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New Wolsey Theatre reveals three major productions for Autumn 2025
Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre will present Don't Look Now, Teechers and Beauty and the Beast this autumn, with tickets going on general sale from Saturday 10 May.
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The New Wolsey Theatre is a multi-award-winning venue in Ipswich that produces original shows and collaborates with theaters worldwide, while maintaining a strong focus on community engagement and artistic development.
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'Everything literally goes wrong' in comedy coming to Ipswich
A "wildly hilarious, fast-paced comedy" about a chaotic touring theatre company is heading to the New Wolsey Theatre in May.
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New Wolsey Theatre calls for nominations to honour Ipswich's everyday heroes
Ipswich residents are invited to nominate their personal heroes for recognition at the New Wolsey Theatre's free community event on Saturday, 31 May.
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West End's Bake Off musical is coming to Ipswich
The Great British Bake Off Musical, inspired by the popular Channel 4 programme, is heading to Ipswich after its West End success.
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Suffolk radio history preserved through new play by visually impaired actors
Oral histories from Radio Orwell 257 have inspired "Living On Air", a new production featuring twelve actors living with sight loss.
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New comedy drama inspired by real-life touring experiences debuts in Ipswich
Middle Ground Theatre Company brings "Dial M for Mayhem" to the New Wolsey Theatre, featuring a play-within-a-play set in the Scottish Highlands.
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New Wolsey Theatre's Hare and Tortoise begins school tour this spring
Over 2,500 Suffolk schoolchildren will experience live theatre as the New Wolsey's adaptation of Aesop's fable visits 23 schools across the region.
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More than heat: The warm spaces providing support and connection in Ipswich
As winter draws to a close, we speak to the warm spaces in Ipswich that have been tackling isolation and offering vital support in the heart of our community over the winter months
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Theatre project transforms lives through art
Participants have praised the life-changing impact of a creative wellbeing programme at Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre, designed to support people with multiple health conditions.
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Female soul legends honoured in 'unforgettable' new show
Powerhouse vocalists are set to bring the magic of soul music's greatest female artists to life in Ipswich as 'Sisters With Soul' makes its debut at the New Wolsey Theatre. Only five tickets remaining.
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Interactive theatre show to measure audience empathy at New Wolsey
An innovative theatre production that measures audience empathy in real-time is coming to the New Wolsey Theatre this January. The Paper Birds Theatre Company's 'Feel Me' uses mobile technology to track how viewers respond to stories of displacement and acceptance.
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New outdoor exhibition space opens at New Wolsey Theatre
Four giant exhibition cubes have been installed outside the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich to showcase local initiatives and celebrate the town. The first exhibition features 'love letters' to Ipswich from local residents.