Charlie Hooper-Williams is a pianist and composer who is pushing the boundaries of classical music with the help of modern technology. At Thorington Theatre, Charlie will deliver a performance that goes beyond just musicit's an immersive experience where sound and visuals come together in a unique way. Known for his creative approach, Charlie uses Otto, a custom-built algorithmic machine, to turn his music into stunning real-time visual displays. Otto doesnt just follow the music; it brings it to life, letting the audience see the music as they hear it. This blend of sound and visuals makes each performance feel like a living work of art. Inspired by artists like Nils Frahm and Max Cooper, Charlies shows are designed to appeal to both music fans and tech enthusiasts. His performances combine emotional depth with technical brilliance, making them a perfect fit for the curious minds of Suffolk. Dont miss the chance to experience classical music in a whole new waywhere technology and creativity meet to create something truly special.

Singers and Gilbert & Sullivan Fans - join our chorus for our Pirates of Penzance performance at the amazing open-air venue,Thorington Theatre [https://www.thoringtontheatre.co.uk/]near Southwold in Suffolk. Our production of Pirates is a lively, fun show and there are lots of exciting chorus numbers to enjoy. If you're interested we'd love to invite you to join us for rehearsals and the performance on the 31st May. If you sign up using the 'book now' link, we'll be able to email or post you the updated score. There is a cost involved and when you get to the 'book now' stage of this process you will have the option of either paying 18 or 12, dependent on whether you need a hard copy of the score to borrow. If you would like to book your place please bear with us as we need to gather some information about you and be in the best place to organise things, there's a few questions we will ask you on the next page. If you have any questions for us you can email: [email protected] Rehearsals: There will be three rehearsals in Suffolk, venue to be advised, but we are considering Saxmundham area. The dates are: Thursday 8 May Thu 15 May Fri 30 May All 7.30 - 9.45pm. There will also be a 'top and tail' on the afternoon of the performance, on stage, with the main cast, on Saturday 31st May. A question you might ask is what happens in wet weather, as with most outdoor theatre venues, we all have to come prepared and bring wet weather protection, the show must go on! Ideally everyone should be dressed in all black.

Bring along your favourite bear and join us on a fun, exciting adventure to get to the picnic on time! The show incorporates puppets, well-known songs and dancing, together with important educational areas such as numbers, colours and shapes. Aimed at children aged from two to six years old. This much loved children’s show is in its 13th year of touring and we are excited to return to Thorington Theatre with the production. Venues so far include: the Rose Theatre Kingston, The Lyric Hammersmith, The Olympic Park, Brighton Open Air Theatre, Chelsea Theatre, The Colour House Children’s Theatre, Trinity Theatre, and countless National Trust venues.