This well-known and popular play is a suburban situation comedy of manners, and satire on the aspirations and tastes of the ‘new’ middle class that emerged in Britain in the 1970’s.
Performed at The Caxton Theatre, Grimsby
Written by Mike Leigh
Directed by Debbie Shepherd
Opens Saturday 25 April through to Saturday 2 May 2026
Set in the London-side of Essex (theoretical Romford), Beverley Moss invites her new neighbours, Angela and Tony, over for drinks. They moved into the road just two weeks ago. She has also invited her neighbour Sue, a divorcee, whose fifteen-year-old daughter Abigail is also holding a party back at their home. Beverley’s husband Laurence is typically late home from work and the ‘gathering’ starts off in stiff fashion as the virtual strangers tentatively get to know each other. As the ‘hostess with the mostest’ Beverley endeavours to keep the drinks flowing. The alcohol takes effect on the evening. Sniping, flirting, naivety and too much stress is a cocktail for disaster as the play concludes.
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May 2, 2026 | News Editor
Helios is an awe-inspiring, large-scale touring installation by British artist Luke Jerram – a detailed sculpture of our Sun
Grimsby-based arts charity The Culture House is delighted to present Luke Jerram’s Helios (the Sun) at Grimsby Minster, as part of the National Lottery-funded ‘Our Future Starts Here’ partnership programme.
Be one of the first to experience this awe-inspiring, large-scale artwork set within the beautiful surroundings of the Minster.
Headline sponsored by Ørsted and supported by A P Robinson & Co and RSUK Group, Helios is a moment to mark something big, with something HUGE!
We are so excited to be one of the first sites in the North of England to host this stunning work – and we’re using it to shine a spotlight on the future, and on our region.
BOOK NOW for your chance to be among the first to see it. It’s free to access (although donations are welcome).
Look out for the programme of associated immersive events and ways to get involved.
Tickets and more information can be found on the Our Future Starts Here website, linked below.
Helios is presented as part of Our Future Starts Here and is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, hosted in partnership with GreenInfluencers VANEL, Franklin Sixth Form College, University of Hull and Hammond House Productions.
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May 2, 2026 | News Editor
The North Lincs Art Society are delighted to hold their Annual Art Exhibition in the lovely St Margaret’s Church, Laceby DN37 7HU
There will be a large display of artwork available for sale along with greeting cards and prints. Free entry.
Opening times:
10am – 4pm Tuesday 28th April through to Friday 1st May
10am – 3pm Saturday 2nd May
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May 2, 2026 | News Editor
Starrider – Grimsby’s Comics and Sci-Fi Collectables store is hosting FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on Saturday 2nd May.
This is an international event where the major publishers produce comics especially for this day to be given away free of charge. There will be 18 different titles available on the day including Spider-Man, Transformers, X-Men, Predator, Masters of the Universe, Conan, Sonic the Hedgehog and more. There will also be various special offers on comics and related product.
Free Comic Book Day titles will be available on a first come first served basis.
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May 2, 2026 | News Editor
You Are MY Sunshine / You are OUR Sunshine
with Sarah Allen
SATURDAY 2 MAY 10AM – 3PM
Free drop-in session with artist Sarah Allen for all ages as part of HELIOS exhibition on this date.
You are invited to create your own ‘sun circles’ reflecting on your personal connection to the sun – through drawing, painting, collage or writing.
The creative pieces will be collected and combined into a final artwork called You are OUR Sunshine.
Can be accessed by booking a Helios visit for this date.
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May 2, 2026 | News Editor
An invitation to the public at large to try Lawn Green Bowls.
- People’s Park, Grimsby
- Saturday 2 May, 230pm to 4.30pm
Learn to Play
Free Lessons
All Equipment Provided
Only flat shoes needed
This event is free of charge and includes refreshments.
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May 2, 2026 | News Editor
A popular play cafe offered an empowering new service for hard-pressed dads when it staged a ‘Pints and Ponytails’ event.
May 2, 2026 | News Editor
With the May Fair back in town, here we turn back the clock 20 years to the Boston May Fair of 2006.
May 2, 2026 | News Editor
The Green Party says if elected it will “work hard to push for the priorities of local people”.
May 2, 2026 | News Editor
Humberside Police say they are investigating links to four overdoses and one death in recent days.
May 2, 2026 | News Editor
