Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
Friday 1st March @ The Plowright Theatre. 4:30pm.
Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…. Ages: 3-8 BOOK NOW
Scunthorpe Musical Theatre Society Present South Pacific
Wed 6th March- Sat 9th March @ The Plowright Theatre. Book Now
John Etheridge with special guest Kit Holmes @ Ropery Walk, Barton
Friday 1st March, 8pm
Enjoy an uplifting evening of: blues, folk, jazz, African grooves and much more from two outstanding guitarists. John Etheridge is one of the world’s most respected guitarists and with over 50 years of live performance and recordings it is no exaggeration to say that his music spans a myriad of styles from Gypsy jazz to acid-rock and everything in-between! Kit’s trademark sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing have wowed UK audiences Expect an enthralling and energetic live performance of blues-driven roots with a soul sensibility.
Nine below Zero Duo @ Ropery Walk, Barton
Saturday 2nd March, 8pm.
Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham have been performing as a Duo since their debut DUO album released in 2015. This was mainly a roots collection of their favourite Blues Artist’s Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Sonny Boy Williamson, Hank Williams and many more. Mark and Dennis decided to start performing as a Duo to show their influences and love of the Blues and the reason why they formed Nine Below Zero back in 1977 in the middle of the Punk, Pub Rock scene. Their live gigs are an intimate, up close and personal masterclass by Mark Feltham accompanied by his guitarist Dennis Greaves.
Sax on Sunday with Dave Bowie Jr.
Sunday 3rd March, 7:30pm
These guys met over 40 years ago at Leeds College of Music, where they were first study flute players, and have been best buddies ever since. Dave plays in The Snake Davis Band, Alligator Shoes and Burden of Paradise. Vocals, saxes, flutes, whistles, double bass and a wonderful collection of songs ranging from The Coasters through Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, jazz standards, to Tina Turner. A powerful collection of songs ranging from deeply emotional to bouncy and light-hearted.
Behold Ye Ramblers
Thursday 7th March
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current struggles, “Behold Ye Ramblers” is a new play about The Clarion newspaper and the organisations formed by its readership, including the famous rambling club, The Sheffield Clarion Ramblers. Along with the Clarion Cyclists, these early Edwardian pioneers promoted healthy outdoor pursuits, organising expeditions across open moors and mountains whilst campaigning for the right to roam, bringing them into conflict with landowners’ hunting and shooting activities and laws that prioritised private property over the wellbeing of others.
Poetry Open Mic Night and Book Launch
Tuesday 23 April at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) at Ashby Community Hub.
Celebrate World Book Night with local writer and performance poet Amanda Crundall, who will be celebrating the publication of ‘Heart on her sleeve’: emotional poetry of love & life’ and performing her work. Signed copies of her recent publication will be available to buy on the night. Amanda is a seasoned spoken word performer who combines writing and performing with being a busy working parent. After her debut performance at YADA YADA NOISE in February 2022, she now performs at spoken word events at Speak Out Scunny, The Confessional and Away with Words. She also co-hosts Rabbiting On spoken word group at The Rabbit Hole Independent Bookshop in Brigg with partner in poetry Amy Garratt. The floor will also be opened to other poetry performers both amateur and professional. Places are free but limited and need to be booked in advance.
Task Masters (Ages 10 & above)
Become a Task Master at your local community hub this Easter! As part of a team of up to four people, take on the five challenges to see how many you can complete in 45 minutes and earn the title of Task Master. The tasks will involve a variety of skills from building to creative word play and downright silliness. This is a free event but places are limited and must be booked. If you think you are up to the challenge, then book spaces for all of your team members in one of the time slots. Suitable for people aged 10 and above.
Wednesday 3 April, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm at Riddings Community Hub
Thursday 4 April, 10am, 11am and 12pm at Baysgarth Community Hub
Wednesday 10 April, 10am, 11am and 12pm at Brigg Community Hub
Look for your chosen location and timeslot on the events page and click on ‘Register’, and you will receive an automated email confirming your places
Limitless Lego (Ages 7 & Above)
Join us for a fun and exciting after-school session. Using our limitless Lego sets, create your own story and take pictures along the way. You will then use them to create your own Lego comic in the Lego Story Visualiser app on our iPads. Tuesday 5 and 12 March, 4pm at Baysgarth Community Hub. Visit our website to book your place for Tuesday 5 March or Tuesday 12 March. Sessions last for approximately one hour and are suitable for children aged seven and above. This activity is free but places are limited, so booking is essential. These sessions are only for children who live within North Lincolnshire and require parental supervision.
Pants! Join Coalesce Dance Company in their weird and wonderful wardrobe world, as they search through a closet of cluttered memories. Pants! is a fun and sensitive performance for young people and students. Discover who you are, and who you want to be, and accept yourself. Friday 19 April, 4pm at Scunthorpe Central. More information and tickets will be available soon; check our events page.
Seedheart Indigo Moon Theatre Company are bringing ‘Seedheart’, a brand new solo show which unfolds from a suitcase, to Scunthorpe Central. The show includes shadow theatre, magical pop-ups and puppetry and interactive scenes, and is suitable for everyone aged four and above but particularly for children and families. The performance will take place on Friday 15 March at 4.30pm. More information coming soon; keep your eye on our events page.
Exploring Classical music Are you interested in finding new ways of listening to classical music? Come along to Scunthorpe Central on Tuesday 19 Match at 10am and give it a try. There will be a varied selection of music to hear and discuss when the group meets each month.
This is free of charge and no need to book, just drop in to the first floor and our staff will direct you to the group.
Creative Writing Adventure Unleash your creativity with six, free creative writing sessions at Scunthorpe Central, and share your writing in a friendly environment starting on Friday 8 March. Sessions are scheduled for the second Friday of the month from 1pm to 3pm. Dates are as follows: 8 March, 12 April, 10 May, 14 June, 12 July and 9 August. Attendance is free of charge but places are limited and need to be booked. Search for ‘Creative Writing Adventure’ on our events page, then click on ‘Register’ to submit your details if you would like to attend. Please register for each session you would like to attend. Your ‘Event Registration’ email provides confirmation of your inclusion in the session.
Don’t miss this chance to see one of the world’s most popular – and tragic – operas
Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy.
One of the most poignant and heartbreaking tales of unrequited love, Madama Butterfly is one of the world’s most popular operas.
This production, from the Ukrainian Dnipro Opera, featuring an orchestra of more than 30 musicians, is taking place on Thursday 7 March at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. Book your tickets now.
Spotlight – The Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show – Saturday 20 April 2024
A number of acts have been successful and will proceed to our live audition dates in January.
Following this, keep your eyes peeled in the new year as we announce our 12 final acts who will be taking to the big stage to showcase their talents and be in with a chance to win the grand cash prize of £1000.
For more information and to book tickets, visit the Spotlight page, on behalf of the Mayor’s Appeal Fund.
PAWS in the Park – 14th April 2024 @ Normanby Hall Country Park
May Family Fun Day – 27th May 2024 @ Normanby Hall Country Park
Scunthorpe Nights 