CULTURE CLUB
SHOWSTOPPERS COMING UP AT THE ARTS THEATRE
From 19 to 22 January, Cambridge Arts Theatre welcomes Priscilla Queen of the Desert – a music-filled romp through the Australian outback starring drag queens Mitzi Mitosis and Felicia, and their trans friend Bernadette. The trio head off on the road trip of a lifetime, taking to the stage, making new friends – and encountering prejudice towards LGBTQ+ communities. A tale of friendship and resilience that celebrates queer identities and challenges intolerant attitudes, this exuberant production brims with dazzling costumes, flawless choreography and big tunes. With adult themes and language, it is better suited to audiences aged 14 and above. Tickets are £20-£35. From 26 to 29 January, don’t miss your chance to see the rising stars of Cambridge University’s performing talent in The Marlowe Society’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream . A mischievous comedy underpinned by a dark tale of love triangles and mistaken identity, this classic Shakespearean epic weaves its way seamlessly from one absurdity to another. Jokes come thick and fast, and characters leave a lasting impression. Tickets start at £20. You can also catch award-winning actor AdamWoodyatt ( Eastenders ) in the stage adaptation of Peter James’ Looking Good Dead . This thriller proves that no good deed goes unpunished, when the discovery of an abandoned USB stick leads to a chain of unfortunate events. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace must come to the rescue, but will he keep his own demons at bay? Tickets £25-£45. cambridgeartstheatre.com
TOP OF THE CLASS
CAMBRIDGE SCULPTORWINS PRESTIGIOUS ART PRIZE Phil Cope has been awarded the East Anglia Regional Prize at the 2021 ING Discerning Eye exhibition for his sculpture 2020/11 , a piece which combines his distinctive woodwork with carved stone elements to juxtapose the natural materials. “I’m delighted not only to have been accepted for such a prestigious exhibition, but to win a prize for it was an incredible honour – not to mention a surprise!” he comments. Phil began pursuing his love of art in 2016, after retiring from a successful career in the Cambridge tech cluster. After nearly two years of virtual exhibitions, he’s looking forward to showing his work in local galleries. Follow @phil.cope.sculptor on Instagram for updates.
This month at the ADC MUSICAL NUMBER
From 6-15 January, strap yourself in for a night of musical theatre with Kipps – The New Half a Sixpence Musical . Based on the 1905 novel Kipps by HGWells, this classic show has been doing the rounds since the 60s. It was revived on the West End in 2016, with a new score by Stiles and Drewe. “The show is about an orphan boy born with nothing, who comes into a small fortune,” explains Claire Lucas, who plays the role of Aunt Bertha. “It follows his journey, as he figures out if money actually does equal happiness. In a world which has recently gone so wrong, this is a feel-good musical to remind the audience that happiness is found in the simplest of places!”
Tickets start at £11. adctheatre.com
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