Nights Out

Irish black comedy, live action from The National Theatre, a Marvel blockbuster and a bit of festive terrorism-busting are all on the menu at the South Holland Centre this week. On the second day of its run tonight (Thursday, January 19), the critically acclaimed The Banshees of Inisherin is showing. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson reunite with Martin McDonagh for ...

South Holland Singers are back later this month with a special concert. The community group will perform ‘Music for Peace’ on Saturday, January 28, at St Johns Church in Hawthorn Bank, Spalding. A spokesman said: “It will feature the Armed Man Choral Suite by Karl Jenkins, among other pieces which have peace as their theme. “It will be exploring how ...

Ding dong merrily on high, Christmas music is the featured lecture for the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society this month. Dr Gant is a lecturer in music at St Peter’s College, Oxford. He is a musician, author, academic, composer, and singer and was formally organist and choirmaster at the Chapel Royal. His book “The Carols of Christmas’ has been described as “a ...

It’s that time of year again – oh yes it is! This year Spalding’s traditional pantomime is Cinderella and its opening night is at the South Holland Centre tomorrow (Friday, December 9) before running until December 30. Produced by Polka Dot Productions it stars Daisy Kin-Sanders as the title character, Dan Shorrock as Buttons, Zane Heath as Prince Charming, Jenni ...

A world famous colliery band are continuing a tradition of playing for The Rotary Club of the Deepings this Christmas – and you could be there too. The Grimethorpe Colliery Band, who achieved worldwide fame when they appeared in the film Brassed Off, are back for their annual festive feast on Saturday, December 10. And we’ve got two pairs of ...

Spalding band Zebra are due to land a knockout set to raise money for a local sporting institution. The group are performing at the newly reopened Lincolnshire Poacher on Saturday, November 19 in a bid to raise funds for the Spalding ABC Boxing Club. The club is looking to raise awareness of the work it does in the area including ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the best Elton John tribute bands around is rocketing into Spalding on Friday, October 28 to raise money for a local charity. Elton and the Rocket Band get the legendary singer-songwriter’s approval having even performed at his mum’s 80th birthday. The visit to the South Holland Centre is a fundraiser for the Tulip Suite Hospice that provides end ...

The St Nicolas Players really took on a challenge this year! After Covid forced a last minute reschedule of their previous play, Spirit Level, from January to August, St Nics had only seven weeks to cast and rehearse this ‘monster’ of a play by Norman Robbins. With a cast of 10, A Tomb with a View takes you into the ...

A fundraising ball has topped £40,000 in money raised for charities with its tenth outing. The Spalding and Welland branch of The Rotary Club’s Two Lips Ball returned on Friday, as 90 people enjoyed a three-course meal and the entertainment of local band Zebra at the Springfields Exhibition Centre. It’s organised by Sarah Prior, in memory of her dad George ...

Sutton Bridge Cinema is returning for its second showing. The Duke starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent is the feature at The Curlew Centre on Saturday, October 15. The wonderfully uplifting tale tells the story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver who stole a Goya portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London in 1961. ...

Rock the aisles with one of the best Buddy Holly tributes around this Friday at Spalding’s South Holland Centre. Buddy Holly and the Cricketers will be swinging into Spalding tomorrow (Friday, October 14) with a spectacular evening showcasing one of America’s biggest singer and songwriters. One of the original stars of rock ‘n’ roll, timeless classics like That’ll Be The ...

One of Spalding’s biggest social events and fundraisers is returning on Friday, October 14. The annual Two Lips charity ball held by the Rotary Club of Spalding and Welland is back at the Springfields Events Centre. The fundraiser for Rotary charities and sponsored by Davis Worldwide and D Spenceley Ltd, is always hugely popular. And this year’s event also sees ...

The Proms are coming to Whaplode Drove this Saturday, September 24. King’s Lynn Town Band, alongside singer Anneli Killen (pictured), will be performing at The Elizabethan Centre’s The Proms Night Show. From 8pm the Parsons Lane venue will be full of song and entry is completely free. A spokesman for the centre said: “Join us for a fabulous evening of ...

The legend of Johnny Cash will take to the stage in South Holland at Christmas. Johnny Cash Revisited is a theatrical production which follows the career and music of the star through five decades. The show will be at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm.The Christmas special features Rick McKay as the great man ...

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 ...

He’s jammed with the likes of George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton – now he’s heading to Spalding. Andy Fairweather Low and his current band the Lowriders are riding into The South Holland Centre on Saturday, September 2. The 74-year-old guitarist has had a stunning career. He shot to fame as lead singer in Amen Corner singing massive hits ...

The oldies will be alright at Pinchbeck Village Hall on Saturday, September 10 as a veteran Lincolnshire band make their debut at the venue. Sleaford-based band The Wrinkly Rockers are playing the venue as part of a fundraiser for it. Boasting a new-look line up, the group are still set to wow with some fantastic rocking numbers. A spokesman for ...