LISTINGS
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See Shed Seven on 17 December, or to get in touch with winter’s wildlife see some of the Botanic Garden’s archive short films. Or why not celebrate a Victorian Christmas at the Mumford Theatre on 15 December, to see how it used to be?
11-12 December
BOTANIC GARDEN ON FILM Time: 1pm (Wed), 5pm (Thurs) Location: Arts Picturehouse Price: £4/£5 Description: Delve inside the Garden’s film archive and see a man who tamed robins and the 1953 coronation garden party, as well as other short films centred on this exotic green space within the city. cambridgeshirefilmconsortium. org
13 December
NIICE Time: 9pm-2am Location: La Raza Price: £5 Description: Go on a night out with a difference this month. Inspired by the New York loft parties of the 1970s, Niice will feature the coolest deep disco beats and 70s sounds, soulful house, rum and big mumma vocals. laraza.co.uk
15 December
15 December
Gingerbread Magic Time: 11am-3pm Location: Cambridge Cookery School Price: £125 Description: Learn how to construct a gingerbread house that Hansel & Gretel would be proud of or a range of festive biscuits at this adult class in gingerbread. Led by top Cambridge baker, Fiona McDuff, it’s perfect for beginners and keen bakers alike. cambridgecookeryschool.com
Time: 7.30pm Location: Ely Cathedral Price: £10-£20 Description: Visit one of Britain’s most stunning cathedrals for an evening of carols and seasonal music, performed by the Cathedral Choristers and the Choir of Ely Cathedral. elycathedral.org
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Time: 7pm Location: Junction Price: £19.50 Description: York’s answer to indie are back on the road, bringing their latest numbers, and all the classics, to Cambridge. After all, it’s 15 years since the release of their landmark album A Maximum High, so why not have a bit of a party? junction.co.uk
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Time: 7.30pm Location: Trinity College Chapel Price: £20/£25 Description: Soak up the atmosphere of Trinity College Chapel and hear soaring music by Vivaldi, Mudge, Telemann and Bach, as performed by The Musical and Amicable Society. cambridgeearlymusic.org
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Shed Seven
CUSTARD COMEDY Time: 8.15pm Location: Comberton Sports and Arts Centre Price: £10 Description: Treat yourself to an evening of laughs. This month’s Christmas show headliner is Anthony King, a deadpan deliverer of devilishly droll oneliners who has supported Jo Brand, Lee Evans and Eddie Izzard on stage. wegottickets.com/event/245197
CONCERTI FOR CHRISTMAS
Time: Various Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £8/£12 Description: Venture into a world where toadstools are as high as trees, fish sing and beetles have bags of attitude. This charming family show features puppets, music and even a sprinkle of snow. junction.co.uk
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Thumbelina’s Great Big Adventure
A Victorian Christmas Time: 3.30pm Location: Mumford Theatre Price: £7.50/£8.50/£10 Description: Celebrate Christmas like the Victorians did, with songs, carols, tales and drama. After you’ve sung your heart out, the afternoon will culminate in a Christmas retelling of a fun, family story from the court of King Arthur – an era the Victorians often drew on for inspiration. anglia.ac.uk
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23 December
Family Christmas Concert Time: 4pm Location: Corn Exchange Price: £5-£8 Description: The Cambridgeshire County Youth Orchestra join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a programme of festive family favourites, from White Christmas to The Snowman. Special guest narrator to be announced… cornex.co.uk Cambridge Edition | December 2013 | 43
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