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COMING IN JULY 2016Ferini Art Gallery Postcard Auction fundraiser for The SeagullFerini Art Gallery is delighted to once again be collaborating with The Seagull on a fundraising project. This time it’s the Ferini Art Gallery annual Pakefield Postcard Auction. Now in it’s third year - it raised just over £1000 for EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices) in 2014 and £2500 in 2015 for Lord Kitchener’s Memorial Holiday Centre. Ferini Art Gallery invite their artists to paint or create an original piece of art on a postcard size piece of card supplied by Thistles, another local company. You can see all the postcards in an exhibition at the Ferini Art Gallery shortly before the auction and make a pre-bid before the live auction which is to be held at Pakefield Church Hall (dates to be confirmed). We then make selection from those postcards and put together a calendar for the following year. We hope this year we can raise even more for our local theatre which we believe is the heart of our community offering a wide range of opportunities and events in all areas of the performing arts.

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Happy New Year! Well, here we are! Straight into 2016 with a new brochure, new shows,

plays, musical events and charity nights.For the next four months, our bucket collection supports the local company ‘Involve’. Please take the time to read inside about the wonderful things they are doing to support families and young people with additional needs in Lowestoft and the surrounding area. I am pleased (as punch) to announce that for the first time in many years the Seagull Theatre, with thanks to the Seagull Rep, will be presenting a full scale musical. The much loved cult-classic ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ will be on for six performances only so make sure you get your seats and join Audrey and Seymour down on ‘Skid Row’ For folk music lovers, we have so many treats in store for you! Phil Beer and Steve Knightly, both of the critically acclaimed ‘Show Of Hands’, as well as Martin Carthy are all performing in this brochure, we are thrilled to welcome them to The Seagull, so don’t delay in booking your tickets as they are sure to sell out quickly. Lots of other music events are happening too, so be sure to check them out, including our Open Mic Nights hosted by Chris Thurston. These are proving very popular and if you fancy a slot to perform then get in touch or just come along and hear the acts on offer. We also have plenty of plays booked in from near and far to provide us with some great entertainment. Be sure to catch as many of them as you can! We are very proud to play host to so many small theatre

companies and giving them the opportunity to showcase what they have produced. Eastern Angles are back with a fantastic drama set during the Second World War when the American Air Force came to town and changed the course of history. Definitely not one to miss. Who remembers the 80’s? The big hair, padded shoulders, those brat-pack films….well guess what? We are bringing back the most loved 80’s films this year and maybe even beyond, let’s face it the list is endless. Our first one is Ghostbusters, so make a note of the date and I will see you there. Our recent half-term clown workshop and circus show proved very popular with children and parents so we have got them back for February half term. Getting hold of clowns is a very tricky business so make sure you book early to be sure of a place on the workshop. In short, the range of entertainment, activities and opportunities is as varied and fun as ever. Welcoming new faces to our small venue is almost as exciting to us as welcoming back familiar faces. If you’re a new customer, a former regular or a bit of a ‘Lovie’, drop in and say hello. We’re always looking for new ways to engage with the community and for ways to invest in the people around us. If there is something you would like to see here, or a way in which you would like to be involved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Karen Read Venue Manager

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Sunday 3rd January FREE 7pm KaraokeAndy Davis hosts another family fun evening of Karaoke, featuring your most loved songs, so grab some friends and come on down to our relaxed foyer. The bar will be open for the people who may need a small amount of Dutch courage. This is free to watch and free to participate.

Thursday 21st January £3 7pm

LABYRINTH(1986)Another chance to see on the large screen the 1986 film starring David Bowie. A selfish 16 year old is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King.

Thursday 7th January £3 7pm

GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)For one night only your chance to watch the classic 1984 film. An infectiously fun blend of special effects and comedy with Bill Murray’s hilarious deadpan performance leading a cast of great comic turns.

Friday 8th January £3 7.30pm Open MicCalling all bands and acoustic acts! Book a slot to guarantee a set or just turn up on the night (no Guarantee that way!), just plug in and play. Covers or originals, all genres are welcome and those spectators that enjoy seeing bands in a warm and intimate setting, could witness some new emerging talent on each night!

