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Jimmy Carr – The Gagging Order Tour Saturday 19 May 8pm uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
. . . to the summer season at Cambridge Corn Exchange, which offers a great selection of entertainment for all, from ballet to children’s favourites, rock, pop and comedy, and starts and ends with world-class classical concerts! In May, the final concert of our current Classical Concert Series is performed by one of Europe’s most distinguished orchestras, the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, (see details 13 series inside). We are also delighted to of the 2012/13 welcome the internationally renowned Academy of Ancient Music with Handel’s Royal Music in September.
Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be a hilarious night out . . . let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Over 16s only
Sally Morgan – An Audience With Sally Morgan Monday 21 May 7.30pm • Tickets £23.50 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Sally Morgan, star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally On The Road, returns for another phenomenal nationwide tour. Sally’s live stage shows are completely unpredictable; no two shows are ever the same. Although the show is extremely entertaining due to Sally’s warm and bubbly personality, the evening is about witnessing mediumship in it's rawest form. Often referred to as the ‘Psychic to the Stars’, Sally has read for many celebrities over the years including George Michael, Uma Thurman and more recently Alesha Dixon and The Only Way Is Essex heartthrob Mark Wright. Book your seats now, because as they say.seeing is believing!
www.sallymorgan.tv
In between, enjoy some of the best comedy around, from Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Rhys Darby. And Douglas Adams’ fans have a treat in July, as Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Live reunites the legendary radio and TV cast in a new stage production of the original radio show.
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Berlin Symphony Orchestra The final concert of the 2011–12 Classical Concert Series Conductor Alexander Liebreich Soloist Kit Armstrong, Piano Beethoven Overture Egmont Op. 84 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K.467 (Elvira Madigan) Beethoven Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
But whilst the summer may be approaching, now is the time to start planning your Christmas events! This Christmas, we’re presenting an excitingly different selection of festive treats that offer something for everyone! From the classy, sassy sophistication of the musical Chicago to the fizztickling family fun of George’s Marvellous Medicine, we’re kicking off the festivities with a specially commissioned family concert of Christmas classical music featuring some of your favourite carols to sing along to. We hope to welcome you soon. Steve Bagnall Cultural Facilities Manager
Saturday 16 March 2013
www.jimmycarr.com
We are very pleased to end our season on a high note with a visit from one of Europe’s most distinguished orchestras, the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Sponsored by
See details of our 2012-13 Concert Series later in this brochure.
Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show
Simon Amstell – The Numb Tour + Daniel Simonsen
‘A Foot In The Door’ World Tour 2012
Wednesday 23 May 8pm • Tickets £21
Saturday 2 June 7.30pm • Tickets £27.50
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The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter (Grandma’s House) and presenter (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new stand-up tour for 2012. Intensely vulnerable and painfully honest, Amstell attempts again to heal himself in public, following 2009’s critically acclaimed Do Nothing tour.
www.simonamstell.co.uk
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Having performed to over a quarter of a million fans in UK & Europe in 2011, Brit Floyd returns to the UK to perform its brand new show. Celebrating the release of A Foot In The Door, the new official Pink Floyd ‘Best Of’ album, the performance will include Pink Floyd’s best work – as selected In personally by Pink Floyd band members themselves. association
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A Wild Life: An Audience with Steve Backshall Sunday 3 June 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets £19.50, senior citizens & under 16s £16.50 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
The popular award-winning television adventurer Steve Backshall talks about his expeditions, encounters with wild wonders, the mysteries of the natural world and his new novel Tiger Wars. ‘Natural history’s next big star . . . the next David Attenborough.' Sunday Express www.stevebackshall.com PLEASE NOTE: Suitable for children of 8 years and over.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters The Revolver Tour Saturday 26 May 8pm
Rhod Gilbert The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo Saturday 9 June 8pm • Tickets £25 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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An overture of five uninterrupted rock and roll tunes announces Elvis Costello and the Imposters to the stage, after which members of the audience are invited to spin the gigantic vaudevillian contraption and select the next song.
Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling stand-up DVDs, multi-award winning Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show. His stand-up rants on life’s minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he's a more mellow fellow altogether. He's now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him.
