A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Tuesday 10 – Sunday 15 August

This glittering summer delight of a play will be performed in the beautiful outdoor setting of The Master's Garden at Emmanuel College by Shakespeare's Globe on Tour.

CARRIE'S WAR

Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 September

Direct from the West End, this hugely successful stage adaptation brings to life Nina Bawden's heart warming, funny and evocative tale of life in wartime Britain.

ROOM ON THE BROOM

Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 September

A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo. Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom!

WILL SELF

Friday 17 September

Join Will Self; journalist, author and broadcaster for an evening of readings and anecdotes drawn from his colourful career.

RICHARD ALSTON

Tuesday 28 – Wednesday 29 September

A breathtaking example of contemporary dance from one of Britain’s most inspiring and influential choreographers.

MORECAMBE

Thursday 30 September - Sunday 3 October

Direct from the West End and winner of an Olivier ‘Best Entertainment’ Award, Morcambe is a true celebration of Britain’s best loved comic.

THE RIVALS

Monday 4 – Saturday 9 October

Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles star on stage together for the very first time, under the direction of Peter Hall.

AGAMEMNON

Wednesday 13 – Saturday 16 October

The Cambridge Greek play celebrates its 40th production this year with Aeschylus' shattering tragedy of power and betrayal.

SIR DONALD SINDEN

Sunday 17 October

A fantastic chance to gain a rare insight into the world of one of Britain’s best-loved actors.

CALENDAR GIRLS

Monday 18 – Saturday 23 October

The global phenomenon returns to Cambridge Arts Theatre for one week only following its triumph of the West End.

CLARE TEAL

Sunday 24 October

Arts Theatre favourite Clare Teal returns this Autumn for an evening of toe-tapping, feel-good jazz. 

HORRIBLE SCIENCE

Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 October

From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the seriously squishy world premiere Horrible Science! A Horrible Half Term treat for the whole family!

HENRI OGUIKE

Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 November

One of the UK’s most inventive choreographers returns to Cambridge with a stunning new triple bill performed by a quintet of world-class dancers.

ETO: PROMISED END

Wednesday 3 and Saturday 6 November

The world première of Alexander Goehr’s new opera based on Shakespeare’s King Lear is a theatrical first that’s not to be missed.

ETO: THE DUENNA

Thursday 4 and Friday 5 November

ETO presents a buried classic with their new reworking of the rarely performed Duenne, Sheridan’s only opera.

MASTER CLASS

Monday 8 – Saturday 13 November

Written by award-winning playwright, Terence McNally and starring Stephanie Beacham, Master Class is a fascinating insight into the life of opera star Maria Callas.

THE MIKADO

Monday 15 – Saturday 20 November

In their centenary year Cambridge Amateur Operatic Society bring a fresh new perspective to this Gilbert and Sullivan classic.

BLITHE SPIRIT

Monday 22 – Saturday 27 November

Alison Steadman and Robert Bathurst return to the Arts Theatre in Noel Coward’s side-splitting and supernatural comedy.

BEDROOM FARCE

Monday 29 November– Saturday 4 December

Deliciously funny and critically acclaimed, Peter Hall’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s classic farce comes to Cambridge following a smash-hit run in the West End.

ALADDIN

Thursday 9 December – Sunday 16 January

Cambridge Arts Theatre presents this year's traditional family pantomime!