Entertainment

Flying Lessons

For most of her life, Pamela has stayed close to home, quietly holding everything together. She’s the one everyone depends on—the reliable presence her family cheerfully takes for granted, certain she’ll always be there when they need her. But as her 58th birthday approaches, a chain of small events begins to unsettle the comfortable routine….

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Ipswich News

All Aboard for Easter Steam-up

The first major weekend opening of 2026 at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway will be the Easter Gala Steam-Up. There will be two locos in steam on both days, ‘Illingworth’ an 0-6-0 saddle tank built by Hudswell Clarke of Leeds in 1916 and a genuine light railway loco having worked the Nidd Valley Light Railway…

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Caroline a new musical

She’s not a DJ. She’s not a rock star. But in the middle of Britain’s radio revolution, Caroline might just steal the show! Caroline – A New Musical is inspired by the true story of Britain’s pirate radio revolution which set the soundtrack to the sixties and gave a whole generation a new voice.   Packed with…

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HMS Ganges prepares to re-open

HMS Ganges Museum opens for 2026 on Easter Weekend commencing the 4th April.  The doors will be open every weekend on both Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm) until Sunday 25th October! Added attraction for the 4th will be a collection of Vintage vehicles presented by the Suffolk Vintage vehicle enthusiast….

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Entertainment

Preview: Vampires Rock – Eternal Love

Steve Steinman brings his new hilarious rock musical – VAMPIRES ROCK: ETERNAL LOVE, the smash-hit show that stormed onto the UK theatre scene in 2025 to Suffolk! Join Steve and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark and thrilling world of vampires — where the love-struck Baron…

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Ipswich Gang Show 2026

Throughout the year boys and girls who are members of Scouting and Guiding attend their usual meetings. Here they embark on a wide variety of adventurous and fun activities and camps. However, from November through to Easter around 60 of these young people along with their volunteer leaders rehearse for the annual ‘Gang Show’. The…

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Suffolk Book League – March 26

On Thursday 12th March the Suffolk Book League welcome Helen MacDonald and Sin Blaché.  Helen Macdonald is a writer, naturalist, and former historian of science, now based in Suffolk. Their previous award-winning memoir H is for Hawk has been adapted for the screen with Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson, released in 2025. Helen’s other publications…

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News

Easter at Sutton Hoo

Travel back in time this Easter with a family trip to Sutton Hoo. Pick up an Easter trail when you get there, put on your bunny ears and explore the ten-point trail.  Challenge friends and family to an egg and spoon race, test your wingspan and hop like a hare, rabbit, lamb or fox as you discover more about the…

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Latest section of King Charles Coastal Path opens

A new walking route has been launched to give ramblers a more engaging way to explore their local landscape. The Ipswich Waterfront Walk, part of the King Charles III England Coast Path, showcases some of the best of Suffolk’s county town and surrounding areas. Developed by Suffolk County Council, the 5.5-mile trail passes through Orwell…

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Ipswich Music Day ’26 – Performers wanted

Applications are now open for performers from Ipswich, Suffolk and the East Anglian region to have their chance to play live at Ipswich Music Day 2026.   Giving singers, musicians and bands the opportunity to appear in front of thousands of people on Sunday 5th July, the event is a fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming artists to showcase their talent.  Running for the 36th year, Ipswich Music Day is the…

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The Coming of the Messiah

The Coming Of Messiah, written by Suzanne Hawkes, looks at the fascinating story behind the creation of Handel’s masterpiece – which was in fact first performed Easter 1741.  In 1740 Handel was at a crossroads – he had suffered a bout of ill health (possibly a stroke), his last opera had been a flop and his…

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