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📅 Saturday 3 October 2026 🕚 4:00pm 📍 New Wolsey Theatre
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John Grindrod

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  • Tickets £10
  • Times 4pm
  • Running time 45 – 60 minutes
  • Venue County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE

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Join social historian John Grindrod for a moving exploration of LGBTQ+ true stories.

Hosted by Matson Taylor

Tales of the Suburbs: LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Net Curtains is an exceptional slice of social and cultural history that explores the relatively untold twentieth century tale of LGBTQ people in small towns and suburbia. Social historian John Grindrod looks at stories that are messy and moving, dark and funny, uplifting and extraordinary, though wonderful archive material and original interviews.

Please note: this event will be held at Ipswich Library in the Northgate Room (County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE)

The New Wolsey Theatre is acting as a ticket agent for the Ipswich Book Festival, for more information about the festival check out their website by clicking the Ipswich Book Festival icon below.

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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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