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Miss Marple returns to the stage… 1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House. Jane […]
Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smash hit musical Six makes its royal return to Cambridge. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl […]
Spring Revue is the Cambridge Footlights' flagship annual showcase – two hours of comedy sketches by this year's graduating Footlights. Featuring a mix of new sketches and the cast's best hits, get ready to have your ribs tickled by the best comedians Cambridge has to offer! This production is recommended for ages 15 and above. […]
Don’t miss out on the return of the Fletcher Players’ freshers play as they join the Greek God of wine Dionysus on his journey to the underworld to save theatre. First performed in Athens in 405 BC this surviving Aristophanes comedy follows a colourful cast and has jokes galore ranging from the subtle and politically […]
In one of Mozart’s final masterpieces, child-like adventure collides with fantasy, satire, and comedy. Underpinned by Mozart’s kaleidoscopic score, the music captures the timeless themes of love and deception whilst presenting some of the most popular music in the classical repertory, with show-stopping arias and fast paced ensemble numbers. After being saved from death by […]
Taking place at The Golden Hind, Milton Road, Cambridge, starting at 8:00pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Friday 24th February: A celebration of the music of Nick Drake, with Demian Dorelli, Emily Simmons and Trevor Dann. Support is by Kevin Hunt. Entry: £10 (door), £9 (advance), £8 (members). Friday 3rd March: Open Stage with special guest Rhys […]
Taking place at The Hub in Cambourne. A fair in support of Hope Against Poverty from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm. Stalls including brand new clothing, donated items from Cambourne Fishing club, afrts and crafts, Easter and Mother's Day Crafts, garen ornamentw, sweets, crystals, jewellery and charms, cushions and bags and many more. For more […]
The Aitches, a school band which have performed together for four years, are having a concert at Great Shelford Parish Church. They play covers from Taylor Swift, Adele, The Beatles, ELO, and more. On Saturday February 25th they will be performing at Gt Shelford Parish Church 7.30pm Tickets £10.00, under 16s £ 5.00. For info […]
Lucy Parham, piano/ Henry Goodman, narrator/ Scripted by Lucy Parham In the year of his 150th anniversary, Elégie vividly tells Rachmaninov’s story in music and words. The narrative is scripted from letters and diaries, following Rachmaninov from his youth in Russia, through his subsequent self-imposed exile and finally to California USA, where he died in 1943. […]
Enter a team or sign up to take part in a special Quiz Night for the Mayor of Cambridge's charities for 2022/23: Romsey Mill and Cambridge Aid.The event is sponsored by Barr Ellison, Deloitte’s, Rathbones. Food included in the ticket price. Cash bar / raffles prizes to be won / entertainment The Quiz Master for the […]
Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat! But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy... Join Mog and the Thomas family, on a journey through one […]
OAYSIS perform tunes such as Supersonic, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and more with absolute accuracy. This is the closest thing to seeing OASIS live, check their videos. They’ll bring the spirit of Knebworth to you! Entry - £17.50 (Adv) For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/oaysis-tribute/?instance_id=10872
BRIT Award winning and Grammy®-nominated artist K.T. Tunstall brings her UK tour to Cambridge. NUT’ is the seventh studio album by multi-million selling artist K.T. Tunstall and the last in a trilogy of albums she began recording and releasing in 2016. Each part of the trilogy relates to the three existential parts of ourselves; KIN = Spirit, WAX = […]
Beat those winter blues and come to a wonderful evening in the Monastic Barn at for tthe NSPCC Jazz Supper on Saturday 4th March. The very talented Phoenix Jazz will be playing live at this historic setting. Having already played twice for royalty at Clarence House in London and received praise from various celebrities, Phoenix […]
Buckle up at Curtain Up because here we go again! The third (and final) part of the trilogy that began with the sell-out Cradle To Stage nights, charged on through the Good Time Charley shows now reaches its peak withvThe Sausage Sandwich Tour, Danny Baker’s concluding chapter of high kicking euphoria. soon. A brand-new full […]
Battling it out for a place in the final are: Vulgarithm/ The Morphics/ Ember Rev/ Dear Monday The winner of Heat 1 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band Competition final at Cambridge Junction on Friday 28th April. £5.50 advance with booking fee. For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/bandcomp-heat1/?instance_id=11314
This beautiful Museum depends on its incredible team of volunteers to keep the museum open and welcoming for visitors.The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey are offering an opportunity for people to come, have a coffee and meet the volunteers. Since COVID there has been a drop in volunteering across the heritage sector which has impacted […]
Charley’s rich Aunt, Donna Lucia, is visiting from Brazil and the timing couldn’t be better. Her presence as a chaperone will allow him and his friend Jack to ask their respective true loves, Amy and Kitty, for their hands in marriage. But time is ticking, and where is Charley’s Aunt? On learning she will be […]
Turin Brakes return to Cambridge Junction on a tour supporting their ninth studio album Wide-Eyed Nowhere. Of Wide-Eyed Nowhere the band say “We surprised ourselves with what came out; a sweeter, groovier set of songs in no hurry to be anything but themselves.” The South London 4-Piece comprising Olly Knights, Gale Paridjanian, Rob Allum and […]
