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Tickets to see comedian Chris McCausland at the Ipswich Regent selling fast

NewsLast updated 17 October, 2024

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

17 October, 2024

Stand-up star Chris McCausland is set to perform his brand-new show "Yonks!" at the Regent Theatre in Ipswich on 18 March 2025. The comedian, known for his sharp wit and TV appearances, promises another night of masterclass comedy.

Why it matters: McCausland's last tour was a sell-out, and his "rising star" status makes this a must-see event for comedy fans in Ipswich.

The big picture: Despite being called an "overnight success", McCausland has been honing his craft for over two decades, or as he puts it, "bloody yonks".

Chris McCausland Yonks! at the Ipswich Regent theatre — Chris McCausland will perform at the Ipswich Regent on 18 March 2025Ipswich Regent

Key details:

The show is part of McCausland's 2024 tour.
It promises to be another "masterclass in stand-up comedy".
Tickets are now on sale, with organisers encouraging early booking due to expected high demand.

McCausland's journey:

Started stand-up in 2003 at a new act night in Balham.
Won the Jongleurs J2O Last Laugh competition in his first year.
Took six shows to the Edinburgh Festival between 2005 and 2012.
Awarded the Creative Diversity Award for comedy by a Channel 4-led panel in 2011.

Television appearances:

A regular panellist on "Have I Got News for You" since 2019.
Hosted "Live at the Apollo" in January 2022.
Starred in Channel 4's reality show "Scared of the Dark" in April 2023.
Premiered his own chatshow, "The Chris McCausland Show", on ITV1 in June 2024.

Breaking barriers: He was the first blind contestant on "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2024 and hosted a four-part travelogue series, "The Wonders of the World I Can't See", in 2023.

The bottom line: With his unique perspective and growing popularity, McCausland's "Yonks!" has the potential to be a standout event in Ipswich's comedy calendar. Book your tickets before they go at https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/chris-mccausland-yonks/

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Heavy metal cello meets contemporary dance in Bach Reimagined

NewsLast updated 14 April, 2025

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

14 April, 2025

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 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.