Creative Arts East

14/06/2026

11/06/2026

🎉 This Saturday!

Join Swaffham's Festival of Youth this weekend and discover the wide range of activities, organisations and opportunities available for young people and families across the area.

There'll be live demonstrations, creative activities, community groups, refreshments and more, with ukulele playing supported by Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub 🎶

📍 The Green at Campingland, Swaffham
⏰ Saturday 10am–2pm
🎟️ Free to attend

11/06/2026

Classical music… but not as you know it! 🎻

Our next season of Afternoon Events kicks of this autumn with Bowjangles: Classically Untamed 🙌

This lively and hugely entertaining string quartet that will turn your preconceptions of classical musicians upside down. With their spectacular mix of tune, blending upbeat classical favourites with film, pop and rock songs, Gypsy and Celtic foot-stompers and plenty of humour and charm along the way.

📅 Thursday 3rd September, 2-4pm
ℹ️ Hunstanton Town Hall

📅 Friday 4th September, 1-3pm
ℹ️ Connaught Hall, Attleborough

🎫 Tickets: Pay What You Can (selling fast) - https://www.creativeartseast.co.uk/events/classically-untamed-an-evening-with-bowjangles/

Bowjangles have performed all over the UK and the world, from Glastonbury to the Edinburgh Fringe, and they’re bringing their very best bits to West Norfolk and Breckland. See you there 👋

08/06/2026

'A very watchable film about an ever-intriguing figure.' - The Guardian

Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon - join The Corn Hall tomorrow for their screenings of the award-winning exhibition on screen Frida Kahlo!

This is an extended encore with exclusive new material from the current blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Modern - ‘Frida: The Making of an Icon’.

📅 Tuesday 9th June, 10.30am & 7.30pm
🌍 The Corn Hall, Diss
🎫 Tickets: £11, Child: £6
🔗 https://www.thecornhall.co.uk/shows/frida-kahlo-exhibition-on-screen-12a/

A must‑see cultural event!

05/06/2026

We’ve signed the Charter! 🎉

Young people’s voices belong at the heart of decision-making, and this commitment reflects the way we work at Creative Arts East.

Through creative opportunities for young people across rural communities, from Early Years to young adults, we help build confidence, nurture creativity, and support young people to grow, lead, and thrive. 🌿

This is our — the values we share with the young people we work alongside. We're proud to make it official. 🫶

03/06/2026

01/06/2026

We had a wonderful time at the final screening of the UEA Green Film Festival last week where we got gentle look into the care of injured hummingbirds in Every Little Thing, before we support its rural tour to communities in the region! 🐦

"The measure of Masear’s humanity is how she treats, yes, every little thing. It could be the measure of ours, too." - The Guardian

Keep an eye on our What's On for when a screening will be happening near you 👀 https://www.creativeartseast.co.uk/whats-on/

01/06/2026

Fun + filthy poems from someone who knows what they’re doing!

Luke Wright is back with a raucous sticky-floored celebration of the ordinary, quintessential pub. Full of hilarity, affection and boundless imagination, Pub Grub is performance not to be missed.

“A winning combination of honesty, humour, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers.” ★★★★★ The Stage

📅 Tuesday 16th June, 8pm at The Blue Bell Stoke Ferry
ℹ️ Tickets: £12.50, available at the pub

📅 Wednesday 1st July, 7.30pm at The Racehorse Community Pub, Westhall
ℹ️ Free to attend - donations welcome to The Pear Tree Fund

👉 Find out more here - https://www.creativeartseast.co.uk/events/luke-wright-pub-grub/