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Tuesday 23-Saturday 27 February 2016Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday matinee 2pm,

Evenings 7.30pm

WHAT’S ON AT THE REGENT, CORN EXCHANGE AND IPSWICH MUSEUMS

Bet your bottom dollar,that tomorrow there’llbe shows … and plentyof them!And not just tomorrow - 2016 islining up to be an eclectic year ofmusicals at the Ipswich RegentTheatre. From an orphanage inNew York City, to the sweepingplains of The American West, there’sbound to be a show for everyone.

This year’s calendar of musicalsbegins in February when TheRegent comes alive with the newtouring production of “The Soundof Music”. Set in the hills of Austriain the late 1930s, this Rodgers &Hammerstein classic will pull onthe heart strings of audiences youngand old as we follow the story ofMaria, governess of the Von Trapphousehold. Your whole family willbe absorbed in the nostalgia of‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘My Favourite Things’,and ‘Edelweiss’. The Regent is alivewith ‘The Sound of Music’ from23rd - 27th February 2015.

After leaving Austria we head acrossThe Atlantic to the American Westwith Ipswich Operatic & DramaticSociety’s production of Oklahoma!This musical was the first of manycollaborations between Rodgers &Hammerstein and will be broughtto the stage by a talented mix ofIpswich’s very own musical theatreperformers.

Ipswich Operatic & DramaticSociety will be singing away thetumbleweed from 13th - 16th April2016.

Then it’s a ‘Hard Knock Life’ in NewYork City as The Regent prepares foreveryone’s favourite red-headedoptimist, Annie. The Broadway andWest End success is coming to TheRegent stage in April as part of a UKtour, rife with big characters and astrong cast, including Birds of aFeather’s Lesley Joseph.

We think you’re gonna like it here atThe Regent as Annie hits the stagefrom 25th April - 30th April 2016.

To find out all about the smash hitshows coming up:

www.IpswichRegent.com

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Monday 25-Saturday 30 April 2016Monday-Saturday 7.30pmThursday and Saturday matinee 2pm

Andrew Lloyd Webber’srecord-breaking 2015Olivier award nominatedmusical CATS returns tothe Ipswich Regent directfrom its sell–out seasonsat the London Palladium,for one week only fromMonday 6th to Saturday11th June

31 October - 5 November 2016

Wednesday 17 February 1 & 4pmThursday 18 February 10am & 1pm

Lunchtime lecture

TITCHMARSH & GOODWIN - Nearly100 years of beautiful hand-craftedfurniture is the subject of the latestLunchtime Lecture by Angela Linforthat Museum Street Methodist ChurchThursday 14th January, 1pm - 1.50pm

Titchmarsh & Goodwin has beenhand-making fine English furniture for96 years, here in Ipswich.

Today’s talk outlines the history offurniture making around Ipswich, howthe company was set up and whyTitchmarsh & Goodwin furniture hastravelled all over the world. Head ofMarketing Angela Linforth also discussesthe company today and why it is stillimportant to be making in the UK.

Although admission is free, a retiringcollection of £2 minimum will beappreciated.

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25.01.16 The Classic Rock Show31.01.16 Reggie ‘n’ Bollie4.02.16 Simply The Best: Divas!6.02.16 Jigsaw C/Ex6.02.16 Frankie Boyle - Hurt Like You’ve Never

Been Loved7.02.16 25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer10.02.16 Stewart Francis - Pun Gent C/Ex11.02.16 Katherine Ryan - Kathbum C/Ex17-18.02.16 Peppa Pig's Surprise20.02.16 Runrig - The Story21.02.16 ACCE Chinese New Year Show 2016 C/Ex23-27.02.16 The Sound Of Music28.02.16 Ipswich Symphony Orchestra C/Ex29.02-12.03.16 IDPS Exhibition Town Hall2.03.16 An Evening With Collabro4.03.16 The Sensational 60s4.03.16 The Bee Gees Story C/Ex5.03.16 Brendan Cole - A Night to Remember7.03.16 Leona Lewis8.03.16 Ray Mears Tour 2016The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia10.03.16 Snow Maiden11.03.16 Swan Lake12.03.16 Sleeping Beauty

