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Tickets selling fast for star-studded Moulin Rouge tribute at the Ipswich Regent

Tickets to "Come What May," a dazzling celebration of the iconic movie-musical Moulin Rouge, which will play at the Regent Theatre on 6 October 2024, are selling fast.

The big picture: "Come What May" aims to recreate the atmosphere of Paris and the Moulin Rouge in Ipswich. The production features TV personalities and West End performers in a show inspired by the iconic film, offering local residents entertainment usually found in larger cities.

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Come What May(Regent Theatre)

Key details:

  • EastEnders actress Jazzy Phoenix joins the cast alongside Strictly's AJ Pritchard and Love Island's Curtis Pritchard

  • The show includes songs from Moulin Rouge such as "Come What May," "Your Song," and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"

  • Producers say audiences can expect additional songs from other modern movie musicals

  • Sisco Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor, and Live Nation are backing the production

What they're saying: Producers describe the show as "a journey back in time, full of dreams, adventure, and, above all, love."

BBC Radio called it, "Sensational from start to finish."

Book fast: We advise booking tickets soon due to high demand. You can find more information about the production and book tickets here.

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Despite a lack of promotion, the big reveal drew a good crowd of passersby

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