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Art Unequalled returns to The Maltings this November

Fourteen years ago, local sculptor Sally Dunham had a vision to create a new Art event for the Ely area. Sally wanted to create an event that brought together independent artists and craftspeople creating handmade work to the highest standards at a friendly and welcoming event. In October 2010, Art Unequalled was held for the …

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Robin Hood in the City: Ely’s Spellbinding Christmas Pantomime Makes for the Perfect Gift this Christmas

Poets House in Ely saw a spectacular promotion of the highly awaited pantomime, Robin Hood. Local organisations such as press houses, the media and local business gathered in droves in the heart of Ely to watch the engaging presentation. The Christmas Pantomime which will see the cast Paul Cassaro (Robin Hood), Elisha Hancock (Little Joan), …

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City of Ely Council Presents Freedoms of the City of Ely

On Tuesday 29th November, Sheila Friend-Smith and Richard John Hobbs were presented with the Freedom of the City of Ely by our current Mayor Cllr Richard Morgan. The Mayors speech from the evening is as follows: Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the Council, Madam Clerk, former Mayors of the City, friends and relatives of Sheila …

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Cast Announced for Ely’s 10th Anniversary Pantomime Cinderella!

TERRY-IFIC! Ely favourites Terry Gauci and Terry Burns returns to this greatest fairy tale of them all – Cinderella KD Theatre Productions is pleased to announce the cast for the year’s special 10th anniversary pantomime, Cinderella. Like Birds of a feather returning Ely favourites, Terry Gauci and Terry Burns star as Sharon and Tracey. They will be joined by Hope Thompson (Wizard of Oz) as …

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Britten Sinfonia launches its new Music on Your Doorstep series in Ely in January 2021 in partnership with Babylon Arts

Pop-up fun music days will involve live events for adults and children of all ages, with opportunities to try out instruments and meet musicians. Professional chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia, which is based in Cambridge and performs across East Anglia as well as in London and internationally, starts the New Year at The Maltings in Ely …

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Amber Ankh Events Presents Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre

On the 26th September 2021 – Amber Ankh Events presents Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre, will be taking place at The Maltings in Ely. Featuring a fabulous range of unique and interesting artisans, craftspeople, traders and mediums! Amber Ankh Events is proud to bring Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre to The Maltings for …

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Rise and Shine – it’s Sleeping Beauty Panto Time – The Pantomime of Your Dreams

Producers at KD Theatre Productions in association with The Maltings Ely have announced their star cast for this year’s must-see pantomime adventure, Sleeping Beauty. The pantomime of your dreams will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages and will run from Friday 10th December 2021 – Friday 31st December 2021. Welcoming audiences back into The Maltings for panto is Ely’s Favourite Funny Man, Terry Gauci who …

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Grrls Rock Camp Ely

Grrls Rock Camp Ely is developed from Babylon Arts’ Creative Ideas Lab. This opportunity enabled artists and creative practitioners from across East Cambridgeshire to develop their ideas for engaging communities in the district, in arts and culture.  The use of the word “Grrls” takes influence from “Riot Grrrl”, a punk rock feminist punk movement that …

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Amber Ankh Events brings The Bayeux Tapestry to Ely…. Not the actual one!

As part of The Unfamiliar Bazaar, an event designed to be a quirky, family friendly day of joy at The Maltings in Ely, Amber Ankh Events is thrilled to be working with Mia Hansson to bring her incredible historically accurate recreation of the famous Bayeux Tapestry to Ely on the 15th August 2021! Amber Ankh …

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Babylon ARTS Brings the Big Screen Back!

Babylon Cinema at The Maltings will reopen and welcome back the public from Thursday 20th May with an exciting programme of family favourites, independent films, 2021 award winners and nominees, and theatre-on-screen experiences. The cinema, which has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to Covid-19, will reopen with enhanced safety and hygiene …

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Amber Ankh Events Presents Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre

Amber Ankh Events presents Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre, taking place at The Maltings in Ely, on 23rd May, and featuring a fabulous range of unique and interesting artisans, craftspeople, traders and mediums! Amber Ankh Events  is proud to bring Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre to The Maltings for for the first time …

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Volunteer with Babylon ARTS to Help Make the City a Brighter Place

Babylon ARTS is seeking to grow its volunteer team, to help brighten Ely’s cultural offer by supporting its cinema, gallery and events through 2021. Claire Somerville, chief executive of Babylon ARTS explains: “After the challenges of 2020, we’re reaching out to our community, in the hope of finding new volunteers to steward at the cinema …

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Socially Distanced Pantomime to Go Ahead at The Maltings this Christmas! Oh Yes it is!

