Overview

The New Wolsey Theatre official Trip Advisor page. A 400 seat venue in the heart of the county town of Suffolk. Come and visit us soon!We're more than happy for you to use this page to feedback about productions you've seen here but please also take the time to let us know about your overall experience. We can only improve with your honest and balanced opinions.

5.0

708 reviews

Excellent81%
Very good16%
Average1%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“rock and roll panto” (48 reviews)

“red riding hood” (8 reviews)

“musical instruments” (13 reviews)

Opens in 29 min

Hours

Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

LOCATION

Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS, England

CONTACT

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+44 1473 295900

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tatty1984

Ipswich, United Kingdom

31

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Captain Flinn

We went to see captain Flinn and the pirate dinosaurs. Our son absolutely loved it. He kept him engaged, wasn’t too scary and was the perfect length of time. Only thing is we could have done with knowing that there would be no interval so...More

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us. So glad to hear your son had a great time and loved the show, we hope you enjoyed it too!! Apologies you weren't made aware of the running time. For any future...More

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Kati N

254

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great Shows for good prices

Visited with work in 2016 (wasn't possible to select that year when adding the review) We were all seated together (as a large group booking) and enjoyed the show a lot (Sinbad) Highly recommend a visit!More

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! So glad you had a great time visiting us in 2016 and still remember your time with us!! This year's panto is Cinderella and on sale now so we'd love to see you again this...More

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Mason276

Stowmarket, United Kingdom

275

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Lunchtime visit to cafe

Very pleasant relaxed atmosphere. Nice food and quick service. Would mention the table was a little grubby but nothing unexpected for a busy weekday lunchtime and would visit again happily as the staff were very friendly.More

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and so glad to hear that you had a lovely, relaxed visit. I shall pass on your feedback to the hospitality team so we can ensure the Front of House tables are kept on...More

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Amulus

Ipswich, United Kingdom

5024

Reviewed 10 March 2018

Great venue

One of the great advantages of the New Wolsey Theatre is the steep raking which allows for excellent views with an intimate feel of the production. There is a wide range of shows with touring companies visiting as well as local productions.More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! Glad to hear you enjoying visiting our theatre wherever you are seated! Our Spring season has a great range of touring and our own produced shows and our Autumn season will be on...More

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Richard A

Suffolk

1210

Reviewed 28 February 2018 via mobile

A real treat

My wife and I were given tickets to see Quartet at the New Wolsey Theatre. It was our first visit and we thought we would take up the chance of dinner in the theatre cafe and bar. It went far beyond our expectations. The food...More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're really glad to hear that you had a great time at The New Wolsey Theatre and I shall be sure to pass your comments on to all the staff here. We still...More

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Becky C

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

7036

Reviewed 11 February 2018 via mobile

First Visit & Won't be the last!

Such a quaint & unique experience coming here. Parking facilities close by, & friendly & welcoming staff when you arrive. A small bar, & very clean toilets. The theatre seats are surprisingly comfortable, & all viewing areas are great! A really nice personal touch was...More

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Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, so glad to hear you had a lovely time on your first visit to us and especially glad to hear we will be welcoming you again in the future! I'll be sure...More

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keithbW7084QR

Ipswich, United Kingdom

109

Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

Oh yes I did!

Went to the Wolsey to see panto jack in the beanstalk, what a gas, brilliant funny show, staff were excellent too good friendly service at the bar and helpful front of house staff,the seating is a little cramped but the show was enjoyed by everyone...More

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we're glad that you enjoyed your visit to see the Panto and had a great experience not only watching the show but with the staff and the service you received! It's something we take...More

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Peter545

Ipswich, United Kingdom

1410

Reviewed 4 February 2018 via mobile

PANTO

Went to see the annual rock and roll panto. It was a great show as usual with such talented performers.More

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Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! So glad to hear that you had a fab time seeing the Panto! A lot goes into making the shows so it's great to hear that you enjoyed all the production! Our...More

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Ellen963

Ipswich, United Kingdom

227

Reviewed 1 February 2018

performance cancellations

Did you know that if they cancel a performance, as they did with a recent one that I was taking my Grandchildren to, they credit your theatre account rather than give you a refund! I only realised when I was charged on my card for...More

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I'm sorry to hear of the problem you have incurred. I do believe you contacted us regarding this yesterday and we are looking into this matter for you. Please be assured we will be...More

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glynis a

Woodbridge, United Kingdom

5722

Reviewed 31 January 2018

Excellent once again

We always go to the Wolsey Theatre to see the rock 'n' roll panto and, once again, it was brilliant. The cast were excellent, so talented and the script was superb. Costumes were gorgeous and the whole show cheers up a gloomy January. Can't wait...More

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Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! So glad to hear that you had a fab time seeing the Panto! A lot goes into making the shows so it's great to hear that you enjoyed all the elements of...More

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