Entertainment

After the success of the original, you’d think that adding Mel Gibson and John Lithgow to the Daddy’s Home ‘world’ would elevate the sequel to new heights. If, like me, you missed the popular 2015 comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, here’s a brief catch up for you. Sensitive stepdad Brad (Ferrell) and macho dad Dusty (Wahlberg) clashed and ...

I must admit, the lack of hype ahead of DC’s Justice League really surprised me. Although Batman v Superman (BvS) and Suicide Squad flattered to deceive with critics (I remain one of the few that enjoyed BvS), the success of the excellent Wonder Woman felt like it breathed fresh life into the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). However, the buzz that ...

It’s pretty rare that almost every character in a film is played by a major actor or actress – but that’s very much the case in the hotly-anticipated remake of Murder on the Orient Express. Directed by Kenneth Branagh – who also plays legendary detective Hercule Poirot – the latest version of the 1934 Agatha Christie book is certainly an ...

If you had to rank the many films in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe (MCU), it’s a fair bet that plenty would place the two Thor films towards the bottom end of their list. For whatever reason – and despite having some of the best MCU characters (take a bow Loki) – the Thor movies haven’t really captured the imagination in the ...

Youth theatre group Act II brought the thrills and fun of a portmanteau horror to Ayscoughfee Hall in an innovative and triumphant three-night run of Ghostly Tales. In the tradition of classic anthology horror films like Dead of Night and Dr Terror’s House of Horrors – which usually had a chiller, a thriller and a lighter tale – Act II ...

Long Sutton’s Ruby’s and Diamonds Party Boutique is staying open late this Saturday (October 28) for Circue De La Sinister, its day of “face art and special FX”. The shop’s facepainting, costume and prosthetics experts will be on hand to transform visitors into the zombie, ghoul, Gruffalo or any other creature they want to be this Halloween. Costumes will also ...

The cast has been revealed for this year’s pantomime at the South Holland Centre and tickets are selling fast, organisers say. Aladdin is produced by Polka Dot Pantomimes and stars Vince Williams as Widow Twankey. Panto regulars will recognise Vince from his turn as Dame in the 2016 production. Josh Davis plays Aladdin and the Genie is played by West ...

The prestigious Song For Lincolnshire competition will for the first time be held in Spalding. Hosted by BBC Radio Lincolnshire, the event is in its 23rd year and features live performances from the finalists, as well as sets from professional bands. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Children In Need charity and the event will be broadcast live ...

A novel Halloween happening takes place in the spooky surroundings of an old hall this weekend. The Ghostly Tales show at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum in Spalding will feature a 41-strong cast and ghost story telling a local legend. Written and performed by theatre group Act II, Ghostly Tales tells six spooky stories suitable for secondary school age and up. Act ...

The ‘Groundhog Day’ concept has been done to death over the years. The ‘Groundhog Day’ concept has been done to death over the years. For every Edge Of Tomorrow – which is my favourite ‘live the same day’ film of recent years – there’s a sub-standard rip-off of the 1993 Bill Murray classic. Happy Death Day may not sound all ...

Boasting a very strong cast and based on best-selling source material, The Snowman (no, not that one) has long-looked like being one of the big films of the year. Led by the always excellent Michael Fassbender as flawed police detective Harry Hole, Rebecca Ferguson, JK Simmons, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Toby Jones, Val Kilmer and James D’Arcy all star in the big ...

The Pumpkin Parade returns this Friday, October 13, with fun for all the family. The annual South Holland District Council Pumpkin Parade celebrates everything autumnal with parades and games. This Friday evening, families in fancy dress will parade through Spalding in a celebration of the fun side of the season. Festivities begins at 11am and run all day to 8pm. ...

One of the hardest tasks is cinema is delivering a sequel – but that pressure is ramped up to the extreme when it comes to following bona-fide classics. Enter Blade Runner 2049, which serves as a direct sequel to Ridley Scott’s cult 1982 hit Blade Runner… a film considered by many to be one of the best science fiction offerings ...

Tomorrow (Thursday, October 12) comes the chance to explore Edwardian Sussex with a merry band of men who on their four-day trip travel 92 miles and polish off 300 pints of beer. The journey will take place on the stage of the South Holland Centre and takes the form of The Four Men, a play adapted from a story by ...

If you’re planning a trip to the cinema this weekend, I’d wager that Blade Runner 2049 is on your radar. That’s right, Ridley Scott’s iconic 1980s sci-fi film finally has a sequel some 35 years later – and the early rumblings are that it’s going to be pretty awesome. If you’ve not seen the 1982 Harrison Ford classic, it’s perhaps ...

A group of South Holland women will be adding their voices to a charity concert later this month. Sing for Life will raise money for Sue Ryder’s Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough. The gala will be at The Cresset, Peterborough, on Sunday, October 21 and more than 100 specially-recruited singers will take part in the fundraiser. Tickets are available via ...

A free course in Holbeach will give creative youngsters the chance to write, craft and record an original song before making a music video ready for YouTube. George Barnett from Spalding indie-pop duo Alfie Jack – who gig nationally and have appeared on the BBC – runs the six-week course at Holbeach Hub. Alfie Jack have released two EPs and ...

It felt like 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service flew a little under the radar – which was something of a surprise given that it was one of the better action films of the year. The tables have turned a little for the hotly-anticipated sequel, The Golden Circle, with expectations through the roof this time around. Let’s get one thing out ...

The only thing finer than coffee and cake is coffee and cake for a good cause. So choose your venue for the Macmillan Big Coffee Morning on Friday, September 29. Across the district, cafes, libraries and community hubs are hosting coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research. Pick your place and turn up for good food, a cup of ...

The latest South Holland Centre cinema programme has been released and features a selection of independent films chosen by the Lincolnshire One Venues (LOV) Young People’s Programme arts network. The cinema listings up to the start of December are now out. Alongside mainstream films such as The Emoji Movie, Victoria and Abdul and Murder on the Orient Express, LOVFilm Project ...