WINGFIELD BARNS EVENTS
Theatre, Music, Classic Cinema, Talks, Quiz and Community Hub Events
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WHATS ON IN APRIL
Art Exhibition - Christine McKechnie - In My Nature
March 30th to April 18th - PV 2nd April 6-8pm
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March 30th to April 18th - PV 2nd April 6-8pm
See Art & Exhibitions
Art Exhibition - Andrea Newman - Landscape and Line
April 2nd to April 26th - PV 2nd April 6-8pm
See Art & Exhibitions
April 2nd to April 26th - PV 2nd April 6-8pm
See Art & Exhibitions
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POSTPONED until the Autumn due to sickness Saturday 18th April 7.30pm – Chopped liver and Unions including a Q&A History, we are told, is written by the victors. And rewritten by the forgetful. Sara Wesker led the singing strikers of 1928, stood against fascists at Cable Street, and devoted herself to the Trade Union cause. Yet remains excluded from the history books. In 2026 – the year that commemorates the centenary of the General Strike and the 90th anniversary of The Battle of Cable Street, this gripping, 5-star play reminds us that the world is often changed by the women pushed too far. Women such as Sara. A sell-out success from New York to Edinburgh, it visits Wingfield Barns in April. Tickets £14 Students/union members £12 www.wegottickets.com/event/683741 |
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Tuesday 21st April 10-12pm –
Rural Coffee Caravan “Making a difference to rural communities throughout Suffolk.” 💛 Join us at our mobile pop-up Info Café — a bright, friendly space where you can relax, enjoy coffee and cake, and connect with others in your community. 🍰 The RCC Community Engagement Officer, who visits each month with helpful information about staying connected, safe, and well at home. You’ll also have the chance to speak with the PCSO and a Customer Support Officer from the council will be there to chat and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Donations and information about the Rural Coffee Caravan; 01379 855338. ☕Charity No: 1187423 |
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Saturday 25th April 10 - 4pm - Yoga Day Retreat with Hazel
A day to feel inspired and uplifted. I am Hazel, a qualified Yoga Teacher living in Bungay. I teach Vinyasa Yoga Flow and love to explore how movement of yoga can build strength and mobility and how the power of breath can calm the mind. Yoga will take place in in a spacious studio with underfloor heating. Lunch will be served in the barn, with the mezzanine available for quite relaxation. Set in stunning country side there will be time to explore a short walk around the area. Book via; www.hazelmairyoga.com [email protected] 07507381339 |
WHATS ON IN MAY
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Friday 1st May 7.30pm – Don’t go into the cellar; The Thirty Nine Steps Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin writes and performs this gripping new stage adaptation of John Buchan’s classic Edwardian spy thriller, famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock. First published in 1915, The Thirty-Nine Steps follows Richard Hannay, a man falsely accused of murder and forced to flee across the moors of Scotland. Hunted by the sinister Black Stone — a secret criminal organisation intent on triggering global war — Hannay must evade capture, survive relentless pursuit, and stop an anarchist plot to assassinate a foreign dignitary. Fast-paced and suspenseful, this bold solo adaptation delivers intrigue, adventure and edge-of-your-seat storytelling. Tickets £14 wegottickets.com/event/686921/ |
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Wednesday 6th May 7.30pm – Open Space Theatre – Women in Mind Woman in Mind is a darkly comic play by Alan Ayckbourn that follows Susan, a woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage whose imagination creates a vivid fantasy family to replace her disappointing real one. As the boundaries between her idealised world and her everyday life begin to blur, Susan’s grip on reality slips with both hilarious and heartbreaking consequences. Witty, unsettling, and emotionally powerful, the play offers a compelling journey into one woman’s fractured mind. This is one of Ayckbourn's darkest but most hilarious comedies, a play which set the audience rocking with laughter when it opened at the Vaudeville Theatre in London 40 years ago. Age 12+ Tickets; £12.50 wegottickets.com/event/688475/ |
