Regent Theatre & Corn Exchange Autumn 2017

Regent theatRe & CoRn exChange IPSWICH

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WELCOME TO THE REGENT THEATRE & CORN EXCHANGE

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COMING UP THIS AUTUMN ...

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ACROSS THE POND

TRIANON ACROSS THE POND Corn Exchange | Page 14

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SEPTEMBER

2017 GILBERT O’SULLIVAN Regent theatre | Page 14

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TEXAS Regent theatre | Page 14

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JON RICHARDSON Regent theatre | Page 15

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SISTER ACT Corn Exchange | Page 15

JOEL DOMMETT Regent theatre | Page 15

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OCTOBER

2017 HENNING WEHN Regent theatre | Page 15

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OKTOBERFEST Corn Exchange | Page 16

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60s GOLD Regent theatre | Page 16

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RYAN GOODING Corn Exchange | Page 17

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SEAN KELLY AND STARS OF STORAGE HUNTERS Corn Exchange | Page 16

REAL THING WITH ODYSSEY Regent theatre | Page 17

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THOMAS MCCLARY AND HIS BAND Corn Exchange | Page 16

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PURPLE RAIN Corn Exchange | Page 17

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GREASE Regent theatre | Page 6-7

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KING OF POP Regent theatre | Page 17

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MARC ALMOND Regent theatre | Page 18

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WELCOME TO THE REGENT THEATRE & CORN EXCHANGE

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WOLSEY ORCHESTRA Corn Exchange | Page 18

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JUDY’S VINTAGE FAIR Corn Exchange | Page 18

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SQUEEZE Regent theatre | Page 19

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KILLER QUEEN Regent theatre | Page 19

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SOLID GOLD ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW Regent theatre | Page 20

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GRIFF RHYS JONES Corn Exchange | Page 20

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RIP IT UP Regent theatre | Page 18

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD Regent theatre | Page 19

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JOE BROWN Regent theatre | Page 19

DIWALI Corn Exchange | Page 20

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WRESTLING Corn Exchange | Page 20

JOOLS HOLLAND & ORCHESTRA Regent theatre | Page 21

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NOVEMBER

2017 SKA MANIA 4 Corn Exchange | Page 21

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MILKSHAKE LIVE MAGIC STORY BOOK Regent theatre | Page 21

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OMD Regent theatre | Page 22

HALFWAY TO PARADISE Corn Exchange | Page 22

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Regent theatre | Page 21

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ALISON MOYET Regent theatre | Page 22

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THE SUMMER OF LOVE Regent theatre | Page 22

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WELCOME TO THE REGENT THEATRE & CORN EXCHANGE

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NED BOULTINGS BIKEOLOGY Corn Exchange | Page 23

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JOHN MAYALL Regent theatre | Page 23

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DOMINIC KIRWAN Corn Exchange | Page 24

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A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING Regent theatre | Page 24

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SUFFOLK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Corn Exchange | Page 25 FOLLOWING A SOLD OUT 20-25 WEST END SEASON

ROB BRYDON Regent theatre | Page 25

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COLLABRO Regent theatre | Page 23

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2 TONE TRIBUTE Corn Exchange | Page 24

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DREAMBOYS Regent theatre | Page 25

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MILTON JONES Regent theatre | Page 23

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DR HOOK WITH DENNIS LOCORRIERE Regent theatre | Page 24

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ILLEGAL EAGLES Regent theatre | Page 25

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STARRING

MARTIN KEMP AS LEGENDARY RECORD PRODUCER SAM PHILLIPS

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Regent theatre | Page 8-9

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SUFFOLK FESTIVAL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA Corn Exchange | Page 26

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SABA DOUGLAS HAMILTON Corn Exchange | Page 26

STYLISTICS Corn Exchange | Page 27

ABBA MANIA Corn Exchange | Page 26

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IPSWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Corn Exchange | Page 26

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FAST LOVE Regent theatre | Page 27

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DECEMBER

2017 BANANARAMA Regent theatre | Page 27

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THE KING IS BACK Regent theatre | Page 27

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PRELOVED VINTAGE Corn Exchange | Page 28

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RUSSELL BRAND Regent theatre | Page 28

MONEY FOR NOTHING Corn Exchange | Page 28

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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Corn Exchange | Page 28

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CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS Regent theatre | Page 29

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A NIGHT AT THE DARTS Corn Exchange | Page 29

THE CORY BAND Corn Exchange | Page 29

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JACK & THE BEANSTALK PANTOMIME Regent theatre | Page 10-11

CONCESSION TICKETS

POSTAGE

available where stated for those under 16 years or over 60 years.

We can post tickets for an additional fee of £1.20. tickets purchased less than seven days prior to a performance will be held at the box office for collection.

