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.
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