Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
Christmas in Cambridge is back to spread festive cheer on Parker’s Piece! Dates : 13th November until December 31st Wander through the sparkling Christmas Market at Parker’s Piece, glide across Cambridge’s open air ice rink, lose yourself in the twinkling Christmas Tree Maze, then rise above the lights on the Big Wheel. Settle in with […]
Following an extensive refurbishment, you are invited to attend a grand reawakening… as The Arts Theatre presents a dazzling new production of Sleeping Beauty. Cambridge’s favourite dame Matt Crosby celebrates his twentieth year on The Arts Theatre stage, and will be joined by UK Pantomime Award-winning Steven Roberts. In an enchanted kingdom Princess Rose is […]
A new mini exhibition at Cambridge Central Library is showcasing five striking portrait photographs of ‘60s soul music legend and former USAF airman, Geno Washington, taken by leading photographer John Ferguson. The photographs will be on display until 31 January 2026. (USAF is the acronym for United States Air Force.) Visitors can find it on […]
Lose yourself in the magic of classical ballet this new year. Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilling sight of […]
Falklands War veteran Tommy returns to the islands seeking closure. While he tends the grave of an enemy soldier, his child asks him about the war. Tommy immerses us in a fantastical world where cartoon-style characters the Tin-Pot Foreign General and the Old Iron Woman battle over the island. But the soldiers fighting are real; […]
The 1996 FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Damon Hill is one of the sport’s most respected figures, remembered for his thrilling battles with Michael Schumacher and for partnering the late Ayrton Senna at Williams in 1994. In conversation with Tom Clarkson—acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid—Damon will share stories from […]
10am – 12pm at Wandlebury County Park Free guided walk to learn how to identify tree species in winter. Come along for a gentle walk to learn how to identify native trees using bark, buds, shape and form (and leaves or seeds when available!). Meet at the noticeboard in the car park. Please wear footwear and […]
Smooth-talking gamblers, earnest missionaries, and dazzling showgirls are hilariously intertwined in this timeless musical. Lovable rogue Nathan Detroit seeks a venue for his illicit craps game while the charming Sky Masterson makes a bet that he can win the heart of Sarah Brown, a determined sergeant at the Save-a-Soul Mission. You’ll find yourself singing all […]
From pop to hip hop, featuring R&B and folk, meet the collective building a community across genres. Supported by Cambridge Junction, Youth Music, Lyrix Organix, Romsey Mill, YMCA Cambridge & Anglia Ruskin University. Pay What You Feel from £5.00/ Group Offer: 4 tickets for £17.50 – add 4 £5 PWYF tickets to your basket For […]
Kryštof Kohout and Luna de Mol, violin | Elliot Kempton, viola | Findlay Spence, cello Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet in F, op 18 no 1/ Florence Price - Adoration/ Béla Bartók - String Quartet no 5 The Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe's leading young string quartets. Winners of the First and Audience […]
Dive into the deep blue sea with this interactive family concert, perfect for young explorers! Join Lucy as she sets sail on a magical journey beneath the waves. With music inspired by the sea, storytelling and plenty of surprises, this fun-filled concert will spark imaginations and introduce children to the wonders of orchestral sound. Grab […]
The Comedy of Errors is a full-blown farce, set in the mysterious and enchanting coastal town of Ephesus; it chronicles the story of two sets of twins, separated when young, who cause mayhem when they find themselves in the same city many years later. Following the end of their tour, the European Theatre Group return […]
On Wednesday 21 January from 6pm, join Nick Bradley, author, translator and creative writing tutor at the University of Cambridge, as he discusses the process of translating a new version of Natsume Sōseki’s classic I Am a Cat for Vintage Classics. Nick will also talk generally about Japanese literature, cats, Japan, and writing. Wednesday 28 […]
Starring Peter Andre - The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street […]
Concert 3:00pm ending 4:15pm (no interval) John Kirkpatrick, accordion, concertina, melodeon & vocals A Victorian Farmer's Year Following his appearances on the hugely popular BBC TV series Victorian Farm, veteran squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick presents a programme of traditional music taking us through a year in the countryside. This collection of buoyant working songs reflects […]
Join the cast and crew of “Nothing On” as they embark on a nationwide tour of their new farce! While the dress run was a little shaky, the doors on the set don’t quite open and interpersonal conflict is at an all-time high, they open in under a day so the show will have to […]
10.30am – 1.30pm Get outdoors, get active, and make a difference! Come along for a rewarding morning helping to care for Wandlebury’s beautiful green spaces and the wildlife that calls them home. Under the guidance of knowledgeable wardens, you’ll spend three hours learning new skills, meeting like-minded people, and giving something back to nature. What […]
The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts. Robin Ince has spent 15 years hosting the multi award winning The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox and been at the forefront of the renaissance in science communication. Always keen to explore new avenues of communication, he […]
Not bad for a boy who grew up in Essex, the son of a corner shop owner and a secretary. From Leytonstone and the Leyton Players to Hamlet at the Edinburgh Fringe and a scholarship to Cambridge. With peers such as Ian McKellen and Trevor Nunn, Derek is a founding member of the National Theatre […]
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge, conducted by Darrell Davison, performs works by three famous composers of the 19th-century Austro-German symphonic tradition. The concert begins with Schumann's Manfred Overture (1848), and this is followed by Bruch's renowned Violin Concerto No.1 (1868), featuring rising star soloist Basil Alter. The second half of the concert comprises Bruckner's wonderful […]
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