Your what's on guide for Peterborough this week
Kids will love CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher and friends on stage and a LIVE dinosaurs show – plus there’s ballet, comedy, magic and more to keep everyone entertained.
Justin Live – Just in Time to Rock New Theatre, May 30 Performances at 11 am & 2.30pm Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles.
Dinosaurs LIVE! The Cresset, May 28 at 12:30pm and 3:30pm Ever since they were first identified, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other.
BRB2: Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration New Theatre, May 29 BRB2, Birmingham Royal Ballet's second company brings together some of the world’s very best young dancers, the international stars of the future, to share their incredible talent. Carlos Acosta created this brand-new gala production, featuring highlights from the repertory of Sergei Diaghilev’s troupe of rebel dancers, musicians and designers who fled Russia to set a new standard in creativity that inspires and resonates across the world of dance.
Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles, Key Theatre, June 4
With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK’s top comic magician. Join him as he brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages
The Man Who Was Magic, New Theatre, June 3 Presented by world-renowned award winning magician James Phelan, the first magician in history to sell out a solo-run at The Magic Circle – and most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery.
The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain, New Theatre, May 31 Buckle up for a helter-skelter ride through every kind of musical genre with plenty of laughs along the way. There is something for everyone in this unique programme of Classical, Pop, Punk, Funk, Disco, Bluegrass and Metal.
Pauline Quirke Academy: Peter Pan and High School Musical
Key Theatre, May 30
Students aged 4-8 will perform Peter pan at 11.30am and in the afternoon 6-18 year-olds from the morning and afternoon groups will perform High School Musical (3.30pm and 6pm)
Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord at New Theatre, June 4 Victor Sloane, a wealthy and ruthless landlord, was found murdered in his office – police charged tenant Tre Bennet, a recluse battling mental health issues You are the jury. Hear the case from the prosecution and defence. Deliver your verdict: Guilty or Not Guilty.
Psychic Sally at Key Theatre, June 3 The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! 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.
A Foreigners Journey, The Cresset, May 28 Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts. This show goes far beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and becomes a living, breathing and powerful experience.