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Thing starring Laurence Fox and 84 Charing Cross starring Stefanie Powers.” A big focus of the Arts Theatre’s programming is shows for children and families. It has had lots of excellent adaptations of well-known children’s books, including several by David Walliams, for example. Coming up in July there is a production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt , which is adapted from the wonderful Michael Rosen book and, in October, Tom Gates Live on Stage, which is based on the books by Liz Pichon. “Of course for families, the biggest show of the year is our annual pantomime,” says Caitlin. “We produce our own show and do everything from picking the director and the writer, to casting the show and doing the lighting and costumes. It’s an entirely home- grown Cambridge production and it’s something we’re very proud of. It’s become a really important part of a Cambridge Christmas.” The title of this year’s Arts Theatre panto is still a closely guarded secret, but plans are already underway, and auditions for the 20 ‘panto babes’ from local Cambridgeshire schools are taking place
“It ʼ s our responsibility to try to appeal to everyone who lives in the region”
in September and open to children aged between nine and 13. The Arts Theatre underwent a major refurbishment in 2013 that involved changing the main entrance, which is now in St Edward’s Passage, and a reworking of the foyer and the theatre’s bars. Theatre goers can also now take advantage of pre-theatre buffet boxes that change every season and are proving really popular, offering the chance to grab a bite to eat before settling down to enjoy an evening’s entertainment. With its proud history and determination to look to the future and evolve, it seems certain
that Cambridge Arts Theatre will remain a central part of life in Cambridge for many years to come. l Cambridge Arts Theatre | 6 St Edward’s Passage | Cambridge CB2 3PJ | 01223 503333 | Cambridgeartstheatre.com
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