STUDENT STANDBY available where stated two hours before the show. Please bring ID.

LOST TICKETS BOOKING FEES all prices listed in this brochure are inclusive of booking fees where applicable.

If tickets have not been received, or have been lost or mislaid, duplicates can be issued at the show by the venue box office.

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THE ORIGINAL WEST END MUSICAL IS BACK

IT’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT! www.greasethemusical.co.uk

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO’ SKY NEWS

‘A FEEL-GOOD, PICK-ME-UP MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Photography by Paul Coltas

“THE No 1 GREATEST MUSICAL!” 100 greatest Musicals, Channel 4 Don’t miss Grease, the No 1 greatest musical, as the original, electrifying West End production lights up the Ipswich Regent for just one week only!

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re the one that I Want, grease Is the Word, Summer nights, hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy, greased Lightnin’ and many more. So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘a-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-wop-bam-boom!’

Monday 2 to Saturday 7 October REgEnt tHEatRE

monday-thursday 7.30pm Friday 5.30pm & 8.30pm Saturday 5pm & 8.30pm

£14.50-£41.50 Discount for groups, families and students

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FOLLOWING A SOLD OUT WEST END SEASON

STARRING

MARTIN KEMP AS LEGENDARY RECORD PRODUCER SAM PHILLIPS

Don’t miss your chance to discover the true story of one unforgettable night that made rock’n’roll history!

THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE

ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY

‘A feel good musical with a soundtrack to die for’

‘The show that left me all shook up!’

THE INDEPENDENT

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Million Dollar Quartet is set to rock Ipswich starring BBC tV’s Let It Shine judge and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp.

Following its success in the West end, Las Vegas and on Broadway, this worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. on December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer Sam Phillips (Martin Kemp), for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

Million Dollar Quartet, written by Colin escott and Floyd Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, that’s all Right, Sixteen tons, great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ goin’ on, Who Do You Love? and many more.

Monday 20 to Saturday 25 November REgEnt tHEatRE £16.50-£39.50 Discounts available monday to thursday on top three prices (not boxes)

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monday-Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm Please note Martin Kemp is not performing at the Friday 7.30pm show

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This Christmas climb up the Beanstalk and join us for a GIANT of a family pantomime!

Welcome to the world of fairytales, where our poor hero Jack and his dotty mum Dame trott are tricked into selling their beloved cow Daisy for a useless bag of beans. Laugh at silly Simple Simon, boo and hiss the wicked Fleshcreep and cheer on our hero Jack as he tries to rescue his sweetheart Jill from the nasty giant‘s castle in the clouds.

Starring Britain’s got talent winner George Sampson as Jack and Roxanne Pallett (Emmerdale, Dancing On Ice) as Jill, Jack and the Beanstalk is packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of Saturday 16 Dec to Tuesday 2 Jan laughter for all the family. Come and join in REgEnt tHEatRE the fun this Christmas as enchanted entertainment proudly present Suffolk’s £14-£27 Discounts at certain shows for groups, BIggeSt pantomime. schools, families and over 60s

Fee Fi Fo Fum… It’s panto fun for everyone!

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★★★★

‘THE PRODUCTION IS A DELIGHT AS SILLY YET SMART A CATCH-ALL FOR A SWELL BUNCH OF SONGS AS YOU COULD WISH FOR.’ THE TIMES

★★★★★

‘IRRESISTIBLE, IRREPRESSIBLE, INVENTIVE , BURSTS WITH A CRAZY, LOVABLE SPIRIT.’ MARK SHENTON, THE STAGE

High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, this acclaimed Watermill theatre production is the ultimate feel-good musical. Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers stars with Charlotte Wakefield (Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as ‘Polly’ in this multi-award winning, romantic comedy, featuring a fabulous score from the gershwin brothers’ songbook.

It charts the troubled love story of Bobby, son of a wealthy new York banking family and frustrated Broadway hoofer, and Polly, daughter of the proprietor of a failing theatre in Deadrock, nevada. Sent to close the theatre down, Bobby falls for Polly and, in the guise of a Hungarian impresario, decides to save the theatre by putting on a show. mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I got Rhythm, they Can’t take that away From me, nice Work If You Can get It and Embraceable You all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals.

Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 February 2018 REgEnt tHEatRE

tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday, thursday and Saturday 2.30pm

£20-£47 Discounts for groups, families, students and schools

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GILBERT O’SULLIVAN Sunday 10 September 7.30pm REgEnt tHEatRE £32

gilbert o'Sullivan made his first foray into the music business with the release of his debut single Disappear.

It launched o’Sullivan on a career that is still thriving five decades later - seeing him dominate the charts in the 70s and now continuing to enjoy success and acclaim to the present day.

