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Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A woman in a floral top and jeans is at the mic talking about her favourite Pratchett novel, Mort.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A woman in a floral top and jeans is at the mic talking about her favourite Pratchett novel, Mort.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Two men recreate Terry Pratchett's infamous 1996 interview. Terry was asked why he writes fantasy, a “ghettoized genre” ? He replied quite the opposite. "Fantasy is without a shadow of a doubt the ur-literature, the spring from which all other literature has flown."

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Two men recreate Terry Pratchett's infamous 1996 interview. Terry was asked why he writes fantasy, a “ghettoized genre” ? He replied quite the opposite. "Fantasy is without a shadow of a doubt the ur-literature, the spring from which all other literature has flown."

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A male university student has taken up the worldbuilding challenge and is reading his WIP from a notebook.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A male university student has taken up the worldbuilding challenge and is reading his WIP from a notebook.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. The writers are busy writing.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. The writers are busy writing.

So much love for @terrypratchett.bsky.social @terryandrob.bsky.social at #WolseyWriters today. Some of our favourite Discworld novels inc Guards Guards, Equal Rites, & Mort. Thank You to everyone who joined us & contributed, esp for sharing your beautiful original work on the mic #terrypratchettday

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 11 April 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: Terry Pratchett. Bring your Discworld books and maps. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a picture of Sir Terry in a magic top hat with Discworld creatures climbing out of it. 
Artwork Paul Kidby c/o of Penguin Books #terrypratchettday  
Find out more https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/book-series/discworld/

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 11 April 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: Terry Pratchett. Bring your Discworld books and maps. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a picture of Sir Terry in a magic top hat with Discworld creatures climbing out of it. Artwork Paul Kidby c/o of Penguin Books #terrypratchettday Find out more https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/book-series/discworld/

Book cover: Eric by Terry Pratchett. A wizard demon summoning that may or may not evoke Faust.

Book cover: Eric by Terry Pratchett. A wizard demon summoning that may or may not evoke Faust.

Book cover: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett. A girl holds green witchcraft in her hands.

Book cover: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett. A girl holds green witchcraft in her hands.

Book cover: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett. Sam Vimes the City Watch commander looks grim. A dragon soars over houses in Ankh-Morpork.

Book cover: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett. Sam Vimes the City Watch commander looks grim. A dragon soars over houses in Ankh-Morpork.

This time next week

🦧 #WolseyWriters is diving into Discworld for #TerryPratchettDay! Creative writers in #Suffolk please join us.
🐢 SAT 11 APRIL, 10:30am-12pm
💀 New Wolsey Theatre #Ipswich IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#writingcommunity #booksky

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 11 April 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: Terry Pratchett. Bring your Discworld books and maps. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a picture of Sir Terry in a magic top hat with Discworld creatures climbing out of it. 
Artwork Paul Kidby c/o of Penguin Books #terrypratchettday  
Find out more https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/book-series/discworld/

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 11 April 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: Terry Pratchett. Bring your Discworld books and maps. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a picture of Sir Terry in a magic top hat with Discworld creatures climbing out of it. Artwork Paul Kidby c/o of Penguin Books #terrypratchettday Find out more https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/book-series/discworld/

Book cover: The Night Watch by Terry Pratchett. Penguin classic edition with Rembrandt’s canvas in eerie negative.

Book cover: The Night Watch by Terry Pratchett. Penguin classic edition with Rembrandt’s canvas in eerie negative.

Book cover: The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett. A big red fireball burning in Ankh-Morpork. Rincewind the wizard looks meek in the foreground.

Book cover: The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett. A big red fireball burning in Ankh-Morpork. Rincewind the wizard looks meek in the foreground.

🦧 #WolseyWriters celebrates the wit & worldbuilding of @terrypratchett.bsky.social for #terrypratchettday
🐢 SAT 11 APRIL at 10:30am-12pm
💀 New Wolsey Theatre #Ipswich IP1 2AS

A creative writing workshop inspired by Discworld.

