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Murder in the Dark
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-11 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
A spine-chilling ghost story, turned psychological thriller starring TV and stage favourites Tom Chambers (Holby City, Casualty, Waterloo Road, Father Brown and Strictly Come Dancing champion) and Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen on TV).
What happens when the lights go out? It’s New Year’s Eve, when a car crash on a deserted road brings famous but troubled singer Danny Sierra and his dysfunctional family to an isolated holiday cottage in rural England.
From the moment they arrive, a sequence of inexplicable events begin to occur… and then the lights go out… As the tension rises and deeply buried secrets come to light, you’ll find nothing is quite as it seems.
From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit production of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Murder in the Dark will have you on the edge of your seats until the final chilling twist.
Nightly performances at 7.30 pm with matinees at 2.30 pm on Thursday and Saturday.
Tickets from £20.00 to £40.00. All tickets include a £3.00 booking fee.
For info go to MURDER IN THE DARK | Cambridge Arts Theatre

Songs for a New World
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-11 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
A new world calls across the ocean, a new world calls across the sky, a new world whispers in the shadows.”
It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices we make.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Nightly performances at 7.45 pm with a matinee at 2.30 pm on Saturday.
Tickets – £10.00 to £17.00
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/musical/songs-for-a-new-world/
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Waterstone's Literary Events for February
2024-02-07 - 2024-02-22 | Waterstones Book Shop, 22 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HG
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, on Wednesday, 7 February at 6pm, Waterstones Cambridge is hosting a fabulous panel on Queer Desire in Fiction with authors Matt Cain, Cecilia Vinesse, and C.A. Castle.
Tickets are £8 for General Admission, £5 for Waterstones Loyalty Cardholders.
This pancake day, Tuesday, 13 February at 6pm, author Lottie Hazell will be discussing her debut novel Piglet – a ferocious, propulsive and cunningly crafted debut in which learning an unexpected truth about her husband-to-be sends a woman on a hungry and searing journey of self-revelation. ion.
Tickets are £8 for General Admission, £5 for Waterstones Loyalty Cardholders.
On Thursday, 15 February at 6pm, bestselling SFF writer Samantha Shannon will be celebrating the paperback release of the engrossing prequel to the bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree – A Day of Fallen Night .
The event is ALREADY SOLD OUT. However, a waiting list will be in effect. Tickets are £8 for General Admission, £5 for Waterstones Loyalty. Cardholders.
Bex Hogan on Tuesday, 20 February at 2pm. Bex, who lives in Cambridgeshire with her beautiful family, is celebrating the publication of her first fantasy middle grade series: Bronte Tepmestra and the Lightening Steeds.
Tickets are £3 for Admission (accompanying parent does not need a ticket). Book and Ticket options are available.
Also on Tuesday, 20 February at 6pm Waterstones Cambridge is hosting internationally bestselling author Olivie Blake. The heart shattering conclusion to the bestselling Atlas series is here! The Dark Academia phenomenon reaches a nerve-shredding climax in The Atlas Complex as betrayal and intrigue abound for the Society’s remaining recruits. The one and only Olivie Blake will be in conversation with Stephen Haskins. Dark Academia dress is encouraged.
Tickets are £8 for General Admission, £5 for Waterstones Loyalty Cardholders.
Get ready for some tantalizing historical fiction on Wednesday, 21 February. Author and award-winning journalist and travel writer Lizzie Pook celebrates the publication of Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge – a thrilling immersive historical fiction set in macabre Victorian London.
Tickets are £8 for General Admission, £5 for Waterstones Loyalty Cardholders,
For info and tickets go to events.cambridge@Waterstones.com

