The Hijacked Hollies pay tribute to one of the 60s and 70s most iconic British bands, The Hollies. The Hijacked Hollies had their most successful year ever in 2025, performing to literally thousands of people at the Butlins Festival of the 60s, the Southern Motorhome & Campervan show at Newbury Showground, Warner Leisure Hotels, 60s themed weekends for Yesterday Once More & GN Holidays, theatres and clubs including 5 shows in Cyprus. The Hollies had a total of over 30 chart hits, including 19 Top 20 hits, 17 of which were Top 10 and 2 No.1s, making them one of the most successful bands of their time, both in the UK and the US. In addition to their world-wide No.1 hit, 'He Aint Heavy, Hes My Brother', there are so many other songs Just One Look, Bus Stop, 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Carrie Anne' - the list goes on. Their place in music history was recognised in 2010 when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In this show, The Hijacked Hollies pay tribute to the legacy of The Hollies and feature all the classic Hollies favourites, guaranteeing a hit- packed show.

Woman in Mind Woman in Mind is a darkly comic play by Alan Ayckbourn that follows Susan, a woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage whose imagination creates a vivid fantasy family to replace her disappointing real one. As the boundaries between her idealised world and her everyday life begin to blur, Susans grip on reality slips with both hilarious and heartbreaking consequences. Witty, unsettling, and emotionally powerful, the play offers a compelling journey into one womans fractured mind. This is one of Ayckbourn's darkest but most hilarious comedies, a play which set the audience rocking with laughter when it opened at the Vaudeville Theatre in London 40 years ago.

MURDER:STAGED Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out! Serial killer and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather introduces MURDER:STAGED - a true crime talk that takes a deep dive into the embedded lies at crime scenes. The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer you will investigate the six types of stagers: The Planner, The Creator, The Cleaner, The Concealer, The Fabricator and The Inflictor. Featuring forensics, criminology, dark psychology and reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs. An unmissable evening for any true crime fan. "EXCELLENT! Murder: Staged combines the grisly business of murder with some fun along the way!" - Kent Live "A thoroughly enjoyable night out" - Sussex Courier "Fascinating night for a true crime fan, or anyone interested in how the human brain works. A great night at the theatre." - StageSideUK Recommended age: 16+

Bootleg Boss Bootleg Boss are a UK based seven-piece band that perform the classic songs of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Formed in 2012 this accomplished and exciting Live Band feature Kev Jamieson as the vocal-singing, guitar-playing, harmonica-blowing, band-leading, audience-engaging, dance-inducing, singalong-inspiring Boss. If you were born to run down backstreets, across badlands and to go dancing in the dark in a brilliant disguise, Bootleg Boss is the band you need to see.

Following two consecutive sell-out shows in 2023, Classic Rock Revival are once again returning on Friday 20th September for a night of Classic Rock’s greatest hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The band will be returning with a brand new show featuring hits from genre-defining artists such as Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Toto, Lynyrd Skynyrd, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Eagles and many more. Through their impeccable attention to detail, Classic Rock Revival strive to recreate each song as close to the original record as possible, with note-perfect guitar solos and flawless four-part vocal harmonies, all whilst delivering an authentic and engaging high-energy live show that is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing from the first note to the last!

