Iconic stadium rock anthems, an award-winning international stand-up comedian and everyone’s favourite fairytale dwarves are among the fantastic performances taking to the Ipswich Civic Centre stage this month.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the Ipswich Civic Centre has six must-see September shows ready to entertain audiences of all ages.
“From Dreams, a spectacular tribute show to Fleetwood Mac, to Menopause: The Musical as well as some of Queen’s biggest hits in the post-apocalyptic stage comedy We Will Rock, there is something for everyone at Ipswich Civic Centre in September,” Cr Fechner said.
“There are also shows to entertain the family during the school holidays with Shrek: The Musical and Snow White and the Seven Cool Dudes part of the line-up of entertainment coming to the Civic Centre.
“So, gather up your friends, family or colleagues and check out what the Ipswich Civic Centre has to offer this September.”
We Will Rock You
Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 September
This high-octane rock musical combines the stadium hits of rock legends Queen (‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘We are the Champions’ and many more) alongside the mischievous pen of writer Ben Elton (Blackadder, Young Ones).
With a live professional rock band on stage and a cast of 32 accomplished performers, this post-apocalyptic comedy will have you rocking out of your seats.
Book your tickets here.
Snow White and the Seven Cool Dudes
Wednesday 14 September, 6pm
During this interactive production, children will enjoy the opportunity of role-play as they are invited to become a variety of characters, including The Cool Dudes who love to rap!
Book your tickets here.
Shrek: The Musical
Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 September, 11am and 6pm daily
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Book your tickets here.
Menopause: The Musical
Friday 23 September, 7.30 pm
Saturday 24 September, 2pm and 7.30pm
Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical is a celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”. This side-splitting musical parody set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles.
Book your tickets here.
Stitch in the ‘swich – September
Friday 30 September, 8pm
MC Anthony Lamond brings comedy to Ipswich in the monthly Stitch in the ‘swich series. The September gig will feature award-winning international comedian Chris Radburn, in-demand comic Matt Ford and local funny woman Fran Mulcahy.
Book your tickets here.
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
Friday 30 September, 8pm
Relive one of the legendary bands and performers of the 70s and 80s with Dreams, a massive two-hour show paying tribute to one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac, and the solo career of their leading lady, Stevie Nicks.
Book your tickets here.
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