New Wolsey Theatre

17/06/2026

We're delighted to reveal the phenomenal cast for 'Calendar Girls the Musical' ✨

Including actors who have performed at the National Theatre, in acclaimed productions across the UK and internationally, as well as on TV and film screens, this stellar line-up is set to grip you this September with the story based on true events that has become a global phenomenon!

📅 Thu 10 - Sat 26 Sep

Tickets selling incredibly fast!

🎟️ Book yours: https://tinyurl.com/mvp8j85x

A New Wolsey Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton Production.

15/06/2026

Youth Theatre Plus & Squared ✨

A welcoming, inclusive space for neurodivergent and disabled young people aged 11 -25

Led by experienced theatre professionals, sessions are relaxed and supportive, helping you have fun, express yourself and build confidence through creativity.

⏰ Applications close on Fri 3 July.
➡️ Full details and apply: https://tinyurl.com/nbuhsyvd
📸 Will Green Photography

We strive to provide communities from every part of Ipswich with opportunities to participate in, make and enjoy culture.

13/06/2026

Very limited tickets remaining for 'Take Flight' on Wed 24 June! ✨

'Take Flight' is a multi-sensory, interactive experience for 0-2 year olds and their grown-ups. The show lasts 35 minutes and is followed by a 15 minute 'stay and play' session.

Performances at 11am, 12:30pm and 2:20pm - secure the last tickets before they're gone!

🎟️ Book here: https://tinyurl.com/488yysex

12/06/2026

New show added! ✨

After the incredible success of 'Twelfth Night' last summer, the New Wolsey Theatre Young Company are back with the West End and Broadway smash-hit, 'Every Brilliant Thing,' the funniest play about depression that you'll ever watch.

❗Please note that all performances take place at The Gallery Studio on St George's Street, IP1 3NF, and booking is through The Gallery Studio's website.

All tickets are just £14.99 and there are 100 free tickets available for anyone aged under 22 - select the 'Under 22yrs' ticket type and enter the code EBTU22FREE to claim. If the code stops working, this means that all free tickets have been claimed.

🎟️ Book here: https://tinyurl.com/3xttc2cs

11/06/2026

Just a week to go until '80s Live' is here! 🤩

Get into the groove with over two dozen chart-topping anthems from Wham!, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more.

Limited tickets remaining!

🎟️ Book yours: https://tinyurl.com/ysxhz62j

11/06/2026

It might only be June, but tickets for our latest Rock 'n' Roll panto are selling fast ✨

Book now to avoid missing out on your favourite festive dates!

🗓️ Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Sat 16 Jan 2027

We strive to provide communities from every part of Ipswich with opportunities to participate in, make and enjoy culture.

10/06/2026

There's still time to apply for our Youth Theatre groups! ✨

Led by professional theatre artists, our Youth Theatre is a relaxed, supportive and welcoming space where young people can have fun, grow in confidence and develop their creative skills.

⏰ Applications for our groups starting in September 2026 close on Fri 3 July.

➡️ Full details and apply: https://tinyurl.com/2sbphajz

📸 Will Green Photography

10/06/2026

Limited tickets remaining for this summer's production of 'Come From Away!' ✈️

🎟️ Book now to see the award-winning musical inspired by the true story of 7,000 people from all over the world who were grounded in the Canadian town of Newfoundland in the wake of 9/11.

This is an amateur production presented by Limelight Performers as part of the New Wolsey Theatre's summer 2026 season.

38 Planes. 7,000 Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. The Multi-Olivier and Tony award winning musical lands in Ipswich!

09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has applied so far for our community casting auditions for 'Calendar Girls the Musical!'

A reminder that the deadline to apply is 10am on Mon 22 June - and we're still particularly looking for applications from those who identify as male, so make sure to send this onto anyone who you think could be interested!

➡️ Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/2wj3k4dv

08/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Craig Mather who stepped in with just one day of rehearsals to understudy for the role of Robbie in 'Caroline: A New Musical' at the Mercury Theatre Colchester over the weekend due to cast illness!

A big shout out to all of the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication to make sure audiences still got to enjoy this incredible show.

What an achievement! 👏