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Event Overview

Location
Cambridge Corn Exchange

2 Wheeler Street

Cambridge

CB2 3QB

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Duration
Running time: Doors: 1hr before show time Curfew: 23:00
Age restrictions

14+

Latecomer policy
Latecomers may not be admitted

Ticket Information

Thu 04 Dec 2025

19:30

Cost

£26.50 - £35.50 (Including booking fee)

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Description

Fans of Christmas spirit and school assembly nostalgia, rejoice!

Get ready for an evening of festive joy and nostalgia with James B Partridge’s The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 This Christmas season, James brings his beloved show to Cambridge Corn Exchange, inviting audiences to relive the heartwarming magic of a classic Christmas assembly. A UK-based singer and vocal coach, James is known for his exceptional vocals and his passion for uniting audiences through music. With appearances on BBC The One Show, BBC Breakfast, Loose Women, Netflix, and BBC Radio 2, he’s become a familiar face to many, celebrated for his uplifting energy and remarkable performances.

The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through Christmas classics and throwback mashups. From school assembly favourites to timeless festive tunes, James captures the spirit of the season with his infectious enthusiasm. The show is filled with musical surprises, reflections on Christmases past, and moments that will have everyone singing along. Fans rave about James’s ability to create a sense of community and joy, taking them back to childhood memories of Christmas.

In James’s words, “This show has a huge nostalgia factor. Anything you did at school gets you excited again – you get those giddy emotions! It’s all about capturing that sense of community and the warmth of singing together.” This unique Christmas experience promises laughter, warmth, and a night filled with singalongs that will resonate with audiences of all ages.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to embrace the magic of the season with James B Partridge’s The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 Join us for a night of community, music, and Christmas cheer that will leave you ready for the season!

Accessibility Information

If you would like to book accessible seating, your account with the Cambridge Corn Exchange must have a tag applied to it. Please email tickets@cambridge.gov.uk or call 01223 357851 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)* to request we add this tag to your account. Please read our access document in advance of booking to ensure the tickets you book are the most suitable.

Access to the box office

The Box Office for the Corn Exchange is called Cambridge Live Tickets and is located left of the venue, two doors down (next to the restaurant Steak & Honour.)

The Cambridge Live Tickets Box Office is currently closed, however, when there is a performance taking place the Box Office opens at 6pm (or an hour before a matinee starts) and closes half an hour after the start time (or until 9pm for standing performance.) 

Here is a summary of Box Office features:

  • Lowered kerb providing level access
  • Automatic sliding doors to Box Office
  • Large print seating plans
  • A lowered counter
  • An induction loop
  • Wi-Fi

 

Audio Loop

There is an infra-red hearing enhancement system which can be used either with, or without a hearing aid. The system only works in the auditorium and balcony. The headphones and receiver can be obtained from the steward at the Customer Services Desk. No deposit is required but the stewards will ask for your name and seat number” There are 6 sets available which consist of, a headset, receiver and neck loop. There are certain areas within the auditorium where the system doesn’t work:- Rows S to Z, seats 1 to 8 (House Right), at the rear of the auditorium. Rows XF to XK Rows O to R, seats 1 to 4 Using the system with a hearing aid Headphones are attached to the receiver and then worn in a similar fashion to a personal stereo. For those customers with hearing aids without a T setting, we suggest using this system with headphones but removing your hearing aid whilst inside the auditorium. The loop should be placed around the customer’s neck and attached to the receiver. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver. Using the system without a hearing aid The headphones should be attached to the receiver and worn in similar fashion to a personal stereo. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver.

Wheelchair Access

Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome at our venue.