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Cambridge photo diarist Sir Cam: ‘We live in an amazingly beautiful city’

Cambridge photo diarist Sir Cam: ‘We live in an amazingly beautiful city’

Whatever is going on in the city, you can be certain that the intrepid photojournalist will be there to cover it.

Anglia Ruskin University expert wins innovation award for new film, ‘Italia Terremotata’

Anglia Ruskin University expert wins innovation award for new film, ‘Italia Terremotata’

Anglia Ruskin University expert wins innovation award for new film, ‘Italia Terremotata’

Dr Fabrizio Galeazzi’s earthquake documentary is recognised by BAFTSS.

Cambridge Midsummer Fair to be postponed

Cambridge Midsummer Fair to be postponed

Cambridge Midsummer Fair to be postponed

The fair was due to take place in June but has been put back by the city council and Eastern Region Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain.

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

The Nigerian singer will join the likes of PartyNextDoor at this year's event, which takes place on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Music by Castello, Strozzi & Monteverdi. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, April 14, 2021.

Quireboys singer Spike: ‘Rock ‘n’ roll never grows old, does it?’

Quireboys singer Spike: ‘Rock ‘n’ roll never grows old, does it?’

Quireboys singer Spike: ‘Rock ‘n’ roll never grows old, does it?’

The much-loved rock band is scheduled to play the Cambridge Junction later this year.

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

A limited number of tickets are now on sale.

MUSIC

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

The Nigerian singer will join the likes of PartyNextDoor at this year's event, which takes place on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Music by Castello, Strozzi & Monteverdi. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, April 14, 2021.

Quireboys singer Spike: ‘Rock ‘n’ roll never grows old, does it?’

Quireboys singer Spike: ‘Rock ‘n’ roll never grows old, does it?’

Quireboys singer Spike: ‘Rock ‘n’ roll never grows old, does it?’

The much-loved rock band is scheduled to play the Cambridge Junction later this year.
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THEATRE

‘Hype’ around Shakespeare debated at the Cambridge Union

‘Hype’ around Shakespeare debated at the Cambridge Union

‘Hype’ around Shakespeare debated at the Cambridge Union

The virtual debate was on the motion ‘This House believes the hype around Shakespeare is Much Ado about Nothing’

Cambridge panto closes: Curtain falls on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver

Cambridge panto closes: Curtain falls on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver

Cambridge panto closes: Curtain falls on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver

Following news that Cambridgeshire will move into Tier 4 on Boxing Day, the final performances will be today (Dec 24).

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Review: Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Parenting columnist Emilie Silverwood-Cope enjoyed a night of panto fun at the Cambridge Arts Theatre's socially distanced show.

Cambridge Arts Theatre launches 2020 Christmas panto

Cambridge Arts Theatre launches 2020 Christmas panto

Cambridge Arts Theatre launches 2020 Christmas panto

Panto is back and Cambridge’s number one Dame reckons this year's is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.
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Comedy

‘I can’t believe I’ve written a sketch with Harry Hill’

‘I can’t believe I’ve written a sketch with Harry Hill’

‘I can’t believe I’ve written a sketch with Harry Hill’

Harry Hill and Jonathan Pie are joining forces with a severely disabled Cambridge man to host an online charity comedy night at Cambridge Junction

Christmas is saved! Drive-in panto will bring Horrible Histories to Cambridgeshire

Christmas is saved! Drive-in panto will bring Horrible Histories to Cambridgeshire

Christmas is saved! Drive-in panto will bring Horrible Histories to Cambridgeshire

IWM Duxford will host Horrible Christmas this December as part of a national tour

The show must go on at the ADC Theatre

The show must go on at the ADC Theatre

The show must go on at the ADC Theatre

After months of watching Netflix and Disney+, live entertainment is back in Cambridge with a socially distanced season from the ADC Theatre
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Events and Festivals

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

The Nigerian singer will join the likes of PartyNextDoor at this year's event, which takes place on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Music by Castello, Strozzi & Monteverdi. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, April 14, 2021.

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

A limited number of tickets are now on sale.

What not to say to friends facing infertility

What not to say to friends facing infertility

What not to say to friends facing infertility

The Full Stop podcast was set up by friends who are involuntarily childless and wanted to offer support to those facing the same experiences.

