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Ipswich Music Day ’26 – Performers wanted

07/03/2026

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…

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…

War of the Worlds

05/03/2026

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…

Plug in Suffolk: Revolutionising driving

04/03/2026

Whether your car is temporarily off the road, you are planning a weekend escape, or you simply need flexible access to a second vehicle, Plug in Suffolk Car Clubs are aiming to transform the way residents think about travel. Offering convenience, sustainability, and affordability, this growing initiative is helping communities across the county embrace a…

New Exhibition opens at The Hold

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,…

Ipswich Greening starts

Ipswich Borough Council is delighted to announce that work has started on the Town Centre Greening project. The project, which is funded by the Towns Fund, will broaden biodiversity and green areas within the town centre through planting in Princes St, Queen St, St Nicholas St and at Wolsey Square. Each of these areas has…

Calling all street performers

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…

Spring at Two Sisters Arts Centre, Trimley

26/02/2026

Two 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…

Review: Murder at Midnight

04/02/2026

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…

Review: Treasure Island (Eastern Angles)

05/12/2025

Christmas is the time when lots of families head to the theatre for the annual panto… but if you fancy something a little different this year, there’s a great festive alternative right here in our region. Ipswich-based Eastern Angles have once again delivered their trademark alternative Christmas show — this time, a lively East Anglian twist on…