Embraceable Ella
Friday 5th April 2024 7:30pm
JOANNA EDEN + CHRIS INGHAM (piano)
Acclaimed chanteuse Joanna Eden, mentor and teacher
to the global pop sensation Sam Smith, salutes her
vocal heroine Ella Fitzgerald. Swinging and scatting
through Ella’s irresistible repertoire of classics, Joanna
presents an enchanting evening full of music and
anecdote, infused with the spirit of the First Lady of Song.
“Sophisticated, stylish vocals” JAZZ JOURNAL
“Absolutely marvellous” DAME CLEO LAINEickets £14/£…
JOANNA EDEN + CHRIS INGHAM (piano)
Acclaimed chanteuse Joanna Eden, mentor and teacher
to the global pop sensation Sam Smith, salutes her
vocal heroine Ella Fitzgerald. Swinging and scatting
through Ella’s irresistible repertoire of classics, Joanna
presents an enchanting evening full of music and
anecdote, infused with the spirit of the First Lady of Song.
“Sophisticated, stylish vocals” JAZZ JOURNAL
“Absolutely marvellous” DAME CLEO LAINEickets £14/£…
Pat & Ron – Writers in Crime
Or Patricia Highsmith met Ronald Blyth. An original play by Suzanne Hawkes
Monday 25th March – Wednesday 27th March 7:30pm
Tuesday 2nd April – Thursday 4th April 7:30pm
In 1964 Patricia Highsmith – famous writer of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley – moves to England and buys a cottage in Earl Soham intending to base her next novel in Suffolk.
There she meets Ronald Blythe – who counts among his friends Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears – and is working on his new novel Akenfield
Two writers – two imaginations – anything could happen!…
Monday 25th March – Wednesday 27th March 7:30pm
Tuesday 2nd April – Thursday 4th April 7:30pm
In 1964 Patricia Highsmith – famous writer of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley – moves to England and buys a cottage in Earl Soham intending to base her next novel in Suffolk.
There she meets Ronald Blythe – who counts among his friends Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears – and is working on his new novel Akenfield
Two writers – two imaginations – anything could happen!…
Tim Ainslie & The Vibes
Friday 22nd March 2024 7:30pm
Tim Ainslie and The Vibes, are a powerful three-piece band from Suffolk in the UK, fronted by Tim and showcasing his original material and dynamic guitar playing…
Tim Ainslie and The Vibes, are a powerful three-piece band from Suffolk in the UK, fronted by Tim and showcasing his original material and dynamic guitar playing…
Lady J’s Springtime Marvels
Friday 15th March 7:30pm
A fabulous night of East Anglian Entertainment!
Lady J hosts a selection of her favourite regional acts across music, spoken word and improv. Expect an eclectic night of entertainment that will leave you feeling all warm inside from an evening well spent in the company of some of our region’s finest!
The Springtime Marvels are:
Ash Carr, Singer/songwriter
Justine de Mierre, Storyteller
Sue Thompson, Poet
Quaynotes, Folk trio
Insert Laughter Here, Improvised comedy group
Beez Nee, Volin and ukulele duo
This is a quarterly event and Lady J will be back with a new selection of local talent for her Summer Marvels on Friday 21st June
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A fabulous night of East Anglian Entertainment!
Lady J hosts a selection of her favourite regional acts across music, spoken word and improv. Expect an eclectic night of entertainment that will leave you feeling all warm inside from an evening well spent in the company of some of our region’s finest!
The Springtime Marvels are:
Ash Carr, Singer/songwriter
Justine de Mierre, Storyteller
Sue Thompson, Poet
Quaynotes, Folk trio
Insert Laughter Here, Improvised comedy group
Beez Nee, Volin and ukulele duo
This is a quarterly event and Lady J will be back with a new selection of local talent for her Summer Marvels on Friday 21st June
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Carl Sinclair Rock ‘n Roll & Boogie Woogie
Saturday 9th March 2024 7:30pm
Rock & Roll & Boogie Woogie with Carl Sinclair and George Double
Tickets £14/£12
Coming from a family of strong musicians, Carl first started playing the piano at was six years old. He had classical lessons to the age of twelve, going on later to win ‘Young Musician Of The Year’. By eighteen, Carl had mastered the art of playing boogie woogie piano – relying on a strong left hand and a quick technique. Since 2007 he has been one of the resident pianists at Jools Holland’s live music venue ‘The Jam House’ in Birmingham. Tonight he is joined by drummer George Double for an evening of rock and roll & boogie woogie. Get your dancing shoes on!…
Rock & Roll & Boogie Woogie with Carl Sinclair and George Double
Tickets £14/£12
Coming from a family of strong musicians, Carl first started playing the piano at was six years old. He had classical lessons to the age of twelve, going on later to win ‘Young Musician Of The Year’. By eighteen, Carl had mastered the art of playing boogie woogie piano – relying on a strong left hand and a quick technique. Since 2007 he has been one of the resident pianists at Jools Holland’s live music venue ‘The Jam House’ in Birmingham. Tonight he is joined by drummer George Double for an evening of rock and roll & boogie woogie. Get your dancing shoes on!…
Jazz – The Moondancers
Friday 1st March 2024 7:30pm
A welcome return of The Moondancers to open our new season Tickets £14/£12
Natasha Hodge (vocals)
Natasha has been singing on the jazz scene for a while and has the perfect voice for a raunchy “Hard Hearted Hannah” or a heartfelt “Alfie” so we can look forward to a wide variety of jazz to satisfy the most discerning palette.
