Cambridge Arts Theatre Autumn 2021 Season brochure

SEPTEMBER 2021 – APRIL 2022 BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333 Book online and select your own seats: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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ALADDIN

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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

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CHARLIE AND STAN

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TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

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THE RONNIE SCOTT'S STORY

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DIAL M FOR MURDER

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Sun 10 Oct

DAVID SUCHET: POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE

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THE DRESSER

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Sun 17 Oct

CLAIRE MARTIN WITH THE NIKKI ILES TRIO

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Mon 18 - Sat 23 Oct

GROAN UPS

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CHRIS PACKHAM: PICTURES FROM THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

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Wed 27 - Sat 30 Oct

GANGSTA GRANNY

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THE LEMON TABLE

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Sun 7 Nov

CLARE TEAL AND HER SEXTET

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Tue 9 - Sat 13 Nov

THE GOOD LIFE

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AI WEIWEI IN CONVERSATION

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AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED

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DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS PRIVATE LIVES

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

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LOOKING GOOD DEAD

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ANIMAL FARM

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CLUEDO

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TWO CIGARETTES IN THE DARK

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PRIVATE PEACEFUL

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Mon 4 - Sat 9 Apr

AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE

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THE HOMECOMING

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FATAL ATTRACTION

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welcome Welcome to our Autumn/Winter 2021 Season brochure.

I want to start with a huge thank you to all of you have come back to our Theatre since we reopened our doors with David Mamet’s Oleanna on 8 June. We were determined that we would be amongst the first theatres in the Country to reopen, we wanted to do so without fuss and with a firm emphasis on the quality of the productions on our stage rather than the difficulties of reopening. Together with you, we have all negotiated the changing and unclear landscape of COVID restrictions with absolute determination to get live theatre back to Cambridge as soon as possible. You have been so supportive and helpful throughout and on behalf of all of us at the Arts Theatre I cannot thank you enough.

I now find myself introducing our second season which, COVID fortunes permitting, sees us programming wonderful shows right through until April 2022. As ever there will be famous faces gracing our stage including David Suchet, Nigel Havers, Patricia Hodge, Griff Rhys Jones, Julian Clary, Mathew Horne, Ian McDiarmid, Matthew Kelly and the wonderful Penelope Keith. We have a host of classic plays from Shakespeare’s masterpiece A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ronald Harwood’s bittersweet tale of the theatre The Dresser, Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming to Noël Coward’s sublime Private Lives. Musicals include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tell Me on a Sunday and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

There will be stunning new writing and adaptations including the fabulous Robert Icke’s take on George Orwell’s Animal Farm, a new theatrical version of the evergreen TV classic The Good Life, a gloriously inventive twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles and the story of a real-life meeting between Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel in Charlie and Stan. Murder Mystery fans will be spoilt for choice with Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder, Peter James’ new thriller Looking Good Dead and a new stage version of Cluedo. Family audiences can choose between David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny, a magical new production of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful and the breathtaking puppetry of Dragons and Mythical Beasts. Mischief will be back again with their Cambridge Arts Theatre is managed by The Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust Ltd. Registered in England No. 03536370 Registered Charity No. 1069912. Registered Office: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ. VAT Registration No. 229 1368 04

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new comedy Groan Ups as they hilariously follow a class of six-year-olds on their journey to adulthood. One night events will include artist and activist Ai Weiwei, naturalist Chris Packham, the legend that is Brian Blessed and jazz from Claire Martin, Clare Teal and the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars.

And finally, I am delighted to announce our new production of Aladdin featuring our very own pantomime legend Matt Crosby as Widow Twankey. Last year’s production Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver provided much needed cheer amidst the COVID gloom. This year’s Aladdin will be a return to a fullscale production with all the hilarity, glamour, ribaldry and happiness that you expect from a Cambridge Arts Theatre panto. Please join us for Aladdin, the most magical journey of them all.

I couldn’t finish without thanking our staff and volunteers for all their efforts to get us up and running again and in keeping our Theatre open whatever COVID throws at us.

Their commitment to a thriving and safe theatre here in the heart of our historic city is little short of astonishing. If you do have a brilliant night at the Theatre or a wonderful trip to the panto please go out of your way to let them know.

Thank you, as ever, for your steadfast support and please tell everyone that will listen, theatre is back! I hope that I will see you again very soon at Cambridge Arts Theatre.

With my best wishes

Dave Murphy Chief Executive Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ Administration: 01223 578933

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS, FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS

SUPPORTERS’ CIRCLE MEMBERS

PRODUCER Baroness Cohen & Mr Jim Cohen; Adam & Carrie Glinsman; Monica Potter; David & Susan Rapley; Paul Taylor; William & Wendy Topham

DIRECTOR

Phil & Ruth Blundell; James & Helen Goddin; Tom Howat & Tom Amraoui; Jeff Iliffe & Keren Williams; David J H Jones; Darren Jones-Molyneux; Dave & Adrienne Murphy; Menelas & Kelly Pangalos; Gregory & Rachel Sinfield; Andy Swarbrick; Anonymous

PRINCIPAL Matti Aijala; Simon Aldridge; Lord Archer & Dame Mary Archer; Paul Bailey & Ann Fisher; Mark Bush;

Elizabeth Armstrong; Sir Geoffrey & Lady Olwen Cass; Charles & Angela Chadwyck-Healey; John Chambers; David Charters & Penny Morris; Tim Cribb; John & Jennifer Crompton; Sir Richard Dearlove; Stuart & Brenda Evans; Shaun & Pauline Grady; Margaret Grass; Abby Green; Gavin & Lucinda Howard; David Mansfield; Roger & Susan May; Ronald McGlade; Amy Mokady; Rory Morrison-Smith; Geraldine Plunkett; Mary Rayner; Alan & Barbara Richardson; Colin & Cora Roberts; Audrey Thomas

