Theatre

Mark Farrelly is bringing his Quentin Crisp show to the Ufford White Lion

One man show about Quentin Crisp coming to St Mary's Parish Hall in Ufford

Quentin Crisp play is coming to Ufford White Lion

Quentin Crisp play is coming to Ufford White Lion

One man show about gay icon, Quentin Crisp, coming to White Lion in Ufford

Oliver Fosker is directing and starring in The Railway Children for the Company of Four.

Oliver Fosker is directing and starring in The Railway Children for the Company of Four.

Railway Children brought to Woodbridge theatre by Greater Anglia driver

An aerial shot of the outside of the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich

An aerial shot of the outside of the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich

EADT Business Awards

Award-winning theatre proves ‘life-enhancing’ benefits of arts and culture

Red Rose Chain's A Midsummer Night's Dream is this year's Theatre in the Forest

Red Rose Chain's A Midsummer Night's Dream is this year's Theatre in the Forest

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Red Rose Chain Theatre

A former Eastenders writer will showcase a drama about knife crime in Colchester

A former Eastenders writer will showcase a drama about knife crime in Colchester

Former Eastenders writer's play on knife crime debuts in Colchester

Sizewell Creative's Noye’s Fludde will put climate change under the spotlight at Thorington Theatre on July 13

Sizewell Creative's Noye’s Fludde will put climate change under the spotlight at Thorington Theatre on July 13

Sizewell Creative to bring communities together for unique opera  

Helen McDermott is playing Fairy Hasbean

Helen McDermott is playing Fairy Hasbean

Anglia TV legend Helen McDermott to play Fairy Hasbean in panto

The Ungodly at The Avenue Theatre in Ipswich.

The Ungodly at The Avenue Theatre in Ipswich.

Review: The Ungodly is a masterclass and easier to digest than The Crucible

The original Art Deco box office from The Regal Theatre in Stowmarket

The original Art Deco box office from The Regal Theatre in Stowmarket

Suffolk theatre's Art Deco box office to go under the hammer

Co-op Juniors Christmas Spectacular 2022 at Snape Maltings

Co-op Juniors Christmas Spectacular 2022 at Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings Christmas Spectacular is absolutely brilliant

The Legend of Robin Hood at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

The Legend of Robin Hood at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Robin Hood Panto at Bury Theatre Royal features 'Little Joan's Big Baps' and more!

Conservatoire East performing SIX. Picture: Tony Kelly

Conservatoire East performing SIX. Picture: Tony Kelly

Students' take on Henry's wives has the 'axe factor'

Several Suffolk organisations celebrating arts and culture are set to receive funding from Arts Council England in 2023-26. Among them is Ipswich based Gecko Theatre.

Several Suffolk organisations celebrating arts and culture are set to receive funding from Arts Council England in 2023-26. Among them is Ipswich based Gecko Theatre.

Over £15milion pledged to arts and cultural life Suffolk

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning after Ricky Gervais tickets were being put on sale for more than ?300.

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning after Ricky Gervais tickets were being put on sale for more than ?300.

Local government

Theatre warning after Ricky Gervais tickets put on sale for £362

Sarah Holmes, former CEO of New Wolsey theatre has been awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award

Sarah Holmes, former CEO of New Wolsey theatre has been awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award

Former Wolsey CEO wins prestigious theatre award

A West End and Broadway star who started his career at an amateur dramatics group in Woodbridge has championed their latest production.

A West End and Broadway star who started his career at an amateur dramatics group in Woodbridge has championed their latest production.

West End star champions his former theatre group

The cast of Time and Tide, which is touring East Anglia.

The cast of Time and Tide, which is touring East Anglia.