Cambridge Convoy Refugee Action Group - Sponsored Sleep-out
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-12 | St Giles Church, Chesterton Road, Cambridge
Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 am
Location: St Giles Church, Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
The annual winter fair and sponsored sleep-out will be back at St Giles’ Church on the weekend of 10 and 11 February.
This year their partner charity is Emmaus Cambridge, who help homeless people start a new life off the streets.
On the Saturday the winter fair will feature stalls selling vintage clothes, food and drink, crafts, CamCRAG raffle, second hand books and other gifts. The fair will start at 12 noon, and finish at 4pm.
Then on the Saturday night, after a hearty meal, the sponsored sleepers will settle down for the night in the church grounds.
You can donate to the sleep-out fundraising campaign via justgiving at camcrag.org.uk/SleepoutDonate
Could you spend a night outside raising money for refugees and the homeless? We have a limited number of spaces available if you want to be one of our sponsored sleepers: Find out more and register now at camcrag.org.uk/SleepoutSignup
All money raised at the Fair will go to support the work supporting refugees in Europe, and a portion of the sponsorship of the sleepers will be given to Emmaus.
Can you help organise the event, publicise it, or help on the day setting up, preparing food, stewarding, or tidying up? If so please e-mail volunteer@camcrag.org.uk

Bombay Bicycle
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Bombay Bicycle Club have announced a new headline tour across the UK and Ireland.
The band’s new album ‘My Big Day’ was released on the 20th of October. The record features an eclectic host of guest vocalists that perfectly encapsulates the breadth of the band’s widespread appeal, including Damon Albarn, Jay Som, Nilüfer Yanya, Holly Humberstone and now Chaka Khan.
Tickets: £38.00 All tickets include a £3 booking fee.
For info go to https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/bombay-bicycle-club-0

Megson - Family Folk Show at Cambridge Junction
2024-02-11 - 2024-02-12 | Cambridge Junction (J2), Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX, United Kingdom
Organic, Authentic & Fun Folk Concerts for Big & Little Music Connoisseurs
Award-winning folk duo Megson blend their infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies into a gentle, entertaining concert specially for younger children, featuring children’s folk songs old and new from their WHEN I WAS A LAD & LITTLE BIRD albums.
Two shows at 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM
Tickets – £13.50 adult • £9.50 child. Suitable for all ages.
For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/megson-family-folk-show/

Cambridge Arts Festival
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-19
Cambridge Arts Festival, proudly presented by Cambridge BID. Scheduled to unfold from February 12th to 18th, 2024, this week-long event promises to be a remarkable celebration of the arts, amplifying the creative heartbeat of our city.
Many interesting events including a silver pendant workshop. a tour of Downing College, Lowry exhibition at Clarendon Art, a bespoke Cambridge walking art tour, and a children’s art treasure hunt at Byard Art.
For details of all the events go to https://www.love-cambridge.com/arts-festival/

Cottenham WI talk - Lord Fairhaven and Anglesey Abbey
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Cottenham Village Hall, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TA, United Kingdom
Join us for a talk by Helen Ackroyd from the National Trust

The Guardian Jewellery Roadshow
2024-02-15 - 2024-02-19 | Quy Mill Hotel, Church Road, Stow Cum Quy, CB25 9AF
Have your gold and silver jewellery, coins and watches valued free at the Quy Mill Hotel,by Jewellery Quarter buyers who’ll pay cash on the spot!

Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury Park
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-24 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children aged 5-12 and is run by experienced qualified teachers from Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. The sessions focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach encouraging self-confidence and sense of achievement.
Mon 19 Feb – Fri 23 Feb, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Wandlebury Country Park.
All basic bushcraft techniques suitable for this age range will be taught, including:​ Shelter building/ Knots and rope work/ Use of cutting tools and whittling/ Plant and tree recognition and uses/ Seasonal woodcrafts/ Fire lighting techniques/ Wilderness cooking skills/ Natural art and crafts/ Woodland games.
The cost for each day is £42 per child.
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Children need to bring a packed lunch and large water bottle (which can be refilled throughout the day) and dress for the weather. Please send children with a change of clothes and ensure they wear suitable footwear, preferably closed toe shoes such as hiking boots, wellies or trainers.
Please book via the Wild Thyme & Embers http://www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk/holiday-bushcraft-club/

