What's On at Ipswich Theatres - Spring/Summer 2022

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WHAT’S ON at Ipswich Theatres

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Welcome to the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange Mon 14 Feb

Russell Brand: 33 Page 22 Thu 24 Feb

Simon Brodkin Page 22 Thu 3 Mar

Tim Peake: My Journey To Space Page 30 Thu 10 Mar

Lost In Music: One Night at the Disco Page 14 Wed 16 Mar

Friends: The Musical Parody Page 23

Thu 17 Feb

Madama Butterfly Page 10 Fri 25 Feb

Sweet Caroline Page 13 Fri 4 Mar

80s Live Page 13 Fri 11 Mar

James Morrison Page 14 Thu 17 Mar

Islands In The Stream Page 15

Sat 19 Feb

Dick and Angel: So Much More To Say Page 30 Tue 1 Mar

Ipswich Town Football Legends Page 30 Tue 8 Mar

Ansell’s Les Musicals Page 13 Sat 12 Mar

Dara O’Briain Page 22 Fri 18 Mar

Johannes Radebe: Freedom Page 28

Sat 19 Feb

Stars of the West End Page 13 Wed 2 Mar

Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control Page 22 Wed 9 Mar

Status Quo Page 14 Postponed

Midge Ure: The Voice & Visions Tour Page 14 Sat 19 Mar

Ed Gamble: Electric Page 23

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Sat 19 Mar

Big Girls Don’t Cry Page 15 Sat 2 Apr

The Carpenters Story Page 15 Wed 6 Apr

Remembering the Oscars Page 28 Mon 11 Apr

Mon 21 Mar Sat 26 Mar

Chicago Pages 6-7 Sat 2 Apr

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: The Official Tour Page 30 Wed 6 Apr

Come What May Page 15 Tue 12 Apr

Fri 1 April

James Martin Page 31 Sun 3 April

Dinosaur Adventure Live Page 11 Thu 7 Apr

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Page 16 Wed 13 Apr

Fri 1 Apr

Lou Sanders Page 23 Tue 5 Apr

John Bishop: Right Here Right Now Page 23 Fri 8 Sun 10 Apr

Joe Lycett Page 24 Wed 13 Apr

STEVE BACKSHALL

OCEAN BRINGING MARINE DREAMS TO LIFE

The Wizard of Oz Page 12 Thu 14 Apr

Seven Drunken Nights Page 16

The Bootleg Beatles Page 16 Fri 15 Apr

Northern Live: Do I Love You Page 16

Carmen Page 10 Mon 18 Apr

Test Match Special Live Page 31

Steve Backshall: Ocean Page 31

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Sat 23 Apr

From The Jam Page 17

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Welcome to the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange Sun 24 Apr

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Page 17 Thu 28 Apr

Graeme Hall: The Dogfather Live Page 32 Sat 7 May

Tony Hadley: 40th Anniversary Tour Page 18 Fri 13 May

Thank You For The Music Page 18 Tue 24 May

An Evening with Sir Ian Botham Page 33

Tue 26 Apr

Harris and Baker: Back Stage Pass Page 32 Wed 4 May

Dreamboats & Petticoats Page 17 Sat 7 May

Geoff Norcott: I Blame the Parents Page 25

Wed 27 Apr

Sandi Toksvig Live!