Vernon Leyton (Bass)
Tony Radford (sax)
John Parker (Gtr)
Craig Hipperson on Drums…
A welcome return of The Moondancers to open our new season Tickets £14/£12
Natasha Hodge (vocals)
Natasha has been singing on the jazz scene for a while and has the perfect voice for a raunchy “Hard Hearted Hannah” or a heartfelt “Alfie” so we can look forward to a wide variety of jazz to satisfy the most discerning palette.
Vernon Leyton (Bass)
Tony Radford (sax)
John Parker (Gtr)
Craig Hipperson on Drums…
CHRISTINA & 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…
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…
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…
Giles Shenton – MY DOG’S GOT NO NOSE
Saturday 25th November 7:30pm
My Dog’s Got No Nose
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 lifebut be warnedthe man and the performance are not quite what they seem!…
My Dog’s Got No Nose
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 lifebut be warnedthe man and the performance are not quite what they seem!…
Roswell
Friday 24th November 7:30pm
Jasmine Watkiss & Zoё Wren two harmony-obsessed multi-instrumentalists formed Folk-Americana duo Roswell after an impromptu open mic night in Cambridgeshire in 2018. Within a few months, we had won Purbeck Rising 2018 and released our debut EP ‘Remedy’, which won Fatea’s EP of the Year 2019…
Jasmine Watkiss & Zoё Wren two harmony-obsessed multi-instrumentalists formed Folk-Americana duo Roswell after an impromptu open mic night in Cambridgeshire in 2018. Within a few months, we had won Purbeck Rising 2018 and released our debut EP ‘Remedy’, which won Fatea’s EP of the Year 2019…
Stacks of Sax – Making some of it Up
Friday 17th November 7:30pm
Popular local group Stacks Of Sax return with a programme entitled Making Some of it Up
Eight Saxes – with tunes you’ll know and some you may not…
Popular local group Stacks Of Sax return with a programme entitled Making Some of it Up
Eight Saxes – with tunes you’ll know and some you may not…
Martin Speake & Mike Outram
Friday 3rd November 7:30pm
Alto saxophonist Martin Speake and guitarist Mike Outram have collaborated for 25 years on many projects of Martin’s including the music of Charlie Parker, a quartet featuring Martin’s diverse and original highly melodic compositions and Charukesi his Indian/Arab music inspired groove band. This is the first time they will have played in the intimate duo setting. They will perform varied original compositions by Martin and arrangements reflecting many diverse influences including Charlie Parker, Hildegard Von Bingen, Paul Motian, Ornette Coleman, The American Songbook, Indian music from Ramamani and Karnataka College of Percussion, Rabih Abou Khalil, Keith Jarrett and many others…
Alto saxophonist Martin Speake and guitarist Mike Outram have collaborated for 25 years on many projects of Martin’s including the music of Charlie Parker, a quartet featuring Martin’s diverse and original highly melodic compositions and Charukesi his Indian/Arab music inspired groove band. This is the first time they will have played in the intimate duo setting. They will perform varied original compositions by Martin and arrangements reflecting many diverse influences including Charlie Parker, Hildegard Von Bingen, Paul Motian, Ornette Coleman, The American Songbook, Indian music from Ramamani and Karnataka College of Percussion, Rabih Abou Khalil, Keith Jarrett and many others…
QUATTRO AMICI
Saturday 28th October 7.30pm
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…
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…
Ghost Stories by Candlelight
Friday 20th Oct, 7:30pm
Gather close for a candlelit evening of chilling, contemporary tales and haunting new folk music from
the ‘Witch Counties’ of East Anglia. What happens when the ghosts of the past creep up on us today?
Running time: 60 mins (no interval)
Recommended age 14 plus.
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Gather close for a candlelit evening of chilling, contemporary tales and haunting new folk music from
the ‘Witch Counties’ of East Anglia. What happens when the ghosts of the past creep up on us today?
Running time: 60 mins (no interval)
Recommended age 14 plus.
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THOMAS 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…
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…