Cambridge Arts Theatre Spring/Summer 2022 season brochure

FEBRUARY – NOVEMBER 2022 BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333 Book online and select your own seats: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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Tue 8 - Sat 12 Feb

ANIMAL FARM CLUEDO

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Mon 14 - Sat 19 Feb

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Mon 21 - Sat 26 Feb

THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE

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Sun 13 Mar

CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS

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Tue 15 - Sat 19 Mar

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

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Sun 20 - Tue 22 Mar

BALLETBOYZ: DELUXE

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Wed 30 Mar - Sat 2 Apr

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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Sun 3 Apr

CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS

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Mon 4 - Sat 9 Apr

AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE

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Mon 11 - Sat 16 Apr

THE HOMECOMING

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Wed 20 - Sat 23 Apr

ENGLISH TOURING OPERA

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Sun 24 April

A DIVA AND A PIANO: LESLEY GARRETT

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Mon 25 - Sat 30 Apr

FATAL ATTRACTION

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Wed 4 - Sun 8 May

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN

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Tue 10 - Sat 21 May

BEAUTIFUL

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Sun 22 May

MY NAME IS WHY: LEMN SISSAY

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Mon 23 - Sat 28 May

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

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Tue 31 May - Wed 1 Jun

BARRY HUMPHRIES: THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK

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Mon 13 - Sat 18 Jun

THE DANCE OF DEATH

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ROCKY HORROR SHOW

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THE DA VINCI CODE

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welcome Welcome to our Spring/Summer Season. I want to start by thanking all of you who have supported us through this latest Omicron wave.

We were recovering nicely and looking forward to a brilliant panto season when Omicron hit. Our panto was already fully rehearsed and we had shows lined up well into the Spring when suddenly advance ticket sales stopped and our industry went into a blind panic again. As ever, the magnificent team of staff and volunteers here at the Arts Theatre rose to the challenge. New COVID protocols were put in place and we were able to welcome nearly 25,000 of you, including many schoolchildren and groups, to Aladdin. Things were a little less calm backstage.

As COVID ravaged through the panto company we battled to keep the show on stage. At one point six of the fourteen actors were off, musicians had to be replaced mid-show and our depleted stage crew took on new levels of multitasking.

You, our audiences, were all amazing, joining in with what felt like a wartime spirit and together we made it happen.

It felt like one of our greatest achievements and we could not have done it without you. Thank you from everyone at the Arts Theatre and the Company of Aladdin.

Broadway and West End triumphs; it’s time to do the Time Warp again with the ever-popular Rocky Horror Show and embark an unforgettable journey with Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

As Omicron took hold, we sadly had to cancel or postpone a number of shows in our Spring season, but we have now managed to get things back on track and put together a fantastic and varied season. Opera is back with English Touring Opera bringing us a double bill of Puccini’s La bohème and Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Golden Cockerel. The ever-popular BalletBoyz return with their thrilling take on modern dance. Younger audience members are well served from their first steps into our Theatre with The Smartest Giant in Town to the very best in drama with Robert Icke’s new version of Animal Farm, Michael Morpurgo’s tale of courage and devotion Private Peaceful and J B Priestley’s classic tale An Inspector Calls.

Thank you as ever for your steadfast support and I hope that I will see you again very soon at Cambridge Arts Theatre.

Those of you needing a pick-me-up after the COVID gloom will enjoy Cluedo, a spoof thriller from the director of The Play That Goes Wrong or the homage to Morecambe and Wise The Play What I Wrote, with the obligatory appearance of a famous guest star each evening. We are thrilled to present Beautiful – The Carole King Musical fresh from its

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If you, like me, have missed first class theatre during the pandemic this is the season to re-establish your theatregoing habit. We are delighted to be co-producing a new adaptation of Strindberg’s The Dance of Death starring the fabulous Lindsay Duncan and Hilton McRae; Gryff Rhys Jones and Janie Dee star in An Hour and a Half Late, a tale of marital meltdown; Mathew Horne and Keith Allen bring to life Pinter’s masterpiece The Homecoming, exploring the brutal politics of a dysfunctional family and Patrick Duffy makes a welcome return to the stage in the classic Broadway thriller Catch Me if You Can. Film fans are in for a treat with stage adaptations of Fatal Attraction and the hugely popular The Da Vinci Code. The feel-good comedy drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, about a game group of retirees re-shaping their lives in a dilapidated Indian hotel, promises to be the big hit of the season.

