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WELCOME Thank you for picking up our Summer brochure. As the Summer arrives and the temperature starts to rise, it is often a time for kicking back, relaxing and generally taking things a little easier... but not at The Apex where we have got a packed programme for you. The Apex is at the core of the annual Bury Festival which itself is so rammed with delights that you could be at The Apex every single day. Nigel Kennedy and Rick Wakeman may be long sold out, but there is still much to enjoy, whether you’re into jazz (Care Teal), classical music (John Lill and Chineke), folk (Kate Rusby), punk poetry (John Cooper Clarke) or Ukuleles (Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain) and much more besides. And the rest of the Summer? Well, it’s difficult to know where to start. As well as a smattering of top tribute acts, there is great stand-up comedy from the likes of Andy Hamilton, Shappi Korshandi and Josh Widdicombe.
A couple of bands dropping in before playing some big Summer festivals in Magnum and Ash. Top New York jazz pianist, Monty Alexander. The wonderful Eddi Reader returns and, to satisfy demand, we have a repeat performance of Woman to Woman – an evening of music from three of the UK’s bestloved singer-songwriters, Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven and Julia Fordham. Throw in to the mix Leo Sayer, The Manfreds and legendary guitarist Albert Lee plus some fascinating evenings with David Gower, Ruby Wax and Simon Schama and you just know that you need to spend the Summer at The Apex. And my highlight? The very welcome return by the chaps from Oz with fine voices and even finer beards who are the Spooky Men’s Chorale. NICK WELLS APEX PROGRAMMER
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS SUMMER 2019
THE 545 FRI 26 APR Starts 7pm / £5 Drawing influences from Fall Out Boy to Underoath, UNDERLINE THE SKY have been featured on BBC Radio 1. Plus punchy riffs and raucous rock & roll from KELODOWN; Indie 4-piece SALVADOR; and Queens Road Rock School bands – THE DAZE and SUBSTATION.
TUBULAR BELLS FOR TWO
WET WET WET
IAN WAITE & VINCENT SIMONE
MON 6 MAY 7.30pm / £28.50* Two ambitious multiinstrumentalists - Daniel Holdsworth & Aidan Roberts play over twenty instruments to bring Mike Oldfield’s influential masterpiece to life, with all of its multi-layered madness and subtle beauty intact.
TUE 7 MAY 7.30pm / £26* One of the most successful bands in British pop history with an amazing back catalogue of songs including three No.1’s – ‘With a Little Help From My Friends’; ‘Goodnight Girl’; and ‘Love Is All Around’.
WED 8 MAY 7.30pm / £30* There’s just a few tickets left for ‘The Ballroom Boys’! Expect the Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot and of course, the Argentine Tango!
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CROONERS FRI 10 MAY 7.30pm / £24* This rip roaring comedy musical is packed with satirical energy, hilarious one liners & superb musical numbers. Together with their 9-piece ‘Mini Big Band’, these Crooners sing swinging songs from the Rat Pack and more, including favourites such as ‘Lady is a Tramp’, ‘Come Fly With Me’, ‘Fly Me To The Moon, ‘Mack The Knife’ any many more…
FAT CAT COMEDY CLUB SUN 12 MAY (£15*) & SUN 9 JUNE (£13*) 8pm May’s Fat Cat features a headliner so secret that even we don’t know who it is! See www.fatcatcomedyclub.com for details. 6
DAVID GOWER
KING OF POP
MON 13 MAY 7.30pm / £21* The blond-haired 80s bombshell is coming to shed light on his glory years as English cricket’s poster boy.
TUE 14 MAY 7.30pm / £24* (£34* VIP) The world’s No.1 Michael Jackson tribute; Navi worked as Michael’s body double & performed at his birthday parties. He also starred in the film ‘Michael Jackson Searching For Neverland’. Jennifer Batten was Michael’s iconic guitarist for 10 years.
SOLD OUT!
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PUPPINI SISTERS
RICK WAKEMAN
FRI 17 MAY 7.30pm / £27.50* (Under 25s £5*) ‘… the Andrews Sistersstyle close harmonies are immaculate… they weave past and present together so deftly…’ – Clive Davis, The Times
THU 16 MAY 7.30pm / £28 Superb musicianship interspersed with insightful anecdotes and knockabout humour! SOLD OUT!
