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23/07/2026
Entertainment
I must admit, while being familiar with the story of Orpheus and the Underworld, I wasn’t previously familiar with the musical interpretation, Hadestown. Hadestown is a musical by Anaïs Mitchell. Hadestown weaves together two Greek myths: the romance of Orpheus and Eurydice and the troubled marriage of Hades and Persephone. Set in an era of depression…
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There are musicals that entertain, and there are musicals that remind us of the very best of humanity. Come From Away definitely belongs in the latter category, and Ipswich-based Limelight Performers’ production at the New Wolsey Theatre proves that locally produced theatre can deliver storytelling every bit as moving and polished as its professional counterparts….
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Suffolk’s biggest and best loved outdoor theatre event, Theatre in the Forest, returns this summer to the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo with a beautiful production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! Red Rose Chain’s Theatre in the Forest event is known for bringing together audiences of all ages under the stars for inventive, fun and whacky…
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Local company, Brooks & Wood Ltd, started work in June on the Arras Square improvements, the work is expected to be completed by Christmas 2026. The project will be delivered in four planned phases to ensure that pedestrian access through the Square is maintained throughout the construction period. The improvements will include new and relayed…
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The National Trust at Flatford is preparing for a busy summer as it celebrates the 250 years since the birth of John Constable, one of the England’s most famous and much-loved landscape artists. Born in nearby East Bergholt on 11 June 1776, John Constable’s father, Golding Constable, owned the watermill at Flatford and John spent…
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Vintage trains and added attractions most Sundays this summer at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway. 12th July – Steam Railway Day A day to enjoy all the Middy has to offer with steam train rides on genuine Great Eastern Railway coaches, all well over 100 years old, pulled by a vintage steam locomotive, 110 year…
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Everyone is familiar with the 1978 film Grease, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. It spawned a string of chart-topping hits and became one of the most loved movie musicals of all time. However, the story actually began in 1971 as a stage musical, created as a nostalgic homage to American culture in the 1950s….
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Summer at TS Landguard While many young people spend the holidays relaxing, summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times for the cadets of TS Landguard. The school holidays are filled with adventure, learning and new experiences, from sailing and rowing on the Suffolk coast to national training courses and unique visits such as…
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Summer is the season of social plans, sunshine and selfies. So it’s no surprise more people are thinking about their smile. Feeling confident starts with a clean, healthy mouth. With up to 40% of tooth surfaces sitting between the teeth, brushing alone isn’t enough to keep your smile at its best. Upgrade your routine this…
Read More about Win: Fun Summer Smile KitWith regret the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway have decided to cancel the Craft Fair Day on Sunday 19th July, due to continued weather warnings, which has reduced the number of exhibitors. Rather than disappoint visitors the Middy feels it better hold off until next year when hopefully weather expectations will be more favourable. Otherwise the Middy…
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Organisers of one of Suffolk’s best-loved arts events have announced that this year’s Art on the Prom in Felixstowe has been cancelled after they were unable to raise enough money to cover essential running costs. The festival, which was due to take place on 6th September, normally attracts up to 11,000 visitors to the town’s seafront. In a statement on…
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