New Wolsey Theatre

24/07/2026

Coming to the New Wolsey stage very soon...

Lock up ya Grandads - Baga Chipz is back! Expect a night of outrageous stand-up, untold stories, memories, music and more!

📅 Tue 1 Sep, 7pm

23/07/2026

💼 We are looking for a Sound No. 1 with experience of working in pantomime/musical theatre and with actor-musicians for our Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime production of 'Cinderella' this winter!

The show, featuring a cast of 10 actor-musicians, will be directed by Doug Rintoul, Chief Executive/Artistic Director of the New Wolsey Theatre, and written by award-winning comedian, writer and composer Vikki Stone. You’ll be working alongside award-winning Sound Designer Helen Atkinson.

– Experience as a Sound No.1 in pantomime or musical theatre is essential.
– Experience of Yamaha desk DM7, Shure & Sennheiser wireless is essential.
– Experience of working with actor musicians is desirable.
– Experience of maintaining sound systems is desirable.

➡️ Full details and apply: https://tinyurl.com/25dk86ky

22/07/2026

Starting a closer look at our cast of 'Calendar Girls the Musical!' 🌻

Angela Caesar trained at Trinity College of Music and the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA.

Her theatre credits include 'The Sound of Music' (Pitlochry Festival Theatre), 'The Wizard of Oz' (Watermill Theatre), 'The Phantom of the Opera' (UK Tour) and 'Showboat' (Raymond Gubbay Productions).

Her TV and film credits include 'Songs of Praise' (Avanti Media, BBC 1), 'Anna Nicole: The Opera' (Royal Opera House, BBC 2) and 'The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess' (1993, directed by Trevor Nunn).

📅 'Calendar Girls the Musical' runs from Thu 10 - Sat 26 Sep

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mvp8j85x

19/07/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 'Heart, humour and humanity in abundance.' - Yorkshire Times

'Calendar Girls the Musical' is just weeks away! Book your tickets today to see the show about a group of extraordinary women who came together in the face of grief to create something spectacular for charity: a n**e calendar.

📅 10 - 26 Sep

A New Wolsey Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton Production.

18/07/2026

Red Rose Chain return to Sutton Hoo, with Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night!' ✨

Theatre in the Forest is a national favourite for its imaginative reinterpretations of Shakespeare, making his plays accessible and fun for audiences of all ages.

'Twelfth Night' will be in memory of Jo Carrick, Artistic Director and Founder of Red Rose Chain. The company continues to deliver Jo’s legacy of theatre-making and celebrate her passion for the arts, local heritage, and inclusivity.

📅 22 Jul - 22 Aug

➡️ Book tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ybbs9hfe

17/07/2026

ℹ️ A quick update on some dates for you to be aware of this Summer.

☀️ Tomorrow is your last Saturday for a while to make the most of our fantastic Café Bar in this glorious weather!

For ticket sales whilst we are closed to the public, please call us on 01473 295900 or email [email protected].

Any changes to this schedule will be communicated ASAP.

16/07/2026

When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes the unwitting messenger between two forbidden lovers. What begins as an innocent errand soon unravels into a dangerous web of love, loss and betrayal in a summer that is destined to end in tragedy.

Inspired by L.P. Hartley’s classic novel and with original live music and striking visuals, the quiet intensity and pressures of rural life are brought vividly to life in this bold and haunting new play.

Inspired by L.P. Hartley’s classic novel, this bold new stage adaptation is a haunting showcase of love, loss and betrayal.

14/07/2026

Not long to wait now until 'the best version of Calendar Girls yet' (Charles Hutchinson Press) arrives in Ipswich! 🌻

🎟️ Tickets selling fast - book yours today!

📸 Tony Bartholomew

A New Wolsey Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton Production.

An award-winning musical inspired by a true story about a group of ordinary women in Yorkshire who were anything but...

13/07/2026

Exciting news – after 20,000 people watched the show live on stage across the region, our critically acclaimed production of ‘Caroline: A New Musical’ is coming to your screens!

Whether you saw the show on stage and want to see it again, or didn’t manage to catch it on tour, we’re making sure that nobody has to miss out. BSL interpretation, captioning and audio description is available.

Exclusively for those living in the East of England, you can book an on-demand pass between Mon 13 Jul – Sat 19 Sep for just £15 and watch with as many people as you like.

Book here: https://tinyurl.com/3kbxwdhs

You’ll have 72 hours from the point of purchase to watch the show as many times as you like – full booking and viewing details can be found through our website.

‘Caroline: A New Musical’ is presented by the East Anglian Touring Consortium

12/07/2026

'Rave On' is back this November!

Performed by an era-obsessed group of young musicians, this incredible show is jam-packed with note-perfect renditions of the music that defined rock ’n’ roll, including hits by the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu and The Beach Boys!

🗓️ Wed 4 Nov, 2pm & 7pm performances

🎟️ Book tickets: https://tinyurl.com/32j3y5hc