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TV comedy stars to headline Trinity Park charity show in January

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Marcus Brigstocke and Angela Barnes will headline a charity comedy night at Trinity Park on 24 January, raising donations for Suffolk food banks.

The big picture: The event, organised by Glass Eye Comedy and The Dove Street Inn, aims to support food banks and community pop-up shops across Suffolk while delivering a night of entertainment.

Why it matters: Last year's event collected 400 bags of food from 250 attendees, demonstrating the significant impact such initiatives can have on local food poverty.

Stand Up 4 Food Banks
takes place on Friday, 24 January, at Trinity ParkGlass Eye Comedy

The details:

  • The event takes place on Friday, 24 January, at Trinity Park

  • Doors open at 18:00, with performances starting at 19:30

  • Features five comedians, including Suffolk local John Mann and circuit regular Mad Rob

  • Street food will be available from Patty Macs

  • Supported by Breheny Civil Engineers

The support: "We don't believe anyone should ever find themselves in a position where they don't have food in the cupboards or the essentials they need, and no child should go hungry," says organiser Louie Green.

"This is more than comedy; it's about showing the power of laughter and kindness to lift up our entire community."

How to attend: Tickets are available through Jokepit or via Glass Eye Comedy on Facebook, but move quickly – more than half have already sold.

Bottom line: The event combines entertainment with community support, aiming to surpass last year's food collection total while bringing nationally recognised comedians to Ipswich.

Stand Up 4 Food Banks at Trinity Park

Join TV favourites Marcus Brigstocke (Have I Got News For You, QI) and Angela Barnes (Mock the Week) for a night of comedy supporting Suffolk food banks.

  • Comedy
  • 24 January
  • 19:30
Stand Up 4 Food Banks
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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?

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The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.

Why it matters: Ipswich Town Football Club has applied for a variation of its licence at Portman Road. The application has requested boxing or wrestling entertainment to take place between 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, as well as 12:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

West Stand at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
West Stand at Portman Road stadium in IpswichHolly Woodard-Williams

What they're saying: Speaking with the BBC, an ITFC spokesperson said: "Following infrastructure improvements to Portman Road over the past couple of years, it will not be uncommon for the stadium to apply for various licences to host events across different sectors; this is just one of many that will start to appear."

For context: British heavyweight champion and Ipswich Town fan Fabio Wardley said it was his "dream" to fight at the ground.

In October 2024, Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk he wanted to fight at Portman Road, saying: "It's still the dream and it's on the cards".

"If anything it's closer than ever now because being with Frank Warren my promoter, he's done stadium shows before and he knows how to put them on.

"When it happens is still a massive question but pieces are definitely falling into place for this."

Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in IpswichAlamy

The bigger picture: Ipswich Town chief executive, Mark Ashton, said in November 2024 that the club had been in discussion with Wardley about appearing at the ground and that it was in the "pipeline" but not "imminent".

The details: The club has also requested to be permitted to include live music performances, playing of recorded music, dance performances as well as alcohol sales and late night refreshments.

Portman Road underwent a series of improvements last summer to prepare the ground for Premier League football, including new media facilities, more executive boxes and the introduction of safe standing areas at the ground for the first time.

What's next: Posters advertising the change have been put up in the area around the ground with people able to have their say on the change until 24 April.

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