The Footlights Spring Revue - Washed Up
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-25 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
The Footlights Spring Revue is one of the biggest events in the Cambridge comedy calendar, showcasing the talents of comedians within the current Footlights membership. This year, the cast are all washed up!
While taking a cruise around the Bermuda Triangle (which was unreasonably cheap in hindsight) a shipwreck leaves the cast stranded on a desert island. Left with nothing but eight records, the complete works of William Shakespeare, the Holy Bible and a volleyball, the cast must find some way to keep themselves entertained. So to quell conversations of who to eat first, the passengers sit around the fire telling stories…
As the creative culmination of the 2023-24 Footlights Membership, expect a show bursting at the seams with wicked wit and unforgettable characters!
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Nighltlyi performancess at 7.45 pm with a matinee agt 2.30 pm on Saturday.
Tickets – £10.00 to £17.00
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/comedy/footlights-spring-revue-washed-up/

The Tokyo Ghost Cafe - Book Evening
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-23 | Toppping and Company Booksellers, 9 High Street, El7, CB7 4LJ
Topping and Company Booksellers in Ely, at 6 pm
“Julian and Chie invite you to step into the Tokyo Ghost Cafe, weaving prose and manga together to re-tell classic ghost stories from Japan. Along the way they share personal encounters with the other world, and the story of their collaboration and research on the tsunami recovery coastline of North East Japan. The event concludes with live drawing and reading, conjuring their take on a classic Japanese yōkai monster.”The book is 100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe – a re-telling of classic Japanese ghost stories told in a mix of manga and prose.
Details and ticket sales ring 01353 645005

Romsey Mill's Big Quiz 2024
2024-02-22 18:30 - 22:00 | City Church, Brickfields, 12-14 Cheddars Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8LD
Come together with your friends and pit your minds against other teams while having a fun evening and help raise money for Romsey Mill!
Tickets are £15 per person and include food. Teams are 6-8 people. There will be cash bar and a raffle on the night!
Doors open at 6.30pm with food served from 7pm
Book now to reserve your space at this fantastic event.

David Preston Trio at Stapleford Granary
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-24 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
David Preston, guitar | Jeremy Stacey, drums | Conor Chaplin, bass.
Guitarist and composer David Preston returns to the Granary with renowned jazz and rock drummer Jeremy Stacey and bassist Conor Chaplin, best known as part of the Mercy Prize nominated group Dinosaur.
A finalist in the 2009 Montreux International Guitar competition, David is composer and co-leader of the critically acclaimed UK modern-jazz trio ‘Preston Glasgow Lowe’ and has released two albums of all-original music on the UK/US label Whirlwind Recordings, described as ‘unpretentious, lyrical music that should appeal beyond the jazz audience’ by London Jazz News. He has been active as a sideman to a breadth of UK musicians including Lianne La Havas, Nathaniel Facey, Asaf Sirkis, Peter Ind, Emma Rawicz, Jamie Murray and the internationally celebrated piano-and-drum virtuoso Gary Husband. He has performed, toured and recorded with Grammy-Winning US jazz vocalists Melody Gardot, Curtis Stigers and Jesse Harris.
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Doors & bar 6:00 pm | Concert 7:45 pm, ends 9:00 pm, no interval.
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25).
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/david-preston-trio

The Rock Orchestra at Cambridge Corn Exchange
2024-02-25 - 2024-02-26 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Following a sell-out tour of Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.
Ticket Information – £39, £32, £49. All tickets include a £3 booking fee,
For info go to https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/rock-orchestra

