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Kicking lockdown 'from our memories' with first musical for seven years

Kicking lockdown 'from our memories' with first musical for seven years

Kicking lockdown 'from our memories' with first musical for seven years

30 March 2023

A college's student cast is this week performing We Will Rock You, which features hit songs from Queen.


Highly-acclaimed play 'leaves you pondering one’s very existence and future'

Highly-acclaimed play 'leaves you pondering one’s very existence and future'

Highly-acclaimed play 'leaves you pondering one’s very existence and future'

15 March 2023

Our reviewer has shared their thoughts on a post-apocalyptic drama that is currently on at the theatre.


'It's incredibly fun and exciting': Comic gearing up for launch of new comedy night

'It's incredibly fun and exciting': Comic gearing up for launch of new comedy night

'It's incredibly fun and exciting': Comic gearing up for launch of new comedy night

14 March 2023

A comic is looking forward to the launch of her comedy night giving new acts the chance to perform in front of a live audience.


'Congratulations to the entire team who made this brilliant show' – Pantomime in the running for national awards

'Congratulations to the entire team who made this brilliant show' – Pantomime in the running for national awards

'Congratulations to the entire team who made this brilliant show' – Pantomime in the running for national awards

13 March 2023

Costumes, script, cast member and overall production are recognised by judges.


Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show The Cat's Pyjamas on our Six of the Best Podcast

Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show The Cat's Pyjamas on our Six of the Best Podcast

Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show The Cat's Pyjamas on our Six of the Best Podcast

12 March 2023

Our Six of the Best Podcast sees reporter Kev Hurst talking to multi-award winning comedian Griff Rhys Jones about his new stand up show


Bid for statue of late entertainer outside theatre he loved

Bid for statue of late entertainer outside theatre he loved

Bid for statue of late entertainer outside theatre he loved

24 February 2023

The wife of a famous entertainer has launched a fundraising appeal for a commemorative statue of him outside a local theatre he loved 'so much'.


West End performer living the dream as show takes to the road

West End performer living the dream as show takes to the road

West End performer living the dream as show takes to the road

17 February 2023

As a little girl, Emily Bowman dreamed of becoming a star of musical theatre and she has taken another big step towards making her dreams come true.


Review: College's 'dazzling' production of High School Musical

Review: College's 'dazzling' production of High School Musical

Review: College's 'dazzling' production of High School Musical

15 February 2023

Read our review of a whole-college production of Disney High School Musical On Stage!


See pictures of whole-college production of High School Musical

See pictures of whole-college production of High School Musical

See pictures of whole-college production of High School Musical

10 February 2023

A 'talented’ cast of students have this week been performing High School Musical On Stage.


Strictly's Giovanni Pernice on his new show in our Six of the Best podcast

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice on his new show in our Six of the Best podcast

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice on his new show in our Six of the Best podcast

05 February 2023

Our Six of the Best Podcast has reporter Kevin Hurst chatting to a dancing superstar about his new solo show and Strictly Come Dancing.


Panto return was a triumph

Panto return was a triumph

Panto return was a triumph

23 January 2023

The return of a Suffolk drama group to panto action for the first time in three years proved to be a roaring success.


Panto returns after a three-year absence

Panto returns after a three-year absence

Panto returns after a three-year absence

13 January 2023

A Suffolk amateur dramatics society is on the cusp of performing its first pantomime for three years.


Firm says thank you to NHS staff by giving hundreds of free tickets to pantomime

Firm says thank you to NHS staff by giving hundreds of free tickets to pantomime

Firm says thank you to NHS staff by giving hundreds of free tickets to pantomime

12 January 2023

While the pantomime may close to the general public on Saturday, there will be two very special final performances on Sunday.


How theatre's Robin Hood has exceeded all expectations

How theatre's Robin Hood has exceeded all expectations

How theatre's Robin Hood has exceeded all expectations

11 January 2023

With only a handful of pantomime performances left, a theatre is reflecting on a successful season.


The best of our dames answering our '12 Questions of Christmas'

The best of our dames answering our '12 Questions of Christmas'

The best of our dames answering our '12 Questions of Christmas'

29 December 2022

The four dames who helped us this year for our '12 Questions of Christmas' series have come together for a festive special.


Watch how pantomime actor transforms into 'Suffolk saucepot'

Watch how pantomime actor transforms into 'Suffolk saucepot'

Watch how pantomime actor transforms into 'Suffolk saucepot'

19 December 2022

With panto season in full swing, we went behind the scenes at a town theatre to find out all about the wonderful world of dame make-up.


We joined the hunt for Santa at shopping centre's Christmas Cabin

We joined the hunt for Santa at shopping centre's Christmas Cabin

We joined the hunt for Santa at shopping centre's Christmas Cabin

13 December 2022

Where's Santa? shows are running at town centre Christmas Cabin until December 24, so SuffolkNews visited to experience the festive magic.


West End legend launches new drama school in town

West End legend launches new drama school in town

West End legend launches new drama school in town

29 November 2022

A new drama school is to train future musical theatre stars from September 2023.


The Legend of Robin Hood delivers on every level as pantomime opens

The Legend of Robin Hood delivers on every level as pantomime opens

The Legend of Robin Hood delivers on every level as pantomime opens

26 November 2022

An explosion of colour, joy and plenty of Lycra marked the triumphant opening night of pantomime.


Panto season to start as the Legend of Robin Hood rides into town

Panto season to start as the Legend of Robin Hood rides into town

Panto season to start as the Legend of Robin Hood rides into town

24 November 2022

Traditional family pantomime tells the story of the impoverished people of Nottingham, whose scheming Sheriff is relentlessly raising taxes.


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