Spring 2018 Mini Brochure

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Welcome to your first glance at our Spring 2018 season, with 18 shows to choose from to build your New Wolsey Season Ticket.

As well as our brand new production Our Blue Heaven premiering in May, this season will see us collaborate with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch on a new production of the thriller Rope, and Nottingham Playhouse present the third production as part of Ramps on the Moon Our Country’s Good.

There’s plenty of music to enjoy this season with musicals Teddy, Quartet, and Nina Simone’s story told in Nina.

There’s also riotous comedy in fingersmith’s Up ‘n’ Under, the retelling of the modern classic Kindertransport, and English Touring Theatre’s new tour of A Streetcar Named Desire.

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In addition, all Season Ticket Holders receive: • Complete flexibility with unlimited ticket exchanges.

• Priority booking with access to the best seats at the best price.

• Savings of at least 15%, and up to 35% when combined with a Membership.

• Priority offers for selected shows and special events.

And remember, booking early secures you the best seats at the best prices.

The not-so-small print: Season tickets include shows at the New Wolsey Theatre only and exclude Band C seats and Children’s Shows.

Find out all you need to know at: wolseytheatre.co.uk/seasonticket

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SEASON TICKET CHOICES

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WED 7 to SAT 17 MARCH QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH AND NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, IPSWICH PRESENT

ROPE By Patrick Hamilton A chilling and spine-tinglingly gripping thriller Based on a 1920’s real life case, this dark classic, brilliantly evoking a jazz age generation, was filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1948 and remains to this day one of the most tightly coiled of thrillers.

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12 MAR 7:45pm

13 MAR 7:00pm

WED 7 MAR 7:45pm 14 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

THU 8 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm 15 MAR 7:45pm

FRI 9 MAR 7:45pm 16 MAR 7:45pm

SAT 10 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm 17 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

WED 28 MARCH to SAT 7 APRIL A NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH RAMPS ON THE MOON

OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD By Timberlake Wertenbaker An extraordinary true story of a group of convicts and a young officer who rehearse and perform a play – Australia’s first theatrical production. With opposition from the officers and a leading lady who may be hanged, the odds are stacked against them.

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3 APR 7:00pm

WED 28 MAR 7:45pm 4 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

THU 29 MAR 1:00pm / 7:45pm 5 APR 7:45pm

FRI 30 MAR 7:45pm 6 APR 7:45pm

SAT 31 MAR 7:45pm 7 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

FRI 4 to SAT 26 MAY A NEW WOLSEY THEATRE PRODUCTION

OUR BLUE HEAVEN Written and directed by Peter Rowe 2018 will mark 40 years since Ipswich Town’s Historic FA Cup victory - a moment when Ipswich united to celebrate success as the underdog became victorious. Join us to celebrate with a milestone musical production!

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FRI 4 MAY  7:45pm 8 MAY 9 MAY 10 MAY 11 MAY  7:00pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 15 MAY 16 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY  7:00pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 21 MAY 22 MAY 23 MAY 24 MAY 25 MAY 7:45pm 7:00pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm

SAT 5 MAY 7:45pm 12 MAY 2:30pm / 7:45pm 19 MAY 2:30pm / 7:45pm 26 MAY 2:30pm / 7:45pm

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WED 7 to SAT 10 FEBRUARY FINGERSMITHS IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE

UP ’N’ UNDER John Godber’s riotous rugby comedy with a fingersmiths’ spin.

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WED 7 FEB 7:45pm

THU 8 FEB 7:45pm

FRI 9 FEB 7:45pm

SAT 10 FEB 2:30pm / 7:45pm

TUE 20 to THU 22 FEBRUARY

A UNITY THEATRE AND RIKSTEATERN CO-PRODUCTION

NINA - A STORY ABOUT ME AND NINA SIMONE Backed by a brilliant band, actress Josette Bushell-Mingo draws together tales from the life of Nina Simone.

