THE AGENDA
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5 BOOKS An Evening with Nicola Upson, Waterstones Cambridge Suffolk-born and Cambridge-educated author Nicola Upson discusses the explosive next book in her Josephine Tey mystery series, The Voices of the Dead , with a book signing to follow. 6 EXHIBITION In the Hands of Angels, compassion, dignity and humanity at the heart of hospice care, this exhibition will bring artists and the community together, creating space for reflection and more open conversations about the care available to us. Until 8 November. Arbory Trust Celebrating the
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Cambridge
Susan Calman: Tall Tales, Cambridge Corn Exchange A decade on, Susan has amassed a remarkable number of improbable adventures since her last tour. Her new comedy set covers the highlights: from cruising the world to driving tanks, her enduring love of cats and the trials and triumphs of getting older.
Corn Exchange Renowned for his
exuberant live shows, Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will deliver an evening of blues, swing, boogie woogie and ska, packed with musical virtuosity and joyful spontaneity, and featuring special guest band Roachford. TALK Folklore, Female Aging & The Hag, Cambridge Junction J2 Drawing on folk tales, film and contemporary media, this talk by author and researcher Dr Tracy Fahey will explore the hag’s complex nature and how she has become deeply tied to questions of ageing, femininity, nature and power.
An array of events to enjoy in Cambridgeshire this month
10 THEATRE The Wiz, ADC Theatre When Dorothy crash-lands in the fantastical land of Oz, good witch Addaperle sends her on a journey along the yellow brick road to meet The Wiz, who can get her home. Until 14 November. 14 FESTIVAL Retro Computer Festival 2026 (Space Edition), Centre for Computing History A weekend dedicated to retro computing – with a space theme! Expect to see microcomputers and consoles from the 70s, 80s and 90s run space games, plot the heavens and emulate spacecraft. Until 15 November.
MUSIC Gilbert O’Sullivan, Saffron Hall Celebrating 60 years in music, Gilbert continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Joined by acclaimed guitarist Bill Shanley, these shows promise an intimate evening of unforgettable songs from one of music’s most distinctive voices. 8 COMEDY Dan Schreiber, Cambridge Junction J2 In his show This Changes Everything , Dan Schreiber (host of QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish and author of The Theory of Everything Else ) presents an evening of mind-warping facts and hilarious tales uncovered during his weird investigations.
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