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Unique Cambridge
From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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Theatre
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Sleeping Beauty
Join us this Christmas and let the magic unfold as the curtain rises on a brand-new pantomime, and an exciting new chapter for The Arts Theatre!
Snow White
A spectacular Christmas show direct from New York’s Broadway! New International Encounter (NIE), the makers of The Snow Queen, Beauty and the Beast and Hansel & Gretel, bring to you a re-telling of the classic fairy tale Snow White. NIE have adapted the classic Grimm tale with their signature blend of live music, joyful comedy and storytelling to create an enchanting show which will be enjoyed by all.
HQ Nights Exclusive Christmas Parties – ‘Cirque du Christmas’!
HQ Nights Christmas Parties will immerse you in a fabulous, fully themed & superbly unique Festive spectacular with guaranteed wow factor!
An Evening of Improvised Comedy with Lily and Jack – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!
Join us for a night of hilarious, made up on the spot comedy with Lily and Jack - and a Christmassy twist!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at University Arms
Step into an evening of timeless elegance with our New Year’s Gala Package
Big Deal Wednesdays – New Act Night
Looking for your next favorite comedian? Big Deal Comedy's New Act Night is where it all begins! Join us for an evening of fresh faces, bold jokes, and undiscovered talent as up-and-coming comics take the stage for their first or early performances.
Big Deal Thursdays – Bonkers Bingo
Bonkers Bingo with Just May Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, glam, and a little bit of chaos at Bonkers Bingo!
The Tavern Quizz Night
Regrettably, we are unable to host a pub quiz; such things are better left to actual pubs… For this reason, we have introduced The Tavern Quiz Night.
Guys and Dolls
Cambridge Operatic Society are back at the Arts Theatre Cambridge this January, with the timeless musical Guys and Dolls.
Twelfth Night
Cambridge University’s The Marlowe Society return to The Arts Theatre this January with a brand-new retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Big Deal Wednesdays – Insert Laughter Here
Acclaimed Improvised Comedy Group Insert Laughter Here are bringing their much-loved brand of comedy chaos to Cambridge with a new series of monthly shows with Big Deal Comedy.
Murder, She Didn’t Write
The hilarious improvised murder mystery Murder, She Didn’t Write comes to the Arts Theatre this January.
Cambridge Footlights
Cambridge Footlights are back by popular demand at the Arts Theatre this February, with two nights of hilarious comedy!
The Rivals
Coming to the Arts Theatre this February, Robert Bathurst and Patricia Hodge star in The Rivals, a sparkling satire of love and language.
Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Hamlet
“To be, or not to be, that is the question.” With two actors, one musician, seven props, and a suitcase, NIE reimagines Hamlet in an hour-long, family-friendly retelling. Combining Shakespearean verse, modern language and live music, our inventive production brings this famous story to life in a funny and accessible way.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Starring Tom Chambers, the thrilling stage adaptation of iconic detective Inspector Morse comes to the Arts Theatre this February.
Did you know?
Cambridge is the cycling capital of the UK, with around 55% of residents making a journey by bike at least once per week.