Saturday 23rd January £7.50 7.30pm

Gin CityGin City is a good time five piece boogie woogie blues and swing band. Driven by boogie woogie piano, harmonica and guitar. With fine musicianship and vocals from their female singer. The band has the ability to make you dance and generates a good feeling whenever and wherever they play. The band enjoy playing their music and that shows through to the audience. One not to be missed!

Sunday 24th January £12/£10(conc) 7.30pmBroad Roots presents

Martin CarthyLifetime Achievement Award – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014For over 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most

Sunday 10th January £4 7.30pmNew Words, Fresh Voices The Seagull’s bi-monthly performance platform for local poets and songwriters. Described as ‘a place of truth-telling which is the basis of all good poetry’, contributors explore what is good, bad and fascinating about being human – all told with refreshing honesty and good humour. If you would like to take part in this event, please contact Ian Fosten 07791 068080 or ian@fosten.com

Saturday 16th January £7/£5(conc) 7.30pm Single Shoe Productions presents

Crazy Glue They’re a happy couple with a car in the garage, a chicken in the pot and a child on the way. But is that enough to make love stick? CRAZY GLUE is a wordless play about the messy side of love told through physical comedy, mime and a 1930s soundtrack.

Tuesday 19th January £6 (£4 for River Waveney Trust Members) 7pm Dr. Edwina Beaumont (BSc DPhil) presents

Wildlife Near YouMy degree and doctorate are in botany. I am a Naturalist with an interest in anything alive. I was the RSPB group leader in Lowestoft for eight years and an active member of the Wild Flower society and Suffolk Wildlife Trust. I am also a keen photographer mostly photographing plants, birds, animals and insects. I show photographs and talk about local wildlife.

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Sunday 31st January FREE 7pm KaraokeAndy Davis hosts another family fun evening of Karaoke, featuring your most loved songs, so grab some friends and come on down to our relaxed foyer. The bar will be open for the people who may need a small amount of Dutch courage. This is free to watch and free to participate.

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Saturday 30th January £6 7.30pm

The MahatmasPsychedelic rock, meets dance and fuses with jazz In this heady, ever metamorphosing soundscape from the Mahatmas. This group of very talented, explorative musicians takes you on a musical journey as you experience the vibrant, pulsing rhythms, and evocative tones of “Music” for the mind, body and spirit. All set to a backdrop of visuals from the artiste known as Paul! Come and enjoy!

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enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. He’s a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. ‘Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all’ Q Magazine

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Tuesday 9th February £6(£4 for Waveney River Trust Members) 7pm Tony Brown presents:

The River Waveney And Its WildlifeLocal naturalist and Chairman of the River Waveney Trust Association now living in Kessingland. Has specialised interests in many aspects of nature and wildlife and gives wildlife talks on all aspects of natural history all over Norfolk and Suffolk. Has been a regular nature columnist in the Yarmouth Mercury for over twenty five years. Currently Chairman and Secretary of the Gorleston Nature Club and Secretary of the Lowestoft Field Club. Collects wildlife records of insects and fungi to add to the national database with several new species added.

Sunday 7th February £6/£5(conc) 7.30pm The Seagull Community Choir present

‘Summertime’ at the Seagull in February? ‘Well, Did You Evah!’Take a step back in time to the 1920’s and 30’s. The Seagull Community Choir will be singing some of the best loved classics by George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Please join us for a ‘S’wonderful’ evening that will ‘get under your skin’, ‘Let’s do it’ and raise money for the Seagull Theatre and our charity for this brochure ‘ Involve’.

Thursday 11th February £3 7pm

STAND BY ME(1986)It’s the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year old boys are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into woods to see it. Along the way they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right. Don’t miss the chance to see this cult

‘coming of age’ 1986 film on the big screen.

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Saturday 6th February £5 7.30pm The Larry Rooke ShowLarry Rooke & Co present their fun filled, action packed night! Songs, dances and even some sketches. With a huge variety there is something for everyone at this charity event so bring your family and friends down and enjoy an evening of entertainment and help us raise some money for Cancer Research UK.

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We are an established non-profit making Community Radio broadcasting from Southwold and Reydon and have two studios, one in a World War 2 bunker, based in St. Felix School and one overlooking the sea in theCasino at Gun Hill. We broadcast seven days a week with an approximate radius of 10 miles and are also Internet linked. Funding is from sponsorship for programmes, adverts, donations and by our own fundraising activities. Here at Blyth Valley we have volunteers from all ages and backgrounds and are always on the lookout for more! If you have some time and would like to be involved in one of the many aspects of radio life (no experience needed), including presenting, please get in touch with us.

