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Posts by Douglas Rintoul

I've seen big jump in @greateranglia.bsky.social advance fares? I commute Ipswich ↔ London lots weekends and book ahead. A Jan 2026 weekend cost £35.80 advance singles — 2025 same trip was £19.80 - so 80%+ and after nationalisation and fare freezes, I’m baffled. Anyone else seeing these increases?

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Noises Off: A Masterclass in Farce Comedy – New Wolsey Theatre Review Photo Credit: Craig Fuller Photography Farce is never easy to do, and a farce within a farce is even harder to do. With that in mind, this production of the farce within a farce, Noises Off, is off the scale brilliant on so many levels. We see behind the scenes of a touring theatre company putting on the farce Nothing's On and meet them at the dress rehearsal or is it the tech? No one seems to know, as lines, props and plates of sardines come and go. Photo Credit: Craig Fuller Photography …

Noises Off: A Masterclass in Farce Comedy – New Wolsey Theatre Review

Photo Credit: Craig Fuller Photography Farce is never easy to do, and a farce within a farce is even harder to do. With that in mind, this production of the farce within a farce, Noises Off, is off the scale brilliant on so many…

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Opening Night for this lovely company. Has been a joy to work with them on this beast of a show. Noise Off. New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich.

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📣 CASTING OPPORTUNITY 📣
Eastern Angles & New Wolsey Theatre are looking for three actors for Teechers, their upcoming Autumn 2025 touring co-production.

Find out more: easternangles.co.uk/open-casting...

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a bright pink N and W in a swish style with the words New Wolsey Theatre written in gold block lettering

Are you a confident and enthusiastic problem solver with a passion for working with the public?

New Wolsey Theatre are seeking a friendly and welcoming Duty Manager.

Closing - 24 Mar
Location - Ipswich
££ - £27.3K

disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

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New Wolsey Theatre’s Hare and Tortoise Brings the Magic of Theatre to Suffolk Schools Photo Credit: Will Green Photography Blossom Timothy & Janna May Hare and Tortoise, Brendan Murray’s joyful adaptation of Aesop’s fable with live music, created by a professional team of theatre makers and actors from the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, is kicking off a Spring tour of primary schools this month. The production, for young people aged 4-8 years, tells the tale of two competing friends, exploring themes linked to the national curriculum including the changing seasons, the passing of time, and the importance of friendship. It will tour for three and a half weeks across Suffolk and Essex, travelling over 630 miles and visiting 23 schools.

New Wolsey Theatre’s Hare and Tortoise Brings the Magic of Theatre to Suffolk Schools

Photo Credit: Will Green Photography Blossom Timothy & Janna May Hare and Tortoise, Brendan Murray’s joyful adaptation of Aesop’s fable with live music, created by a professional team of theatre makers and actors…

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New Wolsey Theatre's Hare and Tortoise begins school tour this spring

New Wolsey Theatre's Hare and Tortoise begins school tour this spring

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New Wolsey Theatre Announces Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto Beauty and the Beast Hot off the back of two UK Pantomime Award nominations, the New Wolsey Theatre is thrilled to announce this year's Rock 'n' Roll panto, Beauty and the Beast

Hot off the back of two UK Pantomime Award nominations, the New Wolsey Theatre is thrilled to announce this year's Rock 'n' Roll panto, Beauty and the Beast

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Sip'swich Pub Trails | All About Ipswich Sip’Swich pub trails offer a fun new way to experience Ipswich's vibrant pub scene. Plus, once you complete a trail, you can receive a free prize!

Loving the look of Sip'Swich - Pub Trails
Explore our Hand-Crafted Pub Trails Around Ipswich Town Centre. Another great initiative from Ipswich Central. allaboutipswich.com/sipswich/

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Suffolk libraries to be run by council after contract dispute The council says they will be in

This smells like more cultural vandalism from SCC. Suffolk Libraries is nationally recognised for its pioneering engagement programmes - radically transforming what a library provides. Can't see local government having the same radical values.

thttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyn434j57lo

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Head of Sales & Marketing - Ipswich, Suffolk job with NEW WOLSEY THEATRE | 9470663 This pivotal role will focus on maximising revenue while amplifying our theatre’s values, mission, and cultural impact both locally and nationally.

