Friday 13th November 2026 at 7pm 

Doors open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £16 

Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck
Adapted by Nigel Miles-Thomas
Directed by Larry Lamb
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International: www.mtishows.co.uk

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.
There are times, though, when sharp-witted George feels the burden of looking after Lennie, while gentle giant Lennie doesn’t realise his own strength… As they drift from job to job, trouble’s never far away, and before long it’s time to move on again.
When the pair get work in Soledad, California, however, the dream looks set to become a reality. But a tragic turn of events threatens to destroy George and Lennie’s friendship and leaves George faced with an impossible choice…

Starring:
Nigel Miles-Thomas
Michael Roy Andrew
Directed by Larry Lamb

Nigel Miles-Thomas 
Nigel has had an extensive career spanning five decades. He has worked with Steven Berkoff, performed a leading role in London’s West End in The Fifteen Streets as well as many of the regional theatres in the UK.. Internationally Nigel has performed in the USA and all over Europe and Asia.in over 100 plays. Founder member of The Cherub Theatre and Medieval Players Theatre companies, first performing in Edinburgh at the Fringe in The Two Noble Kinsmen in 1979. .Well known on TV for his appearance in ‘Dr Who’, ’Grange Hill’ as well as many of the UK’s popular programmes. Together with his Fringe Management partner Michael Blaha they produced the first Pantomime in Los Angeles starring Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1993. Last seen in Doha as Sherlock Holmes The Last Act which has since being touring the UK and will be part of the Cunard programme in 2026 on The Queen Mary 2.

Michael Roy Andrew
Since graduating from The Arts Educational Schools in 1984, Michael has appeared in countless theatre productions over the years. Most notably as John Merrick in ‘The Elephant Man’, Dr Frankenstein in ‘Frankenstein’ Puck in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream, Mercutio in ‘Romeo and Juliet, Dr Watson in ‘The Return of Sherlock Holmes and of course George in Of Mice and Men. He has appeared in several TV and Films including ‘Coronation Street’
Michael is regular, year round cold water swimmer in the Hampstead ponds in London and featured in the recent documentary ‘The Ponds’.

This performance is 65 minutes with no interval.

Saturday 14th November 2026 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £20

Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

As seen on BBC The One Show, the Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through their years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo careers.  Exploring the friendship of one of the greatest and most distinctive musical duos that produced songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water, the band cover the pair’s solo careers (You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and Art’s smash hit, Bright Eyes.) 

Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. With video clips, stories and memories from over a half century of music-making, this multi-media show is packed with wonderful music. 

This is the UK’s longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, and with its mix of brilliant musicianship, nostalgia and a genuine affection for two stellar musicians, it’s easy to see why. 

www.soundsofsimon.co.uk 

The performance ends at approx. 9.15pm including an interval. 

Seating for this event is arranged as tables at the front of the hall, with tiered seating behind. 

Saturday 21st November 2026, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Free entry

In association with Aldeburgh Town Council.

Come to our Christmas Craft Fair, for fine Christmas crafts, fine Suffolk food and artisan produce.

Discover all kinds of local craft and food makers who come to sell their produce direct to you. This is a friendly market offering an excellent range of high-quality local products.

Festive refreshments will be served.

Stall holders

If you are interested in booking a stall, please contact marketing@aldeburghtowncouncil.gov.uk

We are open to crafters who operate within a 25-mile radius of Aldeburgh.

No re-sellers please, only primary producers.

Spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, and crafters may be put on a waiting list dependant on other confirmed stall holders and what they offer.

Saturday 28th November 2026 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

On Memoir

As the recent furore over Raynor Winn’s The Salt Path has shown, memoir is the most fraught and contentious of genres, one that raises huge issues about honesty, candour, consent and the tension between those who write and those who are written about. In this talk Blake Morrison will consider the demands and rewards of the form, while offering guidance to those write memoir and those who read it.

Blake Morrison is a poet, novelist, dramatist and librettist best known for his three memoirs And When Did You Last See Your Father, Things My Mother Never Told Me and Two Sisters. Earlier this year he published On Memoir: An A-Z of Life Writing, described as ‘a freewheeling exploration of narrative non-fiction, its challenges, ethics and charms, and its power to move and change us. From AI to Ethics to Politics to Sex, there is something for every reader and writer in this modern classic.’

Blake will be ​in conversation with Di Speirs.

Ticket includes a free ​hot drink.
This talk will finish at approximately 12pm.

