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Is Ipswich the most cultured town in Britain? Pamela Mardle investigates the art and culture on our doorstep...
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wenty years ago, Ipswich was an unexceptional, unappreciated quarter of an otherwise thriving but perhaps undistinguished county. Years of neglect left the docklands resembling a ghost town, haunted by failed factories and scavenging seagulls and the town centre seemed to lull along with nothing much to show in the way of culture. But today, the town is unrecognisable as this downtrodden underdog and is instead home to one of Britain’s most progressive arts scenes, and has inspired a celebration of our culture throughout the local community. When Jerwood DanceHouse emerged on the Waterfront,
new home to the ambitious DanceEast, it seemed to reignite Ipswich’s passion for the arts across all disciplines. “DanceEast is one of the UK’s top dance venues and has turned the spotlight on the east of England, attracting the gaze of the world’s dance community,” says Caroline Miller, director of Dance UK. “It’s Rural Retreats programme has brought together renowned ballet companies from around the world and even Prince Charles has visited!” The Palace of Westminster has hosted receptions celebrating DanceEast’s Rural Retreat for senior artistic directors, and, as the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Hunt visited DanceEast
when he was to film the venue as an example of one of the best cultural institutions in the country.
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Rough Cut Affiliate choreographer of The Royal Ballet Alexander Whitley presents a work in progress, combining dance and cutting-edge digital technology in collaboration with visual artists Marshmallow Laser Feast. Tickets £7 www.danceeast.co.uk 01473 295230
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Britten Dances A centenary celebration through dance of one of Suffolk’s greatest gifts to the world, the composer Benjamin Britten, is taking place at the 2013 Aldeburgh Festival that he founded and brings together two of the world’s great dance companies: The Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet Flanders. Tickets: 38/£30/£24/£17 Under 27s half price 01728 687110
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The DanceEast Centre for Advance Training students work exceptionally hard throughout the year. This performance gives them the opportunity to show off their talents to friends, family and the public in new work by some of the best national and international choreographers. Tickets £7/£5
High Voltage The annual celebration of dance from across the East of England promises to be an exhilarating showcase of talent. Each performance brings together a selection of DanceEast’s best youth and adult community performance groups, together with guest groups from around the region. Tickets £7/£5
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Jazz Night with Joanna Eden 7.30pm (£5 includes free drink/£3 under 18s) Friday 21 June
GrapevineLive IpArt opening party with Phil Jackson 7.30pm (£5 includes free drink/£3 under 18s)
Snape Farmers’ Market Enjoy one of Suffolk’s finest food markets, a wonderful array of fresh produce and delicious artisan products all under one roof. First Saturday of each month from 9.30am.
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