What’s on | Editor’s pick – February 2015
Absolutely historical
If the BBC’s luscious production of Wolf Hall is getting you in a 16th century kind of mood, then look no further than Peterborough Museum on Sunday, 1 February for a juicy, fat slice of life, Tudor-style. Meet Tudor characters such as the barber surgeon with his gruesome cures, mind your manners with a Tudor lady, handle arms and armour with Tudor soldiers or try some period food. A drop-in event, so there’s no need to pre-book. (Admission £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions, £8 families, under 5s and Heritage Pass holders free.)
At home with the Tudors
Sunday, 1 February, 10 am – 5 pm
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Leanin’ on a Lampost…
Although one may not ever become as proficient on the ukelele as the late, great George Formby, it’s still fun trying. Team up with The Palmerston Arms’s ukelele orchestra, which meets every Thursday at 8 pm, for some strings ‘n’ fine ale. Beginners (and George Formby fans) most welcome.
Ukelele Night at The Palmerston Arms
Thursday, 5 February, 8 pm (and every Thursday at this time, actually)
The Palmerston Arms, 82 Oundle Road, Peterborough
www.palmerston-arms.co.uk
Stage on screen
Another chance to enjoy some top-notch theatre courtesy of the good people at Key Theatre, and all their technical wizardry.
Love’s Labour’s Lost – live from the Royal Shakespeare Company
Wednesday, 11 February, 7 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Boom boom!
Before Mr Bloom, before Justin Fletcher… there was Basil Brush. A 70s icon, now reinvigorated and with a brand new human friend, Mr Stephen, The Brush is back with plenty of songs, jokes and general silliness. All together now: boom boom!
Basil Brush
Sunday, 22 February, 11 am and 2.30 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Arts hotbed
A chance for young people from all over the region to find out what Peterborough can offer in terms of arts education and opportunities. For ages 7 to18+ combining music, dance, drama, spoken word and visual arts.
Young Producers’ Takeover
Saturday, 7 February, all day
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
