Red Rose Chain

Red Rose Chain We are a dynamic independent theatre company based in Ipswich, where community is at the heart of ev Award-winning Independent theatre co.
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based in Suffolk with community at the heart of all we do. Creators of Theatre In The Forest, East Anglia's largest outdoor theatre event, and home to The Avenue Theatre.

It's been a week since our final performance of Twelfth Night! What an incredible summer we've had and thank you to ever...
29/08/2026

It's been a week since our final performance of Twelfth Night!
What an incredible summer we've had and thank you to everyone who supported us!

🌟 Our incredible cast of Red Rose Chain legends; Darren, Nadia, Joseph, Vincent, Georgia, Emily & Alec!
🌳 Our amazing partners at Sutton Hoo National Trust
🌹 Our amazing sponsors; Birketts LLP, The Unruly Pig, Monthind Clean, Riduna Holdings, & Barnes Construction
🎭 And you, are amazing audiences who made this summer so special!

Missing Theatre in the Forest already? Don't worry, we've got lots coming up at Red Rose Chain! ⚓️We are straight back a...
26/08/2026

Missing Theatre in the Forest already? Don't worry, we've got lots coming up at Red Rose Chain!

⚓️We are straight back after the summer with our incredible community programme, including OYSTERMAN, a new play by the Chainers Young Company on 10th & 11th October!

🐻We're also thrilled that our early years outreach project is back! This September and October, we will be touring THE THREE BEARS to family hubs and primary schools across Ipswich, with performances to be announced at the Avenue Theatre!

🧵And don't miss our Christmas production, THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, from 1st December - 3rd January at the Avenue Theatre!

FIND OUT MORE: www.redrosechain.com/tickets

What an incredible summer we've had with our record-breaking production of Twelfth Night! 🌳 A massive thank you to every...
24/08/2026

What an incredible summer we've had with our record-breaking production of Twelfth Night! 🌳

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Sutton Hoo National Trust to celebrate Jo and her remarkable legacy with Red Rose Chain and Theatre in the Forest. It truly is a summer we’ll never forget!

📸 Bernie Totten

23/08/2026

"Our audience numbers this year have been record-breaking." 🎭

It’s our final night of Twelfth Night🎭✨We are so proud of our incredible cast and crew who have put their all into this ...
22/08/2026

It’s our final night of Twelfth Night🎭✨

We are so proud of our incredible cast and crew who have put their all into this production, beautifully honouring our Artistic Director, Joanna Carrick.

What a magical summer it has been! 💛

We have officially SOLD OUT our last two shows of Twelfth Night!🎭🌳Theatre in the Forest is nearly over for another year,...
21/08/2026

We have officially SOLD OUT our last two shows of Twelfth Night!🎭🌳

Theatre in the Forest is nearly over for another year, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible responses we've had from our audiences!

To celebrate, we thought we'd share some more amazing production images!

📸Bernie Totten

20/08/2026

Theatre in the Forest isn't just loved for the shows, our audiences also love soaking up the pre-show atmosphere! 🌳✨

Did you know that audiences can arrive from 6pm, whether it's exploring Sutton Hoo National Trust before the show, grabbing a pizza from Smokeydeez , or enjoying a picnic with friends and family!

What's YOUR favourite pre-show tradition?

🎥 Erica Belton

🌳 Twelfth Night at Sutton Hoo
📅 22 July - 22 Aug
🎟 www.redrosechain.com/twelfthnight

Can you believe we only have 5 shows left of Twelfth Night!🎭🌳Tonight is completely SOLD OUT, and there is limited availa...
18/08/2026

Can you believe we only have 5 shows left of Twelfth Night!🎭🌳

Tonight is completely SOLD OUT, and there is limited availability left for the rest of the week. Grab your tickets before it's too late!

📸Bernie Totten

🌳 Twelfth Night at Sutton Hoo
📅 22 July - 22 Aug
🎟 www.redrosechain.com/twelfthnight

Tomorrow we kick off our final week of shows, so it’s your LAST CHANCE to grab tickets! 🎭Here is the availability for ou...
17/08/2026

Tomorrow we kick off our final week of shows, so it’s your LAST CHANCE to grab tickets! 🎭

Here is the availability for our last week. Be quick as tickets are sure to sell out!

🌳 Twelfth Night at Sutton Hoo
📅 22 July - 22 Aug
🎟 www.redrosechain.com/twelfthnight

Today we wanted to shine the spotlight on all of our incredible volunteers who have helped out so far this summer! Our a...
15/08/2026

Today we wanted to shine the spotlight on all of our incredible volunteers who have helped out so far this summer! Our amazing team of volunteers are made up of members from our inclusive youth theatres and community company ‘ACT’. 🌳✨

Did you know that every penny from ticket sales or merch sales goes straight back into our community programme, supporting disadvantaged and disabled young people and adults.

🌳 Twelfth Night at Sutton Hoo
📅 22 July - 22 Aug
🎟 www.redrosechain.com/twelfthnight

Address

The Avenue Theatre, Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue
Ipswich
IP29AF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm

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+441473603388

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