Grapevine Magazine

Editor Apr 6, 2020

While we are forced to spend almost all our time indoors in order to help us stay safe and healthy, many people are using the time to learn new skills. Now the trailblazing Oak Circus Centre along with internationally renowned Lost in…
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Music

Forest Live Cancelled

Grapevine Editor Apr 3, 2020

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country has been cancelled. Forestry England statement: We are sorry to disappoint the Forest Live…
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Music

Stay Safe Online

Tony Bell Apr 3, 2020

Everyone is doing it. We have even listed when and where you can find them. (Overthere, on the right if viewing this on a big screen, down below if on a mobile!) Yes, everyone has gone online. This is a good thing. I hate to think…
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Music

Mystery Jets New Album + Rescheduled Tour

Editor Apr 1, 2020

The Mystery Jets new album, ‘A Billion Heartbeats’, will be released digitally on 3rd April (with physical copies available in June), following the album’s postponement last September due to lead singer Blaine Harrison’s ill health. ‘A…
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Music

The Subways – Rescheduled Shows

Grapevine Editor Mar 31, 2020

It is with regret that due to the escalating situation with regards to coronavirus in the UK and around the world The Subways shows in Norwich, Bristol, Portsmouth, Birmingham, Nottingham and London in March 2020 could not take place.…
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Music

The Handsome Family Rescheduled UK & Ireland Tour

Grapevine Editor Mar 31, 2020

Following the news that THE HANDSOME FAMILY had been forced to postpone their 2020 European tour dates, the rescheduled shows have now been confirmed for February / March 2021. Original tickets remain valid:…
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Music

Aldeburgh Festival Cancelled

Editor Mar 30, 2020

From Roger Wright, Chief Executive of Snape Maltings It is with enormous sadness that we have to cancel the 2020 Aldeburgh Festival. Given the current circumstances, this will not be a surprise. Nonetheless, we know how disappointing…
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Music

Grapevine Got da Blues!

Grapevine Editor Mar 28, 2020

It was our friends at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe who gave us the idea. They changed their logo on Facebook to NHS blue to show their support for the NHS. It was such a simple gesture that we thought we'd do the same. Our way of…
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Dance

Home Is Where The Dance Is…

Editor Mar 27, 2020

Amidst all the fear and uncertainty around Coronavirus, lockdowns and toilet roll shortages, we all need more reasons to be cheerful. DanceEast are keen to ensure access to their services remain possible for all during this period of…
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Music

Ipswich 102 – 40,000 Listeners Can’t Be Wrong

Editor Mar 25, 2020

Local commercial radio has changed significantly in recent years. National networks have emerged and programmes are beamed in from afar on what were previously local frequencies, but Ipswich is bucking the trend. When in summer 2018 the…
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Theatre

Princess Theatre Rescheduled Shows Update

Editor Mar 25, 2020

The Princess Theatre in Hunstanton have been very busy rescheduling shows to new dates for later in the year and 2021. Here are the new dates for the shows currently rescheduled: Michael Ball & Alfie Boe - Concert Screening…
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Theatre

Keeping The Arts Alive…

Molly Richardson Mar 24, 2020

We use the arts as our escapism; it’s an excuse for joy, laughter, connection and so much more. If we work together, we can do our best to ensure this trying time can be made easier. You might be sitting at home thinking ‘what can I do,…
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Theatre

Norfolk & Norwich Festival Cancelled

Editor Mar 23, 2020

Norfolk & Norwich Festival announces cancellation of 2020’s Festival due to take place Friday 8 to Sunday 24 May. The Norfolk & Norwich Festival has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Festival. Following Government advice…
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Music

Roachford Spring Tour Rescheduled & Album Postponed

Editor Mar 23, 2020

British singer, songwriter and musician Andrew Roachford has today regretfully announced that his UK tour, due to commence Thursday March 26, will be rescheduled for later in the year. BMG have also postponed the release of Roachford’s…
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Music

King King Rescheduled UK Tour

Editor Mar 23, 2020

King King are finally back on tour again. The Glaswegian rockers have rescheduled their UK tour dates and will tour the UK in October 2020 and February 2021. All tickets from the April 2020 UK tour will be valid. Tickets for all dates are…
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Music

Holt Festival on Hold until 2021

Editor Mar 23, 2020

Holt Festival 2020 has cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic – here is a message from Holt Festival Trustees... It is with enormous sadness and heavy hearts that we have taken the decision to cancel Holt Festival this year. …
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Music

Bad Touch – New Single & Re-scheduled Tour

Grapevine Editor Mar 20, 2020

New Wave of Classic Rock favorites Bad Touch release the music video for their new single “Strut” today. The single is taken from their upcoming studio album “Kiss The Sky” released by Marshall Records on Friday 19th June 2020. The new…
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Theatre

Norwich Theatre makes #RefundRescue appeal to theatregoers

Grapevine Editor Mar 20, 2020

Norwich Theatre chief executive Stephen Crocker has appealed to loyal theatregoers to help the organisation through the difficulties it will face with the closure of its three venues across the city during the Coronavirus crisis. He has…
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Music

What to do?

Tony Bell Mar 17, 2020

Trying to keep up with all the postponements and cancellations among our 4,000+ gig listings is proving to be quite a task, and if I am honest, a little depressing. It is not just that people can’t go out and enjoy themselves, but…
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Theatre

Ballet Theatre UK Return with Giselle

Editor Mar 17, 2020

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is delighted to welcome the popular Ballet Theatre UK back to the stage with their new tour of their critically acclaimed production of one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle (Wed 25 – Thu 26 Mar). …
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Theatre

Kevin Clifton To Star In Strictly Ballroom the Musical

Editor Mar 16, 2020

Former Strictly Come Dancing champion Kevin Clifton is to star in the 2020/2021 UK & Ireland tour of Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit Strictly Ballroom The Musical, playing the lead role of Scott Hastings. After seven glorious years on…
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Theatre

“An Exciting New Chapter” at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Editor Mar 16, 2020

The Board of Trustees of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds are delighted to announce the appointment of a new CEO/Artistic Director, Owen Calvert-Lyons. Owen comes to us with a wealth of experience having spent four years commissioning and…
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Theatre

Liz Jones – 8½ Stone & Still Full Of Issues!

Editor Mar 15, 2020

Liz Jones, the former fashion editor and much-read newspaper columnist, with more than 69 million readers around the globe, whose career has seen her guest in an episode of The Archers, and take part in Celebrity Big Brother, announces…
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Music

Bad Touch Announce New Album Ahead Of UK Tour

Editor Mar 14, 2020

New Wave of Classic Rock favorites Bad Touch are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album “Kiss The Sky” released by Marshall Records on Friday 19th June 2020. To celebrate, the band release their new single “Strut” on…
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Music

Naturally Insane! The Life of Dan Leno

Editor Mar 14, 2020

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is delighted to welcome Heritage Theatre with a production of a new play written and directed by David Slattery-Christie charting the life and times of a legendary music-hall comedian: Naturally Insane! The…
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