The Downing Arts Podcast

Dr Ewan Jones discusses his recently-published novel, and how he's trying to revive a centuries-old artistic practice.
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Cover image credit Irene Martinez Costa/TW.
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Thursday 19 February, 5.30pm, Ely Cathedral: The Chapel Choir sing Evensong
Sunday 22 February, 6pm, Chapel: Choral Evensong
Monday 9 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Chapel: Talk and discussion: 'A Musical Church'.
Tuesday 24 February, 5.30pm, Assembly Room: DCMS Lent Term Open Recital
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Call for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downing
If you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email [email protected].

House Porter Gustavo Ávila chats about his favourite film.
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Cover image in the public domain.
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Thursday 12 February, 9-9.30pm, Chapel: Come and Sing Compline
Sunday 15 February, 6pm, Chapel: Choral Evensong
Monday 9 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Chapel: Talk and discussion: 'A Spiritual Church'.
Tuesday 17 February, 5-6pm, Heong Gallery: Life-drawing class. Downing students only. Book your free spot here.
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Applications open for the Piano Showcase Weekend with Danny Driver 27-28 Feb. Deadline 12 February. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/piano-showcase-weekend-international-piano-soloist-danny-driver
Call for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downing
If you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email [email protected].

Third-year HSPS student Ivan Ampiah discusses his love of Musical Theatre.
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Thursday 5 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Howard Assembly Room: DCMS Chapel Choir Members' Recital
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February, 7.30pm, Howard Theatre: DDS production 'Send in the Clowns'. Tickets available here.
Saturday 7 February, 9pm, JCR: Cambridge Bands play to raise money for Breast Cancer. Tickets available here. (*Choose the option “Don’t support Collctiv” from the drop-down menu!*)
Sunday 8 February, 6pm, Chapel: Choral Evensong
Monday 9 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Chapel: Talk and discussion: 'An English-speaking Church'. All welcome.
Tuesday 10 February, 2.30-3.30pm, Chapel: Tour of the Organ, just drop in.
'A Gap in the Clouds' Exhibition in the Heong Gallery continues until Sunday 8 February 2026. Free entry, all welcome.
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Applications open for the Piano Showcase Weekend with Danny Driver 27-28 Feb. Deadline 12 February. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/piano-showcase-weekend-international-piano-soloist-danny-driver
Call for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downing
If you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email [email protected].

We catch up with recent Downing alumnus and professional guitarist Declan Hickey.
Cover image credit Louisa Denby.
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Thursday 29 January, 9pm, Chapel: Choral Compline
Friday 30 January, 11am-12pm, Wilkins Room: Qi Gong movement workshop in association with the Gallery's current exhibition. Click here to find out more.
Friday 30 January, 5-6.30pm, Howard Theatre: 'A Gap in the Clouds' Exhibition Panel Discussion. Free tickets bookable here.
Friday 30 January, 9.30pm, JCR: DCMS Open Mic Night
Sunday 1 February, 6pm, Chapel: Choral Evensong for the Feast of Candlemas.
Monday 2 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Chapel: Talk and discussion: 'What is the Church of England?' All welcome.
Monday 2 February, 7-9pm, JCR: Danby Society Estimating Evening with Dr Hamish Symington. Free pizza and a prize for the winning team.
'A Gap in the Clouds' Exhibition in the Heong Gallery continues until Sunday 8 February 2026. Free entry, all welcome.
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Applications open for the Piano Showcase Weekend with Danny Driver 27-28 Feb. Deadline 12 February. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/piano-showcase-weekend-international-piano-soloist-danny-driver
Call for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downing
If you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email [email protected].

Head of Academic Skills, Dr Hamish Symington, chats about his alter ego as a cryptic crossword setter.
Cover image released under Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.
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Sunday 25 January, 6pm, Chapel: Choral Evensong
Monday 26 January, 6-8pm, Heong Gallery: 'Through the Gap' Creative Workshop. Space is limited and booking is essential. Email [email protected].
'A Gap in the Clouds' Exhibition in the Heong Gallery continues until Sunday 8 February 2026. Free entry, all welcome.
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Applications open for the Piano Showcase Weekend with Danny Driver 27-28 Feb. Deadline 12 February. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/piano-showcase-weekend-international-piano-soloist-danny-driver
Call for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downing
If you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email [email protected].