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

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Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Gemma Cooper, Managing Editor at Gemini Books, is talking on the mic. The writers are listening intently and smiling. Gemma wears a pink maxi dress with flowers.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Gemma Cooper, Managing Editor at Gemini Books, is talking on the mic. The writers are listening intently and smiling. Gemma wears a pink maxi dress with flowers.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. The writers are busy writing in their notebooks

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. The writers are busy writing in their notebooks

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Gemma Cooper, Managing Editor at Gemini Books, is talking one-to-one with writers who are queuing up to meet her. Gemma wears a pink maxi dress with flowers, and is holding a dinosaur picture book.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Gemma Cooper, Managing Editor at Gemini Books, is talking one-to-one with writers who are queuing up to meet her. Gemma wears a pink maxi dress with flowers, and is holding a dinosaur picture book.

THANK YOU to Gemma Cooper @geminibooks.bsky.social for a truly inspiring and informative #MeetTheEditor & Picture Book themed #WolseyWriters. OMG we could have spent all day long with you Gemma, and we learned so much! And Thank You to New Wolsey Theatre @dougrintoul.bsky.social for welcoming us x

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 March 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Illustrated Books. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The centre image is the Gemini Books logo of 2 twin elephants on a pale blue background.

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 March 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Illustrated Books. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The centre image is the Gemini Books logo of 2 twin elephants on a pale blue background.

Brightly coloured book cover: Lullaby Legends ABC of Bad Bunny, English and Spanish edition. The rapper Bad Bunny looks iconic in shades, gold jewellery, and black top. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: Lullaby Legends ABC of Bad Bunny, English and Spanish edition. The rapper Bad Bunny looks iconic in shades, gold jewellery, and black top. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: The Pocket guide to Gucci. The handbag looks very expensive. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: The Pocket guide to Gucci. The handbag looks very expensive. Published by Gemini Books.

Book cover: George Orwell's 1984 The Graphic Novel by Matyas Namai. Winston Smith is reading in the foreground. Big Brother is a menacing watermark in the background.

Book cover: George Orwell's 1984 The Graphic Novel by Matyas Namai. Winston Smith is reading in the foreground. Big Brother is a menacing watermark in the background.

This time next week

📚 Meet the Editor at #WolseyWriters
✏️ SAT 7 MAR at 10:30am-12pm
🎨 New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich IP1 2AS

Our theme is Illustrated Books with special guest speaker Gemma Cooper from @geminibooks.bsky.social

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 March 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Illustrated Books. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The centre image is the Gemini Books logo of 2 twin elephants on a pale blue background.

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 March 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Illustrated Books. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The centre image is the Gemini Books logo of 2 twin elephants on a pale blue background.

Brightly coloured book cover: David Bowie as a graphic novel, by Brian Freschi and Simone Pace. Bowie wears a pink tie and purple trench coat, and there are planets in the background. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: David Bowie as a graphic novel, by Brian Freschi and Simone Pace. Bowie wears a pink tie and purple trench coat, and there are planets in the background. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: The Pocket Bubble Tea. The bubble tea is green with black blobs in the bottom, served in a clear plastic cup and straw. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: The Pocket Bubble Tea. The bubble tea is green with black blobs in the bottom, served in a clear plastic cup and straw. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: Can You Tickle A Tiger? A touch and feel book for very young readers, by Bobbie Brooks (the nom de plume of guest speaker Gemma Cooper) and Carrie Hennon. The tiger is very cute and cuddly. Published by Gemini Books.

Brightly coloured book cover: Can You Tickle A Tiger? A touch and feel book for very young readers, by Bobbie Brooks (the nom de plume of guest speaker Gemma Cooper) and Carrie Hennon. The tiger is very cute and cuddly. Published by Gemini Books.

📚 Meet the Editor at #WolseyWriters
✏️ SAT 7 MAR at 10:30am-12pm
🎨 New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS

#writingcommunity please join us for a workshop about Illustrated Books w/ Gemma Cooper from
@geminibooks.bsky.social

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

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As ever, had a fab time at #WolseyWriters earlier, this time talking #RomeoAndJuliet
Thanks to all who came 🎭
If you want more on the play, I can recommend:
#InOurTime www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio R&J www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#Shakespeare #RadioDrama #AudioDrama

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Dr Andrea Smith mid-way through her talk at Wolsey Writers. She speaks on the mic without notes and gestures dramatically. She wears a blue dress and cardigan, and has her phone ready to play audio clips of Romeo & Juliet.

