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This week

11 performances of 3 shows
are happening in 3 venues
involving 109 people

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Production Roles for Girl Torque: Comedy about Women in Engineering
Stage Manager : I’m looking for a stage manager  who is: Highly organised & good with time management. Familiar with the Cambridge Theatre scene. Experienced organising a team. In your application, tell me a bit about: Your experience with stage managing (especially in Cambridge). Why you want to stage manage for Girl Torque. Technician: I’m looking for a technician who is: Passionate about theatre. Familiar with the Cambridge Theatre scene. In your application, tell me a bit about: Your experience with light & sound. Why you want to be a technician for Girl Torque. Please send all applications to nicola.irvine@landladyfilms.com by 27th March 2023. Rehearsals will start w/c 23rd April (Week 0), so please ensure you’ll be in or around Cambridge then.
Production Roles for Girl Torque: Comedy about Women in Engineering
Director : Preferred but not required: Experience in STEM or a professional workplace I’m looking for a director  who really understands the feelings discussed within Girl Torque, the fine line between the uncomfortable and funny, and the witty tone we’re trying to achieve, creating a relationship between the audience and the women coming face to face with discrimination. Some of these women are confused, some are angry, all are sad! I want to create a certain amount of vulnerability with the audience masked with a layer of comedy where the women are trying to remain high spirited and ‘perky’. I’m looking for a director  who is: Organised & good with time management. Good at getting a group enthused. Comedy focused but not neglecting the dark! Above all, enthusiastic about the project! In your application, tell me a bit about: Your experience directing (especially Comedy). Why you want to direct Girl Torque. Any ideas for how you may direct the show. Producer : I’m looking for a producer  I can work with closely, you won’t be completely on your own - I’ll be helping. I’m looking for a producer  who is: Highly organised & good with time management. Familiar with the Cambridge Theatre scene. Experienced organising a team. In your application, tell me a bit about: Your experience producing (especially in Cambridge). Why you want to produce Girl Torque. How you may go about production. Please send all applications to nicola.irvine@landladyfilms.com by 27th March 2023. Rehearsals will start w/c 23rd April (Week 0), so please ensure you’ll be in or around Cambridge then.
STORYTELLING (BLANKET FORT) IS LOOKING FOR ACTORS!
Storytelling at the ADC (Blanket Fort) is looking for actors!
An Ideal Husband needs a SET DESIGNER, SOUND DESIGNER, and WELFARE OFFICER
Week 1 Corpus Mainshow, An Ideal Husband, needs a Set Designer , Sound Designer  and Welfare Officer. Please look at the application pack below and email fju22@cam.ac.uk with any applications or questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lpFmXoaSryDKVk40yOLnKSHcZuN2FMwRLaX9yh1hpsw/edit?usp=sharing
'Secreting' Easter Week 2 Corpus Late is looking for MALE ACTORS
ⓢⓔⓒⓡⓔⓣⓘⓝⓖ (week 2 easter corpus late) is looking for male actors ! if interested, we would love to hear from you- you can email me grms3@cam.ac.uk, the director, or Maya, mem92@cam.ac.uk, the writer and AD to organise a zoom audition, or if you'd prefer, we will also accept self-tapes by midnight on Friday 24th March.
Actors needed for ensemble roles in MNEMONIC
Do you want to take part in theatre in Easter term but are afraid of the constraints on your work? This may be the show for you. We are looking for people to fill ensemble roles in our fantastic avant-garde play called Mnemonic, by company Complicite. All you have to do it look at the past audition pack and register your interest by contacting Sophie (the director) on sh2215@cam.ac.uk
Direct the Peterhouse May Week Play
Heywood is looking for a director  to pitch a play to be performed as the Peterhouse May Week Play
Technical Representative and Lighting Designer for 'Urinetown'
Festival Players are looking for a Technical Representative and a Lighting Designer  for their upcoming production of Urinetown: The Musical. Please note the dates of the production 1st-10th June - this will only suit individuals with no exam commitments around these dates. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are reopening applications for technical representative. The role will come with handover support from the previous TR. The set plan includes a revolve.
'the herb garden' is looking for a wider prod team!
'the herb garden' is seeking a wide range of production roles for this wacky, often emotional musical taking place on Tues 16th-Sat 20th May (Week 3) as a Corpus Mainshow! Roles looking to be filled: musical director , technical director , sound designer , lighting designer , costume designer , set designer , assistant producer , stage manager , assistant musical director , publicity officer, photographer .
'secreting' Auditions
AUDITIONS FOR SECRETING (week 2 corpus lateshow) ARE NOW OPEN! Always dreamed of starring in a teen drama? Now’s your chance! Indulge in the nostalgia: recreate or rewrite those (not so stylish) peaks of your sixth-form/high school party days! We are offering in-person auditions this Friday and Saturday 11am-3pm, as well as Zoom auditions up until 24th March by request.

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News

Cambridge Arts Theatre 16:18 on 22nd March Twitter

'Will have you talking - and perversely - laughing - for days'

Audiences LOVED Abigail's Party last night... why not grab a Bacardi and Coke and join us? Performances run until Saturday. bit.ly/3K1Htkh

ADC Theatre 13:01 on 22nd March Twitter

You only have a few more chances to catch this year's Lent Term Musical: Cole Porter, Bella Spewack and Sam Spewack's sensational 'Kiss Me, Kate!'

