What's on in Peterborough - including the terrifying Woman In Black

A gripping horror story, top stand-up comedy, boyband legends and a national treasure are all on offer to keep you entertained this week across Peterborough.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK, New Theatre, March 24-28

Woman in Black comes to New Theatre on Tuesdayplaceholder image
Woman in Black comes to New Theatre on Tuesday

This gripping production is a brilliant study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 8 million people worldwide, it continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

Basic Bloke 2 –There’s No Bloke Without Fire, New Theatre, March 22

Comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott is on his first under a Labour government, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest! Because there’s nothing quite so British as being promised a brave new dawn then realising it’s as crap as the last one.

Boyzlife: Featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden + Support

New Theatre, tonight

Boyband supergroup Boyzlife, comprising Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, celebrate the iconic hits from both defining 90s/00s groups, who sold a combined 55 million records.

LIVEWIRE THE AC/DC SHOW at The Cresset, March 20

The Live/Wire show combines the vocal power of Podge Blacksmith as Brian Johnson, the virtuoso talent of Simon Davies as Angus Young and metronome-like accuracy of Dan Mosley as Malcolm Young. (This is a standing event)

Nigel Havers: Talking B*ll*cks at The Cresset, March 24

Join Nigel as he shares a lifetime of gloriously ridiculous stories with you – the full Havers experience: charm, wit, and absolutely no running in slow motion. A thoroughly entertaining trot through five decades in showbiz.

James Byrne ‘The Ukulele Maestro’

Key Theatre Studio, March 20

Join James Byrne for a nostalgic afternoon of ukulele/banjo music in a singalong show which features songs from George Formby to the Beatles!

Showaddywaddy, New Theatre, March 21

Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Showaddywaddy have gone on to sell more than 20 million records and tour all four corners of the globe. Their shows are dynamic and uplifting, featuring all their greatest hits.

Gleanings: The Art of the Past at Peterborough Museum until May 30

Through beautifully crafted painted collages and prints, artist and archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores the archaeological landscapes of Britain, uncovering the subtle and shifting stories held within monuments, earth layers and buried remains.

Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventures

Key Theatre | Studio, March 22

Eight years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media.

With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, you will probably have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.

Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his biggest adventure to date.

Suitable for age 16+.

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