Join The Paper Birds for their exciting interactive show that asks, via your mobile phone, who and what you care about from the stories unfolding live on stage in front of you.
A stunning mixture of live performance, film, projection, dance and music, Feel Me will explore the different lenses through which we are told and connect to stories in the modern digital world.
“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”
When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities.
A powerful journey of love, loss and what it means to be a parent.
One man has twenty-four hours to perform his father's funeral rites. Ad Infinitum presents an epic nonverbal solo show with integrated sign language and captioning. With striking visual and physical storytelling, this show celebrates the transformative power of grief and ritual.
Five Birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother.
In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale.
Access: All performances have integrated creative captions.
WED 5 – SAT 8 FEB
WED 5 FEB 7:30PM THU 6 FEB 2:30PM THU 6 FEB 7:30PM FRI 7 FEB 7:30PM Post-Show Talk
SAT 8 FEB 2:30PM SAT 8 FEB 7:30PM
SAT 15 FEB 7:30PM
Content Advice: Contains themes of grief, death, parental abuse and trauma.
WED 26 FEB – SAT 1 MAR
WED 26 FEB 7:30PM THU 27 FEB 2:30PM THU 27 FEB 7:30PM FRI 28 FEB 7:30PM SAT 1 MAR 2:30PM SAT 1 MAR 7:30PM
Presented by The Paper Birds and the New Wolsey Theatre
Presented by Ad Infinitum Productions
by Guildford Shakespeare Company
Presented by London Classic Theatre
Tickets from £15
NOT F**KIN SORRY
Welcome to our space. You are a guest, and we are not f**kin sorry.
The Not Your Circus Dog collective return after multiple sold-out runs for more shameless sexy punk crip cabaret. With luscious lip syncs, sweaty dances and verbatim stories, have your preconceptions rattled as they take you to the edge.
Acceptance, understanding and love find their way to centre stage.
A touching non-verbal, masked theatre performance created through gathering experiences of ADHD, loneliness, ageing and connection. When misunderstood teenager Liam and 91-year-old Albert cross paths, they could never have imagined their friendship that would slowly blossom.
An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging.
Two brothers on a beach - their dad is dying and their town is crumbling. Family rifts and political divides try to pull them apart while a figure made of driftwood stalks the shore at night.
– SAT 15
A brand new charming farcical comedy drama.
A group of travelling actors attempt to conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit, to perform a classic thriller.
2:30PM TUE 18 – SAT 22 MAR TUE 18 MAR 7:00PM WED 19 MAR 2:30PM WED 19 MAR 7:30PM THU 20 MAR 7:30PM Post-Show Talk
21 MAR 7:30PM
Content Advice: Occasional strong language and themes of death.
Access: All performances have integrated creative captions. Content Advice: Discussions of hate crimes and sex. Contains strong language. Content Advice: References to drugs.
Presented by The Hale Presented by Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with the New Wolsey Theatre
Presented by ThickSkin and Pentabus
Presented by Middle Ground Theatre Company
Presented by My Little Eye Entertainment
Lionel Bart is one of Britain’s household names… but why?
His parties, failures and scandals were spoken about as much as his chart toppers and were as publicly entertaining as his musicals.
This is the story of the rise and fall of one of Britain’s greatest musical giants.
Presented by Tilted Wig and MAST Mayflower Studios AGES 10+
There’s a club. Would you like to go?
Three girls are on the dancefloor. The future awaits. New Labour, New Year, new horizons. After decades of grey, this is their time. But as darkness falls, will they find their light?
Set to a live soundtrack of 90s indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a musical about mates, music, magic, finding your place and yourself.
“It’s built for us, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.”
As the rain hammers down on the Spitfire Pub, two former female WWII pilots reunite after years apart in this heartwarming tale of courage, loss, and hope.
A wildly hilarious, fast-paced comedy that takes you behind the curtain of a chaotic touring theatre company desperately trying to maintain their composure and regain any shred of credibility.
From their frantic last-minute rehearsals in Weston-super-Mare to a disastrously silent performance in Ashton-underLyne, and a spectacularly calamitous final performance in Stockton-on-Tees, Noises Off promises an evening of non-stop laughter and mayhem as the doomed actors struggle to keep their performance together whilst everything around them quite literally falls apart.
Written by the multi-award-winning British novelist and playwright Michael Frayn, this is a new production of one of the most celebrated plays ever written.