West Road Concert Hall 12:12 on 22nd March Twitter

New event: CELESTIAL - @CamUniWinds
📅Thursday 11th May, 7:30pm
westroad.org/event-info/cel…

The Minack Theatre 10:00 on 22nd March Twitter

Coming soon to the Minack
Join us for some Mega-sized fun at the Minack this Easter.
Giants is a fabulous new family show, with music, laughter and some very BIG stars!
Perfect for Age 5+
Book Now!
minack.com/whats-on/giants

West Road Concert Hall 17:14 on 21st March Twitter

On Saturday evening, @CCSOonline is joined by cellist Dan Brandon for William Walton Cello Concerto alongside other English orchestral masterpieces
westroad.org/event-info/cit…

West Road Concert Hall 12:18 on 21st March Twitter

New event: VISIONARIES with ALEXANDRA WOOD - @CamUniOrchestra
📅 Saturday 6th May, 7:30pm
westroad.org/event-info/vis…

The Minack Theatre 11:57 on 21st March Twitter

Next Week at the Minack
Just 7 days to the opening of The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary.
There will be vermin, visual absurdity, wild animals and a nun!
Don't miss it.
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ADC Theatre 10:30 on 21st March Twitter

David Sear's new play, in collaboration with the Cambridge Festival, explores the life and legacy of astronomer, Jeremiah Horrocks. You can read more about the show in an exclusive feature over on The Observer: theguardian.com/science/2023/m…
Get your tickets from adctheatre.com/horrox

West Road Concert Hall 17:34 on 20th March Twitter

.@CCSOonline perform Benjamin Britten's Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and Malcolm Arnold's Bridge on the River Kwai: Suite at Saturday afternoon's family concert
westroad.org/event-info/cit…

ADC Theatre 13:00 on 20th March Twitter

Two weeks to go until the Pied Pipers present the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical, 'Carousel', named the best musical of the 20th Century by Time Magazine: adctheatre.com/carousel.
#musical #theatre #drama #cambridgearts #classic #performances
Photography by Paul Ashley

Cambridge University Opera Society 10:45 on 20th March Twitter

CUOS MAY WEEK SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
-Details about how to apply:(drive.google.com/drive/folders/…)
-Deadline:***5pm Wednesday 12th April 2023***
Applications/queries should be sent to Benji de Almeida Newton at president.cuos@gmail.com

Cambridge University Opera Society 10:39 on 20th March Twitter

MAY WEEK SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
-Information on how to apply can be found here:
drive.google.com/.../1gDq2P7f0U…...
-Deadline for Applications ***5pm Wednesday 12th April 2023***
-Applications/queries to president.cuos@gmail.com

The Minack Theatre 10:09 on 20th March Twitter

OPENING NEXT WEEK - The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary
We're thrilled to start our 2023 season with this hilarious/tragic play. Not to be missed!
'Refreshes the parts other adaptations cannot reach..' British Theatre Guide (orig. prod. review)
Book now!
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ADC Theatre 11:19 on 19th March Twitter

"Too darn hot? I’ll say. This production of Cole Porter’s classic 1948 musical sizzles, sending the theatrical temperature sky high. In a musical that has everything, the cast gave it all they got – and that was a lot." - Cambridge Critique

ADC Theatre 16:00 on 18th March Twitter

We are looking forward to the premiere of David Sear's new play 'HORROX' which opens at the ADC in just one week's time! Tickets are available from adctheatre.com/horrox
#play #astronomy #space #venus #play #newwriting #drama #tragedy #cambridgearts
Photography by Paul Ashley

ADC Theatre 12:00 on 18th March Twitter

We are pleased to be supporting the UK tour of Ukrainian play CASSANDRA, which tours to Cambridge 20-23 March. The show is presented by @LiveCanon & @Ukr_Institute as part of the British Council's UK-Ukraine season: eventbrite.co.uk/.../cassandra-…...

The Minack Theatre 10:00 on 17th March Twitter

Join our team!
We have a vacancy for an Education Administrator within the Minack Education Team.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 26th March at 1pm.
Full details and application form on our website.
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ADC Theatre 09:00 on 17th March Twitter

'Kiss Me, Kate!' is simply 'wunderbar'!
Check out these stunning dress rehearsal shots from this year's Lent Term Musical and head on over to adctheatre.com/kate to grab your tickets before it's too late. Best availability for mid-week performances.
Photography by Paul Ashley

ADC Theatre 15:45 on 16th March Twitter

Show Choir is back, and this time they bring you some of their favourite songs from their teens! 'Teenage Dream' will be a fun-filled hour of pop anthems. Get your tickets now from adctheatre.com/showchoir
#theatre #music #glee #showchoir #pop #cambridgearts

West Road Concert Hall 11:57 on 16th March Twitter

.@CamGradOrch performs music by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Schumann on Sunday evening
Tickets at 👇
westroad.org/event-info/cam…