The Next Six Weeks

Tue 19 Mar

19:00

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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Wed 20 Mar

13:30

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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19:30

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

A few more details ...

The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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Thu 21 Mar

19:30

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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Fri 22 Mar

19:30

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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Sat 23 Mar

11:00

Hare and Tortoise

NW2, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by the New Wolsey Theatre

Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, opposites, time, friendship and the excitement of growing up. This show will take place in our NW2 building.

For ages 4+

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13:30

Hare and Tortoise

NW2, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by the New Wolsey Theatre

Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, opposites, time, friendship and the excitement of growing up. This show will take place in our NW2 building.

For ages 4+

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14:30

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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19:30

Little Shop of Horrors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The mean green monster musical comes to Ipswich!

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to The New Wolsey Theatre in this brand-new production.

Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream – and never look at a plant the same way again!

A co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre

Age guidance: 11+. Run time 2hr 10 approx.

Production photography by Pamela Raith Photography.

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Tue 26 Mar

19:30

Baluji Shrivastav OBE & The Inner Vision Orchestra

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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The Inner Vision Orchestra with Baluji Shrivastav OBE

The Inner Vision Orchestra is the world's only professional ensemble of blind musicians. Their extensive repertoire moves between songs from Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, to soulful Gospel and Blues to sublime Indian Ragas and Western Classical compositions.

Members of the orchestra burst onto the world stage at the Paralympics in 2012 to perform at the closing ceremony with Coldplay and performed the International Unlimited Commission ‘Antardrishti-Inner Vision’ at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Norwich Arts Centre, The Royal Opera House in Mumbai and The British Council Theatre in Delhi. They regularly tour and perform in top venues around the UK and have released music with Arc/Naxos.

‘Joyously cross-cultural, stylistically boundless’
BBC Radio 3 Music Matters

‘The audience left the auditorium spellbound and humbled'
Songlines

Baluji Shrivastav OBE is one of the world’s leading composers and sitar players. Described as ‘sitarist to the stars’ (Evening Standard), he has performed and recorded with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Massive Attack, Madness, Shakira, Malu, Boy George & Doves. Baluji is signed to Naxos World ARC with over fifteen releases of classical and world music fusion.

‘captures a poignancy that crosses all cultural divides.'
The Guardian

‘a source of pure delight.’
Time Out

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Wed 27 Mar

19:30

FRIEND (The One With Gunther)

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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James Seabright presents
Brendan Murphy’s Worldwide Comedy Award Winner

FRIEND (The One With Gunther)

One man, seventy minutes, ten seasons. The entire 236 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, FRIENDS, retold through the eyes of Gunther, Central Perk’s very own ‘seventh Friend’.

Settle down in Gunther’s café to hear the true insider story of what happened to Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica and Joey from the F.R.I.E.N.D.S character who kept them caffeinated through all the highs, lows, love affairs and failed auditions along the way!

This award-winning show was created by acclaimed comic actor Brendan Murphy who also created and performs the multi-award-winning Buffy Revamped at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. He is also co-creator of ARIA award-nominated satirical podcast NonCensored with Rosie Holt.

FRIEND will be performed by Joseph Maudsley, who has recently performed all over the world with the Olivier award nominated show Potted Potter, including in Las Vegas, where the show won Best New Show in The Best of Las Vegas Awards.

“A must-see for old and new fans of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.” ★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser

“Both a commentary and a greatest hits... For a reduced Shakespeare style telling of the Friends saga, this can’t be beaten” ★★★★ Reviewshub.com

“Brendan Murphy plays that blonde, awkward Gunther to a tea...
or in this case to a coffee cup.” ★★★★ All About Entertainment

“A one-hour, one-man wonder... a mean feat, masterfully delivered.”
★★★★★ Dorset Echo

Age guidance: 14+.

Approximate running time: 75 mins

Brendan Murphy Writer & Creator
Director Hamish MacDougall

Website: http://onewithgunther.com
Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @onewithgunther

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Thu 28 Mar

19:30

King For A Day - The Nat King Cole Story

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Atilla Entertainments

Featuring world-class live music, alongside narration and projected archive images, this is the unique concert celebrating one the greatest vocalists and entertainers of the Twentieth Century: Nat King Cole.

Featuring acclaimed vocalist, Atila, alongside a world-class group of musicians, this thoughtful and entertaining new show takes a fresh look at the life and work of the timeless Nat King Cole, whose vocal styling in songs such as Nature Boy, Unforgettable and When I Fall in Love, continues to define a golden era of music and has earned him a place in the history of American music as one of the most iconic vocalists of all time.

