The Coming of the Messiah
06/03/2026
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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New Exhibition opens at The Hold
04/03/2026
Suffolk Archives’ latest exhibition Beyond Labels: Celebrating Disability in Suffolk opens at The Hold in Ipswich on 27th February. It’s part of a project made possible by a £139,107 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund designed to spark conversations about accessibility, equality, and the work that’s still needed. The exhibition explores themes including visibility, independent living, discrimination,…
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Review: Glorious!
Reviewing a theatrical production is always a fascinating experience. Sometimes a show is fun, entertaining, or thought-provoking — and occasionally it misses the mark entirely. But it’s rare to encounter a production that is deliberately, gloriously bad… until now. Glorious! — currently playing at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich — is intentionally off-key by…
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