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Steve Alsop; Ann Austen; Chris & Margaret Baker; Peter Baker; Mr & Mrs Ballisat; Mr & Mrs Bates; Martin Bedwell; Sarah Bradfield; Paul and Amanda Brooker; Francis & Jo Burkitt; Gordon & Julie Campbell; Christine Carpenter; Adrian & Siobhan Cassidy; Suranga Chandratillake; Ursula Cheyne; Timothy Clarke; Geoffrey Cook; Fiona Cornish; Nigel Corrigan; Richard & Caroline Crane; Robert Curry; Peter & Viv Dee; Guy & Veronica Edwards; Shirley Ellis; Lorraine Fahey; Ilaria Falciatori; Mr J & Mrs S Farmer; Amanda Farnsworth; Bernard Farrant; Glen & Julie Gadsby; Mrs C A Gardner; Rachel Gardner; Emma Giddings; David Girling; Gyles Glover; Victoria Goodbody; Debbie Gray; Helen Groves & Justin Lee; Roger and Josephine Hall; Martin Harmer & Wendy Lamb; Stuart Henderson; Fran Hester; Bernadette Howells; Joanna Hulme; Antony P Hurden; C Jenkins; Gillian Kiddy; David & Michelle King; Christiane Krueger; Francesca Lane; Patrick Lavelle; Brandi Leach; Mr S & Mrs J Leslie; Gillian Littlewood; Michael McConville; The Hon. Mrs Justice McGowan; Julia Money; Lorna Morgan; Alistair Oatey; Rosemary Payne; John Pell; Helen Pemberton; Jessica Plumbley; Chris Potter; John Prestage; Matthew & Sally Punshon; Susan Richards; Anthony Roberts; Mr & Mrs Johnnie Sam; Brian Shaffer; Christine Schwick; Christopher Schwick; John Shields; John Short; Ian Sims; Christopher & Cherrill Skey; Paul Smith; Iain & Irena Spence; Mr A J & Dame Veronica Sutherland; Paul & Eileen Treadwell; Mariana Vaschetto; Astrid Whiskin; Eva Whitton; Anonymous

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THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 2021 – SUNDAY 9 JANUARY 2022

CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE PRESENTS THIS YEAR’S TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTOMIME

Directed by Michael Gattrell Written by Al Lockhart-Morley Starring Matt Crosby

All your wishes shall be granted this Christmas as Cambridge Arts Theatre’s spectacular family pantomime Aladdin flies into town on a magical carpet ride.

Aladdin longs for riches, good fortune and his one true love while stuck working in Widow Twankey’s laundrette.

But when the dastardly Abanazar lures him into the depths of a deep dark cave, Aladdin’s life is turned upside down! With the Genie by his side and the magic lamp in his pocket, Aladdin finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime. But Abanazar has other plans… can Aladdin defeat him and win the hand of the Princess, or will he be back in the laundrette before you can say “open sesame”?

Starring Cambridge’s #1 pantomime dame Matt Crosby (Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver, Cinderella) as Widow Twankey.

Further casting to be announced!

This enchanting tale is brimming with singalong songs, sparkling costumes and side-splitting jokes for the whole family to enjoy. Christmas in Cambridge just wouldn’t be complete without the Arts Theatre pantomime and Aladdin promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Book today… Your wish is our command!

‘A CHRISTMAS PANTO LIKE NO OTHER’ CAMBRIDGE INDEPENDENT

on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver, 2020

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For One Night Only SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER

THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS PRESENT

THE RONNIE SCOTT’S STORY

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by the club’s musical director, celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Story.

Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s over it’s incredible 60+ year history, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is unique evening celebrating one of the world's most famous jazz venues, it's music and history.

7.30PM: £25/£30 ALL TICKET PRICES INCLUDE A £3 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER

CLAIRE MARTIN WITH THE NIKKI ILES TRIO

CELEBRATING TONY BENNETT AND BILL EVANS

Two multi-award winning UK jazz musicians, vocalist Claire Martin OBE and pianist Nikki Iles come together for a concert of songs recorded by legendary singer Tony Bennett, taken from the two albums he recorded with the great jazz pianist Bill Evans. They will revisit the classic repertoire and will include Nikki Iles’ fresh arrangements of My Foolish Heart, You Must Believe in Spring, Some Other Time and When in Rome.

A sophisticated and classy night of music is guaranteed.

7.30PM: £20/£25/£30 ALL TICKET PRICES INCLUDE A £3 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER

CHRIS PACKHAM

PICTURES FROM THE EDGE OF THE WORLD TV presenter, naturalist, conservationist, award winning photographer and author Chris Packham’s show is designed for impact. Hear about Chris’s travels to the world’s wildlife hotspots and the beauty he sees in unexpected places. Learn how, through his photography, he hopes to inspire a love of life – with conservation being at the heart of his work.

Funny, inspiring, irreverent and packed with information this is a romp through the wild mind of Chris Packham.

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For One Night Only SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER

CLARE TEAL AND HER SEXTET

A MOMENTOUS COLLABORATION OF SWING Expect exhilarating swing as the award-winning jazz vocalist and Jazz FM presenter Clare Teal and her 6-piece band celebrate 100 years of pop music, featuring some of the greatest songs ever written from the Great American and British Song books. The song list will also include gems made famous by the first giants of the jazz age, that still sound fresh and relevant today.

Always an entertaining and humorous evening packed with anecdotes and rich jazz infused repertoire, this promises to be full of joyous, uplifting and inspirational music performed by the best.

