The Next Six Weeks

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“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love-stories of all time.

Abigail Pickard Price’s “uproariously funny” adaptation sees three actors conjure 17 of Jane Austen’s unforgettable characters to life, in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s “fresh and genuinely romantic” production of this beloved romantic comedy.

“No doubt Austen herself would have been delighted” Muddy Stilettos
“Pleasingly faithful” Daily Mail
"Uproariously funny" The Stage
"This is feel-good theatre" Londontheatre1

***** Londontheatre1, London Living Large
**** Daily Mail, The Stage, West End Best Friend
“Perfection” British Theatre Guide

GSC Production Principal Sponsor, Moore Barlow Lawyers.

Presented by Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love-stories of all time.

Abigail Pickard Price’s “uproariously funny” adaptation sees three actors conjure 17 of Jane Austen’s unforgettable characters to life, in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s “fresh and genuinely romantic” production of this beloved romantic comedy.

“No doubt Austen herself would have been delighted” Muddy Stilettos
“Pleasingly faithful” Daily Mail
"Uproariously funny" The Stage
"This is feel-good theatre" Londontheatre1

***** Londontheatre1, London Living Large
**** Daily Mail, The Stage, West End Best Friend
“Perfection” British Theatre Guide

GSC Production Principal Sponsor, Moore Barlow Lawyers.

Presented by Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love-stories of all time.

Abigail Pickard Price’s “uproariously funny” adaptation sees three actors conjure 17 of Jane Austen’s unforgettable characters to life, in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s “fresh and genuinely romantic” production of this beloved romantic comedy.

“No doubt Austen herself would have been delighted” Muddy Stilettos
“Pleasingly faithful” Daily Mail
"Uproariously funny" The Stage
"This is feel-good theatre" Londontheatre1

***** Londontheatre1, London Living Large
**** Daily Mail, The Stage, West End Best Friend
“Perfection” British Theatre Guide

GSC Production Principal Sponsor, Moore Barlow Lawyers.

Presented by Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love-stories of all time.

Abigail Pickard Price’s “uproariously funny” adaptation sees three actors conjure 17 of Jane Austen’s unforgettable characters to life, in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s “fresh and genuinely romantic” production of this beloved romantic comedy.

“No doubt Austen herself would have been delighted” Muddy Stilettos
“Pleasingly faithful” Daily Mail
"Uproariously funny" The Stage
"This is feel-good theatre" Londontheatre1

***** Londontheatre1, London Living Large
**** Daily Mail, The Stage, West End Best Friend
“Perfection” British Theatre Guide

GSC Production Principal Sponsor, Moore Barlow Lawyers.

Presented by Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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Wolsey Writers Workshops
A day of creative writing in NW2.

Journalling: Writing Personal Experience (Saturday 8 February)

Do you keep a diary? What are at the potential benefits of a daily writing practice? Whether you are journalling to support your mental health, or trying to improve your creative writing muscle, this workshop will offer tips and insights to help nurture a regular writing habit. We will also explore autofiction as a genre – storytelling based on lived experience – and discuss the joys and perils of sharing your personal journey with other people.

Wolsey Writers one-day workshops are led by Katie Ward, an award-winning author from Suffolk. Every session (10:30am-3:45pm) includes a deep dive into our topic, tools and techniques to improve your creative practice, and dedicated time for your own writing or WIP.

‘It was brilliant – I can’t remember a better writing class.’

‘Katie is a wonderful teacher – encouraging and enabling.’

‘I learned so much and have discovered some new directions to follow.’

Suitable for adults (beginner to intermediate levels) and young people age 16+ with a commitment to creative writing. Check socials for updates: Instagram @wolseywriters; Twitter/X @WolseyWriters; Facebook @katiewardwriter.

Doors open 10am for 10:30am start. Drinks and snacks will be available from New Wolsey Café or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Writers entitled to concessions do not need to provide evidence when booking: please self-select your ticket.

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Join us for a journey around the New Wolsey Theatre to gain exclusive insights into how our fabulous productions come together. Discover what happens behind-the-scenes, learn about our vibrant history and experience how shows are developed from basic concepts into the dazzling shows you see on our stage.

The tour will last approximately an hour. The tour route includes stairs, spiral staircases and some narrow areas. If you would like to attend a tour and you are a wheelchair user or have any specific access requirements, please give us a call ahead of booking to discuss how we can make the tour as accessible as possible for you.

If you have a membership with us your ticket will automatically be discounted when you add a £10 ticket to your basket.