Saturday 28th November 2026 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £23

Tickets are available HERE

By phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

An evening of music, written by Paul McCartney and spanning over 70 years, is performed by The Paul McCartney Project. The story of one of rock music’s most successful and talented songwriters is told through live music, video and narrative and features songs from an enormous back catalogue including those from his time with Wings, The Beatles and his solo career.

Enjoy the power and energy of such hits as Live and Let Die, Band on the Run, Let ‘em In, Silly Love Songs, Hello Goodbye and many more.

Don’t miss out on this incredible tribute to the legendary Paul McCartney.

The performance ends approx. 9pm including an interval.

Friday 4th December 2026 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £15

Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Anna is an established musician from Zimbabwe playing the Mbira and Nyunga Nyunga instruments, she sings in the southern African languages of Ndebele, Manyika, Shona and Karanga.
Her career as a singer, dancer, musician and educator spans over three decades.
Anna uses song and storytelling to share the oral stories of Zimbabwe learned from her grandmother and incredible mentors along her journey. Prepare to be immersed into songs that reflect the rich cultures of Zimbabwe.

https://annamudeka.co.uk/

@artslaolam

Friday 11th December, 10:00 – 12:00

Free entry

Come and join us for festive free hot drink & mince pies, table tennis, games or just a chat.

Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.

Every second Tuesday of the month.

Dates: Tuesday 8th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 10th November, Christmas Cuppa Friday 11th December

Saturday 12th December 2026 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £26

Tickets are available HERE  by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

Celebrating 11 sell-out years at Ronnie Scott’s since 2012, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays. Fronted by vocal mentor to Grammy-Award winner Sam Smith, Joanna Eden.

A Swinging Christmas gathers jazzy festive favourites as made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of cool celluloid cats and hip Hollywood chicks.

An enchanting show rich with anecdote, sophistication and swing, it was described by one audience member as “pure joy”.

The UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall Time Out on Joanna Eden 

Seek her out! Michael Parkinson 

One of the finest combos in the country and a seriously talented vocalist… a great evening that satisfied both jazz and movie buffs. Quite a trick. Jazz Journal 

The performance ends at approx. 9.45pm including an interval

The seating is a mix of tables at the front and tiered seating.

Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd January 2027

Friday 1st January, 4pm & 7.30pm

Saturday 2nd January, 4pm & 7.30pm

Sunday 3rd January, 4pm

Tickets: £18 (£12 for under 21’s)

Tickets available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

For those who fancy a bonkers, surreal & hilarious alternative to panto, join us for Common Ground Theatre Company’s ever-popular Christmas spoof!

A haul of recently unearthed roman gold and silverware, The Hiddenham Hoard, has been stolen whilst in transit to the British Museum! Maud Fiveways of the Hiddenham archaeology society asks her old flame Father Brown for help, as the police have no leads.
Father Brown’s investigations are disrupted by the arrival of Mozzarelli’s Carnival on Hiddenham Common, a collection of motley churls and show girls who hurl him into a whirl of twirly turmoil! How will he find the culprit before the precious Hoard is sold off piecemeal to the highest bidder?

A classic Yuletide mystery with all the Common Ground trimmings – sparkling wit, ingenious staging, hilarious songs, and surreal flights of festive fancy.

Written by Pat Whymark.
Running time – 2 hours (including interval).
Age recommendation – 8+

Tuesday 12th January , 10:00 – 12:00

Free entry

Come and join us for a free hot drink & biscuits, table tennis, games or just a chat.

Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.

Every second Tuesday of the month.

2027 dates: Tuesday 12th January, Tuesday 9th February, Tuesday 9th March, Tuesday 13th April, Tuesday 11th May, Tuesday 8th June

Friday 22nd January 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Saturday 23rd January 2027, 5.30pm – 10.30pm 

Tickets: £100 per person for 4 course supper and ceilidh party.  

Tickets are AVAILABLE HERE through The Suffolk website.

Join us for a two-part Burns Night celebration that begins with a traditional Scottish supper at The Suffolk and ends with live music and ceilidh dancing at Jubilee Hall, just a short walk away.

After dinner, we’ll be led through Aldeburgh by a piper, torchlight-style, as the sound of the bagpipes fills the high street. Then, at Jubilee Hall, the band will strike up and the dancing begins – a proper ceilidh from Kett’s Ceilidh Band with reels, jigs, and live Scottish folk music to carry the night away.

