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Tickets selling fast for star-studded Moulin Rouge tribute at the Ipswich Regent

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Tickets to "Come What May," a dazzling celebration of the iconic movie-musical Moulin Rouge, which will play at the Regent Theatre on 6 October 2024, are selling fast.

The big picture: "Come What May" aims to recreate the atmosphere of Paris and the Moulin Rouge in Ipswich. The production features TV personalities and West End performers in a show inspired by the iconic film, offering local residents entertainment usually found in larger cities.

Promotional image for Come What May
Come What MayRegent Theatre

Key details:

  • EastEnders actress Jazzy Phoenix joins the cast alongside Strictly's AJ Pritchard and Love Island's Curtis Pritchard

  • The show includes songs from Moulin Rouge such as "Come What May," "Your Song," and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"

  • Producers say audiences can expect additional songs from other modern movie musicals

  • Sisco Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor, and Live Nation are backing the production

What they're saying: Producers describe the show as "a journey back in time, full of dreams, adventure, and, above all, love."

BBC Radio called it, "Sensational from start to finish."

Book fast: We advise booking tickets soon due to high demand. You can find more information about the production and book tickets here.

Police reveal Billy McNicholl died from head injuries and a single stab wound in an 'isolated' attack

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A post-mortem has revealed that William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich home. Police continue to appeal for witnesses as the murder investigation enters its second week.

The details: Officers discovered McNicholl's body at his home on Hawthorn Drive shortly before 18:00 on New Years Day:

  • Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry

  • A police cordon remains in place near the junction with Marigold Avenue

  • Investigators are particularly interested in any suspicious activity between 24 December and 1 January

William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog
William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich homeAmy Clarke

What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Mike Brown of the Joint Major Investigations Team said: “We continue to appeal for anyone with any information to come forward while the murder inquiry into the death of Billy continues.

“Billy’s family are being supported by specially trained officers through what is an extremely distressing time for them.

“A large number of officers and staff have already been involved in the investigation, with searches, house-to-house and CCTV enquiries taking place. Residents should expect to see a continued increased police presence over the coming days.

“We are exploring all and any lines of enquiry and currently believe this to be an isolated incident and I would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small you think it may be, to get in touch with police.”

How to help:

  • Contact police on 101 quoting reference 37/162/25

  • Submit information via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1

  • Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

  • Use Crimestoppers' online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

The bottom line: While police believe this is an isolated incident, they are conducting extensive searches, house-to-house inquiries and CCTV analysis. Residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.

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