The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich is giving away free tickets to under-22s for its summer production of Twelfth Night, a classic Shakespearean comedy. This show, performed by the theatre’s Young Company, will run from August 14 to 16.
Tony Casement, head of creative communities at the New Wolsey Theatre, emphasized the importance of the summer season. He said the program is more than just a series of shows — it is a celebration of Suffolk talent, providing access to theatre and helping develop skills in performance and production.
He added, “From our Young Company’s bold take on Shakespeare to musicals performed by some of the region’s finest amateur dramatic companies, we’re proud to showcase the creativity and energy of our community on the New Wolsey Theatre’s stage. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning audiences and hope everyone enjoys bringing these productions to life.”
The summer lineup features several notable shows:
RENT – School Edition by Co-op Juniors Theatre Company will run from July 25. This musical tells the story of young artists living in 1990s New York.
The IODS Theatre Company will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a sold-out run of Priscilla Queen of the Desert from July 9 to 12. Only returned tickets may be available.
The Gallery Players will mark their 40th anniversary with the regional premiere of The Great British Bake Off Musical from July 23 to 26. The show follows eight contestants as they sing and bake through dramatic challenges.
The summer program also includes A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception, a slapstick whodunnit by Shoddy Theatre Company, running from June 27 to 28.
This exciting season highlights the theatre’s commitment to community engagement and diverse performances throughout the summer.
