The Big Afternoon

Performed on Sat 22 Jul

The New Wolsey Theatre in collaboration with Suffolk Refugee Support.

Join us for the New Wolsey’s big celebration for an afternoon featuring free theatre, arts and crafts, live music and so much more! Listen to the Ipswich Youth Steel Pan Band, marvel at our wandering magician and enjoy some free sweet treats created by cooks from around the world!

*We have moved the Big Afternoon indoors due to a rainy weather forecast for later today. It's still going ahead!*

Here's the updated plan:

The acts will perform on our stage. As we have limited seating, tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Previously held tickets do not guarantee admittance.

The auditorium will open at 1:30pm, with the site open from 12:30pm.

2:00 – 2:10pm
A welcome to the New Wolsey Theatre

2:10 – 2:30pm
Ipswich Youth Steel Pan Band - the sound of the summer!

2:30 – 2:45pm
Poetry reading by young people from the Achiever's School

2:45 – 3:00pm
Unscene Suffolk Choir - classic tunes and familiar favourites

3:00 – 3:15pm
Dean Parkin - performance poetry with a comic twist

3:15 – 3:35pm
Ben Brown - virtuoso singer-songwriter and Manningtree legend

3:35 – 4:00pm
The Black Eagles - stunning acrobatics troupe originally from Tanzania

Also on all afternoon:

• Magician - David Whitney - Roaming
• Arts & crafts - Rock, Paper, Scissors – NW2
• Face painting – NW2
• Baba Z: Barber Shop Conversations - NWT Upstairs Bar

Please note that this is a non-alcoholic event, so we kindly ask that you do not bring any alcohol onto the premises.