Articles published in category Arts
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September 2026
Suffolk
Once an empty shell on Lowestoft's high street, Messums East is bringing the Post Office back to life - this time with art, community and creativity.
September 2026
Suffolk
We chat to the East Anglian author, performer and book festival patron on grief, ambition and why books are for everyone - ahead of his appearance at Ipswich Book Festival.
August 2026
Suffolk
After two decades together, FolkEast patrons The Young'uns return to the Suffolk festival with powerful stories, rich harmonies and a shared love of folk tradition.
June 2026
Suffolk
In a hidden wooden amphitheatre near Blythburgh, Thorington Theatre blends birdsong, sunset and star performers to create Suffolk's most magical summer stage. Owner Lindy O'Hare reveals how it all began and what's coming up this season.
April 2026
Suffolk
World-class performers and the next generation of musical talent will soon descend on Snape Maltings. Andrew Comben, CEO of Britten Pears Arts, explains why this year is extra-special.
March 2026
Woman's Weekly
Diana Boston has dedicated decades to preserving the home of her mother-in-law, beloved children's author, Lucy M Boston.
March 2026
Suffolk
From Downton Abbey to Paddington, Hugh Bonneville is one of Britain's most-loved screen actors. But theatre has always been his first love - and it's why he's championing new writers and performers at Halesworth's INK Festival.
February 2026
Norfolk
Norwich Science Festival returns to inspire and entertain from February 14-21. We meet one of the event's patrons, TV presenter and author, Jess French.
February 2026
Suffolk
As Aldeburgh Literary Festival celebrates its 25-year legacy, writer and event speaker Hester Grant talks about her Suffolk memories and restoring Wingfield College, near Diss.
February 2026
Suffolk
The artist behind Ed Sheeran's Subtract album cover discusses painting from life, responding to climate anxiety and letting the Suffolk landscape lead her work.
January 2026
Pressing Matters
Through authentic storylines, engaging characters and positive messages, author-illustrators Kate Rolfe and Aileen Crossley use their own life experiences and distinctive printmaking practices to create beautiful, affirming children's books.
January 2026
Woman's Weekly
Three women share their experiences of being a TV and film extra
November 2025
Suffolk
Known for his haunting sculptures in the Suffolk landscape, artist Laurence Edwards spent the summer as a ferryman on Butley Creek. Here he reflects on the 'mythical' element to the role and how it has brought him even closer to this part of the world.
October 2025
Suffolk
A move to Suffolk with thousands of books led to poet and academic Ian Patterson writing his own love letter to reading.