Dr Andrea Smith mid-way through her talk at Wolsey Writers. She speaks on the mic without notes and gestures dramatically. She wears a blue dress and cardigan, and has her phone ready to play audio clips of Romeo & Juliet.

Two paperback books on a table: Shakespeare on the Radio, a Century of BBC Plays by Andrea Smith; and Romeo & Juliet.

Two paperback books on a table: Shakespeare on the Radio, a Century of BBC Plays by Andrea Smith; and Romeo & Juliet.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers. The writers are listening to Andrea Smith.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers. The writers are listening to Andrea Smith.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, on a damp, grey day. The room is decorated with fairy lights. The writers are busy writing on notebooks.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, on a damp, grey day. The room is decorated with fairy lights. The writers are busy writing on notebooks.

THANK YOU @audioandrea.bsky.social for a sensational #WolseyWriters today. Andrea led us through the most iconic scenes in Romeo & Juliet and read from her brilliant new book #Shakespeare On The Radio. Thank You #NewWolsey @dougrintoul.bsky.social for hosting us too. Happy Valentine's Day 💘 #ipswich

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If you were planning to come along tomorrow and haven't booked a ticket, it looks like you might be too late.
However, Katie always runs a great session, so you might like to get in quick for next month instead: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#WolseyWriters #WritingCommunity #Ipswich

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If you're coming along, you might like to listen to this in advance: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
But no prior knowledge of #RomeoAndJuliet required. You don't even need to like #Shakespeare 🎭
See you Saturday!
#WolseyWriters #Ipswich #Suffolk
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 February, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Romeo & Juliet. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a painting of Romeo and Juliet having a passionate kiss as Romeo descends from the balcony. By Frank Dicksee, 1884.

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 February, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Romeo & Juliet. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a painting of Romeo and Juliet having a passionate kiss as Romeo descends from the balcony. By Frank Dicksee, 1884.

Book cover: Shakespeare on the Radio: A Century of BBC Plays by Andrea Smith. The cover is purple and in a comic-book style, of skull wearing headphones, being held aloft in one hand.

Book cover: Shakespeare on the Radio: A Century of BBC Plays by Andrea Smith. The cover is purple and in a comic-book style, of skull wearing headphones, being held aloft in one hand.

Photo of Dr Andrea Smith, an academic at University of Suffolk, and author of Shakespeare on the Radio. She is wearing glasses and a navy blue dress, smiling into the camera. The background in brand-yellow.

Photo of Dr Andrea Smith, an academic at University of Suffolk, and author of Shakespeare on the Radio. She is wearing glasses and a navy blue dress, smiling into the camera. The background in brand-yellow.

#WolseyWriters is this time next week!

🥀 Creative Writing theme ROMEO & JULIET w/ @audioandrea.bsky.social author of Shakespeare on the Radio
💔 SAT 7 FEB, 10:30am-12pm
🗡️ New Wolsey #Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse... #writingcommunity

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Poster in Ipswich Town FC blue: 'Ipswich City of Culture, we're backing the bid'. The asset has been adapted with a Wolsey Writers logo (a black cat on a turquoise background), and a photo that has been sticky taped on of a Wolsey Writers workshop in progress.

Poster in Ipswich Town FC blue: 'Ipswich City of Culture, we're backing the bid'. The asset has been adapted with a Wolsey Writers logo (a black cat on a turquoise background), and a photo that has been sticky taped on of a Wolsey Writers workshop in progress.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, busy writing in notebooks. This was taken November 2025.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, busy writing in notebooks. This was taken November 2025.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, busy writing in notebooks and reading printed handouts. Taken January 2026.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, busy writing in notebooks and reading printed handouts. Taken January 2026.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, busy writing in the winter sun. Taken December 2025.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, busy writing in the winter sun. Taken December 2025.

