“Entertainment for Everyone”

BBC Suffolk

Christmas Spectacular! returned to the Snape Maltings Concert Hall in 2010 with a longer run than ever. A mix of song and dance, traditional and modern, the show won strong critical acclaim.

“Will have you dancing for joy.”

The Evening Star

Following the successes of High School Musical and its sequel, the Co-op Juniors Theatre Company returned to the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge for a sell-out run of the multi-award-winning musical Billy Elliot, as part of Billy Youth Theatre 2011.

“Slick singing, on point choreography and the spirit of Christmas all in one show.”

The Evening Star

In  Christmas Spectacular! 2011 the Conductor took two children and the audience on a magical journey on board the North Pole Express.

“A scintillating seasonal spectacular”

East Anglian Daily Times

Christmas Spectacular! 2012 saw a time travelling trio set off in search of the secret of an enchanted book. Two remarkable new sets and the Juniors’ hallmark music and dance brought this brand new story about a teenager’s search for her destiny to life.

“Beautifully staged and the costumes and choreography were stunning”

East Anglian Daily Times

The Co-op Juniors Theatre Company made its debut at the New Wolsey Theatre with a purrfect production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit musical, CATS.

“Most Christmassy Christmas Spectacular!”

The Ipswich Star

Based on Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, Christmas Spectacular! 2013 was bursting with seasonal spirit, vibrant song and dance and a magical family story!

“Boundless energy was infectious”

The Ipswich Star

Directed by the star of the group’s last production of Oliver! 14 years ago, the Co-op Juniors Theatre Company returned to the New Wolsey Theatre with the smash-hit musical about the lovable orphan.

“The acting, singing and dance routines were all near faultless.”

The Ipswich Star

In 2014 our Christmas Spectacular! took audiences for a magical journey to Neverland, taking in the adventures of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell and the lost boys.

“An evening to be savoured and marvelled at… entertaining, moving, incredible…”

ONE Suffolk

This powerful love story, still entrancing audiences worldwide, made its debut at the New Wolsey Theatre in an spectacular production with a stella cast, stunning set and a 15-piece live orchestra.

“full of magic, sparkle and song”

The Ipswich Star

Celebrating 150 years of Lewis Carol’s story, our 2015 Christmas Spectacular took our audiences an imaginary world of nonsense and delight with Alice, The Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and Cheshire Cat.

“Incredible, inspiring, innovative: a triumph…nothing less than spectacular”

ONESuffolk

The race is on! The smash-hit rock musical, seen by over 20 million people worldwide, hit the rails at a remarkable new venue near Woodbridge. The audience surrounded our roller-skating cast on three sides as as they glide round the rail tracks in a breathtaking visual adventure of love, hope and a desire to win at any cost.

“This festive extravaganza is as glitzy and glamorous as anything you would see on a West End stage.”

East Anglian Daily Times

Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, this magical story is set in a winter wonderland. Journey with Kai, Gerda and a fantastical snow creature to the palace of The Snow Queen! Their epic adventure is full of surprises: meet the frost trolls, ice bandits and the warm-hearted villagers in a musical celebration of Christmas, love and friendship suitable for the whole family.

“An infectiously fun, charming and poignant piece that ranks among the Juniors’ best work”

East Anglian Daily Times

Roll Up! Roll Up! A colourful, exciting musical spectacle with a live band, staged in the Circus Fantasia Big Top in the Manor House grounds of Wherstead Park near Ipswich told the fabulous story of PT Barnum, the greatest showman on earth, whose remarkable circus made him a legend.

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The Co-op Juniors Theatre company return from Madagascar Jr. last year and their dazzling Christmas Spectacular at Snape Maltings to present Honk! Jr.

A heartwarming celebration of being different that delights all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score, Honk! JR. is witty and hilarious, but also moving, this show will treat you to equal amounts of laughter and tears.

Since it first hatched in 1993, Honk! JR. has been seen by over 6 million people, it has won multiple awards including beating The Lion King and Mamma Mia to the 2000 Oliver Award for Best Musical!

The Co-op Juniors Theatre company return from the award-winning Barnum last year and their dazzling Christmas Spectacular at Snape Maltings to present Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure.

Close your eyes and imagine, close them tight and pretend as you take off on a magical trip to Never Land where you never grow old.

The Co-op Juniors Theatre company return in 2019 to celebrate 15 spectacular years entertaining over 100,000 people at Snape Maltings Concert Hall. The award-winning cast of 100, complete with live orchestra and over 1,000 dazzling costumes present another magical Christmas song and dance variety treat for all the family.

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The Co-op Juniors travelled to Snape Maltings for the first time with their hugely successful festively themed variety show, Christmas Spectacular!

Alongside rehearsals for Fame, the younger members of the group, took us to the jungle to experience Kippling’s wonderful tale.

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The Co-op Juniors brought the electric dance rnumbers and stunning balads of the legendary young hopefuls of New York’s high school for the performing arts to the Ipswich Regent.

“A feast for the eyes as well as the ears.”

The Evening Star

For a second year the Co-op Juniors returned to the internationally renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall for a stunning production of festive music and dance, filling the concert hall’s stage with a hundred-strong cast and almost 1,000 costumes.

In summer 2006, while the older members of the group were preparing for We Will Rock You, younger Juniors took to the stage with a fun and fantastic adaptation of Disney’s Cinderella Kids.

“A real triump… a great night out”

The Evening Star

The futuristic world or Planet Mall controlled by the Killer Queen burst onto the Corn Exchange stage, with the Co-op Juniors first production at the venue for more than 15 years. The Resistance look to return to the Golden Age of original music accompanied by 23 classic Queen hits throughout the show.

“Co-op Juniors have yet again taken the county by storm”

The Evening Star

The Co-op Juniors’ debut performance at the new Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge was a sell-out success. Bringing the cult characters from Disney’s hit movie to the stage, High School Musical was a great new challenge for the Juniors

An entrancing celebration of Christmas in music and dance, in its fourth year at Snape Maltings.

For the first time, the show also toured to Charter Hall,Colchester.

Disney’s smash-hit sequel to High School Musical. School’s out, the summer’s here, and the East High School students are working at a country club.

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