Theatre and Comedy

Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society are on the hunt for budding actors for the cast of their production of The Vicar of Dibley.

Ugly Chief by Victoria Melody is a new father and daughter show, by nationally acclaimed theatre-maker, Vic Melody, featuring her dad (celebrity antique dealer, Mike Melody) and a live jazz band, explores love, death and family with humour and honesty (Key Theatre, today and tomorrow, April 20 and 21).

What causes women of a certain age to suffer cold sweats, hot flushes, hormones to rage like tsunamis and mood swings that make them as predictable as the British weather?

Following sell-out shows in March it’s dads and daughters taking centre-stage in the final week of Season 4 of Platform8, Jumped Up’s fourth festival of theatre for Peterborough, from April 18-22.

Time for bed. Tuck yourself in. This is where Robyn’s story begins in Red Riding Hood and the Wolf at the Key Theatre Studuion on Sunday (15th).

Following the recent successes of Jerusalem and Pygmalion, Peterborough Mask return to the Key Theatre’s main stage as they prepare to delight audiences with their Spring production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday (April 11-14).

It might have taken 35 years or more to bring Dear Zoo to the stage, but it has certainly been worth the wait.

After a hugely successful West End season, Horrible Histories – More Best Of Barmy Britain is touring the country and can be seen at the Key Theatre next week.

Eastern Angles have made a name for themselves in Peterborough with their wacky Christmas shows, historical dramas and community plays focused on local people and places.

Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Key Theatre last week is surely the latest in a long line of award winning productions from this historic society.

Meet Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land Of Oz, and follow her as she tries to find her way home when The Wizard of Oz comes to The Broadway on April 10.

The whole family will be entertained by The Lock In ‘Folk Fairy Tale’, a new comical version of the successful folk and hip hop show by Breaking Tradition dance company.

Peterborough Presents are transforming Gladstone Park Community Centre into a hair salon for a fun and uplifting dance show.

Peterborough’s award-winning musical theatre society PODS take to the stage once again this week to perform Broadway hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Key Theatre, March 20-24).

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist at The Cresset (March 15-17).

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again years later with fateful consequences.

Relive Frank Sinatra’s golden era when Sinatra, Sequins & Swing: The Capitol Years Live! swings into Peterborough next month - and we have two pairs of tickets to give away to help make it happen.

Part comedy play, part cookery demonstration, The Chef Show is coming to a Peterborough theatre later this month with Peterborough Telegraph columnist Parveen “The Spice Queen” Ashraf making a guest appearance.

There are two great shows featuring children’s TV favourites coming to Peterborough later this year.