Exciting times for Ipswich! SO much creativity is here, on the page and in performance.
#WolseyWriters is in our 11th year at New Wolsey Theatre.
Meet. Write. Share.
And #BacktheBid
Ipswich 100% deserves to be #cityofculture2029

More info: www.ipswich2029.com
#teamipswich2029. #cityofculture2029 💙

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A surreal, wintery landscape shows a frost-covered field under a pale, hazy sun. In the foreground, three empty cardboard boxes sit on frozen ground; one is labeled "Done, Gone, Packed away," and another "CHRISTMAS." In the middle ground, five men in dark coats and flat caps stand gathered near a frosted hedge and power lines. Dominating the upper left, a large, blurry brown object streaks across the sky like a comet, leaving a trail of dark splatters. The atmosphere is cold and eerie, blending mundane rural life with a sudden, inexplicable celestial or physical intrusion.

A surreal, wintery landscape shows a frost-covered field under a pale, hazy sun. In the foreground, three empty cardboard boxes sit on frozen ground; one is labeled "Done, Gone, Packed away," and another "CHRISTMAS." In the middle ground, five men in dark coats and flat caps stand gathered near a frosted hedge and power lines. Dominating the upper left, a large, blurry brown object streaks across the sky like a comet, leaving a trail of dark splatters. The atmosphere is cold and eerie, blending mundane rural life with a sudden, inexplicable celestial or physical intrusion.

Comet trailed mud smears the view
Of
Frost feathered fields and hedgerow
Going nowhere
Slow

Gallows pylons and Tyburn trees
Leer out of the horizon fixed sun
Grasping, grabbing for the
Flat capped, wooly hatted
Nervous coughing
Leg twitching
Condemned

Christmas, twixmas, Hogmanay
Done, Gone
Packed away

Bussed back to it
Back to work
Happy fucking New Year

Comet trailed mud smears the view Of Frost feathered fields and hedgerow Going nowhere Slow Gallows pylons and Tyburn trees Leer out of the horizon fixed sun Grasping, grabbing for the Flat capped, wooly hatted Nervous coughing Leg twitching Condemned Christmas, twixmas, Hogmanay Done, Gone Packed away Bussed back to it Back to work Happy fucking New Year

Guess who started the year by going the #WolseyWriters run by @katiewardwriter.bsky.social 😮

The text is mine, the image is generated from it. Not even AI could write as badly as me.

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 February, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Romeo & Juliet. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a painting of Romeo and Juliet having a passionate kiss as Romeo descends from the balcony. By Frank Dicksee, 1884.

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 7 February, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme Romeo & Juliet. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is a painting of Romeo and Juliet having a passionate kiss as Romeo descends from the balcony. By Frank Dicksee, 1884.

Book cover: Shakespeare on the Radio: A Century of BBC Plays by Andrea Smith. The cover is purple and in a comic-book style, of skull wearing headphones, being held aloft in one hand.

Book cover: Shakespeare on the Radio: A Century of BBC Plays by Andrea Smith. The cover is purple and in a comic-book style, of skull wearing headphones, being held aloft in one hand.

Join us for an audio dive into ROMEO & JULIET w/ Shakespeare on the Radio author @audioandrea.bsky.social

🥀 #WolseyWriters Creative Writing Workshop
💔 SAT 7 FEB, 10:30am-12pm
🗡️ New Wolsey #Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse... #writingcommunity

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Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, with crisp winter sunlight streaming in. The room is decorated with paper snowflakes and fairy lights. The writers are deep in conversation.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, with crisp winter sunlight streaming in. The room is decorated with paper snowflakes and fairy lights. The writers are deep in conversation.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, with crisp winter sunlight streaming in. The room is decorated with paper snowflakes and fairy lights. The writers are busy writing on notebooks.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, with crisp winter sunlight streaming in. The room is decorated with paper snowflakes and fairy lights. The writers are busy writing on notebooks.

Book cover: A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf. Penguin edition, embossed with a picture of a window with decorative curtains.

Book cover: A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf. Penguin edition, embossed with a picture of a window with decorative curtains.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, with crisp winter sunlight streaming in. The room is decorated with paper snowflakes and fairy lights. The writers are deep in conversation.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A full upstairs lounge bar filled with writers, with crisp winter sunlight streaming in. The room is decorated with paper snowflakes and fairy lights. The writers are deep in conversation.

