A vibrant and diverse range of live entertainment and activities are on offer for visitors at Stamford Arts Centre.
The programme, which runs from January to early May, boasts varied events including interactive workshops, comedy shows, poetry, music and theatre performances.
Cllr Paul Stokes, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, said: “We are excited to look ahead over the next few months with the launch of the brochure for Stamford Arts Centre.
“The exciting season gives new and returning visitors the chance to step into the lively world of jazz, classical tunes and family fun.”
Jazz In The Cellar Bar continues its success heading into the new year with four exciting events for jazz enthusiasts. In the heart of Stamford Arts Centre, the Cellar Bar is the perfect backdrop for Friday night performances of Price, Ratcliffe, Wood Organ Trio (20th January), Tony Kofi’s Tenor Legacy (16th February) , Me and Mr Jones (8th March) and Chris Gumbley Quartet (19th April).
For those interested in attending more than one performance, a £2 per ticket discount is available when you purchase tickets for two or more Jazz In The Cellar Bar events.
Fans of classical music will enjoy a series of four remarkable events starting with the internationally recognised Melvyn Tann on Saturday 13th January. Followed by performances from Consone Quartet with Steven Devine on Saturday 3rd February, Connaught Brass on Saturday 9th March and Trio Gaspard on Saturday 20th April.
Experience fun with the whole family with The Museum Of Marvellous Things on Wednesday 10th April with giant puppets, magical effects, interactive storytelling, live original music and even a chance to make your own special puppet.
More opportunities to craft are available on 6th April with the Metalwork and Paper Crafts Workshop with Shalini. Participants can make their own spring flowers, bunnies and other shapes using copper foil, recycled cans and card stock, with local artist Shalini Austin.
The room will come alive with laughter on 19th January and then again on 15th March as Funhouse Comedy takes to the stage with fantastic comedians from across the UK. In April, the trivial comedy for serious people is back with Oscar Wilde’s loved comedy of manners, The Importance Of Being Earnest. HangFire Theatre return on 13th April.
For those wanting to learn more about the local area, a history of flowers or even hear from a cricketing legend and acclaimed BBC correspondent, there’s plenty of talks on offer starting with Philippa Massey’s Let There Be Light. The talk on 20th February delves into life before lighting in Stamford.
Later on in February, Advolly Richmond explores her unrequited and enduring love of botany. A Short History Of Flowers: The Stories That Make Our Gardens by the Royal Geographical Society will be on 29th February.
Get ready to be bowled over by true cricketing legend and renowned BBC Correspondent, Jonathan Agnew. In An Evening With Aggers, he will tell the tale of learning the ropes to cementing his status as one of the most esteemed figures in the cricketing world (28th March).
As always, the Stamford Arts Centre also hosts a huge variety of exhibitions, workshops and other activities to suit all ages.
Tickets for all productions are available online 24/7 via www.stamfordartscentre.com. A digital brochure is available online or as a printed copy to pick up from the Stamford Arts Centre.