Next Slide Please…

Page 24 Thu 5 May

Soul Sisters Page 24 Mon 9 Sat 14 May

We Will Rock You Pages 8-9

Thu 28 Apr

An Evening with Harry Redknapp Page 32 Fri 6 May

The Divine Comedy Page 17 Wed 11 May

Scott Bradlee’s Jukebox Page 18

Wed 18 May

Sat 21 May

Sun 22 May

Oti Mabuse: I Am Here Page 28

The Shires Page 18

Go West & Paul Young Page 19

Fri 27 May

Sat 28 May

Wed 25 May

Jason Manford: Like Me Page 25

Jack Dee: Off The Telly Page 25

The Barricade Boys: Bring Him Home Page 19

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Mon 30 May

An Evening with The Hollies Page 19 Fri 10 & Sat 11 Jun

Diversity – Connected Page 28 Fri 24 Jun

Anton & Giovanni: Him & Me Page 29 Sat 9 Jul

Stagecoach: We Are The Champions Page 29 Wed 20Jul

Here Come The Boys Page 29

Sat 4 Jun

Dylan Moran Page 25 Wed 22 Jun

Elvis Costello & The Imposters Page 20 Sat 25 Jun

Ipswich Symphony Orchestra Page 20 Mon 11 Jul

Race Chaser Live Page 33 Sat 23 Jul

Bowie Experience Page 21

Sun 5 Jun

Paloma Faith Page 19 Thu 23 Jun

The Drifters Page 20 Sat 25 Jun

The Illegal Eagles Page 21 Fri 15 Jul

The Rocket Man Page 21 Tue 26 Jul

Richard Thompson Page 21

Tue 7 Thu 9 Jun

Brydon, Mack and Mitchell Page 26 Thu 23 Jun

The ELO Experience Page 20 Sat 9 Jul

Gary Delaney Page 26 Sat 16 Jul

Burn the Floor: 25th Anniversary Page 29

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RUSSELL WATSON Billy Flynn

FAYE BROOKES Roxie Hart

SHEILA FERGUSON Matron ‘Mama’ Morton

DJALENGA SCOTT Velma Kelly

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‘THE SEXIEST MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ Sunday Express

‘MAKES ALL OTHER MUSICALS LOOK TAME’ Daily Express

Chicago Monday 21 – Saturday 26 March 2022 Mon - Sat | 7.30pm Thu & Sat | 2.30pm Wed 23 March 7.30pm is British Sign Language interpreted Tickets from £15*

Group discounts available *All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. *Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.

CHICAGO, the “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) is back at Ipswich Regent Theatre for 1 week only starring one of the world’s greatest classical singers, Russell Watson, as Billy Flynn, Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes (Dancing On Ice, Grease, Legally Blonde) as Roxie Hart, Three Degrees legend Sheila Ferguson (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Soul Train, Oh! What A Night) as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and West End star Djalenga Scott (Annie, Chicago, West Side Story) as Velma Kelly.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub owner who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal laywer.

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THE 20th ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Queen Theatrical Productions and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present

‘A KIND OF MAGIC. SPECTACULAR.

MAGNIFICO!’ The Sun

Y OU R F I NA L C H A NC E T O S E E - D ON ’ T M I S S OU T !

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‘AN UNMISSABLE EVENT AND A SUMPTUOUS PIECE OF MUSICAL THEATRE.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON, AND ON’ Capital Radio

‘THE SPECTACULAR MUSICAL’ Daily Express

We Will Rock You Monday 9 – Saturday 14 May 2022 Mon - Sat | 7.30pm Wed & Sat | 2.30pm Tickets from £15*

Group discounts available *All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. *Photos of previous cast

The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multimillion-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!

We Will Rock You includes 24 of Queen’s greatest hits including Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody to Love, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You.

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Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Productions with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra.

Madama Butterfly Thu 17 February 2022 7.30pm

O WIN P LIV ER N E A ER TH RPO ‘B EA O A TR L D W ES EA A T W ILY A A P R RD O D S ST ’

Tickets from £15 Starring international soprano’s Elena Dee, Alyona Kistenyova, Maria Davydova and Ecaterina Timbaliuk*.

This award-winning Opera returns by popular demand with exquisite sets including a Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

*Cast subject to change.

Carmen Wed 13 April 2022 7.30pm Tickets from £15 Starring international soprano’s Maria Davydova and Ecaterina Timbaliuk*.

This dazzling production of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

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Sunday 3 April 2022 “The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth”

Family

2pm & 4pm Tickets from £14

Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs.

This awe-inspiring stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in an enthralling and realistic world of Dinosaurs. Learn their history and even feed them but watch out – you could be on the menu.

You won’t want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, “It’s Totally T-rex-iffic”.

