Friday 30th January 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Saturday 31st January 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.

Love affairs. Life and death. Fortunes made and lost.

Join us for a captivating talk with National Trust volunteer and researcher Richard Symes, who has uncovered the extraordinary story of Dunwich Heath, a place where history, drama, and nature collide.

Over the last 300 years this seemingly peaceful landscape has been dug up, cut down, shot over and burnt. From smugglers hiding contraband along the coast, to shipwrecks that changed lives; from coastguards risking it all in treacherous seas, to artists finding inspiration in the wild beauty of the heath, Dunwich has seen it all.

Its history doesn’t stop there. Submarines once prowled its waters. The heath was turned into a battlefield with tanks and big guns, echoing with the threat of invasion during wartime. And yet, out of this turbulent past, it has been transformed into the nature reserve we know today, a place of sanctuary and survival.

Come along and immerse yourself in the remarkable story of a landscape that has shaped lives and witnessed history in ways you would never expect.

The event ends at approximately 12 noon.

Friday 6th February 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Friday 13th February 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Saturday 14th February 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.

Ruth Leigh has been a freelancer since 2008, writing for, amongst others, a radio station, several Christian charities, an estate agent, a florist and a trainer. She is the author of the Isabella M Smugge novel series about a pretentious influencer who moves to Suffolk from London, as well as a collection of short stories around minor characters in Pride and Prejudice, a book of poetry and a selection of her blogs from 2019-2023.

Years of gazing at photos of other people’s houses has given her a minor superpower. She can identify Farrow & Ball paint a mile off, hence the title of this talk. Ruth hasn’t had the usual writer’s journey and speaks honestly about how she got to the place she finds herself in now.
There is nothing she loves more than talking about writing, comedy, literature and all that goes with it, usually while wearing a statement gown and waving her hands around a lot.

The talk will finish at approximately 12 noon.

Tuesday 17th February 2026, 10am – 12pm

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 19th February 2026, 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm

Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5)

Tickets for both sessions available HERE 

Please book a ticket for every person attending even if you are just watching. 

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.

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

All Lego prizes are donated by Brickologists, Young Engineers.  

Further information here FUN DAYS WITH LEGO | brickologists  

Friday 20th February 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Friday 20th February, 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 7pm

Tickets: £28 available HERE

This event will end at approximately 9.30pm.

Friday 27th February 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Friday 27th February 2026 at 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 7pm

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.

Named after the old Northumbrian word for twilight, ‘The Darkening’ is made up of four North-East England-based members: Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, vocals), Amy Thatcher (accordion, synth, clogs, vocals), Tim Bloomer (guitar), Joe Truswell (drums, percussion); with Stef Conner from Cambridge (vocals, lyres). Together these dazzling musicians create musical magic; dynamic and unique “Ancient Northumbrian Futurism”.

Based in the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall yet reaching out to the wider world, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years.

Songs range from themes of freedom, nature and venturing out into the world after times of darkness, to a Roman inscription with links to Libya and Syria magnetically pulled into the 21st century with glorious vocal harmonies and the wildest of piping.

LIVE REVIEWS:
“…tremendously energising, polished and thought-provoking” Americana-UK.
“Dynamic and breathless jigs and spins… this is the energy we want!” The List (Celtic Connections 2024).
“Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening hold Cropredy in the palm of their hand…”At The Barrier.
“… a euphoric experience… edgy, dark dance-based adventures, thoughtful mystical evocations, precise virtuoso instrumental wizardry and
magical, haunting soundscapes” Fatea.

Official website: kathryntickell.com
X: @kathryntickell
Instagram: kathryntickell
Facebook: kathryntickellpiper
Youtube:@TheKathrynTickell
Bandcamp: kathryntickell.bandcamp.com

Friday 13th March 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Saturday 14th March 2026 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: Free but please book. 

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

Richard Allenby-Pratt is an award-winning photographer who has been recording rural life in Suffolk for the last 8 years for ‘The Suffolk Project’ which can be viewed on instagram @thesuffolkproject or his website www.thesuffolkproject.co.uk

This year, much of Richard’s efforts have been directed at recording the changes in the landscape made by energy infrastructure works, and recording interviews with the people impacted by them. This project is now supported by East Suffolk District Councillors, in collaboration with The Long Shop Museum, Leiston.

