WHAT’S ON
WHAT ’S ON... RUNNING UNTIL 8 JULY Peterborough Arts Festival www.vivacity-peterborough.com/ event/peterborough-arts-festival
Farcet Craft club are looking for new members. MEET ONCE A MONTH ON FRIDAY EVENINGS 7.30PM - 9.30PM IN FARCET VILLAGE HALL Contact Mrs. L Sponner 01733 242460.
Community Drum Circle Group 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH At The Friends Meeting House (Quakers), Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AB. 7.30pm - 9.30pm £5.
3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH The Green Back Yard, Oundle Road, Peterborough. 7.30pm 9.30pm £5.
21 & 22 JULY Miniature Steam Engine Weekend www.sacrewell.org.uk
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The Key Theatre has featured two unique and entertaining productions recently. Naomi from The City Scene reviewed both of them.
Fagin’s Last Hour is a follow up to James’ record breaking and award winning success, A Christmas Carol, which won Best Performer in Theatre (Fringe Report Awards 2012) and a nomination for The London Theatre Award. www.jameshyland.co.uk
FAGIN CAME TO PETERBOROUGH
The European Ballet
Based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist and told from the point of view of Fagin the Miser, one hour before his execution, this unique solo drama offered a fresh insight into literature’s most controversial villain and was a fantastic show in May, at The Key Theatre in Peterborough.
The stage at The Key Theatre was magically transformed into a world of classical ballet in May, with The European Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. Staged and adapted by Stanislav Tchassov, the ballet presented dancers from across Europe, including Joseph MackieGraves who studied for a National Diploma in Dance at Peterborough Regional College. www.europeanballet.org
Actor and writer James Hyland brought Fagin into the spotlight showing regret, surprisingly some compassion and also agony, as Fagin reflected on his fate, along with his clever portrayal of Nancy, the Artful Dodger and Bill Sykes.
Situated in the City Centre, The Key Theatre presents both national and local productions throughout the year. www.vivacity-peterborough.com/theatresand-arts
STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE AGE OF THE VIKINGS! The Vikings exhibition is a summer blockbuster packed with fun for all the family! The handsone exhibition opened in early June and has been well received by many local people.
4 AUGUST Family Fun Pet Show
6 ,7 & 8 JULY ON THE CASTOR SCHOOL FIELD The annual St Kyneburgha Festival Weekend
Whether you own tiny stick insects or gigantic Great Danes, you can bring your pets to the Farm! Entries must be received by 27th July 2012. Entry on the day is subject to space. £1 entry per class. The pet handler receives free entry into the Farm on the day. Normal admission applies to other members of your group and some activities may incur a small charge. 01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk
The weekend features a Friday night party night with live music, followed by an extended Fete and Family Feast on the Saturday. Friday evening advance ticket price of £10 per person also includes a two course meal and a licensed bar featuring Castor Ales. 01733 380900 / 01733 380410 Saturday morning - A Big Breakfast provided by the 63rd Peterborough Scout Group on the school field. Saturday afternoon - The Festival Fun from 2pm with the traditional Church Fete and Family Feast. Sunday morning - The St. Kyneburgha Patronal Service from 10:15am www.castorfestival.co.uk Facebook (search Castor Festival 2012)
July 2012 | Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk
Visitors have the opportunity to see a coin hoard from Norwich Castle Museum and items from the world-famous excavations in York, as well as a range of objects which reflect Viking trade and exploration of lands spreading from Greenland to the Middle East. So get involved and stand on the prow of a Viking ship and imagine crossing the Northern seas to raid and plunder other countries and terrified communities; read all about warrior battles and adventures written in the Vikings Sagas eight centuries ago. Bust the age-old myths by discovering the fun facts about the daily life of these famously ferocious warriors, their entertainment and also their beliefs. The exhibition remains open until early October. There is an admission charge for this exhibition of £4 Adults, £3.50 Concessions £2.50 Child, Under 5s FREE or 12 for a Family (FREE ENTRY to holders of the Vivacity Heritage Pass). www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2012
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