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The big picture: The spring season spans multiple entertainment genres, bringing a variety of performances to Ipswich:

• Eight major comedy shows running from February to April

• Six Strictly Come Dancing professionals performing individual shows

• Two classic opera productions

• Multiple music tribute acts and performances

Key performances

Comedy:

• Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There (20 February)

• Jack Dee: Small World (27 February)

• Chris McCausland: Yonks (18 March)

• Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour (22 March)

• Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny (9 April)

• Rob Beckett: Giraffe (15-16 April)

Dance:

• Giovanni Pernice (21 March)

• Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu (23 March)

• Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez (28 March)

• Nikita Kuzmin (19 April)

Music:

• BOYZLIFE (26 January)

• Big Girls Don't Cry (14 February)

• The Darkness (6-7 March) - sold out

• Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (23 April)

• Illegal Eagles (25 April)

Opera:

• Madama Butterfly (4 February)

• La Bohème (27 March)

What they're saying: Councillor Jane Riley, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Culture and Customers, said: "We're thrilled to present an exciting new season of shows at the Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange, which are designed to delight, inspire, and entertain."

The bottom line: All shows are now available to book through the Ipswich Theatres website, except for The Darkness performances which have sold out.