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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

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

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

The Cher Show comes to the Derngate

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

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

The legend that is Tony Blackburn is in town with his Sounds of the ‘60s in January 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

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

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

Get ready to rumble - Megaslam Wrestling comes to The Old Savoy this month Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty visits MK Theatre in January

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

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