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Saturday 9th May 7.30pm – Folk Duo Grumpy O Sheep Grumpy O Sheep is a wildly unconventional duo who blend, with energy and flair, the peat-, whisky- and beer-soaked melodies of Irish music with the fiery rhythms of Spanish guitar — all delivered with a resolutely rock attitude. Already dubbed the “Irish Rodrigo y Gabriela”, they have appeared at numerous festivals and concert venues across France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, England and beyond. In 2025, they released their third album and embarked on a promotional tour throughout Europe. Original, offbeat, energetic, creative, innovative and hugely talented — don’t miss them! Their genre-defying music is the unlikely yet powerful meeting of two musical styles that might never have collided without them. Grumpy O Sheep - it’s like a duo… only better! Tickets; £14 wegottickets.com/event/686922/ |
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Saturday 16th May 7.30pm – Marcellas Minute to Midnight Marcella’s awakening happens in her mid-sixties when a botched eBay order forces her into the loft and prompts the de-cluttering of a lifetime. Faced with artefacts that provoke a host of vivid memories, Marcella embarks on an unpredictable and unexpected journey through her past. Choosing what to hold on to and what to let go of, brings her close to a full-blown later life. But surrounded by seemingly discarded objects and aspirations, Marcella begins to feel strangely alert, and starts to wonder if she is still allowed to dream or two…. Tickets £10 Marcella's Minute to Midnight |
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Tuesday 19th May 10-12pm –
Rural Coffee Caravan “Making a difference to rural communities throughout Suffolk.” 💛 Join us at our mobile pop-up Info Café — a bright, friendly space where you can relax, enjoy coffee and cake, and connect with others in your community. 🍰 The RCC Community Engagement Officer, who visits each month with helpful information about staying connected, safe, and well at home. You’ll also have the chance to speak with the PCSO and a Customer Support Officer from the council will be there to chat and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Donations and information about the Rural Coffee Caravan; 01379 855338. ☕Charity No: 1187423 |
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Thursday 28th May Classic Cinema - A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things (2024) – 7.30pm Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham – voiced here by Tilda Swinton – had an extraordinary creative passion. In his poetic documentary portrait, Mark Cousins explores her artistic practice, revealing how her synesthesia was central to it. With its intense focus on her work, exploring its variety of forms – from painting and drawing to print making – the film emphasises the singular prism through which Barns-Graham viewed the world. The film’s score, by Linda Buckley, provides a perfect response to the tonal qualities of this unique artist’s work. Tickets £5 wegottickets.com/event/692912/ |
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Saturday 30th May 7.30pm – Folk Music GreenMatthews Following the huge success of Midwinter Revels, Green Matthews return with their brand-new show, Midsummer Revels. Featuring traditional English folk songs, original material and toe-tapping dance tunes, Midsummer Revels is a joyful, feel-good celebration of sunny days, blue skies and green fields. Songs of land and sea, town and country are brought vividly to life on a rich array of instruments including English border bagpipes, mandocello and shawm — all delivered with Green Matthews’ trademark wit and humour. “You guys are awesome!” Bill Barclay, Director of Music at Shakespeare’s Globe Tickets £15 wegottickets.com/event/686924/ |
WHATS ON IN JUNE
Art Exhibition - Liam Hennessey - 'pathway'
June 4th to June 28th - PV 4th June 6-8pm
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June 4th to June 28th - PV 4th June 6-8pm
See Art & Exhibitions
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Saturday 6th June, 7:30pm - Sonic Wave: Orchestra of Samples + Time Fracture & Bill Jackson Described as “ingenious and compelling” by The Times, ‘Orchestra of Samples’ is a unique musical journey without borders by ethno-sampling mavericks Addictive TV, bringing together musicians and instruments from around the world. For two decades, Addictive TV have built a vast archive, filming hundreds of musicians improvising worldwide, from India to Senegal, Kazakhstan to Colombia, sampling them all to create new music of extraordinary fusions. Connecting cultures through music, the performance showcases a huge variety of instruments, many traditional, some rare and others newly-invented. As well as performing on ‘Orchestra of Samples’, clarinettist František Holčík, aka Time Fracture, will also present new electro-acoustic work with a jazz twist, playing his EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) alongside moving images from Bill Jackson, the award-wining artist known for his haunting emotive films and photography. Tickets £15 wegottickets.com/event/689510/ |