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Elvis Costello brings the Spectacular Spinning Songbook to the UK.
Stewart Francis Outstanding In His Field Friday 15 June 8pm • Tickets £18.50 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! ‘A brilliant comic brain . . . this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard’. The Guardian ‘Perfectly crafted gags’. Sunday Times
Sir Ranulph Fiennes Everest, The Eiger and more Monday 25 June 8pm • Tickets £18 Senior citizens, students & under 16s £16 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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Dowsing for Sound Liquid State Saturday 16 June 7.30pm • Tickets £14, senior citizens, students & under 16s £12, under 5s free. Family ticket (max 2 adults) £43 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Dowsing for Sound is Cambridge’s leading community musical collective. Described as exhilarating, challenging and unpredictable, they comprise sixty voices and a fearless house band which includes timpani, jazz trumpet and fusion fiddle. Performing original choral arrangements that range from Canadian introspection to divine funk, Scottish mouth music to indie triumphs and Scandinavian soundscapes to soaring club anthems.
www.dowsingforsound.com
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is the only man alive ever to have travelled around the Earth's circumpolar surface (more people have been on the moon!). Interviewed on stage about his expeditions to The Eiger and to Everest with footage (some unseen) and photographs, Sir Ranulph explains what it takes to stand on top of the world, and raise well over a million pounds for Marie Curie. ‘The World’s Greatest Living Explorer.’ Guinness Book of Records
www.ranulphfiennes.co.uk
Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation Saturday 23 June 8pm • Tickets £20 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
One of comedy’s most innovative thinkers is back, and he’s formed a double act . . . with a projector screen. They’d like to show you their powerpoint presentation. Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it’s not just for business meetings. ‘Gorman has seen his stock rise to such an extent that he’s poised, as never before, to make the leap from cult figure to mainstream phenomenon.’ Daily Telegraph
www.davegorman.com
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea Friday 29 June 11.30am & 2.30pm Saturday 30 June 11am Tickets £10, schools £8.50 Buy 10 tickets get 11th free uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Got To Be Michael Saturday 30 June 7.30pm Tickets £22.50, senior citizens, students & under 16s £19.50 Family ticket (max 2 adults) £72. Buy 9 tickets get 10th free uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Got To Be Michael is a celebration of Michael Jackson’s life and music including his early years, with respected Michael Jackson impersonator Ben and Jackson 5 tribute group J5. A fully costumed, choreographed show presented In association with with a live 6-piece band, dancers and special effects lighting show.
www.michaeljacksonuk.com
Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr, adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood. This much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised! ‘ . . . a tot’s Glastonbury.’ Daily Mail In association with ‘A modern classic.’ The Independent
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Rhys Darby Friday 13 July 8pm • Tickets £20 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Actor and comedian Rhys Darby, best known as Murray the band manager in Flight of the Conchords, is back with a new stand-up show. Rhys takes us on an autobiographical journey from meek geek to king of cool, promising to combine everything he’s best known for: surreal musings, hilarious stories from his life and a healthy dollop of nonsense and fantasy. ‘The important question is, is he as funny without the Conchords? The answer is a resounding yes!’ Perth Now
www.rhysdarby.com
Patti Smith and her Band Monday 10 September 7.30pm • Tickets £25 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Last year, singer-songwriter Patti Smith was listed amongst Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, as well as one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists. Now the ‘Godmother of Punk’ brings her latest tour to Cambridge. Smith was a highly influential component of the New York City punk rock scene with her 1975 debut album Horses. This tour celebrates the anticipated release of her eleventh studio album, Banga, Smith’s first collection of original material since 2004.