We will continue to do our best to look after you when you visit our Theatre, whatever current COVID regulations are in place, so please be sure to check our website for our latest advice before you visit us.

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

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS, FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS

SUPPORTERS’ CIRCLE MEMBERS PRODUCER

Lily Bacon & Andy Harter; Baroness Cohen & Mr Jim Cohen; Adam Glinsman; David & Susan Rapley; Paul Taylor; William & Wendy Topham

DIRECTOR

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

PRINCIPAL

Matti Aijala; Simon & Jennifer Aldridge; Lord Archer & Dame Mary Archer; Paul & Ann Bailey; Mark Bush; Sir Geoffrey & Lady Olwen Cass; Charles & Angela Chadwyck-Healey; John & Charlotte Chambers; David Charters & Penny Morris; Timothy Cribb; John & Jennifer Crompton; Sir Richard Dearlove; Stuart & Brenda Evans; Shaun & Pauline Grady; Margaret Grass; Abby Green; Gavin & Lucinda Howard; Roger & Susan May; Amy Mokady; Rory Morrison-Smith; Geraldine Plunkett; Matthew & Sally Punshon; Mary Rayner; Alan & Barbara Richardson; Colin & Cora Roberts; Audrey Thomas

ACTOR

Steve Alsop; Ann Austen; Alexandra Bailie Baker; Peter Baker; Chris & Margaret Baker; Mr & Mrs Ballisat; Mr & Mrs Bates; John Beadsmoore; Martin Bedwell; Sarah Bradfield; Paul & Amanda Brooker; Francis & Jo Burkitt; Gordon & Julie Campbell; Christine Carpenter; Suranga Chandratillake; Ursula Cheyne; Isabel Clare; Timothy Clarke; Geoffrey Cook; Fiona Cornish; Richard & Caroline Crane; David & Jane Dandy; Peter & Viv Dee; Guy & Veronica Edwards; Shirley Ellis; Lorraine Fahey; Mr J & Mrs S Farmer; Amanda Farnsworth; Bernard Farrant; Barry Fuchs & Lauren Kisser; Glen & Julie Gadsby; Rachel Gardner; K J Gentle; Emma Giddings; Gyles Glover; Victoria Goodbody; Helen Groves & Justin Lee; Martin Harmer & Wendy Lamb; Stuart Henderson; Fran Hester; Bernadette Howells; Joanna Hulme; Anthony P Hurden; C Jenkins; Gillian Kiddy; David & Michelle King; Christiane Krueger; Patrick Lavelle; Brandi Leach; Hester Lees-Jeffries; Mr S & Mrs J Leslie; Ian & Annette Lines; Gillian Littlewood; Janet Luck; Caleb & Anna Marchent; Michael McConville; The Hon. Justice Maura McGowan; Julia Money; Lorna Morgan; Adrian & Siobhan Cassidy; Roger & Josephine Hall; Alastair & Paru Oatey; Carolyn Parsons; Rosemary Payne; John Pell; Helen Pemberton; Jessica Plumbley; Chris Potter; John Prestage; Susan Richards; Anthony Roberts; Mr & Mrs Johnnie Sam; Christopher Schwick; Brian Shaffer; John Short; Ian Sims; Christopher & Cherrill Skey; Brian Sloan; Iain & Irena Spence; Mr A J & Dame Veronica Sutherland; Martin Taylor; Paul & Eileen Treadwell; Gerry Tucker; Anthony Upshall; Mariana Vaschetto; Astrid Whiskin; Eva Whitton; Alexander Wright; Anonymous

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The Public Interest Foundation The Chailey Charitable Settlement

The Anthony & Elizabeth Mellows Charitable Settlement

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For One Night Only SUNDAY 13 MARCH & SUNDAY 3 APRIL

CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS

Following a string of successful performances, Cambridge Footlights are back by popular demand with two nights of hilarious comedy!

Cambridge Footlights are the world-famous comedy troupe who first aired the talents of some of the foremost British comedians and actors of this century. Founded in 1880, this university drama society boasts an impressive alumni including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Trevor Nunn and Peter Shaffer.

Join Footlights as they showcase the finest sketches, songs and stand-up from some of the country’s finest student comedians. Early booking is highly recommended!

