10 Thu
Andrew Lawrence: The Too Ugly For Television Tour
Theatre & Dance 04 Fri
Life’s not fair and the world’s a disgusting place to live. Andrew Lawrence tries to find some consolation. 8pm / J2 / £12 (£10 con)
11 Fri
Greg Davies: Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog Following October’s sell-out performance, Greg Davies returns with his critically acclaimed show. Greg has been an increasingly familiar face on TV screens, especially as the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in The Inbetweeners. 8pm / J2 / £15
17 Thu
Shazia Mirza: Multiple Choice
Total Theatre Award nominated Idle Motion trace aviation past and present in this Fringe sell-out show. 8pm / J3 / £6 / 11+
15 Tue & 16 Wed
18 Fri
Craig Campbell
On 7/7/2005, Molly Naylor finds herself on an underground train blown up by terrorists. Funny, frank and poetic, this is the true story of what happened next. 8pm / J3 / £6 / 12+
Canadian comic Craig Campbell’s storytelling ability has been compared to that of a young Billy Connolly. His ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive comedy. 8pm / J2 / £12 (£10 con)
25 Fri
Barry and Stuart: Powered by Demons
22 Tue – 26 Sat
Tom Wrigglesworth’s Nightmare Dream Wedding Having run out of excuses to delay his marriage, Tom recounts the debacle of his recent wedding in Vegas. Getting to the church on time should be very straightforward. Shouldn’t it? 8pm / J2 / £10
The Wonderful World of Hugh Hughes In a retrospective of the award-winning work he has presented across the globe since leaving the small town of Llangefni, Hugh Hughes shares Floating, Story of a Rabbit and 360 - three joyful stories inspired by his own life. Alongside this, he’ll be showing some brand new work created especially for the residency. For full details visit www.junction.co.uk or visit Hugh’s Wonderful World online at www.hughhughes.me
Barry and Stuart, the stars of BBC One’s The Magicians, Channel 4’s Dirty Tricks and Tricks from The Bible present their uniquely inventive illusions live on stage. Strictly 14+ 8pm / J2 / £12 (£10 con)
31 Thu
Molly Naylor: Whenever I Get Blown Up I Think Of You
28 Mon
StopGAP Dance Company: Trespass Trespass is a double-bill that challenges StopGAP’s five dancers to draw on their individual physicalities. 8pm / J2 / £12 (£6 con)
JAM Experimental ‘scratch’ night including new work by Gomito Productions and John Osborne. 8pm / J2 / £PWYL
Family Theatre 06 Sun
NIE: Tales From a Sea Journey Using NIE’s trademark mix of storytelling, physical theatre, live music, multiple languages and a European ensemble, this show explores the pull and power of the sea, from both a very epic and very personal perspective. 8pm / J2 / £12 (£6 con) / 14+
A brand new stand up show from the international award winning comedian and Guardian Weekend magazine columnist. 8pm / J2 / £12 (£10 con)
18 Fri
Idle Motion: The Vanishing Horizon
30 Wed
Lyngo Theatre: Room in the Sky Join us as Mr Lynch shows Mr Rossi how the theatre works in a wonderful world where light and sound effects suddenly become real and explode onto the stage. 11.30am & 2.30pm / J2 / £9 (£5 con) Family Ticket: £23 (max 2 adults)
20 Sun
Indefinite Articles: Pinocchio Geppetto uses the objects of a carpenter's workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. 11.30am & 2.30pm / J2 / £9 (£5 con) Family Ticket: £23 (max 2 adults)
The Wonderful World of Hugh Hughes
How to Book Book Online: www.junction.co.uk Box Office: (01223) 511 511 Email Enquiries: tickets@junction.co.uk The Junction Box Office Clifton Way Cambridge CB1 7GX
Tickets also available from: City Centre Box Office Telephone: (01223) 357 851
Opening Hours Mon - Sat 12noon - 6pm Also open during J2 performances.
The Junction March 2011
Cambridge
Access The Junction is fully accessible. If you would like to discuss any access issue prior to your visit, please call the Box Office on (01223) 511 511. THE TEXT IN THIS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT UPON REQUEST.
Info ID must be produced for events with age restrictions. You may be searched upon entry. The
Junction is a no smoking venue but an external smoking area is provided at most club events.
Which Space? The Junction operates over three different spaces: J1, J2 and J3. J1 is the original Junction building predominantly
Find Out More ... The Junction presents a unique and acclaimed programme of clubs, live music, comedy, dance and theatre.
for the club and live music programme. J2 is the theatre (the big wooden building) and J3 is the studio / education space.
Hire the venue for conferences/ community functions. alan@junction. co.uk
For further details of all upcoming events, keep an eye on the website by visiting www.junction.co.uk
Hospitality – Nu:Tone
Reel Big Fish
09 Wed
In his new show Mouthtronica, acclaimed British beatboxer Shlomo takes us on a one-man musical mashup using nothing but his mouth, a microphone and a loop sampler. An intense mix of storytelling and high energy genre-hopping voice-box-mashing human beatboxing aiming to take the art of beatboxing beyond gimmickry and share the marvel of the human voice. Doors 7pm / J2 / £14 adv
March 2011 www.junction.co.uk (01223) 511 511
11 Fri
Live Music & Clubs 02 Wed
04 Fri
12 Sat
Energetic Californian ska-punks Reel Big Fish stop off in Cambridge on their 20th anniversary world tour. Plus Suburban Legends, New Riot and The Skints. Doors 7pm / J1 / £14.81 adv
05 Sat
Stink Like Sock 4th Birthday: The Hat Party!
