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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 […]
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 […]
Alasdair Roberts. Over 25 years since he first emerged into the public consciousness as the leader of Appendix Out, the didactic folkist Alasdair Roberts continues to enthral with his very particular take on traditional Scottish music. Whether reinterpreting existing material from the repertoire or conjuring up his own original lore his distinctively persistent and crisp […]
10:00 am at Rowan Humberstone Come along for coffee, delicious homemade cakes, and a pop-up shop featuring artworks handmade by artists with learning disabilities. All funds raised will enable Rowan to keep supporting their student artists to reach their full potential. All welcome; building is wheelchair accessible. Free entry. For info go to https://www.rowanhumberstone.co.uk/events/spring-coffee-morning/
Come along to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden for the enchanted egg grail. Can you crack the code of the enchanted egg and claim your Easter prize?The secrets of the enchanted egg are hidden in the plants and places around the Garden. To join in the fun, pick up a free trail booklet on your […]
Battling it out for a place in the final are: TONYT/This Circus Life/Fran Lusty/Hereward The winner of Heat 4 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band Competition final at Cambridge Junction on Friday 28th April. Admission - £5.50. From 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/cambridge-band-competition-heat-4/?instance_id=11318
After a sell-out run earlier this year, Gordon Buchanan is back on tour. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell. Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to see his incredible passion for the […]
Make an Easter flower basket at children’s workshop, Battersea Bloem, 10 Hamilton Road, Cambridge, April 2 Children can enjoy working with flowers, foliage and moss to create a magical basket to take home. Flowers from local growers outside of Cambridge will be used and children will be taught about the different flowers and plants being […]
April 3rd: Round-the-room session, contributions welcome. Start time 8:00 pm April 14th: Pete Morton Support Tu-Kay and Ryan Floorspot Stefan Kaye. Entry: £12 (door); £11 (adv); £10 (members). Start time 8:00 pm. April 21st: 4Tunes Friends; Anna Ling: Support, Judy and Marion. Entry: £10 (door); £9 (adv); £8 (members). Start time 8:00 pm. April 28th: […]
A new exhibition at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. This one is quite unusual: Zachary Eastwood-Bloom’s Simulacra features works produced not quite by his own hand but by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He uses 3D scans of well-known sculpture, but the algorithm distorts them to create challenging new works – some of which are […]
“As long as there is one person on earth who remembers you, it isn’t over" Set in a New England coastal town, Carousel tells the story of the tragic romance between Billy Bigelow, a troubled carnival barker, and Julie Jordan, the young woman who gives up everything for him. Named best musical of the 20th […]
Battling it out for a place in the final are Point Clear/ Radegunds/ New Addiction// The Dutch House The winner of Heat 5 will go straight through to the Cambridge Band Competition final at Cambridge Junction on Friday 28th From 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Cost: £5.50 advance with booking fee. For info go to […]
The Under 18s heat winners battle it out for the title of Cambridge Band Comp Under 18’s winner 2023! Admission - £5.50. From 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm. For info go to http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/cambridge-band-competition-under-18s-final/?instance_id=11322
After the brilliant lockdown album release of Invitation, the Hampshire-duo return with Music In The Madness – their fifth studio album – out March 10th, 2023. “It’s a fun story song about a wrong ’un who ruins lives on his travels and meets a sticky end,” says Lizzy. “I imagine it set in the ‘20s […]
Bonham Company proudly presents the UK première of Repubblica. Featuring live music from the Girton Organ Scholar and unmissable performances in the award-winning Fitzwilliam Auditorium. This is the unforgettable debut of this upcoming Fringe play, for one night only. What is the play about? Experience the tragic love story that will shape a nation. Nedda, […]
Taking place at Eternit Sports And Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth Nr Royston SG8 5RL Featuring Blind River/ Liberty Slaves/ Moments From Glory £12 at the door. Doors open at 7.00 pm. To reserve tickets on line at £12 go to www.tickettailor.com/events/melbournrockclub/825660/
Peter Knight, violin | John Spiers, melodeon Peter Knight and John Spiers are amongst the most distinguished of British folk musicians. Virtuoso fiddle player Peter Knight was part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1970s line-up and helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential today. John Spiers, co-founder of the almighty Bellowhead, has […]
Rural Ireland, 1833. Soldiers arrive in your village but is this a military occupation or, as they claim, just an administrative act? Either way, changes are afoot. At first, they only want to change the Gaelic place names into English - but where will it end? Should you stop them now or embrace the inevitability […]
Wandlebury Country Park from 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Gentle guided walk to learn about spring wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable CambridgePPF Warden, who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the […]