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Tuesday 16th February £2 11am – 1pmFoolhardy Circus Company

Circus Skills Workshops are a fun way for children to spend an afternoon or morning. Playing with traditional circus props (juggling, diablo, tightrope, devil sticks, unicycle, balance poles, Pedal Gos, Fun Wheels, and plate spinning), in a relaxed semi-formal workshop structure. These sessions encourage perseverance, diligence, self discipline, hand-eye coordination, manipulation skills and dexterity. The carefully worked out structure means that children of all capabilities achieve something.Suitable from age 4 upwards.

Saturday 13th February £10(adults) £6.50(U14/conc) 3pmProf Kaos’ –Science Blast 2Prof Kaos is back... Returning to the Seagull for another explosive helping of cool science, chaos and bad jokes.From Arctic Explorer to Space explorer, 9 scientists 12 experiments, loads of explosions.The family show that likes to blow stuff upBook early to get the safe seats.

Sunday 21st February £13 7.30pm

Phil BeerOne of the UK’s most popular ambassadors for folk and roots music, dazzling multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer is perhaps best known for his highly successful partnership with Steve Knightley in top UK roots / acoustic outfit Show of Hands. Phil is equally popular in his solo incarnation. Touring frequently, he expertly demonstrates his virtuoso skills on slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, cello-mandolin, fiddle, mandolin and South American cuattro, not to mention contributing rich vocals to a range of traditional, roots and Americana material.

Tuesday 16th February £5 2pm Foolhardy Circus Company

“where have all the fleas gone”Cosmo, Lucas and Tom plus troupe take you on a zany journey through the madcap Foolhardy circus world, where anything could happen and usually does. Including happiness and laugher guaranteed for all ages. The much loved clowns Cosmo, Tom Fool and lucas Hardy take you on a veritable rollercoaster ride as they search in vain for the missing fleas. Polished clown routines, circus skills, tumbling and magic. Some beautiful moments of delicate clowning and lots of audience participation.

Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th February £5 7.30pmClown Gathering 2016 presents

A Clown Extravaganza!Hosted by the Foolhardy Circus Troupe, Cosmo, Master Lucas and Master Wilson will introduce you to some of the world’s finest clown acts. Watch the warmth of Arthur Pedlars ‘Arturo’, Ian Thoms

‘Gingernutt’, Simon Thompsons ‘Clown Noir’, Ian Williams ‘Smartii Pants’, Julie Varholdts ‘lovely Buttons’, Bobbo Roberts, Jon Davison, Jonathan T Jester, Amanda O’leary and your very own Andy the Clown. We are gifted to receive the astounding, amazing and unbelievable ‘Tyrodial Field’ The UK’s top Diabloist. A cascade of talent that will never be repeated again, not in Lowestoft, nor anywhere else in the world.You’ll need to be a fool to join usand an even bigger fool to miss it!

Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th February £9/£8 £5 (Student) 7.30pm Foolhardy Actors Company present

Betrayal by Harold PinterRobert and Jerry are friends. Robert is married to Emma. Emma is having an affair with Jerry. Foolhardy Actors are proud to present Betrayal. Harold Pinter’s remarkable play explores how our loves and our losses echo and accumulate through time. Beginning after the end of the affair, Betrayal pursues an intricate, gripping journey back to its very beginning. A ruthless exploration of the complexity of the human heart, Betrayal is Pinter’s most accessible work, enthralling and provocatively layered. Foolhardy Actors’ recent productions of Pinter’s work include: The Lover and The Dumb Waiter.

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Friday 12th February £3 7.30pm Open MicCalling all bands and acoustic acts! Book a slot to guarantee a set or just turn up on the night (no Guarantee that way!), just plug in and play. Covers or originals, all genres are welcome and those spectators that enjoy seeing bands in a warm and intimate setting, could witness some new emerging talent on each night!

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Sunday 28th February £5 2.30pm and 6.30pm

An Amazing Charity Night Of Song and DanceThe rhythm of life is an extravaganza of Music and Dance through the years. Songs from all decades and genres, From Musicals to Rock Classics. Guaranteed something for everyone to enjoy. With stunning performances from students aged 6-60 yrs old. If you were lucky enough to see “let’s get lyrical” then this is a show you don’t want to miss. So come and join us on a February afternoon or evening and let us warm your souls with our “Rhythm of life”.