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SUNDAY 24 APRIL

A DIVA AND A PIANO: LESLEY GARRETT

‘A natural effervescent and powerhouse voice’ FINANCIAL TIMES

Join Britain’s most popular soprano Lesley Garrett for a delightful evening of song, reminiscences and chat. Accompanied by pianist Anna Tilbrook, Lesley’s behind-the-scenes anecdotes will give audiences a unique insight into her life on the stage.

As well as performing operas and concerts both in the UK and internationally, Lesley Garrett has recently returned to English National Opera for the world premiere production of Nico Muhly’s Marnie.

7.30PM: £23/£28/£35

Anna Tilbrook is one of Britain’s most exciting pianists, with a considerable reputation in song recitals and chamber music.

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SUNDAY 22 MAY

MY NAME IS WHY: LEMN SISSAY This is Lemn’s life story: a story of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope, cruelty and triumph.

Lemn Sissay will read from his Sunday Times bestselling memoir, reflecting on a childhood in care, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so, exploring the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home.

Infused with all the lyricism and power you would expect from one of the nation’s best-loved poets, this moving, frank and timely event is the result of a life spent asking questions and a celebration of the redemptive power of creativity.

Followed by a Q&A with the audience.

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For One Night Only

TUESDAY 31 MAY – WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE

BARRY HUMPHRIES: THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK National treasure Barry Humphries will take you on a revelatory trip through his colourful life and theatrical career with his new show The Man Behind the Mask.

An intimate, confessional evening seasoned with highly personal, sometimes startling, and occasionally outrageous stories.

The UK welcomed Dame Edna with open arms, immediately becoming a household favourite and filling our living rooms with many years of laughter. Barry’s other alter egos included Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone.

Barry peels off his mask to introduce the man behind the clown.

“This is a show in which I am the principal character; it’s not Les, it’s not Edna, it’s not Sandy Stone. It is really about this character called ‘me’.

I’m not in disguise,” Humphries says.

Audiences can expect a virtuoso, comic, solo performance filled with laughter, drama and surprise. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and the magic of technology may even allow appearances – or interruptions – by unexpected guests.

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

Adapted & Directed by ROBERT Set and Costume Designer

BUNNY CHRISTIE

ICKE

Puppet Designer and Director

TOBY OLIÉ

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

From the director of The Play That Goes Wrong

Starring

MICHELLE COLLINS as Miss Scarlett and DANIEL CASEY as Professor Plum

T H E H I L A R I O U S W H O D U N N I T P L AY Was it Miss Scarlett, with the revolver in the dining room, or Professor Plum, with the lead pipe in the library…?

Based on the hit 1985 film Clue and the classic board game, Cluedo is an exciting, brand-new comedy thriller starring Michelle Collins and Daniel Casey.

When Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock, Reverend Green, Mrs. White and Colonel Mustard arrive at a party one stormy evening, they are surprised to find they have all received the same intriguing invitation from Lord Boddy. It soon becomes clear that they all have something to hide as the mystery and hysteria grows and the inhabitants of Boddy Manor are killed off with a variety of familiar weapons, leaving everyone to wonder, who will be next!

Directed by award-winning Mark Bell, this hilarious spoof of a thriller will keep you guessing as you try to work out whodunnit…. with what... and where!

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MONDAY 21 – SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY DAVID PUGH AND THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BIRMINGHAM REP PRESENTS

By Hamish McColl and Sean Foley and, of course, Eddie Braben

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‘AUDIENCES WEEP WITH LAUGHTER’ THE OBSERVER

‘HILARIOUS. THE GAGS COME THICK AND FAST PRODUCING A KIND OF COMIC DELIRIUM’ THE GUARDIAN

‘A GLORIOUS BRILLIANTLY JUDGED TRIUMPH’

‘I LAUGHED UNTIL I CRIED’

DAILY TELEGRAPH

INDEPENDENT

When The Play What I Wrote opened in London’s West End, every single review was a rave, every show a sell-out and it won every major theatre award. The Sunday Times called it ‘a triumph’ and The Observer said ‘audiences weep with laughter’.

Thom has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution called ‘A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple’. Dennis, on the other hand, wants to continue with their double act. He believes that if they perform a tribute to Morecambe and Wise, Thom’s confidence will be restored and the double act will go on. But first Dennis needs to persuade a guest star to appear in the play what Thom wrote...

With a mystery guest star at every performance, this ‘recklessly, tear-inducingly funny show’ (The Guardian) is ‘a loving celebration of comic genius which is itself touched with comic genius’ (Daily Telegraph).

