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# Third men's mental health talk show coming to Ipswich Buttermarket
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/third-mens-mental-health-talk-show-coming-to-ipswich-buttermarket/
- Published: 2025-04-15T13:56:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:14:27.000Z
- Description: A men's mental health event featuring local artists and speakers will take place at the Superdry unit in The Buttermarket on Thursday, 17 April, marking the third instalment in the series.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Events & Things To Do, Mental Health, #article, Scripted Development, This Is Ipswich, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** Men's mental health often goes unspoken, and this event creates a safe space for conversation, creativity, and community support.

![Raph from Scripted Development speaking with Omid Djalili](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1744725008-raph-from-scripted-development-with-omid-djalili-1.jpg)

Raph from Scripted Development speaking with Omid Djalili Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details:** The Pop-up Talk Show will run from 15:00-19:00 and features performances from local artists including XIDONTLIE, a long-standing advocate for mental health and disability rights.

Other featured speakers and performers include:

- Ed Ngai, digital artist and CICC founder
- Dan Somers
- L.A Muse
- Romeo Mustata

**Who's behind it:** The event is hosted by the This Is Ipswich team in collaboration with Scripted Development.

**What to expect:** The open talk show and creative showcase focuses on raising awareness around men's mental health, sharing personal stories, and building community support through conversation, networking and performance.

**For your planning:** Food will be available for purchase from The Caribbean Smokehouse, with furniture supplied by Threads For All and Fresh Start.

**Worth noting:** The event welcomes all attendees, not just men, and forms part the third part of a documentary filming segment.

**The bottom line:** The Pop-up Talk Show aims to break stigma and encourage conversation about men's mental health in a welcoming environment. Head over and join the conversation. No booking required.

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