Our first 2026 #WolseyWriters was fabulously busy. Thank You to all the amazing writers who braved the cold to join our theme A Room of One’s Own. You worked incredibly hard. And Thank You to #NewWolsey @dougrintoul.bsky.social for the warm welcome. A sprinkle of snow added a touch of magic #ipswich

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 3rd January, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: A Room of One's Own. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is an expressionist painting by Matisse of a simple room with a chair, table, pot plant, radiator and open window.

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 3rd January, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: A Room of One's Own. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is an expressionist painting by Matisse of a simple room with a chair, table, pot plant, radiator and open window.

A sepia photo of Virginia Woolf from NPG collection. She wears a dark jacket and pussy-bow  blouse. She has short cropped hear, is looking over her shoulder and raising her hand mid-sentence.

A sepia photo of Virginia Woolf from NPG collection. She wears a dark jacket and pussy-bow blouse. She has short cropped hear, is looking over her shoulder and raising her hand mid-sentence.

Expressionist painting by Henri Matisse called 'Flowers In Front of a Window' 1922. There is a dish of grapes on the table and a view of the sea horizon outside.

Expressionist painting by Henri Matisse called 'Flowers In Front of a Window' 1922. There is a dish of grapes on the table and a view of the sea horizon outside.

This time next week!

🪑 #WolseyWriters theme A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN.
🕰️ SAT 3 JAN at 10:30am-12pm
📓 New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #suffolk IP1 2AS

How can we make the spaces where we write more conducive to creativity?

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

#writingcommunity

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A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 3rd January, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: A Room of One's Own. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is an expressionist painting by Matisse of a simple room with a chair, table, pot plant, radiator and open window.

A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 3rd January, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: A Room of One's Own. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is an expressionist painting by Matisse of a simple room with a chair, table, pot plant, radiator and open window.

🪑 Our first #WolseyWriters theme of 2026 is A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN.
🕰️ SAT 3 JAN at 10:30am-12pm
📓 New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #suffolk IP1 2AS

How can we make the spaces where we write more conducive to creativity?

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

#writingcommunity

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Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs bar at the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. People busy writing in their various notebooks or on devices.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs bar at the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. People busy writing in their various notebooks or on devices.

Copy of a genuine 1975 New York Times obituary, headline reads 'Hercule Poirot Is Dead; Famed Belgian Detective,' with a photo of Poirot looking dapper. An extraordinary accomplishment for a fictional character.

Copy of a genuine 1975 New York Times obituary, headline reads 'Hercule Poirot Is Dead; Famed Belgian Detective,' with a photo of Poirot looking dapper. An extraordinary accomplishment for a fictional character.

A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: woman with a checked top and purple skirt.

A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: woman with a checked top and purple skirt.

A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: a man with a Christmas jumper.

A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: a man with a Christmas jumper.

The end of our creative writing year and our theme was Endings, a substantial topic and a proper study day. My goodness, you all rose to the occasion magnificently! #WolseyWriters 2025 was ONLY possible because of the good will and ongoing support of this fabulous community 1/2 #ipswich #suffolk

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Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background.

Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background.

Photo of an old yellow and black street sign that says 'End' and is covered in stickers. It stands on the edge of a coastal route, the land dropping away to the sea and a clear blue horizon.

Photo of an old yellow and black street sign that says 'End' and is covered in stickers. It stands on the edge of a coastal route, the land dropping away to the sea and a clear blue horizon.

This time next week

🌗 #WolseyWriters theme ENDINGS
🌘 SAT 6 DEC, 10:30am-12pm
🌑 Creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich IP1 2AS

Happy, tragic, ambiguous - the ENDING changes everything in your storyworld.

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#writingcommunity

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Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background.

Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background.

Close up of a vintage typewriter carriage and ribbon. The words typed are 'The End'.

Close up of a vintage typewriter carriage and ribbon. The words typed are 'The End'.

#WritingCommunity Do you know how your story ends?

🌗 Our #WolseyWriters theme is ENDINGS of stories, on the page and in performance.
🌘 SAT 6 DEC at 10:30am-12pm
🌑 Creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

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Author and historian Bob Pearson on the mic reading an extract from his research. Bob wears a dark blue outfit with brown shoes. In front of him is a book display, including his nonfiction book Gold Run in English and Norwegian editions.

