The New Wolsey Theatre, Café & Bar

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich is a vibrant cultural hub enriching the lives of people in Suffolk. We offer a diverse range of performances, community engagement activities, and artist development opportunities. We are nationally renowned for our excellence, diversity, and accessibility, and we are committed to continuing this essential work.

As a multi-award-winning theatre, we are immensely proud to have recently won the 2024 EADT Suffolk Business of the Year award, the EADT Positive Impact in the Community award, and a Silver Carbon Charter Award.

We produce our own shows and co-produce with UK and international theatres and companies. Our productions include world premieres and landmark revivals of musicals and plays, such as Footloose, Bindweed, Kinky Boots, The Season (which recently transferred to the West End as Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), The Time Machine (nominated for an Olivier Award), Feel Me, Boy On The Roof, and our iconic and award-winning Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime. We also present a diverse programme of productions by acclaimed national touring companies and support emerging theatre companies and independent artists.

The New Wolsey Theatre is partially funded by Arts Council England, Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk County Council. We are also supported by local corporate partners, trust and foundations and private members. As a not-for-profit charity, we rely on their investment and are deeply grateful for their unwavering support, which enables us to fulfil our mission.