A New Wolsey Theatre, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre By The Lake production THU 1 – SAT 24 MAY THU 1 MAY 7:00PM FRI 2 MAY 7:30PM SAT 3 MAY 7:30PM MON 5 MAY 7:00PM TUE 6 MAY 7:00PM WED 7 MAY 2:00PM WED 7 MAY 7:00PM THU 8 MAY 7:00PM FRI 9 MAY 7:30PM SAT 10 MAY 2:30PM SAT 10 MAY 7:30PM MON 12 MAY 7:00PM TUE 13 MAY 7:00PM WED 14 MAY 2:00PM WED 14 MAY 7:00PM THU 15 MAY 7:00PM FRI 16 MAY 7:30PM SAT 17 MAY 2:30PM SAT 17 MAY 7:30PM MON 19 MAY 7:00PM TUE 20 MAY 7:00PM WED 21 MAY 11:00AM RP/DF WED 21 MAY 7:00PM THU 22 MAY 7:00PM FRI 23 MAY 7:30PM SAT 24 MAY 2:30PM SAT 24 MAY 7:30PM
We intend to announce details of additional access services in due course. Please see the event listing on our website or contact our Box Office for further details.
THE HILARIOUS STAGE COMEDY THAT INSPIRED THE HIT NETFLIX
There’s humour and heart in every aisle…
Following hugely successful runs in London, Kim’s Convenience is heading out on a UK tour! This hilarious and heart-warming drama is about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon.
TUE 3 – SAT 7 JUN
TUE 3 JUN 7:00PM
WED 4 JUN 2:30PM
Does ‘X’ really mark the spot?
Multi-award-winning Le Navet Bete (Dracula: The Bloody Truth and King Arthur) are back with their swashbuckling, smash-hit comedy for all the family! Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands and a mermaid, you’ll never forget this hilarious adventure!
TUE 10 – SAT 14 JUN
Presented by Frozen Light
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
The Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor. On this day, Elspeth hoped that Lars would return for The Great Cracking of the Ancient Oak. But when he doesn’t, she is taken on an unexpected and unforgettable journey. Each show is bookable for up to 6 people and their carers.
WED 18 – FRI 20 JUN
WED 18 JUN 11:00AM WED 18 JUN 1:30PM THU 19 JUN 11:00AM THU 19 JUN 1:30PM FRI 20 JUN 11:00AM FRI 20 JUN 1:30PM
A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring a whole load of chaos.
When a priceless painting goes missing, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis. Together, the pair must interrogate the many suspects that reside at the manor in order to catch the culprit and solve the crime of the century!
27 – SAT 28 JUN
27 JUN 7:30PM
28 JUN 2:30PM SAT 28 JUN 7:30PM
Presented by Le Navet Bete and Barbican Theatre
Presented by Adam Blanshay Productions and Park Theatre
Presented by Shoddy Theatre
Tickets from £15 AGES 8+
GREAT NIGHTS OUT
Back from the dead following a failure to file his living will, Tony discusses his life and career, and is joined on-stage for side-splitting improv comedy!
An unforgettable night of timeless 70s and 80s hits, celebrating the greatest female singers of all time.
7:30PM
Award-winning singer Elaine Delmar is joined by world-class musicians to perform her acclaimed interpretations of George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
by Suffolk Chinese Family Welfare Association Presented by Clive Conway Productions
Celebrating the Year of the Snake. Join us again for an exciting line-up of traditional and Western-style dance, singing and music.
6:00PM
The legendary cricket broadcaster takes you on a charming journey through modern cricket and the great games of years gone by.
Join Su for an evening of hilarious stories from her 50 years in show business, featuring familiar songs, backstage secrets and beloved characters.
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty organ to celebrate 40 years in showbiz.
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick, injects Ipswich with a gutpunching hilarious show about the NHS, becoming a junior doctor and more.
7:30PM
Presented by the Voloz Collective
Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets Spaghetti Western. A fast paced whodunnit!
Content Advice: Contains cartoon violence.
The world-famous Comedy Store is back with another talented line-up for two hours of side-splitting comedy.
12 APR 8:00PM AGES 18+
This show’s velvet sound will take you back to yesteryear, telling a soulful story from the 50s and 60s right up to present day.
19 APR 7:30PM
Presented by Rush Theatre Company Presented by Elaine Delmar and JBA Concerts
Presented by Nayvanah Productions
Presented by Makin Projects
Presented by RBM Comedy
Presented by Book'em Danno Productions
Presented by Rush Theatre Company
Presented by The Comedy Store
Can poetry capture joy? Let’s find out. Luke Wright returns with stacks of brilliant, big-hearted poems that get to grips with joy in mulchy middle-age.
After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession, Jimmy Tarbuck relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.