CLARE TEAL & HER BIG MINI BIG BAND SAT 18 MAY 7.30pm / £26* (Under 25s £5*) The award-winning vocalist and Radio 2 presenter brings exhilarating swing from the Great American and British songbooks and contemporary classics.
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SUFFOLK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SUN 19 MAY 4pm / £20*–£39* MAHLER Symphony No. 4 TCHAIKOVSKY Andante Cantabile for string orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1
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JOANNA EDEN & CHRIS INGHAM A 1970s SONGBOOK
MON 20 MAY 12noon / £10* (£5 U25s) A cherry-picked selection performed by the singer and long-time mentor to pop star Sam Smith and the musical director of the band, Jazz at the Movies.
BEOWULF
GEORGE HARLIONO
MON 20 MAY 7pm / £12* (£5* U25s) Armonico Consort & Academy Singers have set the epic fantasy to music. With strong folkpop influences, and a gripping script from one of the authors of Have I Got News For You, Beowulf will entertain the whole family.
TUE 21 MAY 1pm / £10* (£5* U25s) The extraordinarily talented young British pianist gave his first one-hour solo recital aged nine. This programme includes Beethoven’s Appassionata sonata and works by Liszt, Rachmaninov, Beethoven and Chopin.
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DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE
NIGEL KENNEDY
TUE 21 MAY 8pm / £28.50*, £24.50* Poet; movie star; TV & radio presenter; comedian; social commentator; JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever. Enjoy a mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material and hilarious ponderings on modern life.
WED 22 MAY 7.30pm / £68*, £58*, £48*, £38* A special one-off concert by the bestselling classical violinist of all time.
CROOKS & INGHAM
JOHN LILL
A ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN COLLECTION THU 23 MAY 1pm / £10* (£5* U25s) Clarinet and saxophone star of the John Wilson Orchestra, Mark Crooks joins pianist Chris Ingham for a jazzy spin through tunes from Rodgers & Hammerstein.
SOLD OUT!
THU 23 MAY 7.30pm / £26*, £22* (£5 U25s) One of the leading pianists of his generation, John Lill’s career spans over 55 years. HAYDN SCHUMANN CHOPIN BEETHOVEN
Sonata in Eb, Hob No 52 ‘Carnaval’, Op 9 Ballade No 4 in F minor, Op 52 Sonata in C, Op 53 ‘Waldstein’ 9
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QUINTET-A-TETE FRI 24 MAY 1pm / £10* (£5* U25s) Swinging music with a 50s and 60s jazz vibe. Mixing Terry/Brookmeyer material and original compositions, the quintet includes James Davison from The Dixie Strollers & Callum Au from Joe Stilgoe’s Mighty Big Band.
UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN FRI 24 MAY 7.30pm / £27* George Hinchliffe’s Orchestra is the royalty of the uke scene; the independent rock-stars of the ‘bonsai guitar’, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with the stars!
KATE RUSBY SAT 25 MAY 7.30pm / £27* ‘Exquisite interpretations of traditional material from the pocket sized folk singer with the heartbreakingly tremulous voice and bawdy Yorkshire wit’ - Daily Telegraph.
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CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA SUN 26 MAY 7.30pm / £26*, £22* (£5 U25s) WAYNE MARSHALL conductor STEWART GOODYEAR piano PETER BRATHWAITE baritone NADINE BENJAMIN soprano
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COPLAND
Music for the Theatre
IBERT Divertissement GERSHWIN
Rhapsody in Blue (jazz band version)
Chineke! is Europe’s first orchestra to feature a majority of black and minority ethnic musicians. Founded by the pioneering double bass player Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, the orchestra performs throughout the UK and abroad to great acclaim fulfilling its mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music.
WEILL
Suite from The Threepenny Opera
COPLAND
Old American Songs (First Set): Boatmen’s Dance; The Dodger; Long Time Ago; Simple Gifts; I Bought Me a Cat
‘Nadine Benjamin’s Summertime is one of the loveliest I have heard...’ – Richard Morrison, The Times (Oct 2018)
GERSHWIN
Songs from Porgy and Bess: Summertime; I got plenty o’ Nuttin’; Bess, you is my woman now
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RUBY WAX, THE MONK & THE NEUROSCIENTIST
AN AUDIENCE WITH
TUE 28 MAY 7.30pm / £23* Ruby is joined by Gelong Thubten and Ash Ranpura to discuss How to be Human.
