Your what’s on includes a musical tribute to an unforgettable era plus top stand-up comedy and more

PRETTY VACANT, New Theatre, February 1

For the first time all the hits, attitude and fashion from the Punk and New Wave explosion are brought to the stage by this incredibly talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers. Featuring hits by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Blondie, The Damned, Ramones, Buzzcocks, Sham 69, The Undertones, Tom Robinson Band, Ian Dury and The Blockheads, The Police, The Jam, Generation X, Siouxsie and more.

Kevin Kennedy will be lending his extraordinary talents as narrator of the show.

Pretty Vacant at New theatre on February 1

placeholder image — Pretty Vacant at New theatre on February 1

JASPER CARROTT with Special Guests Strictly ABBA

New Theatre, February 3

Comedy legend Jasper Carrott – known as the godfather of British comedy – brings his trademark razor-sharp wit and charm.

JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY, New Theatre, February 5

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it’s the kind of thing you like, then this will be 90 minutes of solid jokes, no interval.

NORTHERN LIVE, Stamford Corn Exchange, tonight

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA: Outrun

John Clare Theatre, tonight

The narrative centres on Rona, a 29-year-old biology student whose life in London spirals into alcoholism. She returns to her childhood home in the Orkneys aiming to rebuild her life and maintain sobriety.

PSYCHIC SALLY

The Cresset, February 6

Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century.

PETERBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB

Key Theatre, January 31

For the first concert in 2025 Chris Ingham’s REBOP Sextet play Miles in the 50s. This mighty repertory band presents a concert which examines and plays music from Miles Davis’s most fertile decade, the 1950s. This will include magnificent music from his acclaimed albums: Kind of Blue, Milestones, Workin’, ‘Round About Midnight, Miles Ahead and Porgy and Bess. This iconic music will be played with the classic front line of trumpet, alto and tenor saxophone and features trumpeter Paul Higgs.

TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG, The Cresset, January 31

The ultimate show for any Ska fan, celebrating the iconic 2Tone records and the artists who brought this sound to the world. Featuring a full 9-Piece live band, prepare to rock-steady and get ready to embark on a non-stop musical feast.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at New Theatre, February 4

A spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. Hear 14 classical musicians unleash enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. An unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

ReEmigrantai 2: Lithuanian Film, Key Theatre, February 1

The familiar foursome—Arminas (Audrius Bružas), Dariušas (Valentinas Krulikovskis), Friodas (Marius Pocevičius), and Karosas (Kirilas Glušajevas)—embark on a new journey filled with danger and adventure. English subtitles.