CULTURE EDITION
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
THEATRE Our Man in Havana
Adapted by Clive Francis from Graham Greene’s novel, this play follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Playing from 1 to 5 September. artstheatre.co.uk WORKSHOP Spectacular stained glass Try your hand at stained glass making with this taster session on 12 September at Sol Creative Foundry. With expert guidance from Lisa Fretwell, you will learn all the techniques involved in making a mini piece. solcreativefoundry.com EXHIBITION Connections Taking place at All Saints’ Church, Jesus Lane, on the weekends of 12-13 and 19-20 September from 1pm to 5pm, this exhibition showcases the collaborative efforts of arts centre and charity Rowan, The Painted Church and the Museum of Cambridge. rowanhumberstone.org.uk
Next month, local singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mr Griff and his incredible eight-piece band are headlining a benefit for Mind Cambridge, with the Cambridge-based singer-songwriter Angie Collins opening with Bête Noire . Organised by The Fine Line Project, a creative arts initiative supporting mental health awareness and fundraising, the evening will benefit Mind’s Burleigh Street shop, and therefore local mental health services. The event will take place at The Portland Arms on World Mental Health Day, 10 October. Visit thefinelineproject.com to find out more MIND CAMBRIDGE ANNOUNCES OCTOBER BENEFIT EVENING
FESTIVAL Cambridge Festival of Drama From 23 to 26 September,
the Cambridge Festival of Drama provides an opportunity to see new writing and established pieces from local amateur drama. Each session features two or three short plays, followed by evaluation from a professional drama adjudicator! adctheatre.com
Welcoming in an autumn of the arts Cambridge Junction has just announced its new seasonal arts programme, packed with theatre and dance from acclaimed national and international companies. Kicking things off on 14 September choreography and magician’s patter, which reveals more than it conceals, she unveils the invisible labour that shapes how we navigate the world (pictured). In November, the production Matt
explores depression, anxiety, addiction, shame, survival and hope, based on the real-life experiences of writer, director and lead actor Peter Dewar. All this plus the return of local drag talent night Comfort Zone, opportunities to see works-in-progress by members of the arts centre’s artist development scheme, Troop, and more! For more information, visit junction.co.uk
is writer and performer Alex Reynolds, whose show In the Land of Eagles explores Reynolds’ relationship with her Albanian grandfather, and takes audiences on a journey of unexpected discoveries through Albania’s little-known history. In October, Jo Bannon presents The Dirty Work , a new solo performance that blends magic tricks with lived experience of visual impairment. Through delicate
COURSE Art History: Rococo to Impressionism
Sol Creative Foundry is hosting a ten-week morning course from 23 September, exploring two dazzling periods in western art. solcreativefoundry.com
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