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This fast-moving sci-fi action-thriller is easily more fun than the recent Jurassic World movies. It definitely has the vibes of producer JJ Abrams’ highly-acclaimed works like Cloverfield and Super 8, as a mysterious cosmic event brings dinosaurs into suburban America – more specifically 1982-set Michigan. The Platt family seem like the perfect picket-fence foursome – parents Greg (Ewan McGregor) and Denise (Anne Hathaway), along with their teenage kids Audrey (Maisy Stella)

We have some real local talent in the city and the Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society always put on a fantastic show. Their latest production is something a little different – Come From Away, running from September 9-12 at The Key Theatre. It tells the remarkable true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, following the events of 11 September 2001. Amid a time of global uncertainty and tragedy, the people there opened

A roar-some adventure that gives its target audience exactly what they came for. My seven-year-old recently told me that he has almost outgrown PAW Patrol. Sad news – especially as it was one of the few shows I didn’t mind being forced to watch (also a big fan of Bluey, if you’re curious). So, with my son still having a little PAW Patrol love left in him, we headed to the cinema to check out PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. And, as expected, I’m very glad we did. The film sees Ryd

They’re creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, and they’re coming to Peterborough! Join Kindred Drama this summer for a delightfully dark and hilariously heartwarming production of The Addams Family, the hit musical comedy based on the iconic TV series and characters we all love. When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a perfectly 'normal' boy from a respectable family, chaos, comedy and a touch of the macabre descend upon the Addams household. With unforgettable songs, spect

Tom Holland’s Spidey breathes fresh life back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe – with a passionately grounded outing that has something for everyone. And after taking the biggest opening day ($169.8 million) and weekend ever at the US box-office ($360.1m) – and second biggest worldwide behind only Avengers: Endgame – it seems like cinema-goers came out in their droves to see this summer blockbuster. After taking over the reins from Jon Watts (who did the original Holland-le

Celebrating ten years of show-stopping moments! A decade ago, Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton won the trophy and the nation’s heart as the winners of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Since then they’ve built glittering careers in musical theatre, playing leading roles in everything from Shrek to The Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Now you can join them on tour for an intimate new show at the New Theatre to celebrate their enduring partnership. They'll be reu

What would happen if three legends of comedy were together in one dressing room? The Last Laugh brings Cooper, Morcambe and Monkhouse together in a fabulously funny show. Running from Tuesday August 4 - Saturday August 8 at the New Theatre in Peterborough The Last Laugh focuses on the three legendary comedians in one very unusual dressing room! Photo: Pamela Raith The Last Laugh is a ‘brilliant’ (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain’s all-ti

Peterborough is set to make cultural history with the city's first dedicated Indian dance festival at The Cresset on Friday July 31. It promises to be a vibrant celebration of dance, music, heritage and community presented by the Peterborough Cultural Alliance (PCA) and it’s hoped this will become an annual celebration. For one spectacular evening, Peterborough will come alive with the sights, sounds and spirit of India as exceptional dancers from across the UK and around the

Just because a movie is an absolute masterclass – doesn’t mean that it will necessarily appeal to everyone. There’s no doubt in any way shape or form, this is sensational cinema, and is even better viewed in IMAX – the way generational filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight Trilogy) intended. But at nearly three hours, the only negative – and this will only be a ‘negative’ from a certain perspective – is if you’re not somewhat a fan of the source materi

It’s absolutely stunning the amount of criticism that this Disney animation-to-live-action remake has been receiving – as this is a perfectly fine adaptation. Yes, undoubtedly this retread of a movie that is less than ten years old has come too quick – and therefore looks like it’s simply trying to cash-in – but to be fair, if Dwayne Johnson waited much longer to play his role in the flesh, he’d be getting too old. Which is probably the overriding factor as to why it was made

