Theatre & Events

Theatre & EventsSept - Dec 2021

Box Office 01223 309796www.townandgown.co.uk

Our name derives from the two distinct communities of any university town, the local population and the university dwelling community and the ever improving relationship between them. Our Town and Gown is a space for both to meet, drink, eat, experience and revel.

The Theatre is a revival of the building’s history as an Arts Cinema from 1933 trading as the Cosmopolitan Cinema. Our Black Box Theatre located on the top floor of the venue is a wonderfully intimate fringe theatre with an abundance of shows and experiences from the moment we open the doors.

Please take your seats, the performance is about to begin!

Venue History

In 1926, the interior of the 1866-built Central Hall and Conservative Club was gutted by fire. Rebuilt in 1927, the hall was used as a part-time 250 seat cinema, the Cosmopolitan Cinema, from 16th October 1933. It became full-time in 1940.

It had a square-shaped one-floor auditorium with mirror projection from the ceiling. The floor was reconstructed and raked, and it became the Arts Cinema from 16th October 1947. The accent was on ‘quality’ films, and the Cambridge Film Festival became established there. The auditorium was ‘turned round’ in 1961 and seating increased to 320. A pair of Philips FP20 projectors with pulsed lamps were installed above the seating, again using mirrors. A Philips 16mm projector was installed in 1976 and the pulsed lamps were replaced by Orcon Xenon lamp houses. These were replaced in the 1980s with more powerful equipment and Dolby stereo was added with a CP50 processor (donated by none other than Ray Dolby, who had been a student at Emmanuel College) feeding Westrex power amps and JBL speakers. Strong Super Lumex Xenon lamp houses were added later. In the 1990s, Ray Dolby donated a CP45 processor which was in use when the cinema closed on 26th June 1999 with “Cinema Paradiso”. By the mid-2000s the building had become “B” Bar & Restaurant. Source Cinema Treasures.

McMullen's Brewery has owned the site since 1999 and it has since operated as B BAR and most recently Baroosh. Bringing the venue up to the present we are excited to be launching our new Pub & Theatre venue. Our 100 seater theatre will be a flexible studio playing in all orientations featuring the best of fringe theatre programming with regular live entertainment throughout the venue and a food and drink menu to die for.


Sundayin the bar

BOOK YOUR TABLE1pm - 3pm

Live music in our bar every Sunday afternoon

to accompany your relaxed Sunday lunch

YOU CAN BOOK PRE-THEATRE DINING WITH ANY OF OUR SHOWS

2 COURSES £15.95

What’s on4th September

9th September

10th September

11th September

16th - 18th September

21st - 22nd September

23rd - 25th September

27th - 29th September

1st & 2nd October

7th October

8th October

9th October

13th - 17th October

20th - 23rd October

24th October

28th October

30th October

3rd - 6th November

11th - 13th November



25th November

27th November

3rd December

12th & 19th December

2nd - 24th December

27th - 30th December

Blue Planet 3

Shell Suit Cher: Believe in Bingo

Big Deal Comedy

Secret Cabaret Club

When You Fall Down: The Buster Keaton Story

The Jazz Section

Dad’s Army Radio Show

Paper Boats

Jesus L’Oréal: Nailed It!

Molecular Mixology & Musicals Gin Tasting

Big Deal Comedy

Musical Theatre Open Mic Night

Ordinary Days

Boris The Musical 3

SESKA: bullinachinashop

Tori Scott: Welcome to the afterparty

Secret Cabaret Club

Bonnie + Clyde

On Your Bike

Delivered

Scream Phone

Big Deal Comedy

Molecular Mixology & Musicals Gin Tasting

Bingo at Tiffany’s

Christmas by Candlelight

Miracle on 34th Street

Father Frost

Our theatre bar is the perfect setting for a sociable gathering. Ideal for dining or a more relaxed get together, we are able to offer formal dining or our popular buffet in this space.

This space is available to hire separately or along with the theatre space on dates when there are no performances programmed.

Theatre Bar

The Mezzanine The Balcony

Our mezzanine is perfect for dining and features our beautiful baby grand piano.

This area can be hired for private use; you can even hire a pianist for the evening.

This area has 36 covers for seated dining or we can accommodate up to 50 people with

a buffet.

Our stunning balcony overlooking the venue is an exclusive taste of elegance. With only 12 covers this area can feel intimate, yet still part of the bustling atmosphere of the Town and Gown.

Available to hire privately for formal dining for a maximum of 12 people.


Full catering can be provided.Get in touch with our events team!

Private Hires

Theatre StudioLocated on the top floor our intimate theatre is available for private hire on days where we do not have a performance playing. The entire top floor can be separated from the

rest of the venue so it’s perfect for keeping your function all in one place.

Fully accessible with a maximum capacity of 100 and the potential to also hire the Theatre Bar with a maximum capcity of 65 this space is great for parties, celebrations,

conferences or a meeting room with a difference.

