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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Boyzlife are bringing their tour back to Cambridge! Boyzlife is the supergroup formed by long time pals Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden who previously appeared as members of '90s and '00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. In May 2023, they will be heading out on tour, which will see them perform songs from their original […]
The world’s angriest optimist returns for another bash at sorting out life’s inexplicable complications. A showcase of no holds barred stand-up comedy for people who like to keep things simple. Millerick delivers a searing and timely investigation into the unintended consequences of doing our best, the mayhem that ensues when people try to help. A […]
As part of their 35th anniversary celebrations and to celebrate the Coronation, Cogwheel Counselling is organising the Cogwheel Cambridge Coronation Stride, a special community walking/running event taking place on Sunday 7th May 2023 during the Coronation Weekend.It is hoped the event will promote the importance of mental wellbeing. The Stride is a 27-mile self-guided walk […]
"And now our bodies are the guilty ones." Winner of eight Tony Awards, 'Spring Awakening' features an electrifying rock soundtrack that explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood in a poignant story of teenage curiosity and sexual naivety. In 1891, a group of teenagers grapple with puberty with a lack of adult guidance. They encounter […]
Detroit soul/r&b singer, Michon Young, makes her first British tour debut in May 2023. This will be a show not to be missed! Taking place at The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely CB7 4BB. Concert begins at 8.00pm Tickest - £25.00. For tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/michon-young-and-band-tickets-578580669357
Conductor: Robert Hodge Piano: Victor Maslov Programme - Margaret Brouwer, Sizzle/ Gershwin, Piano Concerto/ Gabriela Lena Frank, Three Latin American Dances/ Bernstein, West Side Story: Symphonic Dances Tickets - Adult £20; Student £10; Under 14 £6. For info go to http://www.westroad.org/event-info/city-of-cambridge-symphony-orchestra-39/
East 17 were one of the biggest selling boy bands of the ‘90s. They sold over 22 million albums, (4 top 10) and enjoyed 18 top 20 singles, including the Christmas 1994 no.1 “Stay Another Day”, during their reign. East 17 are back with more punch than ever before. Original band member Terry Coldwell is […]
Cambridge Salvation Army presents a concert of heroic music with the London Central Fellowship Band with conductor Dudley Bright and special guest, Radio and TV presenter, Bill Hamilton. Taking place at Cambridge Citadel on Tenison Road at 7.00 pm. Tickets - £10.00. Under 18s free. In aid of Cambridge Citadel building fund. For bookings go […]
The Grammy nominated Godfathers of alternative cabaret return with a career spanning concert. Expect dark and deviant theatrics as they delve into their back catalogue presenting their most famous songs alongside new surprises. Price - £ 26.50. Age - 14+ For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/the-tiger-lillies-from-the-circus-to-the-cemetery/
CATFEST, in aid of Christian Aid, is a free event of poetry, music and stories all on the theme of cats! Headlining is John Hegley, famous poet and singer, and there's also Storyteller Peter Chand, poet Joshua Seigal, singalong songs with children's musician David Gibb, cat tunes with pianist Philip Mead. Plus a cat bingo, […]
Every ticket includes a paperback copy of the book A Pocketful of Happiness by Richard E Grant. Since his breakout role in cult classic film Withnail and I in 1987, Richard E Grant has become a much-loved fixture on our screens, starring in everything from Doctor Who to Downton Abbey via Game of Thrones, Star […]
'An idea for a story. A girl like you lives by a lake; the lake is everything to her, she's carefree, happy as a seagull. Then one day a man — quite by chance — notices her. And he destroys her.’ 25-year-old Konstantin is preparing to stage his new play, starring his girlfriend Nina, on […]
The Noisy Women Present Flying Free Cambridge Taking place at St. Philip’s Church, 185 Mill Road, CB1 3AN Doors open 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start The Noisy Women Present, (TNWP) in partnership with Realife Trust, Cambridge, present the first of 3 collaborative, experimental, spontaneous performances by musicians and practitioners of improvisation, live video […]
The Cambridge Beer Festival was first held in 1974 and is the branch’s largest and main beer festival. During its long run, the festival has had several homes but since 2001 has been held on Jesus Green in late May. It is the United Kingdom’s longest running CAMRA beer festival and currently is one of […]
The Bossman Tour 2023: A Tribute to Bennie Pete For over 20 years one of the most popular and visible funk-style brass bands in community parades and funerals has been the Hot 8 Brass Band. In 1996 sousaphone player Bennie Pete was instrumental in merging two former Fortier High School student groups, the High Steppers […]
One Man… Two Guvnors… and an evening full of joy and laughter! Based on Carlo Goldoni’s 'The Servant of Two Masters', 'One Man, Two Guvnors' still remains one of the nation’s most loved comedies of this century. When Francis Henshall finds himself employed by two guvnors, one a gangster in disguise, the other an upper-class […]
A Q and A session organised by Topping Books in Ely. Rachel Meller was never close to her aunt Lisbeth, a cool, unemotional woman with a drawling Viennese-Californian accent, a cigarette always in her hand. But when Lisbeth died, she left Rachel an intricately carved Chinese box with a sunflower clasp. Inside the box were […]
All the hits & a drop of Genesis Mike & The Mechanics are Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford (Guitar), Andrew Roachford (lead, backing vocals and keyboards) – one of the UK’s most prolific R&B singers, whose previous hits include ‘Cuddly Toy’ and ‘Family Man’ – and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar (lead and backing vocals), who […]
Bill Browder is the Founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management and Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign. Bill is the author of the best-sellers Red Notice (Simon & Schuster, 2015) and Freezing Order (Simon & Schuster, 2022). Both books are riveting, searing, and essential reading. Bill was the largest foreign investor in Russia […]
Much-anticipated first ever solo tour The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with his much-anticipated first ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. ‘A complete delight’ *** The Telegraph ‘An assured and entertaining show’ **** The Times […]
Taking place behind the Clayton Hotel, Station Road. ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, with food and drink available on site throughout the evening. Doors open 8.00 pm, with the screening starting at 9.30 pm. A £5 refundable deposit is required for a link to your own headset or hotel headphones. Keep an eye out for more […]
8.50pm-9.45pm at Wandlebury Country Park Free guided bat walk to listen and learn about our bat species. Come and join an expert from the Cambridgeshire Bat Group and learn about the amazing world of bats. Armed with an ultrasonic bat detector, your guide will teach you about the different species of bat here in the […]
All will not be what it seems this Spring Bank Holiday in Mildenhall…. Join in the world premiere of Escape from Fort Lagoon on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023. This one-of-a-kind outdoor experience for adults and children 12+ in Mildenhall blends the excitement of an escape room with the thrills of Crystal Maze. […]
Delve into a world of words with Something Rhymes with Purple on Stage based on Gyles Brandreth and Susie Dent’s award-winning podcast. Expect theatrical antics from the show’s affable hosts as they bring their infectious love of words to the stage with all the trademark repartee and wordplay of the podcast. Combining much-loved podcast segments […]
Urinetown is a political satire set in a not-so-distant future where a 20-year drought has crippled the city’s water supplies, leading to a ban on private toilets in an effort to control water consumption. Citizens must use the public, pay-per-use amenities owned and operated by Urine Good Company – a private malevolent corporation run by […]
Performing Lighthouse Family favourites such as Lifted, High and Ocean Drive, as well as previewing Tunde’s new collection of 1970s songwriter era inspired recordings. Expect to hear songs from singer-songwriters such as Bill Withers, Elton John, Van Morrison and others. Tunde Baiyewu (born Babatunde Emmanuel Baiyewu, 25 November 1968) is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian […]
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