Entertainment

Review: The Manningtree Witches

The witch hunts and trials of the 17th century remain one of the darkest chapters in English history, fuelled by fear, suspicion, and the persecution of those accused of witchcraft. Among the most notorious figures of this period was Matthew Hopkins, the self-styled Witchfinder General, whose brutal campaigns targeted dozens of women across Essex, South…

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Ipswich News

War of the Worlds

Imitating the Dog bring their bold new adaptation of The War of the Worlds to the New Wolsey Theatre from Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 March 2026. Four performers create an epic live “road movie” on stage, reimagining H.G. Wells’ classic tale of alien invasion and societal collapse. As extraterrestrials descend and cities fall into ruin, the story asks urgent…

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Plug in Suffolk: Revolutionising driving

Whether your car is temporarily off the road, you are planning a weekend escape, or you simply need flexible access to a second vehicle, Plug in Suffolk Car Clubs are aiming to transform the way residents think about travel.  Offering convenience, sustainability, and affordability, this growing initiative is helping communities across the county embrace a…

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New Exhibition opens at The Hold

Suffolk Archives’ latest exhibition Beyond Labels: Celebrating Disability in Suffolk opens at The Hold in Ipswich on 27th February. It’s part of a project made possible by a £139,107 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund designed to spark conversations about accessibility, equality, and the work that’s still needed.  The exhibition explores themes including visibility, independent living, discrimination,…

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The Coming of the Messiah

The Coming Of Messiah, written by Suzanne Hawkes, looks at the fascinating story behind the creation of Handel’s masterpiece – which was in fact first performed Easter 1741.  In 1740 Handel was at a crossroads – he had suffered a bout of ill health (possibly a stroke), his last opera had been a flop and his…

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Review: Glorious!

Reviewing a theatrical production is always a fascinating experience. Sometimes a show is fun, entertaining, or thought-provoking — and occasionally it misses the mark entirely. But it’s rare to encounter a production that is deliberately, gloriously bad… until now. Glorious! — currently playing at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich — is intentionally off-key by…

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Calling all street performers

Ipswich Borough Council is calling on all street performers – from musicians and magicians to acrobats, dancers, living statues, poets, puppeteers and more – to apply now for a place in the town’s first-ever Street Performers Showcase, taking place on Saturday 4th April. This brand-new event builds on the huge success of Ipswich’s Busking Showcase…

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News

Ipswich Greening starts

Ipswich Borough Council is delighted to announce that work has started on the Town Centre Greening project.  The project, which is funded by the Towns Fund, will broaden biodiversity and green areas within the town centre through planting in Princes St, Queen St, St Nicholas St and at Wolsey Square. Each of these areas has…

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Spring at Two Sisters Arts Centre, Trimley

Two Sisters reopen in March with a packed programme for the new season opening with an afternoon treat  Sunday 1st March 3pm Emily Bennett brings her acclaimed concert version of PIAF to the space.  With Matthew Snow on accordion, Oliver Wood on piano and Hattie Bennett on bass. This will be a real treat not to…

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Review: Murder at Midnight

Murder at Midnight, currently playing at The New Wolsey in Ipswich, is a hugely enjoyable murder mystery — and yes in this case, murder really is fun. Written by Torben Betts, this murder farce is packed with dark humour, clever plotting, and plenty of theatrical flair. A brilliantly designed set allows the audience to follow…

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Review: Treasure Island (Eastern Angles)

Christmas is the time when lots of families head to the theatre for the annual panto… but if you fancy something a little different this year, there’s a great festive alternative right here in our region. Ipswich-based Eastern Angles have once again delivered their trademark alternative Christmas show — this time, a lively East Anglian twist on…

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