Full Price: £10
Disabled: £10 with assisting companion tickets free of charge
Members: £7.50
Under 18's: £5

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“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love-stories of all time.

Abigail Pickard Price’s “uproariously funny” adaptation sees three actors conjure 17 of Jane Austen’s unforgettable characters to life, in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s “fresh and genuinely romantic” production of this beloved romantic comedy.

“No doubt Austen herself would have been delighted” Muddy Stilettos
“Pleasingly faithful” Daily Mail
"Uproariously funny" The Stage
"This is feel-good theatre" Londontheatre1

***** Londontheatre1, London Living Large
**** Daily Mail, The Stage, West End Best Friend
“Perfection” British Theatre Guide

GSC Production Principal Sponsor, Moore Barlow Lawyers.

Presented by Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love-stories of all time.

Abigail Pickard Price’s “uproariously funny” adaptation sees three actors conjure 17 of Jane Austen’s unforgettable characters to life, in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s “fresh and genuinely romantic” production of this beloved romantic comedy.

“No doubt Austen herself would have been delighted” Muddy Stilettos
“Pleasingly faithful” Daily Mail
"Uproariously funny" The Stage
"This is feel-good theatre" Londontheatre1

***** Londontheatre1, London Living Large
**** Daily Mail, The Stage, West End Best Friend
“Perfection” British Theatre Guide

GSC Production Principal Sponsor, Moore Barlow Lawyers.

Presented by Guildford Shakespeare Company.

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Legendary cricket broadcaster, Henry Blofeld, takes readers on a charming journey through modern cricket, while looking back at the great games of yesteryear.

Henry has been close to the heart of cricket for over fifty years. He has seen the game grow into a hugely international sport, where franchises continue to have massive influence and more and more games are added to the world calendar. It wasn't always this way and Blowers reflects on how cricket used to be and where it is headed.

He explores the big shifts, innovations and challenges facing the game today, while looking back at his life and career, recounting his cherished memories of his beloved sport. With his signature wit and insight, he compared the cricketing landscape of today with the cherished memories of yesteryear.

Henry began writing about cricket, for The Times, in May 1962 and in 1972, he started his long career as a commentator with the BBC's Test Match Special. During his career, he has written for numerous papers and broadcast for both radio and television for many networks around the world especially in Australia and New Zealand. Henry now tours the country with his one-man show.

Presented in association with Clive Conway Productions.

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A boundary-breaking show for all.

How do you say goodbye when words were never there?

Arjun’s father never learnt to sign, and now that he’s gone, Arjun must find his own way to honour him. In a world where ancient traditions meet modern reality, Arjun embarks on a deeply personal and visually mesmerising quest to create a farewell ritual for his father – one woven from memory, love, and loss.

Travel from the UK to India in Last Rites, a stunning fusion of visual storytelling, electrifying movement, and an immersive soundscape you can feel as well as hear. This is theatre like you’ve never experienced it before, rich with emotion, beauty, and innovation.

Created by internationally acclaimed theatre-makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann, multi-award-winning Ad Infinitum’s (Translunar Paradise ★★★★★ The Observer, Light ★★★★★ The Times), Last Rites redefines what theatre can be.

A feast for the senses, designed for everyone. With no spoken words, this unforgettable performance speaks in movement, visuals, and rhythm. Featuring creative captions, Sign Language, and a deep, resonant soundtrack that can be felt or heard, Last Rites is truly for deaf, Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing audiences alike.

A story of love. A story of loss. A story that transcends language.


Age guidance: 14+. Contains strobe lighting, haze, loud music, heavy use of bass, themes of grief and death, parental abuse and trauma.

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A boundary-breaking show for all.

How do you say goodbye when words were never there?

Arjun’s father never learnt to sign, and now that he’s gone, Arjun must find his own way to honour him. In a world where ancient traditions meet modern reality, Arjun embarks on a deeply personal and visually mesmerising quest to create a farewell ritual for his father – one woven from memory, love, and loss.

Travel from the UK to India in Last Rites, a stunning fusion of visual storytelling, electrifying movement, and an immersive soundscape you can feel as well as hear. This is theatre like you’ve never experienced it before, rich with emotion, beauty, and innovation.

Created by internationally acclaimed theatre-makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann, multi-award-winning Ad Infinitum’s (Translunar Paradise ★★★★★ The Observer, Light ★★★★★ The Times), Last Rites redefines what theatre can be.

