THE AGENDA
1 FESTIVAL Magic of Thailand Festival, Parker’s Piece Beginning with a traditional Buddhist monk blessing, this two-day festival invites you to experience the magic of Thailand through delicious food, performances of traditional music, dancing and Muay Thai boxing. Until 2 August. 3 THEATRE Abigail’s Party, Arts Theatre Cambridge Tamzin Outhwaite stars as the absolutely unforgettable Beverley in Mike Leigh’s black comedy of suburban life in the 70s. Showing until 8 August.
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13 FILM Screens in the City, city centre With four films each day, Cambridge BID’s outdoor screens are on Station Road on 13 and 14 August and outside the Courtyard Building at the University of Cambridge’s Downing Site on both 15 and 16 August. Free, but booking required. 15 THEATRE Much Ado About Nothing, Waresley Park Estate Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing . It’s a play where love’s
Virginia Woolf and the Natural World, Waterstones Cambridge Dr Karina Jakubowicz examines Woolf’s fictional gardens in light of her progression as a writer, tracing these spaces alongside parts of her personal life and her changing FAMILY Play Pavilion, Fitzwilliam Museum Explore, invent and play all summer long, come rain or shine, in this imagination playground for families that’s inspired by the museum’s Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime exhibition. Until 31 August. understanding of nature and space.
An array of events to enjoy in Cambridgeshire this month
18 THEATRE Barnum, Arts Theatre Cambridge With Matt Rawle legendary 19th-century showman P T Barnum, this production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse features a cast of actor-musicians, acrobats and circus acts. 19 FAMILY Eager Explorers, Cambridge United Football Ground Ever wanted to step into the shoes of a scientist, crack secret codes or see a 3D-printed bear skeleton? Abbey People ( Cabaret , Evita , Les Misérables ) playing invites families to a free day of discovery packed with hands-on science, technology and curiosity-led fun.
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MUSIC Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Saffron Hall
This year marks the 66th anniversary of Joseph Shabalala forming Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Singing a traditional South African music style called isicathamiya (is-cot-a-mee-ya), the group are internationally renowned for their powerful messages of peace.
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