Time and Tide review: 'Engaging and emotional tale' touring East Anglia

$Transported into the world of Victorian England for the night, I sat with both my head in my hands and clutching my sides in equal measure for Oscar Wilde\'s The Importance of Being Earnest staged at the New Wolsey Theatre.$ $Transported into the world of Victorian England for the night, I sat with both my head in my hands and clutching my sides in equal measure for Oscar Wilde\'s The Importance of Being Earnest staged at the New Wolsey Theatre.$

A Wilde night of comedy as cast deliver modern twist on classic play

Last month, Sir Cliff told the cast at Matthew Townshend Productions to “break a leg” last month ahead of the tour

Last month, Sir Cliff told the cast at Matthew Townshend Productions to “break a leg” last month ahead of the tour

Musical tour based on Cliff Richard classic a 'resounding success'

Nathan Hawes with Sammy the Dog

Nathan Hawes with Sammy the Dog

Ten-year-old expected to 'move audience to tears' in war-time play

Amidst news of another energy price cap rise, Bury Theatre Royal has managed to dodge another 'wild' bill increase.

Amidst news of another energy price cap rise, Bury Theatre Royal has managed to dodge another 'wild' bill increase.

Theatre hit with £47k bill rise dodges further 'wild' increase

The New Wolsey Theatre is one of three finalists in the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award.

The New Wolsey Theatre is one of three finalists in the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award.

Ipswich theatre in running to be named most welcoming in UK

Bury St Edmunds Theatre Royal has seen its electricity bill increase by 134% after receiving a new bill for £82,000 per year going forward.

Bury St Edmunds Theatre Royal has seen its electricity bill increase by 134% after receiving a new bill for £82,000 per year going forward.

Cost of living crisis

'Huge shock' as theatre's electricity bill rockets by £47k

The terrace has views over Christchurch Park in the centre of Ipswich

The terrace has views over Christchurch Park in the centre of Ipswich

Christchurch Park

Open air theatre coming to Ipswich park later this month

Members of the WAMfest team Laura Locke, Alison Miller and Sally Jacobs.

Members of the WAMfest team Laura Locke, Alison Miller and Sally Jacobs.

Popular women's festival returning to Felixstowe for second year running

Pupils from Bacton Primary School hit the stage at the Regal Theatre as part of the Jubilant! mini youth festival

Pupils from Bacton Primary School hit the stage at the Regal Theatre as part of the Jubilant! mini youth festival

'Amazing' entertainment from over 200 children at youth festival

The Vibettes will take centre stage.

The Vibettes will take centre stage.

East Suffolk Council

Take a trip down memory lane as 1940s themed weekend hits town

The Orchard Players is delighted that it can continue wowing the community.

The Orchard Players is delighted that it can continue wowing the community.

The show will go on for Capel St Mary theatre group

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds will host ‘A Night at the Musicals’ with Irving Stage Company

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds will host ‘A Night at the Musicals’ with Irving Stage Company

Broadway and West End atmosphere come to Suffolk

The stages and marquees going up in preparation for the First Light Festival 2022.

The stages and marquees going up in preparation for the First Light Festival 2022.

East Suffolk Council

First Light Festival 2022: 'Come together and reunite' on the beach

Marnie Sadd playing Elle in Legally Blonde

Marnie Sadd playing Elle in Legally Blonde

Suffolk New College

Fast-paced and ambitious - it would have been a crime to miss it

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds performance

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds performance

Theatre Royal launches exciting new season of top shows

Red Rose Chain will be transforming Sutton Hoo into Birnam Wood

Red Rose Chain will be transforming Sutton Hoo into Birnam Wood

Puppets by designers behind 'Life of Pi' coming to Suffolk theatre

Riley Britchfield, left, and Annabel Haggar, right, from Felixstowe School have been accepted into the National Youth Theatre - which has an acceptance rate of less than one in ten.

Riley Britchfield, left, and Annabel Haggar, right, from Felixstowe School have been accepted into the National Youth Theatre - which has an acceptance rate of less than one in ten.

Delight as duo secure places at prestigious National Youth Theatre

The Co-op Juniors Theatre Company performed Cats at Snape Maltings between May 13-15, 2022

The Co-op Juniors Theatre Company performed Cats at Snape Maltings between May 13-15, 2022

Review: The Co-op Juniors' performance of Cats was dazzling

The cast of Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You

The cast of Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You

Queen show set to rock the Regent this week

Nichole and Danielle Bird in rehearsals for The Comedy of Errors

Nichole and Danielle Bird in rehearsals for The Comedy of Errors

Identical twins ready for ‘vintage twist’ on Shakespearian classic

A sneak peek at Burke and Hare which will be shown at The New Wolsey Theatre from May 6 to May 21.