7.30PM: £25/£30 ALL TICKET PRICES INCLUDE A £3 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER

AI WEIWEI IN CONVERSATION

1000 YEARS OF JOYS AND SORROWS Join Ai Weiwei – one of the world’s most famous artists and activists – for a riveting conversation about his widely anticipated memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.

In this unique event, Ai Weiwei will tell the story of an extraordinary life lived under extraordinary circumstances and reflects on the myriad forces that have shaped modern China, and the urgent need to protect freedom of expression.

7.30PM: TICKET ONLY£25/£30 TICKET PLUS BOOK £45/ £50*

*(includes a copy of 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows)

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TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER

AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED

Larger than life actor, writer and presenter Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. With eloquent wit and his booming, operatic voice, Brian will combine anecdotes from his illustrious acting career with tales of his adventuring.

With a career spanning over 50 years, Brian Blessed’s acting credits include Doctor Who, Cats and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. His trademark voice has also featured on everything from Peppa Pig to a voice download on TomTom satnav system.

Brian’s show may not be suitable for people who aren’t expecting the odd expletive!

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TUESDAY 7 – SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE PRESENT

ENUITY’ G IN IC M O C F O ‘A MASTER THE GUARDIAN Three married couples. Three kitchens. Three Christmas parties.

Sidney Hopcroft, a small-time tradesman, persuades his wife Jane to throw a Christmas party hoping to find favour with a bank manager and local architect. As the celebrations get under way, class differences and naked ambition combine to hilarious effect as, one by one, the characters seek refuge in Jane’s kitchen.

Over the next two years, the Jacksons and the Brewster-Wrights take turns to host festivities. But Sidney’s star has begun to rise and roles are increasingly reversed as the cracks in the other couples’ marriages begin to show.

Alan Ayckbourn’s comic masterpiece of social climbing in 1970s suburbia fuses a potent mix of farce and black comedy.

Age guidance 14+ (Contains adult themes)

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THURSDAY 16 – SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY AND OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON PRESENT

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

'RIB-BUSTINGLY HILARIOUS' THE TIMES

Bolton cast 2021

‘Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound…’

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated adventure gets a brilliantly farcical overhaul in Lotte Wakeham’s acclaimed production.

World renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are asked to unravel the mystery surrounding the untimely death of Sir Charles Baskerville.

With rumours of a cursed giant hound loose on the moors, they must act fast in order to save the Baskerville family’s last remaining heir.

A hit in the West End, this ingenious adaptation combines an exhilarating collision of farce, theatrical invention and wonderfully comic performances to offer a brand-new twist on the greatest detective story of all time.

A whodunnit for all the ages!

Age guidance 7+

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MONDAY 20 – SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER DAVID PUGH, TOLD BY AN IDIOT AND THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

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THE GREATEST COMEDY DUO THAT NEARLY WAS

CHARLIE & stan

BY PAUL HUNTER

‘A REMARKABLE TRUE STORY’ THE TIMES

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In 1910, the then unknown Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel set sail from Liverpool to New York as part of Fred Karno’s famous music hall troupe. On the voyage they shared a cabin, they shared comedy routines and they shared laughter…

Inspired by real life events, Told by an Idiot’s acclaimed production of Charlie and Stan is the remarkable story of the greatest double act that nearly was, and is a hilarious and deeply moving homage to two men who changed the world of comedy forever.

Told by an Idiot have garnered critical acclaim and devoted audiences worldwide for their wonderfully theatrical shows.

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'HILARIOUS'

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THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK PRESENT

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★★★★★ WHATSONSTAGE

★★★★ ‘GLORIOUS’ THE STAGE

★★★★★ ‘ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE EVENINGS THAT MUSICAL THEATRE CAN OFFER’

Returning to the stage following her acclaimed performances in the National Theatre’s production of A Taste of Honey, Oliver!, One Man, Two Guvnors, Annie, Abigail's Party and Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger stars as Emma, in the 2021 UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical, Tell Me on a Sunday, reprising a role Jodie first brought to life in 2016.

This iconic musical features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wonderful score, accompanied live by West End musicians, including the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me on a Sunday.

Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York in the heady days of the 1980s.

Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether she's been looking for love in all the wrong places.

Previously performed by iconic musical theatre stars Marti Webb and Sarah Brightman, this new production directed by Paul Foster includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie charting her life, love and experience playing the role of Emma.

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Production photograph from 2016 production © Tristram Kenton

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CHRISTOPHER HARPER

‘A TAUT, ACIDLY FUNNY THRILLER’ GUARDIAN

Michael Salami

‘A PRECISIONENGINEERED DELIGHT’ THE TELEGRAPH

Can you ever get away with the perfect crime?

A brand-new production of the blueprint for the modern thriller, Dial M for Murder, is back!

TV and stage favourite Tom Chambers (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) stars as the charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot, played by Diana Vickers, West End star of Little Voice, chart-topping recording artist and The X Factor finalist. When Tony discovers Margot has been unfaithful, his mind turns to revenge in the pursuit of the ‘perfect crime’.

Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world renowned 1950 film, the iconic Dial M for Murder will leave you spellbound as Tony becomes more tangled in the web of his own making.

Also starring Christopher Harper (Coronation Street) and Michael Salami (Hollyoaks), this ultimate masterclass in suspense is guaranteed to entwine you with its spine-chilling twists and turns.

Dial M for Murder is the definitive seat-gripping drama that is not to be missed!

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Hill; 2 on Wheeler Street; 7 on King’s Parade and 36 in the Grand Arcade car park. If y TUESDAYPeas – SATURDAY, 7.30PM mobility requirements, please advise the Box Office when booking tickets so we are able AND WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY, allocate you the correct space. Mobility scooters cannot be accommodated inside the bu We have five house wheelchairs (including one electric) available for use during all perfo 2.30PM: £20/£30/£35/£40 subject to availability.

