The Klinker Club
Saturday 20 July 2024, 7:30pm
An evening of alternative music and comedy from the legendary Hughie Metcalf and friends
Expect adult content and loud drumming!!
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Giles Shenton – MY DOG’S GOT NO NOSE
Friday 19 Jul 2024, 7:30pm
A one-man play by Ron Aldridge
Produced by GSP
Starring Giles Shenton Directed by Simon Downing
Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat) returns with a “thought provoking” and “cleverly constructed, wonderful piece of theatre” about a man preparing to fulfil his lifelong ambition to be a stand-up comedian, “…puts one in mind of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads”
You join the man as he prepares backstage for his first ever stand-up comedy gig. Something he has waited over 30 years for. Find out how he got to this point in his life……but be warned……the man and the performance are not quite what they seem!
An Evening with Louis de Bernieres
Friday 12 Jul 2024, 7:30pm
Louis de Bernieres is an internationally acclaimed writer whose novel Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was made into a film.
He is also a talented poet and songwriter
He has written every book he ever intended to write when he started out in the nineties, but probably has a few more left in him. He intends to write more poetry and become more grumpy, reactionary and unreasonable as he gets older. He hopes to meet his end by being shot through the heart by a jealous lover at the age of ninety six
Read More An Evening with Louis de BernieresEarl Okin
Friday 5 Jul 2024, 7:30pm
Earl Okin is one of the world’s finest Jazz singers. In addition, he is probably the finest performer of Bossa Nova
outside of Brazil.
Though occasionally performing with a trio, he normally performs solo, accompanying himself at the guitar or piano as most appropriate for the song.
Last but not least, he’s renowned for his legendary ‘vocal trumpet’ solos.
Based in London, Earl has given concerts around the world in theatres, clubs and festivals, and regularly performs at London’s premier Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott’s
Over his career, he has worked alongside such legends as Adelaide Hall, Benny Carter, Stephane Grappelly,
Barney Kessel and Dame Cleo Laine among others. To sum him up – the perfect sophisticated Jazz vocal cabaret!
METSAEMA
Saturday 11th May 2024 7:30 pm
American jazz, Old-Time Texas/Appalachian fiddle music and Classical Ragtime on mandolin, guitar and banjo as well as traditional Eastern and Western European dance music on fiddle and accordion!
Read More METSAEMACHRISTINA & her students SING CHRISTMAS
Sunday 17 December 7:30pm
Renowned soprano Christina Johnston is back with a seasonal extravaganza featuring some of her students
singing you into your Christmas celebrations.
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
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.
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.
Read More Catherine Lima – The Allure of Miss LeeTHOMAS WOLSEY – THE RISE & FALL
Wed 18 October 7:30pm
Also OTHER DATES AND VENUES
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