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Phil Harding - Record Producer of The Clash, Toyah, Kylie, Rick Astley and East 17

Phil shares stories from his time working with iconic bands and artists, including The Clash, Killing Joke, and Toyah. By the mid-80s, he joined forces with the phenomenal Stock Aitken Waterman team, producing hits for Dead or Alive, Mel and Kim, Kylie Minogue, and Rick Astley—artists who defined an era of pop music.

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The Ipswich Book Festival - A brand new chapter begins 3-5 Oct 2025

from manuscript to publication, discover fresh voices, and honour the moments that shape readers and writers alike. The festival will bring books, authors, and readers together in a joyful celebration of new beginnings.

4 days ago2 min read

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Cathy Frost - Business owner, entrepreneur and her passion for Ipswich

Cathy Frost is a force of nature – her boundless passion, infectious optimism, and love for life, business and Ipswich, shines through in everything she does.

4 days ago2 min read

A mysterious figure in red stands to the left of the image - looking down a canal street in Venice. It's dark and the light from a lampoost shines down on the cobbled pavement with two figures, a man and a woman, holding hands walking away from us. It's quite spooky and frightening - someone is watching the couple

'Don’t Look Now', 'Teechers' and 'Beauty and the Beast' - Big Shows from the New Wolsey Theatre this Autumn

The New Wolsey Theatre’s Autumn programme, which goes on general sale from Saturday 10 May, promises a rich variety of shows at affordable prices and accessible formats, with the announcement of three major new in-house productions and co-productions.

5 days ago3 min read

Owen is standing in the Greene Room at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. He is looking relaxed and smiling, he is leaning on some railings at looking directly at the camera. Behind him on the walls are some past show posters off actors having fun on stage.

Owen Calvert Lyons - Bold Visions and Community-Driven Theatre at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

In Episode 54 of The Suffolk Pod Show, Owen Calvert Lyons, Artistic Director and CEO of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, offers an insightful look into the theatre's evolution and its deep-rooted commitment to community engagement.

Apr 282 min read

Steve & Steff For Ever - By Ian Jarvis at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Steve and Steff For Ever is an immersive and intoxicating love story that will leave you feeling like the world is just a little more romantic. Like the stars are a little brighter. Like anything is possible…

Apr 191 min read

'All-time comic belter', Noises Off, hits the New Wolsey Theatre stage 1-24 May 2025

"I'm absolutely thrilled to be collaborating with such a brilliant company on this comedy masterpiece. It’s a joyful celebration of theatrical virtuosity - a true love letter to the craft of acting and to theatre itself.

Apr 102 min read

This is a photo of Dax as an adult now and another photo beside him when he was in the the Twisted Sister rock video as a teenager

Dax Calner - Suffolk Rock Band 'Super Jelly'

You’ll love this podcast episode if you like rock music, electronica and a great story or two!

Apr 72 min read

Mike Warner - Fisherman, Consultant, Supplier and Seafood Chef

Mike grew up by the sea through the late 60s and 70s, and as he puts it, has salt water in his blood. He talks about life in Felixstowe Ferry, a fishing village just north of Felixstowe, as boy and present day.

Apr 12 min read

Bridget McIntyre - From Corporate Leadership to Community Empowerment

Bridget McIntyre - former CEO of Royal & Sun Alliance, past High Sheriff of Suffolk, and founder of the social enterprise, Dream On

Mar 212 min read

Rob Jarvis photo - head and shoulders - he is wearing a grey denim shirt and is looking at the camera with a half smile

Rob Jarvis - Actor - Luther, Hustle and Emmerdale

Rob goes onto to talk about playing the brilliant, and long-suffering fall guy, Eddie, in Hustle. He tells us about working with the actors and the dynamics between them, the sadness they all felt when they finished their 8-season run

Mar 62 min read