CULTURE CLUB
The Cambridge Literary Festival successfully took its offering online during the pandemic, hosting three hugely popular digital festivals, but the team is raring to get back to in-person events. Join them on 28 July at West Road Concert Hall, when former Lib Dem leader (and Strictly star) Vince Cable discusses his new book, Money and Power: The World Leaders Who Changed Economics . At the same venue on 4 August, Turkish-British writer and activist Elif Shafak introduces her new book, The Island of Missing Trees – a magical tale of star-crossed lovers in war-torn Cyprus in the 1970s. It’s the follow-up to Elif’s lauded previous novels, including The Bastard of Istanbul and Three Daughters of Eve . On 29 September, it’s the turn of Colm Tóibín and The Magician – a story of 20th-century literary titan, Thomas Mann. Heading into autumn, Amartya Sen comes to Cambridge to discuss his new memoir on 12 October. For all the new fans around the world that the event picked up during lockdown – as well as those who prefer to watch at home – the team is livestreaming all events or sharing online afterwards where possible. cambridgeliteraryfestival.com Cambridge Literary Festival READ ALL ABOUT IT
RUSSELL BRAND 10 OCT, 6PM, £33.33 CORN EXCHANGE The provocative comedian and podcaster brings his new show, in which he reflects on the pandemic, to the Corn Exchange.
WYSING POLYPHONIC ART FESTIVAL
Looking ahead to September, Wysing Arts Centre’s annual festival of music and sound is back, with the 12th edition curated by A---Z (Anne Duffau, senior tutor at the Royal College of Art). This year’s celebration, titled Under Ether , will wander into the esoteric realm, exploring magic and speculative futures. The day’s offering of open-air performances, music and readings will utilise a new outdoor stage, as well as sites across Wysing’s woods, and feature artists including FAUZIA, Juliet Jacques and YaYa Bones. There are a further two follow-up events across September, completing the trio of rituals centred around optimism, resistance and alternative realities. Wysing Polyphonic: Under Ether takes place at Wysing Arts Centre on 4 September. Suggested donations are £8 or £20. Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite. eventbrite.co.uk
NEON MOON HALLOWEEN 30 OCT, 8PM, £28 CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION The Neon Moon Burlesque and Cabaret Club returns with a huge Halloween party. Expect incredible performers and next-level costumes.
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THE DARKNESS 24 NOV, 8PM, £35.50 CORN EXCHANGE The spandex-wearing rock gods hit Cambridge, playing tunes from their new album Motorheart , as well as old faves like I Believe In A Thing Called Love.
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