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Ipswich Regent reveals cast for Christmas panto
Ipswich Regent Theatre has announced its full cast for this year's Christmas pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, running from Saturday, 12 December, to Thursday, 31 December 2026.
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Sir Lenny Henry and comedy stars to headline Ipswich hospice fundraiser
Sir Lenny Henry and Chris McCausland are joining this year's Happy Christmas Ipswich, a fundraiser show that has raised around £700,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices since 2019.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre wins Muddy Stilettos award for third year running
The Ipswich Regent Theatre has been named best Arts, Culture & Theatre venue in the Suffolk & Cambs Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 for the third consecutive year, with nearly half a million votes cast nationally.
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Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange ticket levy could rise to £2 to fund further improvements
Ipswich Borough Council is proposing to increase the levy on Regent Theatre tickets from £1.50 to £2, and introduce a new £2 levy at the Corn Exchange, to fund restoration works at both venues.
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Council to advertise £1.7m contract for theatre alcohol sales
Ipswich Borough Council leaders will seek approval on Tuesday to advertise a new three-year contract to sell alcoholic drinks at Ipswich Corn Exchange and Regent Theatre, valued at just over £1.7m.
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Regent's Cinderella breaks box office record after reopening
The Ipswich Regent Theatre's festive pantomime has broken box office records following the venue's £3.45 million refurbishment, the council has announced.
Long Reads
What's on in Ipswich this Christmas: Your guide to festive shows
From traditional pantomimes at the Regent and New Wolsey Theatre to dance adaptations of classic tales and cinema screenings, Ipswich venues are offering entertainment for all ages throughout the festive season.
Opinion
Why Suffolk must keep faith in its own economy
The national verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget has been damning. Analysts have warned of contracting investment, stealth taxes and a squeeze on living standards since the Chancellor's fiscal statement. But those forecasts mean nothing if Suffolk businesses talk themselves into paralysis.
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Regent Theatre transformation provides perfect launchpad for town's City of Culture bid
As Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton urged the town to "celebrate all the amazing things happening" at Friday's City of Culture launch, the Regent Theatre provided the perfect evidence. The £3.45 million transformation of this 96-year-old landmark proves Ipswich is serious about culture.
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New Ipswich Monopoly board launches today with Ipswich.co.uk among coveted spots
Nineteen years on from the first edition, the official Ipswich Monopoly launched this morning, featuring over 30 local landmarks and organisations, including Ipswich.co.uk on one of three Community Chest squares. The football club claims the board's top spot 19 years after the town's first version.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre seeks local star for Cinderella panto role
The Ipswich Regent Theatre is calling for the public to audition for the lead role of Cinderella in its Christmas pantomime, with open auditions taking place on Sunday, 28 September.
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Share your Regent Theatre memories for historic time capsule
Ipswich residents are invited to contribute ideas ranging from personal memories to photographs and memorabilia that capture what the beloved theatre means to them.