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13/04/2026
Entertainment
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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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…
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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…
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Entertainment
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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Entertainment
Kicking off an exciting month at Felixstowe’s award-winning Spa Pavilion Theatre, it’s the unmissable ‘Cliff and the Shadows Tribute’, starring Jimmy Jemain – on Sunday 1st February! Jimmy has been performing his Cliff tribute show for 30 years, and has also starred in London’s West End, in ‘Cliff – The Musical’. Even Sir Cliff himself…
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Entertainment
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…
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Entertainment
Pantomimes should be fun, entertaining and full of joyous escapism for audiences young and old. For a couple of hours each Christmas, we get to step away from the mundane and into a magical world of fairytales—and no theatre does that better than the Mercury in Colchester. This year, the Mercury turns its hand to Mother…
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Entertainment
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the New Wolsey Theatre’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto, and with a cast of very talented actor-musicians bringing Beauty and the Beast to the stage this Christmas season, this show really is a festive gift. The prince upsets the evil Snarliana by not allowing her to use his loo……
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Featured
Panto has been a festive favourite in the UK since the 18th century. Most of us are familiar with family outings at Christmas to see a fun telling of a traditional fairy story, Cinderella, Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk all being staple favourites. There have also been attempts over the years for theatre companies…
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The Tide Mill restoration fundraiser launched in March this year has reached its target of £60,000. Work has already started, with scaffolding up for safe access to the Grade 1 listed building. The distinctive shiplap exterior is being prepared before weatherproof paint is applied. The renovation is planned to take about three weeks during which…
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