In his ‘Love Letter to East Suffolk’ series of talks, Richard is sharing his photographs of East Suffolk and talking about what he has learned along the way: about the landscapes, wildlife, people, traditions and industries of the coastal area. He’s also introducing his ‘impacts’ project and offering the opportunity for people to tell their own stories.

Refreshments will be available to purchase at the bar.

Saturday 14th March 2026 at 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 7.00pm

Tickets: £28

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

Zervas & Pepper present:
This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present ‘This Flight Tonight’ an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.

Featuring songs such as ‘California’, ‘Blue’, ‘Woodstock’ ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Coyote’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, ‘A Case Of You’, and many more.
Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists of the modern age, rising to stardom in the late 1960’s, Her music and songwriting is the jewel in the crown of the Woodstock generation. Bursting onto the scene with a sound entirely her own, Joni earned the respect of her musical peers and the love of her audiences Worldwide.

Mitchell’s albums and songs are widely recognised as masterpieces, standards that would become the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans throughout the world and continue to draw and inspire new generations of fans.

Zervas & Pepper are Welsh Singer/Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper. They have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally.

The duo and their recording/touring band enjoy cult success on the UK and European Folk/Americana scene and have released five critically-acclaimed studio albums and undertaken countless live headline and support tours, receiving strong national and international network radio support throughout their career and their original music garnering praise and accolades from the likes of CSN&Y legend David Crosby, BBC DJ’s Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and Don Letts.

‘This Flight Tonight’ is a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s music that the duo have had in the making for many years, and now 2023 will see them finally take this show on the road for the first time.

The carefully-crafted set list will feature songs from Joni’s million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For The Roses, Court and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release ‘Blue’.

Friday 20th March 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Friday 20th March 2026 at 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 6.45pm

Tickets: £19.95

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

Renowned for his performances in Pantomime, local funny-man Wayne Burns makes a welcome appearance on Aldeburgh’s Jubilee Hall stage with an evening of adult comedy and general nonsense.

Be prepared for chaotic comedy, as Wayne performs mischievous magic, delivers disorder with a host of props and puppets and serves up shrieks of laughter with his saucy and often spontaneous sense of humour.

The show also includes live music from the fabulous Flashdance 80s Band.

(18+) If easily offended, please sit in the front!

Saturday 21st March 2026 at 3pm

Doors open at 2.30pm

Tickets: £10 (plus £1 booking fee)

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

Enjoy a captivating afternoon of chamber music performed by Ipswich School’s award-winning ensembles.

The Music Department at Ipswich School nurtures a genuine love of music in an environment where every pupil can thrive, and those with exceptional commitment can truly excel. This special concert celebrates the outstanding achievements of our young musicians, whose dedication has earned national recognition at the Pro Corda Chamber Music Festival, with several groups reaching the finals and two quartets winning their age categories.

Chamber music lies at the heart of Ipswich School’s instrumental provision, running alongside two full symphony orchestras. It plays a vital role in developing musicianship, fostering collaboration, creativity, and expressive performance. This concert offers a wonderful opportunity to hear some of the most talented young performers in the region presenting a programme of well-known chamber works. Join us for what promises to be an inspiring afternoon of exceptional music-making.

Programme to include: 
Beethoven Quartet in C Minor, Opus 18, No. 4
Dohnanyi String Trio
Mendelssohn Piano Trio
Brahms Piano Quartet
Haydn Piano Trio in C Major, No. 43

This event will finish at approximately 4.15pm.

Friday 27th March 2026 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.

Multibuy offer 
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Saturday 28th March 2026 from 10am – 2pm 

Doors & bar open at 10am

Tickets: Free entry. £3 per item to be valued (payable on the day). 

The bar will be open serving hot and cold drinks and refreshments.

Clarke & Simpson Antiques Valuation Day

Curious about the history or value of your treasured items? Bring them along to our Antiques Valuation Day, hosted by Clarke & Simpson Auctions.

Expert valuers will be on hand to appraise items within the following categories:

• Militaria/Medals
• Silver
• Jewellery

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover the hidden stories and potential worth of your possessions.

Plus Geoffrey Barfoot will be giving a short talk sharing insights into the world of Clarke & Simpson and the auction trade.

