Theatre
If you fancy a night out at the theatre in Ipswich you’ll have several dedicated venues to choose from.
Regent Theatre
The largest is the Regent Theatre. Opened in 1929, the Regent seats 1,781 and provides entertainment to 130,000 patrons on average each year.
With a packed schedule the Regent attracts stars including Ricky Gervais, Jack Dee, Jools Holland, Status Quo and family favourite, Noddy.
Phone: 01473 433100
Address: 3 St. Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HE
The New Wolsey
The New Wolsey is a 400-seat theatre in the heart of the town, with a lively and varied programme of drama, music, comedy, poetry, dance and children's shows.
Throughout the year it hosts top quality touring productions, produces a phenomenally successful rock 'n' roll pantomime and co-produces drama and musical theatre with other regional theatres nationally. It also hosts Pulse, an annual fringe festival which showcases new and emerging talent.
The New Wolsey Café Bar serves a delicious range of simple snack meals together with wines, beers and a selection of hot and cold drinks for you to enjoy before the show.
Phone: 01473 295900
Address: The New Wolsey, Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AS
Website: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Corn Exchange
The Grand Hall in Ipswich’s Corn Exchange is used for live shows by touring companies and local groups, keep fit, discos, dances and dinners, plus an annual beer festival in September.
Phone: 01473 433100
Address: King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH
Sir John Mills Theatre
Based at Sir John Mills Theatre, the Eastern Angles is the regional touring company for East Anglia. Throughout the year it tours Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and beyond, returning to its base in Ipswich for its popular 7 week run Christmas show.
Phone: 01473 211498
Address: Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ
Website: www.easternangles.co.uk