A feast for the senses, designed for everyone. With no spoken words, this unforgettable performance speaks in movement, visuals, and rhythm. Featuring creative captions, Sign Language, and a deep, resonant soundtrack that can be felt or heard, Last Rites is truly for deaf, Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing audiences alike.

A story of love. A story of loss. A story that transcends language.


Age guidance: 14+. Contains strobe lighting, haze, loud music, heavy use of bass, themes of grief and death, parental abuse and trauma.

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Love LEGO®?

The Brick People - offering a wide range of exciting LEGO® related activities!

Each show consist of various LEGO® activity tables, some containing self-building activities including mosaic building and random brick building, along with tables featuring monitored activities such as a timed tower build and small model builds, where names of the challengers are written on a leader board for the day for all to see.

There are also a selection of amazing official and unofficial LEGO® creations by The Brick People and the wider LEGO® hobbyist community.

Come along to enjoy a series of free-flow workshops including:

● SPEED BUILD - Think you’ve got good skills? Try the speed build challenge.
● RACEWAY - Build a vehicle to race down our track made with LEGO® and make it to the bottom!
● MOSAICS - Create a mosaic using LEGO® DOTS and add your design to the mosaic display
● TIMED TOWER - How tall can you make a tower with LEGO® in just 1 minute?
● YOUNG BUILDERS - LEGO® DUPLO® bricks to keep the youngest builders occupied!
● EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS - The BRICK People are connected to a large network of LEGO® enthusiasts from all over the country and some of their most wonderful creations will be on display today.

"Having The Brick People at Cranleigh Arts centre was an absolute pleasure, The atmosphere in the building was magic with happy faces young and old. We cannot wait until they return." - Sophie Woods, Director, Cranleigh Arts

Presented by Makin Projects.

Age guidance: 3+.

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Love LEGO®?

The Brick People - offering a wide range of exciting LEGO® related activities!

Each show consist of various LEGO® activity tables, some containing self-building activities including mosaic building and random brick building, along with tables featuring monitored activities such as a timed tower build and small model builds, where names of the challengers are written on a leader board for the day for all to see.

There are also a selection of amazing official and unofficial LEGO® creations by The Brick People and the wider LEGO® hobbyist community.

Come along to enjoy a series of free-flow workshops including:

● SPEED BUILD - Think you’ve got good skills? Try the speed build challenge.
● RACEWAY - Build a vehicle to race down our track made with LEGO® and make it to the bottom!
● MOSAICS - Create a mosaic using LEGO® DOTS and add your design to the mosaic display
● TIMED TOWER - How tall can you make a tower with LEGO® in just 1 minute?
● YOUNG BUILDERS - LEGO® DUPLO® bricks to keep the youngest builders occupied!
● EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS - The BRICK People are connected to a large network of LEGO® enthusiasts from all over the country and some of their most wonderful creations will be on display today.

"Having The Brick People at Cranleigh Arts centre was an absolute pleasure, The atmosphere in the building was magic with happy faces young and old. We cannot wait until they return." - Sophie Woods, Director, Cranleigh Arts

Presented by Makin Projects.

Age guidance: 3+.

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Love LEGO®?

The Brick People - offering a wide range of exciting LEGO® related activities!

Each show consist of various LEGO® activity tables, some containing self-building activities including mosaic building and random brick building, along with tables featuring monitored activities such as a timed tower build and small model builds, where names of the challengers are written on a leader board for the day for all to see.

There are also a selection of amazing official and unofficial LEGO® creations by The Brick People and the wider LEGO® hobbyist community.

Come along to enjoy a series of free-flow workshops including:

● SPEED BUILD - Think you’ve got good skills? Try the speed build challenge.
● RACEWAY - Build a vehicle to race down our track made with LEGO® and make it to the bottom!
● MOSAICS - Create a mosaic using LEGO® DOTS and add your design to the mosaic display
● TIMED TOWER - How tall can you make a tower with LEGO® in just 1 minute?
● YOUNG BUILDERS - LEGO® DUPLO® bricks to keep the youngest builders occupied!
● EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS - The BRICK People are connected to a large network of LEGO® enthusiasts from all over the country and some of their most wonderful creations will be on display today.

"Having The Brick People at Cranleigh Arts centre was an absolute pleasure, The atmosphere in the building was magic with happy faces young and old. We cannot wait until they return." - Sophie Woods, Director, Cranleigh Arts

Presented by Makin Projects.

Age guidance: 3+.

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Love LEGO®?

The Brick People - offering a wide range of exciting LEGO® related activities!