Monday 16 – Tuesday 17 July 7.30pm Tickets £27, £24.50, £22 Senior citizens, under 16s & students £2 off uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
An instant classic on its launch as a radio series, Douglas Adams’ immortal creation explodes back into life! This groundbreaking new stage production re-unites the legendary radio and TV cast who are joined on stage by a series of VIP Guest Voices Of The Book. Directed by Dirk Maggs, this adventure introduces newcomers of all ages to Vogons, Babel Fish, Marvin the Paranoid Android, and allows them to explore the unique and hilarious Whole General Mish Mash According To Douglas Adams.
www.hitchhikerslive.com
Ruddigore Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic comic operetta Saturday 28 July 7.30pm • Tickets £15 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
In the village of Rederring all the young men love Rose Maybud! This includes Robin Oakapple, the Baronet of Ruddigore in disguise. His younger brother Despard bears the burden of a witch’s curse; to commit a crime every day or die in agony. In this hilarious, sparkling Gilbert and Sullivan operetta find out how Robin wins the love of Rose and finds a unique solution to the curse! Performed by award-winning South Anglia Savoy Players.
www.southanglia.com
www.pattismith.net
Cambridge News Job Fair Wednesday 12 September 10am – 5pm • FREE uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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You’ll find a huge range of employers at the event – from technology and engineering through to sales and care work. There will be presentations throughout the day and you can get career advice from Next Step, Connexions and Job Centre.
For more information, visit www.cambridge-news.co.uk/jobfair2012
Sandi Toksvig Live – My Valentine Saturday 22 September 8pm • Tickets £18.50 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Comedian, novelist, actor, broadcaster, show-off and international treasure, Sandi Toksvig is embarking on her first major UK solo tour in years to celebrate the publication of her new novel Valentine Grey. Long-standing host of Radio Four’s News Quiz and Excess Baggage and regular QI panelist, Sandi will be touring a brand new, uniquely witty evening of stand-up, stories and fascinating facts. Sandi will be signing copies of Valentine Grey after the show.
Friday 26 October 2012 • 7.30pm
Friday 15 February 2013 • 7.30pm
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Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Soloist Borodin Rachmaninov Sibelius
Oliver Gooch Viv McLean, piano Prince Igor Overture Piano Concerto No. 3 Symphony No. 5
Conductor Soloist Bernstein Lutoslawski Mendelssohn Mahler
Jacek Kaspszyk Agata Szymczewska, violin Candide Overture Little Suite for Orchestra Violin Concerto Symphony No. 5
Tuesday 13 November 2012 • 7.30pm
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Tuesday 16 April 2013 • 7.30pm
European Union Chamber Orchestra Conductor Hans-Peter Hofmann Soloist Julian Lloyd Webber, cello Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor Elgar Serenade for Strings Eric Whitacre The River Cam Barber Adagio for Strings Schubert Symphony No. 5
Friday 17 May 2013 • 7.30pm
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra Conductor Pavel Kogan Soloist Tatiana Kolesova, piano Rimsky-Korsakov Introduction & Three Miracles from Tsar Sultan Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B Minor
There’s something for everyone this Christmas at the Corn Exchange! This year, we’re dedicating the whole of December to a festive feast of entertainment for the whole family. Starting with a specially commissioned Christmas concert from City of London Sinfonia & the Holst Singers, with plenty of carols to join in with.
Academy of Ancient Music Handel’s Royal Music Thursday 27 September 7.30pm • Tickets £33.50, £29.50, £25 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
The Academy of Ancient Music closes a major European tour with a performance of Handel’s Royal Music. Recently proclaimed as ‘one of the world’s great orchestras’, the Academy of Ancient Music recapture the passion and energy of this music when it was first performed. The acclaimed Choir of the Academy of Ancient Music – which won the Beijing Elites Choir of the Year Award in 2009 for a performance of Handel - end the concert with the jubilant ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus from Messiah. Pre-concert talk 6.30pm Join AAM Music Director Richard Egarr for a free informal half-hour discussion about the evening’s performance, exploring the music, the instruments and the historical context. Please see Corn Exchange website for venue details
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International award winning musical Chicago brings glamour, ‘razzle dazzle’ and slick choreography to Cambridge – adding sexy sophistication to those festive nights out. Kate Rusby showcases her mix of traditional carols and folk songs with her band and a rousing brass quintet. Our family Christmas show is Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine – a hugely entertaining, magical adventure which children will love to join in with and shout out at all the crazy fun of the farmyard! The spectacular Russian State Ballet of Siberia provides a stunning finale to our Christmas season, with classic favourites The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and La Fille Mal Gardée in the new year.