Featuring all of Nat King Cole’s most celebrated songs, alongside stylish reworkings of his lesser-known gems, and rare archive images and footage, join us for this unique concert honouring the life and music of this extraordinary icon.

'He has a real feel for the lyric'
Sir Michael Parkinson

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Fri 29 Mar

19:30

Mark Watson: Search

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Mark Watson's 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner - now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys - returns.
He'll consider the search for meaning that we're all on, with or without Google. There'll be a lot of jokes, and a show that's different every night.

★★★★★ 'A genius-level comic doing what he does best... it's magical to watch and just so funny' Time Out Melbourne
★★★★★ 'Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe...witty, warm, perfectly judged' Telegraph
★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent' Chortle
★★★★ 'A master at letting us in on his vulnerability' The Times
★★★★ 'This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game' Independent

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Sat 30 Mar

19:00

Chinese New Year 2024

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

Join us for the annual Chinese New Year celebration event incorporating an exciting line-up of traditional and Western style performances of dance, singing and musical instruments performed by local members of the community alongside professional acts.

Presented by Suffolk Chinese Family Welfare Association.

PLEASE NOTE: The New Wolsey Theatre is acting as a ticketing agency for this event. This show is not valid as part of the New Wolsey Season Ticket deal.

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Mon 1 Apr

19:00

Boy On The Roof - On Demand

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Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, presents Boy on the Roof.

Vamos Theatre’s five-star production, Boy on the Roof, is now available to stream online for two weeks only.*

Created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of ADHD, loneliness, aging, hearing loss, connection and community, Vamos Theatre’s Boy on the Roof is the story of an unlikely friendship, where acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.

At no.73 Cooper St, Brian Baxter wishes his son wasn’t so irritating. Liam Baxter can’t switch off, can’t sit still, he’s disruptive at school and chaotic at home. As for Liam, he just wishes someone understood him. Three doors down, Albert keeps himself to himself, sticks to his routines. At 91, he knows what he likes and likes what he knows. But Albert misses his wife and just wishes that someone, somewhere would have time for him.

When Liam and Albert’s paths cross, no one can fathom what on earth they have in common. But the boy and the man share more than they know, and what slowly grows is a friendship that both of them need, even if the rest of the world can’t see it.

Now available to view online, this wordless and extraordinary 70-minute performance - filmed live at New Wolsey Theatre - brings together the best of the UK’s mask actors to tell a compelling, funny, emotionally moving and visually delightful story.

Perfect for those who couldn’t get to see the show live.

Age guidance: 12+. Contains references to drugs.

“Poignant exploration of loneliness, connection and friendship” (5 stars) The Stage

Standard ticket - allows for unlimited viewing between the dates of 18th March - 1st April.

*Schools ticket - get extra time (18th March-30th June): schools and colleges who have seen Boy on the Roof live on tour, please get in touch for free access - learning@vamostheatre.co.uk

A Schools ticket for Boy on the Roof On Demand allows educational establishments to screen the performance film internally for students. Screenings must not be open to members of the public and tickets must not be sold.
For school bookings please allow at least 24 hours after booking to receive the link.

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Wed 3 Apr

14:00

Pop Divas Live

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by PJD Productions

Pop Divas Live! is the UK’s number one pop concert experience meaning you can sing and dance along to all your favourite pop stars!

Age 4+

With family friendly choreography and lyrics, your little divas and their friends will have the best time of their lives at Pop Divas Live!

Featuring all their favourite female stars including, Little Mix, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, JoJo Siwa and many more, the hits just keep on coming.

Whether you’re a mum or dad who listens on the radio or a little diva who watches on a tablet, we guarantee you’ll love every tune! There’s even a chance for some lucky little divas to join the stars LIVE ON STAGE!

It doesn’t matter if you’re 4 or 64, don’t miss Pop Divas Live! the UK’s number 1 Pop Tribute!

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Thu 4 Apr

14:00

The Museum of Marvellous Things

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!

Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other – it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination – and you get to bring it alive.

With giant puppets, magical effects, interactive storytelling, LIVE original music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson (creator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks).

Meet sensible, serious Norbert Norris and wild, wonderful Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with MAGIC!

So…come on in, let the MAGIC BEGIN!

Ages 3- 8

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Fri 5 Apr

19:30

HAGS: A Magical Extravaganza!

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Scratchworks Theatre Company

Packed full of magic tricks, physical comedy & live music.

