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The Seagull Theatre

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Eastern Angles – Medieval Miracles

Tuesday 4th April 7.30pm

Heaven is empty and Hell is full – what is God to do? Lower the bar? The answer comes in The Trials of Mary & Joseph, a series of mystery plays telling the Nativity story – but not as you know it. The search for an Immaculate Conception hits a doubting husband, local opposition and scandal, and some sceptical midwives, until some starry-eyed shepherds gets this well-known story back on track.

Plus Mankind, England’s most popular comedy of the 90’s (that’s the 1490’s) retold as a boisterous story of a climate conscious young man caught between the temptations of three mischievous devils and the need to be a good person.

“East Anglia was the Broadway or West End of the 15th Century English theatre” once said a stage historian. With live music, comic twists and a sense of the ridiculous we’re bringing two of its biggest hits right up to date this spring.

The Seagull Lowestoft CIC – Transforming our Community

Ruth McCabe

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On October 27, 28 and 29 Ruth McCabe is running an Open Studio event in Wenhaston, Coles Hill, IP19 9DS.

Open times 11am to 3pm.

Visit to see and discuss her latest series, including new oils and to pick up bargains in the ongoing retrospective sale.

Ruth has added to her collection of hand made cards, selling at £5 each and there is always a good range of new and older work in the browsers.

Drive along Coles Hill until you find this grey shed on your right and come in through the gate. Ruth looks forward to welcoming you.

Cromer Artspace

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Cromer Artspace Autumn Festival runs from 20-30 October and centres on a curated exhibition of contemporary art on the theme Now, Then and What Next, including artists from East Anglia and beyond.

At Cromer Community Hall there will also be a varied programme of workshops, talks, performances and screenings. For further details about the festival programme and to book, visit the website: cromer-artspace.uk.

The Cut Arts Centre

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Play Reading: Better Times by Barrie Keeffe.

Residents of Halesworth may know Lansbury Road opposite the Co-op, but maybe few are aware of the man who gave his name to that road.

George Lansbury, one time leader of the Labour party, grandfather of Angela Lansbury, was a passionate politician who went to prison for his support for women’s suffrage. He went to prison again for helping the poor of East London.

The play is a vibrant and warm-hearted depiction of the Poplar Rates Revolt in 1921, the conditions that led to it and the community who were involved. The themes of poverty, civil disobedience, democracy and representation have a particularly powerful resonance today.

Do join us at 7.00 pm at the Cut, Halesworth on 20th October. Contact the Box Office at the Cut for tickets and enquiries. 0330 303 3211. boxoffice@thecut.org.uk.

Beccles Society of Artists

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Jenny Hand will be giving a talk on the life and work of Sir Alfred Munnings on Wednesday July 6th at the Waveney Centre Beccles, from 7.15 – 9pm. Come and join us- all welcome. Members free, non-members £3. https://www.becclesartists.co.uk/

Harleston’s Link to the Mayflower

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400 years ago the merchant ship Mayflower left Plymouth carrying 102 passengers, a mix of merchant adventurers and religious separatists seeking a Promised Land, to start a new life in America. Amongst them were two brothers from Harleston, Thomas and Samuel Fuller, and this connection has led to an 18-month project to research and bring to life their amazing story.

On SATURDAY 10 JULY a free LIVING-HISTORY EVENT will take place around Harleston Town Centre between 11am – 12.30pm. Actors will bring to life Harleston residents who lived during the early 17th century, including Thomas and Samuel’s elder brother, the local gentry and the town’s brush with the Plague in 1626. At 12.45 there will be a procession around the town centre.

On SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 JULY at 2.30pm and 7pm there will be outdoor performances of 1620: A NEW WORLD ODYSSEY, a new play about the Fuller brothers and the extraordinary story of the settlers. On Harleston Recreation Ground IP20 9DD. Tickets: Adults £9, 10-18 years £4, under 10s free available from Robinson’s Traditional Stationers and www.harlestonplayers.co.uk.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Norfolk County Council, South Norfolk Council and Redenhall with Harleston Town Council.

Recent W&BA member Bill Jackson scoops awards with Float

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Bill Jackson joined as a W&BA member recently and his latest work FLOAT has been selected by the Venice Shorts Film Awards, Osaka in Japan and is through to the semi-final of the London Independent Film Awards.

FLOAT was created during the forced isolation of the Covid-19 lockdown when the issues of being out of control of one’s own daily life and the compulsion to maintain control was a daily struggle.

