What’s on | Editor’s pick – April 2016
Music for little ones
A fantastic way to introduce your children to music, Piccolo returns to St John the Baptist church for every first Thursday in the month, providing classical concerts for the under fives.
Piccolo
Thursday, 7 April, 10.30 – 11.30 am
St John the Baptist, Peterborough City Centre, Cathedral Square, Peterborough
Toe-tapping treat
Your final chance to catch Hairspray, the latest barn-storming production from PODS (Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society). Follow the tale of Tracy Turnblad as she battles to be crowned Miss Hairspray 1962…
Hairspray
Saturday, 9 April, 7.30 pm
The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough
www.cresset.co.uk
Vroom vroom
Summer’s coming, holidays need booking – and lots and lots of destinations are really expensive. Thumb your nose at hiked-up hotel prices and eye-watering flight packages with your own motorhome – the holiday accommodation that goes where you want, when you want. There will be plenty of top-notch vehicles to choose from at this major event.
National Motorhome Show
Friday, 15 April, 9 am – 5 pm
Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground, Peterborough
www.peterborougharena.com
Sensational singing
Ruby Turner possesses one of the UK’s most amazing voices, and she’s often mentioned in the same breath as Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. Take the opportunity to see her live as she visits the Key Theatre this month.
Ruby Turner
Sunday, 17 April, 7.30 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Fancy threads
A rare and exciting opportunity to get up close with genuine pieces from Peterborough Museum’s historic costume collection, many of which are not often displayed. Get tips from experts on how to pack and store your own precious vintage threads.
Caring for costume
Saturday, 23 April, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
John Clare Theatre, Peterborough Central Library, Broadway, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
