Live shows from musicals to operas, drama to stand-up
comedy. The theatres around town offer it all. Internationally famous
performers and local talent can all be found 'treading the boards'
of Ipswich's stages.
IPSWICH REGENT
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St Helens Street, Ipswich. Probably one of Suffolk's most well-known theatres.
Stages a full and varied programme throughout the year.
No car parking of it's own although plenty nearby. (TIP:
Arrive early and there's an excellent pay-and-display behind
the Popular Fish Bar on Woodbridge Road).
The theatre naturally caters for disabled visitors. Bar
and refreshments available.
King
Street, Ipswich. The converted Corn Exchange is used for live shows and
also for keep fit, discos, dances and dinners. There is
also an annual beer festival each September. WHAT'S ON
AT THE CORN EXCHANGE»
Box Office: 01473 433100. Official
website»
THE NEW WOLSEY
Civic
Drive, Ipswich. Thriving local theatre, recently extensively refurbished.
Plays home to local groups, such as Ipswich Operatic Society
as well as touring shows.
Box Office: 01473 295900. Official
website»
SIR JOHN MILLS THEATRE
Gateacre
Road, Ipswich. Local theatre group, The Eastern Angles is based here.
It tours across East Anglia as well as performing at it's
home in Ipswich.
Box Office: 01473 211498. Official
website»
THE SPA, FELIXSTOWE
The
Spa Pavilion Theatre Undercliff Road West, Sea Front, Felixstowe,
IP11 2DX Felixstowe's historic Spa Pavilion Theatre has been
providing quality entertainment since 1909!
Well situated on the seafront, the theatre seats 904 people. WHAT'S ON AT THE SPA»
Box Office: 01394 282126. Official
website»
THE SECKFORD THEATRE, WOODBRIDGE
The Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road Woodbridge IP12
4JH. A professional state-of-the-art theatre that can seat
up to 350 in any manner of arrangement thanks to its versatile
staging and extremely comfortable seating.
The Seckford Theatre is the ideal venue for both professional
and amateur productions, with a fully licensed bar. Full
facilities for wheelchair users are available and in the
auditorium the Sennheiser infra red sound system transmits
sound via headsets or necklace receivers which may be
borrowed free of charge. Box Office: 01394 615015 WHAT'S ON AT THE SECKFORD»