Each show consist of various LEGO® activity tables, some containing self-building activities including mosaic building and random brick building, along with tables featuring monitored activities such as a timed tower build and small model builds, where names of the challengers are written on a leader board for the day for all to see.

There are also a selection of amazing official and unofficial LEGO® creations by The Brick People and the wider LEGO® hobbyist community.

Come along to enjoy a series of free-flow workshops including:

● SPEED BUILD - Think you’ve got good skills? Try the speed build challenge.
● RACEWAY - Build a vehicle to race down our track made with LEGO® and make it to the bottom!
● MOSAICS - Create a mosaic using LEGO® DOTS and add your design to the mosaic display
● TIMED TOWER - How tall can you make a tower with LEGO® in just 1 minute?
● YOUNG BUILDERS - LEGO® DUPLO® bricks to keep the youngest builders occupied!
● EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS - The BRICK People are connected to a large network of LEGO® enthusiasts from all over the country and some of their most wonderful creations will be on display today.

"Having The Brick People at Cranleigh Arts centre was an absolute pleasure, The atmosphere in the building was magic with happy faces young and old. We cannot wait until they return." - Sophie Woods, Director, Cranleigh Arts

Presented by Makin Projects.

Age guidance: 3+.

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Love LEGO®?

The Brick People - offering a wide range of exciting LEGO® related activities!

Each show consist of various LEGO® activity tables, some containing self-building activities including mosaic building and random brick building, along with tables featuring monitored activities such as a timed tower build and small model builds, where names of the challengers are written on a leader board for the day for all to see.

There are also a selection of amazing official and unofficial LEGO® creations by The Brick People and the wider LEGO® hobbyist community.

Come along to enjoy a series of free-flow workshops including:

● SPEED BUILD - Think you’ve got good skills? Try the speed build challenge.
● RACEWAY - Build a vehicle to race down our track made with LEGO® and make it to the bottom!
● MOSAICS - Create a mosaic using LEGO® DOTS and add your design to the mosaic display
● TIMED TOWER - How tall can you make a tower with LEGO® in just 1 minute?
● YOUNG BUILDERS - LEGO® DUPLO® bricks to keep the youngest builders occupied!
● EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS - The BRICK People are connected to a large network of LEGO® enthusiasts from all over the country and some of their most wonderful creations will be on display today.

"Having The Brick People at Cranleigh Arts centre was an absolute pleasure, The atmosphere in the building was magic with happy faces young and old. We cannot wait until they return." - Sophie Woods, Director, Cranleigh Arts

Presented by Makin Projects.

Age guidance: 3+.

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Like the name says - it’s a 'Comedy Club 4 Kids!'

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires).

Since 2005, the 'Comedy Club 4 Kids' has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits! It's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like "why is that your face!?"

‘A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.’ - The Guardian

‘The perfect way to entertain the whole family.’ - Three Weeks

‘The ethos is just right.’ - The Daily Telegraph

‘This show was great!’ - The Scotsman

Presented by Isabelle Adam.

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Join much-loved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.

He’ll be taking a look at some of his favourite books, showing you how to create characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways to invent your own crazy creatures and giving loads of top tips as you drawalong with him.

Nick has illustrated close to 300 books including the much-loved ‘You Choose’, ‘Shark in the Park’ and ‘Pants’ series.

He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray, and he’s also illustrated lots of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally popular children’s novels. Nick’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too!

Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in!

Age guidance: 4+.

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The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world!

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge.

Stefan Gates is an award-winning presenter of 20 TV series (including five for CBBC including Incredible Edibles, Gastrolab and Gastronuts), and a STEM author of 12 books (including Fartology and Science You Can Eat), and he’s internationally renowned for his clever, high-octane, highly-educational stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science.

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The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world!

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge.

Stefan Gates is an award-winning presenter of 20 TV series (including five for CBBC including Incredible Edibles, Gastrolab and Gastronuts), and a STEM author of 12 books (including Fartology and Science You Can Eat), and he’s internationally renowned for his clever, high-octane, highly-educational stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science.

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By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Michael Cabot.

Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.

It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.

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By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Michael Cabot.

Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.

It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.

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By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Michael Cabot.

Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.

It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.

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By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Michael Cabot.

Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.

It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.

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WOLSEY WRITERS

Meet. Write. Share.

Wolsey Writers is a creative writing group based at New Wolsey Theatre since 2015.

Our community includes novelists, scriptwriters, poets, storytellers, children’s literature, comedy, and nonfiction. We welcome writing in any genre. We welcome writers from diverse backgrounds. We welcome all levels of experience and aspirations of every size – from haiku to blockbuster trilogy.

