Your look ahead to what's on this week in the Peterborough area
Hit the streets of Whittlesey for the one-of-a-kind Straw Bear Festival, or maybe visit an exhibition or take in a show or a concert – there’s plenty going on this week.
WHITTLESEA STRAW BEAR FESTIVAL
Whittlesey town centre, Saturday January 17
The loud and colourful procession – headed by the straw bear – gets under way at 10.30am, making its way through the streets to the market square.
Dance groups will be entertaining throughout the day at locations across the town centre until the finale at 3pm.
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The Real Thing ‘You to Me are Everything’ 50th Anniversary Tour
The Cresset, January 16
Expect to hear all the greatest hits including t Can’t get by without you, Can You Feel The Force, Children of the Ghetto and more. Plus special guests Jaki Graham and Peterborough’s Malcolm Fovargue.
Queens, Cousins & Courts exhibition
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery until February 28
Clear, accessible, and full of insight, making it perfect for all ages and levels of curiosity. From Henry VII’s rise to power to the reign of Elizabeth I, a century of intrigue, transformation, and legacy.
HALF A PENCIL exhibition
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery until January 16
A last chance to celebrate the vibrant creativity of Tony Nero, whose work includes pieces in pencil, charcoal, pastels, oils, watercolour, stipple-dot drawings and most recently spray paint.
Voodoo Room a night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream
The Cresset, January 22
Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream - Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’ featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians.
Peterborough Jazz Club: Picante Latin Band
Key Theatre Studio, January 17
Picante takes flavours from Buena Vista Social Club, Sergio Mendes, Stan Getz/Astrid Gilberto, Spyrogyra and the Gypsy Kings with their unique compositions from the pen of Derek and Dominic in mambo, salsa, samba and bossa nova styles.
The Luke Combs Collection at New Theatre, January 17
An exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet. Featuring award-winning country singer Noel Boland and a band led by Sarah Jory, the world’s number one female pedal steel guitar player.
NT Live: Hamlet at Key Theatre Studio, January 22
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
The Makings Of A Murderer
Stamford Corn Exchange, January 15
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations.
The Jive Aces
Stamford Corn Exchange, January 16
Got the blues? Well, step right up, because The Jive Aces are bringing their “Feelin Happy” Tour to town, and its gonna flip your frown upside down!