ACROSS THE POND TEXAS Friday 15 September Doors 7pm REgEnt tHEatRE £32, £41, £53 VIP £98.50

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TRIANON their glorious new album ‘Jump on Board’ came out in april, written and produced by texas stalwarts Johnny mcElhone and Sharleen Spiteri. It is nothing short of a pop classic. their new single Let’s Work It out has been play-listed on Radio 2.

Saturday 16 September 7.30pm CoRn ExCHangE £10.50-£13.50 Conc from £9.50, Students /under 16s £6

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Conductor: Emeritus Professor Chris Green OBE In this concert, travel the uK, hop across to the united States for a hoedown starting with Copland’s celebrated fanfare from his Symphony no 3 and end with uS troops in the Pacific during World War ll.

Sponsored by Pensure Financial management Ltd

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JON RICHARDSON

SISTER ACT LIVE CHOIR

Saturday 23 September 8pm

Saturday 23 September 2.30 & 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £22.50

the British Comedy award nominee and star of Live at the apollo and 8 out of 10 Cats.

“A quietly sophisticated comedian who is at turns hilarious and disturbing and under no circumstances should you miss HHHH” The Mirror.

“One of our most individual and interesting stand-ups HHHH” The Times

CoRn ExCHangE £25 stalls (£22 Conc) £23 balcony (£20 Conc)

See the brilliant film Sister act on a huge screen as a live 25-piece gospel choir and band accompany the on-screen nuns and sing the film’s hit songs! Watch the feelgood musical film as the uplifted Voices choir (featured on the Voice and the x Factor) give powerful, goosebump-inducing performances of songs like my god and I Will Follow Him.

JOEL DOMMETT

HENNING WEHN

Thursday 28 September 8pm

Saturday 30 September 8pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £20 Students £17

one of the uK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show. ★★★★★ Time Out “Simply hilarious and highly recommended ★★★★★“ Three Weeks “Dommett’s enthusiasm is infectious and the patter hilarious” Metro

REgEnt tHEatRE £18.50 16+

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Westphalia is not an option Join german comedy ambassador Henning Wehn for an evening of teutonic jolliness at its best. “Very entertaining and very accessible” the Scotsman “Forget about the Euro, Henning hits the Mark” nottingham Post “His accent is not so much German as indescribable” Daily mail

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SEAN KELLY AND THE STARS OF STORAGE HUNTERS

OKTOBERFEST

Sunday 1 October 8pm

Fri 6 & Sat 7 October 7.30pm

CoRn ExCHangE £23

A night of comedy and a charity auction Sean Kelly is the ever-smiling, ever-shouting auctioneer. See the stars of Storage Hunters on stage in the uK together for the first time ever! audiences are encouraged to bring along a cheeky item from home, to be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Help for Heroes.

CoRn ExCHangE £18 VIP £29 18+

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Join us for an evening of Bavarian celebration, Bavarian food and beer accompanied by foot stomping, thigh slapping music with the oompah Band. Why not don a traditional Bavarian outfit lederhosen is encouraged! tickets include speciality food and beer.

VIP tickets include priority seating and table service. a regular bar in service throughout the evening.

60s GOLD

THOMAS MCCLARY AND HIS BAND

Sunday 8 October 7.30pm

Tuesday 10 October 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £38 14+

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this will be gerry and the Pacemakers farewell tour. they are joined by the Searchers, Brian Poole and the tremeloes, (featuring original members Brian Poole, Chip Hawkes and Dave munden), Steve Ellis the original lead vocalist of Love affair and Vanity Fare.

CoRn ExCHangE £32.50 14+

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the genius of funk and cofounder of the Commodores perform the music of the Commodores & Lionel Richie. thomas mcClary wrote or cowrote the majority of the Commodores hits. they are all in this amazing Sound and Vision show delivered with passion and energy that will have you dancing all night Long.

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KING OF POP

RYAN GOODING

Thursday 12 October 7.30pm

Thursday 12 October 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £26 Conc £24

this incredible production stars the world’s leading mJ tribute artist navi who is joined by Jackson’s original lead guitarist Jennifer Batten.

She initially played on the Bad tour - michael was so impressed that she joined him for the next 10 years, playing on his Dangerous and HIStory tours.

CoRn ExCHangE £16.50

Psychic Ryan gooding returns for the third year running after two successful evenings in Ipswich sharing his amazing psychic talent.

Come and see Ryan sharing his gift as he connects the audience to the afterlife. an evening not to be missed whether you believe or not!

REAL THING WITH ODYSSEY

PURPLE RAIN

Friday 13 October 7.30pm

Friday 13 October 8pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £20, £24.50, £28.50

a soulsational evening of nonstop, live dancefloor anthems including use it up, You to me are Everything, Wear it out and going Back to my Roots. odyssey take us back to our roots with native new Yorker, Inside out, If You’re Looking for a Way out, Hang together and Don’t tell me tell Her.

