Summer Weekends at the Wolsey

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich is flinging open its doors this summer and inviting you to re-discover the joy of live performance. The award winning design of Theatre Square and the golden-roofed NW2 building will provide the perfect backdrop for all sorts of family fun and games from July 16th until August 8th.

It all starts with a Gala Season Launch on July 16th– you’re invited to party like it’s 2021 for the launch of their autumn programme outside in Theatre Square. Musical delights include the stunningly talented bunch that are Hackney Colliery Band and the irrepressible gang that is Gandini – juggling, great music, fruit – they are all irresistibly joyful. On July 17th, don’t miss the awesome Shay and the Beatrangers at 1:00pm in ‘The Bowl’ – outstanding beatboxing and musical magic. On Sunday18th catch Adam Carver’s Disco Tea Party or Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Rhymes for Children.

‘Get Happy’ – Told By An Idiot Theatre Company

The weekend of July 24th sees the return of the very popular ‘ See Make Do’ workshops for young people, and on July 31st everyone’s invited to ‘ Get Happy’ with theatre company Told By An Idiot.

On August 6th-7th, the New Wolsey opens its auditorium doors once again for the British Youth Music Theatre winning show and this year it’s a cracker called ‘babies’. The big finale is an outdoor gameshow on August 8th. Called Pagan Pandemonium it’s a madcap event that you will have to see to believe. Participation will be encouraged and cheering on a team much appreciated.

tempt you in. All the hard work and strife of the last year will be put aside for these four weekends of music, family shows and workshops, most of which will take place outdoors and most of which will be free. Each weekend will have something to

The stunning new café/ bar will finally be open with a new light bites menu, great coffee and new bar, so you can soak up the atmosphere with a glass in your hand and something to eat. Family-friendly food and drink will be on offer to accompany the kids shows and there’ll be something for the grown ups enjoying the bands later in to the evening. wolseytheatre.co.uk