Evening itinerary
5.30 – 6.00pm | Arrival drinks at The Suffolk
6.00 – 7.30pm | Burns Supper
7.30 – 8.00pm | Piper-led walk to Jubilee Hall
8.00 – 9.00pm | Ceilidh & live instrumental music
9.00 – 9.30pm | Break & pudding
9.30 – 10.30pm | Ceilidh & live instrumental music

The menu
Canapé
Ullapool smoked salmon blini

Starter
Cullen skink with Wightman’s smoked haddock

Main course
Salter & King haggis, neeps & tatties with whisky sauce

Pudding
Raspberry cranachan, followed by a selection of Scottish cheeses with homemade oatcakes

Tickets are £100 per person, including:

• A glass of fizz on arrival
• Four-course Burns Supper at The Suffolk
• Piper-led walk to Jubilee Hall
• Dance with Kett’s Ceilidh band

Friday 29th January 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Friday 29th January 2027 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £25 standard / £20 U25s & students / £22 groups of 10 or more

Tickets are available HERE  by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Mark Robert Petty presents
Sir John Betjeman’s Banana Blush
Starring Zeb Soanes and the Chris Warner Ensemble

A sparkling celebration of poetry, music and quintessential British eccentricity, featuring acclaimed broadcaster Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.

In 1974, Sir John Betjeman became an unlikely pop star when his much-loved poetry was set to music by Jim Parker for the cult album Betjeman’s Banana Blush.

Now, Betjeman’s wit, warmth and wonderfully eccentric observations on British life are brought to the stage in a delightful journey from 1920s cocktail lounge to village bandstand, featuring Jim Parker’s original music, lovingly recreated for live performance.

Saturday 30th January 2027 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

We’re living longer than ever before. But are we living more fully?

We spend much of our lives pursuing health, happiness and success. Yet how often do we stop to ask what actually makes us feel alive?

In this uplifting and thought-provoking talk, Dr Margriet van Nieuwburg invites us to reconsider what makes a life truly well lived — and why growing older needn’t mean growing smaller.

Drawing on medicine, philosophy and lived experience, Margriet explores three dimensions of aliveness: feeling deeply engaged with life, living in alignment with what matters to us, and expressing ourselves through creativity, connection and contribution.

Through stories and gentle audience reflection, you’ll discover what makes you feel most alive, question familiar assumptions about ageing and success, and rediscover curiosity about what might still be possible.

Because the second half of life isn’t simply about preserving what we have. It can be about discovering who we’re still becoming.

About the Speaker

Dr Margriet van Nieuwburg is a former NHS GP, functional medicine practitioner and passionate advocate for the art of living well. Her work explores the relationship between health, energy, personal freedom and what it means to lead a rich, meaningful and deeply fulfilling life.

Friday 5th February 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Beethoven’s profound and extraordinarily moving late masterpiece, his String Quartet No.15.

Tuesday 9th February , 10:00 – 12:00

Free entry

Come and join us for a free hot drink & biscuits, table tennis, games or just a chat.

Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.

Every second Tuesday of the month.

2027 dates: Tuesday 12th January, Tuesday 9th February, Tuesday 9th March, Tuesday 13th April, Tuesday 11th May, Tuesday 8th June

Friday 12th February 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Sunday 13th February 2027 at 3.30pm

Doors & bar open at 3pm

Tickets: £10 

Tickets are available HERE

Seating is unreserved.

Founder members of the Redbridge Youth Orchestra and Redbridge Youth Choir celebrate their 60th & 50th anniversaries. Many of them have made a career in music.
The concert will be a memorial to their founder Malcolm Bidgood OBE.

This is a charity concert raising funds for Music Matters, supporting young Redbridge musicians.

Beethoven Symphony No.5 in C minor
Fauré Requiem in D minor
Roderick Elms ‘Fiesta!’ (in memoriam Malcolm Bidgood OBE)

Leader: Jackie Shave
Conductors: Peter Dunkley,
Roderick Elms & Jonathan Small

Tuesday 16th February 2027, 10.00am – 10:40am / 10:45 – 11:25 / 11:30 – 12:10

Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5 per person)

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Step into the uplifting world of Wooden Roots and experience the vibrant energy of traditional West African drumming.
No previous experience needed, just bring your heartbeat!

Open to anyone over 8 years old. All abilities welcome.
Maximum 30 participants per session.
Session 1: 10:00 – 10:40
Session 2: 10:45 – 11:25
Session 3: 11:30 – 12:10

Wooden Roots is located in Rendlesham, just outside Woodbridge in Suffolk and is a drum business, with a shop, classrooms and workshop. Marcus and Gemma, who are the founders of Wooden Roots run drumming classes for children and adults everywhere, including local schools, care homes, prisons and offices.