KD Theatre Productions will be postponing their planned Sleeping Beauty to 2021and replacing it with their spectacular family production of ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ which was due to tour the UK this year but cancelled due to COVID-19. The production will run from the 18th December 2020 – 2nd January 2021 at The Maltings, Ely, …

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Little Shop of Horrors takes over the Ely Maltings this November

“Don’t feed the plants!” Experience this beloved cult-classic like never before! Just in time for those dark wintery nights, Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is bringing the much-loved Little Shop of Horrors to the Maltings in Ely this November. Coming to life on stage with a live, nine-piece band, this retro sci-fi comedy musical will have …

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Ely Cathedral Tower to be lit up in rainbow lights to celebrate “all God’s children” during Pride

Ely Cathedral’s Octagon Tower will be lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride in Ely 2019. On August 9th and 10th, the Octagon tower will display rainbow lights to show its support for “all God’s children”. Ely’s second ever Pride Festival will take place on August 10th outside the Maltings. The Very Reverend Mark …

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Babylon ARTS charity launches campaign to Save Ely Cinema

Ely Cinema based in The Maltings on Ely’s Riverside, is facing the difficult decision on whether to close later this summer. The small independent cinema has been in the building for over 20 years but arts charity Babylon ARTS who operate the single screen can no longer afford to subsidise its operation. Claire Somerville, Chief …

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World-Famous, Award-Winning family Rave Phenomenon – Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings 

Following two sold out events, world-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings on July 14th Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on award winning events since 2013 (Winner of best family event, Family Festival Awards 2014-18, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) . We …

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Art Unequalled launches a new Summer show this June at The Maltings in Ely.

This year marks the eighth year of Art Unequalled events at the Maltings in Ely. Independently organised by local sculptor Sally Dunham, Art Unequalled brings together highly talented local and national artists and craftsmen all presenting their handmade creations for sale direct to the public. Following on from the success of the winter show, held …

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Businesses show that Apprenticeships Work

‘Apprenticeships work’ is the message coming from business and public sector leaders involved in Enterprise East Cambridgeshire’s newest event taking place during this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. Key speakers for the free to attend event, taking place on Friday 9th March at the Maltings, Ely, will include Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, James Palmer and …

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Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings this February

Due to popular demand world-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon ‘Big Fish Little Fish’ returns to the Maltings for a follow up event.  Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on multi award winning events (Winner of Best Family Event, Family Festival Awards 2014-17, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) since 2013. …

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World-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon 'Big Fish Little Fish' launches it Witches and Wizards themed event in Ely this October!

Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on multi award winning events since 2013. (Winner of Best Family Event, Family Festival Awards 2014-17, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) We have entertained over 150,000 family ravers up and down the UK and have now launched in Australia. We have have put …

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Art Unequalled celebrates the creme of British talent

Artists from far and wide will be displaying their creations at Art Unequalled – a special Ely exhibition celebrating the creme of British talent. Art Unequalled will feature a fabulous collection of arts and crafts from across the country, featuring the work of established contributors as well as some fresh faces. It will include work …

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Choir members moved to tears following visit to Danish refugee centre

“The images drawn by the children moved many choir members to tears,” said Sing! Choirs director Kathryn Rowland after performing to 80 refugees near Ely’s twinned town Ribe. Members of a regional choir sang to holiday makers and church goers during a recent visit to Denmark – but it was their performance to refugees that …

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One Terrific Sister Act!!

The packed house at the Maltings were treated to a show stomping performance of ‘Sister Act, the Musical’ by the CAT Theatre Company. The already sold out show featured all the characters from the blockbuster film. With an adapted for stage script and musical score, each of the amateur actors have clearly put every ounce of heart and soul into …

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