What’S On About Us Visit Us Creative Communities Access Log In 01473 295900 Welcome To Our Podcast Theatre Unwrapped is the podcast that explores the secrets and stories of theatre. Join host Sue Lawther-Brown and special guests in Dressing Room 3 of the New Wolsey Theatre as they unwrap some incredible stories and mysteries together. Episode 6: Making it Real – Access and Inclusion in UK Theatre (Part 2) November 16, 2021 In this, the second part of our look at access and inclusion in the UK theatre industry, Sue talks to two inspirational people whose work is making access and inclusion a reality, and about their experience of being involved in the production of Oliver Twist. Amy Leach Amy is Associate Director LISTEN NOW » Episode 5: Changing the Game: Access and inclusion in UK theatres – Part 1 November 5, 2021 In this episode we talk to two female powerhouses in the UK theatre and disability landscape. Sarah Holmes is Chief Executive of the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. As Sarah prepares to hand over the baton to a new Chief Executive after nearly 21 years at the helm, we talk about the LISTEN NOW » Episode 4: ‘A good laugh is a mighty good thing!’ June 19, 2021 In this feel-good podcast episode we talk about the power of laughter. Charlie Chaplin once said: ‘ A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing.’ Following a year when laughter might have been scarce for many, Theatre Unwrapped explores the transformational effects of LISTEN NOW » Episode 3: Polari – The secret language of theatre May 11, 2021 Where does the secret language of Polari come from? Who used Polari? How do you speak Polari? Why was Polari adopted by the British gay community in theatre and who still uses Polari today? In this podcast episode Sue Lawther-Brown carefully peels back the many layers of Polari. Her guests LISTEN NOW » Episode 2: How to open a closed theatre May 11, 2021 How do you reopen a closed theatre? How much money and effort does it really take and what sort of experience do you need to re-open a dark theatre? What does a closed theatre look like and smell like? Who looks after closed theatres and how do they get a LISTEN NOW » Episode 1: Doctor Theatre – The mysterious medic of theatre May 11, 2021 Who is Doctor Theatre and how does this mysterious medic seem to cure practically anything inside a theatre? Does Doctor Theatre really exist and what does he or she actually do? In this first episode of the Theatre Unwrapped podcast, Sue Lawther-Brown is joined in Dressing Room 3 at the LISTEN NOW » More coming soon! Join our mailing list to be notified when new episodes are created SUBSCRIBE Looking For Something In Particular? Search Sign Up Want to stay in touch with the New Wolsey Theatre? Of course you do! Sign Up GET IN TOUCH Tickets +44 (0) 1473 295900 Email tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk The New Wolsey Theatre Civic Drive Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS VAT No: 765325812 Charity No: 1082016 Current Vacancies Technical Information Production Department We Are Ipswich Ramps on the Moon Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy User Comment Policy Website Accessibility Environmental Policy © 2021 New Wolsey Theatre