Entertainment

REVIEW: PAUL MERTON – OUT OF MY HEAD

ESP's comedy writer Steve Gonzalez reviews Paul Merton's stand up show at the Cresset... The show is billed as Merton's return to stand-up for the first time this century, but it's really more like a comedy revue. Beginning with straight forward Mertonesque stand up, some 'Have I got news for you' anecdotes before setting off on a ... Full story

SWAN LAKE IN 3D @ SHOWCASE

Ballet fans can watch Matthew Bourne’s Tony award winning Swan Lake as they’ve never seen it before at Showcase Peterborough in 3D. Bourne’s flamboyant production of Tchaikovsky’s classic turns tradition upside down by replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble and now a whole new experience has been opened up in 3D. Showcase ... Full story

RAT PACK RETURNS!

Former Eastenders actor and One Show reporter Des Coleman has joined the Rat Pack and is heading for the Boro! The Rat Pack Is Back, is in it’s 15th year on tour and is coming to  The Key Theatre on Friday April 27. The UK’s longest running tribute show to the Kings of Cool takes to the stage, ... Full story

COMEDY NIGHT WITH LAURENCE CLARK

After a hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe, comedian Laurence Clark is taking his hit show Health Hazard! on tour and the show comes to the  Key Theatre, Peterborough on Wednesday April 25 What links Stephen Hawking, cardboard tube fights, Shane MacGowan, private health insurance, George Washington, Mussolini, a religious cult, the Queen, global Armageddon and the NHS? Find ... Full story

COMEDY @ NORTH STREET BAR

Funhouse Comedy brings a laughter-packed night to North Street Bar, Peterborough on Wednesday March 21. We've been to check out this monthly comedy club and can tell you it's well worth a look! Headliner this month is mad comic genius Philberto (pictured) whose improv skills are said to be both exceptional and captivating. With his vibrant energy ... Full story

ROMEO & JULIET BALLET THEIR WAY TO SHOWCASE

  One of the greatest examples of 20th-century choreography, the Royal Opera House’s Romeo and Juliet is coming to Showcase Peterborough live via satellite on Thursday March 22 at 7.30pm. Lauren Cuthbertson as Juliet and Federico Bonelli as Romeo bring Kenneth MacMillan’s interpretation of Romeo and Juliet’s doomed love to life with three great pas de deux that ... Full story

HOT MIKADO HITS THE CRESSET

The award-winning Peterborough Operatic & Dramatic Society bringing an exciting new production to the Cresset this month and have got 3,000 tickets up for grabs! It was been nominated for new best musical at the 1995 Olivier Awards and is a rib-tickling fresh musical comedy bursting at the seams with amazing song and dance numbers. Based on ... Full story

JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL @ SHOWCASE

On Sunday February 26 at 8pm, Showcase Peterborough will screen the penultimate show from the popular run of The Broadway Musical Series, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical.  Produced by Cameron Macintosh, and starring the infamous David Hasselhoff as he makes his not-to-be-missed Broadway debut, ‘Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical’ brings new life to the classic story of the ... Full story

CARRY ON UP THE FOREST WITH POST OFFICE PANTO

The Post Office Club pantomime is back by popular demand after a three year break for a one off production of Throbbin Hood The Prince of Shafters! Performed by Smutty Productions at the Post Office Social Club in Peterborough on Friday February 17 and Saturday 18 expect a 'Carry On' style performance and plenty of cheeky giggles! Gary ... Full story

HAIRSPRAY HITS VOYAGER

Pupils at The Voyager Academy are ready to showcase their performing talents at the academy’s big annual stage production between February 8 and 10, with a special preview performance for city primary schools being held on February 7. This year the acclaimed Broadway musical Hairspray will be staged at the media arts specialist academy on Mountsteven Avenue, ... Full story