TUE 22 APR 7:30PM WED 23 APR 7:30PM
Laugh Out Proud returns with more hilarious stand-up comedy acts from the LGBTQ+ community.
FRI 20 JUN 7:30PM
The New Bluesville Night returns after a sold-out show in May 2024. Expect a rockin’ night full of the finest American Blues, British R&B and more!
AGES 18+ THU 26 JUN 7:30PM
Support the wellbeing of local people through partnership projects with the NHS & Ipswich Job Centre Plus
Work with local communities to create the programme for our annual free festival The Big Afternoon
Creative Communities is the New Wolsey Theatre’s programme of support, performances and projects for young people, local communities, schools and colleges.
Presented by the New Wolsey Theatre
Presented by Makin Projects
Photo: Will Green Photography
FAMILY SHOWS
Family shows supported by
It's a comedy club, right? But for kids! Also for any adults who enjoy a swearfree hour with the circuit's best stand-up and sketch acts.
Join beloved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a familyfriendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.
Love LEGO®? The Brick People will be offering a wide range of LEGO® related activities such as mosaic building, timed tower builds and many more!
Pack your bags and join your favourite Milkshake! friends on holiday!
A heartwarming story about two competing friends and the excitement of growing up. Performed in NW2.
Become one of record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music!
Music, puppetry and pants of gold! A high-energy 50-minute adventure!
BBC’s Stephen Gates returns with his hilarious, high-tech show!
An incredible prehistoric journey!
Presented by Isabelle Adam
Presented by Norwell Lapley Productions Presented by Mark Thompson Productions
by MEI Theatrical
by Makin Projects
SEATING PLAN & SEASON TICKETS
Membership
Becoming a member of the New Wolsey Theatre gives you access to some great benefits and helps support the vital work we do within the local community
Friend £40
3 day priority booking, 2 drinks and 2 ice cream vouchers
Supporter £100
5 day priority booking, 4 drinks and 2 ice cream vouchers plus invites to exclusive members events
Ambassador £250
7 day priority booking, 4 drinks and 4 ice cream vouchers, a pantomime programme, opening night invites, 15% Café & Bar discount and a New Wolsey Theatre pin badge
Benefactor & Associate
£500 - £1000
Choose your annual membership level: Get 5% extra off our season ticket deal as a member
These high-level memberships come with exclusive and bespoke benefits A membership makes a perfect gift!
wolseytheatre.co.uk/memberships
phone: 01473 295942
email: memberships@wolseytheatre.co.uk
Season Ticket eligible show prices starting at:
PLEASE NOTE: The Season Ticket deal is not eligible for Band C seats, Family Shows, Chinese New Year and fixed price shows (marked with the gold £15 lock symbol on pages 22 & 23). For The Brick People and Hare and Tortoise, please see their individual listings on our website.
Understanding Our Prices – You may have noticed that our prices state ‘starting at.’ Make sure you book quickly as these prices won’t last forever. As the demand for tickets increases, our prices are subject to change, so book now for your favourite seats at the best prices.
Season Ticket holders get priority access to buy tickets when new seasons go on sale. If you’re a New Wolsey Theatre Member, you will also save an extra 5%.
NOW wolseytheatre.co.uk 01473 295900
CALENDAR
Tony Slattery – Resuscitated
FRI 24 JAN
(See page 14)
Sisters With Soul
SAT 25 JAN
(See page 14)
Feel Me
TUE 28 – WED 29 JAN
(See page 4)
Elaine Delmar Sings
George Gershwin & Cole Porter
THU 30 JAN
(See page 14)
Chinese New Year
SUN 2 FEB
(See page 14)
Pride & Prejudice
WED 5 – SAT 8 FEB
(See page 4)
An Audience With Henry Blofeld
TUE 11 FEB
(See page 14)
Last Rites
THU 13 – SAT 15 FEB
(See page 5)
The Brick People
TUE 18 FEB
(See page 18)
Comedy Club 4 Kids
WED 19 FEB
(See page 18)
Milkshake! Live
THU 20 FEB
(See page 18)
Nick Sharratt’s All New Picture Book
Draw Along
FRI 21 FEB
(See page 18)
Rude Science
SAT 22 FEB
(See page 18)
Just Between Ourselves
WED 26 FEB – SAT 1 MAR
(See page 5)
Not F**kin Sorry
TUE 4 – THU 6 MAR
(See page 6)
Boy on the Roof
FRI 7 – SAT 8 MAR
(See page 6)
Su Pollard – Still Fully Charged
MON 10 MAR
(See page 15)
John Shuttleworth TUE 11 MAR
(See page 15)
Driftwood
THU 13 – SAT 15 MAR
(See page 7)
Dial M for Mayhem TUE 18 – SAT 22 MAR
(See page 7)
Hare and Tortoise SAT 22 MAR
(See page 19)
It’s A Fine Life
TUE 25 – THU 27 MAR
(See page 8)
Season Ticket shows are marked with Fixed price shows are marked with
How Soon is Now?
