New Wolsey Theatre

The New Wolsey Theatre is a performance space in central Ipswich with around 400 seats arranged to bring performers and audience close together. The building includes a café and bar that serve food and drinks to visitors.

The theatre opened in 1979 and replaced an earlier arts venue that had served the community for decades. This new opening marked the start of a fresh chapter for live performances in Ipswich.

The venue hosts works from various artists across the country and regularly features musical and dramatic performances that reflect different artistic styles. This mix of productions makes it a central hub for creative expression in the city.

The venue is easily accessible from the city center on foot and has seating suitable for different mobility needs. Visitors should check availability ahead of visiting, especially for larger productions.

The theatre is known for productions where actors play instruments live while performing on stage. This distinctive approach appears regularly in rock musical productions and brings extra energy to the shows.

Location: Ipswich

Inception: October 31, 1979

Architects: Roderick Ham

Official opening: October 31, 1979

Capacity: 400

Address: Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AS, England

Website: https://wolseytheatre.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.05870,1.14816

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06