Model Railway Group Open Day


FELIXSTOWE Area N Gauge Model Railway Group are hold- ing their first Open Day of 2017 on Saturday 25th March at the Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, IP11 0NT


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Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show


Strictly Burlesque is coming to town


PARISIAN cabaret comes to Suf- folk in March, when Leiston Film Theatre plays host to a one-off special event entitled ‘Strictly Burlesque’. Direct from London’s famous


Café De Paris, the fabulous Folly Mixtures bring their critically acclaimed Burlesque revue to Suf- folk on Friday 31st March, in an evening of sensuality, circus and satire, with eye-catching routines and special guests, guaranteed to enthral and entertain. To many people, Burlesque


FOLLOWING enormous success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a sixteen-week residency at Lon- don’s Museum of Comedy and numerous appearances on televi- sion, Hambledon Productions bring their acclaimed homage to one of the UK’s best-loved come- dians to the stage of Leiston Film Theatre for one night only on Sat- urday 29th April. Tommy Cooper was a true


comic genius. His impeccable timing, love of slapstick and quick-fire gags made him an international star. Complete with his trademark fez and a platform of misfiring magic, the man is an undisputed icon of live entertain- ment. Commemorating 30 years since his passing, this all-encap- sulating show of magic, music and mirth is the perfect celebra- tion of Tommy’s comedy status and features all of his classic gags, combined with lesser-known gems, lovingly selected from his joke archive and extensive rou- tines. In this acclaimed show, John


Hewer stars as the man in the fez, complete with throaty rasp, haughty laugh and the clumsiness that accompanied those clever conjuring tricks and is looking forward to bringing the show to Suffolk. “People can expect two hours of solid family entertain- ment and plenty of Tommy’s buf- foonery. It’s an honour to bring his timeless sense of mischief to old and new audiences.” he said. The show boasts the support of


the Tommy Cooper estate, with Tommy’s daughter, Vicky, declar- ing it an honour to have her father remembered through the spirit of this particular production and that her father would have loved the fact that he was still bringing laughter into people’s lives 30 years after his death. Critics agree that this show


remains a faithful tribute to Coo- per’s performance and that Hew- er’s talent in re-creating the gags and patter is a pleasure to watch. One of the highlights of the show is an end-of-the-pier rendition of Bob Dylan’s Blowing in the Wind, as only Tommy Cooper could. The show forms part of the


venue’s spring live show pro- gramme, which also includes a Burlesque revue on Friday 31st March and Swing Machine Big Band show on Saturday 27th May. More shows have recently been added to the Film Theatre’s programme for later in the year, including the return of Olly Day and Nigel ‘boy’ Syer with their Laughter Show (October 6th) and Forever in Blue Jeans (November 4th). Just Like That! The Tommy


Cooper Show appears at Leiston Film Theatre on Saturday 29th April at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £12.95 and £10.95 for con- cessions and are now available from the Leiston Film Theatre box office on 01728 830549 or from the venue’s website at: www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk


conjures up images of the Moulin Rouge - frilly drawers, fishnet stockings and lingerie, lightly ris- qué dancing girls and lots of sequins, tassels and feathers. Whilst all of these will be on dis- play, the show is both playful and sexy and features a selection of hilarious specialty acts, from magic and comedy, to a bald guy with a big green rubber balloon! The Folly Mixtures have recent-


ly completed a nationwide tour entitled ‘An Evening of Bur- lesque’, which played to packed theatres around the country. The electrifying troupe was nominated for the Best Burlesque Act for three consecutive years at the Lon- don Cabaret Awards and for the Best British Troupe at the First Annual Burlesque Awards. The slick choreography, charm and pizzazz of their set pieces have gained them critical acclaim and a reputation that has made them the busiest act of their kind in the UK. Leiston Film Theatre manager,


Wayne Burns, is looking forward to bringing this show to town. “In the past few years, I’ve seen numerous Burlesque shows; the good, the bad and the ugly and on seeing the Folly Mixture’s bril- liant show, I knew I had to invite them to appear at Leiston Film Theatre. The response from our customers has been very positive and the audience is in for a tongue- in-cheek evening of fun and frol- ics, never before seen at the Film Theatre.” he said. The show is suitable for those


aged 18 and over – couples or large groups, with 10% off for groups of 10 or more. Tickets have been especially popular as Christ- mas and Valentine’s gifts. Strictly Burlesque appears


LIVE at Leiston Film Theatre on Friday 31st March at 7.45pm. Tickets are priced £14.95 and are now available from the box office on 01728 830549 or online at: www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk


