New Wolsey Theatre
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Overview
Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07
New Wolsey Theatre is a producing regional theatre and cultural hub in Ipswich, presenting high-quality, diverse and accessible theatre and community programmes.
Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07
The New Wolsey Theatre is a registered charity and producing theatre that has been at the heart of Ipswich’s cultural life. It produces and presents plays, musicals, pantomimes and other performances, runs Creative Communities activities, and provides a café and bar. The theatre is committed to accessibility, inclusion, environmental responsibility and reflecting the communities of Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond.
Identity
Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07
To enrich the lives of everyone in greater Ipswich by bringing people together through theatre. The organisation is committed to making high-quality, diverse and accessible theatre for all.
Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Douglas Rintoul has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director since 2022. Sarah Holmes and Peter Rowe previously led the theatre for over 20 years.
Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07
https://wolseytheatre.co.uk
Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Welcoming, inclusive, community-focused, accessible and celebratory.
Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07
2001, when the New Wolsey Theatre Company brought the theatre back to life after its brief closure in 1999.
Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Parent ownership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
New Wolsey Theatre Company, a registered charity.
Offerings
Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Provides accessible, diverse and high-quality theatre and cultural experiences, while creating opportunities for communities, deaf and disabled artists and audiences, and local creative engagement.
Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Producing and presenting regional theatre
- Staging plays, musicals and rock ’n’ roll pantomimes
- Creative partnerships and co-productions
- Creative Communities programmes and workshops
- Accessibility and inclusion for artists and audiences
- Environmental sustainability in theatre production and operations
- Community engagement in Ipswich and Suffolk
- Café and bar hospitality
Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Theatre productions and performances
- Rock ’n’ Roll Pantomime
- Creative Communities programme
- Workshops
- Café & Bar
- Theatre membership
- Podcast
Audience
Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Performing arts and theatre
Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Audiences and communities in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond, including deaf and disabled artists and audiences.
Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07
People seeking theatre, cultural activities and community engagement in Ipswich and the wider Suffolk region.
Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Attending plays, musicals and pantomimes
- Participating in workshops and Creative Communities activities
- Accessing inclusive and accessible theatre performances
- Visiting the Café & Bar
- Supporting or engaging with local cultural and community initiatives
- Hiring or collaborating with the theatre for productions and creative partnerships
Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Access to high-quality, diverse and accessible theatre
- Opportunities to participate in creative and community activities
- Greater connection with Ipswich’s cultural life
- Improved opportunities for deaf and disabled artists and audiences
- A welcoming place to attend performances, workshops or socialise
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