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The Wizard of Oz – Easter Panto Monday 11 April 2022

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2pm & 6pm Tickets from £19.50

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Regent Theatre in April 2022 for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz, starring comedy legend Bobby Davro as Scarecrow and X-Factor and Celebrity Big Brother’s Stevie Ritchie as Tin Man. Come and join in the fun over the rainbow in spring 2022 as Enchanted Entertainment present a wonderful Easter pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s much-loved fairy tale. Packed with brilliant dance routines, well known pop songs, lots of audience participation and plenty of laughter for all the family!

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Stars of the West End

Sweet Caroline: Ultimate Tribute to Neil Diamond

Saturday 19 February | 7.30pm

Friday 25 February | 7.30pm

Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman will be accompanied by the fabulous International Film Orchestra for an evening not to be missed.

The good times never seemed so good!

We welcome two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End Symphonic Tour – presenting a musical extravaganza of popular West End and Movie hits.

Celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond for one special evening as we take you back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written.

From £33

£27.50 Concessions £25.50

80s Live

Ansell’s Les Musicals

Friday 4 March | 7.30pm

Tuesday 8 March | 7.30pm

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!

Get ready for the ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember.

£29.50 Concessions £27.50

Come and immerse yourself into the world of musical theatre as Jonathan Ansell (G4 Frontman) and Jai McDowall (Britain’s Got Talent – Winner) join forces for a vocally dynamic evening showcasing more smash-hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time.

£29-£62

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Status Quo

Lost In Music: One Night at the Disco

Wednesday 9 March | Doors 7pm

Thursday 10 March | 7.30pm

AEG Presents are delighted to announce that Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo are coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with a brand-new tour, Out Out Quoing.

Join us as we recreate the Magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

From £40.50

£30 Concessions £28.50

James Morrison

Midge Ure: The Voice and Visions Tour

Friday 11 March | Doors 7.30pm

Postponed to April 2023

From £25.50

From £28.50

James Morrison is back on the road for the first time in two-and-a-half years with his first ever ‘Greatest Hits’ tour. Featuring his five unforgettable Top 10 hits, together with a selection of fan favourites, the tour represents a life-affirming celebration of a remarkable career that has spanned 15 years.

Midge Ure and Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the ‘Voice and Visions’ tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage in Eden and Quartet albums.

Fans will be transported back to the decade of electronics, experimentation, synthesizers and great song writing.

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Islands In The Stream

Big Girls Don’t Cry

Thursday 17 March | 7.30pm

Saturday 19 March | 7.30pm

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready to celebrate for one night only, the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and the late great Kenny Rogers.

So, sail away with us and book your tickets now.

Come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

£28 Concessions £26

£29.50 Concessions £27.50

The Carpenters Story

Come What May

Saturday 2 April | 7.30pm

Wednesday 6 April | 7.30pm

£33

£32.50

A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s famous brother and sister duo. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including Close To You, Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more!

The Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge. We present to you an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza as you enter the secret world of one of the greatest movie-musicals of all time.

Featuring Strictly Come Dancing’s sensational Robin Windsor and a cast of top West End performers.

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

The Bootleg Beatles

Thursday 7 April | 7.30pm

Thursday 12 April | 7.30pm

From £31.50

From £35.50

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

Northern Live: Do I Love You

Thursday 14 April | 7.30pm

Friday 15 April | 7.30pm

£27

£26.50

The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage in 2022 with a brand-new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Peter Green era.

The ultimate feel good Irish show returns to theatres in 2022 for its incredible 5th Anniversary tour in partnership with Tourism Ireland. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.

The world’s Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest song book in history.

With a little help from their orchestral ensemble, this year’s show features a special set to mark the anniversary of the Let It Be LP. An absolute must-see for Beatlemaniacs of all ages!