WED 29 MAY 7.30pm / £31* Entertainment and banter with footballers John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon, hosted by comedian Jed Stone.
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS
THE MANFREDS THU 30 MAY 7.30pm / £24.50* One of the finest and most respected bands of the 1960s, Paul Jones & crew bring their numerous hits, plus a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.
ALBERT LEE FRI 31 MAY 7.30pm / £26* Albert returns to The Apex as part of his 75th birthday tour. Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists in the world, Albert is also an accomplished piano player and has a fine singing voice!
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MONTY ALEXANDER MON 3 JUNE 7.30pm / £28* (£5 U25s) The jazz pianist brings his bright Caribbean influences, effervescent grooves & sophisticated voicings to the American songbook, blues, gospel, bebop, calypso & reggae.
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A SALUTE TO THE GOOD OLDE DAYS OF MUSIC HALL
ANDY HAMILTON
TUE 4 JUNE 1.30pm / £18.50 Bertie Bourdiec chairs an afternoon of variety entertainment, with recreations of Marie Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, Vera Lynn, Max Miller and many more.
TUE 4 JUNE 7.30pm / £21* An evening of reminiscence and revelation with a master of comedy. SOLD OUT!
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SIMON SCHAMA WED 5 JUNE 7.30pm / £23.50* Can words still pack a punch in the reign of Twitter? Or, have the carriers of thought, the deliverers of argument, the elements of poetry, the sounds that make us human - lost their force in the age of the short attention span? Simon Schama has spun the web of words in books, essays and newspaper columns. He has lived in the house of words as an historian, art critic, broadcaster and journalist. Praised as Britain’s best arts presenter with his razor sharp scripts and distinctive style, packed full of evocative detail, he combines his expertise with a personal passion for his subject – enthralling his audiences with the power of his words. 15
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BARRON KNIGHTS
BOWIE STARMAN
THU 6 JUNE 7.30pm / £21* Rock & roll with laughter at new material and old favourites like ‘Call Up The Groups’, the ‘William Tell Overture’, ‘Killer Queen (Will Camilla Be Queen)’ and ‘Windmills Of Your Mind’.
FRI 7 JUNE 7.30pm / £24* Put on your red shoes and dance the blues at Blackstar’s tribute to David Bowie, packed with songs like ‘Rebel Rebel’, ‘China Girl’, ‘Let’s Dance’, ‘Ashes To Ashes’ and ‘Life On Mars’.
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RAYMOND FROGGATT
SAT 8 JUNE 7.30pm / £25.50* All the classic songs, including ‘Close To You’, ‘Yesterday Once More’, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ & many more, performed by vocalist Claire Furley, pianist Phil Aldridge and live musicians.
SUN 9 JUNE 1.30pm / £22.50* Froggie (as he is affectionately known) has spent 50 years writing and singing songs that have been covered by major artists, including Cliff Richard, Isaac Hayes & Elton John. 17
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LEO SAYER WED 12 JUNE 7.30pm / £34* The British music legend celebrates his 70th birthday year with boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show.
PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA MON 10 JUNE 7.30pm / £23.50* Duncan Galloway and co celebrate 50 years with an impressive programme of music from the roaring 1920s and elegant 1930s, including works by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
MAGNUM TUE 11 JUNE 8pm / £25.50* standing (£27.50* seated) Eighties British rockers (‘Days Of No Trust’, ‘Start Talkin’ Love’, ‘It Must Have Been Love’) reformed in 2001 with original members Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin. Their album ‘Live at the Symphony Hall’ was released in January 2019. 18
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MAGIC OF MOTOWN FRI 14 JUNE 7.30pm / £27* Back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves, outstanding musicianship and timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and more.
BURY BACH CHOIR DIDO AND AENEAS
SAT 15 JUNE 7.30pm / £26* £21* £16* Joined by Suffolk Baroque Players for Purcell’s only opera. To set the scene for this evening of seventeenth century English music, the concert opens with anthems by Purcell and Blow.