In Bideford in 1682, the final witch trial in Britain took place. Three women were accused of witchcraft, tried and hanged.

Now fast forward to the present day and name one female magician…pretty tricky. but tonight, three fearless females are climbing out of their boxes, shaking off their sequins and investigating what really happened in a small town in North Devon over 300 years ago.

Our magiciennes explore the witch-hunt mania that swept the country and sent hundreds of innocent women to the gallows. With mind-blowing illusions, stupendous stunts and the occasional disappearing rabbit, ‘Hags’ sets the record straight for thousands of falsely accused women with all the joy, silliness & spectacle these three can muster.

“Hags enchants and charms as dark secrets, sleight of hand and historical horrors unfold.” British Theatre Guide'

Content warning: Themes of death and violence against women and contains suggestive dialogue.

Suitable for 11+

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Sat 6 Apr

10:30

Wolsey Writers 2024

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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WOLSEY WRITERS

Meet. Write. Share.

Wolsey Writers is a creative writing group based at New Wolsey Theatre since 2015.

Our community includes novelists, scriptwriters, poets, storytellers, children’s literature, comedy, and nonfiction. We welcome writing in any genre. We welcome writers from diverse backgrounds. We welcome all levels of experience and aspirations of every size – from haiku to blockbuster trilogy.

Wolsey Writers is led by Katie Ward, an award-winning novelist and lecturer in creative writing at University of Suffolk. Every session includes tips to improve your creative practice, focused writing time, peer support and inspiration.

‘You have boosted my ability to ‘just write’ beyond my expectations and it is helping me push my current novel forward.’

‘Excellent forum to meet other writers, share work and get constructive feedback.’

‘Humble, informative and inspirational – that is surely the success and key to Wolsey Writers.’

Check socials links below for updates: Instagram @wolseywriters; Twitter/X @WolseyWriters; Facebook @katiewardwriter. Suitable for adults, and young people age 16+ with a commitment to creative writing.

Throughout 2024 Wolsey Writers will meet on the first Saturday of the month (except August) in the upstairs bar. Doors open 10am for 10:30am start (ends 12pm). Pay what you feel tickets available from the Box Office.

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14:30

HAGS: A Magical Extravaganza!

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Scratchworks Theatre Company

Packed full of magic tricks, physical comedy & live music.

In Bideford in 1682, the final witch trial in Britain took place. Three women were accused of witchcraft, tried and hanged.

Now fast forward to the present day and name one female magician…pretty tricky. but tonight, three fearless females are climbing out of their boxes, shaking off their sequins and investigating what really happened in a small town in North Devon over 300 years ago.

Our magiciennes explore the witch-hunt mania that swept the country and sent hundreds of innocent women to the gallows. With mind-blowing illusions, stupendous stunts and the occasional disappearing rabbit, ‘Hags’ sets the record straight for thousands of falsely accused women with all the joy, silliness & spectacle these three can muster.

“Hags enchants and charms as dark secrets, sleight of hand and historical horrors unfold.” British Theatre Guide'

Content warning: Themes of death and violence against women and contains suggestive dialogue.

Suitable for 11+

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19:30

HAGS: A Magical Extravaganza!

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Scratchworks Theatre Company

Packed full of magic tricks, physical comedy & live music.

In Bideford in 1682, the final witch trial in Britain took place. Three women were accused of witchcraft, tried and hanged.

Now fast forward to the present day and name one female magician…pretty tricky. but tonight, three fearless females are climbing out of their boxes, shaking off their sequins and investigating what really happened in a small town in North Devon over 300 years ago.

Our magiciennes explore the witch-hunt mania that swept the country and sent hundreds of innocent women to the gallows. With mind-blowing illusions, stupendous stunts and the occasional disappearing rabbit, ‘Hags’ sets the record straight for thousands of falsely accused women with all the joy, silliness & spectacle these three can muster.

“Hags enchants and charms as dark secrets, sleight of hand and historical horrors unfold.” British Theatre Guide'

Content warning: Themes of death and violence against women and contains suggestive dialogue.

Suitable for 11+

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Tue 9 Apr

14:30

There was an old lady...

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...

But The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book!

In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them!

With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.

Now you can listen to the songs from the show, including If You’re Happy and You know It, Incy Wincy Spider and many more at www.ptc.org.uk and sing along when you visit the theatre!

A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part ★★★★★ – Bristol Guide

Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun. ★★★★★ - Patricia Goodwin, What's on Stage

A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes. ★★★★★ - Andrea Murphy

For ages 3-103!

