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• Tickets £10
• Times 11.30am
• Venue New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

Accesibility The route includes stairs, spiral staircases and narrow areas. If you would like to attend and you are a wheelchair user or have any specific access requirements, please give us a call ahead of booking to discuss how we can make a tour as accessible as possible for you. Become a member Enjoy generous benefits to help make your theatre visits more exciting and cost effective. Find out more

• Theatre Tour

Exclusive insights into how our fabulous productions develop from basic concepts into the dazzling performances you see on stage!

You’ll have the chance to:

• Learn more about our technical teams and exactly what they do to make a show run smoothly.
• Take a trip under our stage to demonstrate how our trap doors work during our Rock ‘n’ Roll panto.
• Get right above the stage in what are called the ‘flys’ – where all of our stage lights and other technical equipment are rigged for shows.
• Take a peek at the sound desk, where our Sound Operators work tirelessly to mix all the sounds of a show together!
• Take a look at the early makings of a show, including seeing costume design sketches and tiny scale ‘model boxes’ of what a show will look like before the real thing is made.

With the chance to also learn about our vibrant history and extensive programme of additional work we do within the community, this is the perfect tour to find out about everything New Wolsey Theatre!

A discounted price is available for Members. If you have a membership with us your ticket will automatically be discounted when you add a full price ticket to your basket.

Duration

The tour will last approximately 75 minutes.

Prices

Full Price: £10

Disabled: £10 with assisting companion tickets free of charge

Members: £7.50

Under 18’s: £5

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

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