autumn 2016 junction.co.uk
Wed 07 & Thu 08 Sep Sun 11 Sep BROMANCE Circus Small Worlds Barely Methodical Troupe Time 8pm (Wed) & 7pm (Thu) Duration 50 mins Age 8+ Price 12.50 ( 8 con) A tour-de-force of cutting edge physical heroics, wittily exploring male companionship and its limits. Barely Methodical Troupe mix their enjoyable personal chemistry and humour with with exceptional skill in hand-to-hand acrobatics, cyr wheel, B-boying, tricking and more. Sun 18 Sep Mimika Theatre Time 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, & 3pm Duration 45 mins + 15 min post show session Age 5-11 Five stories, five small worlds, five journeys. Step inside Mimika s unique tent and watch five wordless stories unfold. Puppetry, animated films and miniature landscapes combine to create a very special experience for children and adults alike. Sun 25 Sep MONSTERSAURUS Big Wooden Horse Time 11.30am & 2.30pm Duration 50 mins Age 3+ Follow young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters in this energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic, mayhem, original music and plenty of audience participation. PLAYiNG UP Live Art for kids & adults Live Art Development Agency Time 12 4pm Duration 4 hrs (drop in) Age 6+ Price Free (ticketed) Playing Up is an intergenerational artwork exploring different ways of looking at the world. Based on Live Art themes and famous works, it takes the form of a game that kids and adults play together. Invent your own piece of Live Art and perform it. junction.co.uk
Sat 01 Oct Sun 09 Oct WiFi Wars Time Duration Age Price 2pm & 7pm 2 hrs (including interval) 11+ 17 adult / 14.50 con / 11 child WiFi Wars is a live comedy game show where you play along! Login with your smartphone or tablet (make sure you ve got plenty of battery!) and compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges to win the show, and prizes! Hubbub: A Musical Adventure MishMash Productions Time 12.30 & 2.30pm Duration 45 mins Age 5+ Come along on a magical, musical journey as 5 friends follow the trail of the mysterious blue beetle. With original live music performed by musicians from the celebrated Aurora Orchestra, this enchanting new show is sure to captivate children and their adults alike. Sun 23 Oct Sun 30 Oct Windibops Moxie Brawl Time 11.30am & 2.30pm Duration 50 mins Age 4+ A rib-tickling, inclusive and fun dance theatre show for children and their families. Volta Flatulence, Caroline Windybottom and Daisy Parphead invite you into the Windibops laboratory to investigate flatulence (yes we mean farts). Rapunzel & The Tower of Doom Theatre of Widdershins Time 11.30am & 2.30pm Duration 55 mins Age 4+ It s hard enough having a bad hair day but pity poor Rapunzel spending her life in a tower with a wicked witch using her locks as a step ladder! This show takes the Grimm tale right back to its dark roots, teased out the tangles and styled it into a beautifully coiffured hair piece!
Sun 06 Nov Tue 08 & Wed 09 Nov the doodle dance show Anna Williams and Tom Roden Time 12pm, 2.30 & 5pm Duration 55 mins Age 4+ The Doodle Dance Show is back after a sell-out first tour with its magical journey of friendship and adventure. Grab a pen and kick off your shoes for this playful, interactive story-show that will get the whole family drawing and moving, doodling and imagining. Sun 13 Nov Pinocchio Jasmin Vardimon Company Time 2.30pm (Wed only) & 7.30pm Duration 1 hr 10 Age 7+ Price 12.50 ( 8 con) The award winning dance company presents a brand new adaptation of the classic tale Pinocchio. Full of insightful humour and engaging drama this brand new dance show will take audiences on a wonderful journey through this timeless and beloved fable. Sun 20 Nov Ulla s Odyssey Opera Why the Whales Came OperaUpClose Time 1.30 & 4pm Duration 55 mins Age 7+ Join Ulla as she attempts to sail the world, with only her cat to keep her company, encountering mythical creatures and other obstacles on her journey. A family show inspired by Homer s Odyssey filled with music and puppetry from an Olivier-Award winning company. See website for details of an interactive workshop. Wizard Presents Time 12.30 & 2.30pm Duration 1 hr Age 7+ Multi-award-winning performer and storyteller Danyah Miller vividly brings to life another enchanting tale by former Children s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, full of mystery and adventure.
Tue 22 Nov HANDS ON HAPPENINGS Free activities! gasp! Circus Circoncentrique (france) Time 7.30pm Duration 1 hr 20 Age 10+ Price 12.50 ( 8 con) Two fearless young men compete in a thrilling game of physical endurance. Defying gravity, they take you on an acrobatic journey full of endless surprises performing amazing tricks with balls, spheres and a huge metal cyr wheel. Plus a guest appearance from skilful acrobats Nikki & JD performing Knot. FREE Arts & Craft Activity for children and their grown-ups Join us for one of our FREE pre show drop-in arts and craft Hands on Happenings sessions in our foyer. These creative activities, led by a professional visual artist, are themed to tie in with the family shows that you will be seeing on stage. See website for full details. Tue 06 Sat 31 Dec Presented by New International Encounter and Cambridge Junction BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Christmas Show Beasts and beauties of all ages, join us this Christmas for a tale where beastliness is only skin deep. New International Encounter, the team behind 2014 s Around The World in 80 Days and 2011 s Hansel and Gretel, create a new, rustic re-telling of the French classic fairy tale, full of live music and magic. Time Venue Duration Price Various times 1 hr 50 (including interval) 5+ 15.50 ( 10 con) See website for full details including school, relaxed and BSL interpreted performances. A New International Encounter, Cambridge Junction and Tobacco Factory Theatres co-production. proudly donates to Cambridge Junction
KING S PARADE how to book INFO & tickets online junction.co.uk tel 01223 511 511 buy in person from: cambridge Junction Clifton way Cambridge CB1 7GX box office Opening hours Mon-Sat 10am 6pm and for events All prices shown include a booking fee Info n Cafe/bar open 1 hr before show start times n Buggy park and play area in foyer n Baby change facilities n Ice cream available at all performances n Family friendly eateries nearby n Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult Cambridge Junction is fully accessible - if you would like to discuss any access issue prior to your visit please call 01223 511 511 JESUS LANE NEWMARKET ROAD KING ST Bus Station ST ANDREW S ST EAST ROAD T TRUMPINGTON ROAD PARKER ST PARKSIDE MILL ROAD REGENT ST LENSFIELD RD PARKER S PIECE GRESHAM RD GONVILLE PLACE COVENT GDN GLISSON RD STATION ROAD TENISON RD Railway Station GWYDIR STREET HILLS ROAD BROOKLANDS AV BROOKGATE CLIFTON ROAD CHERRY HINTON RD