As a professional theatre, the space is well equipped with theatre lighting and sound. Hire prices for the theatre space are based on individual requirements of

each booking. The theatre floor also features a roof terrace which is the perfect place to take in some fresh air during your event.

For a quote for private hires please contact the theatre team on 01223 309796 or email: [email protected]

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Big Deal Comedy NightsREGULAR EVENTTickets £15

We’ve joined forces with BIG DEAL COMEDY to bring you a regular comedy night to the Town and Gown.

Big Deal Comedy are a Cambridge born company who specialise in running intimate comedy nights, bringing

together the best new and experienced comics on the circuit.

13th May2nd July

Tickets £15

Regular Events

We have joined forces with the Cambridge Gin Laboratory to bring you a

theatrical gin tasting delight.

Join us for an explosive extravaganza where distillation meets drama in a 90 minute interactive tasting experience unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Take centre stage in your own molecular mixology masterclass, applying tricks and techniques developed by trail-blazing bartenders (all under the watchful eye of our

qualified PhD Chemist) to create dizzying, dazzling and delicious drinks suitable for the star of any show!

Molecular Mixology & Musicalshosted by Cambridge Gin LabREGULAR EVENTTickets £45



Daaarlings! Calling all dream makers, heart breakers and bingo lovers!

Whether you like your bingo classy or trashy, award winning character comedian Tracey Collins has got

you covered!

Bingo at Tiffany’sREGULAR EVENTTickets £15

Regular Events

Shell Suit CherBelieve in Bingo

REGULAR EVENTTickets £15

Hosted by either the lady delightful ‘Audrey Heartburn’ or leisure wearing,

chain smoking ‘Shell Suit Cher’ this evening is the most

hilarious, fun, ridiculous night going outside of Mecca!

Secret Cabaret ClubREGULAR EVENT

Tickets £20

Time to throw away your cares and worries and climb the curious mountain of talent and joy that is our intimate little cabaret club, uniting top quality entertainers in vivacious variety entertainment and cheeky charm.

JanuarySeptember

PRIVATES: Fringe Comedy Double Bill

3rd & 4th SeptemberTickets £13

Family-comedy-nature-documentary Blue Planet III.

Two idiots at the BBC are making another Blue Planet, but how do you know what a fish is if you've never left your office? Put

on your polar ice caps and climb aboard an adventure to save the oceans! Featuring

swashbuckling swordfish, hammerhead and spannerhead sharks, wailing whales and nasty things that lurk at the bottom of the

sea.recommended ages 5+

Join us for this special double bill of fringe

theatre comedy! Your ticket will get you into

both shows!!

Hilarious fringe favourites BRIGHT BUOY land at

the Town and Gown for this special fringe comedy double bill. 2 shows in 1

night for an evening of adult ridiculousness and hilarity!

Blue Planet III4th Sept (2:30pm)Tickets £10

When You Fall Down16th - 18th SeptemberTickets £14

The award-winning musical about the silent era’s greatest star comes to the Town and Gown Theatre. Through slapstick, songs and soft shoe shuffle, follow the triumphs and trials of film star Buster Keaton making

his iconic movies. Written and performed “in true Buster Keaton fashion” (Mind The Blog) by James Dangerfield, don’t miss the chance to see this

“amusing and heartbreaking” (Voice Mag) new musical.

As the world whirls around, with his marriage failing, his best friend on trial, his career in danger and turning to the bottle, Buster must hit his mark

as he films his most dangerous ever stunt. With music, mime, magic and re-creations of Buster’s routines, this show

is a tribute to a man who always got back on his feet, no matter how many

times he fell down.

SeptemberThe Jazz Section21st - 22nd SeptemberTickets £12

In 1980s Prague, nothing is more dangerous than jazz — but Dansky just can’t stop listening to it. Tired of being controlled by the hardline Communist government and fascinated by a culture he’s never known, Dansky finds himself drawn into the Jazz Section — a well-known but elusive group of musicians, who have banded together against threats of censorship and imprisonment.

The Jazz Section tells the story of five musicians, based on real individuals in the Czech Republic, featuring live music performed by the actors themselves and drawing inspiration from the world of gig-theatre. A dynamic new musical which focuses on the resilience of musicianship and the ability for real art to make a stronger statement than any political party.


2 COURSES £15.95


Dad’s Army Radio Show23rd - 25th September

Tickets £15

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! The nation’s favourite sitcom returns new-minted in this highly-acclaimed production.

September

Standing on the side of a road, clutching a plastic bag in one hand and £46 in the other, staring at the future.

Like many prison leavers, Sam has just been released into the middle of nowhere. Miles from home, with no place to go and no way of getting

there, there is nothing to do except walk. In this brand new devised piece, Roadside Theatre offers a frank look at

the reality of leaving prison in the UK through Sam’s eyes.

JOIN THE TEAM!!

We are always looking for big personalities with a hard work ethic to join

our team here at the T&G.

