Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), now an award-winning reporter, becomes a
casualty of cutbacks at her publication. At the same time, Miranda Priestley
(Meryl Streep) is accidentally caught up in a sweatshop scandal through a story
she commissioned for Runway, so her erstwhile assistant is recruited
to rescue the magazine’s editorial reputation. Upon arrival, Andy discovers that
budgets have dwindled, words like “engagement” and “digital” dominate
meeting rooms, and perhaps worst of all, Miranda must pander to
advertisers including scorned former assistant Emily (Emily Blunt), who now
holds a senior role at Dior.
WCB Comedy Stand up in Southwold: Headliner Mark Watson
Sat 26 Sep
This line-up is ridiculous. And tickets will go. WCB Comedy returns with a stacked night of stand-up featuring one of the most recognisable comedians in the UK… MARK WATSON – As seen on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You. A master of brilliantly chaotic storytelling and razor-sharp observations. Joining him is a killer support line-up: Christian Rei...
“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.”...
An entertaining evening of new short plays, long-listed for INK Festival 2027. Professional actors, script-in-hand, in a relaxed cabaret setting. Drinks, free nibbles and a chance to vote for your favourite play!
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...
In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Considered by some to be one of the great innovators of 19th century art, he was a contemporary of the Impressionists, much admired by Van Gogh and Manet. Boldly experimental and famously witty, Whistler disrupted the strict conventions of Victorian society in pursuit of a new cult of beauty, creating “art ...
Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), now an award-winning reporter, becomes a casualty of cutbacks at her publication. At the same time, Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep) is accidentally caught up in a sweatshop scandal through a story she commissioned for Runway, so her erstwhile assistant is recruited to rescue the magazine’s editorial reputation. Upon arrival, Andy discovers that budgets have dwindled, w...
Look out Southwold! Here comes the hottest Soul and Funk outfit in the east of England. Making a triumphant return to Southwold, Frank and the Beans will bring their infectious brand of soul music back to Southwold Arts Centre. Expect Sam and Dave, Stevie Wonder and Otis Reading favourites in this high energy homage to Motown and the Stax canon. Yes, there will be dancing and exuberance by the buc...
Denny Ilett with the Chris Ingham Trio plus special guest Jo Fooks A remarkably versatile and expansive guitarist/singer, encompassing swing, bebop, blues and everything between, Denny Ilett is also director of the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival. Formerly with legendary New Orleans singer Lillian Boutté, Denny has recently received great acclaim for his appearances at Ronnie Scott’s ...
MoonAge is a David Bowie Tribute Band comprising acclaimed musicians, with a wealth of experience and are fronted by an amazing singer, Andrew Walker, who has David Bowie’s vocals off to a tee. The classic “Spiders from Mars” line-up is enhanced by keyboards, saxophone and full backing vocals whilst images/video accompany each song. You will hear all the hits, Space Oddity, Let’s Dance, Ziggy Star...
Niki (Woodall) works as a piano tuner under the mentorship of Harry (Hoffman), and the two of them bond over their work and their shared love of music. Niki has hyperacusis, an allergy to loud noises, and when Harry falls ill, Niki, desperate to help pay the hospital bills, gets tangled up in crime, discovering that his condition qualifies him as an exceptional safe-cracker. Meanwhile, he develops...
Following a sell-out run at the Tabard Theatre, Fever and Fire comes to East Anglia for a strictly limited tour. Written and performed by Adam Preston, Horatio Nelson, Fever and Fire is a powerful one-man show exploring the life, loves and legacy of Britain's greatest naval hero. Drawing on extensive historical research, the play goes beyond the familiar legend to reveal the man behind the myth. ...
The Demeter leaves Romania on its final voyage to England, it is loaded with cargo and passengers looking to start a new life. But Captain Atkins has discovered a monster aboard. The creature has been locked in the brig and away from prying eyes, but discontent can spread like the plague and when you are on the open water with no sign of land, what can you do? Who can you trust? Growing Theatre's ...
It's All Done with Mirrors This science magic show explores how magicians use science and engineering in their magic tricks. A visually appealing show with unusual props, demonstrations and tricks that illustrates how real-world science and engineering is often invisible, hidden or taken for granted. It reveals surprising links between classroom concepts and spectacular stage illusions. Audience...
Get ready for a spooktacular science adventure! Meet our Mad Nutty Professor as they bring Halloween magic to life with crystal plasma balls, shocking electrical demonstrations, bubbling dry-ice potions, fizzing sweet experiments, ghostly balloon inflation and glowing science surprises. Packed with hands-on excitement, laughter and spectacular reactions, this interactive workshop is the perfect wa...
The Little Witch Halloween Story Show Join the Little Witch on a magical Halloween journey as she flies across the world to collect special ingredients for a mysterious Halloween potion. Along the way, children will meet fascinating animal friends from the rainforest, desert and treetops, learning fun facts about millipedes, snakes, tarantulas and tree frogs. Filled with storytelling, adventure, ...
Jim Laws is a Fellow of the Association of Lighting & Production Design. He will lead us in a practical exploration of Colour Music; the visual realisation of the sentiments behind pieces of music, using theatrical coloured lighting techniques. We will create Colour Music together. Part of the Southwold Science Week STEM programme.
This workshop will explore the difference between chemical & physical reactions and is ideal for children aged 6- 10. The children will analyse a variety of household chemicals and drinks to find their acidity or alkalinity using colour changes of an indicator solution. We will discover how acids can be used to create electricity, how chemical reactions can create forces and launch rockets and how...
by Thomas Hardy Under the Greenwood Tree follows members of the village choir as they are replaced by a church organ, set against the backdrop of a humorous love story. The book explores themes of love, social class, and the nostalgia for disappearing village traditions. The performance is a wonderful combination of spoken word, by renowned actor Mark Carey, and live music from the highly acclai...
You want the BEST... y ou have Found the BEST! With the largest Unique and EXCLUSIVE Range of Presentations; A SEND-friendly accessible walk-in Dome! Step inside the award-winning Auriga Star Dome at Southwold Arts Centre and embark on an immersive journey through space. Explore planets, stars, galaxies, and the wonders of the Universe in a unique, presenter-led experience. Suitable for all ages...
Cocoons around stars, the Sun and Earth: the zodiacal light, 1816, and global warming. In the 1970s infrared surveys showed that many stars are surrounded by clouds of dust. In 1982 scientists began to worry about the prospect of nuclear winter, severe cooling caused by dust thrown up during a nuclear war. Dust from the 1815 Tambora volcanic eruption resulted in ‘the year without a summer’, 1816....
