Pete Doherty live in Wimborne, with his family, and the dog

What a lovely way to see a performer – in a small theatre with some new performers, and his wife, toddler daughter and a rock’n’roll dog. I was like popping around a friend’s house, and it was his birthday.

Gig Venue: The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

The Tivoli hosts the occasional surprise live event – including the visit of John Lydon for instance – with a more usual feast of tribute acts, comedians and older live bands of the 60s and 70s. Always a lovely atmosphere in this classic art deco theatre, in the pleasant East Dorset town of Wimborne.

Showaddywaddy – live in Dorset

The remaining incarnation of 70s rock’n’roll popsters Showaddywaddy pay a visit to the East Dorset town of Wimborne… don’t be sniffy, come on in, you know you’d enjoy it (if you’re over 55).