Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds:
Around the World in 80 Days: The classic Victorian tale of derring-do that follows adventurer Phileas Fogg around the globe in order to win a bet but he has Scotland Yard’s finest detective on his tail. A family show written for the Theatre Royal, played in a fast-paced, mad-cap style by three actors switching a lot of hats. Runs from May 21-June 5.
Philip and Robert Glenister will be hosting a fund-raising evening at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds on May 23.
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Philip and Robert Glenister: In Conversation: The acting brothers and supporters od the Theatre Royal will talk about life, love, acting, theatre and appearing in such classic TV shows as Hustle, Spooks, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes and Living The Dream. The evening will be hosted by Look East’s Susie Fowler-Watt. The fund-raising evening will be on May 23.
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds:
Around the World in 80 Days: The classic Victorian tale of derring-do that follows adventurer Phileas Fogg around the globe in order to win a bet but he has Scotland Yard’s finest detective on his tail. A family show written for the Theatre Royal, played in a fast-paced, mad-cap style by three actors switching a lot of hats. Runs from May 21-June 5.
Philip and Robert Glenister will be hosting a fund-raising evening at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds on May 23.
- Credit: Theatre Royal
Philip and Robert Glenister: In Conversation: The acting brothers and supporters od the Theatre Royal will talk about life, love, acting, theatre and appearing in such classic TV shows as Hustle, Spooks, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes and Living The Dream. The evening will be hosted by Look East’s Susie Fowler-Watt. The fund-raising evening will be on May 23.
There’s nothing inclusive about a Brit Awards that ignores rock
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Pop galore: Dua Lipa with Little Mix
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There was much to celebrate about Tuesday night’s Brit Awards. The triumph of female performers was long overdue: six out of the seven winners in mixed-gender categories were women. Then there was the return of live music after 14 months of silence. That this happened in front of a limited audience of NHS key workers made it all the more special. But there was something even more notable in its absence than a full crowd: anything remotely resembling rock music.
UK events are back as BRIT Awards pay tribute to 2,500 key workers
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Arlo Parks
One of the nominees for the prestigious UK music award is British singer-songwriter Arlo Parks, whose real name is Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho. The acclaimed newcomer, who is one quarter Chadian, one quarter French and half Nigerian, released her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams in 2021.
Olivia Rodrigo and Dua Lipa to star at landmark Brit Awards
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11/05/2021 - 08:20 The Brit Awards will welcome thousands of live guests for the first time in two years Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS AFP/File 3 min
London (AFP)
Rising stars Arlo Parks and Olivia Rodrigo are among the artists performing to 4,000 guests at Tuesday s Brit Awards, where soul singer Celeste and hit machine Dua Lipa are both tipped to win big.
The ceremony is the biggest night in British pop music, and will welcome thousands of live guests for the first time in two years as part of the government s pilot scheme easing coronavirus restrictions.