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Entertainment Guide to Cambridge |
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There’s plenty to see and do in a modern and exciting place like Cambridge, from visiting award-winning museums to taking in the latest student drama productions. Whatever your interests you’re sure to be entertained. The ADC Theatre [map], Park Street, really is the place to see the cream of British drama talent. This is the perfect place for an introduction into the varied and exciting work of Cambridge drama students. In particular it is where the famous Footlights Theatre is performed, which once had acting luminaries John Cleese, Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie amongst its members when they were students. The Junction [map], Clifton Road, is one of Cambridge’s premier arts venues and the “in place” to see the latest happenings in the world of music, drama, dance and anything slightly off the wall and unusual. Another excellent arts venue can be found in Cambridge Corn Exchange [map], Wheeler Street. This huge theatre offers the latest musicals direct from the West End as well as popular shows such as the world-famous hypnotist Paul McKenna and rock and roll stars such as Jack Jones, Gene Pitney, and Hank Marvin. If your toes are tapping and you’re keen to get in on the musical action yourself, try the Cambridge Dancer’s Club which has been around for more than half a century. With venues across the city it offers a great range of classes for everyone from beginners to more advanced dancers in salsa, flamenco, and ballroom as well as modern, tap and jazz. If this all sounds like too much hard work take time out to visit one of the local cinemas. You’ll find a great choice of movies on offer at Vue [map] on East Road, which has eight large screens, Dolby surround sound, and a capacity to seat 1,100 patrons in comfort. Get that live experience by seeing the cream of music's alternative talent at The Boat Race [map], East Road. This superb venue plays host to a full set of bands every day of the week and can hold up to 200 people. Bands like Oasis played here in their infancy and it’s definitely a good place to hear stars of the future. History buffs will find much to admire on the cobbled streets of Cambridge and there’s some award-winning museums to liven up your visit. The Fitzwilliam Museum [map], Trumpington Street, is a neo-classical building which was founded in 1816 and boasts a magnificent period entrance hall, whilst the Cambridge Brass Rubbing Centre [map], High Street, Harston, offers a unique experience featuring more than 100 facsimiles of old brasses, including armoured knights and ladies of the manor. If you don’t fancy the nightlife, where your eyes will be opened to the many restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs of the area, you can always relax and head to Parker’s Piece [map], Parkside, which is a large green space perfect for an after-dusk walk or a Sunday game of cricket, football or rounders. For a more indepth look at what Cambridge has to offer try our entertainment features. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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