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Journey to the East NICK CODRINGTON
Fresh out of Cambridge University, Nick Codrington and Lobby Gribble set off to cycle 17,000km unsupported across 21 countries, raising money for Prostate Cancer UK. These were ordinary young men, rather than professional adventurers, and this memoir offers an accessible and honest perspective of their inspirational journey, setting off from Cambridge.
Bear’s First Christmas ROXANA AND SHELBY DE ROND
Acclaimed Scottish comedian heads to Cambridge Coming to Cambridge as part of his UK and Ireland tour, comedian Larry Dean brings us a riotous new show about refusing to grow up. This three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee for best show has also been named by The Telegraph as one of the 50 best comedians of the 21st century. His appearances include Saturday Night Live UK , Live at the Apollo , QI and The Royal Variety Performance . Larry Dean: Hellbent takes place at Cambridge Junction on 17 November. Visit junction.co.uk
Bear can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with his forest friends this year. There’s just one problem: he hibernates through the winter! Bursting with humour, charm and the magic of friendship at Christmas, this cosy modern classic for children aged three-plus is created by a Cambridge-based mother-daughter duo.
The Royal Maid Finds Love ANNIE SEYMOUR
The second in a two-book series by local author Annie Seymour, following on from Secrets of the Royal Maid published in April, this new title continues the true story of Rosa Edwards, a poor pit miner’s daughter who became a royal maid during WWII having spotted a job advert in a Merthyr shop window.
SPOOKY SEASON CONTINUES AT THE ARTS THEATRE From best-selling novel to hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House takes to the stage at the Arts Theatre Cambridge this month in a gripping production that blurs the line between heart-thumping suspense and the supernatural. When a group of daring investigators take on the mystery of Hill House, curiosity quickly descends into fear. Experiments plunge into darkness. Strange disturbances ripple through twisting corridors. As the house tightens its grip, it will leave you on the edge of your seat… and questioning what is real long after the curtain falls! This stage version of Shirley Jackson’s story, adapted by Olivier and Bafta award-winning writer Stef Smith, stars Jasper Britton as Dr Montague, Jemma Churchill as Mrs Montague, Sian Howard as Mrs Dudley, Sophie Lenglinger as Theo, Robin Morrissey as Luke and Clancy Ryan as Eleanor. Showing from 17 to 21 November, find out more and get tickets at artstheatre.co.uk
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