Your guide to activities, exhibitions, craft fairs, theatre, dance, & events in Ipswich

We love to tell you about events that are happening locally, as well as those further afield that might be of interest to you. Posting a community event is free so whether it is a concert, rally, craft fair, fund-raiser, or other type of event we’d love to hear from you.

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And if it is Photography or Art Exhibitions in Ipswich you are interested in, click here for the latest exhibitions in Ipswich and the surrounding area.

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@ New Wolsey Studio
May 30 @ 12:00 – 13:10
12:00
A very personal research project into the Loch Ness monster Presented by Bucket Club Vanessa’s dad was determined: he was going to be the first person to conclusively prove theRead more
May 30 @ 18:30 – 19:30
18:30
A multimedia show attempting to capture the 2015 summer solstice Presented by Breach By Phil Johnson 2015 saw 30 years since the Battle of the Beanfield, a brutal crackdown onRead more
May 30 @ 20:00 – 21:00
20:00
The terror of a future that might be already upon us Presented by Proto-type Theatre From what might be a news desk, an office, a bedroom, a bunker under aRead more
May 30 @ 21:30 – 22:30
21:30
Expect people, or just ideas, in mindless frustration on the edge of some kind of revolt Presented by Barrel Organ “Outside someone is screaming – Just going for it -Read more
This Is Not A Magic Show - Pulse Festival 2016 @ HEG High Street Exhibition Gallery
May 31 @ 18:30 – 19:30
18:30
A performance of and about sleight-of-hand magic Presented By Vincent Gambini Forget everything you know about magic and magicians… Now remember it all again. A performance of and about sleight-of-handRead more
May 31 @ 20:00 – 21:00
20:00
A cabaret piece about what happens when women are given an hour a day to think about being a woman Presented by Sh!t Theatre Women’s Hour – I’M FINE – Women’s Hour. First on Women’s Hour:Read more
Joan - Pulse Festival 2016 @ HEG High Street Exhibition Gallery
Jun 1 @ 18:30 – 19:40
18:30
Presented By Milk, in association with Derby Theatre Written and directed by Lucy J Skilbeck Performed by Drag Idol Champion Lucy Jane Parkinson. Put your drinks down and your handsRead more
Jun 1 @ 20:00 – 21:00
20:00
An era of possibility, polyester and pubic hair Presented by Wardrobe Ensemble It’s 1972. An era of possibility, polyester and pubic hair. Ziggy Stardust is on Top of the Pops,Read more
Jun 1 @ 21:30 – 22:30
21:30
A hilarious honest and brutal show about loneliness, with film. Presented by Annie Siddons 5 years ago in the middle of a shitstorm of life events, artist, single mother andRead more
Fable - Pulse Festival 2016 @ New Wolsey Theatre
Jun 2 @ 18:00 – 19:00
18:00
A show about what we believe in, what we stand for, and what we can change Presented By The Flanagan Collective In Co-Production With Greenwich Theatre. A woman runs soRead more
Jun 2 @ 20:00 – 21:00
20:00
A show about friendship, being woman and asking for help Presented By Rhiannon Faith A show about friendship, being a woman and asking for help. Quirky and outrageous dance theatre;Read more
Jun 2 @ 21:30 – 22:30
21:30
A collision of fiercely energetic dance and comedy Presented By The Hiccup Project May-We-Go-Round? is a collision of fiercely energetic dance and comedic
theatre. We jangle through the merry-go-round of romance,Read more
Jun 3 @ 17:00 – 17:30
17:00
An insight into the world of the Saturday job Presented By Eastern Angles Love, life, work it all happens in the fitting room. Taking place in a high street shop,Read more
Jun 3 @ 20:00 – 21:00
20:00
A brand new play inspired by the latest developments in the EU referendum debate Presented By Corby Core The Core at Corby Cube has teamed up with rapid-response theatre makersRead more
Jun 3 @ 21:45 – 22:45
21:45
A show that celebrates the inconsistencies and contradictions that make us human Presented By Ursula Martinez Following on from the success of My Stories, Your Emails, Olivier Award-winning performance provocateurRead more
This Is What Men Do - Pulse Festival 2016 @ HEG High Street Exhibition Gallery
Jun 4 @ 12:30 – 13:30
12:30
The influence of men in world history performed by local women Presented By Nigel & Louise After an extensive period of research exploring the influence of men in world historyRead more
Jun 4 @ 14:00 – 15:00
14:00
A humorous, moving and serendipitous journey around a world in miniature. Presented By Victoria Melody When Victoria Melody was competing in beauty pageants for a previous show a hairdresser advisedRead more
Jun 4 @ 16:00 – 17:00
16:00
A work-in-progress exploring the ritual of wedding, which will premier in 2017 Presented By Gecko A work in progress sharing Created by Amit Lahav As the world becomes more connectedRead more
Jun 4 @ 18:00 – 19:00
18:00
Stand-up meets astrophysics in an entertaining and deceptively simple show about huge ideas and what it means to be human Written & Performed by Alexander Kelly Inspired by conversations withRead more
Jun 4 @ 20:00 – 21:30
20:00
Presented By Spy Monkey and Tim Crouch There are 74 onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare - 75 if you count the black ill-favoured fly killed in TitusRead more