Whether you’re a collector, antiques enthusiast, or simply curious, come along for an enjoyable and informative day.

Saturday 28th March 2026 at 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 7.00pm

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.

A remarkably versatile and expansive guitarist/singer, encompassing swing, bebop, blues and everything between, Denny Ilett is also director of the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival.
Formerly with legendary New Orleans singer Lillian Boutté, Denny has recently received great acclaim for his appearances at Ronnie Scott’s fronting the Electric Lady Big Band in his jazz salute to Jimi Hendrix.

Expect an evening of swinging blues entertainment with Denny and the Jazz@Jubilee Trio.

Jazz@Jubilee Trio
Jim Watson – piano
Andy Crowdy – bass
George Double – drums

“A knock-out player…soulful and jazz-tinged” GUITARIST
“Comprehensive mastery of the guitar” THE WHITMAN REVIEW

Tuesday 31st March, 2pm

Doors open at 1.30pm

Tickets: £12 available HERE

Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 6pm

Doors open at 6pm, show begins 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.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of style, sparkle, and community spirit!

Step into the world of fashion as O&C Butcher and Fleur unveil their stunning women’s and men’s collections for spring/summer ’26. Join us to celebrate the latest styles, colours and outfits to see you through the season.

Enjoy bubbles on arrival, mingle with friends old and new, and soak up the atmosphere as familiar faces take to the catwalk in this fabulous local showcase. Afterwards you can enjoy some canapés, take a closer peek at the looks and meet the models!

All proceeds will go towards supporting the Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall, helping to keep this much-loved venue at the heart of our community.

Refreshments will be available to purchase at the bar throughout the evening.

It promises to be a night of fashion, fun, and fundraising you won’t want to miss!

Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April 2026

Friday 10th April 2026, 2pm & 6pm

Saturday 11th April 2026, 11am & 3pm

Sunday 12th April 2026, 11am

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance

Tickets: £17.50

Tickets are available here:

Friday 10th April, 2pm HERE

Friday 10th April, 6pm HERE

Saturday 11th April, 11am HERE

Saturday 11th April, 3pm HERE

Sunday 12th April, 11am HERE

Fly away to Neverland this Easter with our panto-perfect production of Peter Pan.

Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, the Lost Boys, and the ever-glamorous Tiger Lily for a swashbuckling, side-splitting, sparkle-filled adventure the whole family will love! With toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and just the right amount of fairy dust, this magical tale is packed with panto fun, larger-than-life characters, and a sprinkle of audience participation (oh yes it is!).

Whether you’re cheering the heroes or booing the baddies, this Easter holiday treat promises pixie-dusted pandemonium and flying fun for everyone.

Don’t miss the high-flying family show of the season – tickets are selling fast, so hook yours today.

Book now for a magical Easter escape – it’s a pantomime that’s simply never-to-be-missed!

Early-Bird Ticket Rate (until 1st January 2026): £15

Presented by Bright Sparks 

Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am – 1pm

Free entry

Come to our Spring Makers’ Market, for fine Suffolk produce and crafts.

This is a friendly market offering an excellent range of high-quality local produce and products.

Stall holders

If you are interested in booking a stall, please contact manager@aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk.

We are open to producers 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 producers may be put on a waiting list dependant on other confirmed stall holders and what they offer.

Friday 24th April 2026 at 11.00am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £15 (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.

A relaxed morning recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.

The Ward Piano Quartet
Nicholas Ward violin, Wendy Gudgin viola, Harriet Bennett cello, Tim Carey piano

Programme to include:
Faure Piano Quartet
Mozart Piano Quartet in E flat major

The event ends at approximately 12.00 noon.

Friday 24th April 2026 at 7.30pm

Doors & bar open at 7.00pm

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.

Sefo Kanuteh, with his versatile mastery of the kora, balafon, and voice, is making waves across the UK’s vibrant Mande music scene. Rooted in the musical traditions of the Mande heartland of West Africa, Sefo has been based in the UK since 2011. In addition to his regular solo performances, he is the founder of the popular ensemble Meriya Band.

A specialist in the kora, a sweet-sounding West African harp, and the balafon, a traditional wooden xylophone, Sefo brings to life two of the core instruments of Mande griot music, alongside the ngoni.

