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"Hearing Andy Cutting play is like going through the wardrobe and finding Narnia. His music is glorious, joyful, moving, subtle, emotionally charged, a totally spell-binding experience that is never long enough". June Tabor |
Andy Cutting
Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician's musician (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Best Musician 2008, 2011 & 2016): a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. Many of his tunes have been purloined along the way: some considered contemporary classics on the folk scene. But then, Andy is also a warm and emotive performer, modestly engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit and then flooring them with downright staggering musicianship. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it is a set of dance tunes, or accompaniment to a slow English ballad.
Andy has been consistent musical force since he came swiftly to prominence with the innovative Blowzabella. As well as a thorough grounding in the English tradition, Andy's influences extend way beyond these isles, particularly to the music of Central France and to the storming Quebecois tradition. These influences will be well-known to all those familiar with Andy's duo with English fiddle player, guitarist and singer, Chris Wood. Wood & Cutting became one of the most influential, and enduring, duos on the scene; paving the way for the explosion of many of today's thrusting young newcomers. Andy's commitment to, and sense of pride in traditional music, as well as his sensitivity and understanding of the form, has made him one of the folk scene's most wanted, playing with Kate Rusby, John McCusker and Under One Sky to name but a few. There is also a growing demand for him to play outside this genre (having recorded with Sting, John Illsley (Dire Straits) but most recently being asked to join The Who for an acoustic concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. As well as his ongoing work with Blowzabella, Andy currently tours with his trio Leveret (Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney, Rob Harbron) and with Anglo-French acoustic dance band, Topette. He is also working on a new duo with Belgian diatonic accordion player Anne Niepold. |
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Calligraphy WorkshopsThe Modern Calligraphy Co. will be here on Thursday 29th October and Saturday 21st November with some wonderfully relaxing calligraphy workshops.
For more information or to book, visit www.themoderncalligraphyco.com/suffolk-workshops |
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Open Space Theatre Co. presents The BearA farce, by Anton Checkhov
A landowner calls on a young widow to request payment for a debt incurred by her late husband. When the money is not handed over, tempers fray with hilarious consequences. This fast-paced drama is a comic masterpiece.
This 60-minute show includes two other hilarious comedies, The Proposal and The Evils of Tobacco. Tuesday 10th November 2020, 7.30pm Tickets £12/£9.50 (conc) Online sales via www.wegottickets.com/event/505473 |
Wingfield Barns Quiz Night
Dust off the grey cells and join the team at Wingfield Barns for our first quiz supper evening.
The bar will be open (table service) and the ticket price includes a chilli supper (vegetarian available).
Table teams of 4 - due to Covid restrictions we currently cannot mix/make up table teams at this time.
Prizes for the winning team.
£5 per head
Friday 20th November, 7pm start
Call 01379 384505 to book
The bar will be open (table service) and the ticket price includes a chilli supper (vegetarian available).
Table teams of 4 - due to Covid restrictions we currently cannot mix/make up table teams at this time.
Prizes for the winning team.
£5 per head
Friday 20th November, 7pm start
Call 01379 384505 to book
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Made2Measure Theatre Co. presents
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To book your arrival slot, click here bookwhen.com/wingfieldbarns
To book your arrival slot, click here bookwhen.com/wingfieldbarns
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Christmas Wreath Making WorkshopEnjoy a relaxing morning with Gabi from Gabriel's Garden and create a natural moss based wreath full of festive berries, dried flowers, seasonal foliage, and seed heads. Perfect to adorn your door this Christmas or to use as a beautiful candle filled table centre.
All materials will be provided but feel free to bring bits from your garden to add that personal touch. Please bring secateurs or scissors and an apron. Coffee and cake provided. Wednesday 9th December, 10.30am £45 Book online via www.wegottickets.com/event/507858 |
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RoughCast Theatre Co. presents
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Jacob & DrinkwaterUK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil. Featured numerous times on BBC Radio 2, BBC6 Music and lauded by their musical peers as one of the most accomplished acts touring the circuit today.
Saturday 13th February 2021, 7.30pm
Tickets £12 Online sales via ttps://www.wegottickets.com/event/502921 |
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The Wind In The WillowsGreenMatthews
A brand-new musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s well-loved classic by Chris Green. GreenMatthews use music, song, light and sound to bring this timeless tale to sparkling life.
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and of course the irrepressible Mr Toad as they embark on various adventures – on the river, on the road and in the dark and dangerous Wild Wood. Using traditional English folk melodies set to new lyrics, the show paints a vivid picture of Grahame’s world – from the humble comfort of Mole End to the grandeur of Toad Hall. The Wind in the Willows is the perfect soundtrack to summer – vivacious, sparkling and full of life. Saturday 10th April, 7.30pm Tickets £12 Online sales via https://www.wegottickets.com/event/506055 |
“Bursting with invention and full of surprises.” - The Telegraph |
India Electric Co.
India Electric Company are perhaps best described as “a veritable musical magpie’s nest”, (BBC Radio 3). Blending traditional instruments, folk melodies and subtle electronic influences, they’ve extensively toured throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand, including UK shows at The London Palladium and Hammersmith Apollo.
After live sessions with BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, Glastonbury Festival appearances and BBC Introducing’s backing they released The Gap in 2020 with FRUK declaring them “one of the truly pioneering acts in folk music”. Wednesday 14th April 2021, 7.30pm
Tickets £14 Online sales via ttps://www.wegottickets.com/event/502920 |
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Jimmy Aldridge & Sid GoldsmithJimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith are one of the finest duos to have emerged onto the British folk and acoustic scene in recent years. Their unique ability to make old songs seem relevant and new songs sound ancient has brought them widespread critical acclaim.
‘To be a great folk singer, you have to be a great storyteller, as Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith are clearly aware. The duo are both fine singers and multi-instrumentalists’ Robin Denselow, The Guardian Their most recent album ‘Many a Thousand’ was released in autumn 2018 and accompanied by an extensive UK tour. The new material includes more original compositions with reflections on the modern world and storytelling that gets to the heart of life in Britain today. The original material sits alongside some unearthed gems from the British and Irish folk canons delivered with powerful harmony singing and sensitive musical arrangements. The duo’s live performances are a celebration of traditional music but there is also a deep integrity and sincerity that stems from their passion for the social themes within the music. There is a common thread of political struggle, resistance, and justice as well as the occasional love song. Their shows manage to be both hard-hitting and uplifting and it is this ability that justifies their reputation as two of the most exciting musicians and social commentators on the scene. Sunday 26th September 2021, 7.30pm
Tickets £14/£12 concessions Online sales via https://www.wegottickets.com/event/487508 |
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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