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Monstering the Rocketman

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026 📍 New Wolsey Theatre
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Monstering the Rocketman Thu 11 Jun 2026 Past event

  • Running time 80 minutes, no interval
  • Age Guidance 16+
  • Venue New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

The world’s biggest star battles the world’s toughest tabloid in an epic eighties’ clash!

When the soaraway Sun newspaper falsely accuses Elton John, 39, of bonking rent boys, the Rocketman blasts off a whopping multi-million lawsuit…

But fuming editor, Kelvin Mackenzie, 40, is unrepentant, and launches a blistering campaign of media harassment…

At the end will Elton still be standing? Or will the Sun go down on him?

Based on the TRUE STORY of Britain’s largest-ever libel case, it features Ferraris, punch-ups, gangsters, bugged phone calls, Princess Diana, the Vice Squad and some Devil Dogs…

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“Riveting.”

5 Stars

British Theatre Guide

5 Stars

Fringe First Winner

“A solo tour-de-force.”

4 Stars

The Daily Telegraph

“Had me laughing out loud!”

4 Stars

My Cultural Life

“Brilliantly entertaining.”

The Scotsman

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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.

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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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Venue address: Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS

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…

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