Previous mystery guest stars have included Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Radcliffe, Kylie Minogue, Nigel Havers, Tom Hiddleston, Sue Holderness, Charles Dance, Dawn French and Sting. Who will you see when you see The Play What I Wrote?

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TUESDAY 15 – SATURDAY 19 MARCH JONATHAN CHURCH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION OF

by Stephen Wyatt 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.

Age guidance 9+

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SUNDAY 20 – TUESDAY 22 MARCH BALLETBOYZ PRESENT

BalletBoyz Deluxe

‘It doesn’t matter what they dance.

The result is always the same – fantastic’ THE TIMES

Bold, boisterous and beautiful: BalletBoyz are back!

Meet the eight extraordinary young dancers who feature in this explosion of mesmeric dance, fused with the witty and distinctive BalletBoyz trademark use of film and behind the scenes content.

Winners of numerous awards across the world, BalletBoyz are one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in dance.

Thrilling audiences and critics with their unique style, BalletBoyz blend achingly beautiful dance, both exhilarating and graceful, with stunning music and film.

Deluxe features work by some of the world’s most exciting artists, including choreographer Xie Xin, composer Jiang Shaofeng, Punchdrunk’s Maxine Doyle and jazz musician and composer Cassie Kinoshi of the Mercury-nominated SEED Ensemble.

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WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH – SATURDAY 2 APRIL CAMBRIDGE OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott An amateur production presented through Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)

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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 singalong 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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MONDAY 4 – SATURDAY 9 APRIL PW PRODUCTIONS, THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS AND JULYAN LTD PRESENT

GRIFF RHYS JONES

JANIE DEE

A PLAY CO-WRITTEN BY

GERALD SIBLEYRAS AND JEAN DELL ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY

BELINDA LANG

‘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

STAR in

KEITH ALLEN

‘FIFTY YEARS AFTER ITS LONDON PREMIERE, HAROLD PINTER’S PLAY CONTINUES TO PUZZLE, ASTONISH AND DELIGHT’

THE GUARDIAN

DIRECTED BY JAMIE GLOVER “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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WEDNESDAY 20 – SATURDAY 23 APRIL ENGLISH TOURING OPERA PRESENT

LA BOHÈME

BY PUCCINI

SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES WEDNESDAY 20, FRIDAY 22 & SATURDAY 23 APRIL

THE GOLDEN COCKEREL

BY RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

SUNG IN ENGLISH WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

THURSDAY 21 APRIL

English Touring Opera returns to Cambridge with a poetic production of the most popular of operas and a lively new production of a comic Russian fantasy.

Puccini’s La bohème is a story of young love, starting on Christmas Eve in a Parisian garret. On this festive, snowy night the lovers draw close, but poverty forces them apart in a story told with the most memorable music, from 'Che gelida manina' to the shattering brass chords announcing Mimi’s death. ETO’s muchpraised production, in period dress and inventive designs, sung in Italian, promises to break every heart and breathe joy into the spirit of everyone who has ever wanted love.

The Golden Cockerel was the final – and favourite – opera of Rimsky-Korsakov, the brilliant Russian whose exotic orchestration has made similar works such as Scheherazade so popular. A daring satire on the last days of the Romanov empire, and in particular the debacle of the Russo-Japanese War, it is as explosive as it is charming. Led by new ETO Music Director Gerry Cornelius and ETO Director James Conway, with Grant Doyle (ETO's Macbeth) in the role of the sleepy Emporer Dodon, this should be an evening of fantasy, mischief and enough musical delight to ice a lemon cake!

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MONDAY 25 – SATURDAY 30 APRIL

STARRING

OLIVER FARNWORTH AND SUSIE AMY 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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WEDNESDAY 4 – SUNDAY 8 MAY LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE AND FIERYLIGHT PRESENT

★★★★

‘A joy’ EVENING STANDARD

The Arts Theatre aims to care for every patron as an individual, on

There are parking spaces for customers with disabilities in 4 location Peas Hill; 2 on Wheeler Street; 7 on King’s Parade and 36 in the Gran mobility requirements, please advise the Box Office when booking t allocate you the correct space. Mobility scooters cannot be accomm We have five house wheelchairs (including one electric) available fo subject to availability.

‘Absolutely lovely’

George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes.

Now he’s the smartest giant in town… until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!

This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear.