A sneak peek at Burke and Hare which will be shown at The New Wolsey Theatre from May 6 to May 21.

Show hit by pandemic delay prepares for opening night

Bury St Edmunds Concert Band at one of their performances

Bury St Edmunds Concert Band at one of their performances

Celebrate the bank holiday weekend with a special night of music

The show will be coming to the Regal as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The show will be coming to the Regal as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

'Masters of matinee nostalgia' to grace Suffolk stage

The Opera Babes will be performing at the Southwold festival

The Opera Babes will be performing at the Southwold festival

Bumper line-up announced as festival returns

Broadway star Gavin Lee, who sent a good luck message to Farlingaye pupils (pictured in 2012)

Broadway star Gavin Lee, who sent a good luck message to Farlingaye pupils (pictured in 2012)

West End star's 'good luck' message for school's Beauty and the Beast cast

Amy (left) and Esther Gibbons outside Slate Barn, a space that they are developing into a performing arts venue.

Amy (left) and Esther Gibbons outside Slate Barn, a space that they are developing into a performing arts venue.

New arts venue aims to bring drama to rural community

Students from Farlingaye High School stage a dress rehearsal of Beauty and the Beast at the Seckford Theatre.

Students from Farlingaye High School stage a dress rehearsal of Beauty and the Beast at the Seckford Theatre.

Students stage a real Beauty of a production

Chicago is being performed at Ipswich Regent Theatre until March 26

Chicago is being performed at Ipswich Regent Theatre until March 26

Ipswich crowds enjoy the Razzle Dazzle of Chicago

Woodbridge's mtp has announced plans for a summer full of shows. Founder Matthew Townshend (inset)

Woodbridge's mtp has announced plans for a summer full of shows. Founder Matthew Townshend (inset)

Theatre firm promises 'biggest and best' year after supporters raise £8,000

Mustard Theatre Company took on One Man Two Guvnors in July 2018, with Peter Long, Emily Winter, Josh Entwistle, Dawn Bridges, Peter Sowerbutts, Paul Goldsmith, Emily Ryan, Paul Baker, Rob Backhouse and Peter Barfield

Mustard Theatre Company took on One Man Two Guvnors in July 2018, with Peter Long, Emily Winter, Josh Entwistle, Dawn Bridges, Peter Sowerbutts, Paul Goldsmith, Emily Ryan, Paul Baker, Rob Backhouse and Peter Barfield

Touring theatre company still 'keen as mustard' after 18 years of drama

The Murder in the Red Barn is a play written by Beth Flintoff, giving a feminist twist to the infamous murder by concentrating on the victim, the young mother Maria Marten.

The Murder in the Red Barn is a play written by Beth Flintoff, giving a feminist twist to the infamous murder by concentrating on the victim, the young mother Maria Marten.

Play inspired by Red Barn Murder comes to Ipswich

Ansell’s Les Musicals is coming to Suffolk next month

Ansell’s Les Musicals is coming to Suffolk next month

Stars to bring Broadway to Bury St Edmunds

The play, which was written in lockdown, will finally hit the stage this February and March.

The play, which was written in lockdown, will finally hit the stage this February and March.

Stage is set for youth production written in lockdown

Kate Humble is coming to Bury St Edmunds' Apex theatre in March

Kate Humble is coming to Bury St Edmunds' Apex theatre in March

Springwatch's Kate Humble promises 'uplifting' show in Bury St Edmunds

Shenagh Govan and Stacey Ghent play mother and daughter in this two hander performance

Shenagh Govan and Stacey Ghent play mother and daughter in this two hander performance

Pop songs and swimming help tackle grief in new play coming to Suffolk

The Orchard Players have been busy rehearsing their latest show 'Musical of Dreams'

The Orchard Players have been busy rehearsing their latest show 'Musical of Dreams'

Theatre group get ready to perform musical amid search for funding