Entertainment

Review: Sister Act the Musical

Sister Act the Musical is based on the much loved 1992 film that starred Whoopi Goldberg. Where the stage version differs is in the music: while the film featured well-known Motown and R&B hits like Mary Wells’ My Guy, the musical boasts an original score. And, personally, I think the new songs are even better. Suffolk is…

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Ipswich News

Spotlight on University students

Final year students at the University of Suffolk are preparing to showcase their work to the public at their popular end of year show. The Arts Degree Show, highlighting work from a variety of courses is open to the public from 20 to 27 June in the Arts Building at the University’s Ipswich campus. The…

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Entertainment

Review: The Da Vinci Code

It’s hard to imagine how Dan Brown’s book full of intrigue, mystery, and fast paced action could work on the stage, but the latest production at The Mercury Theatre Colchester of The Da Vinci Code proves that it really does… After a murder victim’s body is found in the Louvre Museum, covered in strange symbols,…

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News

New Mayor elected for Felixstowe

At its Annual Council Meeting on 21 May, Felixstowe Town Council elected Cllr Corrine Franklin as the Mayor of Felixstowe for the Municipal Year 2025/26. On the same evening Cllr Darren Aitchison was appointed as the Deputy Mayor. On accepting the office of Mayor, Cllr Corrine Franklin, who has been Member of the Town Council…

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Holbrook Primary Commemorates VE Day 80

Holbrook Primary School recently marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a memorable and meaningful series of activities. Students were visited by a speaker from Blue Cross who shared fascinating stories about the vital roles animals played during the Second World War. Adding a personal touch to the day, a former teacher Mrs. Pullan…

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Review: Noises Off

Ever wondered what goes on backstage during a play? Well Michael Frayn’s 1982 hilarious farce “Noises Off” may or may not give us a glimpse. I must admit that I’ve seen “Noises Off” probably four times previously and still I’m not tired of it. This latest offering is a Theatre by the Lake, New Wolsey…

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