Led by Katie Ward, an award-winning author from Suffolk, every session includes tips to improve your creative practice, focused writing time, peer support and inspiration.

‘I come away from Wolsey Writers wanting to go home and write. That’s how I feel.’

‘You have boosted my ability to ‘just write’ beyond my expectations and it is helping me push my current novel forward.’

‘Humble, informative and inspirational – that is surely the success and key to Wolsey Writers.’

Suitable for adults, and young people age 16+ with a commitment to creative writing. Check socials for updates, including our next theme: Instagram @wolseywriters; Twitter/X @WolseyWriters; Facebook @katiewardwriter.

Throughout 2025 Wolsey Writers will meet on the first Saturday of the month (except August) in the upstairs bar. Doors open 10am for 10:30am start (ends 12pm). Tickets are pay what you feel.

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Join us for a journey around the New Wolsey Theatre to gain exclusive insights into how our fabulous productions come together. Discover what happens behind-the-scenes, learn about our vibrant history and experience how shows are developed from basic concepts into the dazzling shows you see on our stage.

The tour will last approximately an hour. The tour route includes stairs, spiral staircases and some narrow areas. If you would like to attend a tour and you are a wheelchair user or have any specific access requirements, please give us a call ahead of booking to discuss how we can make the tour as accessible as possible for you.

If you have a membership with us your ticket will automatically be discounted when you add a £10 ticket to your basket.

Full Price: £10
Disabled: £10 with assisting companion tickets free of charge
Members: £7.50
Under 18's: £5

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By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Michael Cabot.

Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.

It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.

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By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Michael Cabot.

Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.

It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.

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“Welcome to our space. You are a guest, and we are not f..kin’ sorry!”

The Not Your Circus Dog collective return after their sold-out runs in 2019 and 2022 for more shameless sexy punk crip cabaret. With luscious lip syncs, sweaty dances and verbatim stories have your preconceptions rattled as we take you to the edge.

‘These four performers are some of the bravest, boldest, most candid and risk-taking on the contemporary London theatre scene.’
Disability Arts Online

★★★★★ - ‘An incredibly life-affirming event.’ - Broadway World

★★★★ - ‘Perfectly deliver the message that learning disabled and neurodivergent performers…are a true force to be reckoned with.’ - North West End

Age Guidance: 16+.

Content advice: discussions of hate crimes and sex, strong language and some audience participation.

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“Welcome to our space. You are a guest, and we are not f..kin’ sorry!”

The Not Your Circus Dog collective return after their sold-out runs in 2019 and 2022 for more shameless sexy punk crip cabaret. With luscious lip syncs, sweaty dances and verbatim stories have your preconceptions rattled as we take you to the edge.

‘These four performers are some of the bravest, boldest, most candid and risk-taking on the contemporary London theatre scene.’
Disability Arts Online

★★★★★ - ‘An incredibly life-affirming event.’ - Broadway World

★★★★ - ‘Perfectly deliver the message that learning disabled and neurodivergent performers…are a true force to be reckoned with.’ - North West End

Age Guidance: 16+.

Content advice: discussions of hate crimes and sex, strong language and some audience participation.

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“Welcome to our space. You are a guest, and we are not f..kin’ sorry!”

The Not Your Circus Dog collective return after their sold-out runs in 2019 and 2022 for more shameless sexy punk crip cabaret. With luscious lip syncs, sweaty dances and verbatim stories have your preconceptions rattled as we take you to the edge.

‘These four performers are some of the bravest, boldest, most candid and risk-taking on the contemporary London theatre scene.’
Disability Arts Online

★★★★★ - ‘An incredibly life-affirming event.’ - Broadway World

★★★★ - ‘Perfectly deliver the message that learning disabled and neurodivergent performers…are a true force to be reckoned with.’ - North West End

Age Guidance: 16+.

Content advice: discussions of hate crimes and sex, strong language and some audience participation.

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Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, presents 'Boy on the Roof' Acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage. Nominated as a Top 50 show in the UK by the stage, this is a show that you will not want to miss.

Created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD), loneliness, aging, hearing loss, connection and community, Vamos Theatre’s 'Boy on the Roof' is the story of an unlikely friendship, where acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.

