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Backstage Tour With Our Technical Team

📅 Saturday 29 August 2026 🕚 12:00pm 📍 New Wolsey Theatre
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  • Saturday

    29th Aug

    Saturday

    29

    Aug 2026

    Starts 12pm

    Ends 13:15

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  • Saturday

    29th Aug

    Saturday

    29

    Aug 2026

    Starts 2pm

    Ends 15:15

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  • Tickets £10
  • Times 12pm & 2pm
  • Running time 75 minutes
  • Venue New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes with our very own technical team as your Tour Guides!

Visitors can explore the theatre’s technical areas, including the flys (where all the lights above the seating are), sound desk, and under-stage trap doors, as well as taking a look at costume design sketches and scale models of various shows.

Tours also highlight the theatre’s history and community work. The tour route includes stairs, spiral staircases and some narrow areas. If you would like to attend a tour and have access requirements, please give us a call ahead of booking to discuss how we can create a tour as accessible as possible for you.

Great for anyone interested in persuing a career backstage and those who just love theatre!

Prices:

Full Price – £10
NWT Member – £7.50
Under 18 – £5

Duration: 75 minutes

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Venue: New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS.

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New Wolsey Theatre

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

About New Wolsey Theatre

The New Wolsey Theatre is one of Suffolk’s leading producing theatres, located in the heart of Ipswich. Renowned for its award-winning productions, innovative performances and commitment to accessible theatre, the venue attracts visitors from across East Anglia and beyond.

From drama, comedy and musicals to family shows, community productions and nationally acclaimed touring performances, the New Wolsey Theatre offers a diverse programme of entertainment throughout the year. The theatre is particularly well known for its celebrated annual rock ‘n’ roll pantomime, which has become a highlight of the Ipswich events calendar.

Upcoming Events at New Wolsey Theatre

Browse the latest events taking place at New Wolsey Theatre above. New performances and productions are added regularly, making it one of the best places in Suffolk to experience live entertainment, theatre and cultural events.

Getting to New Wolsey Theatre

📍 Address:
New Wolsey Theatre
Civic Drive
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2AS

Located close to Ipswich town centre, the theatre is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and transport links. Several public car parks are available nearby, and Ipswich railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk away.

Why Visit New Wolsey Theatre?

✅ Award-winning producing theatre
✅ Home of the famous Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime
✅ Family-friendly performances and events
✅ Comedy, drama, musicals and live entertainment
✅ Accessible venue with inclusive performances
✅ Central Ipswich location with excellent transport links

Accessibility

The New Wolsey Theatre is committed to making theatre accessible to everyone and regularly offers captioned, audio-described, relaxed and British Sign Language interpreted performances. Visitors are encouraged to check individual event listings for accessibility information.

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