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ALL TICKET PRICES INCLUDE A aids, and for those who have hearing aids wi OF HEARING patrons both without hearing setting. We are also able to provide headsets and personal induction loops. If you have n £3 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE used one before, we recommend arriving at the Theatre early so that our Front of House can explain how they work.

Some of our performances are BSL INTERPRETED. The British Sign Language interpreter w BSL PERFORMANCE, to the right of the stage, where they will interpret dialogue, as it is spoken. We also prog CAPTIONED words will appear, as they are spoken or whenever a sound SEE PAGEPERFORMANCES; 41 on a screen positioned above or to the side of the stage.

For patrons who are BLIND OR VISUALLY-IMPAIRED, we can provide large print cast lists o request. Guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium, please inform the Box Office at time booking, so that they can allocate the relevant ticket. We programme a number of AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES throughout the year; the describer will explain what happening, visually, on stage throughout the performance and this is relayed through a A pre-show touch tour of the set is often available.

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We also offer RELAXED PERFORMANCES, specifically designed to welcome people with a

SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER LIZA MCLEAN, ANDREW KAY AND JONATHAN CHURCH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

David Suchet makes an eagerly awaited return to Cambridge in Poirot and More, A Retrospective.

Audiences are invited to experience a rare opportunity with one of the world’s most celebrated and most fascinating actors of our time. Join us in conversation with the man, the actor, and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event. A retrospective look at David’s career will have you witness some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light.

For over 25 years Suchet captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian detective. Beyond Poirot, this Emmy Award-winning actor has been celebrated for his portrayal of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli and Freud.

David has also graced the world’s stages bringing literary greats to life, including Shakespeare, Wilde and Albee.

Meet the actor behind the detective and the many faces he’s portrayed on stage and screen over a career spanning five decades.

Discover why David Suchet is renowned for not only becoming the role, but also taking on the personalities of some of television, film and theatre’s most fascinating characters.

Take your seat at this once-in-a-lifetime event, as we go behind the screen and curtain with a legend.

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TUESDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS AND CHELTENHAM EVERYMAN THEATRE PRESENT

‘A hugely entertaining evening’ S U N DAY T I M E S

‘Riotously funny’ DA I LY E X P R E S S

‘Poignant, funny and utterly authentic’ M A I L O N S U N DAY

J U L I A N C L A RY M AT T H E W K E L LY IN

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DRESSER

BY RONALD HARWOOD

Inspired by memories of working as Donald Wolfit’s dresser as a young man, Ronald Harwood’s evocative, affectionate, and hilarious portrait of backstage life is one of the most acclaimed dramas of modern theatre.

It is 1942 and in a war-torn provincial theatre an aging actor manager, known to his loyal acting company as ‘Sir’, is struggling to cling on to his sanity and complete his two hundred and twenty seventh performance of King Lear.

It’s down to Norman, Sir’s devoted dresser, to ensure that the show goes on. For sixteen years Norman has been there to fix Sir’s wig, massage his ego, remind him of his opening lines and provide the sound effects in the storm scene.

Norman will be played by one of the UK’s most unique and best loved entertainers. Julian Clary’s successes include television, radio, films, writing and stand-up comedy. His West End starring roles range from London Palladium pantomimes to Taboo.

Playing Sir will be Matthew Kelly, winner of an Olivier Award for Of Mice and Men. His other West End credits include Waiting for Godot with Ian McKellen, Comedians and Troilus and Cressida.

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MONDAY 18 – SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER

KENNY WAX STAGE LTD & STAGE PRESENCE LTD PRESENT A MISCHIEF PRODUCTION OF

‘COMEDY PERFECTION’

Following their phenomenal rise to global success with The Play That Goes Wrong and BBC One’s The Goes Wrong Show, the multi award-winning Mischief return with their brand-new comedy all about growing up.

Do we choose who we become? Is the story of our lives already written? Do we ever really grow up? Follow an unruly classroom of six year-olds on their journey through anarchic high school teenagers to the challenges of adulthood.

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Mischief shows are always a huge hit with Cambridge audiences and sell-out fast – so bag your tickets early… this is a lesson not to be skipped!

Age guidance 12+

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OCTO HALF-T BER ERM

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‘A fun-packed triumph – a must-see for all the family!’

SUNDAY EXPRESS

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‘Totally Grantastic!’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

“The brilliant Birmingham Stage Company have produced a fantastic show.

It’s terrific. And so much better than the book!”

DAVID WALLIAMS

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

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From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes the award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

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Age guidance 5+ Running time 2 hours 10 minutes (including an interval)

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Photo credit: HarperCollins Children’s Books. Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011. Cover lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010

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Wiltshire Creative, Malvern Theatres, Sheffield Theatres and HOME in association with MGC announce Ian McDiarmid in the world premiere of Julian Barnes’ The Lemon Table, directed by MGC’s Artistic Director Michael Grandage.

Olivier and Tony Award-winning Ian McDiarmid and Michael Grandage have collaborated to bring The Lemon Table to the stage for the first time. In McDiarmid’s own adaptation for performance, we encounter a spectrum of bittersweet pleasures, wild eccentricity and dark secrets.

The Lemon Table sees McDiarmid and Grandage renew their longterm creative collaboration, having previously worked together on productions including The Doctor’s Dilemma (Almeida Theatre and UK tour), The Jew of Malta (Almeida Theatre and UK tour), Henry IV (Donmar Warehouse and UK tour), and John Gabriel Borkman (Donmar Warehouse).

Age guidance 12+ (Contains very strong language)

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In The Lemon Table, Julian Barnes brings his unsentimental, wryly comic perspective to the complicated business of ageing with its attendant, and often bizarrely, fluctuating emotions.

