Things to do this weekend - Richard III exhibition, Lincoln, The Chuckle Brothers and lots more...
Here's our choice of 10 things to do this weekend in Leicester and Leicestershire (February 15, 16 and 17). If it's likely to affect your plans, you can the latest weather forecast here.
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Daniel Day-Lewis stars as President Abraham Lincoln
1. EVENT: Richard III exhibition at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park.
There's a new exhibition at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to mark the discovery of Richard's remains. There's a temporary exhibition Richard III: The Making of the Myth and that's on top of the permanent exhibitions at the Battlefield Centre. When: Open February to March 10am - 4pm.
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See the website www.bosworthbattlefield.com/ for more details.
2. FAMILY: The Chuckle Brothers meet The Phantom at the Theatre at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.
A theatre manager calls for Paul and Barry to help him out after a ghostly phantom scares all the people away. Times are hard and the theatre is in trouble - can the Chuckle Brothers help to save the day? When: Sunday at 2pm. Tickets: adults £14, children 16 and under £13.50
See the website www.demontforthall.co.uk for more details.
3. EVENT: Dickinson’s Real Deal at Loughborough College, Radmoor Road, Loughborough.
ITV1’s Antiques Show Presented by David Dickinson is in Loughborough on Saturday. Mr Dickinson wants the "people of Loughborough to come along and get the Real Deal”. To find out more and have a chance at selling our goods - only for the right price - go to www.itv.com/beontv/dickinsons-real-deal When: Saturday.
4. THEATRE: Steptoe & Son at Curve, Rutland Street, Leicester.
Based on the original scripts by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson, Emma Rice’s adaptation gives Steptoe and Son the Kneehigh treatment. Albert and Harold Steptoe wake up every morning to the same old, same old, sickening sight of each other. Deeply moving, this is a 20th Century icon, re-imagined for the new generation. When: Friday, 7.30pm; Saturday 2.15pm and 7.30pm.
See the website www.curveonline.co.uk for more details.
4. COMEDY: Charlie Baker: Work in Progress at Crumblin' Cookie, High Street, Leicester.
Charlie Baker is in Leicester for the Comedy Festival with material for his new show. Charlie's stand up has seen him tour the country receiving rave reviews. When: Saturday, 9pm. £5.
For more information on Charlie's show and all the other events on offer at the festival see the website www.comedy-festival.co.uk for more details.
5. MORE COMEDY: Comedy in the Dark at Phoenix, Midland Street, Leicester.
After sell-out shows in the UK and Europe. Comedy in the dark returns to Phoenix Square - a unique experience where comedians perform in complete darkness whilst you sit back in cinema comfort. When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - all shows start at 9.30pm. Tickets: £10.
See the website www.phoenix.org.uk for more details.
6. CHILDREN: Perfect Pandas and Lucky Goldfish at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester.
Head to New Walk Museum & Art Gallery for some end of half-term activities for the kids which are celebrating the Chinese New Year 'The year of the snake'. Make a lucky goldfish for prosperity and a lovable Panda, China's national symbol. When: Saturday. All Chinese New Year events run from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. The events are drop-in activities and it's £2.50.
See the website www.leicester.gov.uk for more details.
7. MUSIC: Quadrophenia live at O2 Academy, University Road, Leicester.
Calling all Quadrophenia fans - enjoy a theme night and tribute to the iconic movie. Including live bands, DJ and film screening plus live music from The Atlantics plus support. When: Saturday, doors open 6.30pm. Tickets: £7 plus booking fees.
See the website www.o2academyleicester.co.uk for more details.
8. FILM: Lincoln at Phoenix, Midland Street, Leicester.
Daniel Day-Lewis takes the title role in this stunning new film from Steven Spielberg. Nominated for 12 Oscars, Lincoln is a superb combination of historical epic and taut political thriller, delivered by a top-notch cast including Sally Field, John Hawkes, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Tommy Lee Jones. When: Friday at 2pm, Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 2:45pm.
See the website www.phoenix.org.uk for more details.
9. FAMILY THEATRE: Andy and Mike's Tick Tock Time Machine at Loughborough Town Hall.
Andy Day, star of Andy’s Wild Adventures (CBeebies) and BAFTA nominated BBC presenter, stars alongside comedy partner, Mike James in another brilliant adventure, and this time they have a time machine! The duo discover it their great, great, great grandfather Wally Bum's workshop - let the fun begin. Andy and Mike hope you’ll think their show is so good, you will want to travel back in time as soon as you’ve seen it to and see it all over again. Suitable for anyone over three and their families. When: Saturday, 11am. Cost £10. Suitable 2+ Duration 60mins
See the website www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk for more details.
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