We all have rhythm within us, even if we haven’t met it yet. They teach all levels and this workshop will be a special introduction to drumming to uplift our spirits and enjoy a group session.

This easy-to-follow, joy-filled session will help you connect with your natural rhythmic flow, enjoy the magic of teamwork, and create music together.  The group is divided into sections, each playing different rhythms that blend together into a powerful, shared sound.

Thursday 18th February 2027, 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm

Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5)

Tickets for both sessions available HERE 

Please book a ticket for every child participating. 

Come and get creative at Brickologists’ Fun Day with Lego including a timed Brickoff LEGO Challenge with prizes for the best model, a ‘free build’ area, Bionicles, Duplo, car building with  downhill racetracks and a mini figure hunt with prizes. 

The Brickoff Lego Challenge is open to everybody from 4 – 99+ with prizes going to the best models made. 

Please note adult supervision is required during the event.

Morning session: 10am – 12pm
Afternoon session: 1pm – 3pm

​Everyone who takes part will go home with a small something!

All Lego prizes are donated by Brickologists, Young Engineers.  

Friday 19th February 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Friday 19th February 2027 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £18 (£15 per person for schools/educational groups – please contact manager@aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk to book) 

Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

‘To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!’

Award winning Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic. Known for their ingenious sets and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup’s unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell’s chilling vision of power and control.

The year is 1984, perhaps – it is impossible to tell for certain. We are being watched, Big Brother is everywhere, truth changes daily, and everyone conforms. But for Winston Smith, insignificant cog in the Party’s vast machine, this half-life is not enough. He dreams of freedom, but is he the only one? Dreams can be deadly when rebellion begins with a thought.

Featuring the voices of Sophie Aldred & Joanna Lumley, with Simon Russell Beale as the voice of Big Brother.

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Official Sell Out Show

“They are wonderful.” The Times

★★★★★  “..1984 is their latest triumph.” Broadway Baby

★★★★★ “..an incredible feat of storytelling.” Starburst Magazine

★★★★★ “thought-provoking, striking production..” British Theatre Guide

Saturday 20th February 2027 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Award-winning author Julia Blackburn will be speaking about her latest book, A Writing Woman.

In this new book, Blackburn reflects on a life shaped by books but also by places, friendships and fleeting encounters. With tenderness and unsparing candour, she tells of loves and losses, illness, ageing and building a home, assembling scenes from past and present that have made indelible marks on her life and writing.

Above all, we see the sustaining power of her curiosity and attention – to art, to nature, to other living beings. A Writing Woman is the story of a life lived in writing and confirms Blackburn as one of the most intriguing and original writers working today.

‘I’ve been writing for most of my life, with hardly a pause, as if my survival depended on the process, which I suppose in a way it did.’

Sunday 21st February 2027 at 3pm

Doors & bar open at 2.30pm

Tickets: £25

Tickets are available HERE  by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Hot Club excitement with Ben Holder, the incredible star of Stephane Grappelli-style jazz fiddle, with the Jazz @ Jubilee Trio of Jim Watson (piano), Joe Pettitt (bass) and George Double (drums). An energetic mix of traditional jazz, mainstream and swing with a sprinkling of Ben’s own infectious originals, all harking back to the fun and abandon of the 1920s and 1930s.

Ben Holder is arguably the most gifted jazz violinist in the UK. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. An introduction to jazz came in his early teens as he discovered Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli and he has never looked back. His breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage leave audiences across Europe on their feet and shouting for more.  

‘Ben Holder has the warmth and flexibility of a sax player, and all the extra possibilities of a string instrument – lightning speed harmonics, col legno, glissando and double stopping. Chilled and confident, he also has the capacity to switch seamlessly within the same bar from virtuosic violin to vocals.’  LONDON JAZZ REVIEW 

Friday 26th February 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th March 2027

A varied and interesting programme of talks and interviews on a wide range of topics covering social history, economics, biography and fiction.

Programme announce and tickets on sale from early January only from The Aldeburgh Bookshop - www.aldeburghbookshop.co.uk. 

Presented by Aldeburgh Bookshop 

Tuesday 9th March , 10:00 – 12:00

Free entry

Come and join us for a free hot drink & biscuits, table tennis, games or just a chat.

Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.

Every second Tuesday of the month.

