Former Python gets Medieval in Peterborough!

The 2010 Peterborough Festival is pleased to welcome a prestigious speaker to this year's event. Historian, broadcaster, author, film director and member of the Monty Python team Terry Jones will be giving a talk on 'Medieval Lives' based on his television series and bestselling book. The talk takes place on Saturday 3 July at 7.30pm as part of the Peterborough Heritage Festival Weekend. Tickets are available from the Key Theatre Box Office. Terry Jones will present a light hearted and informative talk exploring the truth behind our medieval past and challenging some popular misconceptions behind this fascinating period. As Terry himself says "Not everything we think is true about the Middle Ages is true, in fact a lot of what we think Medieval life was like is codswallop..." After the talk Terry will be doing a book signing, kindly supported by Waterstones. Light refreshments will also be available.

Stuart Orme, Historic Interpretation Manager for Vivacity, the new Peterborough Cultural and Leisure Trust said 'We're delighted to be able to welcome Terry Jones to Peterborough as part of the exciting programme for the 2010 Peterborough Festival. I have no doubt that Terry will provide a fascinating, fun and thought provoking evening of history and entertainment, at what I am sure will be a very popular event.'

Terry Jones' talk 'Medieval Lives' takes place on Saturday 3 July at 7.30pm at St John's Church, Church Street, Peterborough. Admission is by ticket only, with tickets costing £15 for adults, £13 concessions (children, senior citizens and students). Tickets can be booked via the Key Theatre Box Office on (01733) 207239 or online at Peterborough Key Theatre. For more details check the Vivacity website. Early booking is advised!