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It’s panto season. Oh yes it is. . .

The season of sequin-showered heroines, outlandish dames, dastardly baddies and dad-jokes-a-go-go is with us!

‘It’s all about an illusion’ - Royal Ballet principal dancers head to the Cambridge Union

Marcelino Sambé and Sarah Lamb, will dance in the chamber and will also speak to the students, alongside Royal Ballet director, Kevin O'Hare.

Julian Barnes: ‘Death and grief are things we don’t do well in this country’

The author discusses life and loss, and the stage adaptation of short stories from The Lemon Table, which is coming to the Cambridge Arts Theatre.

Great Mother – Iya Ayaba: a new play by University of Cambridge student Mojola Akinyemi

Set in 1960s Nigeria, towards the end of the Biafran War, the play is on this week at The Corpus Playroom.

Brian Blessed interview: Shatner’s space trip is just ‘Mickey Mouse’ stuff

The inimitable 85-year-old, who is heading for the Cambridge Arts Theatre, discusses acting, space, childhood, Peter O’Toole and more.

Chris Packham: ‘My ideal holiday would be a trip to Chernobyl’

The naturalist and BBC Springwatch presenter talks about his photography, mental health and more.

Julian Clary discusses his role in The Dresser, on now at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

The ‘ultimately uplifting’ play, which also stars Matthew Kelly, runs until Saturday (October 16).

Hear David Suchet discuss Poirot and more at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

The famed actor will be appearing at the city centre venue this Sunday (October 10).

Last chance to see Paper Boats - a play about leaving prison - in Cambridge

This new production, which is on at the Town & Gown Pub and Theatre, ends tomorrow (September 29).

‘Murmurations’ plays heartstrings sweetly at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve performance

Tangled Feet with writer Steve Waters presents a play – several plays, in fact – within a tour

Review: Hound of the Baskervilles at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Sherlock Holmes’ most famous case has been re-made as a breathlessly fast paced gag-a-minute farce.

Tuna at Cambridge's ADC Theatre: 'Shooting shampoo bottles for fun was normal'

Playing with guns was just part of growing up for Cambridge graduate Rosanna Suppa.

Cambridge Arts Theatre: The secret history of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel

A little known encounter between two of the world’s greatest comedy legends is the inspiration for this outlandish theatrical caper, Charlie and Stan.

Natural world play Murmurations heads for Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire

The nature reserve will host the theatrical production from September 17 to 19.

Award-winning children’s author Julia Donaldson talks Zog as it heads to Cambridge

Ahead of the show landing at the Corn Exchange, Julia Donaldson discusses how she develops her ideas.

Peter Pan origin play on now at Town and Gown Pub & Theatre, Cambridge

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is on at the Town and Gown Pub Theatre in Cambridge this week, until Sunday, at 3pm.

Terry Deary, creator of Horrible Histories, speaks ahead of Barmy Britain show at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain will be coming to Cambridge next week, starting its run on Tuesday, August 24.

Production of Matilda musical marks magical return for Stagecoach Cambridge

Based on the children’s novel by Roald Dahl, the show was performed twice on Saturday (July 31) at Coleridge School.

Jack Dee, Boyzlife, Grayson Perry and Riverdance in line-up as Cambridge Corn Exchange reveals reopening plans

Also look out for an adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Zog.

Review: Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Trinity College Gardens, Cambridge

The Scottish Play began the first night of its lengthy run on Monday, August 2.

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Review: Noël Coward’s Private Lives at Cambridge Arts Theatre

It’s panto season. Oh yes it is. . .

It’s panto season. Oh yes it is. . .

‘It’s all about an illusion’ - Royal Ballet principal dancers head to the Cambridge Union

‘It’s all about an illusion’ - Royal Ballet principal dancers head to the Cambridge Union

Julian Barnes: ‘Death and grief are things we don’t do well in this country’

Julian Barnes: ‘Death and grief are things we don’t do well in this country’

Great Mother – Iya Ayaba: a new play by University of Cambridge student Mojola Akinyemi

Great Mother – Iya Ayaba: a new play by University of Cambridge student Mojola Akinyemi

Brian Blessed interview: Shatner’s space trip is just ‘Mickey Mouse’ stuff

Brian Blessed interview: Shatner’s space trip is just ‘Mickey Mouse’ stuff

Chris Packham: ‘My ideal holiday would be a trip to Chernobyl’

Chris Packham: ‘My ideal holiday would be a trip to Chernobyl’

Julian Clary discusses his role in The Dresser, on now at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Julian Clary discusses his role in The Dresser, on now at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Hear David Suchet discuss Poirot and more at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Hear David Suchet discuss Poirot and more at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Last chance to see Paper Boats - a play about leaving prison - in Cambridge

Last chance to see Paper Boats - a play about leaving prison - in Cambridge

‘Murmurations’ plays heartstrings sweetly at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve performance

‘Murmurations’ plays heartstrings sweetly at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve performance

Review: Hound of the Baskervilles at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Hound of the Baskervilles at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Tuna at Cambridge's ADC Theatre: 'Shooting shampoo bottles for fun was normal'

Tuna at Cambridge's ADC Theatre: 'Shooting shampoo bottles for fun was normal'

Cambridge Arts Theatre: The secret history of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel

Cambridge Arts Theatre: The secret history of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel

Natural world play Murmurations heads for Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire

Natural world play Murmurations heads for Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire

Award-winning children’s author Julia Donaldson talks Zog as it heads to Cambridge

Award-winning children’s author Julia Donaldson talks Zog as it heads to Cambridge

Peter Pan origin play on now at Town and Gown Pub & Theatre, Cambridge

Peter Pan origin play on now at Town and Gown Pub & Theatre, Cambridge

Terry Deary, creator of Horrible Histories, speaks ahead of Barmy Britain show at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Terry Deary, creator of Horrible Histories, speaks ahead of Barmy Britain show at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Production of Matilda musical marks magical return for Stagecoach Cambridge

Production of Matilda musical marks magical return for Stagecoach Cambridge

Jack Dee, Boyzlife, Grayson Perry and Riverdance in line-up as Cambridge Corn Exchange reveals reopening plans

Jack Dee, Boyzlife, Grayson Perry and Riverdance in line-up as Cambridge Corn Exchange reveals reopening plans

Review: Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Trinity College Gardens, Cambridge

Review: Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Trinity College Gardens, Cambridge

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