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Venue: New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS.
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New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
Words & Verses ā July 2026
š 28 July 2026 ā¢ 18:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Every Brilliant Thing
š 15 August 2026 ā¢ 19:30
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Bagz to Riches
š 1 September 2026 ā¢ 19:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Baga Chipz ā Bagz to Riches
š 1 September 2026 ā¢ 19:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
The Cavern Club Story
š 2 September 2026 ā¢ 14:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
The Go-Between
š 5 September 2026 ā¢ 19:30
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Caroline: A New Musical ā On Demand
š 19 September 2026 ā¢ 19:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Calendar Girls the Musical
š 26 September 2026 ā¢ 19:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Wilko ā Love and Death and Rock ānā Roll
š 29 September 2026 ā¢ 19:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Creative Writing: Historical Fiction
š 2 October 2026 ā¢ 14:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Ashley Hickson-Lovence
š 2 October 2026 ā¢ 16:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Creative Writing: Crime Fiction
š 2 October 2026 ā¢ 16:00
š Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
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
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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?
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Award-winning producing theatre
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Home of the famous Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime
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Family-friendly performances and events
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Comedy, drama, musicals and live entertainment
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Accessible venue with inclusive performances
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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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