12 of the best things to do around Peterborough this week

Cubed Short Play Festival

The Undercroft, Serpentine Green, March 12-21

Mask Theatre bring you six, modern, one-act plays, performed in pairs.

Each double-bill will be performed 3 times, over the course of 9 performances. The plays being performed are: Constellations by Nick Payne which is paired with

Contractions by Mike Bartlett; How These Desperate Men Talk by Enda Walsh paired with

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons by Sam Steiner and Ramona Tells Jim by Sophie Wu paired with Sitting Here written by Mask member Di Fox.

The one-act plays, each lasting between 30 and 70 minutes, cover a range of genres and themes that will have you thinking and talking long after you’ve left the theatre. There’s a dystopian future where words have been limited by law, and a workplace where

contractual obligations cross into life. Watch two men having a conversation to find the truth... but whose truth? Explore infinite universes, possibilities and outcomes, and choices made that come back to haunt. Experience love and regret and forgiveness.

Tickets at masktheatre.co.uk

Key Comedy Festival

Key Theatre, March 12

The opening night of the four-day festival - the eighth held at the theatre on the Embankment features Rob Auton with The Time Show, the latest comedy/theatre/spoken word offering from the writer and performer.

In the main auditorium, Paul Sinha - best known as one of the Chasers, on the ITV quiz show, The Chase - returns to the city with a Hazy Little Thing Called Love.

Tickets at vivacity.org

Key Comedy Festival

Key Theatre, March 13

The Dark Room comes to the Studio - and the audience is trapped in a retro videogame with a sadistic end-of-level boss. Now, they can either escape and win £1000 - or be brutally murdered by the rest of the crowd! It’s also a high-octane, text-based adventure game from improv overlord, comedian John Robertson. Simon Evans takes the stage in the main theatre with The Work of the Devil.

Tickets at vivacity.org

Key Comedy Festival

Key Theatre, March 14

Geoff Norcott will be Taking Liberties in the Studio.

Geoff is known for his unique brand of provocative stand-up. In the main theatre, the host of Whose Line Is It Anyway Clive Anderson brings much-anticipated first ever solo tour to Peterborough.

Me, Macbeth and I is a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Tickets at vivacity.org

Key Comedy Festival

Key Theatre, March 15

Sunday sees three helpings of fun starting with James Campbell “The Funny World Of…. in the afternoon.

A stand-up comedy show for children over 6 years old, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without rude words.

Later, it is the turn of Ben Hart with his show Wonder.

The Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician is embarking on his debut solo tour. Expect Ben’s most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. Last but not least, Matt Richardson : Imposter takes over the Studio. Following an acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival, the multi award-winning comedian is on the road with a brand-new nationwide tour.

Tickets at vivacity.org

Peterborough Arts Cinema

John Clare Theatre, tonight

Tehran: City of Love follows three disenchanted characters: an ex-champion bodybuilder, an overweight beauty clinic secretary and a dispirited religious singer, who yearn for love and connection in Tehran. Part portrait of alienation in Iran, part examination of modern dating, its characters suffer as much from their own human frailties as they do from the oppressive politics of Iran’s theocratic regime.

Starts 7.30pm

Peterborough Local History Society

St Mark’s Church Hall, Lincoln Road, tonight

Colin Prosser, Principal Geologist at Natural England will be talking about: The building stone and marble of Peterborough. Everyone is welcome to attend, and the meeting commences at 7.30pm (entry £3).

www.peterboroughlocalhistory.co.uk

Exhibition

Holy Spirit Church, Bretton, March 15-21

An exciting photographic collection called Learning to Fly (by falling). Timed to coincide with World Downs Day this is a portrayal of a photo-blogger and disability activist, and of the emergence of a young adult with Down’s Syndrome with themes of family life and campaigning. A life-enhancing collection, this exhibition shines light on living with disability.

Charity RaceNight

Village Club, Farcet, March 14

From 8pm, right recorded races on the big screen, refreshment and bar with proceeds in aid of Clic Sargent Children’s Charity.

Tickets £3.50pp or £10 a family of 4 from Matthew on 07738387907

The Addams Family

Stamford Corn Exchange, March 12, 13 and 14

The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. It features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate Princess of Darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met.

Tickets at 01780 766455

Classic Soul and Motown Night

Braza Club, March, March 13

A chance to dance to some classic floor fillers played by DJs John Bradley, Jamie Trundle, Neil Randall and Martin Standford.

Tickets £6/£8 (after 9pm)

1940s Dance

GER Club, March, March 14

Listen to the Telstar Big Band and DJ Woody from 6pm and enjoy some authentic 1940s catering (Sausage & Mash with a vegetarian option).

Tickets are £13, which includes supper. Contact Donna on 07876 264613