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Derek Forbes

📅 Friday 2 October 2026 🕚 8:00pm 📍 New Wolsey Theatre
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    Starts 8pm

    Ends 20:45

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  • Tickets £10
  • Times 8pm
  • Running time 45 – 60 minutes
  • Venue University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ

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Join Simple Minds founding bassist, Derek Forbes for a behind-the-scenes talk

Please note: this event will take place at the University of Suffolk (Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ)

Derek Forbes is the founding bassist and songwriter of Simple Minds, Join us to talk about his autobiography, A Very Simple Mind, and offers a first-hand account of life within one of the UK’s most influential bands.

Interviewed by Jane Skelt.

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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.

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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

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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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