CULTURE CLUB
DANCE
Revolution of the Middle- Aged Woman As an artist, migrant and woman, for Katherina Radeva turning 40 provided an opportunity for reflection – a moment to take stock of what she wanted from life. The answer, though simple, led to the creation of Two Destination Language’s boldest and most liberating show to date – one that is born entirely from the mission to find joy. “I decided to give myself permission to have joy on stage because if not now, then when?” says Katherina. Combining six distinct dances with voice notes meditating on themes such as joy, permission, womanhood, migrancy and time, 40/40 is a powerful cocktail of theatre and dance, promising to entertain as much as provoke thought. “The show has scope for connection since the audience is seated around the dance floor, creating a dialogue between me and their responses,” she continues. “Performing 40/40 is all about being honest and authentic; I think audiences appreciate that.” At its core, the show has a universal message anyone and everyone can take away; it’s a mantra instilled in Katherina by a close friend. “Every day, you’ve got to have a treat, and that means a daily celebration of being oneself.” Whether it’s a yoga session or going out for a coffee with a friend, these moments of self-care are vital and offer a message of quiet revolution for those overlooked or most likely to be burnt out. “The revolution is about caring for oneself because I used to run myself down to the ground. Part of self-care is engaging with culture to counteract the harshness of this world,” she shares. “We women overcome barriers every day; some of us find it hard to do the constant overcoming, so 40/40 is saying ‘if I can do it, you can too’. While we’re at it, let’s have some joy.”
Opens 2 Mar
NEWTON FAULKNER 10 MAY, CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION Two years after the Feels Like Home Part 1 tour, Newton returns for Part 2 with his stripped-back acoustics and vocals. RICHARD THOMPSON 25 MAY, CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE One of Rolling Stone ’s 100 greatest guitarists of all time, enjoy an evening of timeless melodies. RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL 30 MAY TO 1 JUNE, EUSTON HALL Celebrate ten years of the finest soul, blues, Cajun, roots, rock ’n’ roll and country in Suffolk. CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 25 TO 28 JULY, CHERRY HINTON HALL The full line-up for 2024 has been released for one of the most prestigious folk festivals, including a headline slot from Robert Plant presents Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian.
ART
URGENT ARCHIVE
Kettle’s Yard’s latest display is the largest solo exhibition to date for the Cambridge- based artist Issam Kourbaj. Born in Syria in 1963, Issam’s work for the past 13 years has been dedicated to recording the conflict of his home country. As a place where over 14 million refugees were forced to flee their homes, the artist’s multifaceted practice relates to themes of displacement, shelter, time, memory and renewal – as seen with the repeated motif of the Syrian wheat seed. This powerful yet beautiful display coincides with the 13th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, which began in March 2011. Encompassing a host of artistic forms such as sculpture, found materials, performance and painting, this exhibition highlights the potential of art to enable comprehension of traumatic events on both a historical and personal scale.
CELEBRATING SELF The show blends dance and theatre to explore themes of joy and womanhood
12 MARCH 2024 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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