What's on this week - including Jason Donovan and Boyzlife concerts
Here’s what is coming up across Peterborough this week.
Boyzlife: Featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden + Support


New Theatre, March 19
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 and have 21+ #1 singles between them. The duo nostalgically revisit their boyband legacies as they perform a mixture of hits from both of their individual supergroups.
Jason Donovan – Doin’ Fine Encore at New Theatre, March 13
A spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting show will take fans on a journey through more than 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.
Ukrainian National Opera® Presents: Carmen New Theatre, March 12 The most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera with music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English surtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra.
Spring Welcome Weekend at Ferry Meadows, March 14/15
Celebrate the start of spring with a weekend packed with special offers, free activities and the chance to discover more about the wonderful work of Nene Park Trust.
At Nene Outdoors there is 20% off pedalo rides, climbing wall sessions and indoor archery. Just use code SPRING26 when you book online.
There’s a free family scavenger hunt, a Soup & Soap open day at Nene Nursery, plus creative crafts and taster sessions at the Visitor Centre.
My Life With Kenneth Williams
The Cresset, March 13
In a dazzling display of impeccably honed stage craft, Benson gives an unsparing portrayal of the tormented comic genius, lurching from hilarity to self-pity in public and in private.
Peterborough Local History Society
St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Netherton, tonight
The speaker for the evening will be Graham Magee, on the subject of “Mr Molecey's Marvellous Mill - the story of a magical place”. West Deeping’s landmark watermill- a tour through 1000 years of its history, its owners and its place in the community.
Visitors are very welcome to attend, for a fee of £3.
Peterborough Arts Cinema: Flow
John Clare Theatre, tonight at 7.30pm
A dialogue-free, Oscar-nominated animated film about a black cat surviving a catastrophic flood by learning to cooperate with other animals (a capybara, lemur, dog, and a bird) on a sailboat.
Copacabana Magic – The Barry Manilow Tribute Show
New Theatre, March 14
Chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, fronted by internationally acclaimed vocalist Martyn James and his sensational band and dancers.
Peterborough Mask Theatre presents Cubed3 at the Key Studio
March 12 and 14 (evening) has Nine by Jane Shepard; and The Same by Enda Walsh. March 14 (matinee) features Ramona Tells Jim and Last Tango in Little Grimley. March 13 it is Only In The Dark, The Eye Maidens, and Three Kings by Stephen Beresford.
Diesel Streets: A Peterborough Wall Story Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery until May A major solo exhibition by local street artist Nathan ‘Nyces’ Murdoch, charting over two decades of graffiti, mural culture, and lived experience on the walls of Peterborough.
Gleanings: The art of the past
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, March 14- May 30
Created and curated by artist and archaeologist Rose Ferraby, who through beautifully crafted painted collages and prints explores the archaeological landscapes of Britain.
SUGAR CLUBBING, Peterborough Museum, until April 4 Exploring the story and cultural legacy of The Sugar Club, an alternative music club night that operated from 1991-2002 at 5th Avenue and The Met Lounge. Inspired by the book Sugar Gravy Pleasure: An Indie Odyssey in Peterborough by Pete Elderkin.