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TUESDAY 9 – SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER FIERY ANGEL PRESENTS

THE CLASSIC TV SERIES LIVE ON STAGE

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Remember the Goods – Tom and Barbara, suburban eco warriors?

And their next door neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo?

Well, they’re back – and on stage for the first time in The Good Life, a theatrical reimagining of the TV sitcom that delighted millions, starring award-winning actor, presenter and comedian Rufus Hound as Tom and West End, television and film star Preeya Kalidas as Margo.

Jeremy Sams’ comedy leads the well-loved characters through uproarious adventures; some old, some new and often hilariously familiar. This new play celebrates a time when, whatever our differences, we still managed to get on with our neighbours.

Rufus Hound’s extensive stage credits include the original West End production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, One Man, Two Guvnors and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Preeya Kalidas’ credits include Bend It Like Beckham, Bombay Dreams and EastEnders. Jeremy Sams’ directing credits include the National Theatre’s West End and Broadway revival of Noises Off, the West End musical Spend, Spend, Spend and the international tour of The Sound of Music and Oklahoma! at Chichester Festival Theatre.

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★★★★

'COMICAL, SPELLBINDING SHOW'

★★★★

'A FANTASTICAL ADVENTURE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES' WHATSONSTAGE

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Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…

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From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand-new spellbinding adventure, live on stage!

ALL TICKET PRICES INCLUDE A aids, and for those who have hearing aids wi OF HEARING patrons both without hearing setting. We are also able to provide headsets and personal induction loops. If you have n £3 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE used one before, we recommend arriving at the Theatre early so that our Front of House

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We have five house wheelchairs (including one electric) available for use during all perfo subject to availability.

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can explain how they work.

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BSL PERFORMANCE, will interpret dialogue, as it is spoken. We also prog to the right of the stage, where they CAPTIONED words will appear, as they are spoken or whenever a sound SEE PAGEPERFORMANCES; 41 on a screen positioned above or to the side of the stage.

For patrons who are BLIND OR VISUALLY-IMPAIRED, we can provide large print cast lists o request. Guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium, please inform the Box Office at time booking, so that they can allocate the relevant ticket. We programme a number of AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES throughout the year; the describer will explain what happening, visually, on stage throughout the performance and this is relayed through a A pre-show touch tour of the set is often available.

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MONDAY 22 – SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER THE NIGEL HAVERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

PATRICIA HODGE

NIGEL HAVERS

NOËL COWARD’S CLASSIC COMEDY

PRIVATE LIVES Noël Coward’s gloriously entertaining Private Lives is the inaugural show from The Nigel Havers Theatre Company which will be touring the country with a wonderful line-up of theatrical gems.

Elyot and Amanda, who were once married, find themselves on honeymoon with their new partners, in the same hotel on the French Riviera, admiring the view from adjoining balconies.

Their initial horror quickly evaporates and soon they are sharing cocktails. Who knows what the future holds for them now…

The Olivier Award-winning Patricia Hodge, one of the country’s most loved actresses, plays Amanda. Nigel Havers, ever suave and thoroughly charming, plays Elyot, the role taken by Noël Coward himself in the original 1930 production.

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WEDNESDAY 19 – SATURDAY 22 JANUARY CAMBRIDGE OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott

High heels, check. Lipstick, check. Glitter… get ready for the iconic jukebox musical as the award-winning Cambridge Operatic Society revive Priscilla Queen of the Desert into a riotous new production.

Drag queens Mitzi Mitosis and Felicia hit the road in their campervan and drive across Australia to perform in Alice Springs.

Along with their friend and transgender woman Bernadette, they encounter smalltown bars, new friends and hate crime as they battle against the odds to make it in time for their opening number. Expect sing-along dance floor classics, eye-popping costumes and spectacular dance routines.

Featuring an iconic musical score of pop hits such as Hot Stuff, It’s Raining Men and I Will Survive, this is a theatre trip guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles!

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WEDNESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 29 JANUARY THE MARLOWE SOCIETY PRESENTS

BY W I L L I A M S H A K E S P E A R E

‘Lord, what fools these mortals be!’

An enchanted Athenian forest becomes home to fairies, lovers and players alike in Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, but magic, mischief and mayhem soon combine in a hilarious but dark tale of love triangles and mistaken identity.

The Marlowe Society, one of Cambridge University’s most prestigious drama societies, returns to Cambridge Arts Theatre after its string of successful productions including Othello and Much Ado About Nothing. The Marlowe Society has launched the careers of some of Britain’s greatest actors including Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz, and continues its tradition of showcasing the best theatrical talent at the university.

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MONDAY 31 JANUARY – SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY

★★★★★ ‘A theatrical masterpiece...’

ENCORE REVIEWS

The thrilling Roy Grace series from the multi-million no.1 bestselling author Peter James returns with the world premiere stage production of Looking Good Dead, starring award-winning actor and EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt.

No good deed goes unpunished… hours after finding a discarded USB memory stick, Tom Bryce (Adam Woodyatt) inadvertently becomes witness to a vicious murder. Reporting the crime to the police has disastrous consequences, placing him and his family in grave danger. When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace becomes involved, he faces a race against time to crack the case in time to save the Bryce family’s lives.

Peter James’ novels have recently been adapted for the ITV series Grace and have been huge hits on stage. Following the success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, Looking Good Dead will keep you on the edge of your seat until the chilling final moments.

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TUESDAY 8 – SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY A CHILDREN’S THEATRE PARTNERSHIP PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BIRMINGHAM REP

The animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves. A revolution. And then what? Then freedom. Every animal will be free.

Old Major, the prize boar, calls the animals of Manor Farm together. He has had a strange dream of a better future.

