Welcome Wednesday 23 October to Sunday 3 November 2013 Welcome to the Festival of ideas, an annual celebration of the arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of cambridge. We invite you to experience the Festival’s theme of Frontiers. Join us for workshops, debates and performances for all ages, featuring researchers, journalists, politicians, poets and artists. With hundreds of free events, it’s time to dive in!
How to use this programme events are listed chronologically and pages are colour-coded to help you plan your visit. the listings indicate the type of activity, booking details and a minimum age guide. Location codes are cross referenced on the map on page 25, together with access information. All events are free unless otherwise specified.
Please contact us if you would like all or part of this publication in large font, audio or Braille. Call us on 01223 766766. Pages 5 – 12
Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 October
Pages 13 – 28
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 October
Pages 24 – 25
Map and accessibility guide
Pages 29 – 40
Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November
Pages 41 – 45
Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 November
Bookings open at 10am on 23 September Front cover design by cAncAn
For events marked as Pre-book* please use the following details: book online: www. cam.ac.uk/festival-of-ideas book by phone: 01223 766766 Phone lines are open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4.30pm bookings close 24 hours before the event takes place. We’re a very small team so please keep trying if you can’t get through first time or book via our website.
2
*Advance booking is essential on all pre-book* events. Bookings open on