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We’ve included directions for those driving to the theatre below. If you’re using public transport we recommend visiting Traveline East Anglia which has up to date information and journey planning for the Eastern region by all methods of public transport.
We're happy to announce that the New Wolsey Theatre is now a Good Journey attraction and are offering a 15% discount in our Café & Bar to all customers who take a car-free journey to our theatre to see a show. All you have to do is present your show ticket along with your train/bus ticket, or a photo of your bike. Please visit our Good Journey page for additional details.
Take the A12 to Ipswich. At the roundabout where the A12 and the A14 intersect take the second exit onto the A1214. Go straight over the next roundabout (Tesco is on you left) and continue on London Road through several sets of traffic lights.
You will eventually see Sainsbury’s on your left at a set of traffic lights – continue straight, go straight through 2 more sets of traffic lights onto Handford Road. At the Handford Rd. – Civic Drive roundabout, take the third exit onto Civic Drive, then the first left onto Elm Street, then immediately left onto Black Horse Lane and left again at the T-Junction with St Matthews Service Street. The pay & display car parks are on the left.
Take Woodbridge Road (A1214) into Ipswich, turn left on Argyle Street, take a right onto St Helen’s Street, continue straight on Crown Street to the roundabout, take the first exit (which takes you past the theatre), then the second exit off the next roundabout (Handford Rd.) and an almost immediate left onto Elm Street, then left again onto Black Horse Lane and again at the T-Junction with St Matthews Service Street. The pay & display car parks are on the left.
Take the A1156 into Ipswich from the A14. Continue straight on Bishop’s Hill and on Fore Hamlet. Bear left on A1156 and continue straight on Fore Street. Take a left onto Salthouse Street, bear right onto key Street, continue straight on College Street, left onto Bridge Street, bear left onto Grey Friars Road, right onto Franciscan Way, continue straight on Princes Street and bear left onto Civic Drive.
At the roundabout (Handford Rd.) take the fourth exit and an almost immediate left onto Elm Street, then left again onto Black Horse Lane and again at the T-Junction with St Matthews Service Street. The pay & display car parks are on the left.
There are multiple car parking options around the New Wolsey Theatre. Here is some information regarding the ones closest to our doors.
The Spiral Car Park is an underground car park, the entrance to which is located outside the front of the theatre.
It’s now open 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week, giving you a greater choice of where to park during your visit to the New Wolsey Theatre. At just £2 after 6pm for the entire evening, it is pay on exit either through the Your Parking Space app or at one of the kiosks in the car park. Please note the Spiral Car Park is cashless.
Please read the terms and conditions before parking.
The Wolsey Car Park is the open-air car park beside the theatre. It is run by Napier Parking* and you can pay in person using either cash, contactless card or a parking app (for example RingGo) upon arrival.
The prices are:
£2.50 for the evening arriving after 6pm
(Valid until 6am the following morning)
Please follow the instructions on the signage to activate the evening rate through using the yellow button, this tariff is only valid in the Wolsey Car Park Pay and Display parking area.
We would like to extend our thanks to Napier Parking for making this service possible.
*The Wolsey Car Park is privately run by Napier Parking, and not affiliated with the New Wolsey Theatre.
Finding the best tickets for your next show is now easier than ever.
With each show on the website, you’ll find a full list of performances, each with availability and pricing. Simply press the button on the performance you’d like to see and you’ll enter the checkout process where you can choose your exact seats for the performance. You can book online 24/7.
Get your seats before they go!
Call the Ticket Desk on 01473 295900 to talk to one of our friendly people from Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 8.00pm. We’ll stop taking calls at 6.00pm when there’s no evening shows but you’ll be able to leave a message for us to call you back. If there’s a show on a Bank Holiday or Sunday we’ll be able to take calls from 2 hours before the performance.
BUT! Before you do, it would be really handy if you could have the following info ready:
We are also happy to receive TextRelay calls.
The Ticket Desk is the first thing you’ll see when entering The New Wolsey Theatre.
It’s open Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 8.00pm (but closed Saturdays during August).