George Orwell’s world-famous fable tells the story of a revolution and its aftermath. Re-imagined by an award-winning creative team, Animal Farm is a dynamic, daring and contemporary take on a timeless story.

Animal Farm is directed by Robert Icke, whose version of 1984 (coadapted and directed with Duncan Macmillan) was a smash-hit in the West End and on Broadway. This brand new production features puppetry by Toby Olié (whose credits include War Horse, Running Wild and Goodnight Mister Tom) and is designed by fourtime Olivier award-winner Bunny Christie.

Age guidance 11+ (Contains strong language)

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MONDAY 14 – SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY

Was it Miss Scarlet, with the revolver in the dining room?

Or was it Professor Plum, with the lead pipe in the library?

Based on the classic Hasbro detective board game loved by generations and the hit 1985 Paramount film Clue, the brand new stage play of Cluedo is coming to Cambridge in 2022.

When Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock, Reverend Green, Mrs White and Colonel Mustard all arrive at a country house one dark and stormy evening, they are concerned to find they have all received the same mysterious invitation from Lord Boddy. What’s clear is that they all have something to hide, and the mystery and hysteria grows as guests of Boddy Manor start being killed with a variety of familiar weapons, leaving everyone wondering who will be next!

This hilarious spoof of a thriller will keep you guessing right up to the finale as both the audience and actors try to work out whodunnit… with what… and where.

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 3 –4SATURDAY – SATURDAY 12 7MARCH MARCH XXX PRODUCTION JONATHAN CHURCH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AND CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

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S TA R R I N G

PENELOPE KEITH

by Stephen Wyatt

Dame Penelope Keith, the beloved star of stage and screen, reunites with Director Alan Strachan and Designer Simon Higlett in Stephen Wyatt’s brand-new bittersweet comedy.

Bright, witty, and fiercely independent, Isabel is not ready to go peacefully yet as she faces the end.

In a series of encounters with her oldest friend and her two sons, funny, startling and poignant home truths are exchanged, and her past begins to emerge. As Isabel confronts her own hidden regrets and family secrets, we learn what hides below the surface of this proud mother, wife, and friend.

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MONDAY 14 – SATURDAY 19 MARCH JONATHAN CHURCH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION OF

The Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, have a tough rural childhood facing the loss of their father, financial hardship and a cruel landlord.

Their fierce loyalty to each other pulls them through, until one day they both fall for the same girl. And then the Great War comes.

Set against the epic backdrop of WWI, we join 18 year old Private Tommo Peaceful in the trenches as he takes us on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of courage, devotion, family and friendship.

Award-winning Private Peaceful was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, won the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Blue Peter Book Award. Acknowledged by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion) as his favourite work, this thrilling new ensemble retelling by Simon Reade and directed by Elle While, explores the lengths a young soldier will go to, to fight for what is right.

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MONDAY 4 – SATURDAY 9 APRIL

PW PRODUCTIONS, THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS AND SAM JULYAN PRESENT

GRIFF RHYS JONES and JANIE DEE in

AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE

By Gerald Sibleyras and Jean Dell

‘Down in deepest W9, there is no more mozzarella al pesto. The baked cod is history. What was a fish, now – just a few pathetic bones. A stilton put out to breathe this afternoon, has probably started to evolve.’

Life seems good for Peter and Linda Travers. Home is a luxury riverside apartment. Their third child has finally moved out and they have more money than they know what to do with. They are just about to leave and meet friends to celebrate a lucrative business deal when Linda drops a bombshell – she’s not going…

Olivier Award-winners Griff Rhys Jones (Oliver!, The Wind in the Willows) and Janie Dee (Carousel, Hello Dolly) star in this devastatingly funny portrait of a couple whose five minutes of candid conversation launches an outpouring of emotions, home truths, wine, nibbles and anarchy.

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MONDAY 11 – SATURDAY 16 APRIL THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

MATHEW HORNE

KEITH ALLEN STAR in

Harold Pinter'S

THE HOMECOMING DIRECTED BY JAMIE GLOVER ‘FIFTY YEARS AFTER ITS LONDON PREMIERE, HAROLD PINTER’S PLAY CONTINUES TO PUZZLE, ASTONISH AND DELIGHT’

THE GUARDIAN

“They’re very warm people, really. Very warm. They’re my family.

They’re not ogres.”

Harold Pinter’s 1960s masterpiece is widely regarded as his finest play. This bleakly funny exploration of family and relationships has become a modern classic and winner of the Tony Award for Best New Play.

Teddy, a professor in an American university, returns to his childhood home accompanied by his wife, Ruth, to find his father, uncle and brothers still living there. In the subsequent series of encounters, life becomes a barely camouflaged battle for power and sexual supremacy fought out with taut verbal brutality.

Who will emerge victorious – the poised and elegant Ruth or her husband’s dysfunctional family?

Star of BBC’s Gavin & Stacey Mathew Horne (Death in Paradise, Bad Education) is perfectly cast as Lenny, Teddy’s enigmatic brother. Actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen (The Young Ones, The Pembrokeshire Murders, Pinter 3 in the West End) plays the brutal patriarch Max.

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MONDAY 25 – SATURDAY 30 APRIL

From the producers of Gaslight and with direction from acclaimed West End director Loveday Ingram, comes this ‘slickly staged, sleekly designed thriller’ (Daily Telegraph).

Based on the classic motion picture, James Dearden’s intoxicating new stage play Fatal Attraction brings the definitive movie thriller to the UK stage.

When happily married New York attorney Dan Gallagher meets charming editor Alex Forrest on a night out in the city, they both commit to a night of passion they can’t take back. Dan returns home to his family and tries to forget the mistake he has made, but Alex has different ideas. Dan’s about to discover that love is a dangerous game, and Alex has only one rule; you play fair with her, and she’ll play fair with you.