Drop us an emailtownandgown.cambridge@

mcmullens.co.uk

Paper Boats27th - 29th SeptemberTickets £12

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Jesus L’oreal1st & 2nd OctoberTickets £13

Halleberrylujah! Your sassy, dyslexic King of the Shoes descends in a cloud of Febreeze to celebrate the launch of his new fitness and well-being video, ‘Get The Jordan Look’ whilst regaling you with stories about how he came to be the Influencer that he is today. Whether it be styling tips from the Rivers of Babyliss, or ways to shift a stone doing Pontius Pilates, the ultimate lifestyle guru has a high-octane hour of song, dance and interactive Jehovah’s Fitness

to help you flex those Pentecostal muscles and help ensure your position is guaranteed in the kingdom of HosannaDu.


2 COURSES £15.95

OctoberMusical Theatre Open Mic Night9th OctFREE EVENT

Come along to the Town and Gown

Pub & Theatre and strut your stuff

to anything and everything Musical

Theatre!

Hosted by West End Best Friend and one

of the top UK Cabaret comperes...

STAGE DOOR JOHNNY

Accompanied by musical director Ian

Stephenson.

It’s totally free to perform or just to be in the audience.

To perform email [email protected]


2 COURSES £15.95


Ordinary Days13th - 17th OctoberTickets £15Professionally produced by the Town and Gown

October

Boris The Musical 3

20th - 23rd OctoberTickets £15

From the makers of Boris the Musical 1 and... well, 2 (obvs) comes the next tragi-comic instalment in Britain’s political

nervous breakdown.

From General Election ‘19 to Corona Britain 2020, join Blowfish Theatre as they prove once again that politics is no laughing matter.

SESKA Bullinachinashop24th October (3pm)Tickets £12.50 adult £7.50 child

Entertaining crowds from Trinidad to Mumbai.

Flying in for just ONE EXCLUSIVE Cambridge show! A turbo-charged chaotic comedy magic show for all ages. Kids laugh out loud, dads fart out loud and mums faint at his feet!

SESKA has performed to sold out audiences including Cambridge Comedy Festival. Suitable for ages 5+

‘My kids loved him‘ Jonathan Ross

Tori Scott: Welcome to the after party28th October

Tickets £15

Following an “unprecedented break” from live performance, Tori Scott returns to the UK this Autumn with a hilarious brand new

show! She may have taken up meditation & perfected her zoom skills during

lockdown, but Tori still refuses to learn from her mistakes, so not that much has changed. This Garland for the Grindr era is infamous for celebrating

poor life choices and an unconditional love of vodka, whilst blowing you away with her powerhouse vocals. She is "a force to be reckoned with" (Broadway

World), desperate to leave the pandemic behind and enjoy a wild night out in Cambridge!


October /November

“We have chosen to live lives less ordinary…”

Bonnie + Clyde3rd - 6th NovemberTickets £15Professionally produced by the Town and Gown

Based on the true story, and set in 1934 in an unnamed southern state of America, Bonnie & Clyde is an intimate and compelling insight into the final hours of one of the

world’s most infamous criminal couples.

Clyde BarrowJames Edge

Bonnie ParkerSharni Rose Tapako-brown

Written by Adam PeckDirected by Karl Steele


On Your Bike11th - 13th November

Tickets £12

Theatre Weekly

Musical Theatre Review

Binge Fringe

November Delivered15th - 17th November Tickets £13Professionally produced by the Town and Gown

A brand new dark comedy following the lives of two strangers

thrown together by science, chance and a fish finger sandwich.

A Town and Gown production written by Lisa MacGregor.

When Tabitha receives a liver transplant, she immediately writes to thank her donor family. With her letters left

unanswered, she takes matters into her own hands, creating an algorithm to track down the family who saved her life. Will Tim return to sender, or is he ready to be delivered?

Jessica Melia - Tabitha Adam Boyle - Tim

Scream Phone18th - 20th NovTickets £12

It’s 1989, the girls are having a sleepover and you’re like, totally invited!

Pillow fights in their underwear, singing into hairbrushes, and gossiping about their crushes, what could possibly go wrong? As long as they don’t answer the

over-sized pink phone… dun dun DUUUN!

Scream meets Clueless in this hilarious spoof horror musical!

Christmas by Candlelight12th & 19th DecFREE EVENT in the bar

Hosted by our resident singers this family event brings

all of the festive feels to the Town

and Gown.

Live music, a massive Christmas Tree, turkey baps, roasted chestnuts & hot toddies... we’ve

even heard that snow is forecast in the bar!

No pre-booking is required, but due to the popularity of this free event we recommend an early arrival to get yourself a prime spot!

November / December

Miracle on 34th Street2nd - 24th December

Tickets from £20


Father Frost27th - 30th December 3pmTickets £12.50 adult £7.50 childReccommended for ages 6+

This beautiful wintry Russian fairy-tale is retold through a funny and heart-warming new musical for all the family.

Corkscrew Theatre Company presents

December


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