At No.73 Cooper St, Brian Baxter wishes his son wasn’t so irritating. Liam Baxter can’t switch off, can’t sit still, he’s disruptive at school and chaotic at home. As for Liam, he just wishes someone understood him. Three doors down, Albert keeps himself to himself, sticks to his routines. At 91, he knows what he likes and likes what he knows. But Albert misses his wife and just wishes that someone, somewhere would have time for him. When Liam and Albert’s paths cross, no one can fathom what on earth they have in common. But the boy and the man share more than they know, and what slowly grows is a friendship that both of them need, even if the rest of the world can’t see it.

As with all its productions, Vamos Theatre welcomes everyone to see 'Boy on the Roof,' including people who may need a more accepting auditorium environment. The company invites all its audiences to join in supporting this inclusivity, so that everyone feels welcome.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A poignant exploration of loneliness, connection and friendship.”
Oliver Jones, The Stage

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you’ve never seen full mask theatre, there could be no better introduction than Vamos Theatre – the irresistible mix of humour and heartbreak makes them a must-see.”
The Hereford Times

Age guidance: 12+. Contains references to drugs.

Production photography: Graeme Braidwood

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Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, presents 'Boy on the Roof' Acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage. Nominated as a Top 50 show in the UK by the stage, this is a show that you will not want to miss.

Created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD), loneliness, aging, hearing loss, connection and community, Vamos Theatre’s 'Boy on the Roof' is the story of an unlikely friendship, where acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.

At No.73 Cooper St, Brian Baxter wishes his son wasn’t so irritating. Liam Baxter can’t switch off, can’t sit still, he’s disruptive at school and chaotic at home. As for Liam, he just wishes someone understood him. Three doors down, Albert keeps himself to himself, sticks to his routines. At 91, he knows what he likes and likes what he knows. But Albert misses his wife and just wishes that someone, somewhere would have time for him. When Liam and Albert’s paths cross, no one can fathom what on earth they have in common. But the boy and the man share more than they know, and what slowly grows is a friendship that both of them need, even if the rest of the world can’t see it.

As with all its productions, Vamos Theatre welcomes everyone to see 'Boy on the Roof,' including people who may need a more accepting auditorium environment. The company invites all its audiences to join in supporting this inclusivity, so that everyone feels welcome.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A poignant exploration of loneliness, connection and friendship.”
Oliver Jones, The Stage

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you’ve never seen full mask theatre, there could be no better introduction than Vamos Theatre – the irresistible mix of humour and heartbreak makes them a must-see.”
The Hereford Times

Age guidance: 12+. Contains references to drugs.

Production photography: Graeme Braidwood

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A free series of three in-depth sessions designed to help performance makers and creative producers to write and submit an Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant application. Project Grants are funding to support projects that focus on Combined Arts (including festivals and carnivals), Dance, Libraries, Literature, Museums, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

Across the three sessions we will demystify the grant application process, offer guidance to support the development of a funding bid, and provide a friendly space for critical reflection within a network of peers.

Sessions will be led by New Wolsey Theatre Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Douglas Rintoul.

There are two ways to take part in this series; as a performance maker or creative producer developing a bid or as an observer:

Performance Maker/Creative Producer developing a bid: Up to four spaces will be offered to performance makers or creative producers who are looking to submit a project grant application for live performance. These applications will be actively discussed and developed as part of the sessions. Ideally, you will be based in, or have connections to, Suffolk or the East Anglian region, and we use the term ‘performance maker’ to cover a variety of creative roles such as writer, dancer, theatre-maker, director etc. You don’t need to have started an application to be considered, but you will need to be committed to working on the bid outside of the sessions and submitting it by 30th April 2025.

If you want to be considered for one of these spaces please send an email with a short bio and brief description of what your project bid will be for to Rachel Fitzgerald: RFitzgerald@wolseytheatre.co.uk or call us on 01473 295 932.
Deadline: The deadline has now passed.

Observer: Spaces are also available for people who want to develop a deeper understanding of bid writing by watching the process.

Please note that all sessions will be recorded and made available online to people who have signed up to the Suffolk Theatre Professionals Artist Network as a recap and learning resource.

You’ll need to be available for 2 of the sessions, which will be delivered online:

Monday 3rd February, 6 – 9pm (recording available)
Monday 10th March, 6 – 9pm
Monday 31st March, 6 – 9pm

Spaces are free, but must be booked in advance. Book your place below and a link to the zoom meeting will be emailed to you nearer the time.

Access: Zoom auto-captions will be available for this event. The sessions will include comfort breaks and will take a relaxed atmosphere approach, meaning you can turn your camera off and take breaks as required. If you require any other access support please get in touch before the event for a conversation.

