12 of the best things to do in the Peterborough area this week

A World of Imagination

Queensgate Centre, Feb 22/23

Queensgate Shopping Centre is ready to moon-rock your world this February half term, with a free intergalactic event just perfect for your curious little astronaut wannabes!

The space-themed event, called ‘A World Of Imagination’, will give kids the chance to see the solar system in a giant dome, experience space using virtual reality masks, handle meteorites and even have a taste of space food too!

Little ones will get to dress up in astronaut costumes to take part in 30-minute workshops inside the space dome which will be in North Square, outside John Lewis & Partners and Superdry.

There’s no need to book, you can just turn up on the day – and every child will receive a space certificate before they leave!

Rebecca Keefe, marketing manager at Queensgate Shopping Centre said: “If you’re wondering how we manage to put on events like these, it’s quite simple really … we just planet!

“These free events are a great way to bring families together and we hope you all enjoy this one, it’s going to be a blast!”

Go along and join in on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm.

Paul Carrack

New Theatre, February 23

The Man with the Golden Voice continues to celebrate his 50-year career with a tour which brings to him to Peterborough this weekend. Paul has graced million selling songs such as ‘How Long’ by ACE, ‘Tempted’ by Squeeze and the Grammy Award nominated ‘Living Years’ by Mike and the Mechanics. His latest album ‘The Best of LIVE’ 1995-2020 was released in October 2019.

Tickets at www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

LDN Wrestling

New Theatre, February 21

Top of the bill leading the British troops is British Heavyweight Champion Alan Lee Travis taking on Team America led by Texican Cam Cole assisted by Will Allday and the American tag champions InZanley Rude. The action starts at 7pm.

Tickets at www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

An Evening With Frank Bruno

Stamford Corn Exchange, February 22

The highlight of his career was winning the WBC Heavyweight championship from Oliver McCall in 1995 at a packed out Wembley Stadium. Join Frank as he discusses his life both inside and outside of the ring.

Box office 01780 766455

Pancake Races

Peterborough Cathedral, Feb 25

There is still time to enter the annual event - teams of four doing two circuits around the Cathedral Precincts, with relay handover points along the way. There will also be a ‘flip zone’ where runners will need to stop and complete five full flips of their pancake – closely watched by a pancake adjudicator – before continuing onto the next handover point. Pancakes will be provided, but teams will need to bring along a frying pan.

Entry is £20 per team of four – book by Friday 21st at www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

Funhouse Comedy Club

The Lightbox, Bridge Street, Feb 27

Topping the bill is former Perrier Award nominee Luke Toulson, with his outbursts of cheerful personal put-downs and frustrating observations. Opening the night will be charming Northerner Craig Murray, who you may recognize from the Plusnet Broadband adverts on TV. Completing the line-up is laid back Aussie, Nick Elleray with his amusing take on life. Compere for the night will be the quick-witted and likeable Paul Revill.

Tickets at www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

She’Koyokh

Crowland Abbey, Feb 23

The seven piece, London based, virtuosic, versatile and prizewinning band play Klezmer and traditional music from the Balkans and Turkey.

Starts 7.30pm, pay on the door

Photo Exhibition

St John’s Church, February 24-29

Peterborough Photographic Society’s Annual Exhibition takes place in the church on Cathedral Square. The Presentation Evening will take place on the Tuesday at 7.30pm – attended by the Mayor.

Open 10am to 4pm. More at www.peterboroughps.org.uk

Country Superstars

The Cresset, February 21

Europe’s No.1 Multi–Tribute Country Show returns, hosted by Sarah-Jayne – Europe’s

leading Dolly Parton tribute – and vocal impersonator Andy Crust. The show will take you on a

journey back through time, meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped country music.

Tickets at www.cresset.co.uk

The Billy Fury Years

The Cresset, Feb 23

Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roll legend. Enhanced by fantastic audio and video, this show is a night of breathtaking Billy Fury entertainment.

Tickets at ww.cresset.co.uk

Peterborough Arts Cinema

John Clare Theatre, tonight

Honeyland is a mesmeric, Oscar-nominated documentary that follows the story of the last female beehunter in Europe. She must save the bees and return the natural balance in Honeyland, when a family of nomadic beekeepers invade her land and threaten her livelihood. This movie, which was filmed in Macedonia, is an exploration of an observational indigenous visual narrative that deeply impacts our behaviour towards natural resources and the human condition.

Starts at 7.30pm

Deeping Shorts

Open Door Baptist Church, Deeping St James, Feb 22

The final weekend of a sensational season of short films, featuring both live action and animation from 16 countries. The programme lasts approximately 100 minutes. This programme features Adamt / Listen, Ethiopia, 19mins; Kop Out, Netherlands, 20mins; Mr Widder-shins, UK, 11mins; The Goodnight Show, USA, 16mins; Floating, Spain / Argentina, 8mins; The Fisherman, Ghana, 15mins; Setting Them Straight, Australia , 6mins.