Age guidance 3+ Running time 50 minutes (without an interval)

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The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2002 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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TIMEOUT We have a Sennheiser infra-red hearing enhancement system, desig

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THURSDAY:can10.30AM & 1.30PM Some of our FRIDAY: 10.30AM &performances 1.30PM are BSL INTERPRETED. The British Sign La the right of the stage, where they will interpret dialogue, as it is s SATURDAY:to10.30AM, 1.30PM & 4PM CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES; words will appear, as they are spoken SUNDAY: 10.30AM & 1.30PM on a screen positioned above or to the side of the stage.

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TUESDAY 10 – SATURDAY 21 MAY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY AND IN LONDON BY PAUL BLAKE, SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING AND MIKE BOSNER

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THE BROADWAY AND WEST END HIT MUSICAL

A NATURAL WOMAN • TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY IT MIGHT AS WELL RAIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND • SO FAR AWAY UP ON THE ROOF • LOCOMOTION

A brand new production of the award-winning West End and Broadway show Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, comes to Cambridge.

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of hit song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof and The Locomotion.

Age guidance 10+

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MONDAY 23 – SATURDAY 28 MAY BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

To what lengths is a person prepared to go?

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

PATRICK DUFFY LINDA PURL GRAY O’BRIEN

A GRIPPING THRILLER OF TWISTS AND TURNS

BY JACK WEINSTOCK AND WILLIE GILBERT Based on the French play Trap for a Lonely Man

by Robert Thomas

DIRECTED BY

BOB TOMSON DESIGNED BY

JULIE GODFREY LIGHTING BY

CHRIS DAVEY

‘A game of homicide and red herrings… a resourceful mystery’

‘Ingenious’

THE NEW YORK POST

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM

Dallas legend Patrick Duffy (The Man from Atlantis, Step by Step) and Linda Purl (Happy Days, Homeland) fly in from Hollywood to star alongside Gray O’Brien (Peak Practice, Coronation Street), leading the cast in the exciting new production of the classic Broadway thriller.

Inspector Levine is called to a house in the remote Catskill mountains to investigate the disappearance of newly married Elizabeth Corban. But when Elizabeth suddenly turns up, her husband seems surprised and the plot develops more twists than a corkscrew.

Adapted from French writer Robert Thomas’ play Trap for a Lonely Man, this highly entertaining mystery has been the subject of three successful screenplays.

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access

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

There are parking spaces for customers with disabilities in 4 locations near the Peas Hill; 2 on Wheeler Street; 7 on King’s Parade and 36 in the Grand Arcade c

requirements,7.30PM please advise the Box Office when booking tickets so w MONDAY mobility – SATURDAY, allocate you the correct space. Mobility scooters cannot be accommodated ins AND THURSDAY & SATURDAY, 2.30PM: We have five house wheelchairs (including one electric) available for use durin £25/£35/£40/£45 subject to availability.

We have a Sennheiser infra-red hearing enhancement system, designed to he

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

of our performances are BSL INTERPRETED. The British Sign Language in BSLSome PERFORMANCE, SEE PAGE 28 to the right of the stage, where they will interpret dialogue, as it is spoken. We

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES; words will appear, as they are spoken or whenev 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 request. Guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium, please inform the Box Of booking, so that they can allocate the relevant ticket. We programme a numb AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES throughout the year; the describer will ex happening, visually, on stage throughout the performance and this is relayed A pre-show touch tour of the set is often available.

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MONDAY 13 – SATURDAY 18 JUNE ARCOLA THEATRE, CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE, ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON, THEATRE ROYAL BATH AND OXFORD PLAYHOUSE PRESENT

Lindsay Hilton Duncan McRae August Strindberg’s

Lindsay Duncan

Adapted by

Hilton McRae

Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Directed by

Mehmet Ergen As their 40th wedding anniversary approaches, Alice and Edgar are locked in a bitter struggle. They’ve driven away their children and their friends. Their relationship is sustained by taunts and recriminations. When a newcomer breaks into the midst of the fray, their insular lives threaten to spin out of control. Laced with biting humour, The Dance of Death is August Strindberg’s landmark drama about a marriage pushed to its limits.

Olivier and Tony Award winner Lindsay Duncan stars as Alice. One of our best-loved actresses, Lindsay is well-known for her BAFTA nominated performances on screen in Alan Bleasdale’s G.B.H and Stephen Poliakoff’s Shooting the Past. Hilton McRae’s numerous credits in his forty year stage and screen career include Mansfield Park, Monarch of the Glen, Far From The Madding Crowd and the multi award-winning HBO drama, Chernobyl.

