Following the runaway success of the New Wolsey Theatre’s production of Our Blue Heaven in Spring 2018, the theatre is delighted to announce plans for a sequel to the hit actor-musician show to celebrate the theatre’s 20th Anniversary. The sequel will explore the highs and lows of Ipswich Town’s victorious UEFA Cup run in 1981 […]

Hello from the New Wolsey Theatre! Welcome back! As we hurtle towards the end of the academic year and into the summer sun, we wanted to let you know about some brilliant autumn term opportunities that you might like to book soon! Opportunities to Get Involved One Man Two Guvnors Booked this show? Workshops are […]

The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, has announced the cast for the new upcoming production of comedy ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, in association with Nuffield Southampton Theatres.  Richard Bean’s riotous farce, based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, is set in the colourful underworld of Brighton in the swinging sixties, combining all the […]

Leeds Playhouse and Ramps on the Moon to stage new adaptation of Oliver Twist by Bryony Lavery In Spring 2020 Leeds Playhouse will present a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist. Bold, brutal and beautiful, this brand new version of Dickens’ novel is adapted by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery with dramaturgical support […]

Adam Spiegel and Robert Bartner present The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch production of ONCE The multi award-winning Broadway and West End musical, directed by the New Wolsey Theatre’s Artisitc Director, Peter Rowe, embarks on its first UK Tour from January 2020. Following a run at Fairfield Halls, Croydon from Thursday 19 […]

The New Wolsey Theatre has announced their Autumn Season for 2019. Highlights for the season include The New Wolsey Theatre in association with Nuffield Southampton Theatres present the Tony Award-winning ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, directed by Peter Rowe A brand new musical co-production between New Wolsey Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton in THE SEASON […]

This year, the New Wolsey Theatre is thrilled to present Aladdin – the Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto. This year marks the 5th year Ipswich Building Society have sponsored the New Wolsey Theatre’s sell-out pantomime. ALADDIN – THE ROCK’N’ROLL PANTO Thu 28 Nov 2019 to Sat 1 Feb 2020  Written by Peter Rowe, and performed in […]

Full casting has been announced for the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s sequin studded co-production of Amanda Whittington’s ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production will run at the Ipswich based venue from Wed 13 – Sat 23 Mar, following its run in Hornchurch from 22 Feb – 9 Mar, and then […]

Happy New Year from the New Wolsey Theatre! Our Creative Learning Team are excited to get cracking with 2019… there are loads of opportunities for students and teachers to take part in workshops and visit the theatre. Read on to find out more!   CREATIVE LEARNING LOUNGE For our first Creative Learning Lounge of 2019, […]

Would you like the chance to be part of a production at The New Wolsey Theatre?  We are on the lookout for local Ballroom Dancers to feature in our upcoming production of Kiss Me Quickstep in Spring 2019!   The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich is looking for local community ballroom dancers of all ages (16+) to […]