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The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade – Preview Concert

26th July 2026

A blazing concert of songs inspired by real-life STEM pioneers, written by LAC Innovate Artist Helen Arney, Brian Mackenwells and Jenni Pinnock.

This fiery new musical follows the story of five trailblazing women, all studying science at 1880s Girton College, Cambridge: physicist Hertha Ayrton, astronomer Annie Maunder, botanist Ethel Sargant, chemist Ida Freund and Lincoln’s own genius mathematician, Charlotte Scott.

As this unlikely crew fights fires of every kind, they realise they’re part of a bigger battle: for the right to equal education, to work, and to vote. Even if it means starting a few fires themselves…

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Supported by Birmingham Hippodrome and Lincoln Arts Centre.
Join a free family singing workshop at 9:30am and 11am

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  • Date:
    26th July 2026
  • Time:
    2pm - 3pm
  • Running Time:
    60min
  • Location:
    The Cafe Bar
  • Prices:

    No booking required.

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