What’s on | Editor’s pick – June 2019
Classics never die…
Ira Levin’s much-copied-never-bettered play revolves around so much devilish double-crossing you won’t know which characters to believe – or trust – right until the final curtain.
Deathtrap
Wednesday, 5 – Saturday, 8 June, 7.45pm (2.30pm Sat matinee)
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough,
vivacity.org
Raargh!
When an ordinary boat from Peterborough gets bitten by a radioactive dragon, things really start to… um… [checks notes]… Ah. Apparently that’s not what dragon boats are. Which would be disappointing if the real thing weren’t equally awesome, gathering at Ferry Meadows for a day of racing, fun and frolics.
Dragon boat festival
Saturday, 8 June, all day
Nene Park, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough
dragonboatfestivals.co.uk
Good beats
The godfathers of European roots music, Blowzabella have a long and special relationship with Stamford. Grab tickets while you can and come on down this month for some of the best folk music around.
Blowzabella
Friday,14 June, 8pm
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford
stamfordartscentre.com
Thursday night’s (alright for rocking)
Not featuring actual crocodiles, sadly, but plenty of music by the incomparable Sir Elton John, by one of the UK’s finest tribute acts.
Crocodile Rock
Thursday, 20 June, 7.30pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
vivacity.org
Mellow sounds
Unwind with some lush classical music at the end of the month, brought to life by the Stamford Chamber Orchestra.
Beautiful Brahms – Stamford Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, 29 June, 7.30pm
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford
stamfordartscentre.com
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