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THE First World War Centenary Partnership, led by the Imperial War Museums (IWM), is a net- work of national and international organisations who together are presenting a vibrant programme of events to commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died during the First World War. ‘Somme100 FILM’ is an international project, working with IWM as part of the Partnership to mark the anniver- sary of the Battle of the Somme. Between July 2016 – July 2017, there aims to be 100 live orches- tral performances of the iconic 1916 film The Battle of the


Somme, with composer Laura Rossi’s acclaimed score. The film was shot and screened


in 1916, The Battle of the Somme was the first feature length docu- mentary about war. Filming took place between June 25th and July 9th 1916, covering the build-up and opening stages of the Battle of the Somme. The music was commissioned


by the IWM, Rossi’s score is a soundtrack to the digitally restored film. First performed in 2006 to mark the 90th anniversa- ry of the Battle of the Somme. Suffolk Youth Orchestra is one of a hundred orchestras taking


part in The Battle of the Somme Centenary Tour. Join us for our Centenary Tour performances. Suffolk Youth Orchestra, the flag- ship of Suffolk County Music Service’s Suffolk Youth Music programme, will be performing Rossi’s score to two screenings of the silent film. The performance will last 80 minutes, without an interval. Wednesday 5th April at


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Wickham Market Red Triangle Bowls Club


PLAYING bowls is a good way of meeting new people, having fun and keeping fit at the same time. Beginners are most welcome. If you are interested in playing bowls please come along and join us, it’s an enjoyable game for all ages. The Red Triangle Bowls sea-


son starts on Saturday 29th April, we will play an opening drive game after Registration which is at 2pm. New and old members are most welcome. If you have not played before


and not sure about joining a bowls club then why not come along and have a go at our “Come and Try


SUFFOLK based Big Band, Swing Machine, will be recreat- ing familiar sounds of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s at Leiston Film The- atre this spring, with a special fund raising concert, in aid of the venue’s Support Club. This brilliant band, all of whom


are enthusiasts of the swing genre, are looking forward to their debut appearance at Suf- folk’s oldest purpose built cinema on Saturday 27th May. Their rep- ertoire includes music from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Ted Heath, Woody Herman and Duke Ellington, to name only a few. The band will also be accompa- nied by two vocalists, who per- form individually and as a duo, covering songs which could include those made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé and Harry Connick-Jr, amongst many others. With some fantastic instrumental soloists comple- menting the band’s arrangements,


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It” sessions starting on Tuesday 9th May, Wednesday 10th, Thurs- day 11th and Friday 12th May from 6.30pm till dusk, and Satur- day 13th May from 10.30am until 6pm. This is without any obliga- tion and games of bowls will be free; all we ask is that while on the green you wear smooth or flat shoes, plimsoles or slippers. Bowls and other equipment will be provided. If you can’t make our open sessions, then come along on any of our Wednesday club nights from 6.30pm - you would also be most welcome at our opening day on Saturday 29th April.


the concert is certain to provide an enjoyable evening of fine enter- tainment. The event is supporting Leiston


Film Theatre’s hard working Sup- port Club, who, in the past ten years alone, have funded £100,000 worth of improvements at the prestigious 102 year old venue. The Club founded in 1992, are celebrating their 25th anniver- sary this year with this special concert appearance. Through numerous fund rais-


ing activities and social events, the Club provides financial assis- tance towards many improve- ments made at the venue. In 2009, the Club completed their ‘Set the Stage’ project, improving the Film Theatre’s film presentations and capability to stage live shows. The Club have also greatly assist- ed in the enlargement of the foyer and installation of the digital pro- jection equipment. Most recently, the Club have


pledged to support the Film The- atre’s management’s commit- ment to improve the backstage facilities, which are receiving plaudits from all artistes who have used them. The Club’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ project con-


The Red Triangle Bowls Club


(RTBC) is one of two bowls clubs in Wickham Market. We play on a small green behind the Old Vicar- age at the end of Crown Lane. We play only friendly matches with local clubs in a warm friendly atmosphere and have a very full programme. Most weeks we play two or three arranged matches and there are many additional opportunities to play in other club cup games and drives. For more information contact


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Big Band swings into Leiston Film Theatre this May


tinues, with an aim to provide new sound and lighting equip- ment, thus enabling the venue to attract more quality live shows to the stage. These latest improvements will


greatly enhance the stage sets for forthcoming live shows, includ- ing Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show (April 29th), Joe Pasquale (August 29th) and If It’s Laughter You’re After (October 6th). Annual membership to the


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