ARTS & CULTURE
ALBION QUARTET
Kettle’s Yard plays host to celebrated string ensemble the Albion Quartet on 5 March, promising an evening of exquisite classical music. Featuring pieces by Beethoven, Maconchy and Brahms, the concert will give ample opportunity for the talented foursome to show their exceptional musicianship. Formed in 2016, the Albion Quartet comprises four of the UK’s most outstanding young string players, with the quartet currently holding residencies at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and London’s Kings Palace. They are also members of the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust, and give regular chamber music workshops at primary schools. Having collaborated with several composers and renowned artists, the Albion Quartet are quickly establishing themselves on the world stage, as their frequent appearances at prestigious venues across Europe are proving. Their Kettle’s Yard concert starts at 8pm on 5 March. Tickets are £20 and
Enjoy a booze-fuelled history lesson at Cambridge Junction on 27 March, when the Thinking Drinkers return with a brand-new show and plenty of free drinks. This time around, the tipsy twosome is taking a look at history’s greatest drinkers, discovering how alcohol has inspired explorers, politicians and painters in equal measure. As well as hearing about the drinking exploits of Plato, Picasso, Nelson and Napoleon, audience members are treated to no fewer than five free drinks. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll likely get pretty tiddly too, all for just £18. junction.co.uk THINKING DRINKERS
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CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS
World-renowned comedy troupe Cambridge Footlights is back in the city this month with two shows filled with sketches and stand-up. Taking place at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 8 and 15 March, the performances will showcase the best and most hilarious new comedy from some of the country’s finest student comedians. Founded in the 1880s, Footlights gave a springboard to some of the UK’s comedy greats, including John Cleese and Olivia Colman, with the current crop recently touring the UK, performing for thousands of people across two continents. Tickets start at £13. cambridgeartstheatre.com
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