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Coming up at the ADC STRAP YOURSELVES IN FOR ANOTHER MONTH OF SUPERB SHOWS AND THRILLING THEATRE Alongside December’s inevitable slew of Christmas shows, the ADC Theatre is delivering a stacked calendar of live theatre goodness, with a little something to suit all tastes. From 30 November until 4 December, Sarah Ruhl presents her surreal, dreamlike adaptation of a classic Greek myth in the form of Eurydice . The production charts the fateful journey of lovers Orpheus and the titular Eurydice, exploring themes of love, longing, separation and death – along with the significance of memory. On the same dates, Anna Freeman’s Cicada’s Children tells a love story that’s for the most part conventional, but potential ulterior motives lurk just under the surface. Watch as Danny and Bella’s relationship blossoms – fuelled by shots of sustainable coffee, making future plans and a business proposition Danny just can’t refuse. Also showing in the first week of the month, from 1 to 4 December, The Man Presents: Anyone But the Man offers up a series of character monologues from some of Cambridge’s finest comics. The plot twist? None of them are strictly male. Multiple women and non-binary people actually allowed on stage at once… it has to be seen to be believed.
The Shadows is up next from 7 to 11 December, with an evening of horror in store. A twist on tales of old, the show brings three terrifying Cambridge stories together and delivers them in haunting succession. It’s not for the faint of heart, but will stay with you long after leaving the venue. Finally, the first week of January brings White Lies , a perplexing tale of shared fantasy. Married couple Simon and Claire invite their friend Roger to dinner every Wednesday, but before long, Simon is meeting Roger on his own, and Claire starts having Roger round for coffee during the day. Their relationships develop into something more, but there’s a strange fact underlying it all: Roger doesn’t exist! This quirky comedy explores how fantasies designed to spice up a marriage can spiral out of control, becoming altogether weirder. Definitely one to mark in your calendar. Tickets for all the shows mentioned can be booked through the ADC Theatre website. adctheatre.com
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When it comes to the county’s creative scene, The Trove Cambridge has become its own thriving community hub. Home to many of the region’s most promising artists, designers, makers and independent businesses, it’s the place to go for the latest creations – and to bag a unique gift for yourself or a loved one. Look out for members’ craft stalls at Mill Road Saturdays (4 December), pop in to see Cambridge Art Makers at Festive Open Studios (4-5 December) over in Linton, or catch the Be Social Christmas Market at Cambridge Junction (18 December). In between, keep an eye out for those selling their wares on the high street: “You can shop with Pop Up Art Cambridge, All Saints Garden Craft Market and Cambridge Contemporary Crafts in the city, or The Courtyard and VK Gallery in St Ives, and Bricks & Makers in Saffron Walden,” says founder Stephanie Stott. “There’s plenty of inspiration for shopping and supporting local creators this Christmas time!” The Trove Cambridge has recently launched its online shop, featuring five lovingly curated gift boxes packed with high-quality prints and products from across Cambridgeshire. The 12 Days of Christmas advent calendar box, which includes goodies from the Ely Fudge Company, The Little Fenland Eco Shop, Sewing Daze and Sleepy Bee Studio, also looks lovely. Check it out at thetrovecambridge.co.uk – and make sure to follow @thetrove_ cambridge on Instagram to get the latest updates.
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