with Faye Gagel-Panchal

During this taster workshop, you will learn how to draw a self-portrait at a basic level but will have the opportunity to develop your… read more

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Apr

12 Tue 7:30PM

The Wedding Singer

Westwood Musical Society return to the Key after last year’s sell-out run of Sister Act. Its 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart… read more

Apr

12 Tue 1:30PM

Discover Wild Food

Get tips on collecting and identifying wild food.

Suitable for ages: 12+

 

Meeting point: To be confirmed at time of booking.

Booking information: Booking… read more

Apr

12 Tue 1:00PM

Lunchtime piano concert – Irena Radić

After a break for Easter, Tuesdays Till Two resumes with the first in its Spring season of lunchtime concerts. Pianist Irena Radić will return to… read more

Apr

13 Wed 10:30AM

Painting Days with Sandra Peck – Pen and Wash

Sandra Peck is Resident Artist and tutor at Barnsdale Gardens. She has been teaching for over 25 years and runs regular workshops at various locations… read more

Apr

14 Thu 7:30PM

Peterborough Arts Cinema: The Lady In The Van

When Alan Bennett offered the temporary use of his drive to a homeless woman in the 1970s, she parked her battered van outside his front… read more

Apr

15 Fri 5:30PM

Private View. Wendy Dominguez: 50 Shades Of…..

On Friday 15th April from 5.30pm-8pm, the award winning outlet, Art in the Heart which fuses national standard quality with community and described… read more

Apr

15 Fri 10:30PM

Donut Live at Charters

Friday 15th April, Charters welcomes Donut. Donut are an energetic 4 piece band who will be performing a variety of hits covering wide range of… read more

Apr

16 Sat 9:30PM

Bianca & The Top Cats

Saturday 16th April, we welcome Bianca & The Top Cats.
Playing a mixture of acoustic and electric Blues, Jazz, Soul and popular music.  Earthy, raw… read more

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Apr

17 Sun 1:30PM

Giselle (Delayed Live Screening)

Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet. It transformed the dance world when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre… read more

Apr

17 Sun 7:45PM

Ruby Turner

For many years Ruby Turner has been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced. Ruby can breathe life and… read more

Apr

17 Sun 10:00AM

Peterborough Museum 200th Anniversary

Sunday 17 April, 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the building which now houses Peterborough Museum. To celebrate we… read more

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Apr

18 Mon 7:00PM

Handmade In Peterborough

Our Craft Group meets every Monday from 7pm at the Brewery Tap in Peterborough city centre.   Our aim is to have a drink and have… read more

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Apr

18 Mon 8:00PM

Charters Open Mic

Your host for this event is Bon Rogers-White.
If you can sing, or play an instrument then we need you!!!
All performers welcome 8pm… read more

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Apr

19 Tue 10:00AM

Fantastitch

An exhibition of textile art created by members of the Peterborough branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild.

This exhibition will show a selection of beautiful and… read more

Apr

19 Tue 1:00PM

Lunchtime concert: Nina Bunting and Joe Conway (soprano and piano)

Our second lunchtime concert of 2016 will feature the performers from our March Piccolo: singer Nina Bunting, and pianist and composer Joe Conway. Nina, just… read more

Apr

20 Wed 7:30PM

The Mozart Project Live

Renowned chamber music performers, Ensemble DeNOTE present a live stage show of the multi award-winning digital book, The Mozart Project. Using innovative digital technology… read more

Apr

20 Wed 8:00PM

Drama on Tap

We’ve been partying nonstop to celebrate THE RETURN OF DRAMA ON TAP on the 20th April at the Brewery Tap at 8:30pm … and… read more

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21 Thu 7:30PM

An Evening With Sophie Hannah

As part of Stamford Verse Festival 2016 Cambridge based Sophie Hannah is coming to perform at the Arts Centre. She is a bestselling author of… read more

Apr

21 Thu 1:00PM

Piano recital by Jill Crossland

Distinguished international pianist Jill Crossland returns to the Cathedral to give a free lunchtime recital.

Jill’s programme will include:

Bach English Suite No. 2… read more

Apr

21 Thu 6:00PM

Future Network

 

Future Network is a quarterly, informal evening hosted by Metal for artists, organisations and creative businesses working in all disciplines to come together to… read more

Apr

21 Thu 7:30PM

Peterborough Arts Cinema: Brooklyn

Saoirse Ronan plays Eilis, a teenage girl growing up in Ireland’s County Wexford with her older sister and widowed mother in the early 1950… read more

Apr

21 Thu 7:30PM

Crime and Punishment Walk

Follow our Victorian policeman around the City Centre to hear tales of Peterborough’s grim past. Find out where the city’s gaols were and… read more

Apr

22 Fri 7:30PM

The Counterfeit Stones – 25×5

The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2016 with yet another “Sham Rock” experience, 25 X 5. Their skillfully mixed cocktail of classic hits… read more

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Apr

23 Sat 10:30AM

Caring for Costume

As part of the Pride, Prejudice & Peterborough exhibition, fine examples of Georgian costume from the Museum’s collection will be showcased. This exciting new… read more

Apr

23 Sat 7:30PM

Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show

With The Wilburys never actually going on tour, perhaps partly due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison in 1988, played here by Paul Hopkins… read more

Apr

23 Sat 7:30PM

The Mayor’s Concert with the Royal Anglian Regiment Band

The proceeds from this concert will be used to support the Mayor of Peterborough’s chosen charities.

