ARTS & CULTURE
HAMMER & TONGUE
See some of the city’s finest poets and spoken word performers sparring at Cambridge Junction this month when Hammer & Tongue returns on 3 January. The event is part of a national franchise taking ‘slam poetry’ to audiences in cities across the UK, bringing the spontaneity and crowd interaction of a rap battle to the world of spoken word. It’s hosted by local poet and musician Fay Roberts, and includes special guest performers. The gig is one of the Junction’s ‘pay what you feel’ events. junction.co.uk
From Netflix’s The Crown to Hollywood blockbusters like The King’s Speech , Ely Cathedral has taken a starring role on screen many times. But why does it hold such allure for directors and what makes it such a perfect setting for a grand royal drama? Find out at Crowns & Gowns , an exhibition that runs from 1 February until 15 March. It celebrates the cathedral’s cinematic heritage by showcasing costumes, jewels, props and memorabilia from some of the Hollywood movies filmed in the building. Taking place in the Lady Chapel, it’s a chance to ogle intricate gowns from Elizabeth: The Golden Age , The Other Boleyn Girl and Macbeth , which have brought stars including Natalie Portman and Cate Blanchett to our neighbouring city. Don’t miss the chance to see mementos from current favourite The Crown , in which Ely Cathedral stood in as Westminster Abbey as the setting for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s wedding. Standard cathedral admission fee including entrance to the exhibition is £8. elycathedral.org CROWNS & GOWNS
Described by Ian McKellen as “a powerhouse of theatrical expertise”, The Marlowe Society is one of Cambridge’s oldest and most prestigious drama groups. Since its formation in 1907, it’s had a huge impact on British theatre, both by introducing the world to celebrated actors and directors like Trevor Nunn and Peter Hall, and through redefining the relationship between modern dramatists and early modern verse. This month, you can catch this revered university group performing Othello at Cambridge Arts Theatre in a show produced by John Haidar, who returns to the theatre following his acclaimed production of Richard III last spring. See this classic Shakespearean tragedy brought powerfully to life between 29 January and 1 February, tickets are available starting at £18. cambridgeartstheatre.com OTHELLO
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