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News A collage of photos of the six new associate artists for the New Wolsey Theatre. From Aspire Black Suffolk, there are photos of Elma Glasgow, Ellisha Soanes, Tonia Wilson and Franstine Jones. The other photos are of Jamie Beddard, Martha Loader, Mae Munuo, two staff members from The Paper Birds and two staff members from Spinning Wheel Theatre.

The New Wolsey Theatre announces its first Associate Artists and Artist Relationship programme

June 2nd, 2023

Six East Anglian artists and companies – Aspire Black Suffolk, Jamie Beddard, Martha Loader, Mae Munuo, The Paper Birds and Spinning Wheel – are delighted to have been appointed to work with the New Wolsey Theatre’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul in Ipswich, as part of its inaugural Associate Artists programme celebrating and supporting creativity in […]

News, Shows News, Shows Three men stand with their backs to the viewer, looking towards the bright white lights in a red football stadium. The man in the centre is young and wears a red football shirt with the number '17' in white on the back. The man on the left is old and wears a grey beanie hat and brown coat and has his hand on the shoulder of the young man in front of him. The man on the right is smart in a blue suit, one hand in his pocket, the other holding a football to his side. Both men at the sides are looming behind the young man in the centre. A white, marbled title beside the men reads 'The Red Lion, by Patrick Marber.' A red outline of a lion's head is in the 'O' of the title.

The New Wolsey Theatre scores with its Autumn 2023 season!

May 10th, 2023

We’re delighted to announce the details of our Autumn 2023 season which goes on general sale on Saturday 13 May at 10am

News, Shows News, Shows The image shows the silhouette of a young man with a guitar strapped to his back walking away from us towards a fluorescent line-drawing of the London skyline. The silhouette of his cat joining him is beside him. A glow and sparks of musical notes come from the city towards us. A large gold and white title reads 'Dick Whittington and his Cat' and 'The Rock 'n' Roll panto.'

New Wolsey Theatre Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime for 2023/24 Announced!

March 22nd, 2023

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich has today announced that 2023 will see them give the rock ‘n’ roll pantomime treatment to Dick Whittington and his Cat from Thursday 23rd November 2023 – Saturday 20th January 2024

News, Shows News, Shows The background features a brick wall of the inside of a train tunnel, with smoke from a train filling the tunnel and light coming in from the bottom right. Mint-green text reads 'Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice,' beside white text that reads 'The Cast.'

Cast announced for Noël Coward’s ‘Brief Encounter,’ adapted for the stage by Emma Rice!

February 22nd, 2023

  New Wolsey Theatre and Wiltshire Creative, in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, today announce the full cast and creative team for Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice

News, Shows News, Shows Actor Robert Daws is smiling as he holds up two small cocktail glasses. He is wearing a tweed suit jacket with a navy blue cardigan and white shirt underneath. The set behind is lit purple.

A Q&A with ‘Wodehouse in Wonderland’ actor Robert Daws!

February 14th, 2023

  Photography: Pamela Raith How did the play come about? It all started with my own interest in PG ‘Plum’ Wodehouse

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Michèle Taylor appointed MBE for services to Theatre and People with Disabilities

February 6th, 2023

Michèle Taylor has been appointed MBE for services to Theatre and People with Disabilities as part of the New Year’s Honours list

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Emerging Suffolk talent cast in production of Dennis Kelly’s ‘DNA’!

January 19th, 2023

“I’m thrilled to be back at the Wolsey after spending my teenage years with the Young Company

News A photograph of a crowd of people watching a performance outside the New Wolsey Theatre in 'The Bowl' performance space. The performance involves a giant red balloon. The New Wolsey logo in white is in the top-left corner and a banner along the bottom reads 'Find Your Wonder: #LetsCreate.'

New Wolsey Theatre announces Arts Council Funding for 2023-26

November 4th, 2022

The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich is pleased to announce that its application to remain in the Arts Council England’s National Portfolio has been successful

Shows Guy Rhys (Benedick) and Daneka Etchells (Beatrice) in Much Ado About Nothing. Photo by Johan Persson. Guy and Daneka stand close together and look into each other’s eyes. They are trying to wind each other up and smile wryly. Guy wears a light blue suit and Daneka wears a bright yellow jumpsuit.

An Interview with ‘Much Ado about Nothing’s’ Benedick and Beatrice

September 29th, 2022

Shakespeare’s raucous comedy, directed by Robert Hastie and co-production with Ramps on the Moon, opens at the Crucible on Friday 9 September before touring to Leeds Playhouse (Tuesday 27 September – Saturday 1 October), Birmingham Rep (Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 October), Nottingham Playhouse (Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 October), New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich (Tuesday 18 […]

Shows The Company of Much Ado About Nothing. Photo by Johan Persson. The full company of performers are line dancing and are all dressed in Country and Western clothing. There are colourful lights and people lift their arms in the air as they dance.

‘Much Ado about Nothing’ – What It’s All About

September 29th, 2022

Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most-loved comedies! There are mistaken identities, a faked death, and all the characters deceive each other for their own ends

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