Archive for June, 2009

BANGS & BEATLES

Don’t miss a great summer’s evening of entertainment at the Oundle International Festival this month and grab a ticket quick for the big fireworks party. The Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Bootleg Beatles and the Manfreds providing the music. As ever there’ll be a fabulous fireworks display at the end which definitely worth seeing. ... Full story

SOLDIERS DO BATTLE IN DEEPING

Deepings Carnival will be extra special this year as 250 American Civil War Soldiers do battle at the event on July 4. The soldiers will also set up an authentic living history camp on (ACWS.com) so you can see how they lived and fought. The Lions Club who ... Full story

DONNA JOINS FESTIVAL BIG BAND

ESP's latest featured Perfect Ten Success Story - actress and singer Donna Steele - will be making an appearance back in the city this weekend at the Peterborough Festival. The former Kings School pupil, who's enjoyed a successful stage career, is featured in the current issue of ESP in a series of features focussing on local talent. ... Full story

NEW BEAUTIFUL SOUTH IN THE BORO!

The New Beautiful South have been announced as the headline act at the third Randall Rootz Festival in Peterborough this August! The band, which has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, are back after a two year sabatical and will open the three day festival in August which is supported by ESP Magazine. Editor Sharon McAllister said ... Full story

GOLDIE @ CLUB DISSIDENT

Catch Goldie in the Boro on July 10 when he drops by at Dissident for a set you shouldn't miss! The first superstar to come from the Jungle and Drum’n’Bass scenes, Goldie is both a well respected producer and a household name – not bad when he works in a genre that tries to remain underground! Instantly ... Full story

ROCKABILLY ROCKS IN BOURNE

Local Rockabilly legends The Houndogs along with support from Carmen Ghia & The Hotrods are putting on a show at The Bourne Corn Exchange on Friday June 19 as part of a UK wide tour called Rockabilly Revue. This promises to be a stunning night out, ... Full story

LIVE @ THE LOUNGE

There’s a new series of city centre comedy nights starting up at the Sports Lounge on Kings Street. Already busy with sports fans the guys now hope to attract comedy fans on the first Friday of each month with some of the top comedians touring the ... Full story

TRIBUTE TO WHO

Bulldog Bash favourites Who's Next will be bringing their adrenaline-fuelled tribute to The Who to Stamford Corn Exchange on June 20. With Tommy-era costumes and stage sets, this show will take you back through some of the greatest rock tunes ever - from edgy, Mod classics ... Full story

NEVERMIND THE MENOPAUSE

Cheryl Baker (Bucks Fizz) brings ‘Menopause: The Musical’ to the Key Theatre in Peterborough from June 4 - 6, a witty look at that unavoidable change in all women's lives. Based on a group of four women who meet at a lingerie sale, it's packed with one-liners and parodies of 60's, 70's and 80's hits, ... Full story

SHOW TIME!

We can’t believe it’s that time already! The East of England Show returns on June 19 – 21 and this year, the organisers are celebrating the roots of rural life, with a special display of steam-powered and vintage machinery, alongside all the usual family fun! As well as livestock competitions, there’ll be equestrian ... Full story