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

NewsLast updated 20 August, 2024

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20 August, 2024

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.

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Ellisons announces sponsorship of Ipswich Sports Club

NewsLast updated 14 April, 2025

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14 April, 2025

Local law firm Ellisons is backing Ipswich Sports Club to help make sport accessible to all, including schools, disabled individuals and disadvantaged community members.

Why it matters: Without sponsorship support, the Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) would struggle to maintain its current level of access, facilities and programmes for the local community.

In their words: "The support from Ellisons, alongside our other sponsors, is absolutely invaluable. Without their generosity, we simply wouldn't be able to offer the same level of access, facilities and programmes," said Andy Isles, Chairman of Ipswich Sports Club .

Guy Longhurst, Lorna Denton-Cardew, George Burley, Andy Isles and Simone DowsingEllisons

The bigger picture: Ipswich Sports Club has established itself as a cornerstone of local sport, offering various activities and developing talent from grassroots to professional levels.

The club has produced elite athletes and regularly hosts prestigious international tournaments.

What they're saying: "We're incredibly proud to sponsor a club with such a strong reputation for developing talent and attracting international tournaments," said Guy Longhurst , Managing Partner at Ellisons .

"Sport has a unique ability to unite communities, you only have to look at ITFC at the moment for proof of that, so it's crucial that organisations like Ipswich Sports Club continue to thrive," he added.

Longhurst also noted a personal benefit to the partnership: "I also love a game of Padel and see this as a great excuse to make use of the facilities myself!"

The bottom line: This partnership reflects the latest commitment from Ellisons to support community initiatives with lasting impact, after just last week announcing their partnership with Brighten the Corners, whilst ensuring the sports club can provide an inclusive environment for enthusiasts of all abilities.