The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show, Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation. Includes an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

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From The Jam

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets

Saturday 23 April | Doors 7pm

Sunday 24 April | 7.30pm

£33-£38

From £45.50

Dreamboats and Show Name Petticoats

The Divine Comedy

Wednesday 4 May | 7.30pm Day DD Month | X.XXpm

Friday 6 May | Doors 7pm

From £29.50 £XX.XX-£XX.XX

From £28

From the Jam are celebrating ‘Sound Affects’, the 5th studio album by The Jam, by performing it in full plus more classics by The Jam. ‘Sound Affects’ reached #2 in the UK chart and featured two of the band’s most-loved singles ‘Start!’ and ‘That’s Entertainment’.

1950’s heartthrob Marty Wilde Description, 7pt Poppins Light takes to the road again in Dreamboats and Petticoats – Music that Lives Forever! Joining Marty is Eden Kane with special guest Nancy Ann Lee and his long serving band, The Wildcats.

Following acclaimed sold-out tours through the UK, Europe and America in 2018/19, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets have announced their largest UK and Ireland tour to date. Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets are – Nick Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken.

Having completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy aka Neil Hannon, announced the treasure trove that is Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy – a collection of his finest moments, out in February 2022, as well as a UK and Ireland tour.

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Tony Hadley: 40th Anniversary Tour

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Saturday 7 May | Doors 7pm

Wednesday 11 May | Doors 7pm

From £30.50

From £32.50

Thank You For The Music

The Shires

Friday 13 May | 7.30pm

Saturday 21 May | Doors 7pm

£29 Concessions £27

From £26.50

Celebrating four decades since Tony first released music with his former band Spandau Ballet, his 40th anniversary tour will see him perform with his band ‘The Fabulous TH Band’.

Tony’s unmistakable voice still brims with passion and urgency as it first did all those years ago.

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank You For The Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage. You can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox celebrates The Grand Reopening with a celebration of the new Roaring 20’s.

The Grand Reopening Tour will feature an ensemble of multi-talented singers and musicians and surprise guests to make each concert inimitable and unpredictable – making for a thrilling and unique live music experience.

The UK’s best-selling country act The Shires are looking forward to going on tour with music from their new album ‘Good Year’s’ which was recorded in the home of Country Music, Nashville.

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Go West & Paul Young

The Barricade Boys

Sunday 22 May | Doors 7pm

Saturday 28 May | 7.30pm

From £33

From £23

An Evening with The Hollies

Paloma Faith

Monday 30 May | Doors 7pm

Sunday 5 June | Doors 7pm

From £34

SOLD OUT

Hitting the road on a double bill tour, these two heavyweight chart toppers will be performing all their hits on a bumper bill of nostalgic pop!

One of the most iconic bands in British music, The Hollies, are heading on tour in 2022 to celebrate their 60th anniversary. The tour will see The Hollies performing their best-known hits including ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’, and ‘Sorry Suzanne’.

The UK’s most exciting musical theatre group The Barricade Boys are heading back on the road in 2022, with their Bring Him Home Tour.

Starring past performers from the global theatrical sensation that is Les Misérables, The Barricade Boys have entertained fans around the world since they formed in 2015.

Paloma Faith is heading out on a huge UK tour in support of her upcoming album, Infinite Things. This is a new Paloma Faith, an artist who has retreated within herself and found not the careful, polished veteran of show business - but the 22-year-old art student being led by her own creativity.

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters

The Drifters

Wednesday 22 June | Doors 7pm

Thursday 23 June | 7.30pm

From £53

£33

The ELO Experience

Ipswich Symphony Orchestra

Thursday 23 June | 7.30pm

Saturday 25 June | 7.30pm

£28

From £15

Following the announcement of the new album ‘The Boy Named If’, Elvis Costello returns to the UK with The Imposters, along with Charlie Sexton for an extensive UK tour. Ian Prowse will be opening the show, performing songs from his upcoming album.

The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost multi award-winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection, this show takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

The legendary group are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number’ and many more!

The Ipswich Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome you to their summer Symphony concert.