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Wed 10 Apr

11:30

Rude Science LIVE

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Dave Mauchline Theatre Programming

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.

Brace yourselves for TV Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ high-tech, high-explosive new family show, packed with stunts, spectacular experiments and bizarre props. Expect enormous bottoms, fart machines, urine-powered fireworks and vomiting mannequins – all designed to inspire young audiences with science.

90 minutes (including an interval)

Age 6+
Content warning: Loud bangs, audience participation, latex balloons, stage fog.

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14:30

Rude Science LIVE

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Dave Mauchline Theatre Programming

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.

Brace yourselves for TV Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ high-tech, high-explosive new family show, packed with stunts, spectacular experiments and bizarre props. Expect enormous bottoms, fart machines, urine-powered fireworks and vomiting mannequins – all designed to inspire young audiences with science.

90 minutes (including an interval)

Age 6+
Content warning: Loud bangs, audience participation, latex balloons, stage fog.

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Thu 11 Apr

19:00

King Arthur

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Le Navet Bete

Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten, and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history. But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy… a legend is born.

Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.

A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!

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Fri 12 Apr

14:00

King Arthur

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Le Navet Bete

Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten, and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history. But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy… a legend is born.

Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.

A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!

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19:00

King Arthur

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Le Navet Bete

Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten, and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history. But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy… a legend is born.

Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.

A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!

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Sat 13 Apr

14:00

King Arthur

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Le Navet Bete

Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten, and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history. But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy… a legend is born.

Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.

A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!

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19:00

King Arthur

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Le Navet Bete

Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten, and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history. But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy… a legend is born.

Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.

A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!

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Tue 16 Apr

19:30

Miles Jupp: On I Bang

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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RBM Comedy presents

Miles shares his new life experiences with the room – a tale of surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practioners.
Since Miles’ last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he’s been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You.
He’s made an award-winning radio series and he’s published a novel. But for Covid, he would have played a lead at the RSC. Hey ho. Nevertheless, he’s done a play in the West End and played the Emperor of Austria and Europe in a Ridley Scott film.

Yet one sunny day in the middle of all this, he suddenly suffered a brain seizure. This led to the discovery of a tumour the size of a cherry tomato, and a rather pressing need to undergo major neurosurgery. Obviously, one doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.

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Wed 17 Apr

14:30

Sinatra: RAW

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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“Shelton Sizzles As Sinatra… His mannerisms, his repartee with the audience, his velvety voice, are all incredible.” Hollywood Fringe 2023 - Bonnie Priever, Curtain Up

“… an astonishing performance of one of the greatest icons of our age… Richard Shelton’s performance is mesmerizing, emotional, tender and utterly real... if you love Sinatra and honestly, who doesn’t, this is unmissable.” Hollywood Fringe 2023 - Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHo Arts

The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning show ‘Sinatra: RAW’ stars actor and singer Richard Shelton, accompanied on piano. Wolverhampton-born, and fondly remembered from TV’s ‘Emmerdale’, Shelton is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s best interpreters of Frank Sinatra’s music. ‘Sinatra: RAW’ brings to life the man who defined an era, and whose musical legacy will never die.

Palm Springs, 1971 - Frank Sinatra prepares for his last pre-retirement intimate show. But his blue eyes are red rimmed with memories and regret. He drinks ‘One For My Baby’ too many when things take an unexpected twist. This is the 2am Sinatra you dream of meeting - dangerous, unpredictable, brilliant!

Regrets? He’s had a few. Sinatra gathers a few friends together in the Purple Room, Palm Springs to sing a few songs around the piano, smoke a few cigarettes and reminisce. As the Jack Daniels goes down, the memories surface. He rails against the iniquities of Mafia allegations, a trail of broken love affairs, a life as the leader of the Rat Pack and a life in Hollywood littered with indiscretions and even a suicide attempt.

At the heart of it is the great love of his life, Ava Gardner – arguably the most beautiful actress in Hollywood and known as ‘The Body’. She’s no pushover and meets him drink for drink and punch for punch as he recalls the heartbreak of their doomed love affair and marriage.

Despite it all, Sinatra emerges triumphant in a belting rendition of ‘That’s Life!’, summing up the substance of the man, and we see what made him such an enduring icon.

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16:30

Virtual Theatre Design CPD

Zoom, Your Screen, Your Location

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A 2 hour online CPD workshop with award winning theatre designer Sara Perks who has designed for over 300 productions and has received the John Elvery Theatre design Award and a Vision Design Award from the BBC. Sara will unpack the creative process she goes through when she is designing her set and costumes and link it directly to examination criteria for Drama and Theatre Studies students. There will be practical exercises explained for ways to introduce students to design and support them in their creative process of designing for a production. The course is suitable for teachers but also theatre creatives wanting to find out more about theatre design.