Author and historian Bob Pearson on the mic reading an extract from his research. Bob wears a dark blue outfit with brown shoes. In front of him is a book display, including his nonfiction book Gold Run in English and Norwegian editions.

Close up of a book cover: Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, April 1940 by Robert Pearson. The cover shows a photo from wartime Norway.

Close up of a book cover: Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, April 1940 by Robert Pearson. The cover shows a photo from wartime Norway.

Closeup of a handout made by Bob Pearson in the style of a 'most secret' file with a red X over it: Operation 007 with a ref 17F/00/B19, to be kept under lock and key. Also a black and white photo of a WWII airfield.

Closeup of a handout made by Bob Pearson in the style of a 'most secret' file with a red X over it: Operation 007 with a ref 17F/00/B19, to be kept under lock and key. Also a black and white photo of a WWII airfield.

A very busy Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs lounge of the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk UK. Lots of writers busy writing after Bob Pearson's talk.

A very busy Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs lounge of the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk UK. Lots of writers busy writing after Bob Pearson's talk.

A truly compelling #WolseyWriters today c/o of spymaster & guest speaker BOB PEARSON. THANK YOU to Bob for a wonderful talk & the amazing resources you shared. Thank you to new & existing members of Wolsey Writers. And Thank You as always #NewWolsey @dougrintoul.bsky.social #ipswich for welcoming us

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Collage style poster and logos for Wolsey Writers 2026 showing a creative writing workshop in progress in the upstairs lounge at New Wolsey Theatre. Lots of people are busy writing. The text reads: WOLSEY WRITERS 2026. Meet. Write. Share. First Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk P1 2AS. Pay what you feel. 3rd JAN. 7th FEB. 7th MAR. 11th APR. 2nd MAY. 6th JUNE. 4th JULY. Not in August). 5th SEP. 3rd OCT. 7th NOV. 5th DEC.

Collage style poster and logos for Wolsey Writers 2026 showing a creative writing workshop in progress in the upstairs lounge at New Wolsey Theatre. Lots of people are busy writing. The text reads: WOLSEY WRITERS 2026. Meet. Write. Share. First Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk P1 2AS. Pay what you feel. 3rd JAN. 7th FEB. 7th MAR. 11th APR. 2nd MAY. 6th JUNE. 4th JULY. Not in August). 5th SEP. 3rd OCT. 7th NOV. 5th DEC.

#WolseyWriters 2026
First Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm.
Creative #writingcommunity at New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS #suffolk. Pay what you feel
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
SAT 3 JAN
SAT 7 FEB
SAT 7 MAR
SAT 11 APR⚠️
SAT 2 MAY
SAT 6 JUNE
SAT 4 JULY
(Not Aug)
SAT 5 SEP
SAT 3 OCT
SAT 7 NOV
SAT 5 DEC

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Book cover: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carre. A crowd of male files in neutral colours, except one is dark and and looking over his shoulder at another who is red.

Book cover: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carre. A crowd of male files in neutral colours, except one is dark and and looking over his shoulder at another who is red.

Book cover: On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming. A graphic 007 in ice blue and a flurry of snow.

Book cover: On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming. A graphic 007 in ice blue and a flurry of snow.

Book cover: The 39 Steps by John Buchan. A figure wearing a suit is running towards the viewer with a small plane and more people in the distance. It is evocative of the movie North By Northwest.

Book cover: The 39 Steps by John Buchan. A figure wearing a suit is running towards the viewer with a small plane and more people in the distance. It is evocative of the movie North By Northwest.

Book cover: The Killing Floor (introducing Jack Reacher) by Lee Child. A highway in a flat American landscape. A man is watching a Greyhound bus pull away.

Book cover: The Killing Floor (introducing Jack Reacher) by Lee Child. A highway in a flat American landscape. A man is watching a Greyhound bus pull away.

