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Barber shop replaces Wake Up Coffee after brief four-month run

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A new barber shop has taken over the Dogs Head Street premises where Wake Up Coffee suddenly closed after just four months of operation.

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Suli Barber on Dogs Head Street in IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Suli Barber becomes the fourth barber shop for the owner, who already operates Pro Style Barbers in Kesgrave and two other locations in town.

The site had previously been empty after Betfred's departure. Wake Up Coffee took over the lease in September 2024, but the coffee shop lasted just four months before the owner shut its doors and replaced it with his fourth barber shop.

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Heavy metal cello meets contemporary dance in Bach Reimagined

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One of Europe's premier touring dance companies teams up with a Canadian cellist for a groundbreaking performance in Ipswich this April.

Why it matters: The collaboration between James Wilton Dance and cellist Raphael Weinroth Browne creates a unique fusion of super athletic contemporary dance and driving heavy metal cello that promises a visual and sonic spectacle.

Bach Reimagined at DanceEast
Bach Reimagined at DanceEastJames Wilton Dance

The details: Bach Reimagined will be performed at the Jerwood DanceHouse on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 April, with both shows starting at 19:30.

The production explores "everything from Bach's means of composition as a form of divine worship, to the scientific advancements of his contemporary Sir Isaac Newton," according to DanceEast.

"Light will be split, gravity will be discovered and the world will be forever changed."

By the numbers:

  • Tickets are priced from £18, with concessions from £14

  • Special £10 tickets are available for under-25s attending on Saturday 26 April

  • Discount code SPRING25 can be used to redeem this offer

What to look out for: James Wilton Dance's "super athletic, flowing physicality accompanied by Browne's driving heavy metal cello, will create a visual and sonic spectacle that will leave audiences in awe of the epic combination of beauty and ferocity."

The bottom line: Those interested in attending can book tickets online or by calling 01473 295230, with special discounts available for younger audiences experiencing the performance for the first time this spring.

You can book your tickets here.

James Wilton Dance | Bach Reimagined

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