TWISTING THE NIGHT AWAY SUN 16 JUNE 7.30pm / £22* The distinctive tenor highs of Si Cranstoun’s voice echo that of Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke. This toe-tapping show is driven by retro dance rhythms and Si’s ability to write songs that could have been hits in the 1950s.
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HELLO AGAIN... THE STORY OF NEIL DIAMOND THU 20 JUNE 7.30pm / £24.50* Brooklyn Creed – dubbed ‘The Voice of Diamond’, born with an uncannily similar timbre to his idol – and the Salvation Band take you through Neil Diamond’s 50 year career.
WOMAN TO WOMAN FRI 21 JUNE 7.30pm / £35* Following their sold-out March show Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven & Julia Fordham return to perform their classic hit singles and album tracks alongside their 5 piece band. 20
SUFFOLK SINFONIA SAT 22 JUNE 7.30pm / £13*, £11*, £5* Summer concert of English music. ELGAR ARNOLD FINZI VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Froissart Overture Cornish Dances Five Bagatelles for Clarinet & Strings Symphony No 3
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GORDIE MacKEEMAN AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS MON 24 JUNE 7.30pm / £17* High-energy, old-time roots music, with MacKeeman’s ‘Crazy legs’ dance style, thrilling violin, close-harmony bluegrass vocals & blistering guitar solos.
‘Gordie and the Boys are great players, sharp songwriters, invigorating company... not to mention the nifty dancing. Frankly, what’s not to like?’ – Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2)
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EDDI READER TUE 25 JUNE 7.30pm / £25* Eddi returns to The Apex following the release of her new album Cavalier; incorporating both contemporary and traditional songs it has been described as a new creative peak in an already prestigious career.
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LES MUSICALS WED 26 JUNE 7.30pm / £25* (VIP £57.50) G4 front-man Jonathan Ansell and Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall bring songs from the greatest shows of all time, including; Les Miserables, Wicked, West Side Story, We Will Rock You and many more.
SHAPPI KHORSANDI
MUCH ADO RON RON
THU 27 JUNE 8pm / £16* Sharp-tongued gags, cultural observation and whatever else is in her easily-distracted mind.
WED 3 – SAT 6 JULY 7.30pm (& 2.30pm Sat) / £19* From the producers of Dream Nights, it’s another of the Bard’s smash-hit musicals! A story of love, intrigue and deception, with fantastic music and dance from the 1960s and 70s.
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NANCY KERR & JAMES FAGAN MON 8 JULY 7.30pm / £17* Twice winners ‘Best Duo’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (2003, 2011). Nancy is one of England’s best-known folk fiddle players and won Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015. James is a multiinstrumentalist and singer, specialising in bouzouki, guitar and mandolin. ‘Quite breathtakingly beautiful’ –Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2)
SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE WED 10 JULY 7.30pm / £22* As thunderous as a herd of wildebeest and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men apply their cavernous vocal chords to beautiful ballads, inappropriate covers & man anthems. 25
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DUTCH SWING COLLEGE BAND THU 11 JULY 7.30pm / £20* Big Band Jazz, professionally performed by young players who are fiery, soulful and enthusiastic. DCSB has grown into a world famous jazz ensemble with over 100 albums and more than 300 Youtube videos.
PURPLE ZEPPELIN FRI 12 JULY 7.30pm / £21.50* Featuring in the BBC TV documentary ‘The Joy of the Guitar Riff’, Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to both Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin with more than 30 classic songs in their full-on show.
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REFORMATION & FASCINATION IN SUBURBIA SUN 14 JULY 7.30pm / £24.50* seated (£23.50 standing) Three bands bring non-stop hits. Love Distraction are the UK’s official tribute to The Human League; the six-piece Spandau Ballet Story bring all the hits and Alternative pay tribute to the Pet Shop Boys.
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THE ROCKET MAN
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
THU 18 JULY 7.30pm / £26* Tribute to Elton John. Jimmy Love and his band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos in 2 hours of glorious hits.
FRI 19 JULY 8pm / £18.50* standing (£21* seated) The only tribute to have been featured on Bon Jovi’s official website and the only tribute to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself, who said they are ‘the best tribute I’ve ever seen!’