Drop the Dead Donkey - The Re-Awakening
2024-02-27 - 2024-03-03 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Breaking news! 30 years since the launch of the trail-blazing, smash-hit TV series, the Globelink News team are back, and now live on stage for the very first time.
Starring the original cast members Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle, Stephen Tompkinson and Victoria Wicks, the iconic BAFTA and EMMY award-winning comedy is re-imagined in this brand-new topical commentary on the cutthroat world of 24 hours news.
Bursting with razor-sharp wit and classic British humour, this hot off the press production will leave you in stitches. Written by the same award-winning writing team Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Outnumbered), Drop the Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! exposes the underside of the broadcasting industry in all its riotous glory.
Whether you’re one of the legions of die-hard fans of the TV sitcom that was watched by millions at its peak, or a British comedy fanatic, come and experience this hilarious revival of an all-time comedy classic.
Nightly performances at 7.30 pm with matinees at 2.30 pm on Thursday and Saturday.
Tickets – £25/£30/£40/£50 * All ticket prices include a £3 per ticket booking fee.
For info go to https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/drop-dead-donkey-reawakening

Girton Musical Theatre's production of The Mikado, by Gilbert and Sullivan
2024-02-29 19:30 - 2024-03-02 22:00 | Girton Glebe School Hall, Cambridge Road, Girton, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0PN, United Kingdom
Girton Musical Theatre is based in the village of Girton near Cambridge and is an active group of singers, musicians and back stage crew.
As Girton Operatic, the group was founded in 1989 by a group of enthusiasts, many of whom had children at the village school. The first show was The Gondoliers by W.S.Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan, which was performed in Girton Glebe School Hall in the spring of 1990.
Since that time the group has produced a fully staged production of a musical show (including an orchestra) every year. Other musical events take place during the year- for example a charity concert takes place each summer, usually in the parish church.
For 2024 we are staging Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado over 3 evening and one matinee performance in February and March!

Woodland Crafts at Wandlebury
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-04 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
Cambridge Bodgers will be working in the woods building a traditional work shelter and making items using some of the wood that is a by-product from our Woodland Restoration Project. Sat 2 & Sun 3 Mar 10.30am-4pm
Have-a-go activities for both adults and children.
The location will be signposted from the car park.
Free, donations welcome.
For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/woodland-crafts-at-wandlebury

Romesh Ranganathan - Hustle at the Corn Exchange
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-03 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Romesh Ranganathan brings his Hustle tour to the Corn Exchange!
After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition… are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we’ve made up to keep people working hard for no reason.
Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers.
Best known for The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Avoidance, Romantic Getaway, host of Weakest Link and his own BBC Sounds and Radio 2 show For The Love Of Hip Hop.
‘A masterclass in spinning life’s frustrations into comedy gold’ ️ ️ ️ ️ (Evening Standard)
‘..deceptively sharp and utterly disarming’ ️ ️ ️ ️ (The Times)
‘…vivacious comedy’ (The Guardian)
Tickets: £33.00. All tickets include a £3 booking fee
For info go to https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/romesh-ranganathan-hustle

Eco-Chic Fashion Show
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-03 | St Barnabas Church, Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD
The best of Mill Road’s pre-loved fashion comes alive on Saturday 2nd March when Mill Road Fringe presents the Mill Road EcoChic Fashion Show.
Stylish, exciting finds curated by enthusiastic fashionistas and modelled by local real people.
https://www.millroadwinterfair.org/fashion-show/
Taking place at St. Barnabas Church, Mill Road , lfrom 7.00 to 9.00.
Tickts – £5.00 or donations.