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A Celebration of Prince this show will be a special, oneoff celebration marking 30 years of the seminal Sign o’ the times record - with a selection of tracks from that record rarely performed live by Purple Rain or Prince!

£24.50

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MARC ALMOND

WOLSEY ORCHESTRA

Saturday 14 October 7.30pm

Saturday 14 October 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £23, £26, £33, £43

Orchestral Arrangements of Iconic Torch Songs and 60s Orchestral Pop from marc’s new album Shadows and Reflections. one of Britain’s most gifted, and unique vocal talents, marc almond found fame in the early 80s as one half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell.

Since then he has had a hugely successful solo career selling more than 30 million records worldwide.

CoRn ExCHangE adult £15 Child/Student £3

JUDY’S VINTAGE FAIR

RIP IT UP

Sunday 15 October 11am-4pm

Tuesday 17 October 7.30pm

CoRn ExCHangE £2 under 12 years free

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the uK's best loved vintage fair.

Shop quality vintage, handmade, reworked and retro ... Judy’s handpick the finest vintage traders in the uK to ensure a diverse and affordable shopping experience for all.

You can expect fashion, accessories & collectables from 1940s-1990s.

Be unique, spend less, buy vintage!

REgEnt tHEatRE £22.50-£38 VIP £78

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Conductor: Ben Palmer mussorgsky: night on a Bare mountain Dukas: Sorcerer’s apprentice Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique In the first of our 2017-2018 season of concerts, and with Halloween fast approaching, the Wolsey orchestra present an evening of classical music inspired by magic, witches and other strange goings-on.

Two ‘Strictly’ champions together with one ‘Strictly’ professional!

Join Jay mcguiness, natalie Lowe and Louis Smith as they swing, bop, jitterbug, lindy hop, jive and ballroom through the greatest songs from the greatest decade of music!

Everything from romantic ballads and crooner songs to classic pop hits and rock’n’roll.

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THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

SQUEEZE

Wednesday 18 October Doors 7pm

Thursday 19 October Doors 7pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £33-£102.50

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note-for-note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. they have performed in more than 35 countries, played at David gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright.

REgEnt tHEatRE £36, £51

JOE BROWN

Friday 20 October 7.30pm

Saturday 21 October 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £25.50

REgEnt tHEatRE £30, £32

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Join the Dots Tour With support from cult rhythm & blues act nine Below Zero, Squeeze perform at the Regent theatre as part of an extensive run of uK dates. this follows the success of their north american tour last year and the incredible reception for their latest album Cradle to the grave. the band are currently working on a new album.

KILLER QUEEN Killer Queen’s expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of one of the world’s greatest live bands have rightfully earned them the title of Queen tribute royalty. they thrilled sell-out audiences from the uK to moscow, and in 2016 their first tour of uSa. Fronted by Patrick myers as Freddie mercury.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength.

His Very Best of album achieved a gold Record for 120,000 sales and was on the uK charts for eight weeks.

His 50th anniversary was celebrated with a wonderful sell-out show at the Royal albert Hall.

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DIWALI Saturday 21 October 7pm CoRn ExCHangE £23, u 13 £13 u 5 £6

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SOLID ROCK & ROLL SHOW an enjoyable and entertaining evening to celebrate Diwali (Festival of Lights) for the whole community brought to you by ISIa (the Ipswich & Suffolk Indian association). all tickets include a fantastic three course traditional Indian meal and a welcome drink.

Thursday 26 October 7.30pm REgEnt tHEatRE £31, £33

Celebrate Marty Wilde’s 60th Anniversary in show business.

He joins forces with Eden Kane, mike Berry and the Wildcats, as well as very special guest mark Wynter. the late 50s and early 60s were without doubt some of the most exciting and important years in the history of music.

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GRIFF RHYS JONES WHERE WAS I?

WRESTLING

Thursday 26 October 7.30pm

Friday 27 October 7.30pm

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Preview Show. the star of not the nine o’clock news, Smith & Jones and three men in a Boat is airing stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies - from 40 years of travelling - down rivers and up mountains, into africa, out of India and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen. 90 minutes of comedy exploration.

CoRn ExCHangE £15, £10, Family £45

the main event is the special return challenge match for the Superslam Heavyweight championship title, currently held

by Harlem Bravado. great Britain’s ambassador is all out to win the bout and keep the title in the uK.

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JOOLS HOLLAND’S RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA

SKA MANIA 4

Saturday 28 October 7.30pm

Saturday 28 October 7pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £33 & £43.50

Featuring grammy award winner José Feliciano - one of the world’s most respected musicians.

