7 things to do in Ipswich this weekend
Why not take part in a DanceEast class this weekend? Picture: SU ANDERSON
Fill your weekend with things to do in Ipswich - here are the events taking place on February 24-25.
Crazy For You starring Claire Sweeney, Tom Chambers and Charlotte Wakefield. Picture: WATERMILL THEATRE - Credit: Archant
Crazy For You
The Ipswich Regent
February 24
Get ready for a high energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous show.
This is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers, Claire Sweeney and Charlotte Wakefield.
There will be two shows on Saturday - one at 2.30pm and one at 7.30pm.
To book tickets and watch a trailer visit the website. Read entertainment writer Wayne Savage’s chat with Claire Sweeney.
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey statue in St Nicholas Street. Picture: GREGG BROWN
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Thomas Wolsey Exhibition
Christchurch Mansion
February 24
Take your family on the Thomas Wolsey exhibition this weekend.
Explore some of the Ipswich Museums’ rarely displayed Tudor objects and delve deeper into Tudor Ipswich.
This exhibition brings together objects not seen before together outside of London.
To read more visit the website.
Take your little one to a DanceEast class. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN - Credit: Archant
Tots & Co
DanceEast
February 24
Take your little one to a class at DanceEast this weekend.
The Tots & Co classes are designed for one to three year-olds and their adults, and they will enhance your child’s co-ordination and rhythm.
There will be ribbons, hoops, balls and parachutes to take your child on an exciting dancing journey.
To find out more about the course visit the website.
Watch your children learn to dance. Picture: PHIL MORLEY - Credit: Archant
Creative Hip Hop
DanceEast
February 24
If you have a seven to 11 year old this could be the perfect course for them.
Students will learn how to interact with other dancers and how to express themselves through movement.
Beginning with an aerobic warm up, followed by technique practice and a great routine.
This class is for all abilities, you can find out more here.
Keep your children entertained by taking them to see something at the New Wolsey Theatre. Picture: CARL LAMB - Credit: Archant
Storymaker - Little Story
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
February 24
One for the little ones to enjoy.
If you have a three or four year old that loves silly stories and tremendous tales then you have got to come to meet the Storymaker.
Mums, dads, grans, grandads and siblings can all take part too.
To read more about the event visit the website.
Learn more about Ipswich with your family. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
The Making of Ipswich
Ipswich Art Gallery
February 25
Learn more about the story of Ipswich this weekend with your family.
This free exhibition will teach you about the people who have lived in Ipswich, show you stored collections and relive Ipswich memories.
Prepare to be fascinated.
To find our more visit the website.
Grab some popcorn and head to the cinema. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Ferdinand Movies For Juniors
Cineworld
February 25
Why not spend Sunday morning at the cinema? With Movies For Juniors you can take your children to see a film for as little as £3.25 a ticket.
Cineworld are showing Ferdinand as part of their Movies For Juniors this week, you can catch the film at 10.30am.
Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home.
Watch the adventure unravel with your family - to book tickets visit the website.