Exhibited at The Cut in the Malt Room Gallery between various lockdowns Bill explains, FLOAT is a new iteration of my work considering time & space through still, moving images, and soundscapes. My line of vision during the pandemic shifted from eye level to the open skies and the constant movement of clouds. The distant view, towards the horizon and upwards to space, transports us from the close detail of real danger and uncertainty to beauty and a sense of freedom. The physical and emotional connection with the natural world brought a new sense of what it’s like to be a creative individual.’

You can view the trailer here

Bill will be talking to fellow artist, Kasia Posen, as part of The Cut Digital series of artists talks.

Friday 28 May 6pm

You can book tickets and learn more here.

W&BA Events & Marketing Coordinator

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This is a short-term post to assist the W&BA Recovery Group steer the organisation through this uncertain period.

A limited programme of activities is being planned for 2021 – primarily Sculpture in the Valley at Potton Hall near Westleton in April, Spell Songs in the Green, on Halesworth Millennium Green in mid-June, Two Rivers Book Festival in August/September and a number of themed walks. Each of these strands will be overseen by a member of the Recovery Group, assisted by the Coordinator. The future of the organisation will be determined by the Management Committee in October 2021 in the light of the pandemic and resources available.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in planning and promoting arts events, and in using web-based and social media tools to communicate with audiences. An understanding of strategic arts marketing issues and a network of relevant local contacts are also essential. Knowledge of the W&BA area is assumed.

W&BA will issue a freelance contract for this work and the actual hours will be determined by the contractor within the fee agreed. Initially this will be for 7 months (December 2020 to June 2021) with an intention of extending it to October if sufficient resources are available. They will be responsible for their own tax. A travel budget will be available.

Main responsibilities:

  1. Coordinating the effective delivery of Sculpture in the Valley/SITV (1 April – 3 May 2021), and Spell Songs in the Green/SSIG (12 June) including:

    • With Project Leads and site managers undertake a risk assessment of all aspects of the events and put in place measures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with current government guidance
    • Take necessary steps to ensure maximum accessibility within resources available
    • Liaise with exhibiting artists regarding the installation and take-down of SITV and with the curator regarding siting of artworks
    • Liaise with SITV site manager and volunteer coordinator about day-to-day running and briefing box-office volunteers to ensure they are properly informed, supported and suitably skilled
    • Liaise with book-keeper to ensure agreed record-keeping and money-handling procedures for SITV are followed
    • Liaise with SSIG Project Lead and creative team to ensure public performances are managed smoothly and that communications with volunteers and audience are clear and effective
  2. Develop and lead on a marketing strategy for 2021 to promote these and other agreed events, and to increase WBA’s profile, visibility and sustainability
  3. Deliver this strategy through use of press and media outlets, social media platforms, printed publicity, website listings, production of W&BA newsletter (frequency to be agreed) and regular updating of W&BA website
  4. Extend WBA’s reach through networking and existing contacts and connections
  5. Lead on production of project-specific promotional material by agreed deadlines, including briefing designer/printers about design and print for posters, flyers and Trail Guide, for SITV, Spell Songs and Two Rivers Book Festival
  6. Coordinate distribution of printed publicity material
  7. Other activities deemed to fall within the remit of this contract, as agreed in advance, including reporting to Recovery Group meetings, as agreed.

Contract terms:

December 2020 to June 2021 at £850pm (equivalent of 55hrs pm @ £15.45ph). The contract may be extended on similar terms to October 2021 to cover Two Rivers Book Festival and walks programme, if sufficient resources have become available through the Recovery Group’s fundraising efforts and net income from SITV.

Payments will be paid monthly on presentation of an invoice and with a note of hours worked.

The contractor will be expected to work from home or their own office, and have access to private transport to enable travel around this rural area. 

A travel budget will be agreed, to be claimed using an expenses claim form with a breakdown of journeys.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be agreed with the contractor once a budget has been finalised. These will include number of visitors/audience members for SITV and SSIG, number of existing and new members signed up for 2021, extent of press and media coverage. 

A DBS check of the appointed contractor may be required.

Application will be accompanied by a supporting statement of no more than one A4 page, including contact details and setting out relevant experience and track record and how this work would fit with any other current  work commitments, plus an up to date CV. Send as an attachment to info@waveneyandblytharts.com 

Closing date for applications 5pm on Monday 16 November.

Please be available for a Zoom interview on the morning of Wednesday 18th November – let us know when applying if this is not possible.

The position will be confirmed on Friday 20th November and the start date will be after 1st December, to be agreed through negotiation.

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