An English Christmas City of London Sinfonia & the Holst Singers Saturday 1 December 7pm • Tickets £29.50, £26.50, £20
Kate Rusby at Christmas Sunday 9 December 7.30pm • Tickets £20.50 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u uu u u u
Join leading UK orchestra City of London Sinfonia and the Holst Singers for a very English Christmas concert, as they retrace the nativity story through a mixture of well loved carols, readings and the very best in Christmas music from some of our most popular living composers. Seasonal prose from Charles Dickens, John Betjeman and T.S. Eliot is interwoven amongst miniature festive masterpieces by Benjamin Britten, John Tavener, John Rutter and the nativity sequence from Handel’s majestic Messiah. There will also be plenty of well loved carols for the audience to join in the festive merriment at this unique Christmas concert.
Kate Rusby will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of her career with her hugely talented band, complete with brass quintet – a rousing Christmas celebration! Kate will showcase the carols and songs learnt through childhood in her native South Yorkshire. Come along to hear new variations of familiar carols mostly unheard outside the area together with a selection of old favourites. ‘…her songs are as crisp and even as freshly fallen snow.’ The Sun ‘Her arrangements conjured up traditional country Christmas times of yesteryear with perfect harmonies.’ The Nottingham Post
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‘Still the sexiest, most sensational musical.’ Sunday Express
Chicago The Musical Monday 3 – Saturday 8 December X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery . . . all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’ . . . so begins the international award winning musical, Chicago. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With six Tony, two Olivier, one Grammy, two Bafta and six Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block.’ The Times In association with www.chicagothemusical.co.uk
Tickets: Mon – Thu 7.30pm £35, £31.50, £27 Fri 5pm £27.50, £24.50, £20.50 Fri 8.30pm £37.50, £33, £27 Sat 5pm £37.50, £33, £27, £15 Sat 8.30pm £37.50, £33, £27 Senior citizens, students & under 16s: £3.50 off top two prices Groups 10+: £3.50 off top two prices Groups 20+: £5 off top two prices School groups: £12 on Mon 7.30pm & Fri 5.30pm No concessions available for Fri 8.30pm and Sat 8.30pm All concessions strictly subject to availability.
George’s Marvellous Medicine Thursday 13 December 2012 – Thursday 3 January 2013 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Our Christmas show this year is Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun! The Birmingham Stage Company is back on tour with a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories. It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories, Why the Whales Came and Danny the Champion of the World. If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George and his Marvellous Medicine! www.birminghamstage.com
Thur 13 Dec 1.30pm Fri 14 Dec 10.30am & 7pm Sat 15 & Sun 16 Dec 2.30pm & 7pm Tue 18 Dec 10.30am & 7pm Wed 19 Dec 1.30pm & 7pm Thur 20 Dec 10.30am & 7pm Fri 21 Dec 7pm Sat 22 Dec 2.30pm & 7pm Mon 24 Dec 2.30pm Wed 26 Dec 5pm Thur 27-Sun 30 Dec 2.30pm & 7pm Wed 2-Thur 3 Jan 2013 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets: Adults £19.50, children £14.50 Senior citizens, students & under 16s £16.50, schools £10.00. Family (max 2 adults) £64.00
Tea Dances
TEACHERS CLUB
Tickets £2.50 Dance the afternoon away with good friends and wonderful music in the Guildhall Large Hall, with the following keyboard players:
Wednesday 23 May 1 – 4pm
Our Teachers Club is free to join, open to teachers at all local schools, and offers:
Jubilee Tea Dance with Leigh Murfet
Advance information on what’s coming up at the venue. Ticket discounts, making your outing as affordable as possible. Special offers such as free tickets for teachers.
Wednesday 12 September 1 – 4pm
David Last For other events go to www.cambridge.gov.uk/guildhall
Artistic Director: Sergei Bobrov Music Director and Chief Conductor: Anatoly Tchepurnoi X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
La Fille Mal Gardée
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Friday 4 January 7.30pm
The Nutcracker Saturday 5 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, midnight strikes, toy dolls spring to life, and we are taken through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…
Swan Lake Sunday 6 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm The greatest romantic ballet of all time, brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all, exquisite ensemble pieces, memorable pas de deux and breathtaking solos. t All tickets purchased by credit or debit card are subject to a £2 fee.