Wednesday 2nd March £16 7.30pm

Steve KnightleyAcclaimed frontman of top UK acoustic roots outfit Show of Hands and BBC Folk Award- winning singer-songwriter, stopping off at Lowestoft’s Seagull Theatre on his ‘All At Sea’ UK tour. Renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the hopes, fears and escapades of people everywhere, Steve pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues, as evidenced by the award-winning ‘Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed’ - a heartfelt tirade against bankers, bonuses and MPs’ expenses, which continues to resonate with audiences – and the anthemic ‘Country Life’ and ‘Roots’.

Thursday 3rd March £3 7pm A FISH CALLED WANDA(1988)Four conniving jewel thieves..three Yorkshire teriers..two heaving bosoms and one proper British barrister. It all adds up to a “non-stop barrage of…outrageous plot twists and over-the top performances” when a girl called wanda tries to deceive her Nietzche-quoting boyfriend, an animal loving hitman and an embarrassment-prone counsellor out of a fortune in jewels in this 1988 hilarious funny farce!

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Friday 4th March £7(adv) £8(on door) 7.30pm

Murphy’s LoreBack by popular demand! Murphy’s Lore are one of the UK’s most established independent folk rock bands and have played extensively across the UK and Europe over the last decade. Their material often strays across genres as diverse as folk, country, rock, blues, and ska, but always retains the distinctive Murphy’s Lore feel and sound. Their energetic live performances inevitably produce colourful and highly spirited events that lift their audiences and leave them wanting more

Saturday 5th March £7/£5(conc) 7.30pm

Variety NightJoin us for an evening of light entertainment and fun performances hosted by TOPCATS charity. Our young people and friends from the community shall be working together to provide a fun evening to raise some money for all of the projects run at TOPCATS and for the upkeep and improvements to our building.

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Saturday 27th February £9/£8(conc)7.30pm

ABBABABESwith support by

Buddy WalkerThe Abbababes Tribute Show is a fast paced, exciting tribute to Abba featuring all their greatest hits. Stacy Collins and Sadie Jones bring a wealth of experience as professional singers to this fantastic Show which is fully choreographed with dazzling replica costume changes.Lots of audience participation is guaranteed to make this a wonderful Abba show. The night will be one to remember as the AbbaBabes will be supported by the very talented Buddy Walker recreating the sounds of the great Buddy Holly.

Friday 26th February £8/£6 7.30pm Milk Bottle Productions Presents

The Shakespeare DelusionBy Robert CrightonProfessor Ashborn invites you to share in his latest discoveries about the terrible secrets behind the man people call Shakespeare. Did he write the plays? Was he really bald? Did he like cheese? This is the true and completely true, truly true, utterly true, true story of the Shakespeare delusion!

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Saturday 12th March first 40 tickets sold £6/ £7 7.30pm

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeFollowing successful productions of ‘The War of the Worlds’, ‘A Christmas Carol’ And ‘The Time Machine’ The Old Time Radio Club presentA classic morality masterpiece of murder and mystery. Who is the monstrous Mr Hyde and how is he connected with mild mannered Dr Jekyll? The Old Time Radio Club perform authentic radio plays to live audiences in the style of 1930’s-50’s radio dramatisations, using live voice actors, live music, live sound effects and authentic period advertisements.

Tuesday March 15th £6(£4 for Waveney River Trust Members) 7pm Mike Sparkes presents:

The History Of The Norfolk WherryThe History of the Norfolk Wherries, a talk by Archivist Mike Sparkes of the Norfolk Wherry Trust covering a journey through time, the evolution of a small rowing vessel of the 18th century to the 40 ton wherry Albion still sailingtoday. Albion was built on the banks of Lake Lothing at Oulton Broad in 1898.

Thursday 17th March £3 7pm

THE KARATE KID(1984)Daniel is new in town, and is getting picked on by the local bullies, who are all adept in karate. Determined to stick up for himself Daniel begins to teach himself karate, only to discover that the caretaker at his apartment seems to be a grandmaster in it. Agreeing to teach Daniel, Mr Miyagi shows Daniel that there is more to karate than violence, and perhaps its more about what is deep within your soul that makes you what you are.

