THE AGENDA
21 MUSIC
19 FESTIVAL
Britten Sinfonia – Surround Sound Playlist, Ely Cathedral An informal classical concert that takes a mixtape-style approach. Sit, lie or spread out on floor cushions, or take a seat. For tickets, pay what you can, £5-£35.
Cambridge Festival, various venues A 17-day, university- led festival featuring nearly 400 (mostly free) events themed around environment, health, society and discovery.
5 JUL Shelford Festival & Feast, Shelford Recreation Ground Village event that has raised more than £390,000, with Scott Mills and Jason Donovan on 5 and 11 July. FESTIVAL Suffolk festival of rock ’n’ roll, blues, soul, roots, Cajun and country. With JD McPherson, Samantha Fish and many more. 19 APR Masterplan presents Ultimate R&B, MASH Midlands-based R&B band featuring three vocalists covering hit songs from Lauryn Hill, En Vogue, Sisqó and others. MUSIC 29 MAY FESTIVAL Red Rooster Festival, Euston Hall
An insight into our academic environs.
THEATRE
DANCE
The Cannon Ball, The Manor Barn, Harlton Charity dinner and dancing for 11- to 13- year-olds to benefit East Anglian Air Ambulance, Cambridge Children’s Hospital and the local pony club. Dress to impress, 7-10pm.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, ADC Theatre The story of Jamie, who wants to attend prom in a dress. This amateur musical production is a showcase of both young talent and veterans of musical theatre.
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20 DANCE
FESTIVAL
Gin, Rum and Vodka Festival, St Paul’s Church, Hills Road The Gin to My Tonic festival aims to raise awareness of craft gin, rum, vodka, tequila and other spirits. Sampling sessions will take place from 12 noon to 4pm, then 6 to 10pm.
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan, Cambridge Corn Exchange Gordon recounts his many thrilling wildlife encounters. He talks about the mud, sweat and tears that shaped his extraordinary career.
Early Night Club, Amelie, Ben’s Yard A fun opportunity for ladies-of-a-certain-age to dance as though no one is watching in glitter and sequins, with DJs playing dance-floor fillers, 7-11pm. Raising funds for local charities.
18 WALK
22 FAIR
COMEDY
Russell Kane: Hyperactive, Cambridge Corn Exchange Russell’s high-energy, high-octane, hyperactive new tour comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear... Expect topical rants, rapid-fire retorts and full use of the stage!
BOOKS
Cambridge Literary Festival one-off events, Palmerston Room, St John’s College Two talks: The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan (6-7pm) and Theft with Nobel Prize- winning Abdulrazak Gurnah (8-9pm).
Spring Birdsong Garden Walk, Cambridge University Botanic Garden A free, bespoke touch tour for the blind or partially sighted. Enjoy a guided walk with staff from the Garden and the Museum of Zoology.
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Country Fair, SG8 7HZ Charity weekend run by village volunteers with more than 100 stalls, blacksmith demos, Morris dancers, street food and beer or tea and cake. Oh, and daffodils!
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