ORCHESTRA OF SAMPLES
Sunday 25th May 7.30pm Described as “ingenious and compelling” by The Times, ‘Orchestra of Samples’ is a unique musical journey without borders by ethno-sampling mavericks Addictive TV, bringing together musicians and instruments from around the world. For over a decade, artists Addictive TV filmed recording sessions with hundreds of musicians internationally, all improvising, then sampled ……
Sarah McQuaid
Sat 31st May 2025
One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music.” —Trust The DocSarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation. All this is abundantly demonstrated by her new live album and video series The St Buryan Sessions — but needs to be savoured in person to be fully appreciated…
One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music.” —Trust The DocSarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation. All this is abundantly demonstrated by her new live album and video series The St Buryan Sessions — but needs to be savoured in person to be fully appreciated…
Performance Poetry with an Edge from James Domestic & Virginia Betts
Friday 23rd May 2025 7:30pm
An Evening with James Domestic & Virginia Betts
James Domestic and Virginia Betts team up for an evening of poetical entertainment that you will not want to miss!
Domestic has been wowing crowds across the country throughout 2023/24 with his quirky, humorous, and often poignant observations on the minutiae of everyday life effortlessly crafted into irreverent, punk-ish poems. He’s appeared on BBC Radio a number of times, guested on various podcasts, and even performed on BBC Breakfast telly as part of a feature on the 50th anniversary of Ceefax. With several books to his name, most published by Earth Island Books, and support slots with Luke Wright, Attila The Stockbroker, and Andy Riley, he’s feted by poets and musician alike:…
An Evening with James Domestic & Virginia Betts
James Domestic and Virginia Betts team up for an evening of poetical entertainment that you will not want to miss!
Domestic has been wowing crowds across the country throughout 2023/24 with his quirky, humorous, and often poignant observations on the minutiae of everyday life effortlessly crafted into irreverent, punk-ish poems. He’s appeared on BBC Radio a number of times, guested on various podcasts, and even performed on BBC Breakfast telly as part of a feature on the 50th anniversary of Ceefax. With several books to his name, most published by Earth Island Books, and support slots with Luke Wright, Attila The Stockbroker, and Andy Riley, he’s feted by poets and musician alike:…
THE SEMIBREVES
Saturday 10th May 7.30pm
Tickets £15/£13 01394 279613 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/two-sisters-arts-centre
The Semibreves – three singers and a pianist, are a group of friends, who share a love of music and singing and have sung in a variety of concerts, shows and even pantomimes. They sing a wide range of music; songs from the shows, some pop, a splash of folk music and some light opera…
Tickets £15/£13 01394 279613 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/two-sisters-arts-centre
The Semibreves – three singers and a pianist, are a group of friends, who share a love of music and singing and have sung in a variety of concerts, shows and even pantomimes. They sing a wide range of music; songs from the shows, some pop, a splash of folk music and some light opera…
Luke Wright JOY
Thursday 8 May 2025, 7:30pm
Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like?
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Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like?
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Strange Outsider Folk
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 7:30pm
Joose Keskitalo is described as one of the most original Finnish songwriters. A member of the Cult band Paavoharju, Joose has been doing music professionally for over 20 years, and has recently published two albums in English.The music is a mix of different folk traditions, strange stories of Alchemy, devils and King Henry IV with a strange Outsider Folk feel to it.
Joose Keskitalo will be touring the UK in May 2025 as a three man band:
Joose Keskitalo: guitar, flute, violin and vocals.
Ville Linna: banjo, slide guitar and various other string instruments and vocals
Eero Tikkanen: Double bass, vocal…
Joose Keskitalo is described as one of the most original Finnish songwriters. A member of the Cult band Paavoharju, Joose has been doing music professionally for over 20 years, and has recently published two albums in English.The music is a mix of different folk traditions, strange stories of Alchemy, devils and King Henry IV with a strange Outsider Folk feel to it.
Joose Keskitalo will be touring the UK in May 2025 as a three man band:
Joose Keskitalo: guitar, flute, violin and vocals.
Ville Linna: banjo, slide guitar and various other string instruments and vocals
Eero Tikkanen: Double bass, vocal…
Quattro Amici
Saturday 3rd May 2025 7:30pm
THE WELCOME RETURN OF QUATTRO AMICI
This acclaimed quartet presents an evening of music to suit all tastes. Natasha Bennett (soprano), Fiona Morris (alto), Gerry Bremner (tenor), and Howard Brooks (bass) perform a selection of beautiful songs from Delibes and Bizet via Gilbert and Sullivan and Cole Porter to Abba, Queen and the Beatles!
Accompanied by Joe Richardson on keyboards…
THE WELCOME RETURN OF QUATTRO AMICI
This acclaimed quartet presents an evening of music to suit all tastes. Natasha Bennett (soprano), Fiona Morris (alto), Gerry Bremner (tenor), and Howard Brooks (bass) perform a selection of beautiful songs from Delibes and Bizet via Gilbert and Sullivan and Cole Porter to Abba, Queen and the Beatles!