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Friday 12th June 7.30pm - never-2-late.com by Charmed Life Productions Ruby is 79. Frank is 58. They met on never-2-late.com, an internet dating site for senior singles. They quickly became lovers. Only Becca, Ruby’s granddaughter knows of their romance - until now. Three weeks before their wedding day, Ruby finally breaks the news to her two adult children. The revelation unleashes an outbreak of family panic. This, they decide, must be the result of an abusive internet predator, the early stages of dementia – or even a psychotic episode. It can’t possibly be true love… or can it? Produced by Charmed Life, this is a play of our times. Cases of romance fraud are growing at an alarming rate, with devasting financial and emotional consequences for victims. By turns witty, poignant and thought-provoking never-2-late.com is a roller-coaster of a drama that challenges our social attitudes to love in later life. Live music adds to an already heady mix. Tickets £14 wegottickets.com/event/686931/ |
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Saturday 13th June 7.30pm Summer Quiz Our popular quiz night returns, so grab a team of 4/6 and book your table via the email or phone number below. Bar open. Tickets £5pp inc nibbles on the table. [email protected] 01379 384505 |
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Sunday 14th June – Moving Parts Theatre Company – Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - 3pm
Our first of 4 Outside Summer Theatre Shows. The power of stories. The power of the imagination. This summer, Moving Parts Theatre Company brings you Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. A thrilling Gothic tale of dark deeds… or a playful, heartwarming Regency romance. Let’s find out, shall we? Following the huge success of last summer’s Vanity Fair, this brand new adaptation of Austen’s most theatrical novel follows the fortunes of Catherine Morland, a wild devotee of “horrid” fiction. Growing up in a world of balls, bonnets and Bath society, Catherine dreams of discovering secrets, skeletons, and ancient mysteries. But does she have what it takes to become… a HEROINE? This performance will be staged outdoors in the summer sun, the bar will be open for refreshments and you're welcome to bring blankets or chairs but please be considerate to other visitors in their placement. Doors open 2pm Tickets £20 £18 concession/free carers tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985169020981?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Tuesday 16th June 10-12pm –
Rural Coffee Caravan “Making a difference to rural communities throughout Suffolk.” 💛 Join us at our mobile pop-up Info Café — a bright, friendly space where you can relax, enjoy coffee and cake, and connect with others in your community. 🍰 The RCC Community Engagement Officer, who visits each month with helpful information about staying connected, safe, and well at home. You’ll also have the chance to speak with the PCSO and a Customer Support Officer from the council will be there to chat and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Donations and information about the Rural Coffee Caravan; 01379 855338. ☕Charity No: 1187423 |
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Thursday 18th June Classic Cinema - Playtime, Jaques Tati (1967) – 7.30pm Filmed on a huge, complex set suggestive of the cool, vaguely dehumanising effects of technology and design on modern life, Jacques Tati’s masterpiece offers a low-key account of the bumbling Hulot’s experiences during one day in Paris. An office block of glass and steel becomes a boxed-in prison; a chaotic restaurant provides a memorably liberating opportunity for humanity to express itself. This film is a comic work of art and Tati at his best. Tickets £5 wegottickets.com/event/692913/ |
