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Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
Nov
1

Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)

An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.

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Twinpossible (Magic)
Nov
16

Twinpossible (Magic)

  • Bassingbourn Community Library (Old School Community Centre) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kane & Abel return with magic and comedy based on being twins. The brothers seamlessly move between stand-up comedy, magic pieces and theatrical illusions set to music. A show that can be thoroughly enjoyed by adults and youngsters alike.

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3 Little Pig Tales (Puppetry)
Nov
23

3 Little Pig Tales (Puppetry)

Garlic Theatre present a fresh and funny version of the classic story of The Three Little Pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who sets out to find some pigs’ tails for his soup. Funny and warm-hearted to make you squeal with laughter. Bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
27

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
28

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
29

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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The Rainbow Butterfly (Circus & Dance)
Nov
30

The Rainbow Butterfly (Circus & Dance)

Maja flies all the way to the moon with wings that sparkle and shimmer! This show celebrates how unique we all are using creativity, carnival, aerial circus, beatbox & Hip Hop dance. A family experience from the Ella Mesma Company, blending traditional storytelling with dance. Audience members will be invited to take part in the show, make sounds and have fun!

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Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
Nov
30

Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)

An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.

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Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
Dec
7

Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)

A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.

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Wonderland (Dance)
Dec
13

Wonderland (Dance)

Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!

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Wonderland (Dance)
Dec
13

Wonderland (Dance)

Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!

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Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
Dec
14

Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)

A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.

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The Rainbow Butterfly (Circus & Dance)
Oct
30

The Rainbow Butterfly (Circus & Dance)

Maja flies all the way to the moon with wings that sparkle and shimmer! This show celebrates how unique we all are using creativity, carnival, aerial circus, beatbox & Hip Hop dance. A family experience from the Ella Mesma Company, blending traditional storytelling with dance. Audience members will be invited to take part in the show, make sounds and have fun!

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LORE (Dance)
Oct
29

LORE (Dance)

A super-physical, athletically inspiring dance performance. Dive into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans by award winning James Wilton Dance. LORE is about connection to nature and the feel of energy that flows between our bodies and the earth. The unique soundtrack by Michal Wojtas draws influence from Viking, Celtic and Slavic folk music.

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Nature Elly (Puppetry)
Oct
29

Nature Elly (Puppetry)

  • Arbury Church of the Good Shepherd, Community Hall, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An exciting family puppet show from Barmpot Theatre. Elly runs the best farm, but not everything is going to plan. The corn has been trampled, the apples have vanished and there’s hay everywhere! Help Elly and Bob the Pheasant save the harvest and discover the mystery animal hiding in the hay-stack. There is a pre-show workshop of drama games and art activity.

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Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)
Oct
26

Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)

The story of Macbeth in 50 minutes, with two actors, one musician, and a few items from a suitcase! Comedy and tragedy, fast action and an original soundtrack. With help from the audience, New International Encounter Theatre bring this big and gruesome story to life in a funny and accessible way. Perfect for first timers as well as lovers of Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)
Oct
25

Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)

The story of Macbeth in 50 minutes, with two actors, one musician, and a few items from a suitcase! Comedy and tragedy, fast action and an original soundtrack. With help from the audience, New International Encounter Theatre bring this big and gruesome story to life in a funny and accessible way. Perfect for first timers as well as lovers of Shakespeare.

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Along Came A Magpie
Sep
21

Along Came A Magpie

Scarlet Oak Theatre present a show featuring puppetry, plants and lots of pots! In an intimate potting shed, we meet a gardener. She loves the smell of the flowers, the feel of the earth and watching her plants bloom. But along comes a magpie who turns her potting shed upside down! Making friends is lots of fun, but can sometimes be tricky. Join our gardener and magpie on this playful and heart warming journey as they navigate the intricacies of friendship.

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