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The Illegal Eagles

The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John

Saturday 25 June | 7.30pm

Friday 15 July | 7.30pm

£32.50

£29 Concessions £27

Bowie Experience

Richard Thompson

Saturday 23 July | 7.30pm

Tuesday 26 July | 7pm

£28

From £32.50

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Ipswich with a brand-new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to the stage.

Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero out 8pm (sometimes 7.30pm) for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John! The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration of this musical icon.

Award-winning folk-rock musician Richard Thompson has had a seismic influence on modern music; inspiring artists such as David Byrne and REM. Beloved for his impassioned and poetic song writing, his live shows are an unforgettable experience.

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Russell Brand: 33

Simon Brodkin

Monday 14 February | 6pm

Thursday 24 February | 8pm

Russell Brand performing stand up on the strangeness of the last 18 months: what have we learned and not learned? And how do you ‘get back to normal’ if you’ve never been normal?

Recommended ages 16+

World-famous prankster and creator of the hugely popular Lee Nelson is back on stage with Troublemaker. After showering Sepp Blatter with banknotes, upstaging Kanye West at Glastonbury, and handing Theresa May her P45, Simon explores why trouble has followed him from primary school through medical school to lockdown home school.

Suitable for 14+

£33.33 + £3 booking fee

£23

Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control

Dara O’Briain

Wednesday 2 March | 8pm

Saturday 12 March | 8pm

Your Power, Your Control is a new show from the host of the Late Night Mash and one of the Guardian’s Top Fifty Comedians of the 21st Century. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Netflix’s Comedians of the world, QI, Conan and The News.

Dara O’Briain is back on tour, with a brand-new show! Dara will hardly mention the last year and a half, because, Jesus, who wants to hear about that, but will instead fire out the usual mix of stories, one-liners, audience messing, and tripping over his words.

Suitable for 18+

£23

£26

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Friends: The Musical Parody

Ed Gamble: Electric

Wednesday 16 March | 7.30pm

Saturday 19 March | 7.30pm

£33

£23

Lou Sanders – One Word: Wow

John Bishop: Right Here Right Now

Friday 1 April | 7.30pm

Tue 5 April | 8pm

The Las Vegas and Off-Broadway smash hit Friends! The Musical Parody is a hilarious goodhearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in a hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts!

Lou Sanders is on the road with her new tour. As seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Taskmaster (Channel 4), QI (BBC Two), Travel Man (Channel 4) and co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgiveable (Dave).

Suitable for 14+

£18

After a sell-out tour of his house in 2020 (extended into 2021 due to popular demand), Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking.

Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to the Regent Theatre with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now. This will be John’s eight stand up show and it’s shaping up to be his best yet. He can’t wait to be back on the road again!

Suitable for 16+

£38

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Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett?

Friday 8 - Sunday 10 April | 7.30pm

Join Joe Lycett (the artist formerly known as Hugo Boss) doing what he does best: talking at a room of people in a queer and comedic fashion. His first tour in years promises to be packed with MORE jokes, MORE comedy anecdotes and MORE inappropriate and arguably disturbing paintings.

Suitable for 15+

£32.50

Sandi Toksvig Live!

Next Slide Please…

Soul Sisters

Wednesday 27 April | 7.30pm

Thursday 5 May | 7.30pm

£33

£12-£36

In an evening of warmth, love and laughter, Sandi will explore reasons to be cheerful after many long months of coronacoaster gloom.

Expect fascinatingly funny facts, silly jokes and a quick-fire Q&A.

Soul Sisters is the exhilarating new soul musical that will take you on a journey of success, survival, and sisterhood, set to the toe-tapping music of a Soul Weekender. Soul Sisters is the funky, feel-good original musical from writer David Kent and the producers of hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

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Geoff Norcott: I Blame the Parents

Jason Manford: Like Me

Saturday 7 May | 7.30pm

Wednesday 25 May | 7.30pm

Geoff Norcott is on the road with his fourth national tour. This brand-new show will mostly explore personal responsibility, parenting and who should take the blame when things go wrong.

Suitable for 16+

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand-up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road.

