The Golden Age of Hollywood sparkled with both legends and forgotten gems. Meet Vera Stark, a determined actress who begins her journey into film while working as a maid to star Gloria Mitchell. When both women are cast in the hit Southern drama 'The Belle of New Orleans,' it seems Vera's dreams of stardom might […]

The people have spoken! The Pub Landlord is back for another round of Guv Island in 2025. “Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No time wasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.” Standing up so you don't have to take it lying it down […]

A tale of life backstage before going on stage. Told by witches. With music. Written by and starring Bridget Hardy, Penny Rossano and Samantha Houston, Destination: 'Old Hag' is (possibly) the world’s first 'Sit-Op-Com' (Situation Operatic Comedy)! Set in the theatre broom cupboard, next to the building’s only toilet, this tale draws on the ladies’ […]

Hazel Askew, Hannah James & Rowan Rheingans, vocals, Award-winning vocal trio Lady Maisery are celebrated for their innovative approach to harmony and their intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of traditional repertoire, together with their own original compositions. In twelve years, the trio have released five albums and toured widely across the UK and Europe showcasing their […]

When Haydn travelled to London, his friend Mozart worried that it might be a journey too far. But the 18th century classical tradition didn’t end at the shores of Europe, and on the far side of the Atlantic, Mauricio Nunes Garcia was creating music of genius – and rising to become one of the brightest […]

3pm-4pm at Wandlebury Country Park Spring invites us to open up to new growth, new ideas and new commitments to self-nourish with a spring mindful meander under the new bright green buds on the trees with excitable birdsong in our ears. We will follow a familiar circuit so that we can notice how the season […]

Mike + The Mechanics will play their hits including ‘Over My Shoulder’, ‘The Living Years’ and ‘All I Need Is A Miracle’ as well as drift into some of Genesis’s much loved classic tracks. Mike Rutherford says “It’s exciting to announce that we will be touring The Mechanics again. Getting back on the road with […]

In 2025 Kim Wilde and her band will be embarking on the ‘Closer Tour’. Playing the legendary ‘Close’ album as well as songs from the upcoming ‘Closer’ album and of course her earlier hits. Kim has earned her reputation as a formidable live performer and her band are one the most exciting acts to watch […]

1:10pm, - Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert One of Cambridge’s finest brass ensembles, directed by Chris Lawrence, returns to West Road to perform a variety of works, including Mozart’s Variations on ‘Ah Vous Dirai-je Maman’ and Howard Blake’s ‘Sinfonietta’. Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received. more about Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert series The Cambridge University […]

Ronan O'Hora, piano Franz Schubert - Impromptu in B flat, D935 no 3/ Franz Schubert - Sonata in A minor, D845/ Frédéric Chopin - 3 Mazurkas, op 59/ Frédéric Chopin - Sonata in B minor, op 58 In a distinguished career, Ronan O'Hora has performed and broadcast throughout the world, appearing with the London Philharmonic, […]

The Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra teams up with former National Youth Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Mark Armstrong for a thrilling programme of Latin and Afro-Cuban Jazz. Priority Booking from 10-13 January, general release from 14 January. Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra (CUJO) is Cambridge's premier vehicle for promoting and performing jazz in the University and beyond. […]

Monty has been making television programmes for over 30 years and has been lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardener’s World since 2003. Since 2011 the programme has come from his own garden, Longmeadow, in Herefordshire. After a thrilling sellout tour in 2022 Monty is heading back out on tour where he will share tales from […]