Cambridge Edition April 2023 - Newsletter

CULTURE CLUB

MYTHIC QUEST Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines, comes to Waterstones on 12 April

CAMBRIDGE COMEDY AT

JUNCTION

7 APRIL COMEDY

CONNOISSEURS Jesterlarf Comedy Club invites comedians to revisit their favourite Edinburgh shows from years gone by. Expect song and cabaret from Frank Sanazi and Elvis Corpseley, quick-fire gags from Mike Gunn, as well as surrealism and silliness from the Edinburgh Fringe Comic Originality award-winning Dan Lees. Ninia Benjamin comperes. 14 APRIL THE NOISE NEXT DOOR Get ready for some improv anarchy with acclaimed comedy troupe The Noise Next Door. Taking their cues from audience suggestions, this quick-thinking quartet devise scenes in the blink of an eye, weaving in witty one- liners, spontaneous songs and ludicrous characters – every show offers a unique experience!

BOOKWORMS Events at Waterstones

A busy schedule of talks is lined up for Cambridge Waterstones over the coming weeks, beginning with bestselling novelist Penny Hancock, who stops by on 5 April to discuss her latest book The Choice . Next up are Jennifer Saint and Laura Shepperson on 12 April, who look at the art of retelling ancient myths, having penned hits like Ariadne and The Heroines . Catch Small Joys author Elvin James Mensah on 3 May, and writer of The Windmill Murders Mandy Morton on 4 May. Details and booking can be found on the Waterstones website.

ANCIENT TALES Jennifer Saint’s latest book based on Greek mythology, Atalanta, is set to be released in early April

15 APRIL KEVIN JAMES THORNTON

A social media star with more than two million followers, Kevin James Thornton’s endearing musical comedy spans growing up gay in a fundamentalist church, 90s nostalgia and cringe-inducing coming-of-age stories. Expect a liberal use of autotune.

TOP PICK THE CAMBRIDGE DAY FESTIVAL

Taking over Cambridge Junction’s spaces, indoor and out, Jacfest’s Cambridge Day Festival is a one-day event running from 2-10pm on 1 April. Spanning house, garage and disco, headliners include Brandon Block, Pied Piper and Ratpack, while outside will be a food court with pizza, vegan treats and more. Plus, don’t miss the chance to party on the disco bus!

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