Suitable for 14+

£18

£33

Jack Dee: Off The Telly

Dylan Moran

Friday 27 May | 8pm

Saturday 4 June | 8pm

Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.

“In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack.

We Got This is the brand-new show from BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran. It promises to be a joyously furious romp through the frustration and folly of modern-day life.

Suitable for 15+

Strictly 14+

£26

£28

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Brydon, Mack and Mitchell

Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 June | 7.30pm

Saturday 9 July | 7.30pm

Join Rob, Lee and David for an unmissable evening of chat, comedy and general messing around.

Suitable for 14+

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand-new show with hit after hit of one-liners.

Suitable for 16+

£42

£22.50

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Coming Soon

35 SMASH HITS, SIX DECADES OF STARDOM. ONE OUTRAGEOUS NEW MUSICAL!

BOOK BY

DIRECTED BY

CHOREOGRAPHY BY

COSTUMES BY

RICK ELICE

ARLENE PHILLIPS

OTI MABUSE

GABRIELLA SLADE

Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 November 2022 Tue – Sat | 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat | 2.30pm Tickets From £15*

*All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Suitable for 12+

Turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical, honouring the original Queen of sass, the inimitable Cher.

Featuring all the biggest hits, including The Shoop Shoop Song and Believe, don’t miss this joyous party musical celebrating independence and individuality. Book now and Cher the love!

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Johannes Radebe: Freedom

Remembering the Oscars

Friday 18 March | 7.30pm

Wednesday 6 April | 7.30pm

From £18

From £28

Oti Mabuse: I Am Here

Diversity: Connected 2022

Wednesday 18 May | 7.30pm

Fri 10 & Sat 11 June | 7.45pm | Sat | 2.30pm

From £18

From £31.50

TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to be presenting his first UK tour. Johannes Radebe: Freedom is a celebration of music and dance, from African fusion to fiery Latin, classic dance arrangements and huge party anthems, with a company of exciting dancers.

Prepare for a night of electrifying choreography as Oti Mabuse is joined by some of the world’s greatest dancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians. A whirlwind celebration of influences and inspirations that took her on a journey from growing up in South Africa to following her dream.

Aljaz and Janette will be returning with their brand-new show Remembering the Oscars. Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette.

To take them into a new decade of Diversity, Ashley has created a new show, Connected, which centres around the world of social media, the internet and the digital era we now live in, but more importantly how this connects us all.

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Anton & Giovanni: Him & Me

Stagecoach: We Are The Champions

Friday 24 June | 7.30pm

Saturday 9 July | 7.30pm

From £28

From £11

Burn the Floor: 25th Anniversary

Here Come The Boys

Saturday 16 July | 7.30pm

Wednesday 20 July | 7.30pm

From £35

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice return to Ipswich with their smash-hit tour HIM & ME after their sell-out performance in 2021. The Ballroom King and the Strictly Champion, joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers, promise you THE best night out for all ages… A true dance extravaganza!

The original Broadway production of Jason Gilkison’s Burn the Floor is being recreated for a strictly limited tour. The reunion features some of the most celebrated alumni of Burn the Floor, including Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaz Skorjanec, Kevin Clifton, Janette Manrara, Karen Hauer, Dianne Buswell, Joanne Clifton, Luba Mushtuk, Kai Widdrington and Robin Windsor, plus more to be announced.

Stagecoach Performing Arts Ipswich comes to the Regent Theatre for the eleventh time and is this year joined by its sister school in Woodbridge for its annual musical performance. They’ll be bringing favourites from another thirty musicals to the stage after a three-year absence from the Regent Theatre.

Join Graziano di Prima, Nadiya Bychkova, Pasha Kovalev, Karin Zeroual and Nikita Kuzmin, alongside a cutting-edge soundtrack of dance-floor anthems, club classics and guilty pleasures, in this show-stopping dance extravaganza, which promises to be the biggest party of the year!