To find out more about Sara please visit her website: http://saraperkstheatredesign.co.uk/
To find out more about the course email rhall@wolseytheatre.co.uk


















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19:30

Sinatra: RAW

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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“Shelton Sizzles As Sinatra… His mannerisms, his repartee with the audience, his velvety voice, are all incredible.” Hollywood Fringe 2023 - Bonnie Priever, Curtain Up

“… an astonishing performance of one of the greatest icons of our age… Richard Shelton’s performance is mesmerizing, emotional, tender and utterly real... if you love Sinatra and honestly, who doesn’t, this is unmissable.” Hollywood Fringe 2023 - Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHo Arts

The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning show ‘Sinatra: RAW’ stars actor and singer Richard Shelton, accompanied on piano. Wolverhampton-born, and fondly remembered from TV’s ‘Emmerdale’, Shelton is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s best interpreters of Frank Sinatra’s music. ‘Sinatra: RAW’ brings to life the man who defined an era, and whose musical legacy will never die.

Palm Springs, 1971 - Frank Sinatra prepares for his last pre-retirement intimate show. But his blue eyes are red rimmed with memories and regret. He drinks ‘One For My Baby’ too many when things take an unexpected twist. This is the 2am Sinatra you dream of meeting - dangerous, unpredictable, brilliant!

Regrets? He’s had a few. Sinatra gathers a few friends together in the Purple Room, Palm Springs to sing a few songs around the piano, smoke a few cigarettes and reminisce. As the Jack Daniels goes down, the memories surface. He rails against the iniquities of Mafia allegations, a trail of broken love affairs, a life as the leader of the Rat Pack and a life in Hollywood littered with indiscretions and even a suicide attempt.

At the heart of it is the great love of his life, Ava Gardner – arguably the most beautiful actress in Hollywood and known as ‘The Body’. She’s no pushover and meets him drink for drink and punch for punch as he recalls the heartbreak of their doomed love affair and marriage.

Despite it all, Sinatra emerges triumphant in a belting rendition of ‘That’s Life!’, summing up the substance of the man, and we see what made him such an enduring icon.

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Thu 18 Apr

19:30

Mama Afrika

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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A remarkable story full of hope and determination featuring best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues.

As told by Anna Mudeka, Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller.

Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for Black rights.

Told in four character incarnations chronicling a life blighted by hardship, tragedy and struggle, Mama Afrika is a story of hope, determination and features many best-loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues, embodying an irrepressible spirit and integrity and which earned her legendary status.

Mama Afrika is a solo performance by Anna Mudeka and is produced for family audiences of all ages.

Script by Zimbabwean writer Tomas Lutuli Brickhill, musical direction and special sound effects by John Vigar at Tontena Music, song backing tracks recorded by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Ziva Guveya.

Directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell.

Originally co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre the show is supported by Arts Council England, The Miriam Makeba Foundation and Norwich Theatre.

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Fri 19 Apr

19:30

Old Time Sailors

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!

You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.

Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities!

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Sat 20 Apr

19:00

Bollywood Dance and Classical Indian Dance

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Ipswich Marathi Mandal and Nikita Moghe Payalvrinda present a Bollywood and Classical Indian dance and variety show, performed by some of the leading lights of Indian cinema, dance and comedy, who are touring the UK for the first time.

Featuring a fusion of Bollywood, Kathak, Bhartat Natyam, folk dances and Marathi performances, and led by celebrity performers Rutja Junnarkar, Sharvari Jamenis, Hemangi Kavi, Vaishnavi Patil and Nikita Moghe, this is an evening not to be missed.

This performance will be in Hindi and Marathi, and the compering will be in English.

PLEASE NOTE: The New Wolsey Theatre is acting as a ticketing agency for this event. This show is not valid as part of the New Wolsey Season Ticket deal.

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Sat 27 Apr

19:30

Six Chick Flicks

New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS

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Presented by Dave Mauchline Theatre Programming

Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!

Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.

From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you'll love this show. If you hate chick flicks...you'll love this show!

This joyfully funny show heads out on tour after rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe, an off-Broadway run, and audience awards across North America. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy.

‘★★★★★ Not to be missed.’ - Daily Mail

Age guidance: 14+ Contains adult humour and language.

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