Cambridge Edition October 2019

WHAT ’ S ON

YOUR AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE TO EVENTS AROUND CAMBRIDGE THIS MONTH

2 OCTOBER RIP IT UP: THE 70s

5 OCTOBER ALED JONES AND RUSSELLWATSON

7 OCTOBER GARYNUMAN

Olympic gymnast and Strictly star Louis Smith is back in the latest Rip It Up dance show, this time with the decade of funk and disco. He’s joined by Rachel Stevens (S Club 7), Lee Ryan (Blue) and Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls).

Electronic music pioneer Numan fused punk with synths and pop to score consecutive hits with Cars and Are Friends Electric? in 1979. It’s 40 years since his first UK tour. 7.30pm | Cambridge Corn Exchange | from £35.50 | cambridgelive.org.uk 13 OCTOBER MEGSON FAMILYFOLK SHOW Folk duo Megson blend their repertoire into a gentle interactive concert for pre-school children. Featuring songs old and new from their album, When I Was a Lad . 11.30am and 2.30pm | Cambridge Junction £6 children, £10 adults | junction.co.uk 14-27 OCTOBER CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL OF IDEAS Hundreds of free events including debates, workshops, talks, exhibitions and peformances celebrating the arts, humanities and social sciences make up this unique festival. Various times and venues | most events free festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk This one-off Cambridge Literary Festival event features award-winning author and broadcaster Mason talking about issues in his latest book, Clear Bright Future . Drawing on economics, big data and culture wars, he will argue that we are still capable of shaping our future. 6pm | Cambridge Union Society | from £10 cambridgelive.org.uk 16 OCTOBER OPPORTUNITIESAHEAD2019 A multi-school careers fair designed for pupils in years 9 to 13, providing all the fine detail on skills and qualifications needed for particular fields. 10am-2pm | Impington Village College | free eventbrite.co.uk 16 OCTOBER PAULMASON

Jones has recorded more than 30 albums and Watson has spent 52 consecutive weeks at No 1 in the UK and US classical charts at the same time. The two classical artists are now on tour, following the release of their album, In Harmony .

7.30pm | Cambridge Corn Exchange from £25.50 | cambridgelive.org.uk

7.30pm | Cambridge Corn Exchange from £32.50 | cambridgelive.org.uk

2 OCTOBER WINE TASTING Join Steve Hovington from Cambridge

5, 12, 19 OCTOBER OPERATIONSURVIVAL Fire Hazard Games’ high-energy survival game plays across four museums. With a live leaderboard, you’ll be clue-hunting against the clock. Join individually, or as part of a team. Over 18s only. 10am | four University of Cambridge Museums | £15 | huntedexperience.co.uk

Wine Academy for a guided tour around the wine regions of the NewWorld. Stop-off points include South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. A lively evening with plenty of flavour is guaranteed for all. 7.15pm | Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Road | £22.50 | cambridgewine.com

Liza Goddard, Roy Hudd and Isla Blair star in Oscar Wilde’s tale of wit and drama focusing on the impact of a long-buried secret. 7.45pm, 2.30pm Thursday and Saturday | Cambridge Arts Theatre from £20 | cambridgeartstheatre.com A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE 7-12 OCTOBER

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