Things to do

Night fit for both kings and queens

There’s set to be a right royal load of laughs at the South Holland Centre on Saturday (March 16). Local theatre group Act II is putting on a special one-off sketch show entitled The Totally Brilliant and Completely Accurate History of the Monarchy (Sort Of).Written by the group’s very own Karl Gernert it’s set to be educational and funny in ...

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Choir to join Tenors

You’ll get plenty from your Tenors on Saturday night.The South Holland Centre is hosting the returning Tenors Unlimited currently consisting of Paul Martin and Jem Sharples.And they will also be joined by the South Holland Singers for a memorable show.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: “Twenty years of performing make Tenors Unlimited the UK’s original classical crossover ‘man ...

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Hypnotist at South Holland Centre

A hypnotist is coming to the South Holland Centre tomorrow (Friday, March 8).Andrew Newton’s show The Hypnotist Live is sure to be an interesting experience.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre said: “Andrew Newton has more than 40 years experience in hypnosis and hypnotherapy.“Seen worldwide, he has hypnotised more than 62,000 people and over 6,000 public and TV appearances.“In the ...

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Head back to the 80s with pop duo

A group that certainly knows how to put on a doo-doo-doo have signed up a pop legend and top tiribute for its latest event. Black Lace, the band behind party records including Agadoo and Superman, are coming to Spalding on April 27 for a special 80s night.They will be joined by Queen tribute band Platinum Queen.The event being put on ...

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Wing it on down to Eagles

A top Eagles tribute band are swooping in to the South Holland Centre this Friday (February 24). Desperado – The Heart of the Eagles, will be performing the hits and more from the legendary band.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: ” The internationally acclaimed show is regarded as one of the finest Eagles tributes you will ever witness.“The ...

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‘ABBA meets cold war’ in Chess

Pupils at Spalding Grammar School are to put on a rock opera next month. Chess is described as ‘a complex rock opera about love, betrayal and fame’ set to music by ABBA songwriters Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus with Tim Rice providing some of the lyrics.Director and head boy Jack Wheatley, said. “For a musical about a seemingly boring board ...

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Top acts for music afternoon

James and Wood plus Donna Wylde are the stars at Gedney Victory Hall on Sunday. Steve James and Martin Coulson make up the double act who will be bringing their brilliant performances all the way from Glasgow.They’re joined by singer and guitarist Donna who was the British Country Music Artist Female Vocalist of the Year in 2008 and 2010.The concert ...

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Hall will be lit up for a Light Night

Ayscoughfee Gardens will come to life on Saturday, March 23, for Light Night, a special event of creative installations, sculptures and performances to celebrate the venue’s heritage, local and global historical links. The free event, which will run from 6pm to 8pm, will include fire displays, musical acts, interactive performances, light displays and arts and crafts workshops, as part of ...

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Group stages dark comedy

Those talented folk at Act II Theatre Company are back next week with a black comedy in two parts. The local youth group are putting on Alan Ayckbourn’s black comedy The Revenegers’ Comedies on both Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14 at the South Holland Centre.A spokesman for Act II said: “Fate throws together the eccentric Karen Knightly and ...

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You’ll be flooded by knowledge at lecture

Flooding in Lincolnshire is the topic this Friday for the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society’s Lecture this Friday (February 9). Dr Mottram is Director of Research at the School of Humanities at the University of Hull.He is a specialist in interdisciplinary approaches to 17th century literature in its religious, social and environmental contexts.In his current work, he collaborates with environmental specialists from ...

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Keeper Shilton to star for Tonic Health

England’s most capped men’s footballer Peter Shilton is boosting a South Holland charity at a special fundraiser in April. The former Leicester City, Stoke City and Nottingham Forest keeper is heading to Springfields Events Centre on April 25 from 7.30pm.He appeared in four World Cups and two European Championships as well as winning two European Cups and the English league ...

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Step up to the mic for charity

There’s a chance for you to get on stage and raise money for charity alongside professional comedians this Friday (January 26). Zeph Churchill is holding the Charity Open Mic Night Show at the South Holland Centre from 8pm raising money for Mencap and Blood Cancer UK.She’ll be comparing, with Keith Farnan headlining alongside Dan King.A spokesman for the South Holland ...

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Fleetwood Machine make live music fun

Go your own way to The South Holland Centre on Saturday (January 20) for a top Fleetwood Mac tribute act. Fleetwood Machine will be playing as the songbirds that have sold millions of records including Albatross, The Chain, Rhiannon and Dreams.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: “A lovingly-crafted, musically-authentic and passionately-performed celebration of one of the greatest bands ...

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War museum curator steps in at society

Due to a late change in programme, the first Spalding Gentlemen’s Society lecture this year will be given by Dr Bryn Hammond, Principal Curator of Collections at the Imperial War Museum and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. First World War historians still know little about the armies of their allies – especially the French.However, in a modern internet-connected ...

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Start the year on a new note with choir

Do you enjoy singing and are looking for a New Year challenge? South Holland Singers are looking for new members and are inviting anyone who enjoys singing to give the choir a try at an informal rehearsal on Saturday, January 13.The event, a first for the long-established group, will be led by musical director Sam Graper and aims to demonstrate ...

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Politics caught in the Act

What do Suella Braverman, Vladimir Putin, South Holland District Council and Mickey Mouse all have in common? They all feature in Act II Theatre Company’s Revue 2023! This irreverent, topical and cheeky show is now into its 11th year and once again takes a swipe at the year’s news; local, national and global.Expect fast-paced sketches, scenes and songs from the ...

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SADOS’ festive fare is a family affair

SADOS (Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society) are all set for their festive show this weekend. The group are performing A SADOS Christmas Tale at St Margaret’s Hall in Quadring on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9.Created by Becca Turner, Dominique Spinks, Lauren Bullock and Matilda May, it also stars Rebecca May Jones, Andrew Rudd, Charlie Russell, Mellissa Ellan-Rose, ...

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Festive note to lecture

Dr Andrew Gant will be returning to give the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society’s Christmas Lecture on Friday (December 8). A composer, singer, choirmaster, church musician, university teacher and writer, he has directed many leading choirs including The Guards’ Chapel, Worcester College Oxford, and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal where he was formally organist and choirmaster.Dr Gant lectures in Music at St Peter’s ...

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Oh What A Night at SHC

Oh What A Night is in store at the South Holland Centre on Saturday (December 2).That’s the name of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute set to take you back 60 years to December 63.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: “Let us take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of ...

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Get festive at Singers’ concert

If you’re not yet in the Christmas spirit then a special concert by the South Holland Singers will surely get you in the mood. The group of local entertainers are performing a concert entitled ‘It Came Upon A Midnight Clear’ at St Mary Magdelene Church in Gedney at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 9.They’ll be singing a host of Christmas and ...

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