NW2 Venue hire

NW2 is a modern, purpose built community space that sits directly in front of our main theatre in Theatre Square. All of the New Wolsey Theatre’s Youth Theatres take place in NW2 and we regularly use the large participation space for our Creative Communities projects. NW2 is available for hire on a regular, or one off basis and we offer a discounted hire rate to local community groups.

A few groups who have hired NW2:

Suffolk Refugee Support sewing support group
Unscene Suffolk Choir
Cohere Arts High Spirits Drama group
Caribbean and African Community Health Support Forum exercise class
Britten-Pears Group A Choir
Future Female Society

NW2 has a small kitchen, foyer area and accessible toilet with adult changing facilities, which are all included in the hire. We cannot offer parking but there a number of car parks a short walking distance away. We will provide a Duty Manager for all bookings to welcome you to the building, be the first point of contact and responsible for First Aid.

NW2 is available to hire during working hours (9am-5pm), outside of these times, there would be an additional fee for the Duty Manager. All hires are subject to availability.

Feedback

‘As BME communities who often feel marginalised, we have been made to feel equal, welcome, and heard! We work with a wide range of adults with differing, diverse, and often complex needs. NW has listened and responded in a way which is inclusive and enabling.’

If you are a community group or local organisation and are looking for a creative, modern and welcoming space in the heart of Ipswich, please contact our Creative Communities Administrator Kemi Edonmi on kedonmi@wolseytheatre.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.