MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD Proudly presents NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING 17TH-18TH FEBRUARY 2023 Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i & Mark Mancina Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Ian Weinberger Based on the 2016 Disney lmMoana thectc.co.uk This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk 01473 295900 wolseytheatre.co.uk New Wolsey Theatre Box Office BOOK YOUR TICKETS WITH THE 2 Pantone Spot colours Black & Pantone 285 PERFORMED AT LOCAL SHOWS P5, 8 & 23 FUNDED HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES P12 COMPETITIONS P3 & 21 raring2go.co.uk WINTER 2022/23 IPSWICH, FELIXSTOWE & WOODBRIDGE AGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
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@suffolkarchives l www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/whatson Ipswich, Sat 3 December. 10am - 4pm. Come along to our first festive market and stock up on some Christmas gifts from a range of local independent retailers. Free entry. CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE HOLD JOIN US FOR FESTIVE FAMILY FUN IN IPSWICH, BURY ST EDMUNDS AND LOWESTOFT! Ipswich, Sat 3 December. 10am - 4pm. A selection of fun, festive family crafts. £5 per child. Booking required. LET’S GET CRAFTY: CHRISTMAS Ipswich, Sun 11 December. 1.30pm – 3pm. A free screening of this Christmas classic. Please book in advance to guarantee seats. Grab a deal and avoid queues by booking a cinema snack box when reserving seats. CINEMA CLUB: ELF (FILM RATING: PG) Bury St Edmunds, Sat 17 December. 2pm - 4pm. Join us for some Christmas crafts inspired by our collections. (Suitable for 5 - 11 year-olds). £2 per child. Booking required. LET’S GET CRAFTY: CHRISTMAS Lowestoft, Fri 16 December. 1pm – 3pm. Enjoy an afternoon of Victorian inspired crafts and a mince pie. Free entry. Booking required. CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON Lowestoft, Wed 21 December. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Come and enjoy a selection of festive family crafts. Free entry. Booking required. LET’S GET CRAFTY: CHRISTMAS Ipswich, Sat 3 December. 10am - 4pm. Be sure to visit our pop-up grotto. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children receive a gift suitable for all. Booking required. FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE HOLD Ipswich, Fri 21 October 2022 - Sun 8 January 2023. Founded in 1818, W.S. Cowell were general printers that re-invented themselves as progressive art printers during the late 1930s and 1940s. They worked with leading illustrators and artists including Kathleen Hale, Eric Ravilious, Edward Ardizzone and Pablo Picasso. The exhibition will chart the international importance of W.S. Cowell through a selection of books, prints, original artwork and journals. Free admission to exhibition. Curator tour ticket: £5/£4 concessions. Booking required. PICTURE BOOKS FOR ALL - EXHIBITION AND CURATOR TOURS
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8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON The Deben Players present Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Robin Hood is riding through the Glenn, as he does. He takes on the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham. Will brave Robin foil the evil Sheriff’s dastardly plan to dispose of The Babes, the Sheriff’s innocent niece and nephew, and grab their inheritance for himself? Robin is aided and abetted by his Merry Men, Will Scarlet, Alan-a-Dale, Much the Millers son and the pious Friar Tuck. We will also meet Maid Marion, Robin’s childhood sweetheart and a pair of hopeless comedy thieves, Jack B Nimble and Jack B Quick. There are the Good Spirits of the Wood and the Babes governess, Joan of Bakewell, whose grip on the quarterstaff strikes avid fear into the hearts of men. With many colourful characters singing, dancing and frolicking their way through the green wood of Sherwood Forest. Come and join us, cheer heroic Robin, boo the bumbling thieves and hiss at the evil Sheriff. Enjoy hearty laughter and merriment at this fun-filled traditional family pantomime written and directed by Andy Kimber (Oh yes it is!) Playing at the Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge School from the 23rd December 2022 to the 2nd January 2023. For full dates, performance times and to book tickets go to debenplayers.net
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