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Saturday 20th June - Adnams Wine Tasting: Old World vs New World, 6.30pm Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening of wine tasting with Adnams, exploring the classic rivalry between Old World and New World wines. Discover the distinctive characteristics, flavours, and winemaking traditions that set these regions apart, as you sample a curated selection of wines guided by an expert from Adnams. From the elegance of Europe to the bold expressions of the New World, this is a great opportunity to expand your palate and learn something new. Perfect for both wine enthusiasts and curious beginners, the evening promises great wines, friendly conversation, and plenty to savour. Tickets: £20pp includes nibbles wegottickets.com/f/18861 |
WHATS ON IN JULY
Art Exhibition - Eileen Coxon - Harvesting Memories
July 2nd to July 26th - PV 2nd July 6 - 8pm
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July 2nd to July 26th - PV 2nd July 6 - 8pm
See Art & Exhibitions
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Saturday 4th July 7.30pm - Arthur Coates and Kerran Cotterell - The Controlled Burn Tour - Dynamic folk duo Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with foot percussion, fiddle, guitar, vocals, and groove to spare. Mixing Scottish and English roots with modern flair, they deliver foot-stomping tunes, rich harmonies, and cheek and charm. Whether in a village hall or a festival field, their shows radiate connection and joy. Winners of the Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase at Canada’s Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, they’re fast becoming one of the scene’s most talked-about acts. Their upcoming album Controlled Burn turns tradition sideways - storytelling with soul, and grooves that smoulder, spark, and occasionally catch fire. – Tickets £14 wegottickets.com/event/689047/ |
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Friday 10th July - Village Voices Summer Evening - 7.30pm Village Voices invite you to an enchanting evening of song and poetry celebrating summer and the natural world. The programme features beautiful arrangements from Spell Songs—inspired by The Lost Words and The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris—alongside new pieces that capture the spirit and warmth of the season. Friday 10 July 7:30pm start (doors open 6:30pm) Arrive early to enjoy picnics on the grass—please bring chairs or rugs, as the first half of the performance will take place outdoors. 🎟 Tickets: £10 wegottickets.com/f/17462 |
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Friday 17th July Open Air Summer Theatre – The Pickwick Papers 7.30pm
Our Second of 4 Outside Summer Theatre Shows. Rain or Shine plan to take us into the delightfully chaotic Victorian world of The Pickwick Papers, where misadventure and merriment collide in a whirlwind of Dickensian absurdity! Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Expect fast-paced wit, slapstick, more multi-rolling mayhem, and a cast of larger-than-life characters in this brand new and hilarious adaptation by Jon Legg. As our name suggests, we have specialised in performing outdoors for over 27 years and have - and will continue performing - in all but the very worst of weathers! You're welcome to bring blankets or chairs but please be considerate to other visitors in their placement. Doors open 6pm. Tickets £18 Concession £17 Child £8 https://www.ticketsource.com/rain-or-shine-theatre-co/t-yzzgerx |
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Saturday 18th July - Classical Concert – Orlando Grant (Piano) & Marcello Palazzo (Tenor) - 7.30pm Join pianist Orlando Grant and tenor Marcello Palazzo for an evening of Romantic masterworks, celebrating the expressive depth and lyric beauty of the German repertoire. The programme features Robert Schumann’s powerful Piano Sonata No.1 in F sharp minor, Op.11, alongside a selection of songs from his much-loved Dichterliebe. The concert also includes highlights from Franz Schubert’s evocative Winterreise song cycle, exploring themes of love, longing, and solitude. Combining virtuosic piano performance with rich, expressive vocals, this promises to be an intimate and moving musical experience. Tickets £15 wegottickets.com/f/18864 Children Free |
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Tuesday 21st July 10-12pm –
Rural Coffee Caravan “Making a difference to rural communities throughout Suffolk.” 💛 Join us at our mobile pop-up Info Café — a bright, friendly space where you can relax, enjoy coffee and cake, and connect with others in your community. 🍰 The RCC Community Engagement Officer, who visits each month with helpful information about staying connected, safe, and well at home. You’ll also have the chance to speak with the PCSO and a Customer Support Officer from the council will be there to chat and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Donations and information about the Rural Coffee Caravan; 01379 855338. ☕Charity No: 1187423 |
