A unique arts venue for the Felixstowe peninsula. Open for hire to groups involved in visual and performing arts.
Tuesday 4th July 7:30pm
Black & White Productions present
HARRY’S BAR – A TOUGH OF THE BLARNEY by Suzanne Hawkes
Harry’s Bar goes to Ireland with its usual eclectic mix of drama, cabaret and comedy.
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Friday 30th June 7:30pm
A DOUBLE BILL OF POETRY
Sophia Michaels, Local Poetess, introduces you to a range of poetry covering many subjects on the ways of life and the life of ways, having looked at life as an interesting journey, rather than the hum-drum, Sophia has explored different ways at looking at the things we all know
Then Suffolk author and poet Mai Black will be introducing the ghosts of famous historical characters such as Genghis Khan, Queen Victoria, Mary Shelley and Abraham Li
Sun 25th June 2023 10:00AM to 4:30PM
A fun and informal all day workshop exploring the cosy crime genre, with specific focus on Agatha Christie. We will provide the resources and ideas for you to release your inner Agatha. Your imagination and devious thinking/problem solving skills will produce a satisfying solution to a given crime/mystery. Suitable for new and experienced writers alike. Do come and join us!
Hot drinks are available to purchase. Bring your own lunch.
Saturday 24 June 7:30pm
Local historian Charlie Haylock is back with a look at the origin and history of surnames.
Have you always wondered where your surname came from or what it means?
Come along and find out from Charlie”Always an entertaining and informative evening” “Charlie is a gem ……and a mine of information”
Saturday 24th June 2023 3:30pm – 4:30pm
A Geography of Horror examines how M R James’s ghost stories make use of the Suffolk landscape. His influence on the genre of supernatural fiction is colossal and can still be felt today in films, television and books. A major Suffolk writer, his work was strongest when he drew upon the county that he loved and knew so well. Simon Loxley will trace the footsteps of James’ characters as they find secrets in old books, unearth strange treasures, open
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Saturday 24 June 2023, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
The Skinned Man, in which DS Annie Bryce investigates a series of horrendous murders, is the first novel by award-winning retired Detective Sergeant Darren Bruce. He has 26 years service, the majority of his experience as a detective investigating major crime in Essex and Suffolk.
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Saturday 24 Jun 2023, 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Peter Berry was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago, when he was fifty. Before his diagnosis, Peter ran a successful timber business. He and Deb Bunt have written two books about his experience. When he’s not delivering presentations, Peter spends his days cycling around the Suffolk countryside, being the embodiment of his own doctrine of living well with dementia. Deb is a retired family practitioner.
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Friday 23 June 2023 7pm
Martin Newell and The Hosepipe Band return to Felixstowe Book Festival with new offerings as well as poems and music that have proved popular with audiences in previous years.
In 2009, Martin Newell was commissioned to cover the station hoardings at Colchester Hythe Station with poetry about the area – the city’s former ‘engine room’ – with its rich industrial past. This year, for the first time, he’ll be performing some of the poems live as part of the Hosepipe Band’s current show.
Saturday 17th June 7:30pm
Christopher Beaumont plays the music of his long-term friend astronomer Sir Patrick Moore in the year he would have turned 100
Interspersed with anecdotes of the great man’s life -Christopher plays original compositions on the xylophone accompanied by his brother on the keyboards
Sat 3 Jun 2023, 3pm & 7:30pm
An afternoon of comedy improv with an experienced performer – and then an evening of comedy from the man himself
Rob Barrett is a Dudley-born comic poet and singer from North Cornwall who writes all his own material. His act combines clever word-play with satire, verse, song and audience participation. He deals with such important topics as second homes, squid, distressed furniture, data-driven education, Neanderthal politics and my relationship with potatoes but beneath the humour serious issues lurk. Recommended 16+.