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Mark Thomas in England & Son
Theatre

Mark Thomas in England & Son

Prepare to be taken on a kaleidoscopic odyssey where disaster capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth merge into the simple tale of a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him.

  • 09/10/2023 - 10/10/2023
Lecture by Rachel Dedman – Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Lecture by Rachel Dedman – Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery

Join us at for a special talk in the Kettle’s Yard house with Rachel Dedman, curator of our exhibition Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.

  • 10/10/2023 - 10/10/2023
Autumn Vase Floristry Workshop
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Autumn Vase Floristry Workshop

Create a stunning and impressive Autumnal display

  • 14/10/2023
Stitching Palestine: Film Screening and Conversation
Art & Exhibitions
Free
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Stitching Palestine: Film Screening and Conversation

Join Cambridge Visual Culture and Kettle’s Yard for a screening of the documentary film Stitching Palestine.

  • 17/10/2023 - 17/10/2023
Exhibition Tour – Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Exhibition Tour – Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery

Join us in the galleries for an informal exhibition tour of Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.

  • 19/10/2023 - 19/10/2023
Zombie Fest – Day of the Dead
Festivals
Music

Zombie Fest – Day of the Dead

After reigning over the Suffolk countryside for countless moons, the horde is converging in full force to seize control of the city of Cambridge! Prepare to be thrilled by an expansive new outdoor venue, where thousands of zombies will gather across four HUGE fully immersive Halloween-themed arenas, plus an exclusive R.I.P. zone.

  • 28/10/2023 - 29/10/2023
Pumpkin Party Floristry Workshop
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Pumpkin Party Floristry Workshop

A fun morning creating a floral display inside a pumpkin for Halloween!

  • 28/10/2023
Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Cambridge
Family Friendly
Music

Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Cambridge

Bach to Baby brings you critically acclaimed concerts for baby and you this Half Term! We bring our world-class musicians right to you for babies, tots and grown-ups.

  • 28/10/2023 - 28/10/2023
The principles of oil painting
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

The principles of oil painting

Learn how to use oil paints to paint a still life in a friendly group. Beginners or more advanced painters are welcome. All you need is a willingness to learn a new approach!

  • 01/11/2023 - 29/11/2023
Cambridge Literary Festival | Winter Weekend
Comedy & Entertainment
Festivals
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Cambridge Literary Festival | Winter Weekend

Bringing writers to Cambridge, For The Love Of Books!

  • 16/11/2023 - 19/11/2023
Lemn Sissay | Cambridge Literary Festival
Art & Exhibitions
Comedy & Entertainment
Festivals

Lemn Sissay | Cambridge Literary Festival

Author, poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay returns to Cambridge!

  • 18/11/2023
Afua Hirsch & Elif Shafak | Cambridge Literary Festival
Comedy & Entertainment
Festivals
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Afua Hirsch & Elif Shafak | Cambridge Literary Festival

Writers and activists Afua Hirsch and Elif Shafak deconstruct beauty standards.

  • 19/11/2023
Jonathan Coe | Cambridge Literary Festival
Comedy & Entertainment
Festivals
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Jonathan Coe | Cambridge Literary Festival

Jonathan Coe presents his new book, Bourneville.

  • 19/11/2023
Christmas Wreath workshop
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Christmas Wreath workshop

Please come and join us for a mug of mulled wine at our fabulous Christmas Wreath Workshops - hosted by us at The Station Tavern, Cambridge CB1 2GA. These will be running 25th November 3rd December 6th December 10th December

  • 25/11/2023 - 10/12/2023
Beginner’s Christmas brush lettering calligraphy workshop
Art & Exhibitions
Family Friendly
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Beginner’s Christmas brush lettering calligraphy workshop

Do you want to learn the craft of Calligraphy to add sparkle to your Christmas cards and gift tags this year? Then join us in our ballroom, for our Beginner's Christmas brush lettering workshop with Calligraphy by Kiki.

  • 25/11/2023 - 25/11/2023
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Workshops, Talks & Lectures

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Create a gorgeous Christmas Wreath for your front door!

  • 25/11/2023 - 04/12/2023
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Did you know?

Forming part of St John’s College, The Bridge of Sighs is one of Cambridge’s most famous landmarks. It shares little with its Venetian namesake, but this Gothic Revival style structure is a beauty in its own right, best admired by punt.