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Pic: © C Bosworth Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Until Sunday, January 8 Christmas isn’t over until the panto curtain comes down, so if you want a little more festive fun, a trip to MK Theatre will keep the magic alive a while longer. Hi-ho, hi-ho: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

The Cher Show visits Northampton’s Royal & Derngate in January

Milton Keynes Aviation Society

Present our next Lecture events:

10 January – “Imperial Airways: National asset or national joke” by Graham Smith

15 February – AGM and Photo Competition (via Zoom)

14 March - “How the Hurricane came to be” by Howard Cook

Meetings (except February) at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6HQ

Doors open at 7.30pm with lectures at 8.00pm.

Visitors are always welcome. Entry is £5.00 for visitors or free for members (annual fee £22) For further information please contact Chris Bosworth (cj.bos@ntlworld.com or 07860 629494) or visit our website www.mkas.co.uk/lectures Willen Hospice Christmas Tree Collection Friday, January 6 – Monday, January 9 An easy way to dispose of your real Christmas tree – it’s environmentally sound and will benefit Willen Hospice. Collections (from MK1-MK19, MK43, MK46 and LU7) must be pre-booked by January 4. Tree-mendous: willen-hospice.org.uk

Trainers: a global obsession Until February 26 The temporary exhibition examining the design, technology, cultural influences and environmental impact of the trainer continues at Abington Park Museum. Walk this way: northamptonmuseums.com

Northampton Town and County Art Society Until January 29 Alongside the work of members, the 105th annual exhibition features a selection of pieces by non-members, giving visitors the opportunity to view a wide variety of styles and subjects. Entry is free – the display is in Art Gallery 1. Creative class: northamptonmuseums.com

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

Jonathan Townsend & Friends Blues Extravaganza Tuesday, January 10 Join Jonathan and his pals, including members from The Mojo Blues and The Shufflepack, for a special live session at Bletchley Blues Club. A special postChristmas fee of a fiver will get you in. All together now: bletchleybluesclub.uk

The Cher Show – A musical Tuesday, January 10 – Saturday, January 14 Charting the meteoric rise to fame of the music icon turned Hollywood royalty, who flew in the face of convention at every turn. Three West End stars will play Cher through the ages. As seen on Strictly! Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves: royalandderngate.co.uk

Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain® Monday, January 16, 2-3.45pm Sessions use singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating way. Contact before attending by calling 01908 232612 or by emailing chelsea.gadd@alzheimers.org.uk

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Tuesday, January 17 - Saturday, January 21 A decade has passed since it premiered at Sadlers Wells, and now Bourne’s brilliance returns to Milton Keynes. Anyone for a little gothic romance? Tiptoes and Tchaikovsky: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason Wednesday, January 18, 8pm She may be only 19 years old, but Jeneba is a star in the making for her prowess on the keys – and currently holds the Victoria Robey Scholarship to The Royal College of Music, studying piano with Vanessa Latarche. Classical music fans will enjoy works by Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Beethoven and Debussy at this Milton Keynes performance. Songs in the key of: stables.org

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty visits MK Theatre in January and catch Tony Blackburn’s Sound of the 60s at Northampton’s Derngate Sounds of the ‘60s with Tony Blackburn Wednesday, January 18, 7.30pm Enjoy an evening of 60s classics played by the Sounds of the ‘60s All Star Band & Singers at Northampton’s Derngate, with DJ ace Tony Blackburn hosting proceedings. Contact: royalandderngate.co.uk

Blues Jam Night Wednesday, January 18, doors 6.30pm Amps and backline will be provided, all you need to do is turn up with your sticks, guitars, basses, mics or whatever is your choice of cool. Get musical any time through to 10pm. Show what you can do: bletchleybluesclub.uk

The Counterfeit Seventies Friday, January 20, 7.30pm A rollercoaster ride through the era that brought you glam rock and new waves, with the music of Slade, Sweet, T’Rex, The Bay City Rollers and many more. Bye Bye Baby: thecorecorby.com

Pic: Johan Persson

January Highlights

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason (piano) Wednesday 18 January, 8pm Jeneba KannehMason is already captivating audiences with her maturity in performance and interpretation. On the night she will perform works by Beethoven, Debussy, Prokofiev and Shostakovich.

Man of the World: The

Music of Peter Green

Friday 20 January, 8pm

Guitarist Remi

Harris and his band perform a new show celebrating the life and music of Peter

Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.

Moonage Daydream (15) Sunday 22 January, 7.30pm Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Brett Morgen’s feature length experiential cinematic odyssey explores David Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey.

