We love being based in Ipswich, with a rich variety of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. From fashion and homewares to games, books and beer, you will be spoilt for choice with the diverse range of shops to suit every taste and budget 🛍
And whilst you are shopping, you’ll find plenty of places to stop for coffee and a sweet treat, and lots of great places to eat – from the sophistication of the Waterfront to the street food at Microshops
This December, shop local and support small business 💸
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The (Un)Holy Trinity behind the scenes
A sneak peek behind the scenes of the making of The (Un)Holy Trinity, 3 short films by Laura Jean Healey Visual Artist, who will be kicking off our new Think Tank Live season this Thursday! 🎥
Laura’s film installations take a look at how women are represented, and the roles they play in art and cinema. For a chance to see Laura's films The (Un)Holy Trinity, and The Siren, as well as hear Laura in conversation about the making and meaning of her work, book your tickets now 👉 https://www.spillfestival.com/the-unholy-trinity-the-siren
📆 Doors 7pm, screening starts 7.30pm, Thursday 21st March 2024
🎟 £5
📍 SPILL Think Tank, High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH
Final preparations are underway for the SPILL Christmas Fair tomorrow. Come and find a whole host of beautiful gifts from local makers and artists. We are on the a High Street, next to the museum and are open 10am - 4pm.
#christmas #christmasinsuffolk #Ipswich #ipswicharts #Ipswichartists #suffolk
This weekend is your final chance to catch Bruce Asbestos' Mega Bunny + Friends on the Cornhill and in the Buttermarket.
Here's Bruce explaining the origin story of our big, yellow, inflatable friend...
#MegaBunny #SPILLFestival
🙌 Monumental Constructions, Ipswich 🙌
What goes up, must come down... Join us on the Cornhill at 4pm today (Sunday) to topple the college. Bring your friends, kids, families - this is not to be missed.
Monumental Constructions by Olivier Grossetete is generously supported by Thomas Wolsey 550, Ipswich Borough Council and Ipswich Central.
🦠 SPILL Viral 🦠
Have you caught the results of our digital performance arts lab from our wildly talented young artists? Find all the films on screens at the SPILL Hub across the festival.
This film was created by SPILL Viral artist Isabella, with thanks to Editor and Videographer Kate Flurrie.
#SPILLFestival #SPILLViral #DigitalArt #PerformanceArt #PerformanceLab #DigitalArtwork #IpswichArtist #SuffolkArtist #IpswichSuffolk
It's your last chance to help build an imagined version of Cardinal Wolsey's Ipswich college... made entirely of cardboard!
Join the build workshop on Weds 18 Oct from 18:00 - 21:30 and help build something monumental from boxes.
You can see the completed building coming together this Saturday on the Cornhill, before a public demolition on Sunday - a huge, joyful celebration of Ipswich and its people.
Head to our website to book your place...
🎬 The news, but not as you know it! 🎥
Andy Field + Beckie Darlington's News News News invites the schoolchildren of Ipswich to present the headlines from their lives, offering a distinctive look at what’s going on in the town and beyond, right now.
Sat 14 Oct, 18:00, Gallery Studio Theatre
Find out more and book tickets at https://www.spillfestival.com/news-news-news
🛠️ Monumental Constructions comes to Ipswich 🛠️
Artist Olivier Grossetête is teaming up with the Ipswich community to build Cardinal Wolsey's Tudor college on the Cornhill, Sat 21 + Sun 22 Oct.
Turn up on the construction weekend to get stuck in with making (and tearing down) the structure, or book in to one of our special build workshops at Ipswich Town Hall on Wed 18, Thu 19 and Fri 20 Oct.
👉 We've already got loads of local children ready to join our workshops, and so we're on the hunt for enthusiastic adults and community groups to join our building team. All abilities and experience welcome! Find out all the details and sign up at https://www.spillfestival.com/monumental-workshops
Monumental Constructions is generously supported by Ipswich Borough Council, Ipswich Central and Thomas Wolsey 550.
Interested? @Ipswich Men's Shed Inc. Ipswich Oddfellows
We need you! 🫵 SPILL's own Annie is here to tell you all about volunteering at this year's festival (and to invite you to get involved ✨)
Find out all the details + sign up to volunteer at www.spillfestival.com/volunteer
Can't volunteer this time, but know someone who might love to? Share the opportunity with your pals and networks!
⏰ ONE MONTH TO SPILL FESTIVAL 2023! ⏰
SPILL kicks off from Fri 13 Oct, and with just 4 weeks to go, consider this your timely reminder to explore the programme and get your tickets booked!
Do all that (and find out how you can get involved with some exciting projects) at www.spillfestival.com
💥 Ever licked a 9-volt battery? Lifted the lid of a popcorn pan while the corn pops? No? Never ever?! Then 50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do) is the show for you!
The smash European hit from Live Art Denmark comes to Ipswich for SPILL Festival 2023, with 2 performances across Sat 21 (BSL interpreted) & Sun 22 Oct.
Find out more and book tickets at www.spillfestival.com/50-dangerous-things
