This October we welcome Black is the Color of My Voice, for two special performances.
Black is the Color of My Voice is an acclaimed play by Apphia Campbell, performed by Nicholle Cherrie, inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone and features some of her great songs performed live.
Following the news of Dave Murphy stepping down as CEO after 21 years, we are delighted that Rachel Tackley and Victoria Beechey will be jointly taking on the roles of Interim Co-Chief Executives of Cambridge Arts Theatre.
Cambridge Arts Theatre today announces that Dave Murphy is stepping down as CEO after 21 years.
Dave Murphy said today, “In light of the recent news of the transformational gift from the Gatsby Foundation for the refurbishment of our main auditorium and the Theatre shifting towards the implementation phase of the capital project, I have decided that with the future of the Theatre secured it is now the right time for me to step down from my role.”
English Touring Opera will be arriving at Cambridge Arts Theatre in just a few weeks with two fantastic operas: Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress and Puccini’s Manon Lescaut. We had a chance to chat with cast members Edward Hawkins and Amy J. Payne about both shows and the importance of opera today.
This Giving Tuesday, we are sharing with you 5 ways you can support Cambridge Arts Theatre.
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Ahead of WWII drama Farm Hall's opening performance next week, we caught up with the playwright Katherine Moar to ask her about the true story the play is based on, and her involvement in the production.
Next week we welcome The Smeds and The Smoos, a stellar new adventure live on stage for the whole family to enjoy! Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, it promises music, laughs and puppetry.
We asked members of the company some space themed questions before they arrive in Cambridge.
What is your favourite space joke?
Andrea Sadler (Grandmother Smoo): What do you call a spaceship with water dripping from it? A crying saucer.
This week we welcome The Beekeeper of Aleppo, a compassionate and heartfelt new stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri's popular book of the same title.
The story follows Beekeeper Nuri and his wife Afra, as they navigate the emotional and challenging journey out of their worn-torn country to the UK in search for family and a safe space to call home.
We caught up with Joseph Long and Roxy Faridany to ask them a few questions about the show and what makes the story so poignant.
Written by Mike Leigh and first performed in 1977, Abigail's Party is still widely regarded as a national treasure and a must-see play. We are thrilled to welcome a brand-new production of this classic comedy next week from London Classic Theatre and before the cast arrived, we caught up with them to ask them a few questions about the show...
Before joining the production, had anyone seen the play before? If so, were you nervous about stepping into such iconic roles?
