Pumphouse

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The Pumphouse during the Aldeburgh Festival Set in a disused Victorian pumping station, this is a groovy sidekick of The Aldeburgh Festival. 28 hugely varied shows over 3 June weekends incorporate cutting edge contemporary music, burlesque, jazz , poetry and comedy. Built on the marshes in the seaside town of Aldeburgh, made famous by Benjamin Britten and incredible fish and chips, the great and the good, and the incredibly hip can be found drinking Adnams in the audience. This year look out for Martin Carthy, Barb Jungr, Madame Galina, CBSO Tango, and Pekka Kuusisto’s electric violin improvisation on Bach’s D minor partita. The ale flows freely and the reeds sing along with the music on weekend nights during the Festival as The Pumphouse springs to life again. Expect the unexpected as performers take to the stage to premiere new work, try something different or just present their wares in a more informal setting. The Pumphouse’s unique position and relaxed atmosphere combine to make it the Festival’s best-kept secret. For jazz, classical, comedy, cabaret and the curious, take a peek inside the Pumphouse and experience the lighter side of the Aldeburgh Festival. To reach the Pumphouse, go south to the end of the High Street past Aldeburgh Fish and Chip Shop, turn right into Park Road, pass Pegg’s Engineers and turn left down the track.