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Review: Town theatre’s take on Snow White was pantomime perfection

Review: Town theatre’s take on Snow White was pantomime perfection

Review: Town theatre’s take on Snow White was pantomime perfection

27 November 2023

With a Christmas Tree at the door and two dames taking to the stage, it could only be pantomime season at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds


We went to see new show at town centre Christmas Cabin – here’s what happened

We went to see new show at town centre Christmas Cabin – here’s what happened

We went to see new show at town centre Christmas Cabin – here’s what happened

22 November 2023

We went to see an all-new Christmas Cabin festive show in a Suffolk town.


Giving politics a Rosie outlook

Giving politics a Rosie outlook

Giving politics a Rosie outlook

20 November 2023

Political satirist Rosie Holt brings her That’s Parliament! tour to Bury St Edmunds


‘I went into hospital and was in an induced coma for 10 days’: Director makes his comeback

‘I went into hospital and was in an induced coma for 10 days’: Director makes his comeback

‘I went into hospital and was in an induced coma for 10 days’: Director makes his comeback

17 November 2023

Twelve months on from being in a coma, an amateur dramatics theatre director is set to make a comeback with a new set of shows.


Romesh Ranganathan announced as late addition to theatre’s 2024 season

Romesh Ranganathan announced as late addition to theatre’s 2024 season

Romesh Ranganathan announced as late addition to theatre’s 2024 season

15 November 2023

A Suffolk theatre has announced a late edition to its Spring season which will see a comedy powerhouse take to the town stage in January.


Review: West End worthy performances as Sweeney Todd brings a slice of drama to Suffolk theatre

Review: West End worthy performances as Sweeney Todd brings a slice of drama to Suffolk theatre

Review: West End worthy performances as Sweeney Todd brings a slice of drama to Suffolk theatre

09 November 2023

This week actors from Suffolk have brought musical thriller Sweeney Todd to a historic theatre and I was lucky to watch it on opening night.


Review: We went to see the musical Oliver! and this is what we thought

Review: We went to see the musical Oliver! and this is what we thought

Review: We went to see the musical Oliver! and this is what we thought

19 October 2023

Our reviewer was ‘blown away’ by production of classic musical.


Meet the Midnight Nymphs: The burlesque troupe with a residency at a town centre bar

Meet the Midnight Nymphs: The burlesque troupe with a residency at a town centre bar

Meet the Midnight Nymphs: The burlesque troupe with a residency at a town centre bar

16 October 2023

A Suffolk mum says performing with her burlesque dance troupe the Midnight Nymphs has given her the tools to love and accept her body.


Hollywood-based actor comes back to tell tale of town’s world-famous son

Hollywood-based actor comes back to tell tale of town’s world-famous son

Hollywood-based actor comes back to tell tale of town’s world-famous son

12 October 2023

A seasoned actor is returning to a town, three years since his last visit, to tell the story of its most famous resident.


Why was this famous stand-up comedian enjoying a pint in this Suffolk town?

Why was this famous stand-up comedian enjoying a pint in this Suffolk town?

Why was this famous stand-up comedian enjoying a pint in this Suffolk town?

05 October 2023

A well-known Irish stand-up comedian has taken a picture of himself stopping by a Suffolk tap room last night for a quick pint.


Witchfinder play will tell the tale of one of Suffolk’s darkest chapters

Witchfinder play will tell the tale of one of Suffolk’s darkest chapters

Witchfinder play will tell the tale of one of Suffolk’s darkest chapters

02 October 2023

A new play about the reign of terror of the Witchfinder General is set to haunt audiences at a Suffolk theatre this Halloween.


Watch ‘The People’s Tenor’ talk about the Royal Albert Hall, Whitney Houston and his South African ostrich

Watch ‘The People’s Tenor’ talk about the Royal Albert Hall, Whitney Houston and his South African ostrich

Watch ‘The People’s Tenor’ talk about the Royal Albert Hall, Whitney Houston and his South African ostrich

30 September 2023

The multi Classical BRIT award-winning tenor takes on questions from some of his biggest fans for this edition of the Six of the Best Podcast.


Silver Swans set to ‘dance for their lives’ at global celebration

Silver Swans set to ‘dance for their lives’ at global celebration

Silver Swans set to ‘dance for their lives’ at global celebration

29 September 2023

A group of talented ballet dancers, all over the age of 55, have been chosen to showcase their work globally.


Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the greatest of them all? Theatre casts acting legend in her first panto role

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the greatest of them all? Theatre casts acting legend in her first panto role

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the greatest of them all? Theatre casts acting legend in her first panto role

11 September 2023

Oscar winner cast in her first pantomime role as she joins festive production of Snow White.


Actors from The Crown set to meet audiences at a Suffolk Theatre next month

Actors from The Crown set to meet audiences at a Suffolk Theatre next month

Actors from The Crown set to meet audiences at a Suffolk Theatre next month

09 September 2023

Two distinguished actors, from both stage and screen, will be returning to a Suffolk theatre this Autumn.


Internationally-renowned opera singer returns to roots as patron of theatre company

Internationally-renowned opera singer returns to roots as patron of theatre company

Internationally-renowned opera singer returns to roots as patron of theatre company

31 August 2023

A Suffolk opera singer who has performed all over the world will become the first patron of a beloved amateur theatre company.


We went to see The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at historic town theatre and this is what we thought

We went to see The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at historic town theatre and this is what we thought

We went to see The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at historic town theatre and this is what we thought

19 August 2023

There’s no place like home, as the Emerald City comes to life on historic stage.


Picture gallery: Open cinema kicks off town’s stage and screen festival

Picture gallery: Open cinema kicks off town’s stage and screen festival

Picture gallery: Open cinema kicks off town’s stage and screen festival

09 August 2023

Despite the weather over the weekend, film lovers took in some movies at a town’s open cinema event – are you in these pictures?


Talented youngsters set to bring Ghost to life as they prepare to stage hit musical

Talented youngsters set to bring Ghost to life as they prepare to stage hit musical

Talented youngsters set to bring Ghost to life as they prepare to stage hit musical

27 July 2023

Musical version of hit movie Ghost will be on stage next week


Countdown begins for town’s stage and screen festival

Countdown begins for town’s stage and screen festival

Countdown begins for town’s stage and screen festival

24 July 2023

Cinematic favourites with dinosaurs and a DeLorean and performances of Austen and Shakespearian classics will be part of a stage and screen festival.


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