Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire. The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other. The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless. AUDIO DESCRIBED WITH TOUCH TOUR: Sat, 8th August, 2:30pm

This is Rambert; now, as they’ve always been; living and breathing dance DNA; committed to putting the spotlight on voices, visions and ideas shaping our world today. Dance that’s alive with urgency, energy and relevance. For their centenary, Rambert bring together handpicked, bite-size, high-impact works from artists with something urgent to say – including work from (LA)HORDE, Emma Evelein, and a brand new commission. Works that speak of the now, amplify untold stories, thrive on difference and match the speed and intensity of modern life. This programme captures what matters right now – a glimpse of the future from the company that has always led the way. This is Rambert.

– 320°F has been written by the founder of NODA MAP Hideki Noda, who will also direct and appear as one of the main cast, as he does in every production. The London shows will be performed in Japanese with English subtitles. NODA MAP was founded in 1994 by Hideki Noda after a year in London studying theatre on a Monbusho (Culture Ministry) scholarship. NODA MAP are known for producing both large and small scale theatre works including Kill, Pandra’s Bell, Red Demon (UK / Japan / Thailand / Korea), The Bee  based on the short story Mushiriai (Plucking At Each Other) by Yasutaka Tsutsui (UK/Japan/US/Hong Kong), The Diver (UK/Japan), The Character, Egg (Japan/France), One Green Bottle (Japan/Korea/UK/Romania/Taiwan), Fakespeare, A Night At The Kabuki (Japan/UK/Taiwan), Usagi Nami wo Hashiru, Love in Action (Japan/UK) and more.

Step into the intoxicating world of Buenos Aires nightlife, where passion, drama and desire are brought vividly to life through the most sensual of dances: the Argentine tango. Back by overwhelming demand after its sold-out 2018 run, World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo returns with his extraordinary dance company in the internationally acclaimed Tango After Dark. This is tango as it was meant to be experienced: raw, intimate and irresistibly seductive. Ten of the world’s finest dancers deliver a breathtaking display of strength, elegance and emotion, each step a conversation, each embrace a story. Their performances are fuelled by the electrifying sounds of a live orchestra of five virtuoso musicians, alongside two phenomenal singers, performing the music of legendary composer Astor Piazzolla. His iconic Nuevo Tango pulses through every note, infusing the evening with “extra drive and sizzle” (The Times). Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or discovering tango for the first time, Tango After Dark will set your heart racing and your soul on fire. This is not just a show, it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the rhythm of the night, to feel the heat and to witness the true essence of Argentine tango at its very best.

Please note that you need to be a current Cambridge Federation WI member to book this event. Matthew Bournes Cinderella Sadlers Wells Theatre, London Thursday 14 January 2027 2.30pm performance Matthew Bournes Cinderella returns for a 30th anniversary revival of one of New Adventures most loved productions. Set in London during the Second World War, this darker reimagining of the classic fairytale unfolds against the shadow of the Blitz, where a chance meeting leads to a powerful wartime romance. With Prokofievs sweeping score, striking period design and Bournes distinctive storytelling, Cinderella blends drama, danger and emotion in a version of the story that feels both haunting and timeless. The coach will leave the Lode depot at 9.00 am and Trumpington Park & Ride at 9.45 am. We will arrive in London for approximately 12 noon in time for lunch before the performance which begins at 2.30pm. Our seats will be in rows O, P and Q. We will be leaving London straight after the performance. The closing date for this trip is Thursday 17 July. It is appreciated that this is a very early date but we have been able to negotiate 20 off per theatre ticket per person. Cost: WI Members 108.00 and Family and Friends booked by a WI Member 110.00 Booking starts: Monday 4 May 2026 Booking closes: Friday 17 July 2026

The Legacy Programme presents classics of the Ailey repertoire,including: NIGHT CREATURE (EXCERPTS) BY ALVIN AILEY A bubbly champagne cocktail of a dance, Night Creature is a perfect fusion of Ailey’s buoyant choreography and Duke Ellington’s sparkling music. At once wistful and sassy, it beckons viewers into a nocturnal world populated by jazz babies and night owls. A SONG FOR YOU BY ALVIN AILEY A Song for You is an excerpt from Alvin Ailey’s Love Songs. The male counterpart to Alvin Ailey’s Cry, this lyrical solo offers an emotional journey through love and longing. CRY (EXCERPT) BY ALVIN AILEY In 1971, Alvin Ailey choreographed the three-part solo Cry as a birthday present for his mother and dedicated it “to all Black women everywhere – especially our mothers.” In the final section, the dancer, clad in a white leotard and long ruffled skirt, has journeyed through bitter sorrow and brutal hardship to reach a state of ecstatic freedom. GRACE BY RONALD K. BROWN Grace is a fervent tour-de-force depicting individuals on a journey to the promised land. Described by The New York Times as “astounding, something to be sensed as well as seen,” thisspiritually charged work is a rapturous blend of modern dance and West African idioms. REVELATIONS BY ALVIN AILEY Alvin Ailey’s iconic Revelations is the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy. Since its premiere in 1960, Revelations has been performed continuously around the globe, making it the most widely seen modern dance work in the world. AUDIO DESCRIBED: Saturday, 19th September, 2:30pm. With Touch Tour.

The New Works programme features fresh work by some of the most respected contemporary choreographers. BLINK OF AN EYE BY MEDHI WALERSKI (UK PREMIERE) In an intriguing piece that probes the relationship between dance and music, Medhi Walerski lays bare the strength and vulnerability inherent in the creative process. The timeless beauty of J.S. Bach’s violin sonatas and partita anchors the athletic movement that is both precise and expansive. A CASE OF YOU BY JUDITH JAMISON This sensual duet—an excerpt from Judith Jamison’s 2005 Reminiscin’ – is an emotionally intense showstopper danced to Diana Krall’s sultry rendition of the classic Joni Mitchell song. MANY ANGELS BY LAR LUBOVITCH (UK PREMIERE) Against a heavenly backdrop, dancers float across the stage to Adagietto from Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Equal parts monumental and dreamlike, the ballet is a brilliant showcase oftechnical skill and stunning musicality. SONG OF THE ANCHORITE BY JAMAR ROBERTS (UK PREMIERE) Renowned choreographer Jamar Roberts gives a fresh take on the 1961 solo Hermit Songs, Alvin Ailey’s reaction to a set of medieval religious texts and the haunting song cycle by Samuel Barber that they inspired. The result is a powerful meditation on passion and devotion – both earthly and spiritual – danced to jazz trumpeter Avishai Cohen’s interpretation of a Maurice Ravel composition. REVELATIONS BY ALVIN AILEY Alvin Ailey’s iconic Revelations is the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy. Since its premiere in 1960, Revelations has been performed continuously around the globe, making it the most widely seen modern dance work in the world.

Step inside a world where myth meets modern day. Mere Mortals reimagines the story of Pandora’s Box through the lens of our tech-driven age. Exploring eternal philosophical questions through thetimely subject of artificial intelligence, this ballet examines the promises and perils of humankind forging new paths in unknown territory. This fully immersive experience fuses movement, music, and cutting-edge visuals into a breathtaking sensory journey. Commissioned as a world premiere for Artistic Director Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season, the program returns as a fusion of electronic music, festival culture, and contemporary ballet – anotherworldly journey all around. Witness the visionary choreography of Aszure Barton alongside live performances by acclaimed electronic music producer Floating Points and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia orchestra. Coming from a city defined by innovation and technology, Mere Mortals is a provocative, unforgettable exploration of progress, creativity, and the human spirit. No doubt an experience you’ll feel long after the curtain falls.