13 Sun
Squeeze founder member Chris Difford is joined by local favourite Boo Hewerdine and Dorie Jackson. Expect songs from Chris’ new album Cashmere If You Can, his extensive back catalogue as well as the Squeeze songs we all know and love. Doors 7pm / J2 / £16 adv
Dubstep. Nero Album Launch Party. Feat Nero, 16bit, The Others, Subscape, Mensah, Icicle, T_!, Demon, Swiss, Daddy Genius. Hosts: Inja, Bossman, K9, Fivealive. Room 2: Cambridge Gold. Celebrate SLS’s 4th birthday by wearing a ridiculous hat (prizes for the maddest hat!).10pm – 6am / J1 / £12.50 adv / 18+
05 Sat
Guilty Pleasures Pop. Guilty Pleasures returns with more shameless, blameless poptastic fun and more blasts from the past than you can shake your booty at! Dressing up is NOT compulsory, but it does add to the fun! 10pm – 2am / J2 / £10 adv (£8 NUS / NHS) / 18+
Chris Difford and his Imaginary Friends
14 Mon
Blancmange Synth pop sensations Blancmange first found fame in the 1980s with hits such as Living On The Ceiling. More recently the band have achieved a cult following, and they can now be heard in everything from La Roux to LCD Soundsystem to Hot Chip. Doors 7pm / J1 / £16 adv
The Fiver
29 Tue
Six Live Bands. FutureProof, Total Emergency!, Tread Water, Scenique, Sexy Like A Gypsy, The Good Boys. Doors 6.30pm / J1 / £5
19 Sat
19 Sat
21 Mon
Roddy Woomble In association with Green Mind and The Co-operative Cambridge Folk Festival. Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the frontman in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter and performer. Doors 7pm / J2 / £14 adv
28 Mon
Van Der Graaf Generator A rare chance to see one of the most revered progressive rock bands of the seventies. Doors 7pm / J1 / £20 adv
Shazia Mirza
Shlomo: Mouthronica
Stiff Little Fingers Original punks Stiff Little Fingers return to The Junction to perform hits including Alternative Ulster and Johnny Was. Plus Support from Spear Of Destiny. Doors 7pm / J1 / £15 adv
31 Thu
Carl Barât In association with Wish You Were Here Festival and Green Mind. Carl Barât has proved to be one of the most important musicians of the last decade; first with The Libertines, then Dirty Pretty Things and now as a much praised solo artist. Rescheduled from 25 Feb. Doors 7pm / J1 / £14 adv
David Rotheray In association with The Co-operative Cambridge Folk Festival. Highly acclaimed songwriter David Rotheray is best known for being the lead guitarist in The Beautiful South. He is joined by Eleanor McEvoy, Bella Hardy, Jim Causley, Damon Butcher and Gary Hammond for this tour, showcasing material from his ‘modern folk concept album’ The Life Of Birds. Doors 7pm / J2 / £10 adv
24 Thu
30 Wed
Salon Rouge Burlesque. A night of sensational burlesque with Edd Muir, Slinky Sparkles and Amelie Soleil plus an eclectic mix of music from the 40s, 50s and present day. Dress: Ravishing, Vintage and Moulin Rouge. Dressing up is the norm. If you don't make the effort, you may not get in. 9pm – 2am / J2 / £12.50 adv / 18+
Neil Innes: A People’s Guide to World Domination Neil Innes is best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles, and TV show The Innes Book of Records. His solo shows tickle the emotions with a potent mix of fine musicianship and enlightened lyricism, packed with sharp observations celebrating the absurdities of modern existence. Doors 7pm / J2 / £14 adv
Jodie Harsh presents Circus LGB&T. The real queen of England returns to Cambridge with her spectacular club night. Featuring Jodie Harsh, Kris Di Angelis and Scottee (live performance). 10pm – 3am / J1 / £9 adv (£8 NUS) / 18+
Hospitality Drum & Bass & Dubstep. Nu:Tone Words and Pictures album launch party. J1: Nu:Tone featuring MC Wrec & Natalie Williams, Danny Byrd, Joker, London Elektricity, Netsky, Logistics B2B Break, Fred V & Grafix and MCs Wrec, Dynamite, AD, SP:MC. Room 2: Emalkay, Jakes, Bar 9, B2B Ben UFO, Kito, Dark Sky, MC’s Crazy D, Chunky. Room 3 (Med School): Blu Mar Ten, Joe Syntax, Lung, Eleven8 and MCs Ruthless & Messy. 10pm – 6am / J1 & J2 / £15 adv / 18+
Reel Big Fish
18 Fri
Orange Goblin / Viking Skull Orange Goblin triumphantly continue to uphold the traditions of great British heavy rock and metal. They are joined by Viking Skull (feat. assorted members of Raging Speedhorn), Imicus and Unit Nine. Doors 7pm / J1 / £12 adv
Elbow Sold Out. Mercury Award winners Elbow perform an exclusive warm-up show before embarking on their first full UK arena tour showcasing material from their new album Build A Rocket Boys! Doors 7pm / J1 / £22.50 adv
Shlomo: Mouthtronica
Barry and Stuart
Salon Rouge – Amelie Soleil
Comedy 03 Thu
Tom Stade Hugely talented Canadian émigré Tom Stade, co-star and co-writer of Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights (Channel 4), stops off at The Junction on his eagerly awaited debut nationwide tour. 8pm / J2 / £12 (£10 con)
04 Fri
Jesterlarf Comedy Club A night of stand up featuring Mark Nelson, James Sherwood, Ola and compere Kevin Precious. Doors 7.45pm / Show 8.30pm / J2 / £12
Elbow