Cambridge Band Competition - First Heats
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-03 | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3BA, United Kingdom
From 2,00 pm to 4.00 pm – Under 18s Heat 1
Competing will be – Zephyrus/ Romsey/ Ollie Massey/HEADCHECK
The winner will go through to the final on March 30th to compete for a place at the grand final at Cambridge Junction on Friday 26th April.
Then from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm – Band competition – Heat 1
Competing will be Iona Sky/ Hereward/Dogsie Teethi/ Parliament of Wolves/ Scumbus.
The winner will go straight through to the grand final at Cambridge Junctionon Friday, 26th April.
Tickets – £4.40 to £6.50
For info go to What’s On – The Portland Arms

Peatbog Fairies at Cambridge Junction
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-07 | Cambridge Junction (J2), Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX, United Kingdom
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to the new audiences around the world. Their mainly instrumental music allows the band to develop exciting themes and soundscapes, as well as locking into their trademark hypnotic sound that no-one can resist dancing to!
From the moment they take to the stage, the mood is set for a no-nonsense feel-good atmosphere – each number sounding like an encore in itself. They tease unlikely combinations from the familiarity of instruments such as fiddle and highland pipes – blending with techno rhythms and soaring sounds and take this to another plain. The traditional styles that influence the musicians are still to be heard – and when an unexpected drop-down to those glorious core melodies sneaks in – the result is spine-chilling! In short, it rocks – and the audience becomes part of the experience.
The band is made up of Peter Morrison on pipes and whistles, Ross Couper on fiddle, Innes Watson on acoustic guitar, fiddle and vocals, Tom Salter on guitar, Norman Willmore on keyboards and sax, Innes Hutton on bass and Stuart Brown on drums.
Tickets – £ 29.00
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/peatbog-faeries/

Ren: The Girl with the Mark - Premiere
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08 | The Light Cinema, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Join the cast and crew for the exciting world premiere of the second season of the award-winning fantasy-adventure series.
Ren: The Girl with the Mark is an independent fantasy-adventure series filmed in Cambridgeshire. The first season has millions of YouTube views and now at last the show is back for the next chapter.
Ren (Oriana Charles) is a young woman whose life changes forever when she is Marked by an ancient spirit and becomes a feared Nu’Mahri. Season Two finds her on the run with Hunter (Alexander Hackett), a man she barely knows. The pair set out to find the Archivist, a mysterious Mahri expert who may hold the key to removing the spirit from Ren. But Commander Othon (Richard Zeman) and the Kah’Nath army are closing in, and both Ren and Hunter will have to make dangerous decisions on the way to their goal.
Join the cast and crew for this unique opportunity to see all four episodes of Ren Season Two on the big screen, ahead of its Patreon release on March 8th and its YouTube release on March 16th.
Doors: 7:30pm, Screening: 7:45pm, Ends: 9:30pm
Tickets: £11.00 from http://tinyurl.com/renpremiere

Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Legendary DJ Gary Davies brings the UK’s most popular 80s radio show on tour – it’s the show you hear on a Saturday night ….live on stage!
Together with his producer Johnny Kalifornia, they will take you back to the best decade in music – the 80s!
Party along to specially curated Master-mixes and watch as the brilliant Sounds of the 80s dancers recreate classic scenes from 80s films and videos.
Dance to your favourite 80s anthems from artists such as Wham!, Queen, Prince, Madonna, Whitney and more.
There might even be a surprise 80s icon or two… So, dress to impress and dig out those Frankie and Wham statement T shirts put on your headbands and leg warmers and join us as we relive the greatest era of music with a massive party.
Tickdets – £37, £29, £22.80. All tickets include a £3 booking fee
For info go to https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/sounds-80s-gary-davies

The Voyage
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
The Perse Prep and Upper Schools join forces with pupils from St. Alban’s Catholic Primary, Bellbird Primary, St. Paul’s Primary and Teversham Primary Schools to perform The Voyage, a beautiful, evocative piece with words by Charles Bennett and music by Bob Chilcott. Featuring live instrumentation, artwork and dance, this will be a journey like no other!
Set sail through oceans calm and stormy, dive down to the mysterious Court of Neptune, soar with the seagulls, and have an awesome day at the beach!
The Voyage was commissioned in 2016 by Age UK, and you will be supporting the great work of this charity through ticket sales and a retiring collection.
Concert 1 (11.30-12.30) will feature The Perse Upper, Friends of Perse, Perse Prep and St. Alban’s choirs.
Concert 2 (15.00-16.00) will feature The Perse Upper, Friends of Perse, St. Paul’s, Bellbird and Teversham choirs.
Each performance will last one hour without interval. There will be no bar at either performance.
£12 (full) / £7 (code) / £5 (concessions). Concessions: 18 or under, 60 or above, wheelchair user plus companion.
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/the-voyage