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Friday 11th March £9/£7 7.30pm Roughcast Theatre company present

Charley’s AuntThis spring Roughcast bring you one of the funniest and most entertaining farces of all time. Charley’s Aunt centres on two Oxford undergraduates in search of a chaperone for a visit from their girlfriends to whom they hope to propose. Jack and Charley manage to persuade fellow undergraduate Fancourt “Babbs” Babberley to impersonate Charley’s millionairess aunt from Brazil (“where the nuts come from”) in this hilarious tale of young love and preposterous deception.

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Sunday 13th March £4 7.30pm

New Words, Fresh Voices This is the Seagull’s bi-monthly performance plat-form for local poets and songwriters. Described as ‘a place of truth-telling which is the basis of all good poetry’, contributors explore what is good, bad and fascinating about being human – all told with refreshing honesty and good humour. If you would like to take part in this event, please contact Ian Fosten (07791 068080 or ian@fosten.com

Wednesday 16th March £10 7.30pm

Martin Harley & Daniel KimbroMartin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation.‘Live at Southern Ground’, his eagerly anticipated new album, was recorded in Nashville in collaboration with Daniel Kimbro (Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe) on upright bass. Renowned for his prowess as a slide guitarist, Martin is almost unique in the UK in his playing lap slide. During year-round worldwide touring he’s absorbed a plethora of diverse influences, honing his craft into the classic songwriting style he possesses today.

Friday 18th March £8 7.30pm Saskia Griffiths-Moore

Gentle HeartSinger-Songwriter Saskia is a rising folk artist building her national profile and has been #1 in Bristol’s folk charts since August 2015. Frequently compared to Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell and Eva Cassidy for her clear, enchanting tones, passionate and creative melodies and her perfect, natural sound, Saskia’s original songs draw on the genre’s of Americana, roots & darker folk music. They are at once thoughtful, mesmerizing and strikingly beautiful, delivered with humour and style.

Saturday 19th March £10 7.30pmMark Flanagan(with John Ward as support)Mark Flanagan has been Jools Holland’s guitarist for 25 years. He has shared stages with Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Paul Weller, Amy Winehouse, BB King and Al Green to name but a few. Much more than a sideman Mark has also developed a solo career, and has written a repertoire of uniquely British blues songs. Because of his Liverpudlian roots he has an endearing way with audiences and breaks up his act with beguiling stories of his life on the road. *( appearing with his trio, George Double, drums and Adam Double bass)

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Saturday 26th March £9/£7/£5(students) 7.30pm Val Wiseman’s Full Brontë!All is revealed in this entertaining musical tribute celebrating the lives and passions of Britain’s famous literary sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. Award winning singer songwriter Val Wiseman brings to life characters from their novels Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey in her unique and dramatic one woman show The Brontë Legacy. Not to be missed!

Thursday 24th March £12/£11(conc) 7.30pm Eastern Angles presents

Somewhere In EnglandThis play centres on the day the American Air Force pulled into town and changed the course of history, both locally and nationally. It was a time when Yanks, as the English called them, had only ever been seen on the big screen, so when they turned up in smart uniforms, with silver tongues and money to match, the effect was electric. The GIs arrived to find villages without electricity, women without husbands, and bars with warm beer. The culture clash would produce sparks

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Sunday 20th March FREE 7pm KaraokeAndy Davis hosts another family fun evening of Karaoke, featuring your most loved songs, so grab some friends and come on down to our relaxed foyer. The bar will be open for the people who may need a small amount of Dutch courage. This is free to watch and free to participate.

MUSIC Friday 25th March £3 7.30pm Open MicCalling all bands and acoustic acts! Book a slot to guarantee a set or just turn up on the night (no Guarantee that way!), just plug in and play. Covers or originals, all genres are welcome and those spectators that enjoy seeing bands in a warm and intimate setting, could witness some new emerging talent on each night!

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Thursday 31st March to Saturday 2nd April £8/£6(conc) 7.30pm The Seagull Club presents

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A Night Of PinterMountain Language delivers a short sharp shock. Focussing on the brutalities of a society, which forbids a minority of its population to speak their own language.