Having worked with John Lennon and Joni mitchell his catalogue of international hits include the Doors, Light my Fire and the Bee gees, and the Sun Will Shine along with much-loved Christmas classic Feliz navidad.

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Presenting - new town Kings, Yt, the Estimators (London town), Double Barrel (local Ipswich hero’s reforming for the rave).

With interval sounds by missile.

Expect a Halloween special with a heavy monster sound.

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MILKSHAKE LIVE - THE MAGIC STORY BOOK

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Sunday 29 October 12 & 3.30pm

Tuesday 31 October 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE adult £17 Child £15.50 Family £60

a special and magical show for children.

Starring milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip ahoy, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, milkshake’s very own milkshake presenters.

REgEnt tHEatRE £18.50-£32.50

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Borodin Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances.

Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, finale; mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov: night on the Bare mountain, Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol.

Khachaturian: Spartacus Suite no 2: adagio, tchaikovsky: 1812 overture

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OMD - PUNISHMENT OF LUXURY TOUR

HALFWAY TO PARADISE

Thursday 2 November Doors 7pm

Thursday 2 November 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £38.50

the Punishment of Luxury is the new album by orchestral manoueuvres in the Dark, the pioneering synth-pop group founded almost 40 years ago by two teenage Kraftwerk fans - whose early albums architecture and morality (1981) and Dazzle Ships (1983) would shape the dominant sound of that decade.

CoRn ExCHangE £23 Conc £22

Billy and his original Fury’s tornados play together again (thanks to new technology) during this electric and emotional 20th anniversary tour. 29 hits including Last night was made for Love, Wonderous Place, Jealousy, Halfway to Paradise and more.

With the sensational Colin gold as Fury ... introduced on screen by Lisa Voice (Billy’s partner)

ALISON MOYET

THE SUMMER OF LOVE

Saturday 4 November Doors 7pm

Sunday 5 November 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £28-50-£53

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The Other Tour alison moyet is an English singersongwriter, best known as being a member of Yazoo and for her solo career. She has sold more than 23 million albums in the uK alone. this november, you can enjoy tracks from her brand new album other at the Regent theatre.

REgEnt tHEatRE £22-£24

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a nostalgic musical journey to the incredible summer of 1967 - an explosion of flowers, psychedelia, freedom, peace and love and, of course, timeless music. With original 1960s film footage, it features a live band performing California Dreaming, turn, turn, turn, San Francisco, Somebody to Love, Happy together, Brown Eyed girl’, and 40 more classics.

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NED BOULTINGS BIKEOLOGY

JOHN MAYALL

Monday 6 November 7.30pm

Tuesday 7 November 7.30pm

CoRn ExCHangE £22 14+

Journalist, television presenter and best-selling author ned Boulting is back. What drives the cyclist (apart from a sturdy, well-oiled chain) to such ecstasies of endurance?

What curious, deep-rooted passions are aroused by the sight of a simple pair of padded shorts? and what on earth is a derailleur?

REgEnt tHEatRE £33.50-£35.50

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And the Buddy Whittington Band. John mayall is a pioneer of blues music - the godfather of British Blues. His band, the Bluesbreakers, launched the careers of legends Eric Clapton, mick Fleetwood, John mcVie, Peter green and mick taylor. now, 64 albums later, John’s captivating and authentic sound is still as vital today is it ever was.

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COLLABRO - THE HOME TOUR

MILTON JONES - IS OUT THERE

Thursday 9 November Doors 7pm

Friday 10 November 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £23-£102.50

the world’s most successful modern musical theatre group. they met in 2014 and drew a standing ovation at their first ever public performance of Stars in their first audition for Britain’s got talent. Having won their semifinal heat with more than 63% of the votes, they then won the overall competition with one of the biggest votes ever.

REgEnt tHEatRE £28.50

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no, really out there and this time he hasn't just forgotten his keys.

He's holding up the mirror of truth to society and he can see right through it, which means it’s probably just a window.

In his brand new show he'll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media.

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DOMINIC KIRWAN

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING

Friday 10 November 7.30pm

Saturday 11 November 7.30pm

CoRn ExCHangE £24

Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest entertainers, Dominic hits the road again with a brand new show. accompanying Dominic will be Lisa Stanley, one of Ireland’s top female vocalists and star of Keep It Country - the Lisa Stanley Show. Dominic and Lisa bring their own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of their homeland.

REgEnt tHEatRE £25

The Ultimate Tribute Show Re-live the cult classic and celebrate the music of one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time.

Hear all your favourite songs She’s Like the Wind, Big girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Hungry Eyes and of course the oscar Winning (I’ve Had) the time of my Life.