VIVA SANTANA
AMANDA OWEN
SAT 20 JULY 8pm / £22* Voted into the Top 5 must-see tribute bands by Classic Rock Magazine, the 7-piece Viva Santana features Spanish guitar wizard Marcos Rodriguez and a line up to match Carlos Santana’s Abraxas days.
SUN 21 JULY 7.30pm / £16* Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess: In this frank, funny and informative new show, Amanda shares heart-warming tales and honest anecdotes from her remarkable farming, family life in North Yorkshire, accompanied by her wonderful photography. 27
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FRI 26 JULY 8pm / £18* A Mock The Week regular, Gary’s shows are renowned for a near unrivalled volume of high-class gags. ‘More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers’ – The Scotsman
CREGAN & CO WED 24 JULY 7.30pm / £21* Jim Cregan, one of the most influential guitarists in Rod Stewart’s band together with four outstanding musicians. ‘If you can’t afford my ticket, go see these guys – they’re just as good and half the price!’ – Rod Stewart
ASH SAT 27 JULY 8pm / £21*adv standing (£23* seated) Famed for their indie-pop classics ‘Girl From Mars’, ‘Oh Yeah’ and ‘Shining Light’, Ash have had two number one albums and 18 Top 40 singles. Their most recent album ‘Islands’ was released last year to great reviews. 29
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ELO EXPERIENCE
JOSH WIDDICOMBE
MON 29 JULY 7.30pm / £26* Tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra, with a sensational string section, a stunning light show, large screen projections and musicians who accurately reproduce the songs and sounds of ELO.
THU 22 AUG 8pm / £16* Join Josh as he tries out some new material ahead of his new tour.
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN
LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE
FRI 23 AUG 7.30pm / £25.50* Each member of this 8-piece band has toured and recorded with many of the biggest names in the music industry and been chosen for their unique abilities and a love for the music of The Boss.
TUE 27 AUG 6pm / £16* High-energy show, packed with breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and all of Little Mix’s greatest hits, such as ‘DNA’, ‘Wings’, ‘Salute’, ‘Black Magic’, ‘Love Me Like You’, ‘Secret Love Song’ and many more.
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THE TINA TURNER EXPERIENCE
JUST PUSH PLAY
THU 29 AUG 7.30pm / £23* Simply the Best tribute to one of the world’s iconic performers! The only completely live touring tribute to the multi-award winning legend comes complete with powerful vocals, 7-piece band, backing singers & professional dancers.
SAT 31 AUG 4pm / £16* Massive Wagons headlining with special guests The Amorettes, Hollowstar, Dead Man’s Whiskey and False Hearts. A charity rock gig in support of St Nicholas Hospice Care.
LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING
BLUES, RHYTHM & ROCK FESTIVAL SUN 1 SEPT starts 2pm / £25 early bird, £27adv, £31 door Nine Below Zero, Steve Nimmo Trio, Lee Ainley’s Blues Storm, Southbound, Mojo Preachers, Connor Selby Band, Zal Cleminson’s Sin Dogs.
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THEATRE ROYAL, BURY ST EDMUNDS • SUN 19 MAY National Youth Music Theatre return to the Bury Festival with a new work written by bestselling children’s author Timothy Knapman, and with music by Laurence Mark Wythe. _______________________________________________________________________
ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS
THEATRE ROYAL, BURY ST EDMUNDS • FRI 24 MAY This zany and hilarious tale based on the bestselling children’s book will be wonderfully bought to life on stage at the Theatre Royal. With stunning effects, madcap action and original music, this production will delight all ages. _______________________________________________________________________
BEOWULF & GRENDEL WEEKEND WEST STOW ANGLO-SAXON VILLAGE SUN 26 – MON 27 MAY
PHOTOGRAPHY: YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK • WED 29 MAY & WED 31 JULY Young photographers aged 16 and under will love this fun workshop with lots of tips and tricks to improve their photography. _______________________________________________________________________
FOOD IN ANGLO-SAXON TIMES
WEST STOW ANGLO-SAXON VILLAGE SAT 1 – SUN 2 JUNE Come to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and meet members of Ealdfaeder as they demonstrate the use of herbs, methods of cooking and bread baking. _______________________________________________________________________
LOOKING IN WONDERLAND
MOYSE’S HALL MUSEUM • SAT 8 JUNE – SUN 1 SEPT
Come to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and discover the story of Beowulf and Grendel. _______________________________________________________________________
THE REAL MIDDLE EARTH TOUR
WEST STOW ANGLO-SAXON VILLAGE • SUN 26 MAY The Ango-Saxon origins of The Lord of the Rings story are explored in this guided tour. Discover the links between Tolkien and the AngloSaxon world on this one hour tour that ends with a riddle battle like that in The Hobbit.
