Theatre

A Chorus Line rehearsals

Sixth Form College to put on 'sensational, shocking and hilarious' production

Left to right: Peter Lavery, Louie Spence and Abbie Budden.

Left to right: Peter Lavery, Louie Spence and Abbie Budden.

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'We are going to have fun': Meet the cast of this year's Ipswich panto

Adam Kay returns to Ipswich fresh from Edinburgh Fringe

Adam Kay returns to Ipswich fresh from Edinburgh Fringe

From theatre to theatre: Celebrity doctor presents new show

Audiences will love An Officer and A Gentleman during its short stay at the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Audiences will love An Officer and A Gentleman during its short stay at the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Hit show lifts us up where we belong with its timeless love story

Come from Away was a joyous evening that will delight crowds during its short run in Ipswich.

Come from Away was a joyous evening that will delight crowds during its short run in Ipswich.

Welcome to the Rock! Come from Away makes itself at home in Ipswich

Grease the Musical comes to Ipswich Regent Theatre

Grease the Musical comes to Ipswich Regent Theatre

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REVIEW: 'Outstanding singing' and fun all round with Grease at Ipswich Regent

Neil Warnock is set to perform a show at the Regent Theatre in Ipswich

Neil Warnock is set to perform a show at the Regent Theatre in Ipswich

Football legend announces date for Ipswich show

Jack and the Beanstalk will be the panto at Ipswich Regent Theatre in 2024

Jack and the Beanstalk will be the panto at Ipswich Regent Theatre in 2024

What is the 2024 panto at the Regent Theatre?

Red Rose Chain is returning to Sutton Hoo for the third year running

Red Rose Chain is returning to Sutton Hoo for the third year running

Shakespeare's classic set to be brought to life in Suffolk forest

Christ (Ian McIntosh) with his Apostles at the Last Supper.

Christ (Ian McIntosh) with his Apostles at the Last Supper.

Jesus Christ Superstar shows Ipswich Regent audience it's still a great show

Joanna Lumley was one of the stars at Happy Christmas 4 at the Ipswich Regent

Joanna Lumley was one of the stars at Happy Christmas 4 at the Ipswich Regent

Joanna Lumley heads 'incredible' celeb line up at Regent show

The cast of Dick Whittington gave a spectacular performance at the New Wolsey Theatre on Monday. Image: Mike Kwasniak

The cast of Dick Whittington gave a spectacular performance at the New Wolsey Theatre on Monday. Image: Mike Kwasniak

Panto season? Oh yes it is! Dick Whittington is another rocking hit for theatre

Blood Brothers began its show at the Ipswich Regent Theatre on Tuesday. Image: Jack Merriman

Blood Brothers began its show at the Ipswich Regent Theatre on Tuesday. Image: Jack Merriman

Blood Brothers comes to the Ipswich Regent - funny, powerful and poignant

Richard Whymark ventriloquist with his character Charlie

Richard Whymark ventriloquist with his character Charlie

London’s longest running magic show is on tour… and it’s coming to Suffolk

Coop Juniors do a brilliant Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Coop Juniors do a brilliant Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Just HOW GOOD is the Coop Juniors' performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

Kaleb Cooper will bring his live tour to Ipswich next year

Kaleb Cooper will bring his live tour to Ipswich next year

Clarkson's Farm star to bring live tour to Ipswich

Tom Allen and Jack Whitehall have both announced tour dates in Ipswich

Tom Allen and Jack Whitehall have both announced tour dates in Ipswich

Jack Whitehall and Tom Allen to perform in Ipswich

Dick Whittington and his Cat will be this year's panto at The New Wolsey Theatre.

Dick Whittington and his Cat will be this year's panto at The New Wolsey Theatre.