Gwilym Bowen Rhys at Stapleford Granary
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Gwilym Bowen Rhys, voice & guitar
‘One of these islands’ best, in any language’ – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2. ‘A musician who is fast becoming a national treasure’ – Tudur Huws Jones, The Welshman
A compelling and charismatic stage performer, Gwilym Bowen Rhys is established as a leading ambassador for Welsh language song. In 2019 he was nominated for the Folk Singer of the Year Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and won Best Solo Artist Award at the Welsh Folk Awards. He has represented Wales in performances at the British Embassy in Paris, the National Eisteddfod, and with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.​
Hailing from the village of Bethel at the foot of Snowdon in North West Wales, Gwilym has been singing in his native language since childhood. His first album O Groth y Dæaar was released in 2016 and was shortlisted for Best Album of the Year at the National Eisteddfod. His fourth and latest album, Detholiad o Hen Baledi II, released in March 2022, is a treasury of old Welsh ballads described by From The Margins as ‘probably the most complete, bewitching folk album you will hear all year’.
Doors & bar 6:00 pm | Concert 7:45 pm, ends 9:00 pm, no interval
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/gwilym-bowen-rhys

Ukraine Crisis Collection
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Cambridgeshire, CB9 8AR, United Kingdom
Haverhill and District Rotary Club are running a collection for Ukrainian refugees. Taking place in the Arts Centre car park from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm.
Donations wanted – everyday food items, toiletries, warm clothing, cleaning materials, cooking pots, crockery, torches, batteries, bedding and blankets (but not duvets).
Cash donations also welcome, which will be used for the purchase of generators.
For more info e-mail robandkayharman@gmail.com

Cambridge Band Competition - Second Heats
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BA, United Kingdom
From 12.00 to 4.00 pm The Under 18s – Heat 2
Competing will be ForBonnie/ Isla May (and band)/ Ellgeeuu/The Frenzy.
T he winner of Heat 2 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band final competition at Cambridge Junction on Froiday, 28th April .
From 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Competing will be Frenzy/Coral Z/ Local Hoels/ Jay D/ Trippizoid.
T he winner of Heat 2 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band final competition at Cambridge Junction on Froiday, 28th April .
Tickets – £4.40 to £6.50.
For info go to What’s On – The Portland Arms

Cambridge Footlights at the Arts Theatre
2024-03-10 - 2024-03-18 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Following a string of successful performances, Cambridge Footlights are back by popular demand with two nights of hilarious comedy!
Cambridge Footlights are the world-famous comedy troupe who first aired the talents of some of the foremost British comedians and actors of this century. Founded in 1880, this university drama society boasts an impressive alumni including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Trevor Nunn and Peter Shaffer.
Join Footlights as they showcase the finest sketches, songs and standup from some of the country’s finest student comedians. Early booking is highly recommended!
General Guidance – Performance may contain strong language and adult themes.
Two performances only on Sunday 10 March & Sunday 17 March at 7.30 pm,
Tickets – £16/£20/£25 All ticket prices include a £3 per ticket booking fee,
For info go to https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/cambridge-footlights-2

Cambridge Festival of the University of Cambridge
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-29 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
The interdisciplinary Cambridge Festival is a mixture of on online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge.
Free talks, films, exhibitions, walks and family events. Featured events include From Science Fiction to Science Fact, How Will Ai Affect the Democratic Process, Expedition Ice at British Antarctic Survey and many other events.
For all details go to https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk/
