Rumplestiltskin & the Wheel of Fortune, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Rumplestiltskin & the Wheel of Fortune

Sat 7 Sept 2pm Poor Polly Buckwheat is in a pickle! If she doesn’t turn a roomful of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn nasty. But should she accept the help of an eccentric dwarf who mysteriously appears in her prison cell? Rumpelstiltskin is helpful yet demanding; secretive yet noisy; short yet owning a name as long as his beard. This story of transformation will make you laugh and gasp at the same time! “The show is pure magic; funny and entrancing from start to finish” Edinburgh Fringe 4 years + Theatre £7.50 (£6.50) £26 family of four Family Show Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Harmonica Workshop, Steve Lockwood, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Harmonica Workshop

With Steve Lockwood Sat 7 September, 5 October, 2 November, 7 December 1.30pm- 5pm £25 per session 12+ years Back by popular demand, harmonica master Steve continues to write and deliver all new workshops especially for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, play pop, rock, blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch bend all the way down and jam along with rockin’ solos. Harmonicas (diatonic) in C are available on the day for £8. Steve is a musician with a worldwide reputation currently working with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, performing regular concerts in his own right and as part of blues duo Hot Lips and Chilli Fingers. Steve holds a degree in harmonica from Anglia Ruskin and is a fully-qualified teacher.

Sat, 7 September at 1:30 pm

Sat, 5 October at 1:30 pm

Sat, 2 November at 1:30 pm

Sat, 7 December at 1:30 pm

Stamford Arts Centre

27 St Mary's Street

Stamford

Lincs.

PE9 2DL

Box Office

Call 01780 763203

Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Web www.stamfordartscentre.com

Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

An Audience with Sir Trevor McDonald, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

An Audience with Sir Trevor McDonald

Wed 4 Sept 7.30pm A chance to hear about the wide-ranging experiences and interests of award-laden broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald. Twice voted Newscaster of the Year, he was for many years the face of ITN fronting its popular News at Ten bulletin and the flagship current affairs show Tonight. In an extraordinary career he has interviewed many of the world’s leading figures. He also secured the only British TV interview with Saddam Hussein. More recently he has presented insightful travel programmes and investigated the soon to be terminated lives of prisoners on America’s Death row. £22 (£20) Ballroom Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Glyndebourne - Billy Budd, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Glyndebourne - Billy Budd

By Benjamin Britten   Sunday 25 August at 2pm - ENCORE   This year marks the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, born suitably enough on 22 November, the feast day of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music. His powerfully dramatic opera Billy Budd returns to Glyndebourne with Jacques Imbrailo in the title role and Mark Padmore making his role debut as Captain Vere.   3 hrs 25 mins (This is a screening of the opera recorded live in 2010)   The coffee shop will be open for pre-show and interval refreshments for all screenings!   £18 (£16) Theatre Satellite Screening

Sun, 25 August at 2:00 pm

Stamford Arts Centre

27 St Mary's Street

Stamford

Lincs.

PE9 2DL

Box Office

Call 01780 763203

Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Web www.stamfordartscentre.com

Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Welland Valley Arts Society, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Welland Valley Arts Society

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

29 Apr – 11 May 10am – 4pm Welland Valley Arts Society Spring exhibition The spring exhibition from  this popular local group will fill the gallery with a colourful range of  artwork. Most items are for sale.

Met Opera - Giulio Cesare, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Met Opera - Giulio Cesare

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Handel’s Giulio Cesare – New Production Sat 27 April 5pm, £20 (£18) The opera that conquered London in Handel’s time comes to the Met in David McVicar’s lively production. The world’s leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. Approximate running time: 4hrs 31mins

William Stukeley in Stamford: his houses and gardens, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

William Stukeley in Stamford: his houses and gardens

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

A talk by Guest Speaker John Smith William Stukeley, noted 18th century antiquary and Vicar of All Saints, 1730-47,  was a keen student of architecture and an enthusiastic gardener. While in Stamford  he published his archaeological discoveries at Avebury and Stonehenge and these  much influenced his thoughts on garden design. He totally refurbished his Barn Hill  house, planned a Palladian triumphal arch spanning the road, and created an impressive  garden. John Smith is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and this talk  is based on his research for an article in the Antiquaries Journal. 1 hour approx.

 Thu, 25 April at 7:30 pm

Pint of Poetry in the Cellar Bar, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Pint of Poetry in the Cellar Bar

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Pint of Poetry - Open Mic Poetry Evening 8pm Held every last Wednesday of the month at 8pm in the Cellar Bar at  Stamford Arts Centre. Come along and bring a poem of your own or  someone else's to perform or simply sit back, have a drink and listen!   Very informal evenings hosted by Stamford's Poet Laureate Darren  Rawnsley. Go to the Stamford Poet Laureate page of our website  for more information. Free entry, bring along a friend! Current dates for Pint of Poetry: 24 April

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Tues 23 Apr 8pm £12 (£10 concessions, £8.50 students and groups) A new powerful two-handed version of the classic book by Robert Tressell.  A gem of Edwardian humorous theatre with songs and music of the time.  This hugely successful production tells the story of a group of painterdecorators  who are joined by artist Owen, whose spirited attacks onthe dishonesty of  Capitalism, along with his socialist vision, highlight exploitation in the workplace  and inequality in society. Relevant still, this tale is told with vigour and passion. ‘Sets bells ringing… lightning changes… friendly brio… has a strength of it’s own…’ -  THE TIMES Read the Show reviews 4 Stars - WHATSONSTAGE.COM 4 Stars - PUBLIC REVIEWS The Stage Find out more through a Question & Answer session about the production right here.