Tipped to be the most provocative and gripping stage play of the year, Fatal Attraction is a tale of seduction and suspense that asks the question; what happens when desire becomes deadly?

It promises to be sensational, edge of your seat entertainment.

Experience the iconic story like you’ve never seen it before.

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education education

Cambridge Arts Theatre programmes a diverse range of shows in order to supplement and

Cambridge Arts Theatre programmes a diverse range of shows in order to supplement and support all stages of the national support all of theofnational curriculum.

We offer a variety of activities and andprovide materials curriculum.

Westages offer a variety activities and materials designed to complement performances classroom resources so to thatcomplement your students’ educational experience endclassroom with the final curtain. so that your students’ designed performances anddoesn’t provide resources

educational experience doesn’t end with the final curtain. AT COLONUS THE CAMBRIDGE GREEK PLAY: OEDIPUS

Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 October A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM The triennial Cambridge Greek Play returns to the Arts Theatre. Performed in the original Greek with English ALADDIN

surtitles, this2 isDecember a rare and2021 exciting in the 26 original language.

Pre-show Wednesday – Saturday 29 January Thursday – opportunity to experience Greek theatre and post-show talks are available, please get in touch for more information.

‘Lord, what fools these mortals be!’

Sunday 9 January 2022 Suitable for agesthousands 12+ Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, We welcome of pupils and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is teachers every year for our schoolperformed by Cambridge University’s specific pantomime performances. An leading dramatic institution The enchanting tale of magic and adventure, CINDERELLA Marlowe Society, returning after Aladdin 28 is the perfect 2019 introduction Thursday November – Saturday 11 January 2020 a string successful productions.

Last we welcomed almost 7,000 teachers and pupils to the theatre for ourofschool-specific performances to year live theatre and performances The perfect theatre for English ofare Aladdin.

A mesmerising tale of rags to riches, Cinderella is the perfect introduction to livetrip theatre and this booking up fast. Education packs year is booking uprequest. fast. This year we are delighted to offer bespoke pantomime workshops assemblies to and Drama studentsand studying available upon complement visit.

Shakespeare’s hilarious but dark tale of Suitable foryour ages 1-101!

Suitable for ages 1 – 101! love triangles and mistaken identity.

Suitable for ages 11+

OTHELLO

Wednesday 29 January – Saturday 1 February PEACEFUL University’s ANIMAL FARM ‘I am not what I am.’ Shakespeare’s great tragedy of jealousy, Othello PRIVATE is performed

by Cambridge Monday 14 – Saturday 19 March leading dramatic institution The Marlowe Society, returning after a string of successful productions.

The perfect Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 February Michael award-winning theatre trip for English and Drama fable students studying Shakespeare’s epic story Morpurgo’s of lies and deceit.

George Orwell’s world-famous Suitable forstory ages of 12+a revolution and its novel tells the tale of the Peaceful tells the brothers, Tommo and Charlie, set aftermath, as the animals of Manor against the epic backdrop of WWI. A Farm drive out the farmer and run story of courage, devotion, family and the farm themselves.

THE WOMAN IN Reimagined BLACK friendship, it explores the lengths a by an award-winning creative team, Monday 24 – Saturday 29 February young soldier will go to,of toall fight fora Animal Farm is a dynamic, daring Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story hasand been adapted into the most terrifying stage experience time; what is right. for Keyand Stage 3 contemporary takestudy on aintimeless story,illusion and controlled horror. brilliantly successful atmosphere, Perfect for Ideal KS3 English Drama students and above. perfectlearning for Key Stage students and students about 3gothic tropes and theatrical devices.

Suitable for ages 9+ Age guidance 12+ for ages 11+ above.

Suitable (contains strong language)

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 March Winning more awards than any other play in history, this seminal production of An Inspector Calls has thrilled over 4 million people worldwide. The English and Drama curriculum makes the play vital viewing for GCSE students and its profound message is more relevant now than ever. This is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.

PRE-SHOW TALKS (BOOKING POST-SHOW TALKS Suitable for ages 10+ ESSENTIAL)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Thursday 27 January, PRE-SHOW TALKS6.30pm (BOOKING ESSENTIAL) ANIMAL FARM The Cambridge Greek Play Wednesday 16 Oct Tuesday 8 February, 6.30pmThursday 17 Oct Friday 18 Oct

Saturday 19 Oct, all at 1.30pm

PRIVATE PEACEFUL The Lovely Bones Tuesday 5 Nov, 6.30pm Tuesday 15 March, 6.30pm Othello Thursday 30 Jan, 6.30pm The Woman in Black Wednesday 26 Feb, 6.30pm Richard Alston Dance Company Monday 2 Mar, 6.30pm An Inspector Calls Wednesday 18 Mar, 6.30pm

THE DRESSER

Thursday 14 October, POST-SHOW TALKS7.30pm

Friday 6 Sep, 7.45pm GROAN UPS Malory Towers The Girl on the Train Wednesday 25 Sep, 7.45pm Wednesday 20 October, 7.30pm The Cambridge Greek Play Thursday 17 Oct, 7.45pm Tuesday 5 Nov, 7.45pm The Lovely Bones

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Othello Thursday 30 Jan, 7.45pm Thursday 27 January, 7.30pm A Monster Calls Wednesday 25 Mar, 7.45pm

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assisted performances

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Audio Described Saturday 18 September, 2.30pm CHARLIE AND STAN Audio Described

Thursday 23 September, 7.30pm

DIAL M FOR MURDER BSL Wednesday 6 October, 7.30pm GROAN UPS Audio Described

Saturday 23 October, 2.30pm

GANGSTA GRANNY Relaxed Performance Thursday 28 October, 2pm DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS BSL Friday 19 November, 4.30pm ALADDIN Audio Described Relaxed Performance BSL Captioned

Sunday 5 December, 1pm Saturday 11 December, 11am Saturday 8 January, 5pm Saturday 8 January, 5pm

panto wheels Panto Wheels is a charitable project, set up by Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust Ltd, to help children from disadvantaged areas attend the Christmas pantomime by subsidising the cost of travel and/or tickets.

