The Cresset

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Peterborough's premier entertainment venue; an 850 seat theatre playing host to the very best in comedy, music, dance and much more. The Cresset also has fantastic function suites for weddings, conferences and parties, and a great bar & restaurant open 7 days a week!

🎶✨ THE DRIFTERS – LIVE IN CONCERT Wed 3 Dec | 7:30 PMThe legendary Drifters are back on their UK tour, performing all th...
30/11/2025

🎶✨ THE DRIFTERS – LIVE IN CONCERT
Wed 3 Dec | 7:30 PM

The legendary Drifters are back on their UK tour, performing all their greatest hits!
Sing along to timeless classics like Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me, Under The Boardwalk, and many more.

With a career spanning decades, including induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, appearances at the White House, and listed among Rolling Stone’s Greatest Artists of All Time, this is a night of uplifting entertainment you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://www.cresset.co.uk/shows/the-drifters-2/

29/11/2025
29/11/2025

🎄✨ Festive bookings are now open at The Fayre Spot!

Join us this December for:

🍽️ Festive Lunches
1–19 Dec, Mon–Fri, 12–3pm
2 courses £23.95 | 3 courses £27.95
Pre-booking required.

🥂 Festive Sunday Roasts
Every Sunday, 12–3.30pm
Beef or Turkey with festive trimmings.
Adults from £10.95, Children £7.50.

🍰 Festive Afternoon Tea
1–19 Dec, Mon–Fri, 12–3pm
£15.95 per person

🎵 Christmas Eve – Free tickets, live music, 7.30pm–12.30am
🎉 New Year’s Eve – Free tickets, DJ & live vocals, 7.30pm–1.00am

✨ Take a look at our festive menu and book now to celebrate the season with us -https://www.cresset.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Christmas-Brochure-2025-fayre-spot.pdf

Comedian, writer and broadcaster Susan Calman is heading back out on the road for the first time in ten years with her b...
29/11/2025

Comedian, writer and broadcaster Susan Calman is heading back out on the road for the first time in ten years with her brand-new live show, Tall Tales.
She will hit the stage at The Cresset on November 19 2026…

She's back! Susan Calman will be telling Tall Tales on a Peterborough stage

⭐ 2 WEEKS TO GO! ⭐Beauty & The Beast Pantomime📅 13th – 31st December 2025Get ready for a magical family adventure! Join ...
29/11/2025

⭐ 2 WEEKS TO GO! ⭐
Beauty & The Beast Pantomime
📅 13th – 31st December 2025

Get ready for a magical family adventure!
Join us for a classic tale brought to life with dazzling choreography, wonderful music, colourful costumes, and a cast of unforgettable characters!

🎟️ Don’t miss out — the countdown is on!
https://www.cresset.co.uk/shows/beauty-the-beast-pantomime/

⭐ THIS WEEK AT THE CRESSET ⭐ 🎭✨ INSPIRE THE MUSICAL Sun 30 Nov | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PMJoin us for Inspire the Musical — a d...
27/11/2025

⭐ THIS WEEK AT THE CRESSET ⭐
🎭✨ INSPIRE THE MUSICAL
Sun 30 Nov | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Join us for Inspire the Musical — a dazzling celebration of the greatest musicals, performed by a talented cast of local children!
Expect show-stopping numbers, beloved classics, and a high-energy production full of passion, talent, and the magic of theatre.
🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://ow.ly/m5Yh50XpCNH

🎤💥 Do you have an 11–18 year old interested in Beatboxing or Street Dance? Youth Cypher is a high-energy performing arts...
27/11/2025

🎤💥 Do you have an 11–18 year old interested in Beatboxing or Street Dance?

Youth Cypher is a high-energy performing arts programme blending street dance and beatboxing, led by pro artists from The Beatbox Academy, for young people in Park, Hampton, and Bretton.

You can choose to focus on beatboxing or street dance, and as the project develops, the two will be brought together, combining sound and movement into a powerful collaborative performance.

Sign up for a taster session on the 10th December.

There are only 20 spaces so don’t miss out and book now - https://jumpeduptheatre.com/youth-cypher

If you love it, you can join our weekly workshops in January and February!
Don’t miss out — bring your energy and your moves!

Catch Jaki Graham cookin up the 'Soul Food goodies' on Masterchef tonight. Then come to The Cresset on Friday 16th Janua...
27/11/2025

Catch Jaki Graham cookin up the 'Soul Food goodies' on Masterchef tonight. Then come to The Cresset on Friday 16th January for the recipes when she appears alongside The Real Thing on their 50th Anniversary tour.

Grab your tickets here https://www.cresset.co.uk/shows/the-real-thing-you-to-me-are-everything-50th-anniversary-tour/

UK Soul legends The Real Thing to start 2026 50th Anniversary Tour + special guests Jaki Graham & Malcolm Fovargue 50 years since the…

26/11/2025

FOREVER CLAPTON
7:30 PM, Friday 6th February

A brand new production for 2026 and outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic Blues and Rock guitarists of all time!

Forever Clapton is a fully LIVE 6 piece showband that along with audio-visual displays tells the story of the incredible guitarist Eric Clapton. Taking you through Clapton's career from 1965 to present day, from the Blues Breakers, to Cream, Derek and the Dominos, and of course those unplugged performances.

This faultless show is performed by Benny "guitar" Smith, who along with his hand picked band perform all the greats such as - I shot the Sheriff, Lay down Sally, Co***ne, Crossroads, Holy mother, Layla and so many more iconic songs in this near 2 hour show.

Book your tickets - https://ow.ly/x53G50Xu8Zx

⭐ THIS WEEK AT THE CRESSET ⭐ 😂🎤 CRESSET COMEDY CLUB – NOVEMBER 2025 Fri 28 Nov | 8:00 PMThe Cresset Comedy Club is back ...
25/11/2025

⭐ THIS WEEK AT THE CRESSET ⭐

😂🎤 CRESSET COMEDY CLUB – NOVEMBER 2025
Fri 28 Nov | 8:00 PM

The Cresset Comedy Club is back with a lineup of the UK’s finest stand-up talent! This November, enjoy laughs from:

Dean Coughlin – UK & international performer, tour support for Adam Rowe & Paul Smith
Julian Deane – Award-winning comedian and writer, ITV Stand Up Hero winner
Garrett Millerick – Acclaimed comic, writer & director, featured on Conan (TBS)
Michael Akadiri – Komedia New Comedy Award winner, BBC New Comedy Awards finalist
Get ready for a night of clever punchlines, cheeky observations, and nonstop laughter!

🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://www.cresset.co.uk/shows/comedy-club-november-2025/

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The Cresset Ltd, Rightwell, Bretton
Peterborough
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The Cresset Theatre

Opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 1978, The Cresset has been at the heart of the community ever since. From local events to shows, corporate and private functions we have played host to an incredible range of events over the past 40 years, and welcomed millions of people through our doors.

The Cresset is Peterborough’s foremost multi-purpose venue, playing host to an exciting and diverse mix of live entertainment community activities, corporate and private events.

We showcase the best live music, comedy, theatre, children’s and family shows, special events and exhibitions. Our thriving community programme offers activities for all ages, including dance and drama classes and community workshops, and our elegant function suites provide the ideal setting for wedding celebrations, special occasions, business meetings and conferences.

The Cresset has plenty of parking on-site, shops and a friendly pub/restaurant – all under one roof.