CULTURE CLUB
LAZULI: THE FANTASTIC TOUR 28 FEBRUARY 2022, 7.30PM, THE PORTLAND ARMS, £15 ADV
AFTER HOURS Out on theTown THIS LOCAL PUB AND THEATRE PROMISES A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
International progressive rock oddity Lazuli bring their sensational sound to Cambridge. It’s a musical melting pot with a side of French flair.
stage, Seska. His latest foray into nigh-on nonsense, Bullinachinashop , is fun-filled entertainment for all the family. But be quick – his last show sold out at Cambridge Comedy Festival. In case you thought the laughs were letting up, New York cabaret star Tori Scott hits the venue on 28 October, with her latest show Welcome to the After Party . Primarily a celebration of poor life choices, and an unadulterated love of vodka, the show is interspersed with Tori’s powerhouse vocals – just to keep you on your toes. To those looking for a wild night out in Cambridge: you may have just found it here! For full event information and to book tickets, head to townandgown.co.uk
Tucked away on Market Passage, the Town and Gown is a relatively new addition to the city’s arts and culture scene. The theatre part of the building pays homage to the site’s 1930s Arts Cinema identity, with an intimate, fringe-style venue in the form of the Black Box Theatre on the top floor. You can also pop into the pub portion of the rejuvenated space and pick yourself up a locally brewed beer, or enjoy an atmospheric meal with live piano playing in the background. If you’re thinking of heading along this month, there’s a series of eclectic variety performances lined up. Reading this at the end of the month? Then you might just make Paper Boats , a part-verbatim show that offers a frank look at the reality of leaving prison in the UK – this runs from 27 to 29 September. Into October, catch the spectacularly irreverent Jesus L’Oreal: Nailed It! on 1 and 2 October, offering song, dance and a curiously- named instalment of ‘Jehovah’s Fitness’. Meanwhile, 7 October sees Cambridge Gin Laboratory team up with the venue to offer a gin-tasting experience like no other. It’s an evening of distillation meets drama, molecular mixology meets musicals… and, most importantly, a chance to sample some of the city’s finest gin. On 9 October, the Town and Gown’s regular open- mic musical theatre night is on the cards, hosted by Stage Door Johnny, and accompanied by musical director Ian Stephenson. It’s a completely free event to take part in – or just watch – but is so much fun, you’ll wish you’d paid for it! Then, from 13 to 17 October, Adam Gwon’s Ordinary Days tells the musical tale of four seemingly regular people trundling through their mundane days, in a production that has toured the world – yet still manages to touch audiences, thanks to its witty and emotive storytelling. Boris the Musical 3: The Johnson Supremacy follows from 20 to 23 October for a dose of contrast, offering a satirical take on our country’s current political shenanigans – and a decidedly scathing depiction of the man at the helm. Next up on 24 October is a turbo-charged comedy magic show from star of the
CELESTE 12 APRIL 2022, 7PM, CORN EXCHANGE, £28.50 Rising star Celeste has lit up the UK’s music scene for the past two years, and looks set to follow suit in 2022. This is your chance to hear her debut album, Not Your Muse , live.
THE DIVINE COMEDY 5 MAY 2022, 7PM, CORN EXCHANGE, £31 Catch the best bops from the Northern Irish pop band in this show, a collection of their finest moments, led by frontman Neil Hannon.
HIDDEN GEM With a unique blend of gastronomy and fringe theatre, the Town and Gown is an intimate venue like no other – pop to the pub for a pie, then catch a cabaret show
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