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Saturday 25th July - Lost And Found 7.30pm
Join Roy, Annie, and Sophie for the debut performance of Lost and Found—an uplifting evening of music, stories, and connection at The Barns. Blending heartfelt tributes, witty songwriting, and unexpected musical moments, the trio brings a fresh, engaging sound to the stage. With Annie Lancaster’s rich keyboard arrangements and harmonies, Sophie Taylor’s dynamic cajón and percussion, and Roy’s distinctive songwriting, these songs have found new life in a powerful and expressive collaboration. Along the way, Roy shares the stories and inspirations behind the music—creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to sing along. This marks Syleham resident Roy’s fourth appearance at The Barns. His earlier performances included two concerts with Pat Blanchet as Lost in Translation, followed by a moving memorial concert in her honour after her passing during Covid. In the years since, Roy continued performing as “Lost in…” across various towns and villages, supported by Sophie Taylor and Tracy Reeve, while developing new material through local Open Mic nights—a creative period that ultimately led to this exciting new chapter. A chance meeting with Annie Lancaster at The Barns brought everything together, forming what is now Lost and Found—a name that perfectly reflects the journey behind the music. Come and be part of the very first outing of Lost and Found—an evening full of warmth, humour, and memorable songs. Tickets; £12 wegottickets.com/f/18860 |
WHATS ON IN AUGUST
Art Exhibitions -
MINI PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2026 - July 30th to Aug 29th
PV 31st July 6 - 8pm
MINI PRINT SCHOOLS - July 30th to Aug 13th
PV 31st July 6 - 8pm
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MINI PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2026 - July 30th to Aug 29th
PV 31st July 6 - 8pm
MINI PRINT SCHOOLS - July 30th to Aug 13th
PV 31st July 6 - 8pm
See Art & Exhibitions
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Saturday 8th August - The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance - by Vintage Verse 5:00PM Our Third of 4 Outside Summer Theatre Shows. Dive into summer with Mat Jones’s sparkling one-man performance of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows. Mat’s sensational single-handed storytelling makes the original 1908 text leap from the book to the stage, bringing to life the timeless characters of Mole, Ratty and Badger as they follow the irrepressible Toad on his hapless misadventures. Indulge in the tale afresh, straight from the author’s own words, as you’ve never heard it before! This performance will be staged outdoors in the summer sun, the bar will be open for refreshments and you're welcome to bring blankets or chairs but please be considerate to other visitors in their placement. In the case of severe weather the performance may be moved inside. Doors Open at 4:00PM Tickets Adults £14 Child £10: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/vintage-verse/the-wind-in-the-willows-a-one-man-performance/e-empvlg |
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Sunday 30th August – The Cursed Ring: A Viking Saga By Quill and Inkling – 6pm Our Fourth of 4 Outside Summer Theatre Shows. Long ago, a magical ring was forged from shimmering Rhinegold… It was beautiful, powerful—and just a little bit dangerous! When the ring falls into the wrong hands, an epic adventure begins. Join brave heroes, mischievous dwarves, mighty gods, and even a dragon or two on a thrilling journey full of surprises. Will courage and kindness win the day, or will the ring’s power cause trouble for everyone? There may or may not be a certain other famous ring involved… we’ll let you decide! A fun-filled outdoor theatre show for the whole family. Bring your blankets, your imagination, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Doors open 5pm Tickets Adult £15, Child £10, Family (2 adults & 2 Children) £45 wegottickets.com/f/17752 |
Drama is a crucial part of the programme of events and includes performances by professional companies. We are also delighted to host plays by local societies and are keen to promote events by students in local schools and by pupils of local music teachers.
Please call 01379 384505 if you would like to discuss Wingfield Barns hosting your community group performance.
Please call 01379 384505 if you would like to discuss Wingfield Barns hosting your community group performance.
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