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Sara Moorhouse, Cambridge Contemporary Art Unveiling a new series of handmade screenprints, as well as ceramics, celebrated for their vibrant colours and geometric rhythm. Grace Petrie, Cambridge Junction In Grace’s brand-new, feel-good show This Is No Time to Panic , she fuses the two things she does best: razor-sharp stand-up comedy and impassioned folk music. COMEDY
The Heather Ferrier Trio, The Portland Arms
Clog-dancing accordion player Heather Ferrier, guitarist Alasdair Paul and drummer Adam Stapleford show off their alt-folk groove.
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Made in Ancient Egypt, Fitzwilliam Museum With jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and more, including objects never before seen in the UK, this exhibition explores ancient Egypt through its craftspeople.
Penguin, Cambridge Junction An intimate look into writer and performer Hamzeh Al Hussien’s extraordinary journey as a refugee – from his village in Jordan to his home in Gateshead.
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Earth Photo 2025, Anglesey Abbey EXHIBITION
Sandi Toksvig, Cambridge Corn Exchange Join comedian and
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See shortlisted works from this international competition – dedicated to work from still and moving image makers
London African Gospel Choir, Saffron Hall Paying homage to Bob Marley’s contributions to music, culture and social change with a reinterpretation of his songs in what would have been his 80th year.
broadcaster (and tiny beacon of hope) Sandi Toksvig for Friends of Dorothy : celebrating her passion for books.
on prescient issues affecting our planet.
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The Trials of Democracy, Cambridge Guildhall This weekend of art, workshops and a play by local theatre company Menagerie examine the concept of democracy. Until 5 October.
Alan Davies, Cambridge Corn Exchange
Lulu, Cambridge Corn Exchange
An Evening with Tessa Hadley, Waterstones Join this renowned author as she celebrates the paperback release of The Party – an unforgettable story of two sisters and a night that changes everything.
Celebrating her official autobiography If Only You Knew , Lulu invites fans to an evening of memories featuring characters from The Beatles to Bowie!
The eponymous hero of Jonathan Creek and a permanent panellist on QI , Alan Davies brings his Think Ahead show to Cambridge this autumn.
An array of events to enjoy in Cambridgeshire this month
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Muse, Wightman Gallery, Saffron Walden With female artists, including Anne Curry and Karina Sharma, this explores the gendered implications of the artist-muse dynamic.
Sananda Maitreya, Cambridge Junction On his first UK headline tour in 23 years, Sananda will perform songs from new album Introducing the Hardline and more with his band The Sugar Plum Pharaohs.
Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival, various venues Enjoy events featuring exciting national and local authors, including an evening with actress Dame Harriet Walter at Theatre Royal.
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