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What's on in September

Escape Room: Lock In At The Cromwell Arms - At Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely

On Saturdays and Sundays at 11.00 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm Escape Rooms are the latest interactive and immersive activity to sweep the country (in fact the world!). If you love games and puzzles or just like trying new things then this is for you.

Sat 1st Sep 11:00 amSun 2nd Sep 10:00 amSat 8th Sep 11:00 amSun 9th Sep 11:00 am
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LIGHTPLAY : Terry Beard, Stephen Murfitt, Chris Wood

Final week - Exhibition closes on Sunday 23 September.

Sat 1st Sep 12:00 pmThu 13th Sep 12:00 pmFri 14th Sep 12:00 pmSat 15th Sep 12:00 pm
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National Theatre Live: Julie - tickets available on the door from 6.30pm

Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this brand new production, directed by Carrie Cracknell (NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea) and broadcast live from the National Theatre to cinemas.

Thu 6th Sep 7:00 pm
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Mamma Mia Here We Go Again (PG) tickets on sale on the door

Tickets now available on the door. A decade after Mamma Mia! The Movie, we’re heading back to the Greek island of Kalokairi for another joyful and infectious musical based on the songs of ABBA. Sophie is pregnant and wants to learn more about her mother’s past. Huge fun!

Sun 9th Sep 3:00 pm
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Mamma Mia Here We Go Again (PG) tickets on sale on the door

See it twice in one day!! You can now buy tickets on the door.

Sun 9th Sep 7:30 pm
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The Bookshop (PG) at Ely Cinema - tickets available on the door from 7pm

Set in a small town in 1959 England, it is the story of a woman who decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.

Wed 12th Sep 7:30 pm
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Edie (12A) at Ely Cinema - tickets available on the door from 2.30pm

Back by popular demand for a market day matinee. At the tender age of 83, a gruff old woman (Sheila Hancock) sets out to try and capture a little of the magic she had as a young girl.

Thu 13th Sep 3:00 pm
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First Reformed (15) at Ely Cinema - tickets available on the door from 7pm

From legendary writer-director Paul Schrader comes a gripping new film that ranks among his very best work. Ethan Hawke delivers an outstanding performance as a troubled priest caught at a crossroads in a changing world. Asked for help by one of his parishioners he must do everything he can to stop events spiralling out of control.

Thu 13th Sep 7:30 pm
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The Library Presents...its Autumn Programme 2018

Libraries around the County are looking forward to a new season of arts activity. 'The Library Presents’ autumn season starts on Saturday 15 September and will continue taking high quality arts activities into the heart of towns until Saturday 15 December.

Sat 15th Sep
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SEAW Selected Works Exhibition Call for entries!

Call for Entries! Entries are now open for the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists Selected Works Exhibition. Deadline 24 September

Sun 16th Sep 12:00 pmMon 24th Sep 12:00 pm
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Swimming with Men (12A) at Ely Cinema with Q&A with writer Aschlin Ditta

Tickets available on the door Join us for a special Q&A session before the main feature with writer Aschlin Ditta. Back by popular demand. A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.

Sun 16th Sep 7:30 pm
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Leave no Trace (PG) at Ely Cinema - tickets available on the door from 7pm

A father and daughter live a perfect but mysterious existence in Forest Park, a beautiful nature reserve near Portland, Ore., rarely making contact with the world. But when a small mistake tips them off to authorities, they are forced to rejoin society, sending them on an increasingly erratic journey in search of a place to call their own.

Tue 18th Sep 7:30 pm
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Christopher Robin (PG) at Ely Cinema 3pm matinee

Bring-a-bear. Every bear deserves to watch this film. Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the gang step out of the Hundred Acre Wood and into London to remind a world-weary, grown-up Christopher Robin of the joys of life.

Sun 23rd Sep 3:00 pm
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Christopher Robin (PG) at Ely Cinema 7.30pm

Missed the matinee? See it tonight! If you'd like to bring your own teddy bear it's welcome to sit on your lap to enjoy the film.

Sun 23rd Sep 7:30 pm
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The Children Act (12A) at Ely Cinema

Adapted from the bestselling novel by Ian McEwan. A brilliant high court judge has a life-changing decision to make: rule that a young Jehovah’s Witness accept a life-saving blood transfusion, or bow to the wishes and beliefs of his family. What is it that the boy really wants?

Wed 26th Sep 7:30 pm
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Fenland Textures: Carol and Bob Banks

Launch : Saturday 29 September 2-5pm. An exploration of textures found in a fenland environment. Oils, Pastel and Silver. Continues to Sunday 14 October. Please note our extended weekend opening hours for this exhibition.

Sat 29th Sep 12:00 pm
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Ely Amnesty Group : The Breadwinner

This Oscar-nominated animated film tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl who lives under Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001. After the wrongful arrest of her father, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy to support her family. She soon discovers a new world of freedom and danger.

Sat 29th Sep 6:30 pm
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Anneli In Concert The Maltings, Ely.

Locally based singer 'Anneli' performs with a live band and guest singers this autumn. Anneli is promoting her new singles under her record label EBA Records and also performing popular covers. If you love pop music this is a show not to be missed

Sat 29th Sep 7:30 pm
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The Planets (Ely Cathedral) - Ely Sinfonia presents

One hundred years to the day after its first performance, Gustav Holst's magnificent Planets Suite will ring out in Ely Cathedral when Ely Sinfonia takes to the stage under the baton of its conductor Steve Bingham.

Sat 29th Sep 7:30 pm
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