12.03.16 Ipswich Choral Society C/Ex17-19.03.16 Sarah Millican - Outsider18.03.16 The Bon Jovi Experience C/EX21.03.16 Peter Andre23.03.16 Gordon Buchanan C/Ex26.03.16 Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story26.03.16 Superslam Wrestling C/Ex4.04.16 G46.04.16 Puccini's Tosca7.04.16 Some Guys Have All The Luck C/Ex8.04.16 RPO Last Night of the Proms9.04.16 Ireland Calls10.04.16 Shalamar C/Ex13-16.04.16 Oklahoma IODS20.04.16 Ben Haenow20.04.16 Newton Faulkner C/Ex21.04.16 Russell Kane C/Ex22.04.16 The Knights of Music23.04.16 The Ipswich Pro Darts Classic C/Ex23.04.16 Big Girls Don't Cry25-30.04.16 Annie7.05.16 Beyond The Barricade C/Ex8.05.16 Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair C/Ex13.05.16 The Orbison Story16.05.16 Sally - Call Me Psychic C/Ex

17.05.16 Jason Donovan19.05.16 Tell Me on a Sunday20.05.16 Killer Queen21.05.16 Beverley Knight23.05.16 Adam Ant24.05.16 Russell Watson27.05.16 Let’s Hang On28.05.16 Dirty Dancing6-11.06.16 Cats17 & 18.06.16 Bill Bailey - Limboland25.06.16 Ipswich Symphony Orchestra C/Ex28.09.16 Sixties Gold29.06.16 That’ll Be The Day30.09.16 The Dreamboys13.10.16 Psychic Ryan Gooding C/Ex14.10.16 Jimmy Carr19.11.16 The Elvis Years C/Ex24.11.16 The Australian Pink Floyd31.10-5.11.16 Sister Act11.11.16 Vampires Rock30.11.16 Verdi’s Aida01.12.16 Professor Brian CoxAll shows are at The Regent unless stated

What’s on at the Ipswich Regent and Corn Exchange in 2016

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Wrap up warm andenjoy a themed guided

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A change of name but quality music remains! The Ipswich Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage at the Corn Exchange for a Family Fiesta! concert at2.30pm on Sunday 28th February.

For 113 years, the orchestra was known as the Ipswich Orchestral Society but chairman Pat Grimwadesaid: “We feel that the new name is better suited to the size and quality of the orchestra and theprominence of our county town. We are a large, successful orchestra and we’re well respected in themusical world. Our inspirational conductor, Adam Gatehouse, is hugely experienced and we shall becontinuing a long tradition of bringing world class soloists to perform at the Corn Exchange.” FamilyFiesta! is a musical trip to Rio with favourites for all the family.

Tickets: £7 to £10 (A booking fee is included in these prices)

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The Museum in High Street ishome to perennial favouritessuch as Rosie the Rhino andWool-I-AM the mammoth butalso has an intriguing EgyptianGallery and tells the fascinatingstory of Ipswich.

The Art School Gallery, rightnext door, shows exhibitions ofinternational importance andprovides a stage for local artiststo show their work.Christchurch Mansion is thejewel in Ipswich’s cultural crown- historic rooms and costumes,the Wolsey Art Gallery andmuch more - all set in thebeautiful surroundings ofChristchurch Park.

Here is a taster of what’s comingup in the next few weeks at allthree venues …

ASPIREThe Year of Constable

You only have until 31st January2016 to view one of the greatestmasterpieces of British art, John

Constable’s Salisbury Cathedralfrom the Meadows 1831. JohnConstable is famous for hislandscapes, many of whichfeature the Suffolk countryside,where he was born and grew up.Entrance to the exhibition isfree, come and visitChristchurch Mansion beforeConstable’s work continues onits UK-wide tour of galleries andmuseums.

