Join Edwyrdian Tales beside the glittering lights of the Christmas Tree for three haunting
ghost stories of the season. This year our night of festive spirits features terrors from classic
authors of the age… H.R. Wakefield, Algernon Blackwood and an original tale from the pen
of our storyteller.
In “Lucky’s Grove” a family discover the dangers of bringing in the wrong Christmas Tree for
their celebrations. The twinkling fairy lights cannot illuminate the very real darkness they
have let loose into their home. In “The Wendigo” a lonely hunting party in far flung pine
forests hear the terrible call of the wild. Something walks amongst the towering trees, and
upon the wind itself. And in “The Elder Son” a father tries to carve the perfect Christmas gift
from a broken tree. A gift he bitterly regrets as soon as it is made.
Bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas...
A one-man performance, directed and haunted by Matthew Wood
WASHED UP IN WALBERSWICK arrives at Southwold Arts Centre this autumn. ANYTHING CAN WASH UP ON THE NORTH SEA COAST … So far and for no good reason this company has created a tranche of tasteless comedies, featuring sexual shenanigans and frivolous filth, including Death in Southwold, No Sex in Southwold, Sex & Death in Southwold , and last year’s infamous Salacious Secrets in Southwold. “Very s...
“There was a mystery attached to 17 Friar Street that the townsfolk wouldn't discuss. It was only Mabel who was obsessed with finding the truth. I met Mabel when I arrived in late September. She was standing in the street staring at an upstairs window. “Do you know the house?” I asked. Without altering her gaze she replied, “I know something of its history. You mustn’t even think of lodging here.”...
CLASSICALLY TRAINED PIANIST AND POET, WILL DREW-BATTY, PRESENTS AN ENTERTAINING EVENING OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, STORIES, HUMOUR AND CREATIVITY WITH A DIFFERENCE. Taking random ideas from his audience he creates live pieces of music on the spot. His ‘box’ is the piano and from it he pulls out musical stories, poems, landscapes, and moods – all inspired by members of the audience. The show is interspe...
Hot on the heels of Brighton, Camden and off-West End success, 1816 heads to Southwold for one night only. It’s Byron and Shelley, as you've never seen them before. In this Friends meets Frankenstein comedy-drama musical, from the same company that originally launched SiX: 1816 is the ultimate origin story of the first modern vampire novel and Frankenstein, where a group of five Romantics get tra...
Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, who co-wrote the screenplay. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), a young Latin tutor, falls in love with the free- spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and marries her despite his parents’ disapproval. In due course they have three children, but William heads to London to pursue his career as a dramatist, leaving his family in Stratford. During his absence young H...
Gregory Doran directs a cast including Antony Sher as Sir John Falstaff, Jasper Britton as King Henry and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal. King Henry's health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that his son Hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly pleasures than the responsibility of rule. Sir Jo...
Shakespeare in Southwold: Performing Shakespeare with Joseph Ballard
Thu 25 Jun
An engaging and practical workshop explores the rhythm, language and emotional depth of Shakespeare’s plays, helping performers unlock confidence and clarity on stage. Led by Joseph Ballard, participants will develop essential voice skills and a deeper understanding of character and text. Whether you're new to Shakespeare or looking to refine your performance, this is a supportive and inspiring wo...
Shakespeare in Southwold: RSC All's Well That Ends Well
Fri 26 Jun
Set in France and Italy, All's Well That Ends Well is a story of one-sided romance, based on a tale from Boccaccio's The Decameron. Helena is convinced that she and wealthy Bertram are destined for each other. He’s not so sure. After engineering their betrothal, Helena will go to any length to bring her idealised version of romance to life. But what happens when the reality of their relationship d...
Dorothy is finally home in Kansas, but she can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. Meanwhile, back in the magical land, Oz has faded! The Emerald City has turned dull grey, the Yellow Brick Road is a dusty brown, and all the magic has disappeared. The Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion know exactly what they need: Dorothy’s sparkle! Join the incredible young cast of Wiggle a...
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, J...
In the deep dark depths of a small woodland glade, a strange little girl discovers a golden crown hanging from a tree branch. Greedy to claim it for themselves, three threadbare fools try to scare the girl into surrendering her treasure: they spin a series of twisted tales depicting cursed kings, cheerless executioners, and bread-and-butter-worshipping- butlers. Yet, two unseen figures stand in...
Under the vast Norfolk skies, a secret is burning. Young Leo Colston is staying at his friend’s grand country house when he becomes caught up in a dangerous web of desire and deception, delivering secret letters between two forbidden lovers. As the summer months pass by, Leo soon finds that even the smallest of actions can have devastating consequences. With original live music, stunning visuals...
Adrian Cox & Honey Boulton with the Chris Ingham Trio
Fri 11 Sep
The UK's leading New Orleans style clarinettist Adrian Cox and swing guitar specialist Honey Boulton are joined by the Chris Ingham Trio for an unmissable evening of swinging early jazz entertainment. Internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox is a leading authority on New Orleans music, bringing an authentic and electrifying voice to the idiom. As a celebrated exponent of the style, Cox ha...
Not The Rolling Stones are clearly a member of the Premier League of tribute bands. A truly international act, that have sometimes performed on three consecutive nights in three different countries, their gig list is still expanding year on year. With a track record of film and TV appearances between them, there's an unsurpassable Mick and Keith at the front, along with a band of top quality music...
In this talk for Heritage Open Days, they will explore the history of the building, its place in Southwold's cultural life, and the journey that led to its transformation into the thriving arts venue it is today. Join Michael Rowan-Robinson, the Chair of Trustees, to explore the history and heritage of Southwold Arts Centre. Optional backstage tour following the talk. Exhibition on the history of...
The Alter Eagles are delighted to be coming back to the Southwold Arts Centre for the fourth time, bringing with them a brand new theatre show for 2026 that celebrates their 21st year of touring. Since their debut gig in 2003, the Alter Eagles have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country, playing a mix of old and new Eagles' song...