These sessions are in partnership with Ipswich Borough Council, supported through Ipswich Thrive: Business Week.

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Oh eck! It’s been 50 years...

Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories!

For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation’s best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world’s most-loved musicals.

From humble beginnings on TV’s Opportunity Knocks (where she came second to a singing dog), through her years as Maplin’s chalet maid Peggy in the hit BBC TV series Hi-de-Hi!, to her West End and national touring roles in Godspell, Annie and Little Shop of Horrors, and her more recent TV appearances on Celebrity Masterchef, Gimme Gimme Gimme and Would I Lie To You?- it’s been an action-packed half-century of sheer entertainment. And she’s only getting started!

Su’s new one-woman show Still Fully Charged brings a national treasure face-to-face with an adoring public to celebrate the amazing characters she has been fortunate enough to play, the incredible friends and colleagues she met along the way, and the staggering range of music she has performed and recorded throughout her illustrious career.

So join Su for an evening of hilarious stories from 50 years in show business, featuring songs from the shows, backstage secrets from her diaries, and maybe even the appearance of one or two familiar characters!

Accompanied live on stage by her musical director Steven Edis, Su Pollard (winner of the 2023 Panto Award for Lifetime Achievement and the 1988 award for Rear of the Year) is here to show that she’s Still Fully Charged and still ready for ‘Action!’.

Directed by Paul Boyd
Musical Director Steve Edis
Written by Paul Boyd and Su Pollard

Age guidance: 12+.

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Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man - next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

“When I met Ken he was eating a CurlyWurly” recalls John, “although initially I thought it was a packet of sparklers, so I gave him a wide berth”, and the rest, as they say, is hysterical!

“ Actually, I feel rather calm” muses John, “although after forty years and still no chart success, perhaps I should be slightly anxious. My wife Mary says I should get a proper job, but there's not time - I'm about to retire! Besides, Comet - where I used to demonstrate audio equipment - no longer exists. As for the sweet factory in the Rotherham area where I worked as a security guard in the 1980's - that’s now an Axe Throwing Centre. Oof!"

But I'm still posting off my songs (on cassette tape with Dolby so it's not too hissy) to cutting edge pop acts like Chris Rea and the Lighthouse Family, plus I'm still being booked for nostalgic singalongs at the local hospice (for petrol money only) so we have every reason to celebrate my long and illustrious career. Do come along and join me in punching the air, and helping - in an orderly and controlled fashion - to RAISE THE OOF!

"His stand up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands on his good nature" The Guardian

“The Cole Porter of the antimacassar set” The Times

“A Ludicrously compelling night out” Evening Standard


“Sublime character comedy “ – The Guardian

“Totally unmissable” - NME

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A ThickSkin and Pentabus production.

By Tim Foley, Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin) & Elle While (Pentabus)

An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging.

From the company that produced hit shows 'Peak Stuff' and 'How Not To Drown.'

Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad - but the sea has other ideas. Mark and Tiny walk the shore of Seaton Carew in the North East. Their dad is dying, and their town is crumbling. Family rifts and political divides try to pull them apart, while a figure made of driftwood stalks the shore at night

ThickSkin and Pentabus are two of the UK’s most prominent theatre companies. Joining forces to present 'Driftwood,' by former
Bruntwood Prize Winner, Tim Foley (Electric Rosary).

Directed by a stellar team, Elle While (The Globe’s 'Hamlet,' West End revival 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time') and Neil Bettles ('How Not To Drown,' Disney’s 'Bedknobs & Broomsticks,''Frantic Assembly’s 'The Unreturning'), this play perfectly balances a moving and at times funny story in a
physical and visually striking production.

Finalist for the Offie’s Best Online Production. Not to be missed.

★★★★★ - ‘Driftwood handles the complexities of the human heart and mind in a way that is sensitive, heartfelt and touching.’ - One Show At A Time

★★★★★ - ‘Simply unmissable’ - Theatre South East on
Peak Stuff

★★★★★ - ‘truly stunning’ The Scotsman on 'How Not To Drown'

‘A beautiful story, delivered with creativity and love.’ - Audience

thickskintheatre.co.uk

Age guidance: 12+.

Production photography by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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A ThickSkin and Pentabus production.

By Tim Foley, Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin) & Elle While (Pentabus)

An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging.

From the company that produced hit shows 'Peak Stuff' and 'How Not To Drown.'

Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad - but the sea has other ideas. Mark and Tiny walk the shore of Seaton Carew in the North East. Their dad is dying, and their town is crumbling. Family rifts and political divides try to pull them apart, while a figure made of driftwood stalks the shore at night

ThickSkin and Pentabus are two of the UK’s most prominent theatre companies. Joining forces to present 'Driftwood,' by former
Bruntwood Prize Winner, Tim Foley (Electric Rosary).

Directed by a stellar team, Elle While (The Globe’s 'Hamlet,' West End revival 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time') and Neil Bettles ('How Not To Drown,' Disney’s 'Bedknobs & Broomsticks,''Frantic Assembly’s 'The Unreturning'), this play perfectly balances a moving and at times funny story in a
physical and visually striking production.

Finalist for the Offie’s Best Online Production. Not to be missed.

★★★★★ - ‘Driftwood handles the complexities of the human heart and mind in a way that is sensitive, heartfelt and touching.’ - One Show At A Time

★★★★★ - ‘Simply unmissable’ - Theatre South East on
Peak Stuff

★★★★★ - ‘truly stunning’ The Scotsman on 'How Not To Drown'

‘A beautiful story, delivered with creativity and love.’ - Audience

thickskintheatre.co.uk

Age guidance: 12+.

Production photography by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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A ThickSkin and Pentabus production.

By Tim Foley, Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin) & Elle While (Pentabus)

An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging.

From the company that produced hit shows 'Peak Stuff' and 'How Not To Drown.'

Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad - but the sea has other ideas. Mark and Tiny walk the shore of Seaton Carew in the North East. Their dad is dying, and their town is crumbling. Family rifts and political divides try to pull them apart, while a figure made of driftwood stalks the shore at night

ThickSkin and Pentabus are two of the UK’s most prominent theatre companies. Joining forces to present 'Driftwood,' by former
Bruntwood Prize Winner, Tim Foley (Electric Rosary).

Directed by a stellar team, Elle While (The Globe’s 'Hamlet,' West End revival 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time') and Neil Bettles ('How Not To Drown,' Disney’s 'Bedknobs & Broomsticks,''Frantic Assembly’s 'The Unreturning'), this play perfectly balances a moving and at times funny story in a
physical and visually striking production.

Finalist for the Offie’s Best Online Production. Not to be missed.

★★★★★ - ‘Driftwood handles the complexities of the human heart and mind in a way that is sensitive, heartfelt and touching.’ - One Show At A Time

★★★★★ - ‘Simply unmissable’ - Theatre South East on
Peak Stuff

★★★★★ - ‘truly stunning’ The Scotsman on 'How Not To Drown'

‘A beautiful story, delivered with creativity and love.’ - Audience

thickskintheatre.co.uk

Age guidance: 12+.

Production photography by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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A ThickSkin and Pentabus production.

By Tim Foley, Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin) & Elle While (Pentabus)

An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging.

From the company that produced hit shows 'Peak Stuff' and 'How Not To Drown.'

Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad - but the sea has other ideas. Mark and Tiny walk the shore of Seaton Carew in the North East. Their dad is dying, and their town is crumbling. Family rifts and political divides try to pull them apart, while a figure made of driftwood stalks the shore at night

ThickSkin and Pentabus are two of the UK’s most prominent theatre companies. Joining forces to present 'Driftwood,' by former
Bruntwood Prize Winner, Tim Foley (Electric Rosary).

Directed by a stellar team, Elle While (The Globe’s 'Hamlet,' West End revival 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time') and Neil Bettles ('How Not To Drown,' Disney’s 'Bedknobs & Broomsticks,''Frantic Assembly’s 'The Unreturning'), this play perfectly balances a moving and at times funny story in a
physical and visually striking production.

Finalist for the Offie’s Best Online Production. Not to be missed.

★★★★★ - ‘Driftwood handles the complexities of the human heart and mind in a way that is sensitive, heartfelt and touching.’ - One Show At A Time

★★★★★ - ‘Simply unmissable’ - Theatre South East on
Peak Stuff

★★★★★ - ‘truly stunning’ The Scotsman on 'How Not To Drown'

‘A beautiful story, delivered with creativity and love.’ - Audience

thickskintheatre.co.uk

Age guidance: 12+.

Production photography by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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Written by Margaret May Hobbs
Directed and designed by Michael Lunney

Starring Alasdair Baker, Estrid Barton, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1's gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2's gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play!

“Impressive... keeps the laughter rolling. 4 STARS” Behind the Arras

“A joy to watch. 4 STARS” Fairypoweredproductions.com

“A theatrical treat. 4 STARS” Derbyworld

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