THE AGENDA
12 THEATRE Death on the Nile, Arts Theatre Cambridge A couple’s honeymoon cruise is cut short by a brutal murder. Can Hercule Poirot (Mark Hadfield) untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? Until 16 May. THEATRE Albatross, Cambridge Junction Award-winning playwright Martha Loader’s Albatross takes us to the very edge of love in the age of climate catastrophe. Do family ties make us act with more care or blind us to the facts? 13 MUSIC Rhythm Across Time, West Road Concert Hall Academy of Ancient Music join marimba virtuoso Christoph Sietzen and The Wave Quartet for a programme that reimagines different baroque masterpieces. 14 FESTIVAL Disrupt, Cambridge Junction Celebrating live art, disruptive and lingering contemporary performance and theatre, this festival showcases work from critically acclaimed artists Tink and Abra Flaherty, Mengting Zhuo, Yas Clarke, Krishna Istha and Liv Ello. Until 21 May.
15 EVENT Bat safari punting, River Cam Running until the end of September, enjoy a unique experience as you set off from Scudamore’s boatyard just before dusk with a Wildlife Trust guide and handheld bat detectors to pick up on bat echolocation. 16 MUSIC Richard Durrant, Upwood Village Hall In celebration of his fourth decade as an independent soloist, this guitarist and composer presents his 2026 tour: The Art of Levitation . He will perform guitar works from Bach, Scarlatti, Purcell, Barrios and his own compositions.
1 EXHIBITION
Gael Sellwood Solo Exhibition, Cambridge Contemporary Art Marking this botanical painter’s final exhibition, this is a rare and poignant opportunity to experience the culmination of an extraordinary artistic practice. Until 31 May.
2 MUSIC The Romano Viazzani Ensemble, Little St Mary’s Church Embarking on their the worlds of Latin American, classical and jazz music to play and create tango and tango-inspired music. 8 spring tour, this ensemble bring together seven musicians from Eddington Square Sip your way through craft beverages, cask ales, exquisite gins, pimped prosecco and low-and-no delights, and enjoy a mix of entertainment including a special teaser act for the Cambridge Folk Festival. Until 10 May. EVENT Eddington Beer Garden,
9 EVENT Barkway Market,
Manor Farm, Barkway One of Hertfordshire’s most popular country shows, Barkway Market dates back to medieval times. Expect entertainment for all the family, refreshments and 180+ stalls selling antiques, bric-a-brac, artisan food and drink, garden wares, homeware, clothing, jewellery and more.
10 EVENT
South Suffolk Show, Ampton Racecourse near Bury St Edmunds A day out for all the family. Enjoy displays, demonstrations, live music, a fun dog show, shopping opportunities, refreshments and more at this celebration of country life.
An array of events to enjoy in Cambridgeshire this month
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