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 20 FEB 21 FEB 22 FEB    7:00pm 7:45pm 7:45pm

MON 26 FEB to SAT 3 MARCH MARK GOUCHER & DAVID IAN PRESENT

QUARTET A comedy by Ronald Harwood A celebration of the twilight years and the hilarity of growing old disgracefully!

MON 26 FEB 7:45pm

TUE 27 FEB 7:00pm

WED THU 28 FEB 1 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm

FRI 2 MAR 7:45pm

SAT 3 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 19 to SAT 24 MARCH SARAH LOADER FOR SNAPDRAGON PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE WATERMILL THEATRE PRESENT

TEDDY

By Tristan Bernays Music by Dougal Irvine Directed by Eleanor Rhode Desperate times call for rock ‘n’ roll. The ultimate story of teenage rebellion and the birth of a new musical era.

MON 19 MAR 7:45pm

TUE 20 MAR 7:00pm

WED THU 21 MAR 22 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm

FRI 23 MAR 7:45pm

SAT 24 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

TUE 17 to SAT 21 APRIL QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH AND LES THEATRES DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG IN ASSOCIATION WITH SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

KINDERTRANSPORT By Diane Samuels A deeply moving and timely modern classic about a woman’s struggle to come to terms with her past.

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TUE 17 APR 7:00pm

WED THU 18 APR 19 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm

FRI 20 APR 7:45pm

SAT 21 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

TUE 24 to SAT 28 APRIL

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE A bold new revival of Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.

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THU 1 FEBRUARY OPERAUPCLOSE PRESENTS

THE MAGIC FLUTE

TUE 24 APR 7:00pm

WED 25 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

FRI 2 FEBRUARY

DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB

THU 26 APR 7:45pm

FRI 27 APR 7:45pm

SAT 28 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

SUN 11 FEBRUARY TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS

A SALUTE TO SINATRA AND THE SWING LEGENDS

A modern re-invention of the classic Mozart opera.

An evening with the finest comics from around the world. Spice up your night and add a curry when you book!

If you like Sinatra, Swing Standards, the Rat Pack and Matt Ford then this is the show for you.

THU 1 FEB 7:45pm

FRI 2 FEB 7:45pm

SUN 11 FEB 7:00pm

FRI 16 FEBRUARY

FRI 23 FEBRUARY

SAT 24 FEBRUARY

GRAFFITI CLASSICS

VAMOS THEATRE PRESENTS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER AND A CO-COMMISSION WITH LONDON INTERNATIONAL MIME FESTIVAL.

The world’s craziest, funniest string quartet.

Award-winning Vamos Theatre brings its trademark, wordless, full mask style to a story that needs to be told.

Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are back together again in this amazing new musical experience.

FRI 16 FEB 1:30pm / 7:00pm

FRI 23 FEB 7:45pm

SAT 24 FEB 7:45pm

JUDY & LIZA

A BRAVE FACE

FRI 13 APRIL JAMES SEABRIGHT PRESENTS

DAD’S ARMY RADIO HOUR

SAT 14 APRIL

SUN 22 APRIL

MAYA PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH HARROGATE THEATRE AND LITTLEMIGHTY PRESENT

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TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS

TWISTING THE NIGHT AWAY

By Jonny Wright

Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of classic radio scripts based on favourite episodes from the original TV series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

A potent hip-hop journey through friendship, the North/South divide and black identity in an increasingly divided nation.

A welcome back to this dynamic show featuring the powerhouse vocals of retro King Si Cranstoun and his band’s blend of Doo Wop, Rock ‘n’ Roll and rocking Rhythm & Blues.

FRI 13 APR 7:45pm

SAT 14 APR 7:45pm

SUN 22 APR 7:00pm

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Our intimate 100 seat space is just a short walk up the road on St Georges Street – hosting the best contemporary theatre from around the UK, our year round programme of theatre for younger children and their families, and the home for our own Youth Theatre and acclaimed Young Company.

The New Wolsey strives to be as accessible as possible to all.

There are a range of accessible performances available throughout the season, and access services should you need further assistance with your visit.

For full information, head to:

wolseytheatre.co.uk/access

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