10 of the best

Your guide to events you must not miss this week

1 Autumn Festival Weekend

Ferry Meadows, October 26/27

There is plenty to look forward to including a craft and gift fair, workshops, campfire cooking, lantern workshop and lantern wal, tree felling and wood splitting demonstrations, a climbing wall, storytelling and kids craft activities.

Full times and details at www. nenepark.org.uk

2 The Sensational 60s Show

The Cresset, October 27

A must-see 60s show which will transport you back to that magical decade. Five legendary names take to the stage - Mike Pender (Original voice of The Searchers); The Trems (All former members of The Tremeloes); The Fortunes; The Swinging Blue Jeans; and The Dakotas.

www.cresset.co.uk

3 The Magic Flute

Key Theatre, October 27

After 50 years of operatic productions and concerts in the area, Peterborough Opera are going all nostalgic this year, performing Mozart’s The Magic Flute – their first opera 50 years ago! Mozart’s magical opera tells the story of a prince and a bird-catcher seeking true love and meaning, a queen seeking revenge for her daughter’s kidnapping, and a temple of priests and initiations.

Tickets at vicacity.org

4 The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Key Theatre, October 28

The Lady Boys of Bangkok, those dazzling Divas are back, coming of age celebrating being 21 with “The Greatest Show Girls Tour”. The glamour of Hollywood and the glitz of Las Vegas meet the beloved traditions of classic British music hall in a mesmerising spectacle.

Tickets at vivacity.org

5 Peterborough Arts Cinema

John Clare Theatre, tonight

Eighth Grade tells the story of an introverted teenage girl trying to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school.

Starts 7.30pm

6 Funhouse Comedy Club

The Lightbox, Bridge Street, October 31

Topping the bill is Irish comedian Martin Mor, who started out as a circus entertainer. Opening is presenter, broadcaster, writer, actor and comedian Ian Stone, with Stella Graham completing the lineup. Compere is Paul Revill.

www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

7 60s Spectacular Stamford Corn Exchange, October 26

Don’t miss your chance to see original sixties artistes in this all star line up featuring: Dave Berry & The Cruisers, The Nashville Teens, The McCoys and Sound Force Five.

www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

8 Russell Kane - The Fast and The Curious The Cresset, October 29

Multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life .

www.cresset.co.uk

9 Pumpkin Carving Barn Garden Centre, Paston, today and October 30

Spooktacular one hour sessions will give children the chance to choose their pumpkins and carve them with haunting Halloween designs including ghosts, ghouls and ghastly grins. The workshops will also include fun games, a Halloween cookie and a glass of witch’s brew. Prizes for best pumpkin and fancy dress.

www.CherryLane.co.uk

10PE1 Workshops Retail Park, Oct 25/26

Monster Mitts, Friday, 11am – 3pm. Little devils can create a haunting hand puppet using a variety of felts, accessories and techniques. Cackling Candles, Saturday , 11am – 3pm. Create a terrifying tealight holder. Choose from a range of designs, including; sugar skulls, witches’ hats and pumpkins.