What’S On About Us Visit Us Creative Communities Access Log In 01473 295900 Your Visit Getting Here Booking Tickets Seating & Price Bands Extra Events Visit Ipswich FAQ Getting Here View Larger Map We’ve included directions for those driving to the theatre below. If you’re using public transport we recommend visiting www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk which has great public transport journey planning. From London, Chelmsford and Colchester (A12 northbound) Take the A12 to Ipswich. At the roundabout where the A12 and the A14 intersect take the second exit onto the A1214. Go straight over the next roundabout (Tesco is on your left) and continue on London Road through several sets of traffic lights. You will eventually see Sainsbury’s on your left at a set of traffic lights – continue straight, go straight through 2 more sets of traffic lights onto Handford Road. At the next roundabout (Handford Rd. – Civic Drive), you’ll find the entrance to the pay & display car parks. From Southwold, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge (A12 southbound) Take Woodbridge Road (A1214) into Ipswich, turn left on Argyle Street, take a right onto St Helen’s Street, continue straight on Crown Street to the roundabout, take the first exit (which takes you past the theatre). At the next roundabout (Handford Rd. – Civic Drive), you’ll find the entrance to the pay & display car parks. From Felixstowe (A14 westbound) Take the A1156 into Ipswich from the A14. Continue straight on Bishop’s Hill and on Fore Hamlet. Bear left on A1156 and continue straight on Fore Street. Take a left onto Salthouse Street, bear right onto key Street, continue straight on College Street, left onto Bridge Street, bear left onto Grey Friars Road, right onto Franciscan Way, continue straight on Princes Street and bear left onto Civic Drive. At the next roundabout (Handford Rd. – Civic Drive), you’ll find the entrance to the pay & display car parks. The Spiral Car Park is now closed for evening performances. The good news is a brand new surface car park has now opened and you can access it directly from Civic Drive. You can’t miss it! All car parks are £2.50 after 6pm. To activate this discounted evening parking price, press the yellow button on the machine first. During the day, prices are around £1.50 per hour. Booking Tickets Finding the best tickets for your next show is now easier than ever. Booking online With each show on the website, you’ll find a full list of performances, each with availability and pricing. Simply press the button on the performance you’d like to see and you’ll enter the checkout process where you can choose your exact seats for the performance. You can book online 24/7. Get your seats before they go! Booking over the phone Call the Ticket Desk on 01473 295900 to talk to one of our friendly people from Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 8.00pm. We’ll stop taking calls at 6.00pm when there’s no evening shows but you’ll be able to leave a message for us to call you back. If there’s a show on a Bank Holiday or Sunday we’ll be able to take calls from 2 hours before the performance. BUT! Before you do, it would be really handy if you could have the following info ready: The performance date and time, number of tickets you require Your preferred price band Any requirements The credit or debit card with which you’ll be paying We are also happy to receive TextRelay calls. Booking in person The Ticket Desk is the first thing you’ll see when entering The New Wolsey Theatre. It’s open Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 8.00pm (but closed Saturdays during August). When there is no performance, we close at 3.00pm – you can still telephone us until 6.00pm on those days. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, we open two hours before the scheduled show start time. We have a low level service counter and a hearing loop at the Box Office. Booking by email Drop a note to tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk of the show and performance you’re thinking of seeing, and we’ll go from there. Booking by fax Welcome to the 21st century! If you are still getting your footing, you can book by fax on 01473 295901. A few more things you should know Our ticket prices are subject to change as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price. To ensure the best experience for our audiences and actors some seats are not offered for sale until seats towards the front of the theatre are sold. If you have any specific access requirements please do contact a Ticket Sales Assistant. We don’t charge booking fees but we are a registered charity so if you do fancy leaving us a small donation instead we would be very grateful. If you would like us to post your tickets we’ll ask for £1.00 to cover costs of an envelope, stamp, and stroll to the postbox. Tickets booked five days or fewer before the performance will be held for you to collect on the door. If you need to exchange or reprint tickets, you will be asked to collect them in person from the Ticket Desk. Reserved tickets (those awaiting payment) will be held for up to five days. If calling outside office hours or during peak times, you can leave your booking order on the answering machine or just ask us to call you back – don’t forget to leave us your details! Seating & Price Bands Our cosy 400 seat auditorium offers a clear view of the stage from all seats. However, depending on the style of production some seats offer a view that works better with the design of show or style of performance. We split our auditorium into four price bands to offer a range of prices based on where we feel the optimum viewing experience will be. Our ticket prices are subject to change as the theatre fills, by booking early you can sure to secure the best seats at the best price. You often ask us why the front two rows of the theatre are such a bargain. The reason? We love having the front of the auditorium full for every show and we believe there should be accessible priced tickets for all. To ensure the best experience for our audiences and actors some seats are not offered for sale until seats towards the front of the theatre are sold. If you have any specific access requirements please do contact a Ticket Sales Assistant. If you want to see what the view will be like from our seats, why not explore the auditorium on our Google Tour. Extra Events We have extra events for you to take part in throughout the year there’s plenty to keep you occupied during 2019! Theatre Tours The New Wolsey Theatre is opening its stage door to offer a brilliant and rare opportunity you go behind the scenes. Our engaging, knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the theatre to the dressing rooms, the green room, the lighting box, the trap doors, onto the stage and beyond! All tours are linked with a show, view upcoming shows >> Post-Show Talks Some shows have an opportunity for discussion after the show. Learn more by discussing the production post-show, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Check on the individual show pages to see which performances include a post-show talk. View upcoming shows >> Visit Ipswich The New Wolsey Theatre is located in the heart of Ipswich, an exciting town where life centres around the water: shops, restaurants and bars line the waterfront, and the architecture echoes a maritime history. We are proud to be members of We Are Ipswich, a collaborative arts and cultural group based in Ipswich, be sure to visit their website for more exciting things to see and do in Ipswich. What's HOT Around Ipswich To help you get the most from your visit, may we recommend: FAQ All those questions you wanted to ask… If we don’t cover it below, we may have already answered your question on another page but, if you want a quick answer give us a call on 01473 295900 or, if we’re online, speak to us on live chat. We’re adding to this list as the website develops, so if there’s a question you think should be covered, please e-mail webmaster@wolseytheatre.co.uk. If you have a time sensitive request please contact tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk. Thank you to the Eastern Enterprise Hub also for the interview videos below with our Chief Executive Sarah Holmes. Do I Need To Dress Up? Yes, you do need to wear clothes (especially in chilly weather) but we’re really not fussed what you wear. If you’re out for a special night then dress up but if a onesie is your thing we won’t judge. Promise. What Happens If I’m Late? These things happen. We’ll get you to your seat at the earliest opportunity, sometimes this won’t be until the interval. At the main theatre, we’ll pop the show on a TV screen in the bar so you don’t miss any of the action. How Do I Get A Mention During Panto? There’s a secret list that our Ticket Sales Assistants keep under lock and key. If you want access, give them a call on 01473 295900. Make sure you’ve booked your tickets first though! Do You Hire Out Costumes? Because of our limited costume storage space we don’t have the opportunity to run a costume hire. We would suggest contacting local companies such as the Co-op Juniors or Angels for your costume requirements. Looking For Something In Particular? Search Sign Up Want to stay in touch with the New Wolsey Theatre? Of course you do! 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