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ONES TO WATCH We’re off to India this month, as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel opens its doors to audiences at Cambridge Arts Theatre. Hollywood legend Hayley Mills stars alongside a cast of familiar faces, as we follow an eclectic group of British retirees on a journey of risk-taking, love and second chances. A joyous comedy, this show is just the ticket for a cold November evening – catch it 22-26 November. In the intimate setting of Corpus Playroom, The Melanin Monologues shares the experiences of six black women as they reveal their innermost struggles and joys. Hear their stories between 1 and 5 November. From 9 to 12 November, the ADC Theatre brings us a rare, theatrical response to TS Eliot’s masterpiece, The Waste Land , to coincide with the poem’s 100th anniversary. Claiming to push the boundaries of theatrical expectations, this brand-new student production will examine the broken fragments of our culture and the condition of human nature, asking what meaning can be taken from spiritualism. On 16 November, the Town and Gown plays host to The Return , a one-woman show exploring the hidden consequences of war. Written and performed by
22-26 Nov
Natasha Stanic Mann, the play is based on personal experiences of growing up in Croatia during the breakup of former Yugoslavia. Fragmented memories are explored through movement, storytelling and poetry.
Don’t Miss! LEGENDS OF ROCK MUSIC AND TELEVISION, WASHED DOWN WITH A GLASS OF THE GOOD STUFF
JOHN CALE 10 November, 7.30pm, Cambridge Corn Exchange, from £38 Original member of The Velvet Underground, John Cale’s contribution to alternative rock is immeasurable. Catch him as he returns to the UK for his first extended tour in a decade.
MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY & MUSICALS 19 November, 7.30pm, Town and Gown, £55 The Cambridge Gin Laboratory is returning to the Town and Gown for another unforgettable evening of cocktail making and musical theatre magic, complete with live performances!
SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON 18 November, 7.30pm, Saffron Hall, from £20 Hear one of the greatest broadcasters of our time in candid and intimate conversation with his son, as he reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to a remarkable career in TV and radio.
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