Events

It’s a night of rock 'n' roll music, jive, bop and stroll dancing with top DJs playing the best music. Optional Jive lesson from 7:30pm to 8:15pm for £5. Bring a dance partner.

Contact: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk or 01455 840052

Location: Concordia Theatre Hinckley, Stockwell Head, Hinckley, LE10 1RE.

One of the oldest pantomime stories, and probably the only one based on a true historical figure – Richard Whittington. Whilst there is a smidgeon of accuracy in the tale – the rest of the tale will be jam-packed with true Concordia panto magic, spectacular sets and costumes, breath-taking special effects and a wealth of local talent. What more could you want to start the year off in style?

Tickets: Adults for £20, children for £18 (10% discount on purchases of 10 or more per performance on Wednesday and Thursday only)

Performance times:

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
  • Evening performance at 7:15pm
• Saturday:
  • Afternoon performance at 2:30pm
  • Evening performance at 7:15pm
• Sunday:
  • Afternoon performance at 1:00pm
  • Evening performance at 5:30pm

Book your tickets here: Concordia Theatre - Dick Whittington Panto Tickets (concordiatheatre.co.uk)

A Hinckley campus-wide showcase of student work in various disciplines.

Atkins gallery is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Look out for additional evening and weekend openings on social media.

For more information contact: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Victorian Toy Theatre Performance – Jack and the Beanstalk

An enchanting English Toy Theatre play, handcrafted and hand‑coloured from original Victorian‑style printed sheets — a charming, atmospheric delight for the senses. This uplifting tale follows how Jack rescues the fairies from the giant’s castle after climbing a beanstalk grown from magic beans.

About the Performer

Sarah is one of only a small number of paper and toy‑theatre maker‑performers in the UK. A specialist in this traditional craft, she creates and performs a repertoire of handmade shows inspired by short stories and fairy tales. Her work has featured at a variety of UK venues and international festivals. Sarah is also available for:

• Paper theatre workshops
• Demonstrations
• Exhibitions and talks

More information can be found on her website: Sarah's Paper Theatre (sarahspapertheatre.co.uk)

Show information:

• Duration: 25 minutes
• Suitable for: Ages eight and above
• Audience capacity: Maximum 30 people (theatre‑style seating in rows)

The evening will also include:

• A short introduction to Victorian toy theatre
• A behind‑the‑scenes look following the performance
• A Q&A session

The programme features Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute, Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 and Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C, with cello soloist Danushka Edirisinghe.