Eastlife Winter 2019

Suffolk
Christmas with a collection of songs ancient and modern,
providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be
about more than just commercialism.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
18-Dec Jazz at the Movies: A Swinging Christmas
With a reputation for vivid music, deep repertoire and droll
presentation, ‘Jazz at the Movies and A Swinging Christmas’ is
the perfect way to begin the festivities.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
19-Dec Rave On: A Tribute to Buddy Holly
Marc Robinson from the hit West End show ‘Buddy The
Musical’ will celebrate the music of Buddy Holly in his own
Show, ‘Rave On’.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
20-Feb Pop Divas
Get ready for the best songs from all your favourite female
stars in one fabulous fun-packed show. Little Mix will cast
some Black Magic and Taylor Swift will Shake It Off as four
enormously talented girls bring you up close and personal with
the greatest female pop performers of today.
Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR
01440 714140. www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
21-Feb Honky Tonk Angels
All the best-loved songs that everyone knows will be performed
in a top quality Nashville fashion and accompanied by
evocative screen projection.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
23-Dec An Albion Christmas 2019
‘An Albion Christmas’ is widely regarded as the premier
seasonal show, which has been touring for nearly 20 years and
attracts sell-out audiences across the UK.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
17-Jan Buble Meets Sinatra: The Showdown
See breathtaking recreations of Michael Buble and his biggest
hits, and Sinatra swinging his most legendary classics, as well
as all the fun and excitement you’d expect from these two idols.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
18-Jan The Chicago Blues Brothers
Featuring songs from ‘Footloose’, ‘A Star is Born’, ‘Dirty
Dancing’, ‘The Greatest Showman’, ‘The Full Monty’ and many
more, not forgetting all the much-loved Blues Brothers classics,
with a ton of surprises and lots of lunacy.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
23-Jan The Story of Guitar Heroes 2020
‘The Story of Guitar Heroes’ is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show
which transports you through time: from the 1950’s with artistes
such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin and gifted legends
such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through
to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the
electrifying Steve Vai, to name but a few!
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
25-Jan Pure Bassey – Shirley Bassey Tribute
‘Pure Bassey’ is a smash hit theatre production that is widely
accepted as the foremost tribute show in the world to Dame
Shirley Bassey.
The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH
01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk
30-Jan Into The Groove
Recreating highlights from her breathtaking live tours, this
show pays tribute to the classic songs, spectacular costumes
and iconic dance routines that have earned Madonna the title
‘Queen of Pop’.
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk
31-Jan The Billy Fury Experience
Local musician Alan Wilcox brings the music and the legend
of Billy Fury to life in his popular show. Enjoy all the tracks you
remember and a few you may not!
The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH
01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk
Honky Tonk Angels
22-Feb The Rags to Rhinestones Story – Dolly Parton
Tribute
‘The Rags to Rhinestones Story’ is a smash hit tribute concert
production that continues to sell out theatres across the UK.
The show is widely accepted as the foremost tribute show to
Dolly Parton, and is performed by the award-winning Miss Julia
Martin, the UK’s No1 Dolly Parton impersonator.
The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH
01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk
22-Feb And Finally…Phil Collins
And Finally…Phil Collins are credited as being the UK’s Top Phil
Collins Tribute, fronted by singer Chris O’Connell who brings
to the stage the charisma and characteristics of the man who
fronted Genesis as well as selling 150 million albums in his solo
career.
Marina Theatre, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
01502 533200. www.marinatheatre.co.uk
27-Feb Edwina Hayes
Edwina has played stages everywhere from Glastonbury
Festival to The Royal Albert Hall.
The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH
01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk
28-Feb The Swinging Blue
The Swinging Blue Jeans stormed the charts worldwide in
1963 with “Hippy Hippy Shake”, going all the way to number
one in many countries.
Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR
01440 714140. www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
ARTS & CULTURE
Until 3 May Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk
This must-see, exclusive exhibition gives you an unrivalled
insight into the making of Ed Sheeran, intimately portraying
his creative and musical journey, whilst celebrating his strong
connection to Suffolk and its people.
Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE
www.made-in-suffolk.co.uk
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