Each year the Mayor selects a small number… read more

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Apr

23 Sat 6:30PM

Open Mic Session

“A chance to perform”
You are invited to come along to the Café at the John Clare Cottage to play your instruments, sing or listen… read more

Apr

23 Sat 7:45PM

NOASIS + Guests // Met Lounge

‘’St Georges Day Special’’

NOASIS + Guests
The Met Lounge, Peterborough

Saturday 23rd April

Noasis are the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five piece super… read more

Apr

23 Sat 10:30PM

Rocket 57

Saturday 23rd April Charters will welcome local band Rocket ’57 for a rock rolling Christmas. As you can likely guess from their name Rocket ’57… read more

Apr

23 Sat 11:00AM

The Lonely Anzac Poppy Workshop

These free workshops at 11 and 1pm are to create hand felted poppies as part of an artwork to commemorate the 100 years since the… read more

Apr

24 Sun 7:30PM

Talon – The Best of The Eagles

In 2016 Talon presents a brand-new production of their award winning ‘Best of Eagles’. This stunning production is a show of two halves with… read more

Apr

24 Sun 7:30PM

Peterborough Jazz Club – Tom Green Septet

Tom Green (Trombone/Compositions), Tommy Andrews (Alto/Soprano Saxophones), Sam Miles (Tenor Saxophone), James Davison (Trumpet/Flugelhorn), Sam James (Piano), Misha Mullov-Abbado (Double Bass… read more

Apr

24 Sun 2:30PM

Glasshouse Acoustic Session at The Key Theatre Riverside Bar

At this month’s session we’re delighted to present The Palmeston Ukelele Band (PUB), Poor Boy, Jenny Eva, The Christian Smith Band and Tim… read more

Apr

25 Mon 6:30PM

Chris Drury: Wandering – International Artist Talk

International Artist Talk

Peterborough City Gallery

25 April

6.30pm

£6.50, booking essential

Phone Key theatre, 01733 207239

(Pre-paid tickets can be picked… read more

Apr

26 Tue 8:15PM

Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe

Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will remember forever…The Strictly Come Dancing favourites perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and… read more

Apr

26 Tue 1:00PM

Lunchtime concert: Ellen Porter and Alec Hone (cello and piano)

In the third lunchtime concert of our Spring season, we are delighted to present another talented young musician – cellist Elen Porter. From Prokofiev to Schumann… read more

Apr

27 Wed 6:30PM

The Manuscripts of John Clare

Join us for this special evening with the city’s Archivist to explore the manuscripts of local romantic poet John Clare. The Peterborough Archives Service… read more

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Apr

27 Wed 7:30PM

Stones in His Pockets

A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for their latest… read more

Apr

27 Wed 7:30PM

Water vole surveys in the Middle Level

Talk by Ruth Hawksley, Water for Wildlife Officer at the Wildlife Trust BCN, presenting the results of a recent resurvey of two Middle Level drainage… read more

Apr

27 Wed 8:00PM

Comedy Club May 2016

AN exceptional lineup this month – book early!

Headliner Nathan Caton has appeared on BBC1′s Live at the Apollo, Radio 4′s Can’t Tell… read more

Apr

28 Thu 8:00PM

Joe Lycett: That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett

The self-proclaimed ‘absolute lad’ is back with an all new stand-up show, following appearances on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10… read more

Apr

28 Thu 9:30AM

Make a Willow Pheasant

Rutland Willow will teach you how to make things from willow by progressing through making a panel, a fish and then finish with a pheasant… read more

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Apr

28 Thu 7:30PM

Swan Lake presented by The Vienna Ballet

Swan Lake

Presented by The Vienna Festival Ballet

Music by Tchaikovsky

One of the best know love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival… read more

Apr

28 Thu 7:30PM

Peterborough Arts Cinema: Tangerine

Newcomer Kitana Kiki Rodriguez brings a punchy authenticity to the role of Sin-Dee, a transgender sex worker on a Christmas Eve warpath for her… read more

Apr

29 Fri 9:30PM

CJ HATT

Friday 29th April,  Charters presents CJ Hatt.
CJ is a local singer/songwriter with a passion for making music and bringing music to other peoples… read more

Apr

30 Sat 7:30PM

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920’s and 1930’s. The fun… read more

Apr

30 Sat 10:00AM

Flourish & thrive – healthy, wholefood, vegan cooking workshops

Learn how to create delicious and super healthy plant based whole foods that will nourish and nurture your health and well-being.

This is a… read more

Peterborough Presents De-Stress Fest

Apr

30 Sat 7:30PM

De-Stress 2016

De-Stress Fest 2016

Spring clean the mind and refresh the body – a home-grown Peterborough festival of uplifting arts & health activities.

30th April… read more

Apr

30 Sat 10:30PM

Lexie Green

Charters are delighted to welcome back Lexie Green & The Indigo Blue, as they perform live at Charters.

In 6 short years Lexie has gone… read more

Apr

30 Sat 11:00AM

Stepping into Hospital History walk

Peterborough celebrates 200 years since medicine was freely available in the city on 4 May 2016. As part of this anniversary, join local historian Stephen… read more

Apr

30 Sat 2:00PM

Stepping into Hospital History walk

Peterborough celebrates 200 years since medicine was freely available in the city on 4 May 2016. As part of this anniversary, join local historian Stephen… read more