Our guide includes, theatre and music listings, plus comedy shows and community events
THEATRE
The Centre Theatre Players present A Show Fit for the Mayor at the Burgess Hall, in St Ives, on September 15/16. Charity cabaret show featuring an evening of music, comedy and dance. Tickets are £10 from the box office on 01480 388111.
Derren Brown’s Underground show comes to the Cambridge Corn Exchange from August 17-19. Tickets £27.75-£42.75 at the box office on 01223 357851 or: www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk. Stick Man at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on September 4/5. Tickets are £15.50 for adults and £13.50 for children; and family tickets are £47 from the box office on 01223 357851 or online: www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk.
The Real Thing at the Cambridge Arts Theatre from September 6-16; Frederick Knott’s Wait Until Dark, from September 19-23 and the stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s internationally best-selling novel The Kite Runner, from September 25-30. Tickets from the box office on 01223 503333.
Jack and the Beanstalk at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, from November 30, 2017 to January 7, 2018. Tickets at: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com.
MUSIC
Corona Brass at the St Ives Free Church on September 8. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 for adults and £7 for under 17s on the door or from the Just Sharing Centre.
The Magic of Motown at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on October 28. Tickets available from the box office on 01223 357851 or online: www.cornex.co.uk.
An Evening of Dirty Dancing - The Tribute Show - at the Burgess Hall, in St Ives on September 29. Tickets are £20 from the box office on: 01480 388111. Starts at 7.30pm. UB40 at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on December 18. Call the box office on 01223 357851 or online.
Jive Talkin’ - Bee Gees tribute show - at The Priory Centre, in St Neots, on November 25. Tickets £17 from the box office on 01480 388922. Orbital Kaos is performing at The Pig ‘n’ Falcon, in St Neots, on August 18. at 9pm.
Summer School at the St Ives Corn Exchange, from August 15-18. To book a place contact Vicky Grant on 01480 496820 or e-mail: info@vickygrant.com.Bands in the Park - featuring Caxton Swing on August 27 - at the Riverside Park, in St Neots. Free.
Dizzee Rascal at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on October 13. Tickets are £27.75 from the box office on 01223 357851 or online.
Flyte at the Portland Arms, in Cambridge, on September 25.
OTHERS
Waresley Grand Fete on August 26, from 12.30-4pm, at Waresley Park Garden Centre. Games, craft stalls, barbecue, classic cars and fire engine.
Flower Festival at all Saints Church, in Pidley, over the August bank holiday weekend, on August 26/27/28. From 11am till 5pm, includes refreshments, local produce and raffle. Free admission.Geoffrey Boycott at the Burgess Hall, in St Ives, on October 10. Tickets are £25 from the box office on 01480 388111. Starts at 7.30pm.
Art & Craft Fair at the Free Church Hall, in St Ives, throughout August till September 2, 9.30am till 4pm. Entry is free.
Little Gransden Air & Car Show on August 27. Gates open at 10am. Flying at 1pm. Beer Festival on the Embankment at Peterborough, from August 22-26.
Car Boot Sale at Fenstanton Football Club on August 28, from 9an till 1pm. Pitches £6 and gates open to sellers at 7.30am. www.fenstantonfootballclub.com.
Monster Trucks show at Santa Pod Raceway on August 20. Gates open at 9am.
Scavenger Hunt and picnic at Great Staughton Pavilion on August 18, collect lists from 10am and midday.
Guided Walk at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve on August 17. Starts at the Visitor’s Centre at 10.30am and cost is £2.50. Real Ale and Cider Festival at the St Neots Scout Hall, Bedford Street, from August 17-19. Open from 5pm till 10.30pm on Thursday, midday till 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday.
St Neots Dragon Boat Festival on August 19 at the town’s Regatta Meadow. Free entry. 11am till 6pm.
Brampton Historical Society meeting at the Brampton Institute, in the Stocker Room, on September 27. Godmanchester Town Show in the Church Hall on September 16. Open to exhibitors, from 9am and open to the public at 2pm. Prize-giving at 4pm. Refreshments, raffle and art show.
Fun Day at Brampton Memorial Centre on August 26, from 11am till 3pm. Barbecue, raffle and games.
COMEDY
Kerry Godliman at the Burgess Hall, in St Ives, on September 30. Tickets are £16.50 from the box office on 01480 388111. Show starts at 7.30pm.
Comedy and Curry Club at The Priory Centre, in St Neots, on October 20. Tickets are £17.50 from the box office by calling 01480 388922.
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