Over the past decade, the kora has seen a surge in popularity in the UK and across the world music industry, celebrated for its ability to blend seamlessly with a wide range of genres. While deeply rooted in traditional repertoire, Sefo expands its possibilities through his exploration of Latin, reggae, jazz, and blues influences.

www.sefokanuteh.com

@artslaolam

Saturday 25th April 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.

Join us for an inspiring and creative talk with Lois Gunn, celebrated Woodbridge potter, jewellery maker, and winner of The Great Pottery Throwdown 2023. She is known for her unique stoneware clay pieces which frequently combine thrown and sculpted forms, featuring intricate and graphic decoration with fun elements.

In conversation with curator Devi Singh, Lois will share insights into her artistic journey and also discuss the techniques, materials and inspirations that inform both her ceramics and jewellery. As well as an exciting glimpse behind the scenes of her time on the popular TV series, learning how the challenges, pressure and camaraderie shaped her work and confidence as a maker.

There will be a selection of her products on sale after the talk.

See Lois’ work at www.loisgunn.com

The talk will finish at approximately 12 noon.

Saturday 2nd May 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.

2026 marks a significant milestone, the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth.

This talk by Patricia Hodgkins of the National Trust, begins with a look at Flatford as it stands today, where every building in the small hamlet is now under the care of the Trust. Much of the surrounding Stour Valley is also owned by them, though not in its entirety.

Through a series of familiar paintings and related sketches, we’ll explore Constable’s life in Suffolk, his artistic methods, and how he balanced his work between London and his beloved Suffolk landscape.

Finally, in this special anniversary year, we’ll consider how Constable’s art came to capture the hearts of the English public and earned its enduring place in the nation’s affection.

Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Doors open at 2pm & 7pm

Tickets: £10 (plus £1 booking fee)

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

John is worried he will be forgotten after he’s passed on. When his troubled grandson comes to visit, he decides to share his life story, hoping to inspire him. But can John’s history really connect with the “youth of today”?

Reflex Theatre revives this local tale of love, conflict, loss and hope that spans generations and beyond.

Nominated for two 2024 Norfolk Arts Awards (New Writing & Theatre Award)

There will be a post-show discussion with the cast and director after each performance.

“Captivating. Wonderful storytelling and acting.” East Anglian Theatre Podcast

“A brilliant, beautiful play of such poignance…” Peter Steward

“Neatly crafted, a charming and gentle play…” Cultivated

This production has been made possible with funding from Alan Boswell Charitable Trust, East Suffolk Council, Hornsea 3 Community Fund and Norfolk Community Foundation.

This performance is 70 minutes long with no interval.

Sunday 10th May 2026 at 4pm

Doors open at 3.30pm

Tickets: £15 (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.

A relaxed morning recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.

Kathryn Parry violin

Jody Hughes cello

Jonathan Rutherford piano

Programme
Schubert Piano Trio in B flat major D.898

The event ends at approximately 5pm.

Friday 15th May 2026, 7.30pm

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.

Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail, making them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.

The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts.

For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK.
No other Dire Straits tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live.

The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.

Saturday 16th May 2026 at 7pm

Doors 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.

Experience an extraordinary evening of music as world-renowned violinist Danny Koo from South Korea joins celebrated violist Meghan Cassidy and the acclaimed Orion Orchestra.

Fresh from enchanting London audiences with their breathtaking performance at Cadogan Hall, the Orion Orchestra brings their passion and artistry to the stage in Suffolk.

Founded to empower the next generation of musicians, the Orion Orchestra bridges the gap between study and the professional world, while inspiring audiences of all ages through dynamic, accessible performances.

Programme
W.A. Mozart,  Sinfonia Concertante
Antonio Vivaldi,  The Four Seasons

The evening will be presented by Rob Rinder.

Proceeds will go to the Alde and Ore Association and Suffolk Energy Action Solutions

Friday 22nd May 2026 at 11am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £15 (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.

A relaxed morning recital, part of a series featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.

Programme

French Suite  William Alwyn
Flute, Violin, Viola & Harp

Arioso J. S. Bach
Apres un Reve  Faure
Viola & Harp

Romance  Rubinstein
Elegia Tedeschi
Violin & Harp

Variations for Flute on a Theme from Rossini’s La Cenerentola Chopin
Flute & Harp

Irish Suite  William Alwyn
Flute, Violin, Viola & Harp

The Goldcrest Ensemble 
Duke Dobing flute
Michael Dolan violin
Raphael Hurwitz viola
Miriam Keogh harp

The event ends at approximately 11.50am.