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Dick and Angel: Dare To Do It

Ipswich Town Football Legends: In Conversation

Saturday 19 February | 7.30pm

Tuesday 1 March | 7.30pm

£32.50

£30.50-£58

Tim Peake: My Journey To Space

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: The Official Tour

Thursday 3 March | 7.30pm

Saturday 2 April | 8pm

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Dick and Angel Strawbridge are on the road again on their ‘dare to do it’ tour with so much more to say. During this highly entertaining evening, the duo explains who they are, where they have come from, how they met and why they dared to do it!

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an awe-inspiring ride. Join Tim Peake on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as part of his first ever UK tour.

Tim will be your personal guide through life in space, with unprecedented access, breathtaking photographs, and never-before-seen incredible footage.

Two Ipswich Town legends are coming to town to discuss their action-packed football careers…

Ipswich royalty Terry Butcher and Matt Holland.

The pair will discuss the games, dressing room and training ground stories, mangers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for Ipswich Town.

Join the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK for an evening of endless eleganza extravaganza as this brand-new tour takes in theatres and venues across the country. Witness the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent of your favourite queens LIVE on stage as they sashay into a theatre near you.

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James Martin Live Friday 1 April | 7.30pm

James Martin will be entertaining audiences with live demonstrations, cooking tasks and featuring some very special guests. Audiences can expect to be dazzled as James rustles up mouth-watering dishes with complimentary courses of fun and laughter in this exclusive gastronomic experience.

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OCEAN BRINGING MARINE DREAMS TO LIFE

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Test Match Special Live 05/01/2022 16:19 Monday 18 April

Steve Backshall will be bringing the sea to the stage with his new stage show ‘Ocean’, promising to make a splash with audiences across the UK. This is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet, and a great way to learn more about our seas.

6pm performance added due to sell-out demand.

£22-£29

| 7.30pm

Spend an evening with Test Match Special and Ashes stars Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew as they take you inside the famous TMS commentary box and share memories from their remarkable playing careers.

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Harris and Baker: Back Stage Pass

An Evening with Harry Redknapp

Tuesday 26 April | 7.30pm

Thursday 28 April | 7.30pm

£35

£38-£88

Bob Harris and Danny Baker, two of the nation’s best broadcasters, have unparalleled experience of witnessing the great names of modern music up close. Make no mistake – rock and soul music really did have a golden age and here’s two storytellers who were there all along the way.

Graeme Hall: The Dogfather Live Thursday 28 April | 7.30pm

The hugely popular and accomplished Graeme Hall is bringing his wisdom, charm, and puppy prowess to Ipswich. For the first time ever, dog and puppy owners up and down the country will have the chance to seek advice from ‘Britain’s best dog trainer’ (The Telegraph) for all their canine concerns.

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Join us for a night with the King of The Jungle Harry Redknapp. After showing off his funny side and powerful storytelling skills in ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!’, Harry is going on tour with tales from his life as a football player, coach and manager.

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An Evening with Sir Ian Botham

Race Chaser Live: ft.

Alaska 5000 and William

Tuesday 24 May | 8pm

Monday 11 July | 8pm

£32.50

From £22.50

English Cricket legend Graham Gooch will take a nostalgic look back on former English cricketer Sir Ian Botham OBE’s illustrious career with numerous anecdotes along with ‘Beefy’s’ opinions on the current state of English Cricket and the game in general.

Race Chaser Live with Alaska and William brings the hit drag podcast to the stage, live and in person. Pull off those headphones and grab a ticket. It’s way more than just a podcast recording, there are drag queens involved, so you know it’s going to be extra!

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‘PREPARE TO BE WOWED. THIS IS NOT A SHOW IT’S AN EXPERIENCE...

GO AHEAD AND BOOK!’ ONE PLYMOUTH

‘BE BRAINWASHED INTO JOY BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST MAGICIANS’ NEW YORK TIMES

Tuesday 27 September – Saturday 1 October 2022 Tue – Sat | 7.30pm Sat | 2.30pm

Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show!

Tickets From £35

The content of the show remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat!

