Theatre and Comedy

Following an exciting 2018 in which the nation’s favourite yellow magic bear Sooty celebrated his 70th birthday, he’ll be joined by Sweep, Soo and his TV pal Richard Cadell when he brings Sooty’s Magic Show to the Key Theatre in Peterborough on April 17.

Respected Peterborough promoter Steve Jason has pledged his support to the city’s troubled Broadway theatre and unveiled a top notch Motown tribute show - How Sweet It Is - at the venue on May 25.

Eastern Angles are not known for bringing the mundane to Peterborough with their Christmas shows, and this year’s offering is no exception.

It’s more than 40 years since Peterborough Revellers’ Denis Stapleton appeared on the stage of Peterborough’s Key Theatre.

Eastern Angles return to Peterborough’s Key Theatre Studio (Key Theatre Studio, January 22-26) with a madcap spoof on the well-known panto genre.

A dancing dog, a right-on feminist and a pirate singing a rap song and twerking! It can only be the Key Theatre panto in Peterborough back to its very best.

The plot might be weaker than the Dame’s knicker elastic, but Robin Hood still manages to hit the target when it comes to delivering a couple of hours of knockabout, slapstick fun at The Cresset in Peterborough.

Folklore hero Robin Hood brings the good fight to Peterborough starting today (Saturday)... and he will have a little help from a former Coronation Street favourite.

Panto season is upon us (oh yes it is!) and the fun begins tonight (Thursday) with Peter Pan at the Key Theatre in Peterborough.

TV star John Challis has postponed his one man show at the former Broadway Theatre for 11 months.

Peterborough Scouts returned to the Key Theatre stage last night with their annual show, performing a mixtures of songs, dances and comedy sketches from past and present.

Telling Tales Children’s Theatre Company gives pantomime a hilarious twist with a spooky Halloween adventure for the whole family at the Key Theatre tomorrow and Friday.

One of the key aims of shows like Rustle, by Paddleboat Theatre Company, is to engage with young theatregoers.

The former Broadway Theatre is set to hold its first big stage performance since its previous management company ran into major financial difficulties.

Platform 8’s fifth festival of theatre for Peterborough is packed with shows for everyone, with nine days of adventures and take-overs, including a new venue – Peterborough Town Hall.

Peterborough’s SuperDrama Productions are back with another of Alan Ayckbourn’s classics, Absurd Person Singular at the Key Theatre from October 9-12.

The newly renamed Broadway Theatre is set to host its first shows since being forced to close due to the financial struggles of the previous management team.

Vivacity’s Key Theatre in Embankment Road is to receive £2,500 to install a hearing loop in its studio theatre, making the venue’s programme even more accessible to the local community.

The troubled Broadway Theatre has been renamed the Peterborough Theatre to “draw a line on its history”.