Welcome Week
Welcome Week

Welcome Week

A week of takeovers, performances and workshops made with, for and by the people of Peterborough. 

Our school partners will be performing alongside supported artist and there’s lots more opportunities to get involved. 

Here’s what you can book: 

 

All Week 

Heels Dance Intensive With Summer (workshops) 

What? A week of intensive high heels dance classes. An opportunity for those who want to push their confidence to the next level and work towards a showcase performance in front of friends and family. 

Where? Key Theatre, Swan Room 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time Monday – Friday every evening between 6-10pm 

 

Monday 

Switch Festival with Lamphouse Theatre Company (show) 

What? Four short shows from up and coming writers, comedians, performers and directors all living and working in Peterborough. 

Where? Key Theatre, Studio Theatre 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 7-9pm 

 

Eid Stories: Celebrate Eid al-Fitr With Khayaal Theatre (show) 

What? A trio of storytelling theatre artists will regale family audiences with a riveting collection of wise, wondrous and witty tales from Muslim cultures. This performance opens with a special short performance made by young people from Peterborough. 

Where? Key Theatre, Main House 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 7.30-8.30pm 

Tuesday 

Lithuanian Takeover Event (films, music and performances) 

What? A day of films, talks, performances and presentations celebrating Lithuanian culture and the Lithuanian community here in Peterborough. 

Where? Key Theatre, Studio Theatre 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time Various events throughout the day and evening 

 

Wednesday 

Fourteen in ’14 by Sticks Theatre (show) 

What? Fourteen in ‘14 is an original, one woman show written by Sarah Saxby and Isabella Westveer De Mul. It will explore the current relapse in culture, by delving into what it was truly like to be at the centre of all that was 2014.   

Where? Key Theatre, Studio Theatre 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 7-8pm 

 

Jumped Up Theatre: Taking Up Space: Rediscovering Joy in Movement (workshop) 

What? Rediscover joy in movement with neurodivergent theatre-maker Gavin Maxwell. Creative workshop to unleash authenticity and take up space 

Where? Key Theatre, Main Stage 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 6.30-8.30pm 

 

Thursday  

Behing Closed Curtains by Kitchen Sink Theatre (show) 

What? A sharp two hander that explores workplace relationships, celebrity and sacrifice by emerging theatre company Kitchen Sink. 

Where? Key Theatre, Studio Theatre 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 7-8pm 

 

Jumped Up Theatre & Shiamak Bollywood Dance: Creating a Scene from the Iconic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (workshop) 

What?  Expert dance teacher, Neharika, will teach you the choreography and dance moves from the iconic Bollywood film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” and you will perform onstage while our professional film crew records your routine. Don’t miss this chance to experience being part of a Bollywood music video – where you are the star. 

Where? Key Theatre, Main Stage 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 6.30-8.30pm 

 

Friday 

Remember me by Lekha Morrison (show) 

What?  A new play that draw on the writer’s personal experience and extensive research into Dementia, one of the fastest growing diseases worldwide which is predicted to affect one in every two people worldwide. 

Where? Key Theatre, Studio Theatre 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 7-8pm 

 

Cocoon by Farrell Cox 

What?  Cocoon, a daring aerial theatre piece that intricately weaves black salon culture with the complexities of disability, celebrating resilience and unapologetic joy. 

Where? Key Theatre, Main Stage 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 7.30pm-8.30pm 

 

SYNTAX: Mic Skills & Performance Workshop 

What?  An Open Mic workshop for beginers. 

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics of performance, from overcoming stage jitters to mastering microphone technique. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your work in a safe and encouraging environment, receiving valuable feedback and tips along the way. 

Where? Key Theatre, Main Stage 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 6pm-7.30pm 

 

SYNTAX: Open Mic & Laureates Night 

What?  A raucous, fun-filled evening of local talent. Sign up to our open mic for poets, writers, and spoken word artists, and share your words with a supportive audience and headline features. 

Where? Key Theatre, Bar 

Price? Free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance here 

Running time 8-11pm