The Saints Community Band
Sunday 29 October 2:00pm
An afternoon of musical favourites with The Saints Community Band
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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
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.
THOMAS WOLSEY – THE RISE & FALL
Wed 18 October 7:30pm
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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
VIP Jazz feat. Martin Eaton
Friday 6 October 7:30pm
VIP Jazz features Martin Eaton on sax and vocals with John Parker on guitar, Andy Staples on Bass and Kevin Harris on drums.
Martin hails from the Norwich are and performs with several of the big bands in the area providing vocals and Sax playing. He has a liking for the songs of Nat King Cole. Get ready for a well balanced program of vocal and instrumental tunes that’ll get feet tapping from bar one.
The Klinker Club and Open Mic
Friday 29th September 2023, 7:30pm
An evening of alternative music and comedy from the legendary Hughie Metcalf and friends including
KATO WILDCAT (theatre and words)
FANNY OCTAVIA BATMAN ( Batman tribute band)
CARL BEST BEAVER (songwriter & guitarist)
MISSING ARM PIT SOCIETY
Expect adult content and loud drumming!!
Read More The Klinker Club and Open MicThe White Horse Brawlers
Friday 22nd September 2023, 7:30pm
Come and join local folk and country band The White Horse Brawlers with flutes, pipes, fiddles, mandolins, guitars and voices for an evening of the best in folk and roots music and song
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Friday 8th September 7:30pm
When Madeleine is confronted by Frances, the wife of the man with whom she had a torrid, adulterous affair over 40 years, the air is fraught with tension and unresolved emotions. Over the course of 36 hours the two women reflect on their lives and perceived relationship with the man they both loved.
Read More The Breath of LifeJazz – Nic Meier Trio
Friday 1st September 7:30pm
Nicolas Meier Trio
featuring Demi Garcia on percussion
Kevin Glasgow on bass
Nicolas Meier on acoustic guitar and glissentar
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that
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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
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