2-TONE TRIBUTE TOUR

DR HOOK WITH DENNIS LOCORRIERE

Saturday 11 November 7.30pm

Sunday 12 November 7.30pm

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three and a half hours of 2-tone and ska music - ghost town, Special Brew, Lip up Fatty, House of Fun, Can Can, It must Be Love, message to You Rudy, one Step Beyond and too much too Young.

So dust down your pork pie hats, and put on your Fred Perry, your Harrington, your Dms or your loafers.

REgEnt tHEatRE £32-£38

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the timeless tour has been extended into 2017 due to overwhelming public demand.

From the very beginnings of Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere was the unmistakable voice of the band’s biggest hits and best-loved songs.

Receiving more than 70 Platinum and gold discs, Dr Hook have reached legendary status.

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THE SUFFOLK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

ROB BRYDON

Sunday 12 November 4pm

Wednesday 15 November 8pm

CoRn ExCHangE £17-£34

Copland: Fanfare for the Common man Vaughan Williams: the Wasps overture Elgar: Cello Concerto Barber: adagio for Strings Beethoven: Symphony no. 7 Conductor: Leslie Olive Cello: michael Petrov

REgEnt tHEatRE £28

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Rob Brydon’s first stand-up shows since a 2009 sell-out tour/West End run. Known for tV’s gavin & Stacey, Would I Lie to You? and the trip, and films the Huntsman: Winter’s War, and Lock, Stock & two Smoking Barrels. He starred opposite Sir Kenneth Branagh in the Painkiller, and theatre credits include Future Conditional and a Chorus of Disapproval.

DREAMBOYS

ILLEGAL EAGLES

Friday 17 November 8pm

Saturday 18 November 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £17.50-£27.50

Without doubt the uK’s top male strip show, perfect for a girl’s night out with all your friends. they have made special guest appearances on the x Factor, Britain's got talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, this morning, the alan titchmarsh Show and the only Way is Essex.

REgEnt tHEatRE £25 Conc £23

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often acclaimed as the world’s official no 1 Eagles tribute, the Illegal Eagles return to the stage in 2017 for their special 20th anniversary tour.

Join us for all the classic Eagles hits including Hotel California, take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane and many more! “Amazing Musicianship & Vocals” - nmE

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SABA DOUGLAS HAMILTON

ABBA MANIA

Tuesday 21 November 7.30pm

Friday 24 November 7.30pm

CoRn ExCHangE £15.50-£17.50

Join Saba Douglas-Hamilton, the highly acclaimed elephant conservationist and wildlife tV presenter of this Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries. this will be an evening of exciting animal stories and intimate behind the scenes tales of life in Kenya with Saba’s young family.

CoRn ExCHangE £23.50 (£21.50 Conc)

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aBBa manIa is now accepted as the world’s no 1 touring aBBa production. this special concert presentation celebrates the music and revives special memories of when aBBa ruled the airwaves.

Join in and enjoy all your favourites including mamma mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner takes It all, Supertrouper and many more.

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IPSWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

SUFFOLK FESTIVAL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA

Saturday 25 November 7.30pm

Sunday 26 November 3pm

CoRn ExCHangE £12-£15-50 under 18s + Ft

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Cello: Sheku Kanneh-Mason Conductor: Adam Gatehouse this sensational young cellist won BBC Young musician of the Year 2016 with a highly persuasive and mature performance of this inspiring concerto.

Shostakovich: Cello Concerto no.1 Rachmaninov: Symphony no 2 mussorgsky: Prelude to Khovanshchina

CoRn ExCHangE £10-£16

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a programme of Puccini, Faure and Vaughan Williams.

Enjoy Puccini’s wonderful operatic arias and choruses, Faure’s sublime melodies and the thrilling elegiac setting of Five mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams. a full chorus accompanied by a symphony orchestra with magnificent London soloists.

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STYLISTICS

FAST LOVE - TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL

Wednesday 29 November 7.30pm

Thursday 30 November 7.30pm

CoRn ExCHangE £38.50

the Philadelphia group recorded a remarkable 10 straight top 10 hits during the early 70s including the grammy nominated hit You make me Feel Brand new, Can’t give You anything (But my Love), You are Everything, I’m So In Love With You, Let’s Put It all together, Break up to make up and many more.

REgEnt tHEatRE £27.50

an all-new production for 2017. a tribute to george michael. the show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems from Wham! classics of the ‘new pop’ revival to the chart topping success of the 80s album Faith.

Hear all the awesome tunes of the 90s and 00s including the irresistible Flawless.

BANANARAMA

THE KING IS BACK - ELVIS SHOW

Friday 1 December 7.30pm

Saturday 2 December 7.30pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £43-£73.50

Bananarama are back!