Party Time is set in smart, fashionable London. Gavin, a suave power-broker, is throwing a party.Meanwhile in the streets outside there is a violent disorder which is being savagely suppressed.

One for the Road tells the story of dominance in a brutal society under extreme rule. The characters are forced into giving a confession, whether they have committed any crime or not.

Contains strong language & simulated scenes of violence. Suitable for ages 14+

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Sunday 10th April £8 7.30pm

Ron Sayer Jr. featuringCharlotte JoyceRenowned nationally and internationally on the blues circuit, Ron has also worked alongside such legends such as Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Walter Trout, Imelda May & Matt Schofield so a superb evening of live blues and soul is guaranteed. The band also features the talents of Will Overton on bass & vocals and Paul Wooden on drums. The band are about to release their third album “Live At The Little Theatre” and pre-sale copies will be available at the show.

Wednesday 13th April to Friday 15th April £8/£7 7.30pmFabba Theatre Company presents

Deep Space FabbaThey’ve discovered buried treasure on tropical islands, overthrown the French at Agincourt and battled dinosaurs, super villains and wild west outaws. Now, Fabba Theatre for Adults with Learning Disabilities prepares to go where no theatre company has gone before; the stars! Join the Captain and crew of the wayward Fabbaprise as they struggle against spiteful aliens, malfunctioning warp drives and more than a couple of very catchy tunes...

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Saturday 16th April £3 7.30pm Open MicShowcaseTwo of the most popular acts (Usually one acoustic and one band) from the previous Three months worth of Open Mic nights will perform together on their very own night! Playing half the night each, this will be a great way to support some upcoming talent here at the Seagull Theatre!

Sunday 17th April FREE 7pm KaraokeAndy Davis hosts another family fun evening of Karaoke, featuring your most loved songs, so grab some friends and come on down to our relaxed foyer. The bar will be open for the people who may need a small amount of Dutch courage. This is free to watch and free to participate.

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Tuesday 5th April to Saturday 9th April

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Our first musical for many years and we’ve gone for a cult classic! Get your tickets early for what is sure to be a sell out. Only six performances. Fuelled by Faust and fertiliser, a charming, kooky and hilarious 1950s musical sci-fi spoof. With music by the legendary Alan Menken best known for his numerous Walt Disney film scores, it is a cult film, and one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time.

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Thursday 21st April/Friday 22nd April £10/£9/£6(student) 7.30pmStuff of Dreams Theatre Company present

ForgottenIn youth, he struggled against social prejudice and personal circumstance; in marriage, the loss of five beloved children and his wife’s progressive mental illness; in his work, he shocked the rich with scenes of poverty and poorhouses - the narrow, dividing line. This is George Crabbe’s haunting story. Forgotten is our specially-written production, portraying the personal, social, literary and scientific dramas (both comic and tragic) in the life of East Anglia’s greatest poet. Here is the true story of Peter Grimes, and of George Crabbe, its true author.

Saturday 23rd April £8/£7(conc) 7.30pm St George’s Theatre present

Sweeney ToddSt George’s Theatre Group return to the Seagull with their performance of the non-musical Sweeney Todd melodrama. The intense horror show is brought to the stage following the story of the crazed barber returning to London to avenge his family, accompanied by a sea captain, Anthony. Anthony falls in love with the evil Judge’s ward who happens to be Todd’s daughter. Todd meanwhile sets up with Mrs Lovett, the pie maker, and provides her with fillings for her pies. The play has some scenes of horror and some bad language. Suitable for ages 14+.

Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th April £9/£8(conc) 7.30pmThe Quaysiders present

William Shakespeare’s Twelfth NightCome with us to enjoy a night in Illyria where love, identity, music and mishap combine to hilarious effect. One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies brings to the Seagull a motley collection of Dukes, shipwrecked maidens, ennobled fools, and fatuous manservants. Our heroine Viola takes on the guise of a serving man and falls in love with Duke Orsino, who is in turn in love with Olivia. Olivia though falls for Viola in disguise and latterly with her twin brother Sebastian. Meanwhile Malvolio is the victim of Toby Belch’s vicious pranks and Feste’s mockery. Luckily all is resolved by the end of the night …. But how ?

