We are a multi-award-winning, much-loved local theatre and a nationally recognised creative hub.
At the heart of everything we do is a passion for live performance and creative engagement. We create, produce, and present a vibrant, diverse programme that inspires, entertains, and nourishes our audiences.
Our work includes our own productions, exciting collaborations with local, regional, national, and international artists, and the very best touring performances from across the UK.
Through our Creative Communities programme, we reach those who need the arts most, ensuring that everyone has the chance to experience and take part in high-quality theatre.
Excellence, diversity, and accessibility are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to working in a way that is both financially and environmentally sustainable.
Our Goals
- To be a welcoming, inclusive theatre that is open to everyone.
- To deliver a programme work that reflects, delights and challenges our audiences.
- To support and develop local theatre-makers and performers, with a special focus on young people and underrepresented voices.
- To provide learning opportunities that spark curiosity, creativity, and career aspirations.
- To secure brilliant partners—whether as sponsors, co-producers, or funders—to expand the reach and impact of our work.
- To champion new artists, fresh ideas, and innovative ways of making theatre.
- To be a theatre of both local and national significance, making a real difference to the cultural life of Ipswich, East Anglia, and the UK.
- To take our environmental responsibility seriously by cutting our carbon footprint.
- To ensure the theatre’s long-term sustainability by making smart financial and business decisions.