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How to buy Ricky Gervais Mortality tickets at the Regent

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Comedian Ricky Gervais will return to Ipswich in January with his new show, Mortality. Tickets for the performance at the Regent Theatre will go on sale tomorrow and are expected to sell out quickly.

The big picture: Award-winning comedian Ricky Gervais, creator of hit shows like The Office and After Life, is set to perform in Ipswich as part of his latest tour.

This marks Gervais' return to Ipswich following his Armageddon tour in November 2022, giving local fans another chance to see the acclaimed comedian live.

Ricky Gervais Mortality Tour
Ricky Gervais Mortality TourIpswich Regent Theatre

Key details:

  • The show is scheduled for Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 7:30pm at the Ipswich Regent Theatre.

  • Tickets priced at £41.25 plus a £1.70 restoration levy go on sale Friday at 10am.

  • There's a limit of 6 tickets per person, and household.

What they're saying: "We're all gonna die. May as well have a laugh about it. Mortality looks at the absurdities of life. And death. Bring it on," Gervais said about the new show.

How to buy tickets:

The bottom line: With Gervais' track record of sellout shows and critical acclaim, demand for tickets is likely to be high. Fans should be prepared when sales open tomorrow morning.

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Tools worth thousands stolen from vehicles at Ipswich business

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Four vehicles were broken into at a Wherstead Road business on Wednesday evening, with thieves taking Makita, DeWalt and other branded power tools.

Why it matters: Over 30 valuable items, including power tools, batteries and chargers were stolen – a significant loss for the business.

CCTV image of a burglary at a business on Wherstead Road in Ipswich
CCTV image of a burglary at a business on Wherstead Road in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

The details: Suffolk Police report that three unknown offenders entered the premises between 5.45pm and 7.15pm on Wednesday 19 February, before smashing the windows of four vehicles to remove the tools.

Among the stolen items were:

  • Multiple Makita impact wrenches, drills, and a reciprocating saw

  • 15 Makita 18v batteries and four battery chargers

  • DeWalt tools and batteries

  • A Stihl battery disc cut off saw

  • A Bosch disc grinder

  • A Stabila spirit level

One suspect is described as wearing light-coloured trainers and a light-coloured baseball cap. No descriptions were provided for other suspects.

What's next: Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the crime, which has been given the reference number 37/9608/25.

The bottom line: Anyone with information can contact Suffolk Police via their website, by calling 101, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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