Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

At the height of the Cold War, a secret CIA base was built on the Suffolk Coast at Orford Ness. Over $1 Billion was spent trying to spy on the Soviets. Today Cobra Mist is off limits and not open to the public. In this special film Ralph Cochrane goes behind the scenes to find out what really happened and how a small dedicated team are helping to keep this fascinating piece of history alive for future generations. Featuring rare footage of Orford Ness lighthouse which was pulled down in 2020 due to coastal erosion and the new seal colony that's formed on Orford Ness this film is beautifully shot by the event.video team.

There will also be a Q&A with Ralph and Mike Finney, the star of the film, who also happens to be a former Royal Navy commander so grab your tickets now!

10% discount off tickets for Bawdsey, Orford, Woodbridge Museum members - simply select WFS Adult or WFS Senior when booking tickets.

A % of ticket sales will go towards Orford Museum.

Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment jam-packed with non-stop hits, big-screen action, expert narrative and lots of fun.

You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop as we celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Beatles’ George Harrison, as well as the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Although the Wilburys never toured, here you have the chance to experience what it might have been like to see them live, as we explore their many collaborative hits.

Now in its ninth year of successful touring this popular show is an up-tempo feel-good celebration of classics such as Pretty Woman, Mr Blue Sky, Please Please Me, End of The Line, Handle With Care, Free Falling, Blowin’ in the Wind, Tweeter and the Monkey Man, Heading for the Light, Only the Lonely and many more.