The Cresset http://www.cresset.co.uk The Cresset blog Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:38:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 The Cresset Wedding Show http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/the-cresset-wedding-show-2/ http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/the-cresset-wedding-show-2/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:47:21 +0000 admin http://www.cresset.co.uk/?p=1382 http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/the-cresset-wedding-show-2/feed/ 0 Show must go on http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/show-must-go-on/ http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/show-must-go-on/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:11:01 +0000 admin http://www.cresset.co.uk/?p=1375 Shows, including Jimmy Carr, Less than Jake and Sally Morgan, are to go ahead this autumn after The Cresset announced: “The show must go on.”
After losing £150,000 last year, the theatre was set to close until great support from the public and acts appearing on stage allowed staff to re-negotiate the contracts bringing stars to Peterborough.
Now it’s full steam ahead for the autumn season and tickets are selling well for shows including Stewart Francis, Peter Alliss, Waterloo, The Stones and children’s shows Show Me Chris & Pui and Boogie Pete.
Jonathan Martin, chief executive of YMCA Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who runs the complex under the direction of the Cresset Board of Trustees, said: “This is fantastic news. We are delighted to be able to keep the theatre going and continue to bring these big names to Peterborough.
“We were devastated when we realised we had no option but to close the theatre. The reaction was phenomenal. The public support was overwhelming – more than 18,000 people signed a petition to keep us open and we also had great support from the acts themselves. I hope all those people will continue to support us by coming to see the shows this season.”

]]> http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/show-must-go-on/feed/ 2 Gene Watson http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/gene-watson/ http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/gene-watson/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:28:21 +0000 marketing http://www.cresset.co.uk/?p=1356 http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/gene-watson/feed/ 0 Summer School returns to the Cresset http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/summer-school-returns-to-the-cresset/ http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/summer-school-returns-to-the-cresset/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:48:15 +0000 marketing http://www.cresset.co.uk/?p=1340 Summer School  Monday 2nd Aug – Friday 20th August 3 weeks of Drama

Our ever popular Summer  School returns once again and is an absolute must for all children with an interest in drama, acting, singing and having fun. Each week the students are led by a team of professional workshop leaders. Summer School is suitable for age 9+ and is a great place to meet new people and make friends.

Easter School prices are £100 per child per week with a reduction for a *2nd child or more.  Book 2 weeks for the special rate of £90 per week. Again, available this year is Breakfast Club. Drop the kids off before you go to work and we will provide breakfast for them for just £15.00 per week extra.

*Contact our Box Office on 01733 842500 to book your discount tickets

]]> http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/summer-school-returns-to-the-cresset/feed/ 0 A bumper packed June http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/a-bumper-packed-june/ http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/a-bumper-packed-june/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:40:04 +0000 marketing http://www.cresset.co.uk/?p=1336 Cresset favourite Sally Morgan brings her popular TV series Psychic Sally on the Road to the theatre on June 10.  Famous for her work with the late Princess Diana, Sally’s amazing abilities will take the audience by storm. Tickets cost from £19.50 and doors open at 7.30pm.

Unpredictable comic Reginald D Hunter is a familiar guest on television shows such as Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. He brings his unique blend of comedy to Peterborough on June 24. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets cost £17.

And to cap it all, Ladies Night features thrills, spills and rippling torsos with music, dancing, wine, a delicious buffet and the all-important male strippers – suitable for any self-respecting hen night. Tickets cost £16.50 and doors open at 7.30 on June 25.

For more information or to book any of the shows go online at www.cresset.co.uk or call the box office on 01733 265705 or 01733 842500.

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Tantalising hunky male strippers
Glass of sparkling wine on arrival to get you in the party mood
Sumptuous Buffet
Hunky Male Waiters
2 Drag Queens
Disco provided by Strobe Disco

Group Bookers call 01733 842500 buy 10 or more tickets for just £14.50 each

]]> http://www.cresset.co.uk/all-events/billy-elliot/feed/ 0 Imelda May at The Cresset http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/imelda-may-at-the-cresset/ http://www.cresset.co.uk/blog/imelda-may-at-the-cresset/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 10:18:38 +0000 marketing http://www.cresset.co.uk/?p=1312 Imelda May: the sound of 2009. Having fallen in love with rockabilly and blues as a nine-year-old in Dublin, Imelda May has fused them together and given them a modern twist to create the most exciting and original sound you’ll hear this, or any year.

Jools Holland is excitable by nature, but when he spots a new artist who has what he considers “it,” his enthusiasm goes off the scale. To go by his reaction to Imelda May, she has “it” in spades. “I’ve got to have you on the show,” he told her after seeing her play live – and so, a couple of months ago, she duly found herself on “Later With Jools Holland,” wowing an audience who included Jeff Beck, Elbow and Roots Manuva. Beck, in fact, made a point of telling Holland that he was only there to see Imelda.

The prestigious Irish World Newspaper Awards crowned Imelda 2008’s Best Female Newcomer. It’s not much of a stretch to see more acclaim ahead in 2009.

- 2009 Irish Female Singer of the Year – Meteor Awards
- Love Tattoo has gone Double Platinum in Ireland
- Love Tattoo hit #1 on the Irish charts June 2009

Imeldas show is sure to be a great night and at just £16.00 per ticket and affordable one at that! You can always make an evening of it by having a pre show supper at The Fayre Spot bar and restaurant where prices for a main meal start at only £4.50!

Ayeisha

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There is still lots coming up for you guys to come and see, starting with the king of unconventional Mr Jim Davidson, Sure to excite his ever growing band of faithful squires, and their ladies. King Jim gives the crowd exactly what they want, with his latest stand up show filled with tales of wanton women, pointless wars and her Majesty’s troops. Tickets are still available so contact our box office.

Also Music legend Billy Ocean, Billy Ocean returns to the Cresset by popular demand after last year’s sell out show. He is one of the most successful black recording stars Britain has ever produced, selling over 30 million records in his lifetime.

Don’t miss one of the most celebrated Psychic Mediums Colin Fry as he delivers messages of love and comfort in his brand new FREE SPIRIT TOUR.

Be stunned by his breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as he conducts an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones.

Lots to look forward to so get in contact with out Box Office

Ayeisha

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