An Evening with Peterborough Opera, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

An Evening with Peterborough Opera

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Sat 20 Apr 7.30pm £10 Peterborough Opera are pleased to present an evening of favourites from  the great operas. From Handel to Britten via Mozart, Verdi, Rossini and others (and with  probably just a little Wagner thrown in for good measure). The programme  features both chorus pieces and solos, some familiar and some may be less so.  From the rousing to the soothing – an operatic pot pourri for a Spring evening.

Digital photography for Beginners, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Digital photography for Beginners

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Do you want to turn your camera off automatic? Want to get more from your camera?  Want to develop photography as a hobby? Then this is the course for you! Tuesday 23 April – 28 May 7pm - 9pm six week terms £75 - Limited to 8 people ALSO Friday 2 August - 6 September Saturday workshops Sat 20 April, 18 May & 7 August Limited to 8 people - £60 EACH DAY Ring the box office to book for the term on 01780 763203 Full details can be obtained from Bob at bob@bobdavis.org.uk

So Comedy. Rob Beckett Star of Channel 4’s 8 OUT OF 10 CATS, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

So Comedy: April

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

A night of live comedy featuring the best in stand up and sketch,  from the producer of the Graham Norton and the Sarah Millican TV programme. www.socomedy.co.uk Rob Beckett Star of Channel 4’s 8 OUT OF 10 CATS Best Newcomer Nominee: Adelaide Comedy Festival 2011 ‘Little short of a revelation’SCOTSMAN ‘A likeable high tempo comic’GUARDIAN Joel Dommett - ‘Confident and charming’CHORTLE ‘Dommett’s enthusiasm is relentless’THE LIST David Morgan (MC)‘A joy to behold’METRO

Stoker (18) Starring, Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Stoker (18)

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

STOKER (18) Wed 17 at 8pm, Thurs 18 at 2.30pm & Fri 19 April at 8pm Dir: Chan Wook-Park USA/UK 2012 1hr 38mins Starring: Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska A girl is chillingly drawn towards her enigmatic uncle in this distinctively  original psychological thriller.

Children's Ballroom Dancing Classes, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Children's Ballroom Dancing Classes

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Tuesdays New Children’s Class: 5.30pm to 6.15pm Ann Gibbons Dance is starting a new ballroom, Latin American, freestyle  disco class especially for the younger generation – age 6 upwards. Ring Ann Gibbons on 01949 843950 or email ann@anngibbonsdance.co.uk 16 Apr – 21 May 6 weeks @ £24 each child 4 Jun – 16 Jul 7 weeks @ £28 each child

Quartet (12A) EXTRA SCREENINGS ADDED, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Quartet (12A) EXTRA SCREENINGS ADDED

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Tues 16 at 8pm, Wed 17 at 2.30pm & Thurs 18 April at 5pm LIMITED AVAILABILTY EXTRA - Tues 16 at 1pm, Wed 17 April at 11am  Dir: Dustin Hoffman UK 2012 1hr 38mins Starring: Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly A second chance to catch the most quietly delightful film so far this year,  the marvellous, human comedy-drama Quartet, about a retirement  home for aged musicians.

Baillie Duo , Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Baillie Duo

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Baillie Duo Sat 13 April 8pm                Tickets: £16 (£15) Alexander Baillie - cello Max Baillie - violin A programme to include: Mozart Duos, Bach 2 part Inventions, Kodaly Duo, Martinu Distinguished cellist Alexander Baillie is no stranger to Stamford - he first appeared at the Arts Centre in 1980, establishing a faithful following during many subsequent visits. He began playing the cello at the age of twelve having been directly inspired by Jacqueline du Pré. He went on to study at London's Royal College of Music and with André Navarra in Vienna. He will be well remembered for his solo cello renditions of Schnittke Cello Sonatas. For this eagerly awaited concert Alexander is joined by his son Max, a talented violinist and teacher who treated a full Ballroom to a stunning lunchtime concert in 2005 when he was joined by Rowena Calvert and Eleanor Turner.

Harmonica Workshop, With Steve Lockwood, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Harmonica Workshop

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

With Steve Lockwood Sat 13 April & 11 May 1.30pm – 5.30pm £25 per session Back by popular demand, harmonica master Steve continues to write and  deliver all new workshops especially for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether  you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, play pop, rock, blues rhythms,  cool country wails, pitch bend all the way down and jam along with rockin’  solos. Harmonicas (diatonic) in C are available on the day for £8. Steve is a  musician with a worldwide reputation currently working with the Prague  Philharmonic Orchestra, performing regular concerts in his own right and as  part of blues duo Hot Lips and Chilli Fingers. Steve holds a degree in harmonica from Anglia Ruskin and is a fully-qualified teacher.

Stamford Ghost Walks, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Stamford Ghost Walks

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Fri 12 Apr at 8.30pm Meet in the Arts Centre Gallery You will scream, laugh and jump on this spine-tingling walk around the twists and turns of Stamford. Experience the spookier side of Stamford with local actor Martin Tempest, in these fun and informative walks, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Tickets £4.50

How to Catch a Star, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

How to Catch a Star

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Fri 12 Apr 2.30pm £7.50 (£6.50) £26 family of four Following the international success of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark,  acclaimed children’s theatre company Blunderbus is proud to present this funny,   gentle retelling of Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching story. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music,  puppetry and storytelling – a must-see for small people aged 3 – 7, and  grown-up stargazers!

Storytelling & Film in the Gallery, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Storytelling & Film in the Gallery!

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Oliver Jeffers - Lost and Found Thurs 11 Apr 11am £3 The youngest generation can enjoy this unforgettable story about friendship and the  search for a home. Especially suitable for under 5s this is a family friendly storytelling  and film session in the Gallery. Hear the story and then see a screening of the  BAFTA winning short film ‘Lost and Found’ All ages (including babies) and their families welcome. Approximate running time: 40 mins