🛩️ This time next week! Our #WolseyWriters theme is SPY STORIES in fiction, film & real life.
🛩️ w/ special guest author & historian Bob Pearson.
🛩️ SAT 1 NOV, 10:30am-12pm
🛩️ Creative writing at #NewWolsey Theatre, Ipswich #Suffolk

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

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🥳 Huge congratulations to Rita Goddard, who has new work in this Eastern Angles Theatre Company project! Rita has been a regular member of #WolseyWriters since before the pandemic and has been writing for performance for several years. Please support HOME FIRES if you are around.

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How to submit a script to us Open Call is our system for receiving unsolicited original scripts.

#wolseywriters The BBC Writers Open Call submissions window runs between Tuesday 4th November 2025 at noon and Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at noon. Drama or Comedy/Drama scripts written for Film, TV, Radio, Stage or Children’s TV/Radio scripts, minimum of 30 pages.
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/oppo...

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#WolseyWriters Callout for memoirs for The Universal Turing Machine "a new platform for #memoir, a mass participation project intended to become a unique storehouse of authentic non-AI generated human experience". First Deadline 31/01/2026 www.universalturingmachine.org

#writingcommunity #booksky

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🔑 Homework: Who is your favourite spy? We’ll discuss this as a group. #wolseywriters

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Book cover: Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. It shows James Bond in profile, his mind ablaze with espionage, a beautiful woman and playing cards.

Book cover: Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. It shows James Bond in profile, his mind ablaze with espionage, a beautiful woman and playing cards.

Book cover: The Spy Who Came in from The Cold by John Le Carre. It shows a figure standing in front of The Brandenburg Gate, the old boundary between East and West Germany.

Book cover: The Spy Who Came in from The Cold by John Le Carre. It shows a figure standing in front of The Brandenburg Gate, the old boundary between East and West Germany.

Book cover: Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene. A black and white photo of a vintage car.

Book cover: Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene. A black and white photo of a vintage car.

Book cover: At Risk by Stella Rimington. The author is the real former head of MI5. It shows a lit doorway.

Book cover: At Risk by Stella Rimington. The author is the real former head of MI5. It shows a lit doorway.

🛩️ #WolseyWriters Are you ready to come in from the cold? Our theme this month is SPY STORIES w/ guest speaker Bob Pearson.
🛩️ SAT 1 NOV at 10:30am-12pm.
🛩️ Creative Writing at #NewWolsey Theatre #Suffolk IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

#writingcommunity #booksky

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Great article about my wonderful friend @katiewardwriter.bsky.social in the EADT on Saturday. Have highlighted a couple of my fave bits #Ipswich #Shakespeare
I can also warmly recommend Katie's novel #Pathways 📙 - and if you're interested in writing yourself, #WolseyWriters is a fab place to start

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Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend. The newspaper is folded at the top. The supplement is open to a photo of Katie Ward, author of Pathways. Headline reads: "Q&A. Author Katie Ward on Breast Cancer, Hilary Mantel and her new novel." Katie is wearing a black top.

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend. The newspaper is folded at the top. The supplement is open to a photo of Katie Ward, author of Pathways. Headline reads: "Q&A. Author Katie Ward on Breast Cancer, Hilary Mantel and her new novel." Katie is wearing a black top.

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend. The supplement is open to the first page of the interview. Headline reads: "Q&A. Author Katie Ward on Breast Cancer, Hilary Mantel and her new novel."

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend. The supplement is open to the first page of the interview. Headline reads: "Q&A. Author Katie Ward on Breast Cancer, Hilary Mantel and her new novel."

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend and a copy of Pathways, a novel by Katie Ward, on top. A black cat is lying next to them looking unimpressed.

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend and a copy of Pathways, a novel by Katie Ward, on top. A black cat is lying next to them looking unimpressed.

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend. The supplement is open to the third page of the interview with a photo of Wolsey Writers, a creative writing group at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

Print edition of East Anglian Daily Times Weekend. The supplement is open to the third page of the interview with a photo of Wolsey Writers, a creative writing group at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

Thank you EADT Weekend for featuring me today 🖤

We talked about #WolseyWriters, the blended family love story at the heart of my novel PATHWAYS and @burylitfest.bsky.social

Do join us on Sat 11 Oct, 1:15pm, BSE Library
www.burylitfest.co.uk
www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

#booksky #suffolk

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