10 things to do in and around Daventry this week

1CINEMAMurder on the Orient Express, Nether Heyford Village Hall, September 20When a murder occurs on the train he’s travelling on, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. Kenneth Branagh stars and direct the latest re-telling of Agatha Christie’s most famous novel. 07500 9281112 THEATREEntertaining Angels, Rugby Theatre, September 20-22Following the death of her vicar husband, his wife is enjoying her new-found freedom until things are turned upside-down by the return of her eccentric sister Ruth. www.rugbytheatre.co.uk3 ARTA 25 Years Retrospective of Portrait Photography, Storehouse Gallery, Weedon, until September 30Stars of film and stage line up alongside figures from politics, business and the arts in this rare chance to see 40 striking works by Donald MacLellan, who will also be on hand in a series of events during the exhibition’s run to offer amateur and professional snappers insights into his pioneering approach.www.storehousegallery.com4 THEATREThe Lovely Bones, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, until September 22Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. She wants to be beautiful, adores her charm bracelet and has a crush on a boy from school. There’s one big difference though – Susie is dead. This is a world premiere of the stage adaptation. Broadchurch actress Charlotte Beaumont plays the lead role of Susie.www.royalandderngate.co.uk5 THEATREKinky Boots The Musical, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, until October 6Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.www.royalandderngate.co.uk6 THEATREWar Horse, Milton Keynes Theatre, until October 6At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a mission to find him and bring him home.www.atgtickets.co.uk/miltonkeynes7 COMEDYFunhouse Comedy, Bugbrooke St Michael’s Football Club, September 22Larry Dean will be headlining the comedy night. He has been crowned Scottish Comedian of the Year. Sean Heydon will be bringing a mix of comedy and magic. Peter Brush will appear with Carly Smallman as the compere.www.funhousecomedy.co.uk8 CINEMAThe Hundred-Foot Journey, Kilsby Village Hall, September 22The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. Helen Mirren stars in the film.01788 8236629 SPORTBowls Open Day, Daventry Eagles Indoor Bowls Club, Browns Road, September 23 and 29Entry is free, all equipment will be provided and there is a bar and restaurant. The event runs from 10am to 3pm.01327 876489 or email [email protected]10 SPORTCycle4Cynthia, Althorp House, September 23Get on your bike for charity at this year’s Cycle4Cynthia. Starting at 9am you can choose from a five mile route, 25 mile route or 50 mile route. Saints, England and world champion rugby player Harry Mallinder will be opening the bike ride this year. Entry is £20 for adults, £10 for children and £50 for families.www.cycle4cynthia.co.uk or 01604 973340.