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manager@theseagull.co.uk

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Morton RoadPakefield Lowestoft NR33 0JHBox Office: 01502 589726

Box Office opening hours:Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm and during performances

Mondays FABBA Theatre for Adults with Learning Disabilities Pakefield Academy of Performing Arts Mattie & Mimi’s Pre-School Music Class Seagull Musical TheatreTuesdays Pakefield Academy of Performing Arts Acting With Agnes Lillis (12-18 yrs) Acting With Agnes Lillis (18 yrs+) Guitar WorkshopWednesdays Hatha Yoga Seagull Youth TheatreThursdays Knit and Natter Fridays RPG/Model War GamingSaturdays Theatre Train Performing Arts ClassesSundays Seagull Community Choir

At The Seagull we have many classes and regular workshops for you to get involved in

Get in touch to find out more about getting involved or about hiring one of our studios for your own event or seminar

Mondays(term time only)

Musical Theatre Classes8 -12 years 5.30pm – 7pm13 years plus 7pm – 8.30pm11 week term £66 Leading to a small end of term showcase and a bigger summer production in the theatre

Will include vocal and dance warm ups leading to learning musical numbers from West End shows.

Please phone to book your child a place.

Wednesdays(term time only)

Seagull Youth TheatreAge 5 - 8 years 5pm – 6pmAge 9 -12 years 6.15pm – 7.15pmAge 13 plus 7.30pm – 9pm

Spaces available from September

£50 a term (5-12 years)£66 a term (13 plus)Please phone for more info and to book a place.

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The Seagull is an intimate 112 seat theatre in Lowestoft, Suffolk that plays host to a regular stream of local talent, regional and national

touring theatre companies & bands offering a diverse program for all ages and tastes. The Seagull Theatre was originally The Morton Road School until the early 1960s when it was converted to the building that exists today. In 2006 Suffolk County Council withdrew their funding which caused its temporary closure. As a result of this the SOS (‘Save our Seagull’) group was formed, the patrons of which were Oscar-winning Dame Judi Dench and Laurence Olivier Award winning Desmond Barrit. Dame Judi pledged her personal support to the campaigners fighting to save the theatre. The Seagull was saved and reopened in 2007 and has since been renovated. We have now established status as a Community Interest Company and we truly believe we have an important role to play as a dedicated community performing arts centre. We are continually working on community projects in addition to working very closely with local schools. We currently receive no continuous outside funding. We have 3 large studios, office space and a theatre with licensed bar to rent for private functions and we are continually working on improving the building as finances allow. The theatre has its own in-house production company, The Seagull Rep, and is also home to many local companies as well as two theatre schools. The Seagull’s continuing survival is dependent upon its volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers, so if you’d like to help us either doing something technical, administrative or just want to help make teas, we can always use new people. To find out more, email us at info@theseagull.co.uk, call us on (01502) 589726 or like us on Facebook. If you have an email address please join our marketing list to receive up to date information and special offers. If you have already visited the Seagull and enjoyed your experience, we hope you will return and please tell all your friends and family. If you have not, please come and give us a look and see one of the vast variety of shows and events we have on offer. Also, we always welcome new ideas. The Seagull is a community theatre and we need the community to be involved so we can provide events, facilities and services that you, the audience, would like to see.

Many thanks for your support.

About the Seagull

How You Can Support UsContribute £5 a month to the Seagull Nest Egg Fund This helps to keep the Seagull flying! Donations are a vital source of our income.

Pay £50 per year to sponsor a seat in our auditorium. We can’t guarantee you will always sit on this seat but the seat will have a plaque bearing your name so you can choose it when booking.

Advertise in our brochure and on our posters If you have a business, why not take the opportunity to spread your profile amongst our audience members. Your customers will see that you support the community.

Gift TokensNot sure what to get a friend who has everything? We can provide you with a Gift Token that can be spent on tickets for a show of their choice.

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We look forward to adding you to our extensive list of satisfied customers.

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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the RCZ are: Combined 36.7 (7.7) - 52.3 (5.4)

Code Test Dealer35-41 Folgate Street London 020 7866 7840

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ENJOY THE PREVIEW

Touch it. See it. Feel it. For one night only at our special preview event.What is it that makes the new RCZ so spellbinding? The unique ‘double bubble’ shape of the roof? The dynamic aluminium roof arches? Or maybe it’s the deeply sculpted sides and curved rear wings. Come and find out for yourself at our special one off event. To book your place call us now to find out more.

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