Art film ~ Frida Kahlo

Taylor Swift Tribute - Miss America A captivating and authentic tribute to one of the biggest selling female acts of all time - the incredible Taylor Swift by Carrie Fern One of the UK's premier Taylor Swift Tribute artists Available Solo / with 2 or 4 Dancers Visuals available if you have suitable stage screen Midlands based but available UK and Worldwide Combine with Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Britney, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse or Mixed Pop sets Authentic dance routines and slick choreography. Having worked with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Olly Murs, Adam Lambert and world-renowned vocal coaches, Carrie is widely acknowledged for her incredible natural ability to captivate and leave audiences stunned with her unparalleled vocal and choreographed performances. Carries passion for entertaining started from a young age, entering talent contests at the age of 5 and following the achievement of multiple singing, performing, dancing & choreography qualifications she started her career on some of the top cruise ships before heading into the world of tribute acts. A career highlight was appearing on ITV's Starstruck in 2023 for her Dua Lipa Tribute act to great acclaim from the judges. Carrie has never looked back and as the audiences have grown, the shows have developed, Carrie's passion has followed and she now performs as all of the acts listed below at festivals, holiday parks, night clubs and hotels such is her talent and versatility. "Carrie is one of the most professional and talented singers Ive ever seen perform, she puts her heart and soul into every single show, both on stage and behind the scenes with costume, music and many other surprises that she has in store for her audiences, Book quickly to avoid disappointment as she is in high demand!" "We had Carrie perform for us at our restaurant and wow, what an afternoon! Carrie arrived early to make sure she was set up before guests arrived. Her outfits were incredible and she put her full self into the performance and you can see the hard work paid off. All guests loved the show and were up dancing on the tables" Mamma Mia restaurant. "Fabulous singer - professional and always willing to help the client and provide what's required Totally recommended" KJ - Venue 23 "Amazing tribute!! Have seen her as both Dua Lipa and Britney Spears too and both times she was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Gets the crowd going and has an amazing stage presence!" "Wow what a performer! I've been fortunate enough to see Carrie perform at several weddings including my own and she has been nothing short of amazing every time"

It Comes In Waves ~ Eastern Angles A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline thats crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits. After losing her hubby, ageing Crystal wants to live laugh love but maybe she just needs to chill out. After losing Dad, teenage Jordan just wants to like get grieving over and done with and that... but grief is messy and comes in waves right? Group leader Howard just wants to help everyone else But can he finally help himself and confront his own repressed grief? Written by local writer James McDermott (EastEnders, Rubber Ring, Time & Tide) and drawing on his own experiences of bereavement after losing his father during the pandemic, It Comes In Waves is a big-hearted community-spirited coastal comedy drama that laughs in the face of loss, explores how grief comes in waves and asks how we can help each other to stay afloat when it hits.

Chris Difford is a Grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, successfully turning the mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite, for over 40 years. Chris has co-written some of the most enduring and best-loved songs of our time such as Up The Junction, Cool For Cats and Labelled With Love, Tempted and many others. Expect a show of Squeeze classics plus songs from the Album Chris recorded with Jazz legend Guy Barker. He will be joining the Derek Nash Band. Lead By Derek Nash - Sax (Jools Holland, Sax Appeal, Jack Bruce, Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion, The Wonder of Stevie) Featuring Geoff Gascoyne - Bass (Jamie Cullum, Michel Legrand) George Double - Drums (Dame Shirley Bassey, Jack Jones, Marc Almond, Mica Paris, Paul

WCB Comedy Stand up in Southwold ~ Headliner Mark Watson This line-up is ridiculous. And tickets will go. WCB Comedy returns with a stacked night of stand-up featuring one of the most recognisable comedians in the UK MARK WATSON As seen on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You. A master of brilliantly chaotic storytelling and razor-sharp observations. Joining him is a killer support line-up: Christian Reilly The musical comedy virtuoso seen on Live at the Apollo and known for his explosive guitar-fuelled stand-up. Angelos Epithemiou The cult favourite creation of Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars, Never Mind The Buzzcocks), bringing his gloriously awkward nonsense to the stage. Hosted by top MC Justin Panks, who keeps the night flying. This is a proper big-name comedy club night and these shows regularly sell out. Once theyre gone, theyre gone. Book now.

