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See Handel opera up there on big screen
Showcase Cinema de Lux Westfield in Derby presents Handel’s Giulio Cesare, broadcast live via satellite from New York’s Metropolitan Opera on Saturday, April 27, at 5pm.
Theatre
All Creatures duo team up for Mellor comedy
Lynda Bellingham and Christopher Timothy are to star in Kay Mellor’s comedy A Passionate Woman, to be performed at Derby’s Assembly Rooms from October 14-19.
Four comics at Just The Tonic
Gareth Richards, Fin Taylor, Jojo Smith, Chris Mayo, are to perform at the latest Saturday Night Comedy night event, to be held at Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - on Saturday, May 18.
No mystery about this play’s success
INTRICATE plots and shuddering suspense are hallmarks of Agatha Christie’s work and there is no better example than The Mousetrap, which has been running in the West End for nearly 60 years, writes John Shawcroft.
Fab Four live on in this magical show
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first number one single, the live concert show The Magic Of The Beatles is coming to Derby’s Assembly Rooms.
Injury causes gig’s cancellation
the forthcoming Think Floyd gig at Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Sunday, May 19, has had to be cancelled.
Music
Dot To Dot at Rock City
Rock City in Nottingham welcomes The Summer Set on Friday, May 24, plus Action Item and Natives.
Four more bands set to play at The Venue
The Venue in Derby plays host to four more acts on Thursday, May 23, as part of its ongoing series of RadarLove gigs.
Check out this rock extravaganza
Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder are set to appear onstage together for the first time ever next year, stopping off at Capital FM Arena Nottingham on May 25.
Powerhouse blues trio at the Flowerpot
The blues trio Virgil and the Accelerators will be taking to the stage at The Flowerpot in Derby on Friday, May 17.
What's On
BAKEWELL/MATLOCK: Musical Theatre Company on the Edge of Glory
God bless America for giving Matlock Musical Theatre so many songs for their musical journey.
What’s on: The Mercury listings guide
Your guide to what’s on across the area over the next seven days...
Wildlife artist to demonstrate work at Buxton exhibition
Renowned wildlife artist and conservationist Eric Wilson is holding a solo exhibition of his oil paintings and canvas prints in Buxton.
Fringe acts set to come from around the globe
This year’s Buxton Festival Fringe is set to feature 170 acts from around the globe as well as performers from closer to home.
Bard return for Drama League
For the first time in 40 years, Buxton Drama League is returning to the works of William Shakespeare as it brings The Winter’s Tale to the Buxton Opera House stage.
Showbiz
Sgt Pepper overtaken by Abba Gold
Abba's greatest hits collection has overtaken The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the UK's second biggest selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
No driving seat for Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel has revealed he has no plans to step into the director's chair in the near future.
Actor Furlong arrested in Hollywood
Actor Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.
Charisma Carpenter has confessed the happiest she has ever been was working on hit vampire show Angel.
Orla enjoying Poirot adventure
Orla Brady has revealed how filming the new series of Poirot was tricky as almost every character has a different accent.
Property News
Securing your new property
With an average of 74 UK homes being burgled each hour, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is advising homebuyers to prioritise safety when moving into a new home.
Don’t be floored when picking the perfect carpet
A home wouldn’t be homely without carpet. Carpet makes it cosy and comfy underfoot, and it’s less draughty and more heat retentive and sound absorbing than many other floor coverings.
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The best in show is blooming right on trend
Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.
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Weather for Bakewell
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North west