The unique and imaginative illustrations of John Tenniel from the 1st edition of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ will be showcased at Moyse’s Hall Museum this summer. _______________________________________________________________________
PHOTOGRAPHY: A CLOSE-UP
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK • SAT 8 JUNE Take a closer look at Brandon Country Park and learn some new photography skills and techniques in this macro photography workshop.
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ND SEE IN THE WEST SUFFOLK AREA! BURY ST EDMUNDS 5K AND 10K RACE FOR LIFE
PHOTOGRAPHY: AN INTRODUCTION
WILD SATURDAYS: SUMMER WILD FOOD TASTER
DRAGON FEST
NOWTON PARK, BURY ST EDMUNDS • SUN 9 JUNE Race For Life takes over Nowton Park for a 5k and 10k course. Whatever your ability, walk, jog or run around the 5k or 10k course. Run on your own or with a group of friends and family to help beat cancer sooner. _______________________________________________________________________
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK • SAT 15 JUNE Learn about wild edible plants found in the woods and parkland; with identification tips, guidance and sampling! _______________________________________________________________________
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK • FRI 21 JUNE Learn the basics of photography (including composition, lenses, ISO settings, focusing exposure compensation control and a wide variety of other camera features) techniques in the beautiful surroundings of Brandon Country Park. _______________________________________________________________________ WEST STOW ANGLO-SAXON VILLAGE SAT 29 & SUN 30 JUNE
DYING TO MEET YOU
WEST STOW ANGLO-SAXON VILLAGE SAT 15 – SUN 16 JUNE Come to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and meet re-enactment group Wulfingas, who will present death and burial in Anglo-Saxon times. _______________________________________________________________________
FATHER’S DAY GIFT MAKING CRAFTY WORKSHOP THE APEX • SAT 15 JUNE
Dragon Fest returns for its fifth year at West Stow Country Park. See page 34 for full details. _______________________________________________________________________
PHOTOGRAPHY: A CLOSE-UP
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK • FRI 26 JULY Take a closer look at Brandon Country Park and learn some new photography skills and techniques in this macro photography workshop. _______________________________________________________________________
PHOTOGRAPHY: A MANUAL MASTERCLASS Come and join the Crafty Foxes upstairs in The Apex, for a craft-a-noon of fun making a special Father’s Day gift you will take home on the day.
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK • SAT 27 JULY Enjoy a masterclass in Manual photography at Brandon Country Park and learn to take your camera out of Auto… looking at shutter speeds, apertures, depth of field, and how to take control of your camera to give yourself greater creativity in your photos.
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FAMILY & CHILDREN’S EVENTS SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS? SUN 12 MAY 3pm / £14.50* (Children £12*) Family £48* Which was the tallest dinosaur? What did a Stegasaurus have for breakfast? Dr Ben Garrod uses film footage & photos of real dinosaur digs to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs – and more! Ben has written six books and presented several television shows, including ‘Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur’ with David Attenborough.
THE FUNNY WORLD OF…
TREASURE ISLAND
SAT 25 MAY 11.30am / £9* A stand-up comedy show for children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. James was the man who started Comedy For Kids and he also writes the hilarious Boyface books.
SUN 2 JUNE 12noon & 3pm / £15* (Children £13) Family £52* Starring Callum Donnelly and JezO from CBBC and CBeebies. Join Jim Hawkins, Sneaky Beaky the parrot and Long John Silver for a laugh-aminute swashbuckling adventure, jam-packed with shanties, cheering, booing, puppets, colourful costumes and slapstick comedy. For ages 3 to 8.
