Thane & The Villeins
Fri 28th July 7:30pm
Pete Whittaker, Art Themen, George Double – a first rate jazz trio playing jazz standards by such greats as Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock and Cannonball Adderley…
Pete Whittaker, Art Themen, George Double – a first rate jazz trio playing jazz standards by such greats as Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock and Cannonball Adderley…
Bold & Saucy Wrongs
Sunday 16th July 7:30pm
Bold & Saucy Wrongs are a Suffolk band who’s original music is inspired by the works and words of Shakespeare…
Bold & Saucy Wrongs are a Suffolk band who’s original music is inspired by the works and words of Shakespeare…
LUKE WRIGHT – The Remains of Logan Dankworth
Friday 14th July 2023 7:30pm
LUKE WRIGHT – performance poet extraordinaire brings his touring show to Two Sisters
“I believed that Fukayama line: the end of history. But History didn’t end, did it?”
Logan Dankworth, columnist and Twitter warrior, grew up romanticising the political turmoil of the 1980s. Now, as the EU Referendum looms he is determined to be in the fray of the biggest political battle for years. Meanwhile, Logan’s wife Megan wants to leave London to better raise their daughter. As tensions rise at home and across the nation, something is set to be lost forever.
The evening’s entertainment also includes an opening set of Luke’s poems in the first half…
LUKE WRIGHT – performance poet extraordinaire brings his touring show to Two Sisters
“I believed that Fukayama line: the end of history. But History didn’t end, did it?”
Logan Dankworth, columnist and Twitter warrior, grew up romanticising the political turmoil of the 1980s. Now, as the EU Referendum looms he is determined to be in the fray of the biggest political battle for years. Meanwhile, Logan’s wife Megan wants to leave London to better raise their daughter. As tensions rise at home and across the nation, something is set to be lost forever.
The evening’s entertainment also includes an opening set of Luke’s poems in the first half…
Harrys Bar – A Touch of The Blarney
Thursday 6th July – Sun 9th 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…
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…
Harrys Bar – A Touch of The Blarney PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
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…
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…
Two Poets (and Thirty Angry Ghosts !)
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…
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…
Orwell Writers Cosy Crime Workshop
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…
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…
CHARLIE HAYLOCK – A Look at the History of Surnames
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”…
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”…
Simon Loxley A Geography of Horror
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…
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…
Darren Bruce The Skinned Man
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…
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…
Slow Puncture: Living Well with Dementia
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…
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…
Martin Newell and The Hosepipe Band
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.
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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.
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Have I Got Tunes For You – The Music of Sir Patrick Moore
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…
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…
Rob Barratt – Afternoon Comedy Improv workshop & Evening Gig
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+.
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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+.
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The Matt Carter Octet
Friday 2 June 7:30pm
The Matt Carter Octet is one of the most exciting young bands on today’s jazz scene. They’re on an album launch tour of the UK, and will be bringing music from their new album Read Between the Lines to Two Sisters Arts Centre for one night only! The album was recorded at Livingstone Studios in north London in 2022, after a successful UK wide tour last summer. Now completed, they’ll play all ten tracks in their entirety as well as other material from their expanding repertoire…
The Matt Carter Octet is one of the most exciting young bands on today’s jazz scene. They’re on an album launch tour of the UK, and will be bringing music from their new album Read Between the Lines to Two Sisters Arts Centre for one night only! The album was recorded at Livingstone Studios in north London in 2022, after a successful UK wide tour last summer. Now completed, they’ll play all ten tracks in their entirety as well as other material from their expanding repertoire…