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n Robin Hood
Classic slapstick fun musical This February half-term, the National award-winning CTC return to the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge with everyone’s favourite fun gangster musical BUGSY MALONE! complete with custard pies and splurge guns! Bugsy Malone is a master class in musical comedy. Set in New York City, two gangs square off in a 1920s rivalry of Caponeian standards.
Pic: Charmian S Berry
Whilst you may think panto season is well and truly over, the award winning Company of Four Musical Theatre Society are busy rehearsing and putting the final touches to their traditional family pantomime. It is taking place at The Riverside Theatre in Woodbridge, during February half term from 15th until 22nd. With a 12 show run there is still time to grab those tickets - but don’t leave it too late as their Panto always sells out, especially the matinees! This year the well renowned company present their latest version of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Woods, an amalgamation of two traditional Pantomimes. It’s a tale of two young children sent away to be looked after by Nurse Nellie who works for the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. When the Sheriff, who is obsessed with money and power, finds out the babes are rich he hatches a plan to capture them and steal their money a all whilst trying to wed the beautiful Maid Marian! Sadly, the Sheriff had not bargained for the stupidity of his guards, Ruff and Redy, or the heroic Robin Hood and his Merrie Mob of outlaws getting in the way of his plans. Olivia, a wise owl, will keep you up to date with the story throughout the show. This pantomime promises to be a fast paced, comical and colourful adventure not to be missed! Robin Hood and Babes in the Woods opens on Saturday 15th February and runs every day (apart from Monday 17th) to the 22nd. Performance times are 2pm and 6pm on weekends and 2.30pm and 7.30pm weekdays (no matinee Tuesday or Thursday) Tickets are available by calling the Box Office on 01394 382174. Robin Hood and Babes in the Woods has something for everyone, music, laughter, fun and happiness - a fabulous treat for this coming February half term holiday.
Dandy Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the "splurge" gun - a weapon that shoots whipped cream! Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble. Bugsy, a onetime boxer, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight when he becomes the last chance that Fat Sam's gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love and aspiring singer, Blousey Brown, but will he be able to resist seductive songstress Tallulah and stay out of trouble while helping Fat Sam defend his business? The CTC was founded by Bridie Horne in 2009 and began its journey by offering summer workshops in a local school hall. Now offering fulltime provision (CTC Foundation); a part-time training platform (CTC Academy); an in-house Agency (CTC Management); and award-winning full-scale productions (CTC Events), the CTC has earned its reputation as one of the finest training centres in the East of England. The CTC now have their own studios based in Needham Market providing a modern, vibrant and professional training hub fully equipped for the specific needs of the Performing Arts. With sprung flooring, Sonos surround sound, costume and props store, a scenic workshop, floor to ceiling mirrors and windows, the space is uniquely fresh and inviting. • Bugsy Malone will be at the Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge on the 21st and 22nd February 2020. To book tickets visit the Box Office at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk or telephone 01473 295900.
n Stowmarket Chorale The choir is looking forward to a Singing Day on the 8th February at Woolpit Village Hall. The chosen music is the iconic and uplifting Verdi’s Requiem. A Singing Day is the perfect opportunity for anyone of any age to join in with people who already know the work and others who have never sung it (but always wanted to!). The Music Director Tom Appleton will lead the day, and it promises to be great fun. Rehearsals are well underway for the Spring Concert, the beautiful Faure’s Requiem. This will be performed on Saturday 21st March in the United Reformed Church in the centre of Stowmarket. Choir members rehearse every Wednesday evening at Combs Ford Primary School. Non members are always welcome. Contact secretary@stowmarketchorale.org.uk for further information.
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra
Sunday 1st March 2020 at 2:30pm Tickets £7-£10 (inc £1 booking fee) Regent Box Office 01473 433100 www.ipswichcornexchange.com www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org
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