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11/03/2026
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…
Read More about Suffolk Book League – March 26Applications 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 witch hunts and trials of the 17th century remain one of the darkest chapters in English history, fuelled by fear, suspicion, and the persecution of those accused of witchcraft. Among the most notorious figures of this period was Matthew Hopkins, the self-styled Witchfinder General, whose brutal campaigns targeted dozens of women across Essex, South…
Read More about Review: The Manningtree WitchesThe 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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Imitating the Dog bring their bold new adaptation of The War of the Worlds to the New Wolsey Theatre from Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 March 2026. Four performers create an epic live “road movie” on stage, reimagining H.G. Wells’ classic tale of alien invasion and societal collapse. As extraterrestrials descend and cities fall into ruin, the story asks urgent…
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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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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…
Read More about Review: Glorious!Ipswich Borough Council is calling on all street performers – from musicians and magicians to acrobats, dancers, living statues, poets, puppeteers and more – to apply now for a place in the town’s first-ever Street Performers Showcase, taking place on Saturday 4th April. This brand-new event builds on the huge success of Ipswich’s Busking Showcase…
Read More about Calling all street performersTwo Sisters reopen in March with a packed programme for the new season opening with an afternoon treat Sunday 1st March 3pm Emily Bennett brings her acclaimed concert version of PIAF to the space. With Matthew Snow on accordion, Oliver Wood on piano and Hattie Bennett on bass. This will be a real treat not to…
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Murder at Midnight, currently playing at The New Wolsey in Ipswich, is a hugely enjoyable murder mystery — and yes in this case, murder really is fun. Written by Torben Betts, this murder farce is packed with dark humour, clever plotting, and plenty of theatrical flair. A brilliantly designed set allows the audience to follow…
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