We've got a brilliant Head of Sales and Marketing vacancy. Come join a really exciting time for Ipswich and the New Wolsey Theatre. jobs.theguardian.com/job/9470663/...

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Proud of this pioneering partnership—advancing sustainability & giving many their first taste of theatre.

With headlines like “Working-class creatives don’t stand a chance”, these first creative encounters matter more than ever. #TheatreForAll

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Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate *CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...

On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...

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Could Ipswich be the next 'city' of culture? Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has had conversations with relevant ministers as he eyes a possible bid to make the Suffolk town the UK's City of Culture…

We can feel a groundswell in Ipswich. Exciting times. www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/2489147...

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Appalled by the removal of diversity and inclusion programmes in the US, especially on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. Love and solidarity go out to our community across the Atlantic and to those here at home, like myself, who are alarmed by the targeting of minorities.

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Current Vacancies - New Wolsey Theatre Thank you for your interest in joining the New Wolsey Theatre team. Please keep an eye on this page and on our social media for any updates and new roles. Please note that, regretfully, due to the lev...

Last shout out for this brilliant Head of Sales and Marketing vacancy at the New Wolsey Theatre - Suffolk Business of the Year 2024. Come join a brilliant team.
Closes tomorrow.
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/current-vaca...

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The big question remains: at what cost? Here’s to all kinds of staff members and volunteers grafting for charities and the arts, grafting to nourish the lives of their communities and holding it all together. You’re incredible.

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I had an inspiring chat with a community leader about the future, dove into an exciting dramaturgy session with a playwright working on a new East Anglian musical, and then saw this certificate from the Ipswich Romanian Community thanking us. Makes it all okay.

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But then there are days like today. I caught the end of the panto, with a packed house full of joy, the team pulling together to keep the show going despite a tough week of illness.

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These awards are a great recognition—but let’s be honest, it’s tough out here. Local government cuts, rising costs, and the impact of the latest budget are making it harder and harder to run a charity. We’re all feeling it. And there's more to do.

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Big shoutout to the team and our associates for their incredible achievements: winning the East Anglian Daily Times Awards for Community Impact and Suffolk Business of the Year for our environmental and community efforts.

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New Wolsey Theatre productions were seen in Bury St. Edmunds, Colchester, London, Hull, Bolton, Keswick, Pitlochry, and Windsor. A massive thank you to our collaborators across the UK—you’re the reason we can still create large-scale work.

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The result? A new pot of project funding for culture. It’s not ideal, but we’re proud we kept the door open and proved how vital culture is to Suffolk.

Our stage and spaces have been buzzing with diverse work and activity, thanks to partnerships across Ipswich, East Anglia and the UK.

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This year started with a bang—the wrong kind—with Suffolk County Council’s announcement of a 100% cut to culture funding. It was a blow, but we didn’t back down. A full-on, joined-up campaign couldn’t get core funding restored, but we kept the council at the table.

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This year started with a bang—the wrong kind—with Suffolk County Council’s announcement of a 100% cut to culture funding. It was a blow, but we didn’t back down. A full-on, joined-up campaign couldn’t get core funding restored, but we kept the council at the table.

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‘Britain’s wildlife safari’: baby boom in Norfolk as seal colonies flourish Grey seals are growing in numbers on England’s east coast as a result of environmental safe havens and cleaner North Sea waters


We got out to Horsey Gap in Norfolk today to see the amazing seal colony—just a stone's throw away! A stunning reminder of our more-than-human-world, cared for brilliantly by #FriendsofHorseySeals. Pure magic. 🌊🐾 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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NWT's award-winning digital panto is now live bringing the magic of theatre straight to homes, libraries, hospices, village halls, and hubs across East Anglia—and beyond. Launched in 2020, this approach still ensures all can experience our annual joy www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/sleepi...

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OPEN HOUSE: 3 nights of networking, new ideas & meeting new friends as we throw open our doors & put the kettle on to start the new year!

💡Jan 6: #Actors
💡Jan 7: #Writers / #Directors / Theatre #Creatives
💡Jan 8: Theatre Companies

Register here
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Driftwood is touring Jan-Mar 2025 to:

Arc Stockton, Theatre Severn Shrewsbury, Leeds Playhouse, New Wolsey Ipswich, Lowry Salford, Unity Liverpool, Wigan Mill at the Pier, @belgradetheatre.bsky.social @chichesterft.bsky.social @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social

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