‘A spectacle of wonderfully choreographed group routines and awe-inspiring solo performances.’ Southern Daily Echo
If you are a teacher and would like to join the Teachers Club, simply send an email with your contact details to shows@cambridge.gov.uk.
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The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia
With plenty of ribbons, romance and rivalry, La Fille Mal Gardée is a gentle tale of love thwarted, unrequited and found and a masterpiece of comedy. Complete with virtuoso pas de deux, maypole and clog dances, this ballet conjures up a world of pastoral simplicity, and is one of the oldest ballets still regularly performed.
The Corn Exchange has a full and diverse programme of entertainment. Among our wide range of performances, there are many shows that are educational as well as enjoyable!
A FUN DAY OUT for the Fri 4 Jan: La Fille Mal Gardée 7.30pm Sat 5 Jan: Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 6 Jan: Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm £34, £29.50, £23.50 2.30pm £30, £25, £20 Groups 10+ 10% off Groups 20+ 20% off Senior citzizens & students £18 (matinee only) Under 16s: £15 any seat Book two ballets and save £5.00 www.raymondgubbay.co.uk
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Friday 6 – Sunday 8 July Cambridge City Council FREE presents a range of FREE* exciting and fun activities for all ages during the summer months.
Wednesday 20 – Monday 25 June
Midsummer Fair Midsummer Common Cambridge’s oldest and biggest travelling fun fair and market! Fair times: Wed 20 June 2.30pm – 11pm Thursday 21 June 5pm – 11pm Friday 22 June 2.30pm – 11pm Saturday 23 June 12midday – 11pm Sunday 24 June 2pm – 9pm Monday 25 June 5pm – 11pm Historic civic procession and opening ceremony 6.30pm
The Big Weekend Parker’s Piece Three days of free entertainment on Parker’s Piece, in the heart of Cambridge including the arrival of the Olympic Torch
Friday The weekend gets started on Friday night with an evening of live music on the main stage, headlined by funk-pop band The Noisettes – followed by a fantastic firework finale supported by Deloitte.
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Selected Sundays from June to Sept
In addition to a day of live music and family fun, Saturday sees the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Cambridge! A special stage on Parker’s Piece will welcome the Torch on its long journey. Then the people of Cambridge take to the stage in a spectacular community-based event produced by Same Sky (supported by Napp and Ridgeons).
Jazz & Brass
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In the Parks Jazz and Brass bands playing in some of Cambridge’s parks, free for all to enjoy.
s 10 June, Soham Comrades, Jesus Green s 24 June, City Of Ely Military Band,
Cherry Hinton Hall s 5 Aug, Rosie Val & The Cambridge Jazz & Co, Jesus Green s 19 Aug, Opos 17, Cherry Hinton Hall s 9 Sept, Cottenham Brass, Jesus Green s 23 Sept, Lakenheath Silver Band, Cherry Hinton Hall * There is a charge for fairground rides
On Sunday, come and celebrate the very best of Asian Culture at the annual Cambridge Mela, with music, stalls, catering and fun workshops – and live world music acts throughout the day. And on Saturday and Sunday there will be loads of fun stuff going on: s science workshops and experiments at The Fun Lab, supported by Napp s sports challenges and demos in the John Lewis Sports Zone s Big Dance Marquee s Big Screen outdoor cinema s Village Green with stocks and duckpond s a wide range of food and drink from the market stalls plus a bar marquee.
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cambridge comedy festival 2012 The Cambridge Comedy Festival returns to the city with 40 shows over 6 days, with some of the worlds finest stand-up comedians, presenting previews of their brand new Edinburgh shows.
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Four nights of hilarious stand-up comedy and cabaret brought to you in association with the Jesterlarf Comedy Club and Cambridge City Council, providers of the Comedy Marquee Club on Jesus Green
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GENERAL INFORMATION How to find us Cambridge Corn Exchange is on Wheeler Street, in the city centre, around the corner from Market Square behind the Guildhall. The Box Office is located a few doors down from the venue. For SatNav, use CB2 3QE.
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HOW TO BOOK
How to book
• Online booking Available at www.cornex.co.uk.
• By phone Please call the Box Office on 01223 357851 for all bookings.