Siobhan Fahey rejoins Sarah Dallin and Keren Woodward for a one-time-only tour. the girl group that defined the 80s are back to their original, record-breaking line up for a tour around the uK. this will be the only time they tour in the original line up.

REgEnt tHEatRE £27.50-£35.50

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Ben Portsmouth - The World’s No 1 Elvis Tribute Artist a multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter Ben had Elvis's Dna in his blood from an early age. Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs, having honed his musical talent he started his journey as an Elvis tribute artist in 2005 when he formed the taking Care of Elvis band.

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MONEY FOR NOTHING

PRELOVED VINTAGE KILO SALE

Saturday 2 December 7.30pm

Sunday 3 December 10am-5pm

CoRn ExCHangE £24.50

Undoubtedly the best Dire Straits Tribute Band in Europe money for nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world's premier rock bands. the abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes money for nothing a must see for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. “Make no mistake … they are good ... very good!” - the observer

CoRn ExCHangE £1.50 (no early bird rate)

Brought to you by Preloved Vintage Wholesale. Come straight to the wholesaler for bargain prices.

6 tonnes of retro and vintage clothing at £15 per kilo Stock is replenished throughout the day so our rails will always be fully stocked.

RUSSELL BRAND - RE:BIRTH

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Monday 4 December 8pm

Monday 4 December 2.30pm

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once you've had a baby you’re a parent - immediately you go from madman (cool) to mad dad (not cool). How can you be an edgy, dangerous rebel with a tiny, little daughter? How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we are parents? What happens if she grows up to be like me? or, worse, to date a man like me?

CoRn ExCHangE £15 over 60s £13.50

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Neil Sands Christmas Memories is a spectacular mix of more than 60 of your favourite Christmas songs and carols; 40 stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart taking you back to a time when Christmas was really the most wonderful time of the year.

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CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS JINGLE BELLS TOUR

A NIGHT AT THE DARTS

Thursday 7 December 7.30pm

Friday 8 December 7pm

REgEnt tHEatRE £25.50 Early Bird £3 off (until 30.9.17)

It’s Christmas and the Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new festive show Jingle Blues. a powerhouse two-hour songfest with more than 40 hits performed live on stage for the biggest Christmas party in town.

CoRn ExCHangE £27-£72

World no 1 and World Champion michael van gerwen will compete with World no 3 and fellow major title winner Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright, Suffolk’s biggest darts star, for a thrilling clash. the all-conquering duo will be joined by ‘the Dutch Destroyer’ Vincent van der Voort and fellow top professional Steve West.

NOW BOOKING FOR 2018

THE CORY BAND Saturday 9 December 7.30pm CoRn ExCHangE £16 (£14 Conc) under 16s £8 F

the first band ever to be Quadruple Champions simultaneously holding national, open, European and Brass in Concert titles. Since 2012 Philip Harper has conducted, winning another two European titles (2013/2016), three nationals (2013/2015/2016) four Brass in Concert titles (2012/2013/2015/ 2016) and British open (2016).

21 January

JIM DAVIDSON

27 January

THE BURLESQUE SHOW

4 February

SINGALONGA BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

7-11 February

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA

14 February

ERASURE

15 February

JASON MANFORD

17 February

BRENDAN COLE

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WHERE ARE WE? Regent theatRe St helen’s Street Ipswich IP4 1he CoRn exChange King Street Ipswich IP1 1Dh

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AGE RESTRICTIONS unless stated under 14s to be accompanied by a fully paying adult (18+).

Please turn off mobiles during performances. the public are not STUDENT STANDBY permitted to use any available, where stated, camera or video device two hours before the show. during performances.

Please bring ID.

HOW TO BOOK onLIne www.ipswichregent.com teLePhone 01473 433100 9.30am-5.30pm except Sundays.

In PeRSon • Regent theatre 9.30am-5.30pm except Sundays • tourist Information Centre St Stephen’s Lane, Ipswich 9am-4.30pm except Sundays 30

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SPECIAL EFFECTS ACCESS Both venues have wheelchair access, accessible toilets and induction loops. guide dogs welcome.

Limited wheelchair ticket holders parking at Regent theatre - we cannot guarantee a parking space.

Call the box office or visit our website for details.

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Some shows use strobe lighting or smoke effects.

Details are posted in the foyer.

PLEASE REMAIN SEATED For your safety and to comply with our licence, please remain seated during the performance. @ipswichregent

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Opera & Ballet International proudly presents two Ellen Kent productions with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

The love story that gripped Paris

WINNER: ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’ LIVERPOOL DAILY POST THEATRE AWARDS

‘First-rate singing’ THE STAGE

Starring the international sopranos Alyona Kistenyova* and Maria HeeJung Kim*.