Martyn Joseph Saturday 28 January, 8pm For just one man with a guitar, Martyn Joseph creates performances that are hugely energetic, compelling and passionate. His most recent album 1960 was MOJO magazine’s Folk Album of the Month.

Full programme details:

The Stables, Wavendon Milton Keynes MK17 8LU Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org

Peaky Blinders – By Order of The Old Savoy Friday, January 20, 7pm Enjoy a lavish evening of food, drink and table entertainment, with staff and actors in full Peaky Blinders attire at this immersive experience. Tables can be booked in groups of 10 people or shared tables of up to 10 people. Causing a commotion: theoldsavoy.co.uk

Vegan Market Saturday, January 21, 10.30am-4pm A large variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers and zero waste champions come together for the twice yearly event in Bletchley’s Queensway. Meat free and marvellous: veganmarkets.co.uk

80s Mania Saturday, January 21, 8pm Come on, the 80s rocked – every track was a winner, even if the fashion wasn’t! This multi-tribute concert will deliver music by 28 chart topping pop players, with tributes to Duran Duran, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Bananarama and Dead or Alive. Like a record, baby: stables.org

Dirty Honey Sunday, January 22 Having spent much of 2022 in Europe, L.A’s rockers are back over here for more, and call in to Wolverton’s Craufurd Arms as part of an extensive road crawl. Riff it up: thecraufurdarms.com

Stewart Lee Monday, January 23, 7.30pm After a decade spent delivering high concept shows, Stewart is shaking off the excess and returning to the stage in a streamlined, solo stand-up mode. Basic Lee: royalandderngate.co.uk

Martyn Joseph is at The Stables in Milton Keynes on January 28 Catch The Scoundrels at Bletchley Blues Club and some wrestling action in Northampton at The Old Savoy

The Scoundrels Tuesday, January 24 Steeped in blues and tempered in rock and roll, this mob are a punchy, raw six-piece R&B band. ‘Sounds’ alright: bletchleybluesclub.uk

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Tuesday, January 24 – Saturday, January 28 Journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as the smash-hit film enjoys a stage outing with a superb cast including Hayley Mills, Rula Lenska and Paul Nicholas. Life affirming: atgtickets.com/ miltonkeynes

Gareth Gates in The Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Wednesday, January 25 Join Gareth and cast members from the smash hit musical Jersey Boys on a nostalgic musical journey which pays tribute to the four lads who started singing under a streetlamp, but went on to become one of the biggest selling groups of all time. Oh, What A Night!: thecorecorby.com

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Friday, January 27, 7.45pm Jonny Awsum, Jamie D’Souza and Iszi Lawrence will bring the smiles at The Underground, with compere Dan Evans. You ‘avin a laugh? royalandderngate.co.uk

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Friday, January 27, 8pm The monthly club also enjoys an outing at The Lab in Corby with Alistair Barrie, Jo Neary and Don Biswas with your compere Brendan Dempsey. This bloke walked up to me: thecorecorby.com

The Meatloaf Songbook Friday, January 27 Celebrating the music of one of rock n roll’s true legends with Craig Halford leading you through hits including Bat Out of Hell, Paradise by the Dashboard Light and Dead Ringer for Love in Northampton. I’d Do Anything: theoldsavoy.co.uk Future Sounds of Drum & Bass Saturday, January 28 Bringing the best of local talents together. Those set to appear include Tom Pearce, Brady, Lady Elusive, Nitr8 and many more. It’ll be another sell-out success at Unit 9 in Old Wolverton. Looking ahead: skiddle.com

Martyn Joseph Saturday, January 28, 8pm Singer-songwriter Martyn has issued 32 albums in a career spanning three decades, and he’s racked up thousands of live shows – and a few of those have been at the Wavendon venue. A next level raconteur. One man and a guitar: stables.org

Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour Sunday, January 29 Get ready for edge of your seat, death-defying moves as the stars of Team Megaslam and Team Nasty take to the ring at The Old Savoy for matches suitable for the whole family. Slammin’: theoldsavoy.co.uk

The Carpenters Story Monday, January 30 Take your seat for a journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo, with marvellous musical moments including Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun and Rainy Days & Mondays. Yesterday Once More: atgtickets.com/ miltonkeynes

Pip Blom Monday, January 30 Celebrate Independent Venue Week with Dutch indie quartet Pip Blom at The Craufurd Arms – tickets are limited, so hurry. Welcome Break: thecraufurdarms.com

Undeath Tuesday, January 31 ‘Skull crushing death metal’ at Wolverton’s music hub. If you like it heavy, you’ll love these US players. Devil signs: thecraufurdarms.com