Oscar winning playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Her Naked Skin, National Theatre) reunites with Arcola Theatre's co-founder and Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen for the world premiere of a thrilling new version.

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MONDAY 20 – SATURDAY 25 JUNE

‘STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ EVENING STANDARD

Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, Rocky Horror Show returns as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp.

Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter.

It’s an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity.

Age guidance 12+ (this show contains rude parts!)

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TUESDAY 5 – SATURDAY 9 JULY

ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED THEATRE SHOWS OF 2022 EXPERIENCE THE WORLD-WIDE SENSATION LIVE ON STAGE

DANNY JOHN-JULES AND INTRODUCING

HANNAH ROSE CATON

‘AN EXHILARATING, BREATHLESS THRILLER-CHASE. BLOCKBUSTER PERFECTION’ THE NEW YORK TIMES

The blockbuster story that captivated the world is now an epic stage thriller.

The curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of baffling codes. Follow the pulse-racing journey as Professor Robert Langdon, and fellow cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Hannah Rose Caton) attempt to solve the riddles, leading to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and beyond, deep into the vault of history. With guidance from teacher and friend Sir Leigh Teabing, played by family favourite Danny John-Jules (Red Dwarf, Death in Paradise), Langdon and Neveu embark on a breathless race through the streets of Europe. The pair must decipher the labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever.

Based on the best-selling novel of this century, with over 100 million copies sold, unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in the world premiere stage adaptation of the international phenomenon and uncover the truth in the greatest thriller of the past 2,000 years.

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TUESDAY 11 – SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER PW PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

The National Theatre’s Landmark Production Returns

J B PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER

AN INSPECTOR CALLS DIRECTED BY

STEPHEN DALDRY

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of J B Priestley’s classic thriller returns.

Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 4 million people worldwide.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.

Age guidance 10+

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★★★★★ ‘Spectacular. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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TUESDAY 22 – SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER

Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine and they embrace the vibrancy of modern-day India, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places.

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime.

Star casting to be announced!

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assisted performances THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE Audio Described Saturday 26 February, 2.30pm BALLETBOYZ Audio Described

Tuesday 22 March, 7.30pm

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Relaxed Performance Thursday 5 May, 10.30am CATCH ME IF YOU CAN BSL Interpreted

Wednesday 25 May, 7.30pm

ROCKY HORROR SHOW Captioned Thursday 23 June, 7.30pm Audio Described Saturday 25 June, 5pm

pre-show talks

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post-show talks

ANIMAL FARM Tuesday 8 February, 6.30pm

THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE Tuesday 22 February, 7.30pm

PRIVATE PEACEFUL Tuesday 15 March, 6.30pm

BALLETBOYZ Monday 21 March, 7.30pm

ENGLISH TOURING OPERA Wednesday 20 April, 6.30pm Thursday 21 April, 6.30pm Friday 22 April, 6.30pm Saturday 23 April, 6.30pm

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education Cambridge Arts Theatre programmes a diverse range of shows in order to supplement and support all stages of the national curriculum. We offer a variety of activities and materials designed to complement performances and provide classroom resources so that your students’ educational experience doesn’t end with the final curtain.

ANIMAL FARM

Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 February George Orwell’s world-famous fable tells the story of a revolution and its aftermath, as the animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves. Reimagined by an award-winning creative team, Animal Farm is a dynamic, daring and contemporary take on a timeless story, perfect for Key Stage 3 students and above.

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN

Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 May This musical, puppet-filled adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s bestselling picture book The Smartest Giant in Town is a heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need – the perfect introduction to live theatre for Nursery/ Reception children and above.

Suitable for ages 3+

Suitable for ages 11+ (contains strong language)

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 March Michael Morpurgo’s awardwinning novel tells the tale of the Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, set against the epic backdrop of WWI. A story of courage, devotion, family and friendship, it explores the lengths a young soldier will go to, to fight for what is right.

Ideal for Key Stage 3 students and above.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 October This pivotal production of J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls has thrilled over 4 million people worldwide and its profound message is more relevant now than ever. This is a must-see for a whole generation of theatregoers, particularly Key Stage 4 English students.

Suitable for ages 10+

Suitable for ages 9+

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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 we can offer you a full refund (T’s and C’s apply), 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 28 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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