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A true West End show, right on our doorstep. I’ve seen a lot of theatre in Peterborough over the years, so I don’t say this lightly: Heathers The Musical might just be the best show I’ve seen on a Peterborough stage. From the moment it begins, everything about this production screams professional. This is the kind of show you’d happily travel to London and pay considerably more to see – except, thankfully, this week you don’t have to. Based on the cult 1980s movie, Heathers f

It’s behind you! The Cresset launches Peter Pan panto cast. One character who doesn’t like our wonderful Lido is Captain Hook the villain from Peter Pan, especially when there are crocodiles about! Former Coronation Street favourite Kevin (Curly) Kennedy is starring in this year’s fabulous panto classic. The team behind the annual Christmas show - Stuart Morrison’s Second Star Productions – are promising more magic, mayhem and… flying. Edward Simpson is back in his fancy froc

The most polarising film of the year? It’s been such a surreal year for cinema. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve written: ‘This is Marmite. People are going to love it or hate it.’ Well, I’m going to say it again. In fact, Digger might be the most ‘Marmite’ film of the year. Since its release, I’ve seen major critics giving it everything from glowing four and five-star reviews to absolute one and two-star maulings. Having now seen it for myself, I can genui

Brad Pitt adds a satisfying bite to his illustrious movie CV – with this solid canine-orienated survival drama. He stars as retired Special Forces Command Sergeant James Belmont, who is living a life of solitude in the Alaskan wilderness, with this trusty combat dog Odin by his side. But when Belmont’s small seaplane harrowingly crashlands in a lake far from civilisation – after he suffers a heart attack mid-flight – the duo must navigate a gruelling 58 mile trek to safety, w

Even if you think this slightly altered cut of the last Avengers movie is a clever marketing ploy – there’s no denying this is a sensational superhero movie in its own right. It’s arguably one of the best of all-time – even though the 1978 Christopher Reeve-led Superman and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight will be in the conversation – but at the very least the greatest ‘ensemble’ superhero film to grace the big screen. There might be one or two minor niggles, but the Hawk

A reboot that isn’t afraid to do its own thing! It has been a while since I’ve seen a film get quite so much hate before people had even seen it. For my fellow movie nerds, you’ll probably have seen the online uproar surrounding this latest Resident Evil. When writer-director Zach Cregger – the man already with tremendous pedigree after the well-received Barbarian and the even more highly-acclaimed Weapons – explained that he imagines this story taking place alongside the eve

A charming, hilarious and gently spooky Halloween treat for the whole family. What better way to kick off the Halloween season than with a brand-new adventure from Aardman – the brilliant British animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run and, of course, Shaun himself? Written by Mark Burton (Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Paddington in Peru) and Giles Pilbrow (Horrible Histories), The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the spooky period approaching at Mos

A huge dose of nostalgia that I didn’t realise I needed quite this badly. I’ve said in previous reviews that I genuinely think people are desperate for nostalgia now more than ever – and this musical docu-film on legendary British band Oasis provides just that. With the world changing at such a ridiculous pace, there’s something incredibly comforting about looking back at simpler times and remembering when life felt a little less complicated. I was the perfect age when Britpo

This sequel to 2022’s much-loved original strips away a lot of what made the first film such an adrenaline-fuelled thrill-ride. That movie turned into a slow-burning streaming darling after its limited cinematic release, almost gaining cult-like status. This sadly won’t. The follow-up at least adds continuity to proceedings by being set along the same timeline, and is watchable enough in its own right – but is just simply a poor relation. Harriet Slater’s Jax – sister of the

A haunting, beautifully-shot coming-of-age horror – that wears its It Follows influence on its sleeve. Leviticus has been generating a huge amount of buzz on the film festival circuit, premiering at Sundance before going on to screenings at festivals including SXSW and Sydney. So, when I saw that its cinema screenings were limited, I knew I had to get in there and see it before it was too late. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, Leviticus follows Naim (Joe Bird) and Ry

It’s strange that acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott picked this frustratingly dull post-apocalyptic movie – as he comes to the twilight of his directorial career. Because for the most part it’s just plain boring. It starts in second gear and only a couple of times reaches third. And more frustratingly it’s not for the lack of talent at hand. It’s an excellent cast who can only deal with the tediously lifeless material put in front of them. Talking of lifeless, that’s pretty mu

Just like Marmite, you’ll either love or hate this bizarre, stylish and deeply unconventional slow burner. Please take my 4.5/5 with a huge pinch of salt. If you want a straightforward horror, this probably isn’t for you. If you enjoy slow, psychological films that leave you questioning what you’ve just watched – this satirical surrealist slasher could be right up your alley. Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun – who made two low-budget indie horrors We’re All Going to th

A nostalgic Looney Tunes adventure that deserved far better than the treatment it received. Honestly, I never thought I’d end up seeing Coyote vs Acme. For those who follow the stranger side of Hollywood, you’ll probably remember the saga surrounding this film. It was completed, only to be shelved by Warner Bros and treated as a tax write-off before eventually being rescued by independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment, who acquired it for around $50 million. And I really

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