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New Wolsey Theatre's free Big Afternoon returns in May
Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre will throw open its doors for a free afternoon of live music, cosplay, fire performance, arts and crafts, and more on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
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SoapBox Spoken Word champions spoken word across the East of England.
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New Wolsey Theatre welcomes Ipswich's longest-running spoken word night
Words & Verses, the open mic night that has been bringing Ipswich's poets, storytellers and performers together since 2012, relaunches at the New Wolsey Theatre on Monday, 9 March.
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'Funny, fearless and joyful': Celebrated poet brings spoken word showcase to Ipswich
An evening of poetry described as "funny, fearless and joyful" will come to the New Wolsey Theatre on Saturday, 1 November at 19:30, featuring award-winning novelist and broadcaster Salena Godden alongside local Ipswich poets.
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Local creatives launch Ipswich's first monthly zine club
Ipswich’s first zine club launches this week at CHIp Studios on Turret Lane, run by Amy Wragg of SoapBox Spoken Word CIC and Suzanne Chung from CHIp CIC.
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Metaphors be with you – the rise of spoken word in Ipswich
An overview of the local poetry and spoken word scene and how it has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining creative community that develops talented writers and performers.
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Tonight: Free spoken word event celebrates National Poetry Day
A free open mic night will mark National Poetry Day 2024 at The Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich this evening.