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Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee

Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee

Thursday 9th May 7:30pm

Over twenty-five years, Luke Wright has built up a reputation for being one of Britain’s most popular live poets. This year he tries to celebrate his jubilee but ends up taking a deep dive into himself, throwing up questions about class, privilege and his adoption. Edinburgh Fringe smash hit.

“A winning combination of honesty, humour, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers.” ★★★★★ The Stage

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THE KLINKER CLUB

THE KLINKER CLUB

Friday 15th December 7:30 pm

ADULT CABARET
Celebrating Hughie’s Birthday with an eclectic mix of music and mayhem
Featuring Fanny Octavia Batman, Stanley Bad (bass & tap dancing), Carl Best (guitar and vocals) , Lindsey Franklin (gongs), Antonia Cook (flute), Liyyle Nitty Drummers, Murdertits (from Texas), Solange Raphael & Maxwell Reynish
and orginal film footage by Hughie

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Non, Je ne Regrette Rien’ – The Life and Music of Edith Piaf

Non, Je ne Regrette Rien’ – The Life and Music of Edith Piaf

Friday 8th December 7:30pm

Marking the 60th anniversary of her death, Dreamcast Productions bring you ‘Non, Je ne Regrette Rien’ – The Life and Music of Edith Piaf, a show and biographical revue celebrating the music and life of one of France’s greatest stars.
Sung in French & English, rediscover Edith’s best loved songs including ‘La Vie en Rose’, alongside a heartrending tale of Edith’s life, career and loves.

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Catherine Lima – The Allure of Miss Lee

Catherine Lima – The Allure of Miss Lee

Friday 1 December 7:30pm

The Allure of Miss Lee explores the life and songs of jazz icon, Peggy Lee. From humble beginnings in North Dakota Peggy Lee proved that ambition, drive and sheer hard work paid dividends. She became a prolific songwriter, was in the entertainment industry for over 60 years and is known as one of the great female jazz innovators.

Performing some of Peggy Lee’s original arrangements, Catherine is backed by an excellent quartet led by Paul Higgs on piano and trumpet.

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THOMAS WOLSEY – THE RISE & FALL

THOMAS WOLSEY – THE RISE & FALL

Wed 18 October 7:30pm
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Thomas Wolsey – born in Ipswich from humble beginnings – rose to become Henry VIII’s right hand man and the most powerful force in England. But swept up in the storm of Reformation his career followed a dramatic course to a bitter end.
This play looks at his life through the eyes of George Cavendish of Glemsford, his servant and biographer during his glorious rise and his subsequent battle to survive the turbulence of King Henry’s determination to turn the world upside down in his pursuit of love and an heir.
With live music.
PART of the IPSWICH WOLSEY 550 PROJECT
With funding from Heritage Lottery

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An Evening with Howlin’ Matt

An Evening with Howlin’ Matt

Saturday 16th September 2023, 7:30pm

Cigar box guitar, hill country rhythms and tales from the road. Howlin’ Mat is every inch the blues man and one of the hardest working solo acts around both in the UK and abroad. Howlin’ Mat is also a skilled story teller. He intertwines tales of life on the road with his music to create an intimate and unique experience for each audience. This is no fancy fair with the rough edges all polished and made squeaky clean but the real raw roots blues deal.

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Jazz – Nic Meier Trio

Jazz – Nic Meier Trio

Friday 1st September 7:30pm

Nicolas Meier Trio
featuring Demi Garcia on percussion
Kevin Glasgow on bass
Nicolas Meier on acoustic guitar and glissentar

UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that

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