Rock N Roll with Dick Whittington and his Cat at this year's Wolsey panto

The shows will be taking place at the Regent Theatre

The shows will be taking place at the Regent Theatre

Five more huge West End shows coming to Ipswich

Actor Robert Daws delighted audiences with his star turn as P. G. Wodehouse at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. Pamela Raith Photography

Actor Robert Daws delighted audiences with his star turn as P. G. Wodehouse at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. Pamela Raith Photography

Jeeves actor captivates audiences at New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich

The Time Machine began its run at the New Wolsey Theatre ahead of a UK tour. L-R: Michael Dylan, Dave Hearn and Amy Revelle. Credit: Manuel Harlan

The Time Machine began its run at the New Wolsey Theatre ahead of a UK tour. L-R: Michael Dylan, Dave Hearn and Amy Revelle. Credit: Manuel Harlan

'Hilarious and absurd' - The Time Machine begins run at New Wolsey Theatre

The Commitments is on stage at Ipswich Regent theatre. Picture: Ellie Kurttz

The Commitments is on stage at Ipswich Regent theatre. Picture: Ellie Kurttz

Review: The Commitments brings energy and fun to Ipswich Regent with great music

Live gig, art class or community event coming up? Pop it on our platform for free. Picture: Newsquest

Live gig, art class or community event coming up? Pop it on our platform for free. Picture: Newsquest

Got a live gig, art class or community event coming up? Share it with us for FREE

Diversity will be bringing their tour to the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Diversity will be bringing their tour to the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Diversity bringing new tour to Ipswich Regent Theatre

Mark Williams-Thomas will be bringing his tour to Suffolk

Mark Williams-Thomas will be bringing his tour to Suffolk

Journalist who exposed Jimmy Savile bringing tour to Ipswich

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning after Ricky Gervais tickets were being put on sale for more than ?300.

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning after Ricky Gervais tickets were being put on sale for more than ?300.

Local government

Theatre warning after Ricky Gervais tickets put on sale for £362

The show has been created by a company of young actors, including Jodie Moore.

The show has been created by a company of young actors, including Jodie Moore.

Young actors ready to 'break down barriers' with new show

Sarah Holmes, former CEO of New Wolsey theatre has been awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award

Sarah Holmes, former CEO of New Wolsey theatre has been awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award

Former Wolsey CEO wins prestigious theatre award

$Transported into the world of Victorian England for the night, I sat with both my head in my hands and clutching my sides in equal measure for Oscar Wilde\'s The Importance of Being Earnest staged at the New Wolsey Theatre.$ $Transported into the world of Victorian England for the night, I sat with both my head in my hands and clutching my sides in equal measure for Oscar Wilde\'s The Importance of Being Earnest staged at the New Wolsey Theatre.$

A Wilde night of comedy as cast deliver modern twist on classic play

Open auditions for the role of Wendy will take place at the Regent Theatre on Sunday 25 September from 2pm

Open auditions for the role of Wendy will take place at the Regent Theatre on Sunday 25 September from 2pm

Ipswich Regent in search for panto's leading lady

The New Wolsey Theatre is one of three finalists in the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award.

The New Wolsey Theatre is one of three finalists in the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award.

Ipswich theatre in running to be named most welcoming in UK

Rehearsals for the UK's premiere of the Kinky Boots musical

Rehearsals for the UK's premiere of the Kinky Boots musical

Behind the scenes at Kinky Boots rehearsals

An open air cinema will be coming to Christchurch Park in Ipswich next week

An open air cinema will be coming to Christchurch Park in Ipswich next week

Christchurch Park

Open air theatre coming to Ipswich park later this month

Members of the WAMfest team Laura Locke, Alison Miller and Sally Jacobs.

Members of the WAMfest team Laura Locke, Alison Miller and Sally Jacobs.

Popular women's festival returning to Felixstowe for second year running

The New Wolsey theatre has put out a casting call for two young black actors to play young Lola/Simon in Kinky Boots when it comes to Ipswich.

The New Wolsey theatre has put out a casting call for two young black actors to play young Lola/Simon in Kinky Boots when it comes to Ipswich.

Casting call for young actors to star in Kinky Boots in Ipswich

The Orchard Players is delighted that it can continue wowing the community.

The Orchard Players is delighted that it can continue wowing the community.

The show will go on for Capel St Mary theatre group

Marnie Sadd playing Elle in Legally Blonde

Marnie Sadd playing Elle in Legally Blonde

Suffolk New College

Fast-paced and ambitious - it would have been a crime to miss it

An immersive show created especially for autistic young people is coming to the New Wolsey on May 31

An immersive show created especially for autistic young people is coming to the New Wolsey on May 31

Autism friendly show coming to the New Wolsey Theatre

Riley Britchfield, left, and Annabel Haggar, right, from Felixstowe School have been accepted into the National Youth Theatre - which has an acceptance rate of less than one in ten.