JAMES CAMPBELL
‘My seven-year-old was howling with laughter and so was I’ – Daily Mail
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ART UNEQUALLED EVENTS TO SHOWCASE SUPERB ART AND CRAFT
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FUN DAYS OUT AT THE HOME OF HORSERACING Discover Newmarket is the town’s official tour guide and offers you the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience unique attractions. Take a tour of The National Stud or visit Palace House with the family. Immerse yourself in an impressive collection of art and sporting memorabilia which celebrates the rich history and heritage of Royal patronage and sport. Explore the prestigious Jockey Club Rooms or go behind the scenes during a day at the races.
TOURS FROM
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Call Discover Newmarket to book your tours today email admin@discovernewmarket.co.uk visit www.discovernewmarket.co.uk call 0344 748 9200
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OTHER EVENTS & SCHOOLS’ PERFORMANCES
28th EAST ANGLIAN BEER FESTIVAL WED 1 – SAT 4 MAY 12 noon-11pm / £ varies East Anglian brews and award winning beers from around the UK, with around 170 real ales, ciders & perries. For details, see www.burystedmundsbeerfestival.com
PRACTICALLY PERFECT SUN 7 JULY 3pm & 6.30pm / £16* (£11* conc) Students aged 4-18 from Theatretrain Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury present an energetic array of dance, drama, singing and musical theatre.
SONGBOOK SUNDAYS
AT THE ATHENAEUM SUN 19 MAY 11.30am / £13* adv (£16* door) VIP £24* (includes breakfast) Genius of the Bossa Nova: Georgia Mancio & the Chris Ingham Trio celebrate the sensuous, jazzy melodies & gentle samba rhythms of Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, with songs such as ‘The Girl From Ipanema’.
DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR MUSICAL TUE 9 JULY 4.30pm & 7.30pm / £11* Westley Middle School bring us the antics of East High’s most popular student and ‘the new girl’, as they become fast friends.
SKY FULL OF STARS SAT 29 & SUN 30 JUNE 1pm & 5pm / £13* Newmarket School of Dance present their celebration of musical theatre and dance, including Ballet, Tap, Modern and Hip Hop.
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES SAT 13 JULY 3pm & 7.30pm / £15* Musical Medley Performing Arts present songs from The Greatest Showman, Moana, Mamma Mia, Annie, Hairspray plus many more.
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
HARMONICA WORKSHOP
BOOZE & BRUSHES PAINT NIGHT
TAI CHI
SAT 11 MAY 12noon–3.30pm / £35* Harmonica wizard Steve Lockwood leads a workshop suitable for all levels of player including complete beginners and will help any player to improve their blues, rock, folk and pop playing and get the best out of this deceptively humble instrument.
FRI 17 MAY, 14 JUNE, 19 JULY & 23 AUG 7pm-9.30pm / £25 Painting Passions’ fun art class for everyone, no experience necessary. You will be guided through a painting, step-by-step, from start to finish. All materials included (excluding alcohol!) and you can take your masterpiece home.
EVERY THURSDAY 9.45am-10.45am Yang Chengfu Tai Chi Chuan centre mixed class, contact Martin Fayers on 01449 736455 for further information.
MIXED ABILITY YOGA
BEGINNERS YOGA
POSTNATAL YOGA
TUE 5.45pm-6.45pm / £7.50 Our yoga classes cover various postures, flows, breathing and meditation techniques, to improve energy and release tension.
WED 1pm-1.45pm / £7 Our yoga classes cover various postures, flows, breathing and meditation techniques, to improve energy and release tension.
WED 11.30am-12.30pm / £8 Breathing & relaxation techniques, strength building & opening poses, therapy & nutrition advice, and the chance to meet other new mums.
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REGULAR EVENTS
STRICTLY SATURDAYS
ST EDMUNDSBABY
BURY FRIENDSHIP CLUB
SAT 11 MAY, 15 JUNE, 20 JULY & 10 AUG 2.30-4pm / Free Ballroom and Latin dancing.
MON 13 MAY, 10 JUNE, 1 JULY & 5 AUG 10.30am-noon / Free Drop-in session with Attachment Parenting UK, for relaxed chatting with other parents or for friendly support.
