THE AGENDA
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Circus Enchante: Sparkling Christmas , Cambridge Junction The ice queen has stolen all the snow in this part-circus, part- pantomime fairytale. Poppy Plowman leads the cast in performing acrobatics and aerial feats, with snowfall included! Until 22 Dec.
24 MAR Badly Drawn Boy – The Hour of Bewilderbeast, Cambridge Junction Damon Gough performs his Mercury-Prize- winning album: an eclectic mix of folk, rock and electronica, as well as distinctive songwriting and poetic lyrics. MUSIC exhibition from 26 February to 9 March 2025. The works must represent what most matters to the artist. Submission deadline 27 Jan. Go to kettlesyard.cam. ac.uk for more info. 26 FEB Paint What Matters!, Kettle’s Yard Artists aged four to 21 are invited to submit 2D artworks for a special open EXHIBITION
24 CAROLS
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols , King’s College Chapel, Cambridge First broadcast in 1928, members of the public can secure tickets by ballot. The hour-long service is also broadcast on BBC Radio 3 at 1pm and Radio 4 at 3pm on Christmas Day.
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27 The Nutcracker , Cambridge Corn Exchange Adventure unfolds DANCE
COMEDY
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COMEDY
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time , Cambridge Corn Exchange Come and join Ed as he mines the most tragic event in his life for laughs. This comedy veteran is best-known for Live at the Apollo , QI and Mock the Week .
Nutcracker, West Road Concert Hall Under the direction of Harry Sever, Cambridge Philharmonic performs this festive family fairytale filled with the music of Tchaikovsky as part of its annual concert series. This abridged, one-hour version is narrated by Anna Tolputt.
The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show, Cambridge Junction Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson perform their Christmas comedy show. Expect a series of carols and Santa stories, Yuletide sketches and festive stand-up. It’s guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills!
when Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll who magically comes to life. Tchaikovsky’s score adds to this joyous spectacle performed by Mergaliyev Classical Ballet. Until 30 Dec.
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Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight, Great St Mary’s Church Relax in the run-up to Christmas with this candlelit performance. Originally composed in 1742, it is now one of the most-performed works of classical music of all time. Eboracum Baroque play with 11 singers and baroque instrumentalists.
The Winter’s Tale , ADC Theatre Corkscrew Theatre brings Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy and redemption to the ADC Theatre, exploring the story of Leontes, King of Sicilia, who pursues his wife Queen Hermione to an early grave after suspecting a torrid affair with his best friend.
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