Riley Britchfield, left, and Annabel Haggar, right, from Felixstowe School have been accepted into the National Youth Theatre - which has an acceptance rate of less than one in ten.

Delight as duo secure places at prestigious National Youth Theatre

Anna Mudeka, Zimbabwean singer, musician and storyteller

Anna Mudeka, Zimbabwean singer, musician and storyteller

One woman musical to tell the story of Mama Afrika

The Co-op Juniors Theatre Company performed Cats at Snape Maltings between May 13-15, 2022

The Co-op Juniors Theatre Company performed Cats at Snape Maltings between May 13-15, 2022

Review: The Co-op Juniors' performance of Cats was dazzling

The cast of Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You

The cast of Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You

Queen show set to rock the Regent this week

A sneak peek at Burke and Hare which will be shown at The New Wolsey Theatre from May 6 to May 21.

A sneak peek at Burke and Hare which will be shown at The New Wolsey Theatre from May 6 to May 21.

Show hit by pandemic delay prepares for opening night

The Opera Babes will be performing at the Southwold festival

The Opera Babes will be performing at the Southwold festival

Bumper line-up announced as festival returns

Queen fans can see We Will Rock You at the Regent in Ipswich this May.

Queen fans can see We Will Rock You at the Regent in Ipswich this May.

We Will Rock You marks 20th anniversary with Ipswich shows

Students from Farlingaye High School stage a dress rehearsal of Beauty and the Beast at the Seckford Theatre.

Students from Farlingaye High School stage a dress rehearsal of Beauty and the Beast at the Seckford Theatre.

Students stage a real Beauty of a production

Graham Hubbard built himself a successful career on London's West End, before a vocal disability left him unable to sing. He has now been nominated for his first Olivier Award.

Graham Hubbard built himself a successful career on London's West End, before a vocal disability left him unable to sing. He has now been nominated for his first Olivier Award.

Ipswich playwright with vocal disability nominated for Olivier

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is this year's Rock N Roll Panto at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is this year's Rock N Roll Panto at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Wolsey Theatre announces 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Panto

Chicago is being performed at Ipswich Regent Theatre until March 26

Chicago is being performed at Ipswich Regent Theatre until March 26

Ipswich crowds enjoy the Razzle Dazzle of Chicago

Mustard Theatre Company took on One Man Two Guvnors in July 2018, with Peter Long, Emily Winter, Josh Entwistle, Dawn Bridges, Peter Sowerbutts, Paul Goldsmith, Emily Ryan, Paul Baker, Rob Backhouse and Peter Barfield

Mustard Theatre Company took on One Man Two Guvnors in July 2018, with Peter Long, Emily Winter, Josh Entwistle, Dawn Bridges, Peter Sowerbutts, Paul Goldsmith, Emily Ryan, Paul Baker, Rob Backhouse and Peter Barfield

Touring theatre company still 'keen as mustard' after 18 years of drama

The Murder in the Red Barn is a play written by Beth Flintoff, giving a feminist twist to the infamous murder by concentrating on the victim, the young mother Maria Marten.

The Murder in the Red Barn is a play written by Beth Flintoff, giving a feminist twist to the infamous murder by concentrating on the victim, the young mother Maria Marten.

Play inspired by Red Barn Murder comes to Ipswich

WE WILL ROCK YOU by Elton, , Writer and Director - Ben Elton, Set Designer - Mark Fisher, Costume Designer - Tim Goodchild, Lighting designer - Willie Williams, Churchill Theatre, Bromley, UK, 2019, Credit: Johan Persson

WE WILL ROCK YOU by Elton, , Writer and Director - Ben Elton, Set Designer - Mark Fisher, Costume Designer - Tim Goodchild, Lighting designer - Willie Williams, Churchill Theatre, Bromley, UK, 2019, Credit: Johan Persson

6 West End shows coming to the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Rehearsals required masks, but Jordan said Jersey Boys is a dream show for his professional debut

Rehearsals required masks, but Jordan said Jersey Boys is a dream show for his professional debut

'Onwards and upwards' for Ipswich man starring in Jersey Boys tour

The play, which was written in lockdown, will finally hit the stage this February and March.

The play, which was written in lockdown, will finally hit the stage this February and March.

Stage is set for youth production written in lockdown