SOCIAL FABRIC African Textiles Today

Social Fabric: African TextilesToday is an exciting exhibitionthat has been on display atIpswich Art School Gallery fromlast September. The exhibition isto close on 25th January 2016 sothere’s only a short time left foryou explore the rich fabric ofAfrican printed and factory-woven textiles that reflectchanging times, fashions andtastes.

Entrance to the exhibition isfree, come and visit Ipswich ArtSchool!

Museum and Mansion are full of fun ...

Ipswich Museum, the Ipswich Art School Gallery and Christchurch Mansion are full of treasures to see and are FREE to enjoy

MINI MAMMOTHSThe World of Birds

Mini Mammoths is a monthlyactivity session for under fivesand their parents, grandparentsor carers.

This month’s activity sessionswill look at The World of Birds atIpswich Museum through amixture of play, storied, trails,craft and science activities.Come and join us and Woolly,the little mammoth, to havesome fun and explore theMuseum.

2nd February 2016 from 10.15 –11.15. £2 per child, bookingessential.

Art/Science/Life Exhibition

To celebrate Ipswich Museum’slong relationship with both thearts and the sciences, we will beshowing a speciallycommissioned contemporary artinstallation from 13 February2016.

The exhibition will include input

from on-site partners The PacittiCompany and New WolseyTheatre, as well as Lucy Lyon,who will be working in residenceto create a new site-specificartwork.

A programme of events andactivities for both children andadults will accompany theexhibition, which runs until 29thMay.

Entrance to the exhibition is free,come and visit Ipswich ArtSchool!

Show and Tell

Have you ever found somethinginteresting and wondered what itmight be? Maybe you’ve foundsomething curious whilst in theattic or whilst digging in yourgarden and want to know more?

Whatever your treasures, bringthem along to our Show and Tellday and discover more!

17th February 2016. Booking notrequired, just drop-in for free atIpswich Museum!

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

The programme of events andactivities during the half-termperiod accompanies the Art/Science/Life exhibition that willbe on display from 13 February2016 – 29 May 2016.

Animal Invasion

Go wild at the Museum this halfterm and meet live scaly reptiles,furry friends and mini beasts!

Tuesday 16th February. 10.30am,11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm

Wednesday 17th February.10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,2pm, 3pm

Thursday 18th February.10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pmand 3pm

£3 per person. Booking isrequired, please call 01473433691 to reserve your place.

Fossil Fun

Get involved in our hands oncreative workshop where you

will be inspired by our artist inresidence of the Art/Science/Lifeexhibition Lucy Lyons to createmasterpieces in mod rock.

Wednesday 17th February.10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm– 3.30pm.

Drop into the Ipswich Art SchoolGallery - it’s right next door tothe Museum in High Street - nobooking is required.

Designer China

Take a closer look at thesilhouette paintings inChristchurch Mansion’sVictorian wing and displays ofplates, teapots and cups to paintyour silhouette on Chinateacups.

Thursday 18th February.10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm– 3.30pm.

£3 per person. Drop intoChristchurch Mansion, nobooking is required.

THURSDAY EVENING TALK

Join Lisa Temple-Cox as she talksabout the current exhibitionArt/Science/Life at Ipswich ArtSchool Gallery.

£6 per person includes wine andsnacks. Booking is required,please telephone 01473 433691to reserve your place. 7pm -8.30pm.

and don’t forget the Art School Gallery!

Ipswich Museum in HighStreet Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pmClosed Sundays andMondays

Ipswich Art School Gallery (next door to Museum) Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pmClosed Sundays andMondays

Christchurch Mansion in thepark Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Closed Sundays andMondays

Exhibitions and workshops as well as fantastic fun during half-term make the museums a must for visitors of all ages