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Hydromania!

Friday 4 July from 8pm

Open air spectacular on the bank of the River Nene, outside the Key Theatre - free admission.
 


 

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Saturday 5 July - free admission

A unique open-air screening on the Embankment

with a live pre-film warm-up show!

 
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure with a very special night...
 




A Midsummer Night's Dream

Theatre-in-the-Park

Date & time: Tuesday 1 Saturday 5 July at 7.30pm

Venue: Open-air in Central Park

Admission: £5 & £3 (students) from the Tourist Information Centre (01733) 452336

 
'Whiles I in this affair do thee employ
I'll to my queen and beg her Indian boy!'
 
Mask Theatre have been entertaining the city for 60 years and this year present the most-loved Shakespearian comedy in this enchanting mid-summer fantasy, not Athens this time, but colonial India.
 
Remember this is an open-air performance; seating will be provided and you are welcome to bring blankets and a picnic. If heavy wet weather, the performance will take place indoors at King's School, Park Road (except Wednesday).
 
Open-air performance in the beautiful setting of Central Park

 

  

  

The Enchanted Forest

by Goldhay Arts                      

Date & time: Wednesday 2 Thursday 3 July at 1pm & Friday 4 July at 7pm

Venue: The Cresset, Bretton

Admission: £5 & £3 concs, from Goldhay Arts (01733) 762287
 
Come and experience the magic, mystery and suspense as Goldhay Arts presents another exhilarating original live performance combining dance, imagery and dramatic action.
 
The Enchanted Forest is a fantasy play which will take you to the edge of the natural and supernatural world of nature.
Watch out for the unexpected and remember when you meddle with nature you meddle with the unknown elements!
 
Goldhay Arts is a charity offering adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to train and develop their skills and interests in the arts.

The Impro Show:

You're In Control

Date & time: Monday 30 June at 7pm

Venue: John Clare Theatre, Central Library, Broadway

Admission: £3 on the door    
 
Peterborough's very own improvisational comedy group are back with an exciting new show, taking suggestions from the audience to create on the spot scenes, songs and even a musical!
 
After the Edinburgh Fringe and shows in London they are pleased that they can be involved in their hometown's own Festival.
 
If you like Whose Line is it Anyway or comedy in general then come laugh and cheer and tell these young comedians what you want to see next.
 

The Rivals

Date & time: Friday 4 & Saturday 5 July

Venue: John Clare Theatre, Central Library, Broadway

Admission: Tickets £6 & £4.50 concs from Readers Services, Central Library, (01733) 864277

          

The Central Theatre Company is a company of professional actors working in conjunction with Peterborough Libraries to promote plays within Peterborough and especially for the Festival, present 'The Rivals' by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, a play dubbed the classical comedy of manners and a romantic comedy for all time.
 
 
 
 

Peterborough City Council. Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1QT - (01733) 747474 - DX12310 Peterborough 1