Spring: The perfect time to talk about Panto!!!

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

The New Wolsey is thrilled to announce that this year’s actormusician pantomime, which will feature a collection of both contemporary and classic pop and rock ‘n’ roll songs, will be written by award-winning comedian, writer and composer, Vikki Stone (Hey Duggee, Romeo and Duet), and will be directed by the theatre’s awardwinning Chief Executive/Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul. It’s the classic family-favourite pantomime, packed full of live music, crazy characters, awesome adventure and the purr-fect amount of feline flavour.

Vikki Stone made history as the first on-screen female musical director of a primetime entertainment show in the UK when she was musical director, pianist and band leader of the ITV Saturday night primetime show Romeo and Duet. Her writing credits include the Olivier Awardnominated Hey Duggee Live, which is currently on a major UK Tour until August 2023, and multiple

May 2023 Events

Friday 5th – 7.30pm (£14/£12)

Jazz Night

THE MOONDANCERS

Friday 11th – 7.30pm (£14/£12)

Oddbodies present (a one man adaptation of)

KING LEAR by William Shakespeare

Friday 12th - 7.30pm (£14/£12)

Indie Double Bill A LIGHT LEFT ON & BearFootSoul (Matt White)

Saturday 20th – 7.30pm (£14/£12)

Giles Shenton Drama

MY DOG’S GOT NO NOSE

Saturday 27th -7.30pm (£14/£12)

Albion

• SOLD OUT pantomimes for London’s Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Vikki Stone said, “I’m very excited about Dick in Ipswich this winter. I thought I was more mature than jokes like that, but it turns out I’m not. But in all seriousness, the New Wolsey has a wonderful tradition of rock ‘n’ roll pantos, and I’m very excited about my first show in the venue!”

Douglas Rintoul said of the announcement, “It is such a privilege to take over the helm of the New Wolsey Theatre’s iconic and much-loved rock ‘n’ roll pantomime. Last year over 30,000 people came through the doors and I’m looking forward to reaching many more with Vikki Stone’s joyous and sparky take on this traditional tale. It’s a pleasure to be working with such a talented writer who is also passionate about the form and our audiences.”

Tickets are on sale now at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk.

Summer Concert

The Ipswich Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concert, with guest pianist BBC Young Musician Finalist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, will take place on Saturday 24th June at 7.30pm at the Ipswich Corn Exchange. Jeneba made her Proms debut in 2021 and has toured in Europe and the Caribbean as a soloist and chamber musician. She has toured in Australia and New Zealand and appeared in TV programmes with her family. This is a special programme chosen by conductor, Adam Gatehouse, to mark his 20 years at the helm of The Ipswich Symphony Orchestra. Mahler’s mighty 1st symphony is a great classical favourite, and the Orchestra are proud to welcome Jeneba, from the remarkable Kanneh-Mason family, to play Chopin’s thrilling 2nd piano concerto.

For more information about The Ipswich Symphony Orchestra visit www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org To book tickets for the Ipswich Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concert call the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichtheatres.co.uk

SOLD OUT

MILLS does THE BEATLES