Come along to ‘The Lawn’, Gonville Hotel, Cambridge on Wednesday 19th April, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Tickets cost £20 per person. Included in your ticket is a glass of bubbly or soft drink, a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres and great company. It is hopedd that the weather will allow guests to enjoy the wonderful outside […]
This compelling new solo show, written and performed by Mark Stratford, tells the story of William Charles Macready, one of the greatest actor-managers of the 19th Century. The story of Macready - the man to whom Charles Dickens dedicated "Nicholas Nickleby" - is one of the most remarkable ever to come out of the Theatre. […]
The groups for April are Max Headroom, Dissent, The Daze, 4fit and Green Dogs. Venue - J1 (Standing) at 6.45 pm. Price - £ 7.50 Age - Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/the-fiver-april/
A concert in aid of the charity Rowan. Conductor: Darrell Davison Flute soloist: Emma Halnan Brahms – Symphony No. 3/Nielsen – Flute Concerto/ Sibelius – Symphony No. 7 Ticket & Booking Information - £18; concessions £16; students £10; under-16s £5 For info go to http://www.westroad.org/event-info/the-sampson-orchestra-of-cambridge-13/
Michael Trainor & Rebecca Chan, violins | Tetsuumi Nagata, viola | Jessie Ann Richardson, cello Ralph Vaughan Williams - Household Music: 3 Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes/ Charlotte Harding - Iorsa/ Sergei Rachmaninov - String Quartet no 1 'Romance' Bedrich Smetana - String Quartet in E minor 'From My Life' Since their prizewinning performances at […]
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage with his show in 2023. With his live band, a guest singer and his dancers, he will give a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Anton will be performing some of his favourite songs and dances that have inspired his career […]
Run through the new developing town of Northstowe and past its lakes where the scenery is constantly changing; featuring landscaped open spaces, natural areas and innovative architecture. The half marathon's multi-terrain course will take you past important historical features of neighbouring Longstanton and out into the surrounding South Cambridgeshire countryside with its open skies and […]
Record and CD Fair – thousands of Vinyl LPs and singles, 12", 10", 7", 33s, 45s, Shellac 78s and CDs – rarities and specialties as well as bargains to be had! 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday 23rd April Early Entry at 11.00 £5 (£4 students and concessions) Entry after 12.00 £3 entry after 15.00 £2 Stalls […]
Cambridge Camera Club Annual Exhibition. From the 24th until 29th April. Photography and printing at its best. Grab some inspiration plus tips and tricks from the photographers themselves. At the Pitt Building. Free entry.
Based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music which smashed box office records in Cornwall. When a group of Cornish fishermen came together to sing the traditional working songs they’d sung for generations, nobody, […]
Finalists Ember Rev, Far From Refuge, Tony T, The Dutch House and the 29th Function compete in the finals of the Strawberry Fair fundraiser at Cambridge Junction. The competition is also broadcast live on Cambridge 105 Radio. Venue - J1 (Standing) Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/cambridge-band-competition-final/
A fantastic gig at Toft Social Club with the amazing Charlie Dore and Julian Littman appearing at 20.00. Charlie Dore returns alongside her multi-instrumental co-pilot Julian Littman. The multi award-winning songwriter has 10 albums’ and 4 EPs worth of material to draw from but realised that there were dozens of favourite songs in her catalogue […]
Daniel Wallace Music Productions presents "April Start-Up". Matinee Show, doors 1.00 pm. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Young and aspiring musicians getting the chance to gig in front of a live audience and gain that important experience and exposure to help them grow. Three acts playing: BBC Introducing artist Oli […]
Doors & bar 6:45pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval David Preston, guitar | Sebastian Rochford, drums | Kit Downes, piano | Kevin Glasgow, bass Guitarist and composer David Preston leads a new quartet playing all-original material from his upcoming debut album ‘Purple / Black’, featuring ECM-recorded pianist Kit Downes, Sebastian Rochford (Sons of […]
From 5.00 am to 6.00 am! As the summer sun rises above the Wandlebury woodlands, the Devil's Dyke Morris Men dance to greet it. This traditional English dancing event takes place in the same beautiful spot on May Day each year. If you have never been before, we highly recommend it. Meet on the picnic […]
How happily married are the happily married? Every couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling. But behind the gingham curtains, things start to unravel, and being a domestic goddess is not as easy as it seems. BAFTA-winner Jessica Ransom (Doc Martin, Armstrong and Miller, Horrible Histories), Diane Keen (Doctors, The Cuckoo Waltz) […]
All events start promptly at 8pm. 5th May: Open Stage with special guests KC Jones, KC Jones are a husband and wife duo from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, who play mainly original songs from their albums 'Captive' and 'Roots'. Karen is known for her songwriting and powerful vocals, whilst Colin lends delicate harmonies. This will be […]
Plus special guests Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys’ album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. – Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull, and Mick Gallagher – became known as The Blockheads. As Ian Dury & The Blockheads they went back out on tour, and […]
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