For many this is their first experience of theatre and, as pantomime is bright, engaging and fun, it gives a solid foundation for children to develop a relationship with the arts. Engagement with the arts can help children improve their core foundation skills by building confidence and widening perspectives.

In our 2019/2020 pantomime season the Panto Wheels project helped over 4,300 children from 21 schools and groups experience the magic of Cinderella. We are proud to reach out to the local community, helping children from a range of backgrounds and with diverse needs. This year, with your support we can increase our reach and make sure that even more children enjoy the special shared experience of live theatre at Christmas.

£250 will help 25 children £1,000 will help 200 children £2,500 will help 500 children To make a donation to help even more children attend the pantomime this year, lease contact Dale Copley on 01223 578910 or email dcopley@cambridgeartstheatre.com If you would like to discuss the educational resources for any of the shows featured in the brochure please contact Box Office on 01223 503333 or email boxoffice@cambridgeartstheatre.com

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how to book The Arts Theatre Box Office can be found at our entrance on St Edward’s Passage.

Please visit us during opening hours to pick up tickets, book for future performances or talk to us about the season.

ONLINE

Book online at www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

IN PERSON

Monday - Saturday, 12noon - 8pm including Bank Holidays.

BY TELEPHONE

Monday - Saturday, 12noon - 8pm on 01223 503333

BOOKING FEE

All tickets for the Arts Theatre include a £3 per-ticket booking fee.

The booking fee is essential direct income for the Theatre. Because ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices would not necessarily benefit the Theatre. By charging a booking fee we can ensure that every penny goes directly to the Theatre to help us protect its growth and longevity.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES

Tickets are not refundable unless a performance is cancelled. Currently, if you are unable to attend due to COVID-related illness or self-isolation we can offer you a full refund, exchange or credit voucher for a future performance. Other exchanges may be made under certain conditions, with at least 48 hours prior notice; please contact the Box Office for details as policy is subject to change.

DISCOUNTS

Discounts for customers with disabilities apply to most performances. We also offer discounts on certain performances for students, groups and schools.

Please note there are no discounts on the lowest price seats and only one discount applies and all discounts are subject to availability.

Please check with the Box Office at time of booking for available discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT The safety and security of our patrons is of the utmost importance to us. Please adhere to current social distancing guidance and all COVID safety measures in place at the Theatre during your visit.

BAG AND CLOAKROOM POLICY In the interest of customer safety the following items cannot be taken into the auditorium: Rucksacks or backpacks of any size, children’s rucksacks, handbags that can be worn as backpacks, handbags larger than 25cm x 35cm, shopping bags and large items such as holdalls and suitcases. We strongly urge you to leave all bags at home or in your car, where it is practical. If you bring them to the Theatre you will be asked to check them in to the cloakroom which is situated on the first floor past the Stalls Bar (Peas Hill entrance).

Please allow sufficient time to travel to the Theatre and to allow for the additional delays this may cause.

We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the performance.

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access

The Arts Theatre aims to care for every patron as an individual, on a one to one basis.

There are parking spaces for customers with disabilities in 4 locations near the Theatre: 4 on Peas Hill; 2 on Wheeler Street; 7 on King’s Parade and 36 in the Grand Arcade car park. If you have mobility requirements, please advise the Box Office when booking tickets so we are able to allocate you the correct space. Mobility scooters cannot be accommodated inside the building.

We have five house wheelchairs (including one electric) available for use during all performances, subject to availability.

We have a Sennheiser infra-red hearing enhancement system, designed to help DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING patrons both without hearing aids, and for those who have hearing aids with a ‘T’ setting. We are also able to provide headsets and personal induction loops. If you have never used one before, we recommend arriving at the Theatre early so that our Front of House staff can explain how they work.

Some of our performances are BSL INTERPRETED. The British Sign Language interpreter will stand to the right of the stage, where they will interpret dialogue, as it is spoken. We also programme CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES; words will appear, as they are spoken or whenever a sound is made, on a screen positioned above or to the side of the stage.

For patrons who are BLIND OR VISUALLY-IMPAIRED, we can provide large print cast lists on request. Guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium, please inform the Box Office at time of booking, so that they can allocate the relevant ticket. We programme a number of AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES throughout the year; the describer will explain what is happening, visually, on stage throughout the performance and this is relayed through a headset.

A pre-show touch tour of the set is often available.

We also offer RELAXED PERFORMANCES, specifically designed to welcome people with an autism spectrum condition, learning disability and sensory or communication disorders, and families with very young children.

Details of accessible performances are highlighted on Page 41 and on the relevant show pages.

Further information on access provision is available online at www.cambridgeartstheatre.com The Management reserves the right of admission and the right to offer alternative seating. Cambridge Arts Theatre cannot be held responsible for changes to programmes and casting made by touring companies. Latecomers will be asked to wait for admission until a suitable break in the performance, which may in some cases be the interval. All prices correct at time of going to print. For full terms and conditions of sale visit www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/terms-and-conditions.

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THE THREE HORSESHOES High Street, Madingley, Cambridge,CB23 8AB

THE TICKELL ARMS North Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NZ

THE COCK 47 High Street, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon,PE28 9BJ

CHOP HOUSE 1 King’s Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ

THE CROWN & PUNCHBOWL High Street, Horningsea, Cambridge CB25 9JG

MILLWORKS The Watermill Newnham Road Cambridge, CB3 9EY