Entertainment

22 Jump Street (15) review I’ll level with you from the outset – I haven’t seen 21 Jump Street, so I watched this sequel with fresh eyes. From what I’ve read elsewhere, 22 Jump Street is pretty much a carbon copy of the original. One of my big bugbears with some reviews is that sequels often aren’t judged on their ...

Mario Kart 8 review   I’ll be honest with you, I was playing Mario Kart 8 pretty much all weekend after picking up my copy from Game at Springfields last Friday. Last week I mentioned that all of the hype surrounding Nintendo’s latest trip to the track suggested that this was the best title in the series. And I’m happy ...

Edge Of Tomorrow 3D (12A) review Live, die, repeat. For once, the tag line for a film sums it up pretty perfectly – but that’s not to say Edge Of Tomorrow isn’t a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Tom Cruise’s latest venture into the sci-fi genre isn’t a totally new concept, but it’s certainly one of his best movies to date. You ...

The D Day Darlings present The Songs That Won The War Key Theatre, Peterborough Saturday, June 7, 2.30pm and 7.30pm £15 (£13.50 concessions including RBL members) Box office: 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com To mark the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion the delightful D-Day Darlings have packed up their troubles in their old kit bag and are marching around the UK ...

One Night of Elvis The Cresset, Peterborough Friday, May 30, 7.30pm Tickets: £21.50 Box office: 01733 265705 Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist – Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King – celebrating the entire career of the musical legend. This spectacular show begins with an authentic recreation of the 1950s rock’n’roll years, progressing through the ...

Spalding Folk Club presents Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston South Hoiland Centre, Spalding Wednesday, June 4, 8.15pm £6 on the door, £5 members Box office: 01775 764777 Local girl made good Miranda Sykes returns with stunning mandolin player Rex Preston. Miranda, more often seen now with Show of Hands, plays bass and sings like an angel and Rex plays mandolin ...

Dr Feelgood Key Theatre, Peterborough Saturday, May 31, 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50 Box office: 01733 207239 Dr Feelgood is one of the most popular rhythm and blues acts in the world. Formed in the 1970s, the current line up features Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band, and Steve Walwyn on guitar who ...

One of 2014’s biggest films swings into town this week as The Amazing Spider Man 2 hits Spalding’s South Holland Centre. Andrew Garfield returns for his second outing as Spidey/Peter Parker in a sequel that builds on the success of the 2012’s original. Marvel’s latest super-hero offering picks up pretty much where its predecessor left off, with Parker haunted by ...

X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D review (12A) If you’re as big an X-Men fan as me, it’s likely that you’ve not been overly happy with what you’ve seen from the series since the awesome X2 way back in 2003. I am, however, delighted to tell you that Days of Future Past more than makes up for a decade of ...

Bad Girls – The Musical South Holland Centre, Spalding From today (Thursday) until Saturday, 7.30pm Box office: 01775 764777 The play is performed by Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society. Set in HMP Larkhall, this is the story of new wing governor Helen Stewart and her battles with old guard Jim Fenner and his sidekick Sylvia Hollamby, as well as ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Key Theatre, Peterborough Tonight, 7pm £15 (£12.50 concessions, £10 students) Box office: 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to cinemas. Based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens ...

Let’s Hang on King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Friday, May 30, 7.30pm Tickets Box office: 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk The award-winning production Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From their beginnings in the early 50s, the show takes ...

Supersonic 70s The Cresset, Peterborough Friday, May 23, 7.30pm Tickets £20 Box office: 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk The Supersonic 70s are a six piece band, with male and female lead vocals. Featuring the incredible “cat suited wondergirl” Janey Bombshell, one of the finest female singers in the UK. Janey adds some real “Agnetha glamour” alongside co-lead vocalist Mark Keen, the “velvet ...

Godzilla 3D review (12A) The hype surrounding Godzilla’s latest stampede into cinemas has been huge – and I’m pleased to say that it delivers…big time. Forget what you think you known about the King Kaiju, there’s no cheesy nonsense to be found here. Gareth Edwards’ action-packed epic comfortably stands up to the likes of Jaws and Jurassic Park when it comes ...

Funhouse Comedy Club South Holland Centre, Spalding, Friday, May 30, 8.30pm Tickets £10 in advance, £12.50 on the door Box office: 01775 764777 A great night of comedy in the centre’s top floor function hall. Bar open from 7.30pm. If you’ve not tried Funhouse Comedy Club yet, how about making May the month you do? The function hall is transformed ...

Bad Neighbours (15) review We’ve all had neighbours that have tested our patience over the years – but Bad Neighbours takes that nightmare to the next level. Imagine this scenario: you’ve just pumped all of your life savings into buying a house for your partner and child…only for a rowdy fraternity of lads to move in next door. That’s the ...

The best action movie of 2014 so far rolls into town this week – and Captain America: The Winter Soldier is one you’ll not want to miss at the South Holland Centre. Chris Evans returns as Marvel hero Captain America in what is easily the franchise’s best offering since 2012’s juggernaut Avengers Assemble. If you’re a fan of these comic ...

RSC Live: Henry IV Part 1 South Holland Centre, Spalding Wednesday, May 14, 7pm Tickets £13 (£11.50) Box Office 01775 764777 A live screening direct from the stage at Stratford-Upon-Avon. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware of the tenuousness of ...

Bad Girls – The Musical Wednesday to Saturday, May 21-24, 7.30pm South Holland Centre, Spalding Tickets £12 (£10) Box office: 01775 764777 Performed by Spalding Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society. Set in HMP Larkhall, this is the story of new Wing Governor Helen Stewart and her battles with old guard Jim Fenner and his sidekick Sylvia Hollamby, as well as ...

The Simon and Garfunkel Story The Cresset, Peterborough Thursday, May 15 Tickets £18.50 Box Office: 01733 265705 Direct from London’s West End, award winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in “Buddy – The Musical”) and a full cast of performers tell the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all time. Using both original photos and film footage, The ...