Theatre

Act II Shakes it up at the double

There’s plenty of love for Shakespeare coming up at the South Holland Centre with Act II Theatre Company set to put on a Bard double bill. First up, on Tuesday, November 22, there will be a production of Twelfth Night from 6.30pm. That’s followed up on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 with a production of Shakespeare In Love ...

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Theatre to really dig

A theatre production is coming to Long Sutton tomorrow (Friday, November 11) and it promises to be blooming marvellous. Theatre group United Artists bringing The Head Gardener to the Market House Long Sutton as part of the Arts Council Rural Touring Scheme. It’s grown from the seeds set by Long Sutton Town Arts. A spokesman for the Birmingham based United ...

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SADOS are back

Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (SADOS) are returning to the South Holland Centre stage. And they’re bringing with them the modern day masterpiece Ghost the Musical from Wednesday to Saturday, November 9-12. Rob Nicholls directs and Paul Coleman produces as the talented group presents the musical remake of the hit film. A spokesman for the society, said: “After a ...

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Act II set to shine on stage

You don’t have to walk 500 miles to see Act II’s latest creation – just head to The South Holland Centre. The smash hit Scottish musical, Sunshine On Leith is heading to Spalding for the very first time. The musical, performed by the students of Act II Theatre Company (plus an eight-piece live band) features songs by The Proclaimers, famous ...

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Pantos offer help for audiences

Time to think about your panto bookings – oh yes it is, and yes, there is a heatwave at the moment! Cinderella will be on stage at the South Holland Centre for most of December. Presented by Polka Dot Pantomimes, the family favourite is full of music, gags and audience participation. The show opens with a matinee on Saturday, December ...

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Acclaimed showings at South Holland Centre

Tom Cruise and Jodie Comer are among the stars on the screen at the South Holland Centre this week, both in critically acclaimed performances. Comer is being beamed in live from the Harold Pinter theatre in the West End where she’s been wowing audience in the solo show Prima Facie. The showing of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play is at 7pm ...

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Wrapped up in Bennett classic

You’d be insane to miss Act II’s latest portrayal. Georgian royals hit the stage in the latest Act II drama, The Madness of George III, performed by their Advanced Skills group (Chicago, London Road, 1984).When the mighty King George III of England falls ill with a mysterious madness, Parliament and the Royal family themselves are torn apart in the struggle ...

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Get All Shook Up by Act II Youth Theatre

The worlds of Elvis and William Shakespeare are set to collide on the South Holland Centre stage next week thanks to Act II Youth Theatre. The group is putting on All Shook Up, a musical based on the King of Rock’s songs, the plot of which is inspired by the Bard’s Twelfth Night. A spokesman for the South Holland Centre ...

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Win ticket to see A Bunch of Amateurs

St Nicolas Players take to the stage next week with their latest production A Bunch of Amateurs and you could see the show for free. We have three pairs of tickets for any night to give away. The show takes place at the South Holland Centre, Spalding, from March 16-19. Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Chapman, A Bunch of ...

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Help SADOS bring Ghost back to life

Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (SADOS) are on the look out for actors to bring a modern classic to life. The local theatre company is going to put on Ghost The Musical and is inviting anyone over 18 years to audition. A read-through is taking place at the group’s current base at The Shed at Monks House Playing Fields ...

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Players return to SH Centre stage

A Hollywood star is on his way to inspire an amateur theatre group. That’s the premise of St Nicolas Players’ latest production A Bunch of Amateurs. They’ll be performing the play by Ian Hislop and Nick Chapman at the South Holland Centre from March 16 to 19. A spokesman for the group said: “To boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood ...

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Act II’s latest show is a ‘must see’

Act II Theatre Company are taking on a show like no other this week. Their Advanced Skills group will be telling the story of London Road: an innovative and ground-breaking verbatim musical by Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork. This show tells the story of the residents of London Road, Ipswich, around the time of a series of murders that shocked ...

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Act now and join

A South Holland theatre group is on the lookout for its latest new stars. Act II Theatre Company put on a host of events throughout the year and are this Saturday (January 29) holding an open day as they look to attract yet more talent. The group’s Karl Gernert said: “As we start to emerge from the pandemic, South Holland’s ...

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Year to start with satellite showings

Two big performances will be beamed into Spalding from London in January. The South Holland Centre is showing Puccini’s Tosca live from The Royal Opera House at 7.15pm on Wednesday, January 19. Then on Thursday, January 27, Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt is being screened live from the West End. The acclaimed writer of Shakespeare In Love’s creation tells the story of ...

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‘See It Safely’ at the South Holland Centre

Spalding’s South Holland Centre has been granted the ‘See It Safely’ mark to guarantee attendees it’s following all Covid-19 guidelines and keeping them safe. The Market Place is currently showing the pantomime Dick Whittington until December 30. A spokesman for the centre operated by South Holland District Council, said: ”We have been granted the use of Society Of London Theatre ...

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Panto season arrives at South Holland Centre

Panto season is here – oh yes it is! Dick Whittington arrives at the South Holland Centre in Spalding today (Thursday) with fun for all the family. Polka Dot Pantomimes’ annual event is back after last year’s enforced break and the stars are ready to thrill once again.Audiences can expect the usual mix of crazy characters, awesome adventure, singing, dancing, ...

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Polka Dot Panto is back on stage

Panto is making a welcome return to South Holland – oh yes it is! The ever-popular Dick Whittington will be taking to the stage at the South Holland Centre from December 9 to 30. After a break due to the pandemic, Polka Dot Pantomimes are back with the rags-to-riches tale. Audiences can expect the usual mix of crazy characters, awesome ...

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Youngsters will bring Hunchback to life

ACT II’s Pint-Sized Players are taking to the stage with an adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The performance is an adaptation of the novel specially designed to be performed by a young cast (aged six to 11).Victor Hugo’s seminal novel is being performed against the backdrops of the magnificent Crowland Abbey and St Mary and St Nicolas Church, ...

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St Nicolas Players in spooky production

Spooky goings on at Spalding Services and Social Club on High Street, don’t end with the Halloween disco this year. November 4, 5 and 6 sees St Nicolas Players present a seasonal ghostly treat with their play Spirit Level, a supernatural comedy by Pam Valentine. Spirit Level has an ever-bickering ghostly married couple evoke the strange power of their even ...

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Let the Good Times roll with comedian

Award-winning comedian Omid Djalili comes to Spalding next week and there’s still a handful of tickets left. The popular British-Iranian actor/comedian takes to the stage at the South Holland Centre on Friday, October 1 with his rescheduled UK tour The Good Times Tour.And it could not come soon enough for Omid – after experimenting with a Zoom gig where he ...

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