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Ipswich cultural organisations come together to celebrate world class festive lineup, putting the town on the map as the Cultural Capital of Suffolk

November 4th, 2024

‘We Are Ipswich’, an independent collective of nationally acclaimed arts and heritage organisations, is bringing the festive spirit to Suffolk like never before. This season, they’re joining forces to launch Ipswich Entertains for Christmas – a campaign showcasing a spectacular line-up of premier league art and culture that promises thrilling, high-quality entertainment for all ages. […]

The New Wolsey Theatre announces its 2025 Spring Season including its first international collaboration, Noises Off, and celebrates a successful year of audiences and community outreach

October 23rd, 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre, Suffolk’s go-to venue for the richest variety of theatre, has unveiled a diverse Spring 2025 programme, which goes on general sale on Saturday 2 November, including the announcement of a European theatre partnership for the venue’s next major co-production.   Next year, for the first time, the New Wolsey Theatre is […]

A cast announcement graphic for 'Sleeping Beauty.' Against the artwork for 'Sleeping Beauty; are the nine headshots, names and cast roles for the actor-musicians in the show. From left to right, they are: Craig Anderson as Rosie, Mya Fox-Scott as Princess Aurora, Max Gallagher as Thornica, Laura Gomez Gracia as Milo the Dragon, Burhan Kathawala as Prince Three, Signe Larsson as The Queen, Meg Narongchai as The King, Emily Pickett as ensemble and Alexander Zane as Prince Toby.

Incredible cast revealed for 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll panto, ‘Sleeping Beauty!’

September 19th, 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre is delighted to reveal the stunning cast for this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll panto, Sleeping Beauty, as West End stars and panto legends get ready to bring the laughter to the New Wolsey Theatre this winter! Sleeping Beauty’s talented line-up of actor-musicians is: Craig Anderson (Hansel and Gretel Derby Theatre, Jack […]

Staff members of the New Wolsey Theatre smile as they pose for a picture with their awards. In the top left corner is the white version of the New Wolsey Theatre's logo and in the bottom left corner is white text that reads 'Award Wins!'

The New Wolsey Theatre wins big at the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2024!

July 8th, 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre is incredibly proud to share the news that we won both the ‘Positive Impact in the Community’ and ‘Suffolk Business of the Year’ awards at the 2024 East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards ceremony on Thursday 4th July 2024! The ‘Positive Impact in the Community’ award recognises businesses who understand environmental […]

The Big Afternoon returns to the New Wolsey Theatre to kick off a sizzling summer season of entertainment ahead

May 21st, 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre’s The Big Afternoon – a FREE event for all the family packed with live music, theatre, singing, dancing, a roaming magician, arts and crafts, and so much more – returns on Saturday 25 May from 2-4pm marking the start of a packed summer of shows.  The New Wolsey Theatre is delighted […]

Top musical theatre performers are announced for Footloose (The Musical) at the New Wolsey Theatre

May 15th, 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre is heading back to the 1980s this autumn to stage a spectacular new production of the blockbuster musical Footloose. This explosive show, based on the original iconic film, is presented by the New Wolsey Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre and has a cast full of some of the best actor-musicians in […]

Ipswich hotfoots it back to the 80s this Autumn with the New Wolsey Theatre’s co-production of Footloose, in the film’s 40th anniversary year, joining a packed line-up of entertainment

April 17th, 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre is delighted to be working in partnership with Pitlochry Festival Theatre to stage a spectacular new production of the explosive musical Footloose, which headlines an exciting programme of shows for audiences at the Ipswich venue this Autumn.    Based on the hit 1980s film, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, […]

The New Wolsey Theatre announces this year’s Rock’n’Roll panto Sleeping Beauty

March 13th, 2024

Running from 22 November 2024 – 18 January 2025 Written by Vikki Stone and Directed by Douglas Rintoul   Sleeping Beauty will be given a rockin’ twist on a fairytale classic as it bursts onto the stage in this year’s spellbinding ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Panto at The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, running from 22 […]

A picture of the outside of the New Wolsey Theatre, with many people gathered as an event was happening at the time of the photograph being taken. In the top left is the pink and gold version of the New Wolsey Theatre's logo, and text at the bottom reads 'Update on Suffolk County Council Arts & Culture Funding - Photo credit: Will Green Photography.'

Update on Suffolk County Council Arts & Culture Funding

January 31st, 2024

While we welcome Suffolk County Council’s announcement that they will establish a new project fund for Arts and Heritage, with a sum equivalent to that cut from their core grant programme, this does not directly address the cut to core funding. Organisations need core funding to cover their running costs and to ensure infrastructure is […]

Cast announced for new production of Little Shop of Horrors coming to theatres this spring

January 9th, 2024

Co-production from Octagon Theatre Bolton, New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Hull Truck Theatre The cult classic rock ‘n’ roll musical Little Shop of Horrors is returning to UK theatres with a brand-new co-production for spring 2024. Co-producers Octagon Theatre Bolton, New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Hull Truck Theatre have […]

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