WELCOME
elcome to our April issue – a bit of a special one for us, since it marks 11 years of Cambridge Edition . Excluding a short hiatus during the peak of the pandemic, we’ve been bringing you the scoop on Cambridge life each and every month since April 2011 – not a bad achievement! We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you, our wonderful readers – so, to say thanks, we’re giving away a prize bundle worth more than £1,000 inside this issue. See what’s up for grabs on page 44! We also preview Fatal Attraction at the Arts Theatre, discovering how the all-star ensemble is giving this classic thriller a modern spin, and learn about a major new gallery show celebrating one of the world’s greatest living artists, David Hockney. Offering an insight into his unique approach and singular style, Hockney’s Eye is a multi- venue exhibition running throughout spring and summer – get the lowdown on page 16. Also in this month’s Culture Club, we pay a visit to Town & Gown, a theatre pledging not just to bring us top-flight entertainment, but – through the power of the arts – bond the city’s historically opposed two camps. As well as art and theatre, there’s a good dose of Cambridge music for you to enjoy, exploring local open mic nights, catching up with viral sea shanty stars The Longest Johns, and hearing all about Sound + Vision – a huge festival of live music and comedy hitting Cambridge this spring. Enjoy the issue and see you next month! Happy birthday to us!
EDITORIAL Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459
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Contents
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04 Starters Our favourite Instagram pics of the month, plus some brilliant buys from local indies 09 Culture Club Gigs, exhibitions, book recommendations, author interviews and portraits of city characters 38 Music Inside the open mic scene, a discussion with The Longest Johns and news on Sound + Vision 44 Birthday Giveaway Meals out, spa experiences, festival tickets and more are up for grabs 47 Dragon Boat Festival The much-loved event is back, with a brand-new look – discover what’s in store! 51 Savour & Sip Gastro goings-on, wine tips, the best seasonal produce and how to use it, plus tasty recipes
59 EasterWeekendWinners Inspiration for making the most of this
month’s bank holiday weekend 60 Eco Cambridge
The first in a new series on sustainability introduces the city’s zero-waste pioneers 63 Staycations Special Unbeatable UK minibreaks, from creative retreats to foodie escapes 73 Boat Race Find out what’s in store for the hotly contested annual event, as it returns to the Thames 75 Unique Days Out Feeling adventurous? Check out these amazing experiences on our doorstep 77 Discover SaffronWalden Fab food, indie shopping and other reasons we can’t enough of our north-Essex neighbour
84 Home Edition We ask experts how to bring colour to your interiors, plus Anna advises on the essential garden jobs for April
Cover illustration by Lucy Woolcomb, senior designer at Bright Publishing.
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