What’s on | Editor’s pick – May 2015
Fun house
Immerse yourself in one of the most influential cultural phenomena of the past 150 years: the music hall. Music hall style has influenced artists from Ray Davies to Justin Fletcher, Paul Whitehouse to Damon Albarn, Morcambe and Wise to Graham ‘Suggs’ McPherson. See how much inspiration for music, lyric-writing and character comedy you can spot during this magnificent afternoon treat.
Magnificent Music Hall
Saturday, 9 May, 2.30 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Did he say…?
From collaborations with some of the biggest and best names in British comedy including Al Murray, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, and of course, Stewart Lee; to solo work including stand-up, script editing and writing, Richard Herring has vast experience in the world of comic entertainment and consistently puts it to excellent use on his now-yearly tours.
Richard Herring – Lord of the Dance Settee
Sunday, 10 May, 8 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
I am the one who knocks
For all budding Walter Whites out there, this super-fun, energetic science extravaganza will enthuse and amaze anyone nursing a latent desire to become a power-crazed crime kingpin (although that’s not essential to enjoy the show).
Ministry of Science – Live!
Tuesday, 12 May 6.30 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Folk songbird
Combining a classic folk vocal style with songs that hint at both tradition and more modern influences, from R&B to Kate Bush, Hardy is an award-winning and prolific artist now on her seventh album. This gig promises to be a sheer delight for music-lovers everywhere.
Bella Hardy
Wednesday, 13 May, 7.30 pm
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Walk the line
If you’re feeling hard done by because you recently got a parking ticket or a speeding fine, console yourself that it wasn’t a spell in the stocks, deportation or the noose, on one of Vivacity’s best historical walks.
Crime & Punishment walks
Thursday, 21 May, 7.30 pm
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