The most relentlessly savage entry in the franchise yet. Let me save you some time. Rather than reading this entire review to decide whether Evil Dead Burn is for you, I’ll answer that in the first few sentences. Do you enjoy splatterpunk horror? The kind of film that dares you to keep looking at the screen even when every instinct is telling you not to? If the answer’s ‘yes’ – go and see Evil Dead Burn. If not... you can probably skip this one. This follow-up to 2023’s Evil

Even though it looks like the trademark Minions tomfoolery is starting to wear thin – they at least tried hard to change up the narrative. With the third movie in the series – and seventh in the wider Despicable Me/Minions universe – there’s no doubt that the slapstick humour is being played out. There’s simply only so much you can do – even with much-loved one-dimensional characters – until the ‘well runs dry’. But kudos to the film’s creators for coming from a different ang

This is the best day at the office you’ll have all week! It’s definitely not hard work enjoying 9 to 5 the Musical at the New Theatre, you’ll be tapping your toes, rooting for the three mistreated office workers and laughing out loud at the comedy moments. The live band nestled amidst the skyscrapers setting on stage do an amazing job providing all the catchy tunes – you HAVE to sing along to Dolly’s 9 to 5 – and there are some real stand out vocals from each cast member in t

An entertaining cosmic adventure that never quite feels like the next big step for DC. When the rebooted Superman landed last year, the reaction from critics was mostly lukewarm. A lot of people seemed underwhelmed – but it had its supporters. Personally, I had a really good time with it. Sure, I thought it could have been stronger considering it was launching DC's brand-new cinematic universe, but I walked out entertained and optimistic enough about what was to come. That’s

A surprisingly heartfelt farewell! Blimey! I never thought I'd be writing about how a Jackass movie made me emotional. I remember being around 16 when Jackass first aired on MTV, and I genuinely couldn't have been more the target audience. My mates and I were obsessed - although, to be fair, so was seemingly every other teenager on the planet. Every Monday we'd meet up at school, talking about the latest stunts, laughing at what we'd watched and, despite the warnings at the s

While there’s always something happening at The Cresset, the Peterborough theatre’s newly announced season is set to raise the curtain on an exciting programme of must-see entertainment. From the very best laugh-out-loud comedy, to live music and family favourites, there’s something for everyone - whether you’re a seasoned theatre-goer or planning your very first visit. “We’re thrilled to unveil a fantastic new season of shows; offering an even greater variety of performanc

The fifth instalment in any franchise has no right to be this good. While the Toy Story trilogy was nicely wrapped up in 2010, it’s no surprise that Disney/Pixar keeps milking this cash cow – and you could be forgiven for thinking the series may break at some point. The fourth movie didn’t quite shine as brightly as the first three – even though perfectly solid in its own right – so how would this prevent a potential decline? By making it poignantly topical – and with heaps o

Steven Spielberg returns after a four-year directing hiatus with an intriguing and thought-provoking slice of cinematic entertainment. This sci-fi thriller definitely comes into the ‘solid’ category of the legendary helmer’s movie work – but doesn’t quite compete in the upper echelons of his iconic back catalogue. In real terms it’s – in my humble opinion – about on a par with Close Encounters of the Third Kind. If that yardstick is any help of course, depends how much you li

The Wayans are back... but unfortunately they didn’t bring the magic with them. I have such a soft spot for the original Scary Movie, released at the start of the Millennium. To really show my age here, I can remember spending hours trying to download the trailer on painfully slow internet. Every half an hour or so, my mates and I would get another few seconds loaded, watch it, then laugh hysterically before waiting for the next bit to buffer. At the time, it felt like the fu

While we all hope football's coming home you may want to watch it eslewhere out with your mates rather than on the sofa so here are a few places you can catch the World Cup action... The Holiday Inn World Cup Watch Parties Join the hotel for our Family World Cup Watch Parties! Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with live matches on screen, tasty BBQ, and drinks special offers on the night. Upgrade your ticket for £15pp to include entry, a drink, and BBQ voucher, or c