Southwold Jazz Club ~ JOANNA EDEN QUARTET A return to Southwold Jazz Club for Joanna Eden, but a first for her band as they tour her new album 'The Road to Paysandu'. A prolific singer-songwriter, Eden's enigmatic, heart-warming original compositions will be combined with those of her heroes Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim and Burt Bacharach. Still high from her recent BBC Proms duet with superstar Sam Smith at the Royal Albert Hall, Joanna is celebrating a year of music and togetherness; the spellbinding duet with Smith was soon followed by a wedding to Uruguayan bass player and co- writer Andrs Lafone. Expect heart, soul and groove! The late Dame Cleo Laine described Joanna's voice as 'bloody marvellous', Jamie Cullum calls her Brilliant and Sam Smith cites her as the reason for their career, saying she inspired me to start writing. Bass player Andrs Lafone is one of the pioneers of the UK Latin/Jazz scene. He has over 50 albums to his names and has worked with Airto Moreira, Snowboy, Jon Cleary, Basia, Matt Bianco, Da Lata, Negrocan, Monica Vasconcelos, Mike Lindup and others. Guitarist Guillermo Hill is a regular on the jazz and Brazilian music scenes, appearing with artists such as Ola Onabule, Mica Paris, Tom Jones, John Crawford and Monica Vasconcelos. Drummer George Double has worked with Dame Shirley Bassey, Grammy Award-Winner Jack Jones & curates the programme at Southwold Jazz Club Melody, mystery & bite. MOJO A charm that is impossible to resist Jazz View Video link ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z5sFIMbe7Q

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmunds Hall Wednesday 29th July to Saturday 1st August and Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th August 2026 Described by the author as, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, Wildes genre-crossing masterpiece of Romcom meets Satire has everything. Starting with lightest-touch, highbrow wit, it moves through thwarted romance to true love, by way of mistaken-identity impostor-farce. Chosen as ACTs tribute production to the life and work of our late patron, Jill Freud, it embodies her wise advice, comedies are twice as funny when they have a big heart. Running time approximately 2hrs with interval. Tickets 18 or 24 depending on location. Evenings Wednesday to Saturday 7:30pm and Matinees 4pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. (For further information, disabled access, or group bookings please call 01728 343344.) We look forward to welcoming you. Please allow sufficient time to arrive and park, there may be road closures and diversions. Also at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall Monday 20th to Saturday 25th July 2026.

Show and Tell by Alan Ayckbourn Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmunds Hall Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd August and Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th August. By special arrangement with Sir Alan Ayckbourn, this UK Regional Premier of his 2024 hit is pure, dark-farce gold from UK Theatres National Treasure. In his love-letter to Theatre 90th play, A Chorus of Disapproval-style backstage antics blend with Situation Comedy, French Farce, echoes of Hamlets play-within-a play, and the octogenarian author's fearless examination of old age. All in one room! A joy (The Times). Still pin-sharp (Daily Mail). Running time approximately 2hrs with interval. Tickets 18 or 24 depending on location. Evenings Wednesday to Saturday 7:30pm and Matinees 4pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. (For further information, disabled access, or group bookings please call 01728 343344.) We look forward to welcoming you. Please allow sufficient time to arrive and park, there may be road closures and diversions. (Also at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall - Monday 10th to Saturday 15th August.)

Love from a Stranger by Louise Page Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmunds Hall Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th August 2026 Classic Agatha Christie Adaptation. A nerve-jangling Psychological Thriller, adapted from a short story by the Queen of Crime. In isolated, tension-filled Philomel Cottage, theres something terrible building between whirlwind-romance newlyweds Alix and Gerald. But more than one person has more than one murder on their mind, as the edge-of-seat plot draws to its shocking, switchback climax. Running time approximately 2hrs with interval. Tickets 18 or 24 depending on location. Evenings Wednesday to Saturday 7:30pm and Matinees 4pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. (For further information, disabled access, or group bookings please call 01728 343344.) We look forward to welcoming you. Please allow sufficient time to arrive and park, there may be road closures and diversions. (Also at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall - Monday 27th July to Saturday 1st August and Monday 3rd to Saturday 8th August.)

Tons of Money Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmunds Hall Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th September 2026 A reckless-but-charming, Roaring Twenties couple have lost everything except their country house and thats going next! But wait theres a legacy but how to get it? The first and best of the famous Aldwych Farces. With multiple mistaken identities, a cast of eccentrics, fake deaths and real laughs, its the template for all the English Farces that followed. An unerring theatrical delight surely The British Farce (The Daily Mail) Running time approximately 2hrs with interval. Tickets 18 or 24 depending on location. Evenings Wednesday to Saturday 7:30pm and Matinees 4pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. (For further information, disabled access, or group bookings please call 01728 343344.) Suitable for all. We look forward to welcoming you. Please allow sufficient time to arrive and park, there may be road closures and diversions. (Also at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall - Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd August and Monday 24th to Saturday 29th August.)