7 major events happening across Suffolk in May 2024

1. Grease The Musical 

Grease The Musical is coming to Ipswich (Image: Ipswich Regent Theatre)

When: Tuesday, May 21 until Saturday, May 25

Where: Ipswich Regent Theatre

Cost: From £15

Join the T-Birds and Pink Ladies for an "electrifyin'" night at Rydell High as Grease The Musical comes to Ipswich. 

When announcing the news at the end of last year, the Ipswich Regent said: "The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamourous than ever before."

2. The Take That Experience

Take That's Greatest Hits will be performed (Image: Supplied)When: Friday, May 24

Where: Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

Cost: £30

The tribute acts are marking more than a decade together with a UK tour celebrating on of the UK's top boybands. 

The show will feature hit after hit from Take That's Career such as Shine, Relight My Fire and Rule The World.

READ MORE: BBC show with Michael Portillo to explore the Suffolk coast

3. Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo

Johannes Radebe is a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing (Image: Ipswich Regent Theatre)When: Saturday, May 11

Where: Ipswich Regent Theatre

Cost: From £15

Join the TV dance star and a host of eclectic characters in a theatrical celebration jam-packed of roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and world class dance. 

Everyone is invited to experience the beginning of a new story as the doors to House of JoJo open.

4. Weird and Wonderful Wood

The award winning event returns in May (Image: Newsquest)When: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12

Where: Haughley Park

Cost: £15 for adults and £7 for children (per day)

Thousands of people have attended the event in previous years with 120 hand picked stalls selling wooden products, sculptures and art expected at the 2024 event. 

There will also be demonstrations and free workshops to take part in including puppet making, drumming and spoon making. 

READ MORE: Chart-topping singer bringing new tour to Suffolk

5. Suffolk Show

It's the county's biggest two-day spectacular (Image: Suffolk Agricultural Association)When: Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30

Where: Trinity Park, Ipswich

Cost: £35 for adults and £13 for children

This year the Suffolk show is focusing on the many careers on offer in the agricultural sector and visitors will be able to experience what a day on the farm is like.

One of the highlights will be a new display by the Bentwaters Parks Trinity Ring as the show prepares to commemorate 80 years since the Second World War D-Day Normandy landings with the iconic Spitfire making an appearance.

6. An Evening With Alfie Boe

Alfie Boe is heading on tour again (Image: Ipswich Regent Theatre)When: Thursday, May 30

Where: Ipswich Regent Theatre

Cost: From £38.50

Following a successful run of sold-out dates across the UK, Alfie Boe is heading back on tour including a show in Ipswich. 

The singer, best known for his roles on the West End Stage, recently released his new album Open Arms: The Symphonic Songbook.

READ MORE: From amateur to Broadway: Actor's message to former theatre company

7. Steam and Vintage Show

There will be a collection of historic traction engines on display (Image: Madhouse PR)When: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19

Where: Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal

Cost: £10

The two-day event will bring together a collection of historic traction engines, steam rollers and other exhibits such as tractors, vintage motorcycles and stationary engines. 

A popular traction engine appearing at this years show is Faith, an engine built in 1916 which fell into decay before Natal Taylor restored it.