Accompanied by Joe Richardson on keyboards…
Guitars Galore
Friday 2 May 2025, 7:30pm
John Parker makes a welcome return with the music of three superlative guitar players
Andy Watson ,Simon Hurley, John Parker with Andy Staples on double bass…
John Parker makes a welcome return with the music of three superlative guitar players
Andy Watson ,Simon Hurley, John Parker with Andy Staples on double bass…
Jazz Cafe – DOUG & THE JAZZ WARRIORS
SUNDAY 27th April 2pm
ENTRY BY DONATION
Join us for a bit of cool Sunday afternoon jazz with David Hawkins on sax, Colin Newton on trombone, Bill Stoddart on keyboards and Doug Newton on bass…
ENTRY BY DONATION
Join us for a bit of cool Sunday afternoon jazz with David Hawkins on sax, Colin Newton on trombone, Bill Stoddart on keyboards and Doug Newton on bass…
Christina Johnston & Guests – SPRINGTIME IN HOLLYWOOD
Sun 13th April 2025 7:30pm
Internationally acclaimed soprano Christina Johnston is back with a programme of songs from Broadway to the Movies – ably supported by her students…
Internationally acclaimed soprano Christina Johnston is back with a programme of songs from Broadway to the Movies – ably supported by her students…
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 BY LUCAS HNATH
Fri 11th April 2025 – Sat 12th April 2025
OLD SCHOOL THEATRE presents
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
BY LUCAS HNATH
At the end of Ibsen’s classic, ground breaking 1879 play, A Doll’s House Nora walks out on her marriage, home and young
children. Playwright Lucas Hnath builds on Ibsen’s seminal work by imagining what happens when Nora returns years later
with an urgent request. Old School Theatre Company presents Hnath’s rich, stand alone sequel, eloquently exploring
traditional gender roles and social class still inherent in today’s society. A Doll’s House, Part 2 received its UK premiere at the
Donmar Warehouse, London in 2022…
OLD SCHOOL THEATRE presents
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
BY LUCAS HNATH
At the end of Ibsen’s classic, ground breaking 1879 play, A Doll’s House Nora walks out on her marriage, home and young
children. Playwright Lucas Hnath builds on Ibsen’s seminal work by imagining what happens when Nora returns years later
with an urgent request. Old School Theatre Company presents Hnath’s rich, stand alone sequel, eloquently exploring
traditional gender roles and social class still inherent in today’s society. A Doll’s House, Part 2 received its UK premiere at the
Donmar Warehouse, London in 2022…
Operation: RADAR
Tue 1st April 2025 – 6th April 2025
Black & White Productions revisit how RDF (or RADAR as it came to be known) was developed at Orfordness & Bawdsey with a new play – OPERATION:RADAR
It’s a race against time as Boffins Robert Watson Watt and Skip Wilkins try to come up with solutions to the impossible problems of detecting aircraft and IFF (identifying friend or foe) before they succumb to the bleak conditions of Orfordness or Hitler unleashes the might of the Luftwaffe and wipes out the RAF before the flying boys have got their socks on!.But as they re-establish operations at Bawdsey Manor and Churchill piles on the pressure, will Air Marsall Dowding retain his sanity long enough to be any help? And even if they do find answers – who will operate the new Chain Home Stations now all the men are being called up?
With live music and a mixture of new songs and old favorites from the period this…
Black & White Productions revisit how RDF (or RADAR as it came to be known) was developed at Orfordness & Bawdsey with a new play – OPERATION:RADAR
It’s a race against time as Boffins Robert Watson Watt and Skip Wilkins try to come up with solutions to the impossible problems of detecting aircraft and IFF (identifying friend or foe) before they succumb to the bleak conditions of Orfordness or Hitler unleashes the might of the Luftwaffe and wipes out the RAF before the flying boys have got their socks on!.But as they re-establish operations at Bawdsey Manor and Churchill piles on the pressure, will Air Marsall Dowding retain his sanity long enough to be any help? And even if they do find answers – who will operate the new Chain Home Stations now all the men are being called up?
With live music and a mixture of new songs and old favorites from the period this…
BLAKE MORRISON & THE HOSEPIPE BAND
Friday 28th March 7.30pm Tickets £15/£13 Two Sisters favorites The Hosepipe Band are back with poet Blake Morrison in an evening entitled NEVER THE RIGHT TIME Blake began his career as a poet and his collection ‘Shingle Street’ is the starting point of his collaboration with multi-instrumentalist members of The Hosepipe Band. Accompanied by original ……
ELI LEV
Saturday 22nd March 7.30pm Tickets £15/£13 Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. The Maryland-based artist has just completed his epic ……
LADY J’S SPRING MARVELS
Friday 21st March 7.30pm Tickets £12 So here it is, the line-up for Lady J’s Spring Marvels – a fabulous night of East Anglian Entertainment – just ask the people who came to last year’s Marvels nights!Come along and join us for a curated night of some of the most entertaining local music and spoken ……