2027 dates: Tuesday 12th January, Tuesday 9th February, Tuesday 9th March, Tuesday 13th April, Tuesday 11th May, Tuesday 8th June

Friday 12th March 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Saturday 13th March 2027 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Between 1645 and 1647, the Suffolk witch trials were some of the most brutal and widespread in England. 

Step into the story with Suffolk Archives’ Exhibition Officer Emily Shepperson. Unearth stories of some of the 150 Suffolk people who were accused of witchcraft, and the looming figure of Mathew Hopkins, Witchfinder General.   

Understand how the feverish atmosphere of the witch trials reached boiling point, and how magic was a part of local people’s everyday lives. Explore how the image of the witch has evolved through time, from the old hag in a pointed hat to the self-sufficient witch of TV and film today. 

Be spellbound by the true story, and dark legacy of witchcraft in Suffolk.  

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2027, 7.30pm 

Tickets: £20

Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Poised precisely on the brink, Women On The Edge lies well short of good behaviour.

Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes take on life, maturity and modern madness in a show which doesn’t just sail close to the wind, but blasts right through it.

A kaleidoscope of songs is peppered with irreverent radio broadcast detours, inevitable surprises and is accompanied by pianist David Harrod and features Solomon Bain. It’s a sharp-witted, funny and deliciously unpredictable evening you’ll struggle to forget.

‘Lean way back in your seat and enjoy the ride.’ Godfrey Smith – The Times

For more information see www.charliebicknell.com

Click for a taste of Charlie & Louise’s past shows:

Cabaret With Claws short trailer

Charlie Bicknell – ‘No Angel’ : Showreel

Friday 19th March 2027 at 12pm 

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Saturday 20th March 2027 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £26.50

Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Magic Queen: The Ultimate Queen Tribute Band

Step into the golden era of rock with Magic Queen, Europe’s most electrifying Queen tribute band. Celebrating the glamour of the ’70s and the grandeur of the ’80s, Magic Queen captures the spirit, energy, and sheer brilliance of the legendary Freddie Mercury and Queen like no other.

A live experience you’ll never forget

Every Magic Queen performance is an unforgettable journey through Queen’s iconic legacy. From the soaring vocals and masterful musicianship to the dazzling visuals and dynamic audience engagement, this show is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing all night long!

A setlist fit for royalty

Prepare for a journey through Queen’s greatest hits, brought to life with Magic Queen’s electrifying energy and authentic sound. The setlist features:

🎹Piano-Driven Classics: Bohemian Rhapsody, Somebody to Love, We Are the Champions, Don’t Stop Me Now, and You’re My Best Friend

🎸Guitar-Led Rock Anthems: We Will Rock You, I Want It All, Tie Your Mother Down, Hammer to Fall, and One Vision.

✨Fan Favourites and Deep Cuts: a selection of surprises guaranteed to delight both lifelong Queen fans and new admirers!

A spectacular show for all audiences

Whether you’re a lifelong Queen fan or discovering their music for the first time, Magic Queen delivers an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss the chance to witness this high-energy celebration of Queen’s legacy live on stage!

Sunday 21st March 2027

2.30pm (Doors & Bar open at 2pm)

Tickets: £15

Tickets available HERE  by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

There is nothing quite like the sound of a Big Band.

Join us for an afternoon of fast moving, hard hitting, toe tapping contemporary jazz from a spectacular 18 piece big band that features soloists and ensemble players from around East Anglia.

Horn Factory perform an impressive and extensive range of contemporary big band jazz by composers such as Buddy Rich, Bob Mintzer, Quincy Jones, Oliver Nelson, Maynard Ferguson, James Morrison, Bobby Shew, Sammy Nestico and Gordon Goodwin, plus arrangements of music normally associated with smaller groups, including Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Chuck Mangione, Chick Corea and Horace Silver.

The seating is a mix of tables at the front and tiered seating

Thursday 1st April 2027 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £25

Tickets are available HERE  by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Louise Marshall and the Derek Nash band come to Jazz @ Jubilee for a night of high energy soul and jazz. Expect the sounds of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan and Bill Withers plus some original material.