A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.

Both operas sung in Italian with English surtitles *Cast subject to change

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‘Stunning and

emotionally charged’ MORNING STAR, CARDIFF

Introducing the celebrated soprano Maria HeeJung Kim* from the Korean National Opera, Seoul and starring the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*.

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Weds 31 January 2018 7.30pm

Sun 25 March 2018 7.30pm

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IPSWICH TOWN HALL presents

Wizarding Yule Ball 16 ~ December 2017 TH

Magic Commences at 6.45 PM ~ Corporate and bespoke bookings available on request

TICKET INCLUDES:

3 Course Meal provided by The Main Ingredient

*** Entertainment *** Games and Disco *** ÂŁ50 each

Book now: 01473 432374 email: townhall@ipswich.gov.uk

andrew Lloyd Webber’s tony award®-winning masterpiece Sunset Boulevard, starring Ria Jones, who received standing ovations every night when performing the role at the London Coliseum as norma Desmond, comes to the Regent theatre Ipswich for one week only. one of the all-time great musicals, Sunset Boulevard is a compelling story of romance and obsession, based on Billy Wilder’s legendary film, with Don Black and Christopher Hampton's wonderful book and lyrics.

In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded silent-screen goddess, norma Desmond, lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished screen writer, Joe gillis, on the run from debt collectors, stumbles into her reclusive world. Persuaded to work on norma’s ‘masterpiece’, a film script that she believes will put her back in front of the cameras, he is seduced by her and her luxurious lifestyle. Joe becomes entrapped in a claustrophobic world until his love for another woman leads him to try and break free, with dramatic consequences.

With its much-loved score (including Sunset Boulevard, With one Look, the greatest Star of all and the Perfect Year) performed with full orchestra, this “maJEStIC, mESmERIZIng anD tEaSIngLY SEDuCtIVE!” (the Evening Standard) production promises to be a spectacular event.

5 to 10 March 2018

monday-Saturday 7.30pm

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thursday & Saturday 2.30pm

£19.50-£52 Concessionary discounts available top three price bands monday-thursday (not boxes) over 60s discount thursday matinee only

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T H R E E TA L E S O F L O V E A N D T H E GROOVY LITTLE PLACE IT ALL BEGAN

A NEW MUSICAL Book by

WARNER BROWN Featuring the songs of

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD Directed & Choreographed by

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD

3 to 7 April 2018 Regent theatRe £15-£38 tuesday-Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm Concessionary & group discounts and student standby available

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three broken hearts, one Soho hang-out, and the only man who could ever help them…

Welcome to the Preacher Man, the swinging Soho joint where the kids used to dance the night away and dared to dream of love, while the legendary owner, the Preacher Man himself, dispensed advice to cure the loneliest of hearts … until now.

Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Son of a Preacher Man is the sparklingly funny and sweetly touching new musical featuring the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield.

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ON BROADWAY • LOCOMOTION • YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW • UP ON THE ROOF

17 to 21 April 2018 Regent theatRe £18-£48.50 tuesday-Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday, thursday & Saturday 2.30pm Concessionary & group discounts and student standby available

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, the olivier and tony award®-winning West end and Broadway show is coming to Ipswich as part of its first ever UK tour!

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. along the way she wrote the best-selling album, tapestry, and countless classics including (You Make Me Feel Like) a natural Woman, take good Care of My Baby and You’ve got a Friend.

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23 to 28 April 2018 Regent theatRe £18-£45.50 Monday- Saturday 7.30pm thursday & Saturday 2.30pm Concessionary & group discounts, student standby available. 10% early Bird discount until 31.11.17

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Flashdance - The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of alex, a welder by day and flashdancer by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream.

Based on the Paramount Pictures film (screenplay by tom hedley and Joe eszterhas, story by tom hedley) Flashdance is an inspiring musical about the power of holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds.

Prepare to be blown away by an astonishing musical spectacle and phenomenal choreography to this iconic score including the smash hits Maniac, Manhunt, gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the sensational title track Flashdance ... What a Feeling.

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...

...THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER

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‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multiaward winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ Call 01473 433100 or visit ipswichregent.com MAIL ON SUNDAY

MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWA R D S

30 April to 5 May 2018 REgEnt tHEatRE £15-£38 monday-Saturday 7.30pm thursday & Saturday 2.30pm Concessionary & group discounts and student standby available Photos include previous cast

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FOLLOWING A SOLD OUT WEST END SEASON

THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY

STARRING

Let It Shine judge & Spandau Ballet’s

MARTIN KEMP

‘A feel good musical with a soundtrack to die for’ THE INDEPENDENT

MON 20-SAT 25 NOVEMBER milliondollarquartetlive.co.uk