THIRD MONDAY OF MONTH 10am-1pm / £2 Social activities, befriending services and information on health, welfare and money matters for the over 55s.
BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ
BABY BALLET® EVERY FRIDAY IN TERM TIME With a focus on learning through play, babyballet® is a fun, preschool dance concept for girls and boys from 6 months to 6 years.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 10am-noon A drop-in session for those coping with bereavement, run by St Nicholas Hospice Care. You may be more of a talker or better at quietly listening, but that doesn’t matter. The drop-in is not designed to be a counselling session; it is a supportive environment for reflection and conversation, a place where people will be able to find mutual support and encouragement when they need it most.
CHESS CLUB EVERY TUESDAY 3.30pm-5.30pm / Free Run by Bury St Edmunds Chess Club – everyone welcome. See www.bsechess.org.uk for more information.
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THE APEX GALLERY
THE APEX GALLERY OPEN: MON–SAT 10am-5pm & SUN 10am-4pm The Apex Gallery is situated on the first floor. Drinks bought from The Apex Cafe in the foyer can be taken upstairs, so feel free to relax on the sofas with a drink and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
VISIBLE GIRLS: REVISITED
Occasionally, the Art Gallery is closed to the public. If you are travelling specifically to see an exhibition, please call the Box Office on 01284 758000 before your visit.
UNTIL TUE 28 MAY 36 years after her original photographic series, Anita Corbin called the Girls back together, re-viewing the women through a modern lens.
UNLOCKING
MARTIN WARNER
TUE 25 JUNE – SUN 21 JULY Pandora Butterfield offers an interpretation of nature, landscape and opening the mind, with a focus on the Suffolk countryside.
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TUE 23 JULY – SUN 18 AUG A new exhibition of portraits using oils & acrylics to capture the essence of famous and not-so-famous characters.
ROSEY HANCOCK
COLOUR INJECTED LIFE WED 29 MAY – SUN 23 JUNE Pictures with an abstract feel that celebrate the artist’s love of colour, line and texture in everyday life.
JOHN POLLARD & STEPHEN BUTLER TUE 23 JULY – SUN 18 AUG John’s unique ‘abstract’ world, full of complexity and diversity, and Steve’s quirks of perspective and other deliberately puzzling elements.
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE WED 29 MAY – SUN 23 JUNE Student exhibition.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION TUE 20 AUG – SUN 15 SEPT Bury & Beyond photography competition entries; categories include iconic buildings, landscapes and night time photography.
COMING SOON
MARTIN SIMPSON
SAT 7 SEPT 7.30pm / £17* Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso. ________________________________________
THE FURROW COLLECTIVE
TUE 10 SEPT 7.30pm / £17* BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Group 2017. ________________________________________
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
FRI 13 SEPT 7.30pm / £31*, £26* By the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and National Festival Orchestra.
THE MIKADO
SAT 14 SEPT 2.30pm & 7.30pm / £31*, £26* By the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and National Festival Orchestra. ________________________________________
JUSTIN HAYWARD
MON 16 SEPT 7.30pm / £43.50* ________________________________________
JOE BROWN
WED 18 SEPT 7.30pm / £36* ________________________________________
SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB WED 25 SEPT 7.30pm / £24* (£5 U25s) The Lindy Hop Dance Co. & Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra.
MICHAEL MORPURGO
THU 26 SEPT 7.30pm / £33*, £27* (£17* U18s) Author of War Horse. ________________________________________
THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
FRI 27 SEPT 8pm / £20* ________________________________________
KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI
SAT 28 SEPT 7.30pm / £21* ________________________________________
PAUL ZERDIN’S PUPPET PARTY
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ABOUT THE APEX The Apex is situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, close to the train & bus stations and numerous car parks. The box office is open MON – SAT 10am-5pm and an hour before events. 24-hour booking is available on the website: www.theapex.co.uk * Ticket price includes booking fees where applicable. Concessions may be available, see website or ring for details. Event details are correct at time of print, but may change. See website for up-to-date information, and for booking terms & conditions. For map and directions see website. Closest parking at arc / Cattle Market car park, for Sat Nav use IP33 3DG.
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