A long-standing member of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Louise Marshall has graced the stages of prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, contributing her signature sound to countless sold-out tours and BBC broadcasts. Her voice – rich, expressive, and full of character – has also made her a favourite backing and session singer for an impressive list of global icons, including David Gilmour, Beverley Knight, Chaka Khan and Soft Cell. In addition to her extensive collaborative work, Louise has stepped into the spotlight with solo and ensemble projects that showcase her deep jazz roots and affinity for classic standards, soul anthems, and gospel-inspired numbers. Whether fronting a big band or delivering a heartfelt ballad in an intimate setting, she captivates audiences with grace, precision, and emotional depth. A natural storyteller with impeccable phrasing and deep musical intuition, Louise Marshall continues to shine as a leading voice in British jazz and beyond.  

British Jazz Award-winning Derek Nash – bandleader, composer, arranger, record producer and engineer – is one of the UK’s busiest jazz musicians. He has been a full-time member of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra since 2004 and is also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion. With these bands, he has enjoyed sharing the stage with many great artists including Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Jack Bruce, Amy Winehouse, Michael Buble and Sir Paul McCartney.  

Louise and Derek will be joined by the Jazz@ Jubilee Trio of Jim Watson (piano), Joe Pettitt (bass) and George Double (drums). 

Here is Louise performing her own composition Afraid To Feel on BBC One’s ​NYE Hootenanny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVtRZZBpB9g 

And a Ray Charles classic we’ll play on the night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg3pmPQJQLA 

“An extraordinary woman with a wonderful and ravishing voice”— Jools Holland, BBC Radio 3 

Saturday 10th April 2027 at 11.30am

Doors & bar open at 11am

Tickets: Individual £12 / Family of four £40

Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy.

Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!

About the Production

Box Tale Soup’s version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been created and adapted entirely by the company. It features a cast of just two human performers, a dozen colourful handmade puppets and a beautiful set that unfolds from a vintage trunk, alongside a magical soundtrack of original music composed especially for the show. From the surprising appearance of the Cheshire Cat to the madness of the Tea Party, this is a constantly inventive and refreshing take on Carroll’s classic work.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland follows Alice on her remarkable journey, from her fleeting encounters with the White Rabbit to her eventual showdown with the crazed Queen of Hearts. A confrontational Caterpillar, Ukelele twanging Tweedle twins and an array of others pop up along the way, before Alice comes face to face with her own imagination and perhaps the author of her dreams.

Winner ‘Best Show for Families’ – Buxton Fringe 2014

★★★★ “..ingenious..” – The Stage

★★★★ “..endlessly enjoyable..” – A Younger Theatre

The performance is approximately 55 mins long.

Suitable for ages 3+

Saturday 10th April, 8pm (pre-gig party 6pm – 8pm)

Doors & bar open half an hour before the show starts.

Tickets: Gig Only £20 / Full Fiesta £40 

Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

www.thefontanas.co.uk

Their funky tropical Latin sound has won them fans with airtime on BBC 1 Xtra & BBC 6Music. ​

‘So Feel Good. They are gonna be big this summer’ – DJ Edu BBC Radio 1
‘Seriously Funky and I am loving it’- Craig Charles BBC 6 Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxMzFCg2krw

Tuesday 13th April, 10:00 – 12:00

Free entry

Come and join us for a free hot drink & biscuits, table tennis, games or just a chat.

Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.

Every second Tuesday of the month.

2027 dates: Tuesday 12th January, Tuesday 9th February, Tuesday 9th March, Tuesday 13th April, Tuesday 11th May, Tuesday 8th June

Sunday 18th April 2027 at 6.30pm

Doors & bar open at 6.00pm

Tickets: £20 / £10 (16 and under)

Tickets are available HERE

By phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Prometheus Orchestra are delighted to return to Jubilee Hall with conductor Matthew Andrews for an exciting programme featuring Beethoven’s overture ‘The Creatures of Prometheus’, from his ballet of the same name, and Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 2 in A minor, op.55, composed in 1859 when he was just 24. 

The programme also includes two works by Gabriel Fauré: the orchestral suite Masques et Bergamasques, op.112, and the ever-popular Pavane, op.50. 

Matthew Andrews – conductor 

Kathryn Parry – Leader  

Saturday 24th April 2027 at 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 7pm

Tickets: £25

Tickets are available HERE

Spend an evening with BBC Award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Holmes as he brings his acclaimed Songs & Stories concert to Aldeburgh. These intimate seated performances combine acoustic songs with the stories behind them, creating an evening that feels closer to a conversation than a traditional concert. Whether you’ve followed Adam’s music for years or are discovering it for the first time, you’ll be welcomed into a room where listening is at the heart of the experience.

“To hear his voice alone is worth the ticket price.” — The Guardian

This performance will finish at approximately 9.30pm.