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New exhibition on our nearest neighbour

09/07/2026

The chance to touch a real moon rock, marvel at a giant inflatable solar system, and explore Suffolk’s space stories awaits adventurers to Suffolk Archives’ free, family friendly summer exhibition. The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour, a touring exhibition from Bespoke Scientific, touches down at The Hold Ipswich from 26th June to 19th September. Discover the science and mythology of the moon. Re-live historic moments in lunar…

Review: Grease

04/07/2026

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….

Countdown to Grease

18/06/2026

CTC is also widely recognised across Suffolk for its national award-winning productions. This summer, the spotlight turns to Grease the Musical at The Apex—and expectations are sky-high. Packed with unforgettable hits, high-octane choreography, and the rebellious spirit of Rydell High, this production promises to be a bold, electrifying celebration of youth, energy, and nostalgia. Audiences…

Review: 9 to 5 The Musical

04/06/2026

Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical remains one of the most entertaining and relevant modern musical comedies, and Riverside Musical Theatre Company’s latest production at the Riverside Theatre, Woodbridge, delivers a thoroughly enjoyable evening packed with laughter, energy and heart. Based on the much-loved 1980 film, the story follows office workers Violet (Samantha De…

Review: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)

03/06/2026

The Reduced Shakespeare Company prove that the works of the Bard are certainly not boring when they take on his complete works in one evening! William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights and poets in the English language, left behind a complete body of works that includes 39 plays, which continue to influence literature and…

GREASE IS THE WORD

01/06/2026

Since its founding in 2009 by Bridie Rowe, CTC College of Performing Arts has grown from a modest local initiative into one of Suffolk’s most dynamic performing arts institutions. What began as summer workshops in a local school hall has evolved into a fully-fledged training hub, shaping the next generation of performers with ambition, professionalism,…

Working 9-5

13/05/2026

Well known locally for their incredible sell out performances, Woodbridge based Riverside Musical Theatre Company are heading back to the Riverside stage this June with another hit show, the fabulous 9 to 5 to Musical, the hilarious and empowering story where three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a…

Albatross an epic drama

12/05/2026

Albatross, an epic family drama about the boundaries of love and devotion in the age of climate catastrophe, written by acclaimed Suffolk playwright Martha Loader and directed by Menagerie Theatre Company Co-Artistic Director Patrick Morris. What does one generation owe the next? This is the question at the heart of this timely new play from…

The Current State of Play: Rugby in Ipswich

21/04/2026

Rugby union in Ipswich has never been short of passion, and the 2025/26 season gives supporters of both senior clubs plenty to follow, with form, milestone anniversaries, and a thriving women’s game all converging at once. A Long History of the Game Organised rugby in Ipswich stretches back to 1870, when Ipswich RFC first took…

Garden Trail returns to Suffolk

19/04/2026

St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Great Garden Trail is returning once again for this summer. From Woodbridge to Beccles through to Felixstowe and Halesworth, a number of gardens across the region are opening their gates for the public to visit and enjoy this summer in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice, as part of its annual Great…