What's On in the Coalville and Ibstock area this weekend

By Graham Hill

17th Apr 2024 | Local News

There is a lot going on at the Century Theatre in Coalville this weekend. Photo: Leicestershire County Council
There is a lot going on at the Century Theatre in Coalville this weekend. Photo: Leicestershire County Council

This weekend's Coalville events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - and hopefully there is something for everyone.

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The Century Theatre has two shows on this weekend.

On Friday, the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra the Budapest Cafe Orchestra redeliver gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional pieces to artful distillations of the Romantic masterpieces to Gaelic folk anthems their infectious music will get into your bloodstream and stay there forever!

With 14 albums already to their name the Budapest Café Orchestra was established in 2009 by British composer and violinist, Christian Garrick, and led by him have won legions of fans with their magical and infectious performances.

A small but impeccably formed ensemble of just four players, the Budapest Cafe Orchestra combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika to dazzling effect, creating an awesome aural alchemy normally only characteristic of far larger ensembles.

More details are HERE.

The Budapest Cafe Orchestraplay live at The Century Theatre in Coalville. Photo: Supplied

On Saturday, Ceri Dupree – Immaculate Deception deserves five stars for costumes alone, but it's so much more than that. It's just a terrific show!

Ceri Dupree is undoubtedly the finest female impersonator treading the boards today. 

An extremely talented impersonator at the top of his game with gloriously over-the-top costumes, facial expressions, physical gestures and vocal talent – each combining to create hysterical madness.

He gives you champagne at beer prices. A truly spectacular array of wigs and props, with dozens of lightning-fast costume changes.

More details are HERE.

Ibstock Soul Club returns for its monthly spot at the Central Bar Function Room on Saturday.

The very best of commercial Motown & 60s/70s Soul with a touch of Mod and Reggae.

Listen and dance the night away to the sounds of the Four Tops, Temptations, Supremes, Elgins, Marvin Gaye, Jimmy Ruffin, Frank Wilson & many more plus Chairman of the Board, OJays, Trammps, Candi Staton, Otis Redding, Arthur Conley, Drifters, the list goes on.

All played on vinyl and on the venue's in-house superb surround sound system.

More details are HERE.

Image: Supplied

The 1620s House in Donington le Heath has the Plant Hunter's Fair on Sunday.

This is one of the visitor attraction's most popular events, hosting the top plant nurseries which are sure to have something special for every garden.

There will be a fabulous line-up of specialist nurseries coming along to make it a special trip out for all garden lovers.

So, whether it's bee-friendly perennials, shrubs, plants for shade, trees, variegated or foliage plants you are sure to find something to create a blooming brilliant garden.

More details are HERE.

The Plant Hunter's Fair takes place at the 1620s House. Photo: Supplied

Starting on Monday, Ulverscroft Manor in Markfield has the Bluebell Woodland Trail.

Visit the 55-acre woodland to see this wonderful local attraction.

Ulverscroft Manor site is also home to its deer park.

It is free to visit and free to park. Parking is also available at Ulverscroft Grange with additional overflow parking.

More details are HERE.

     

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