WELCOME
Time of the season ’m still holding out hope for an Indian summer, but whatever the weather is doing by the time this issue hits the streets, there’s plenty to keep you entertained around Cambridge as we ease into autumn. Fancy a theatre trip? Then check out The Mousetrap at the Arts Theatre, one of the West End’s longest-running and most- popular shows. Now 70 years into its life, this fiendish whodunnit still captivates audiences – hear from one of the show’s stars on page 15. Also enjoying impressive longevity is Primavera on King’s Parade: a treasure trove of local art since 1959. We find out what makes the gallery such a special part of Cambridge’s creative scene on page 10. We also sit down with local legends the Brass Funkeys ahead of their gig at the Junction, learning more about their barnstorming, New Orleans-inspired sound on page 17. Elisha’s got some top recommendations for a special meal out on page 31, while food historian Sue Bailey delves into autumn’s culinary traditions on page 26. We also have round-ups on the best books and films to seek out, a pampering day at Floatwell up for grabs, interiors inspiration, spectacular local staycations and lots more to discover in the pages ahead. Enjoy the issue and see you next month!
EDITORIAL Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright.uk.com Editorial director Roger Payne Chief sub editor Matthew Winney Sub editor Ben Gawne Junior sub editor Lori Hodson ADVERTISING Sales director Sam Scott-Smith 01223 499457 samscott-smith@bright.uk.com Ad manager Maria Francis 01223 492240 mariafrancis@bright.uk.com CONTRIBUTORS Sue Bailey, Miriam Balanescu, Mark Box, Charlotte Griffiths, Katie Kasperson, Charlotte Phillips, Angelina Villa-Clarke & Elisha Young DESIGN & PRODUCTION Senior designer Lucy Woolcomb Junior designer Hedzlynn Kamaruzzaman
Ad production Andy Jennings MANAGING DIRECTORS Andy Brogden & Matt Pluck
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35 EDUCATION EDITION 51 STAYCATIONS 59 INDIE OF THE MONTH 62 TOP PARTY VENUES 67 GIVEAWAY 71 INTERIORS 79 EDITION LOVES 81 HOMES SPOTLIGHT 82 GARDENS
05 WISH LIST 09 ARTS & CULTURE 15 BACKSTAGE 17 ON THE SCENE
18 BOOK CLUB 20 ON THE BOX
22 HUMANS OF CAMBRIDGE 26 CAMBRIDGE ON A PLATE 31 ELISHA EATS
Illustration by Emily Lancaster, inspired by a photo from @classiccambridge
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