• In person The Box Office is open:
There are a number of car parks near the venue including Grand Arcade Car Park (adjacent to the venue), Park Street Car Park and Queen Anne Car Park. If you are parking at the Grand Arcade after 5pm, you can also pay for your ticket in advance. See www.cambridge.gov.uk/parking for more details.
Facilities for disabled patrons
Monday – Saturday: 10am-6pm (or 30 minutes after the start of a show on performance days). Sunday (performance days only): 6pm or one hour before the first performance until 30 minutes after the start of a show.
• By post All cheques to be made payable to CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL and please write your name and address on the back. Send the cheque to: Cambridge City Council, PO Box 700, Cambridge CB1 0JH
The Corn Exchange is pleased to welcome disabled patrons to the venue. Please inform the Box Office staff of any special requirements when making your booking. For more info see www.cornex.co.uk
Booking fee
Sold out shows
All tickets purchased by credit or debit card are subject to a £2 fee.
Please note this indicates that the Corn Exchange Box Office has sold out of its allocation of tickets. In some instances, e.g. rock and pop gigs, ticket agencies such as Ticketmaster and Seetickets may also be selling tickets. For last minute ticket releases join us on Facebook or Twitter.
Cambridge Card discounts There are discounts on selected shows at the Corn Exchange for holders of the Cambridge Card.
The Cambridge Corn Exchange is committed to upholding the Data Protection principles of good information handling practice. When booking a ticket, your details will be held on our database and you will be given the option of being sent both postal and/or email information on future shows both at the Corn Exchange and by other arts promoters that we feel may be of interest to you. At this point please advise the Box Office should you not require either of these services.
Group bookings For discounted tickets, advanced booking and more, please call the Box Office on 01223 357851 or email groupbookings@cambridge.gov.uk to book a group.
Terms and conditions
Posting tickets
Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded, except when an event is postponed or cancelled. Cheque refunds only are issued for postponed or cancelled events.
If you would like your tickets posted to you, there is a £1 administration charge. Please note, tickets for standing gigs will always be held for collection at the Box Office.
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission and to eject patrons from the building. Once a performance has begun, entry may be refused until a suitable break. In the case of lost or stolen tickets for standing events and general admission areas, duplicates cannot be issued.
Collecting tickets
Cambridge Cards with orange, green or yellow stickers are entitled to 25% discount in advance or 50% on the day.
If you would like to collect your tickets from the Box Office, please bring any of the following: your reference number; copy of the confirmation email; bank card; drivers licence or similar.
Cambridge Cards with light blue or purple stickers are entitled to 25% discount on the day.
Contact us
To get your Cambridge Card and for further information please log onto www.localsecrets.com or call 08707 201205
Data protection
General Enquiries: 01223 457555 Box Office: 01223 357851 Email: admin.cornex@cambridge.gov.uk Post: Cambridge City Council, PO Box 700, Cambridge CB1 0JH
The Corn Exchange cannot be held responsible for tickets purchased from sources other than the Corn Exchange Box Office. The Management reserve the right to alter the programme. Please check your tickets carefully as mistakes cannot be rectified at a later date.
PLEASE NOTE: Most Rock/Pop gigs are standing and do not have tiered or flat floor seating
All information correct at the time of going to press, programme subject to alteration.
Keeping in Touch If you’ve got a smartphone, scan this and it’ll take you to our website. (you’ll need a QR reader app, if you don’t have one head to the relevant app store).
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All new shows are added to our website as soon as they go on sale, so check out www.cornex.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for up to the minute news and gossip about all of our shows, ticket releases and offers. And each week, we have Facebook Fridays where we post competitions for ticket offers or free merchandise. www.facebook.com/cambridgecornexchange www.twitter.com/cambridgecornex
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The Cambridge Corn Exchange is a facility provided by Cambridge City Council
Cambridge Corn Exchange general enquiries: 01223 457555 Box office: 01223 357851 Email: admin.cornex@cambridge.gov.uk Post: Cambridge City Council, PO Box 700, Cambridge CB1 0JH Cover photo: Rhod Gilbert Brochure design: JNV Print 01787 464221 email: postmaster@jnvprint.com Printed by: Clan Press 01553 772737 email: john@clanpress.co.uk
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