CULTURE EDITION
Lead, Kindly Light – The Sixteen’s 2026 Choral Pilgrimage – arrives in Cambridge on 8 May, as the ensemble perform at Trinity College Chapel, conducted by Harry Christophers. The range of emotion covered by composers in the Spanish Renaissance is demonstrated beautifully in selected works by Cristóbal de Morales and Sebastián de Vivanco that form the basis of this pilgrimage. Also available in album format, the tour programme includes such masterpieces as Vivanco’s Magnificat octavi toni and Caritas Pater est , and Morales’ Lamentabatur Jacob and Jubilate Deo omnis terra . Find out more and book tickets at thesixteen.com PILGRIMAGE OF MUSIC
Cambridge Fringe Festival returns for 2026! The Cambridge Fringe Festival is back, with comedy acts from across the country and world performing at four city venues during the second May bank holiday weekend. for each show or, for those not sold out in advance, simply turn up and provide a donation on the way out. All profits go straight to the acts, which include Geoff
Norcott ( Mock the Week , Live at the Apollo ), Tiff Stevenson ( Mock the Week , Live at the Apollo ), Ria Lina ( QI , Have I Got News for You , Live At The Apollo ), Rob Auton ( Taskmaster , Edinburgh Fringe shows) and Dan Tiernan (BBC New Comedy Award winner, Live at the Apollo ). Below, meet three more of the acts headed our way this month! The Cambridge Fringe Festival takes place on 23 and 24 May. Find the full line-up at cambridgefringe.co.uk
This year’s line-up features sketch, clowning, musical comedy, improv and family shows, plus several showcases for up-and-coming Cambridgeshire-based comedians, giving a platform to emerging local talent. With shows taking place at The Portland Arms, Thirsty, The Boathouse and The Waterman (all within a two-minute walk of each other in the heart of Cambridge), the festival runs on a pay-what-you-want model. Guarantee a seat for just £6.60
KATE CHEKA
Number of years in stand-up: Seven (minus the year and a half they made us stay in the house). Favourite comedian or comedy actor: Michelle de Swarte. Favourite TV comedy moment: Smack the Pony window washer with kitten in pants. Describe your act as if you were trying to sell it door-to-door: Sex and politics. Date of your Cambridge Fringe show: 23 May.
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