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Art

Cambridge photo diarist Sir Cam: ‘We live in an amazingly beautiful city’

Cambridge photo diarist Sir Cam: ‘We live in an amazingly beautiful city’

Cambridge photo diarist Sir Cam: ‘We live in an amazingly beautiful city’

Whatever is going on in the city, you can be certain that the intrepid photojournalist will be there to cover it.

Cambridge artist Nathan Huxtable’s Daily Postcard Project has wide-reaching appeal

Cambridge artist Nathan Huxtable’s Daily Postcard Project has wide-reaching appeal

Cambridge artist Nathan Huxtable’s Daily Postcard Project has wide-reaching appeal

The artist has shared postcards on social media and has also sent out physical copies.

Great moos: The Cows About Cambridge art trail of 40-plus sculptures is coming in June

Great moos: The Cows About Cambridge art trail of 40-plus sculptures is coming in June

Great moos: The Cows About Cambridge art trail of 40-plus sculptures is coming in June

The Cambridge Independent is proud to be a partner for the trail.
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BOOKS

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge’s historic streets and hidden passages have long inspired stories of mystery and intrigue.

Professor Jaideep Prabhu of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his new book

Professor Jaideep Prabhu of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his new book

Professor Jaideep Prabhu of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his new book

The book explores, among other things, what the world’s governments can learn from the private sector.

Bookshop.org ecommerce platform is ‘saviour’ for The Book Warren in Willingham

Bookshop.org ecommerce platform is ‘saviour’ for The Book Warren in Willingham

Bookshop.org ecommerce platform is ‘saviour’ for The Book Warren in Willingham

On World Book Day, some good news for independent stores – customers have raised over £1m to support local traders

Interview: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Louise Hulland

Interview: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Louise Hulland

Interview: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Louise Hulland

The presenter, broadcaster and author is on air two mornings a week.
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MUSEUMS

Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Two thousand arts organisations across the country are benefitting from round two of the government’s £1.57billion fund.
XR Cambridge questions Science Museum’s links to big oil

XR Cambridge questions Science Museum’s links to big oil

Dr Rowan Williams among signatories in appeal over fossil fuel sponsorship
Exhibition: Alfred Wallis Rediscovered at Kettle's Yard

Exhibition: Alfred Wallis Rediscovered at Kettle's Yard

The work of self-taught British artist and mariner Alfred Wallis entranced Jim Ede, creator of Kettle's Yard. Now his collection is going on display.
Discover the treasures of the Cambridge University Library

Discover the treasures of the Cambridge University Library

Fragile documents from Isaac Newton's notebooks to an ancient handwritten bible and Shakespeare's First Folio are now on Google Arts and Culture.
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TV AND FILMS

Anglia Ruskin University expert wins innovation award for new film, ‘Italia Terremotata’

Anglia Ruskin University expert wins innovation award for new film, ‘Italia Terremotata’

Anglia Ruskin University expert wins innovation award for new film, ‘Italia Terremotata’

Dr Fabrizio Galeazzi’s earthquake documentary is recognised by BAFTSS.

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge’s historic streets and hidden passages have long inspired stories of mystery and intrigue.

Daisy Duke’s Drive-In Cinema unveils Cambridge line-up

Daisy Duke’s Drive-In Cinema unveils Cambridge line-up

Daisy Duke’s Drive-In Cinema unveils Cambridge line-up

Films from Wonder Woman 1984 to IT will be shown on one of the world’s largest LED screens.

Cambridge eatery Maurizio Dining & Co featured on Channel 4's Grayson’s Art Club

Cambridge eatery Maurizio Dining & Co featured on Channel 4's Grayson’s Art Club

Cambridge eatery Maurizio Dining & Co featured on Channel 4's Grayson’s Art Club

Clothed mannequins ‘dining out’ at the restaurant were shown on last Friday's episode of the popular programme.
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PLACES TO VISIT

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

Cambridgeshire’s Strawberries & Creem Festival announces Burna Boy as new 2021 headliner

The Nigerian singer will join the likes of PartyNextDoor at this year's event, which takes place on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Academy of Ancient Music: In Stil Moderno

Music by Castello, Strozzi & Monteverdi. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, April 14, 2021.

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Stage is set for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

A limited number of tickets are now on sale.

Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Two thousand arts organisations across the country are benefitting from round two of the government’s £1.57billion fund.
Read more
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