*All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Suitable for 12+

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Strictly Ballroom Monday 9 – Saturday 14 January 2023 Mon - Sat | 7.30pm Wed & Sat | 2.30pm Thursday 12 January 2023 at 7.30pm is British Sign Language interpreted Tickets from £15*

Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, is heading out to tour the UK and Ireland starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton!

*All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances.

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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HHHHH THE SUNDAY TIMES

PHIL McINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

THE SMASH HIT WEST END MUSICAL RODDY DOYLE’S DIRECTED BY

CAROLINE JAY RANGER

OVER 20 SOUL CLASSICS LIVE ON STAGE! MUSTANG SALLY H IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR H I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE PAPA WAS A ROLLIN’ STONE H TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS H UPTIGHT H KNOCK ON WOOD YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON H (I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION H RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH AND MANY MORE!

Monday 27 February – Saturday 4 March 2023 Mon – Sat | 7.30pm Wed & Sat | 2.30pm

Thursday 2 March 2023 at 7.30pm is British Sign Language interpreted

Tickets from £15*

*All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic, this musical sensation is a feel-good celebration of soul. Two friends dream of forming a band but struggle to make it out of their local neighbourhood in Ireland, inspired by the great bands of the 60’s, they embark on their goal to bring soul to the ears of Dublin!

With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage, you’re guaranteed a fabulously-fun night out!

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THE BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION DIRECT FROM LONDON!

Monday 17 – Saturday 22 April 2023 Mon – Sat | 7.30pm Wed | 2.30pm Sat | 2.30pm Tickets from £15*

*All prices subject to availability and may only be available on certain performances. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Brace yourselves Sisters! The Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act is coming to Ipswich!

This sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.

This joyous and hilarious musical is one nostalgia-filled trip you’ll never forget.

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Age restrictions

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Corn Exchange King Street Ipswich IP1 1DH

Cameras and phones

Please remain seated

Regent Theatre St Helen’s Street Ipswich IP4 1HE

How to book

Online 24/7 ipswichtheatres.co.uk Box office

Our box office is open one hour before every show for ticket collections and to book for future performances in person.

Unless stated, under 14s must be accompanied by a fully paying adult (18+).

The use of any recording device is not allowed inside the auditorium during a show.

Latecomers

We’ll do our best to seat you at an appropriate time in the performance.

This may be during the interval.

Some shows use strobelighting or smoke effects. Details are posted in the foyer.

For your safety, and to comply with our Entertainment Licence, please remain seated during your performance.

Food and drink

Our bars are open one hour before a performance. Card and contactless payments encouraged.

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Our Refund Promise In this time of uncertainty, we know that booking for a future show may not be something you are considering. Here’s our promise to you: if a show is cancelled or postponed, ticket holders can move to the new date (where available) or have a full refund (including booking fees) to a credit voucher or card.

Read more online: ipswichtheatres.co.uk/our-promise

Keeping you safe: COVID-19 • We are strongly encouraging and expect all visitors to wear a face covering (unless exempt).

•E nhanced cleaning in all public areas.

•C ontactless payments at all our bars.

•P lease use e-tickets where possible.

•N HS Test & Trace QR codes are available to scan on arrival.

•H and sanitising stations located across our venues.

•W e have made improvements to our air ventilation system.

Please bring a jumper as it may be slightly colder than usual.

Accessibility • Both venues have wheelchair access, accessible toilets and induction loops.

• A complimentary carer/companion ticket is available where necessary for your visit.

• To view our upcoming British Sign Language Interpreted performances, visit our What’s On page and filter by ‘performance type’.

• Blue Badge holders should visit www.ipswich.gov.uk/carparks for the nearest spaces to the venues.

• To book accessible tickets please call 01473 433100 (Mon-Fri 08:30- 17:00) For more information, please visit ipswichtheatres.co.uk/your-visit/access-information

Help Centre You’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions in our online help centre. There are over 100 articles covering topics including: • E-tickets • Booking & orders • Accessibility • Show information • Gift Vouchers • Venue information • COVID-19 View our help centre online at help.ipswichtheatres.co.uk

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