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An exhibition of prints and originals featuring Naomi's popular watercolours of Cambridge from 6th December to 27 February taking place at Hot Numbers Coffee House on Gwydir Street, Cambridge. For info go to www.naomidaviesart.co.uk
Two brothers separated at birth are cursed to die if they ever learn the truth of their bond. Raised on opposite ends of the social spectrum, they are repeatedly, and unwittingly, drawn together. Initially appearing to challenge the social obstacles designed to keep them apart, circumstance and superstition makes their friendship impossible. Tensions spill over […]
Featuring his signature blend of philosophical inquiry, personal examination, and sweet gags, Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ahir Shah returns to stand-up with a new show about significance, insignificance, and scurvy. Ahir’s last show, Dots, was recorded as a special for HBO Max (albeit after a 14 month delay brought about by events you may […]
The Aim are an original 7 piece band from South London. They mix it up with a bit of ska, punk, rock and roll and a whole lot of soul. They have recorded 3 albums and supported the likes of Madness, Dave Wakeling and The English Beat, The Chords UK and From The Jam. Live […]
Karen Stringer (ANATD, MNATD, FNATD) the distinguished director of the Russian Ballet School has choreographed a set of dances for her pupils. Ballet choreography to music both Classical and Modern to the theme, Happy Days Are Here Again. All music is uplifting and helping us to come out of the gloom that was Covid. A […]
The thrilling Roy Grace series from the multi-million no.1 bestselling author Peter James returns with the world premiere stage production of Looking Good Dead, starring award-winning actor and EastEnders icon, Adam Woodyatt and star of stage and screen, Laurie Brett (Waterloo Road, Band of Gold). No good deed goes unpunished… hours after finding a discarded […]
When Dr Stockmann discovers that the public baths of his hometown are poisonous, he immediately sets off to publish his findings and be praised as the community’s saviour. Instead, since the town is economically dependent on the newly opened spa, its politicians and businessmen begin to manipulate public opinion against Dr Stockmann to stop the […]
The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Jukebox! After an eighteen month break due to the global Coronavirus pandemic The Classic Rock Show is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, […]
Your chance to see inside one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings, which is not usually open to the public. The Leper Chapel dates from 1125 when it was built as a place of worship for Lepers at an adjacent hospital. The building has 900 years of fascinating history, in that time being used as bar, warehouse, […]
Loosely based on Puccini’s opera La Bohème, Rent is a Pulitzer Prize and four-time Tony award-winning musical that follows a year in the life of a group of struggling young artists living in Manhattan’s East Village. Mark, an aspiring film-maker, struggles to find his place in the world; his room-mate Roger, an HIV-positive musician, wonders […]
A Children's Theatre Partnership production in association with Birmingham Rep. The animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves. A revolution. And then what? Then freedom. Every animal will be free. Old Major, the prize boar, calls the animals of Manor Farm together. He has had a strange dream of […]
Help care for green spaces and their wildlife. Get active, meet others and enjoy learning. All instruction, equipment and tools provided but if you have loppers, then please bring them. Wear tough clothes and boots and bring drinks/snacks. No need to book, just turn up. Meet at the Coton Reserve car park, Grantchester Road. Suitable […]
Custard Comedy is back at Willingham on February 11th! Star of Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4 Extra, Mark Simmons is an exceptional one-liner comedian. It's won him a place in Dave’s prestigious Best Joke of The Fringe in Edinburgh 2017 & 2019. His recent solo shows at the festival, One-Linerer, One-Linererer and One-Linerererer […]
No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence. Nothing but a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies.Who was Edith Piaf? And how did she come to represent the spirit of Paris like no-one before or since? Her life is as well documented as her legendary voice – a child of the Paris streets who rose, via […]
This is a free event (donations very welcome) where experienced repairers match with people who need stuff fixing. Bring along the following to be repaired and to pick up repair skills: jewellery / jewellery cleaning, sewing repairs (clean items only please), small household appliances and electrical items, sewing machines, computers, bicycles, and general bits’n’bobs. You […]
Was it Miss Scarlett, with the revolver in the dining room? Or was it Professor Plum, with the lead pipe in the library? Starring Michelle Collins as Miss Scarlett, Cluedo is an exciting comedy-thriller based on the hit 1985 film Clue and the classic board game loved by generations. Directed by Mark Bell (The Play […]
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 […]
Great war leader, disastrous Chancellor, controversial Home Secretary, doomed Imperialist? Allen Packwood, Fellow of Churchill College and Director of the Churchill Archive Centre, will be in conversation with Anglia Ruskin’s Dr Sean Lang to discuss these, among other aspects of this towering figure of the 20th Century. Tuesday 15 February 2022 sees the Cambridge branch […]
A brand new production of Noel Coward’s exceptional comedy Fallen Angels by St John’s Players at The Fulbourn Centre. The story concerns best friends Julia and Jane, who now happily married to others, once counted the dashing Frenchman Maurice as their lover. Guess who’s back in town and requesting the pleasure of the ladies company? […]
From 4.30 pm, Wednesday 16 February, 2022 The University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and local partners are inviting families to recreate the wonder of a night at the museums in their own homes. Inspired by the museums’ collections, the online programme will include a mixture of pre-recorded and downloadable events, activities and performances PLUS a […]
Tired of Tinder? Bored of Bumble? Ground down by Grindr? This Valentine's come and meet someone the old fashioned way, in a dark room surrounded by 200 strangers. Dragtime!'s kings, queens and in-betweens are back again and this time they've got love on the brain. Prepare to swoon as Cambridge's premiere drag troupe tease you, […]
A longstanding Cambridge Junction event offering emerging bands the opportunity to play on the J1 stage. Line up: Far From Refuge/ Akkadian/ Shoot To Kill/ Akilla/ The Grey. Fiver provides an opportunity for local bands to gain their first experience of the professional music industry, with professional mentoring and advice from the Cambridge Junction team. […]
40 years of magical songs. One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen, will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band’s seminal albums 'Crocodiles', 'Heaven Up Here', 'Porcupine' and 'Ocean […]
When The Play What I Wrote opened in London’s West End, every single review was a rave, every show a sell-out and it won every major theatre award. The Sunday Times called it ‘a triumph’ and The Observer said ‘audiences weep with laughter’. Thom has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution […]
The Vapors are a New Wave band founded in 1979 in Guildford, Surrey. The band were co-managed by Paul Weller's father John and The Jam bass player Bruce Foxton. They were discovered by Foxton whilst playing in a pub in Guildford and invited to tour with Paul Weller and The Jam on the Setting Sons tour. […]
The Final Full UK Tour One of the UK’s most exciting, credible and influential British groups, The Stranglers have announced an extensive full production UK tour and have confirmed that this will be the last time they intend to play together in this way. First formed in 1974, The Stranglers no bull***t attitude was embraced […]
Spring Revue is one of the biggest events in the Cambridge comedy calendar, showcasing the talents of comedians within the current Footlights membership. And this year, the Footlights want to bring you the most exciting and audacious sketch show Cambridge has ever seen. As the creative culmination of the 2021-22 Footlights membership, expect a show […]
Making a very welcome return to Cambridge on her ‘First Farewell Tour’, the charismatic Peggy Seeger - singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse - is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of […]
Firedance is back for 2022 and it’s the hottest ticket in town. Hot pulsing beats, seductive choreography and passion that will take your breath away. With live Latin musicians and a dynamic dance ensemble, get ready for a captivating dance experience you strictly won’t want to miss. Featuring iconic songs including - In the Air […]
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