More than 1,000 tickets have already been sold for an annual comedy and music show that raises hundreds of thousands for the region's children's hospice.
Happy Christmas Ipswich 6, set to take place on Thursday, December 4, at the Ipswich Regent will be headlined by comedian Tim Vine.
The show will also feature performances from Suffolk’s Royal Hospital School Drummers and 20-year-old jazz pianist Oscar Lyons from Bury St Edmunds.
Griff Rhys Jones, a patron of EACH, has spearheaded the show since its inception.
Ali Butler, EACH’s senior community fundraiser for Suffolk, said: "To have sold two-thirds of the tickets already is remarkable, equating to over £50,000 in revenue.
"We’re delighted, and, with many more acts to announce in the coming weeks, my advice would be to get in quick if you’d like to come.
"These fantastic shows have raised a total of over half a million pounds for EACH since the first one in 2019.
"At a time when funding challenges couldn’t be tougher, we’re also so thankful to everyone who comes along and supports us every year.
"The money raised makes such a monumental difference to our work caring for children and supporting families across East Anglia."
Last year’s show raised a record-breaking £146,500.
It featured performances from Ruth Jones, comedians David Baddiel, Omid Djalili and Joe Pasquale, as well as West End and Broadway performer Ruthie Henshall.
December’s show will be the first performance since a major redevelopment project at The Regent.
The theatre, which has a capacity of 1,551, has been closed since May.
Happy Christmas Ipswich 6 is being supported by headline sponsor Richard Johnston Ltd.
Tickets are available, with VIP tickets — including a premium seat, a complimentary brochure, parking and a pre-event drinks reception — priced at £200.
VIP tickets can be bought by emailing Alison.Lansdowne@each.org.uk
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