ONE FOR THE DIARY

Macbeth Central Park, July 11-15 Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a play well known to many of us. Perhaps even going back to our school days where we suffered the slings and arrows of English teachers’ endless analysis of the power crazed Monarch and his various treacheries, his over ambitious queen and her descent into madness, the Wyrd Sisters’ prophesies, and exactly how a man could qualify as being “no woman’s son”.

The play is brought to life in Peterborough’s Central Park this summer (11-15 July) when Mask Theatre brings you our annual Shakespearean offering. Mask is pleased to announce that they are also touring Macbeth to three exciting locations, Moonhenge at Wood Walton, Crowland Abbey and for the first time, The Waterton Arms in Deeping St James the following week (20 – 22 July). The stunning backdrops in the tour venue locations will add another layer of dramatic tension to the performance. Visually, Crowland Abbey will be exciting and atmospheric, reminiscent of old Scottish castles that you are invited to imagine, while Moonhenge will set the three Wyrd Sisters on their blasted heath perfectly. The beautiful beer garden at the Waterton Arms, Deeping St James, a new venue for the tour promises, at the very least, a decent interval drink. Action packed and full of emotion, the Shakespearean play takes no prisoners. You are welcome to make an evening of it and bring your picnic (please note, not applicable to The Waterton Arms, where food is available in the pub). As ever, even on a balmy evening the air feels chilly towards the end of the evening so we recommend you bring some warm clothing For wet weather plans, or to check for cancellation please call 07542 174 653 for a recorded message stating whether or not the play is going ahead. Tickets available at the door or through the web site www.masktheatre. co.uk.

Simon & Garfunkel Story

Key Theatre, tonight

A critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York, who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.

Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘The Sound Of Silence’ and many more.

vivacity-peterborough.com

The Illegal Eagles

The Cresset, July 7

Often acclaimed as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles return celebrating their own 20 years of UK and international touring. This seasoned group of talented musicians are true Eagles fans at heart. For their special 20th Anniversary tour, The Illegal Eagles bring you their strongest and most popular show to date. Performing all of the classic Eagles hits including Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane and many more.

www.illegaleagles.com

Tony Law & Rhys James

Key Theatre, July 7

It’s the return of the Edinburgh Preview Specials, each one a double bill of acts road testing their material before trekking up north to the Edinburgh Fringe... Tony Law is a multi awardwinning comedian, back with a brand new show of the inimitable surreal comedyart that has made him one of the most celebrated live performers in the UK. He’s a three-time Chortle Award winner.

Rhys James is back with another classic hour of stand-up comedy and definitely-cool-and-notpretentious poetry.

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Stamford Corn Exchange, July 7 and 8

Stamford Pantomime Youth Players present the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. Joseph - the favourite son of Jacob - is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures which challenge him to his core. Soon he finds himself belonging to Potiphar, whose wife makes advances toward Joseph and ultimately lands him behind bars.

stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

In Conversation with Steve White

South Holland Centre, July 6 Drummers of any ability and lovers of the ‘80s and ‘90s music scene should prepare to grab a seat. If the name is not immediately familiar, the music will be. He is synonymous with Paul Weller after stints with The Style Council and The Paul Weller Movement but has also played with many more of the world’s most respected artists including The Who, and deputised on drums for his brother Alan during Oasis’s 2001 American tour. Steve will play some of those famous drum parts and talk about the industry.