FRI 28 – SAT 29 MAR
(See page 8)
Spitfire Girls
TUE 1 – SAT 5 APR
(See page 9)
Catch Your Breath FRI 11 APR
(See page 15)
Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids SAT 12 APR
(See page 19)
Comedy Store Stand Up SAT 12 APR
(See page 15)
Pirates Love Underpants
MON 14 – TUE 15 APR
(See page 19)
There’s a Monster in Your Show WED 16 – THU 17 APR
(See page 19)
The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much FRI 18 APR
(See page 15)
A Brother With Soul SAT 19 APR
(See page 15)
Luke Wright: Joy! TUE 22 APR
(See page 16)
An Evening With Jimmy Tarbuck WED 23 APR
(See page 16)
Noises Off THU 1 – SAT 24 MAY
(See pages 10 & 11)
Dino Invasion TUE 27 – WED 28 MAY
(See page 19)
The Big Afternoon SAT 31 MAY
(See page 16)
Kim’s Convenience TUE 3 – SAT 7 JUN
(See page 12
Treasure Island TUE 10 – SAT 14 JUN
(See page 12)
The Ancient Oak of Baldor WED 18 – FRI 20 JUN
(See page 13)
Laugh Out Proud FRI 20 JUN
(See page 16)
New Bluesville Night THU 26 JUN
(See page 16)
A Shoddy Detective FRI 27 – SAT 28 JUN
(See page 13)
ACCESS INFORMATION
The New Wolsey Theatre is a theatre for everyone. We strive to be as accessible as possible to all who come and enjoy our diverse programme of events or just fancy coming in for a coffee. For further information visit wolseytheatre.co.uk/access/
Audio Described Performances
Audio Description captures the visual elements of a performance that a blind or partially-sighted person might otherwise miss and describes them in clear, vivid language through a pair of headphones. Free Touch Tours take place an hour before the performance.
British Sign Language
Interpreted Performances
BSL interpreted performances feature a professional interpreter who translates spoken English into British Sign Language.
Captioned Performances
Theatre captions are similar to television subtitles and give deaf, deafened or hard-of-hearing audiences access to live performance.
Wheelchair User Access
There are six wheelchair user accessible spaces in The New Wolsey auditorium with step-free access: four in row C and two in row K. There is also a passenger lift to the upstairs seating in the auditorium. NW2 is accessible for wheelchair users.
RP/DF Relaxed and Dementia Friendly Performances
A Relaxed and/or Dementia Friendly performance is one that has been carefully adjusted to reduce anxiety or
stress for those who might otherwise find the experience unsettling or difficult. For example, changes are made to sound and lighting to eliminate surprise and soften their impact. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and moving around in the auditorium during the performance. These performances may be suitable for audiences with autism, sensory and communication needs, learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions or people living with dementia.
Our Bradbury Platform is installed for these performances, increasing our wheelchair user accessible spaces up to 12. We are working towards being a Dementia Friendly venue and staff members are Dementia Friends.
T T Touch Tours
For many blind, partially sighted or visually impaired theatregoers, a touch tour is an essential part of the theatre experience. Having access to the stage and set before a performance is a way of firming up the descriptive information they may have already received and provides them with extra detail to allow them to engage with the production. Customers will explore the space, and may like to handle selected props, costumes and furniture.
Accessible Services
• All our staff and regular freelancers receive Disability and Equality training
• Our Duty Managers are trained sight guides – please ask for assistance when booking your tickets
• Assistance/Guide Dogs are welcome and we can assist with dog-sitting during performances
• Infra-red Hearing Enhancement System available – enquire at our Box Office
• There is a Changing Places facility in NW2
Available to borrow on request at the Box Office:
• Manual wheelchair
• Junior ear defenders
• Comfort cushions
Accessible Shows Coming Up
Not F**kin Sorry
(See Page 6 for details)
Driftwood
(See Page 7 for details)
Dial M for Mayhem
(See page 7 for details)
Spitfire Girls
(See page 9 for details)
Noises Off
(See pages 10 & 11 for details) RP/DF
Treasure Island (See page 12 for details)
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Please note from an hour before our shows start, the bars serve drinks and light snacks only
Enjoy a 15% discount in the Café & Bar when visiting a show by presenting a valid train/bus ticket or a photo of your bike!
