10 of the best

Your guide to events you must not miss this week

1 Exhibition Peterborough Cathedral visitor centre, until May 4

Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Books of Hours are exceptional and beautifully-decorated Christian devotional books. This exhibition will be showcasing a number of impeccable facsimiles of these books – lent by a private collector for this exhibition. Open 10am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday); 11am to4pm (Sunday). Entry is free, but donations are welcome to cover costs.

www.peterborough-cathedral. org.uk

2 Peterborough Arts Cinema John Clare Theatre, tonight

Mother! tells the story of a once famous middleaged poet husband who is desirous of creating his magnum opus, however, he seems unable to break out of the persistent creative rut that haunts him.

www.peterboroughartscinema. co.uk

3 Blood Brothers The Broadway, April 23-28

One of the most popular West End shows ever returns to Peterborough, starring Lyn Paul in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone. The Olivier Award-winning musical, written by Willy Russell, is presented by prolific producer Bill Kenwright.

Tel 01733 306071

4 Sponge St John’s Church, city centre, until April 21

Babies, young children and families are invited to roll, squeeze and pop themselves through Sponge, a new squidgy dance show which includes mountains of sponges and is especially designed by early years specialists Turned On Its Head, for children aged 4 months to 4 years, and their families. www.jumpeduptheatre.com/ platform8#

5 Art Exhibition Norman Cross Gallery, opens April 21

The Spring season starts with a new artist to the gallery - Darren Stevenson from Nottinghamshire. Darren is a professional artist and his inimitable style and passion for Norfolk in his paintings of seascapes, capture the imagination of the observer with his technique expressed with powerful emotion. Open Saturdays from 10 am – 5 pm. Other times by appointment.

contact@normancrossgallery. com

6 Anonymous The Undercroft, Serpentine Green, April 22

URock Theatre Company’s show explores how everything from social media to gaming can be both positive and destructive – we can’t put the genie back in the bottle – so what are we going to do with it? www.jumpeduptheatre.com/ platform8

7 Steve Holbrook Marriott Hotel, Peterborough, April 26

Ex-hairdresser Steve Holbrook, regarded by many as one of the UK’s top Clairvoyant Mediums, makes a return visit to the city. Tickets £17 or £18 on the door.

Tickets on 01823 666292

8 Mark Steel Key Theatre, tonight

The star of Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town is back on the road with a new show, guaranteed to make the world seem even more mental than it is.

9 Prince Tribute Night Brewery Tap, April 21

To commemorate two years since Prince’s passing, local promotor and DJ, Mister Wicketer is hosting. www.facebook.com/ MisterWicketer

10 Sawtry History Society WI Hall, Gidding Road, tonight at 7.30pm

The Life & Achievements of John Thompson, Master Builder of Peter borough, is the title of a talk by Neil Mitchell. Entry is free for members, £2 by donation for non-members.

01487 831441

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