All you need to know about the PE1 lights switch-on
Fire and Ice Spectacular Christmas launch
PE1 Retail Park, November 23
Begin Christmas with a bang at PE1’s Fire & Ice Spectacular from 1pm on Saturday.
The festive family fun includes:
FlameOz – From 4pm
Featuring unique circus artistry, FlameOz is a multi-award-winning fire dancing act that performs alongside eye-popping pyrotechnics. The act has thrilled thousands of people in over 40 countries.
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Stage Show: Hosted by Josh Lovatt – From 4pm
Radio personality Josh is hosting PE1’s stage show, incorporating plenty of live music and entertainment. This includes characters from of The Wizard of Oz panto coming to Peterborough’s New Theatre, Christmas carols from Paston Ridings Primary School and Lucy’s Choir. Plus, regular gameshows with the chance to win high value prizes.
Lantern Craft Workshop: 1pm – 5pm
Children over the age of three can design and decorate a festive lantern, using a variety of materials and techniques.
Trained supervisors will be on hand to offer guidance.
This is a free activity, but charity donations to the Peterborough Soup Kitchen are welcomed.
Fire & Ice Lantern Parade: From 6.20pm
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Hide AdLed by the FlameOz and Calvos, a Fire & Ice Lantern Parade will commence at 6.20pm – where children can participate with their lanterns.
The parade will lead to the 35 ft Christmas Tree in the centre of PE1.
Following this, the Christmas lights will be switched on.
Sparks in the Park: Firework Show
A 15-minute dazzling display of fantastic fireworks choreographed to Christmas music, will mark the end of PE1’s Fire & Ice Spectacular.
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall, November 23
The hospice is hosting a Christmas Fayre between 11am and 3pm, to help raise vital funds for local families needing its care. The Christmas Fayre is being organised by hospice staff and volunteers in their spare time, and will give visitors the chance to do a spot of Christmas shopping.Admission is £3 for adults on the day, which includes a hot drink and a mince pie or cake. Children’s admission is free, but if they’d like to see Santa there’s a £2 charge, which includes a gift.
Peterborough Arts Cinema,
John Clare Theatre, tonight
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Starts at 7.30pm
Concert
Paston All Saints Church, November 24
Peterborough Gilbert and Sullivan Players present their “Autumn Extravaganza” at 3.00pm including songs from Les Miserables, Chicago and Phantom of the Opera as well as many well-known favourites from the Mikado, Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore.
Tickets in advance (01733 575102) or pay on the door.
Charity Ball
Radius, Northminster Road, November 23
The Black Tie and Diamonds charity ball in aid of Sue Ryder includes drinks on arrival, three-course dinner, entertain-ment and more.
Tickets £50 from [email protected]
Funhouse Comedy
The Lightbox, Bridge Street, November 28
Topping the bill is Christian Reilly, an integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars, with comic/songster Rich Hall. Opening the night will be double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Andrew Lawrence, and completing the line-up is the down to earth and madcap Lindsey Santoro. Compere for the night will be the cheeky and friendly Stevie Gray.
www.funhousecomedy.co.uk
Jonathan Pie: Fake News
The Cresset, November 27
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Johnny Cash Christmas Special
The Cresset, November 26
Get ready to enjoy two hours of classic Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country Music with a whole bunch of festive fun thrown in for good measure!
Featuring Rick McKay as The Man in Black, together with Jodie McKay as June Carter-Cash and the amazing Starkville Country Band.
www.cresset.co.uk
Art Fair
Colonel Dane Memorial Hall, Alwalton, November 23
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Hide AdThe Peterborough Artists Open Studios Affordable Art Fair returns with an impressive line up of 23 PAOS artists. An exhibition of affordable art with everything listed £50 and under. This is a great opportunity to purchase some Christmas presents, or a lovely personal gift, and support local art at the same time. Lots to choose from, including jewellery, pottery, mosaics, paintings and photography etc.
www.paos.org.uk