New Wolsey Theatre

06/08/2026

Join us at the end of the month for a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at the New Wolsey Theatre with our very own Technical team as your tour guides! ✨

You'll get to explore the theatre’s technical areas, including the flys (where all the lights above the seating are), sound desk, under-stage trap doors and more!

ℹ️ Please note that the tour route includes stairs, spiral staircases and some narrow areas. If you would like to attend a tour and have access requirements, please give us a call ahead of booking to discuss how we can create a tour as accessible as possible for you.

🎟️ Tickets from just £5: https://tinyurl.com/2y8bws5x

05/08/2026

We asked Albert, who's been creating some social media content for 'Every Brilliant Thing,' to head to the prop store to find some brilliant things ahead of next week's performances... take a look at what he found 👀

A reminder that anyone aged under 22 can get free tickets to any of the four performances by using the code EBTU22FREE when booking!

🎟️ Book yours here: https://tinyurl.com/3xttc2cs

ℹ️ A reminder that all performances take place at The Gallery Studio, not the New Wolsey Theatre.

05/08/2026

Matt Heslop is playing Lawrence in 'Calendar Girls the Musical!' 🌻

Matt trained at the Drama Centre London and Rose Bruford College.

His theatre credits includes 'Peter Pan' (International Tour), 'To the Moon and Back' (UK Tour), '2065' (UK Tour), 'Twelfth Night,' 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' 'A Christmas Carol' (New Forest Open Air Theatre), 'The Adventures of Pinocchio' (Goblin Theatre) and 'Away with the Circus' (Royal Albert Hall).

Just over a month to go! 🤩

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/mvp8j85x

04/08/2026

ℹ️ Some key dates for accessible performances of 'Calendar Girls the Musical' this September 🌻

➡️ Want to know more about accessible performances and how they could help you or someone you know? Click here to visit the Access Explained page of our website: https://tinyurl.com/bde9r6sr

A reminder too that we offer a free assisting companion ticket to those who require someone to join them whilst at the theatre - you can call us on 01473 295900 or email [email protected] for more information and to make sure your account is set up correctly to activate this option when buying tickets.

03/08/2026

💼 We are looking for a part-time Senior Technician to join our busy production department on Mondays and Tuesdays, with other occasional hours available around our activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the successful staging of our produced work, visiting company productions, and community projects.
• Collaborate and guide a talented in-house production team.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the department while promoting good working practices and maintaining high production values.

What we’re looking for:

• A skilled technician with experience of working in theatre.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for the arts and a desire to inspire others.

➡️ Full details including how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/3hmaesnw

02/08/2026

🚨 We've just added a special pre-show event before Fri 2 Oct's performance of 'Wilko - Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll!'

In 'The Wonder of Wilko,' award-winning Suffolk broadcaster and Dr Feelgood afficionado Stephen 'Foz' Foster will take you through an in-depth look at the guitarist and songwriter’s eventful career, recalling his own time in the great man’s company.

This event will start at 6pm and will last for 45 minutes. Please note that you do not need to be attending that evening's performance to come to this event.

🎟️ Tickets are just £5: https://tinyurl.com/2xb532dc

01/08/2026

Next up in our cast for 'Calendar Girls the Musical' is Rachel Hammond! 🌻

Rachel's theatre credits include 'Underneath a Magical Moon' (Tutti Frutti USA tour), 'Joy Unspeakable' (Ordinary Glory), 'The True Adventures of Marian and Robin Hood' (Barn Theatre), 'Swallows and Amazons' (York Theatre Royal), 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Northern Broadsides) and 'Babe, The Sheep-Pig' (Mercury Theatre).

Rachel is also a writer and theatre maker. Her debut show 'Joshua (and Me)' opened at The Hope Theatre, London in 2021 and went on to tour in theatres across the UK and Norway!

📅 'Calendar Girls the Musical' runs from Thu 10 - Sat 26 Sep.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/mvp8j85x

31/07/2026

'Every Brilliant Thing' - Thu 13 - Sat 15 Aug ✨

The funniest play about depression that you'll ever watch!

🎟️ All tickets just £14.99 - or free if you're aged under 22.

30/07/2026

A play with live music about the iconic Dr Feelgood rock star - Wilko Johnson.

In 2012, Wilko Johnson was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully - seeing the people, places and things which meant most to him. But then, a miracle happened…

🎟️ Tickets from £15.

A play with live music about the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood rock star - Wilko Johnson.

29/07/2026

Our third 'Calendar Girls the Musical' company member - Sarah Groarke! 🌻

Sarah's theatre credits include Mrs Fairfax in 'Jane Eyre,' Clover in 'Animal Farm,' Mother in 'Grimm Tales,' Eunice in 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' Elizabeth in 'Taking Steps,' and Mrs Cratchit in 'A Christmas Carol.'

Her TV and film credits include 'The Bay,' 'Brassic,' 'Coronation Street,' 'Hollyoaks,' 'Emmerdale,' 'A Quiet Night In,' and 'The Shadow of the Vampire.'

Also an experienced voice-over artist, she has provided voices for various projects and is an established audiobook narrator, with titles available on Audible and iTunes.

📅 'Calendar Girls the Musical' runs from Thu 10 - Sat 26 Sep.

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mvp8j85x