The Goldcrest Ensemble
The Goldcrest Ensemble was formed in 2016 by Miriam Keogh and Duke Dobing, to perform mixed ensemble, harp-based chamber music from the 18th to the 21st century.

Duke Dobing, flute made his debut with the English Chamber Orchestra aged 18,  participating in several Aldeburgh Festival concerts and recordings conducted by Benjamin Britten.  Duke played as Guest Principal Flute with most of London’s major orchestras and was Principal Flute of City of London Sinfonia (CLS), appearing as soloist throughout the UK and abroad, giving many broadcasts including the UK première of Jean Françaix’s Double Concerto.  The BBC chose Duke as flute soloist in Radio 3’s “A Breath of Virtuosity” series, playing concertos by Mozart and Nigel Osborne.  John Rutter composed his Suite Antique for flute and strings for Duke, who gave its world première and recorded it for John’s Collegium label. For three decades, Duke was a member of the Vega Wind Quintet, one of the UK’s leading wind ensembles. In 2000, Duke changed career, successively becoming full-time Director of Development at CLS (2000-2004), Aldeburgh Music – now Britten-Pears Arts (2004- 2009), and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (2009-2012), returning to Aldeburgh Music as Fundraising Adviser for the Britten Centenary. In 2004, The Duchess of Kent invited Duke to become a founder trustee of her charity Future Talent, a position he held for ten years, the last four as Deputy Chair. Duke now concentrates on performance as soloist and in chamber music.

Michael Dolan was born in Scotland and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.  Michael plays the violin and viola. After completing his studies, he joined the Scottish National Orchestra and subsequently was appointed Assistant Leader of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.  Later he was invited to join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, where he became Co-Principal Second Violin.  After a busy, successful career in London and touring the world he moved to Suffolk.  Michael has led the Prometheus Orchestra for seven years and enjoys playing chamber music with the many fine musicians based in Suffolk.

Raphael Hurwitz, viola studied the viola with Jonathan Barritt at the Junior Royal Academy of Music and began his career as section leader of the National Youth Strings Orchestra, London International Orchestra and subsequently went on to form the London FILMharmonic Orchestra in 2012. As a prominent multi-instrumentalist, his work has taken him around the world as well as performing in many West-End shows and independent theatre as a freelance Musical Director. Raphael has also worked in collaboration with Pizza Express Jazz Club Dean Street and King’s Place for the Global Music Foundation.  As well as performing chamber music, Raphael also works as a dealer and specialist in fine instruments and bows.

Miriam Keogh, harp was born in Dublin into a large musical family; both her parents were professional musicians.  Miriam was awarded a Countess of Munster Trust Scholarship to study the harp with Osian Ellis at the Royal Academy of Music, and she undertook further studies with Renata Scheffel-Stein.  As a freelance harpist her career has taken her to many countries including the USA, Europe and the Far East as Guest Principal harpist with leading orchestras, including The London Symphony Orchestra, The Philharmonia and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  Miriam was awarded an ARAM by the Royal Academy of Music “for achieving distinction in the profession”.  As well as performing chamber music with several groups, Miriam enjoys teaching at the Royal Academy of Music, coaching for various youth orchestras, organising master classes and summer schools and has a busy private teaching practice.

Friday 22nd May 2026, 7.30pm

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.

Get ready for a heart-steeped night of Australian country music as two powerhouse acts share the spotlight: Charlotte Le Lievre and the Double Dole Stringband. Together, they deliver a double headliner built for anyone who loves twang, truth, and a good yarn. Expect harmonies that wrap around you, tunes that travel from tender to rollicking, and a night that celebrates the beating heart of Australia’s country tradition.

Charlotte Le Lievre writes country songs that cut deep — honest, raw, and grounded in real life. With a voice that’s equal parts vulnerable and commanding, her music pulls from early country and folk traditions to make sense of grief, joy, resistance, and the stories we carry.
Charlotte spent her 20s hitchhiking, living at blockades in remote corners of the continent, and learning how to live with grief. Her style and sound combine the richness of that life experience with a deep admiration for the roots of country and folk music.

