Our pick of the things to do this week in and around Peterborough
Sleeping Beauty
Key Theatre until Jan 7
There is still a chance to enjoy fun galore as Simon Egerton returns in the writer/director’s chair with a great cast - and look out for a terrific performance from the jester Jiggles (Josh Haberfield).
vivacity-peterborough.com
Ice Skating
Peterborough One retail Park, until Jan 8
The festive ice skating rink.
www.pe1.co.uk
Limehouse Lizzy
Stamford Corn Exchange, Jan 6
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore who sadly passed away in 2011.
www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
Sinbad The Adult Panto
Stamford Corn Exchange, Jan 11 and 12
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Bonjour Tristesse Stamford Arts Centre, Jan 9
Literature at Lunchtime offers up Bonjour Tristesse at 2.30pm. While spending the summer on the French Riviera, a spoiled, hedonistic teenager (Jean Seberg) plots to keep her beloved playboy father (David Niven) away from his controlling bride-to-be (Deborah Kerr). Sizzle in 50s’ St Tropez!
www.stamford artscentre.co.uk
Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
Stamford Arts Centre until Jan 7
The pantomime adventure of a lifetime! Join Polka Dot Pantomimes for the magical tangled tale of Rapunzel.
www.stamfordartscentre.co.uk
Toy Stories
Peterborough Museum until Jan 7
Toy Stories’ is an exhibition full of toys from past generations. Ever wondered about the history of dolls’ houses, Barbie, Rubik’s Cube and Lego? Find out about these fascinating facts and more.
vivacity-peterborough.com
Spook The Horse
The Broadway, Jan 5
Tribute to superstar Canadian singer/songwriter Neil Young.
www.thebroadway.today
Gordon Giltrap
The Broadway, Jan 6
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