Battling it out for a place in the final are: Foxpalmer/Faiblesse Parfaite/ Matt Peet/ John O’Ray The winner of Heat 2 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band Competition final at Cambridge Junction on Friday 28th April. Admission - £5.50. For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/cambridge-band-competition-heat-2/?instance_id=11316
Battling it out for a place in the final are: to be announced. Admission - £5.50. For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/cambridge-band-competition-under-18s-heat-1/?instance_id=11320
Cambridge Concert Orchestra presents Hear, There and Everywhere – a World of Women Composers with Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills. A concert to raise funds for the Cambridge Women's Resources Centre. Performances of pieces composed solely by women, focusing on their contribution to the light-orchestral repertoire. In recognition of International Women’s Day. Begins at 7.00 pm. Tickets: […]
Kiss me, Kate! is a wonderfully jazzy, incomprehensibly funny and soul-satisfying musical set in Baltimore in 1948. For a theatre company who happen to be putting on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, a similar story unfolds among the cast and crew. Throw in gangsters, comedic routines, impressive dance numbers and a healthy dose of mistaken […]
The interdisciplinary Cambridge Festival will take place from 17 March - 2 April 2023 with a mixture of on online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge There will still be strong and distinct platforms for the sciences and the arts, humanities and social sciences. And the Festival […]
Written and performed by Paulus (BBC1’s All Together Now) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aida & Julie, Madly, Deeply) at the piano, ‘Looking For Me Friend – The Music of Victoria Wood’ is a celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure. Paulus will share many of Victoria’s best-loved songs through the […]
Taking place from 2.00 pm at Haslingfield Village Hall. Stalls will include clothes, bric a brac, books and toys. Refreshments - tea coffee and cakes. For furhter info contact Chris Price at cj1.price@gmail.com
Battling it out for a place in the final are: The Routine/ SLATER/ Far From Refuge/ Dead Bait Heat 3 will take place at The Portland Arms on Saturday 18th March. The winner of Heat 3 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band Competition final at Cambridge Junction on Friday 28th April. Admission - […]
Battling it out for a place in the final are: to be announced. Admission - £5.50. For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/cambridge-band-competition-under-18s-heat-2-2/?instance_id=11321
All are free events, book for Weds and Thurs online talks at https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk/ Wednesday 22 March - A Very Friendly Introduction to Polyygenic Risk Scores. Age: Adults, Young Adults 12 – 18 6:00pm-7:30pm Researchers can add up the thousands of tiny differences in our genes to generate an individual prediction of our future health. We […]
Fred’s House are an award-winning band based in Cambridge. They make summery, 70s West Coast inspired folk/rock but have their own distinctively fresh sound that is very much part of now. This group of musicians have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous harmonies, moving lyrics, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves. Among […]
Nothing is off the menu in this frank, revealing and very funny all new show. In her first ever live show, Prue will take audiences through the ups and downs of being a successful restaurateur, novelist, businesswoman and Great British Bake Off judge - feeding the rich and famous, cooking for Royalty and even poisoning […]
Thriplow Village again shows its huge collection of Daffodils and Bulbs. Come along for two days of fun activities for all the family and amble through over 100 stalls to find that something special. Check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy and be entertained by the merry Morris dancers. Then recharge at Taste […]
Cambridge-based Jazz orchestra, Harmony In Harlem, are playing at St Andrew's Street Baptist Church at 7:30pm on Sat 25th March. Harmony In Harlem specialise in the music of Duke Ellington and the performance this weekend is titled "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" after the extended blues couplet of that name by the Duke. Tickets are […]
From 11.00 am to 4,00 pm at Grantcheter Village Hall - a pop up market featuriing home goods, food, pre-loved goods and some of the best local makers, creators and artisans. Free entry. For info e-mail springpopupmarket@gmail.com SU
From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister’s Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there […]
4:30 pm Robert Hodges conductor Benjamin Britten, Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra/ Malcolm Arnold, Bridge on the River Kwai: Suite Ticket & Booking Information - £12 adult, £5 children. For info go to http://www.westroad.org/event-info/city-of-cambridge-symphony-orchestra-37/
A special sickle cell event at this years Cambridge Festival taking place at The Dekain Centre. Sickle cell disease is the most common monogenetic disease in the UK, more prevalent than cystic fibrosis. There are 15,000 patient living with this diease living in the UK. The many deficiencies in their care have prompted the Al […]
The most divisive issues of our generation are tackled head on in Ryan Craig’s timely new play. Meet Lotty and Teddy. Two dreamers – colleagues, lovers and then man and wife - determined to make a difference in their worlds, and to keep the spark in their relationship and their family alive. But can they […]
Unveiling portraits of Cambridge women of note, with stories celebrating their lives told by actors. Marina Amaral has restored and recolourised historical photos women of Cambridge which will be unveiled at the event. Tsking place at The Corn Exchange from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. For info go to https://www.cambridgeartsnetwork.com/projects-events/Celebration%20of%20Women?k=eb15
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