Double Dole Stringband play innovative, original and driving old-time tunes. Holding down the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and vocals ranging sweet to rowdy, they’ve become stalwarts at venues around their hometown of Naarm/Melbourne, as well as folk festivals across the continent. Inspired by death, political discourse, animus for police and love of native birds, DDSB will have you tapping your toes so hard you’ll forget about your misspent taxes.

Friday 5th June 2026 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.

The singular songs of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, aka Steely Dan, combine cryptic, pungent lyrics with sophisticated music deeply influenced by, in their own words, “the best jazz players of the ‘50s and ‘60s”. Steely Jazz (aka the Chris Ingham Quintet) re-examines the Dan canon in a poignant, edifying and exciting show, featuring tracks from the quintet’s acclaimed album Walter/Donald. Famous classics (“Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”, “Josie”, “Reelin’ in the Years”) juxtapose deep cuts from the nine Steely Dan albums 1972-2003 in a fresh, exciting celebration of two giants of 20th Century popular song.

Chris Ingham vocal, piano, guitar
Simon Bates saxophone
Freddie Gavita trumpet
Geoff Gascoyne double bass
George Double drums, vocal
+ special guest
Jim Watson organ

“Ingham brings it off…wonderful songs carefully turned” THE BLUE MOMENT
“Excellent interpretations, full of riches” JAZZ JOURNAL
“This quintet is a cut above” **** MOJO
“Compelling – the same, but different, magnetism of the originals”
BEBOP SPOKEN HERE
“Brings the songs to life in a jazz group context in a remarkable way” UK JAZZ NEWS

Watch the Steely Jazz trailer here
Watch the Walter/Donald trailer here ​

Sunday 7th June 2026 at 4pm

Doors open at 3.30pm

Tickets: £15 (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.

A relaxed afternoon recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.

Delightful Companions
Caroline Radcliffe recorder and Baroque oboe
Liz Page recorder
Elly Harrison Baroque violin
Jody Hughes Baroque cello
Julian Larkin harpsichord

Programme TBC
Music from the early 18th century.
The event ends at approximately 5pm.

Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11am 

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £25, £17.50; under 25s half price

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Friday 3rd July 2026 at 11am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £15 (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.

A relaxed morning recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.

Programme & musicians to be confirmed.

The event ends at approximately 12 noon.

Tuesday 6th October 2026, 7pm

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 the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age.
How did a weather forecast for mariners capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?

Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what all those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares rip-roaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.

Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter of a million copies, this pacy, moving and hilarious show is selling out theatres up and down the land as it takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland. Attention All Shipping guarantees the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.

“Charlie Connelly is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in a studio with…He has a natural wit that doesn’t get crushed by an over-zealous ego with a lovely personality attached to it.” Fi Glover, broadcaster
“Charlie is always warm, funny and engaging…I actually sent him a fan letter – and I’ve never done that to anyone in my life before.”  Bernard Sumner, New Order
“I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent. Sou’westers optional.” Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4

This performance will finish at approximately 9pm.

Saturday 10th October 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.

The jazz pianist, singer and bandleader and author of ‘Rough Guide to The Beatles’ dips in and out of his book, shares his experiences interviewing Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono and reflects on why the Beatles still matter to him, not to mention the rest of the world.

“Over and above his impish arpeggios, droll introductions and left-handed singing the thing that fascinates me about Mr. Ingham is his erudition” Jazz Journal

Chris Ingham
Rated by the Evening Standard as “one of Britain’s best singer-pianists”, Chris has performed over 300 festival and club performances of his repertoire shows and has released five acclaimed CDs: Hoagy, Hoagy II, Dudley, Stan and recently Walter/Donald, his jazz quintet interpretations of Steely Dan songs. He is musical director of film song group Jazz at the Movies and classic modern jazz sextet Rebop. Chris is also a record producer (Ruthie Henshall, Joanna Eden), author (Rough Guide to The Beatles and Rough Guide to Frank Sinatra) and TV composer (Wartime Crime, How The Beatles Changed The World, Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind). Based in East Anglia, he curates jazz clubs in Diss (The Corn Hall) and Bury St Edmunds (Hunter Club).

This talk will finish at approximately 12 noon.

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.