When there is no performance, we close at 3.00pm – you can still telephone us until 6.00pm on those days.
On Sundays and Bank Holidays, we open two hours before the scheduled show start time.
We have a low level service counter and a hearing loop at the Box Office.
Drop a note to tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk of the show and performance you’re thinking of seeing, and we’ll go from there.
Our ticket prices are subject to change as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.
To ensure the best experience for our audiences and actors some seats are not offered for sale until seats towards the front of the theatre are sold. If you have any specific access requirements please do contact a Ticket Sales Assistant.
We don’t charge booking fees but we are a registered charity so if you do fancy leaving us a small donation instead we would be very grateful.
If you would like us to post your tickets we’ll ask for £1.00 to cover costs of an envelope, stamp, and stroll to the post box.
Tickets booked five days or fewer before the performance will be held for you to collect on the door. If you need to exchange or reprint tickets, you will be asked to collect them in person from the Ticket Desk.
Reserved tickets (those awaiting payment) will be held for up to five days.
If calling outside office hours or during peak times, you can leave your booking order on the answering machine or just ask us to call you back – don’t forget to leave us your details!
Our cosy 400 seat auditorium offers a clear view of the stage from all seats. However, depending on the style of production some seats offer a view that works better with the design of show or style of performance. We split our auditorium into four price bands to offer a range of prices based on where we feel the optimum viewing experience will be. Our ticket prices are subject to change as the theatre fills, by booking early you can sure to secure the best seats at the best price.
You often ask us why the front two rows of the theatre are such a bargain. The reason? We love having the front of the auditorium full for every show and we believe there should be accessible priced tickets for all.
To ensure the best experience for our audiences and actors some seats are not offered for sale until seats towards the front of the theatre are sold. If you have any specific access requirements please do contact a Ticket Sales Assistant.
If you want to see what the view will be like from our seats, why not explore the auditorium on our Google Tour.
The New Wolsey Theatre is opening its stage door to offer a brilliant and rare opportunity for you to go behind the scenes.
Our engaging, knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the theatre to the dressing rooms, the green room, the lighting box, the trap doors, onto the stage and beyond!
If you and your party are interested in a backstage tour, please contact the Relationships Team on Relationships@wolseytheatre.co.uk and we’ll see what we can do.
Some shows have an opportunity for discussion with the cast and/or creatives after the show. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the production.
Check on the individual show pages to see which performances include a post-show talk.
The New Wolsey Theatre is located in the heart of Ipswich, an exciting town where life centres around the water: shops, restaurants and bars line the waterfront, and the architecture echoes a maritime history. We are proud to be members of We Are Ipswich, a collaborative arts and cultural group based in Ipswich, be sure to visit their website for more exciting things to see and do in Ipswich.
To help you get the most from your visit, may we recommend:
All those questions you wanted to ask… If we don’t cover it below, we may have already answered your question on another page but, if you want a quick answer give us a call on 01473 295900 or, if we’re online, speak to us on live chat.
We’re adding to this list as the website develops, so if there’s a question you think should be covered, please e-mail webmaster@wolseytheatre.co.uk. If you have a time sensitive request please contact tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk.
Yes, you do need to wear clothes (especially in chilly weather) but we’re really not fussed what you wear. If you’re out for a special night then dress up but if a onesie is your thing we won’t judge. Promise.
These things happen. We’ll get you to your seat at the earliest opportunity, sometimes this won’t be until the interval. At the main theatre, we’ll pop the show on a TV screen in the bar so you don’t miss any of the action.
There’s a secret list that our Ticket Sales Assistants keep under lock and key. If you want access, give them a call on 01473 295900. Make sure you’ve booked your tickets first though!
Because of our limited costume storage space we don’t have the opportunity to run a costume hire. We would suggest contacting local companies such as the Co-op Juniors or Angels for your costume requirements.
Phone 01473 295900
Email tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk
The New Wolsey Theatre
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk
IP1 2AS
VAT No: 765325812
Charity No: 1082016
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