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In this podcast episode we talk to James Yarker, Artistic Director at Stan's Café about their fantastic new play, full of live music and wit -  'Community Service'.

James talks about the inception of Stan's Café, now in its 34th year of making theatre and explains the concept of devising theatre and how it differs from traditional theatre.

He also talks about how Community Service began and the life of Trevor Prince.

Community Service is currently on tour at the following venues:
23 - 27 APR at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol
30 APR - 1 MAY at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
2 - 3 MAY at the Derby Theatre
8 - 11 MAY Birmingham Hippodrome

Check out James' book Devising Theatre With Stan's Cafe.
Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast.

You're all welcome to get involved and if you'd like to be a guest or like to ask a question to the theatre team, please just get in touch.

Email: jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)

All show tickets are on sale HERE.

Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.

Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.
The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.

We rewind to the best bits from The Young Company (Youth Theatre Seniors)  at the New Wolsey Theatre and listen to them talk about the phenomenally positive impact it has had on their lives and the change it has made to their outlook and confidence.

Tony Casement, Head of Creative Communities starts with an overview of the Youth Theatre followed by The Young Company of 2023.
Members: Kaycee Totten, Victoria Zietek, Leo Maynard, Jace Palmer, Fin Adams. Charlotte Cathcart and Joe Hullis.

To find out more about our Youth Theatre for all ages please visit:
https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/creative-communities/
Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast.

You're all welcome to get involved and if you'd like to be a guest or like to ask a question to the theatre team, please just get in touch.

Email: jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)

All show tickets are on sale HERE.

Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.

Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.
The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.

In this podcast episode we chat with Jack Parker  (Marketing Officer at the New Wolsey Theatre) who has  driven this wonderful  campaign from an idea to a reality.

He explains, that with the help of our audiences and anyone who would like to get involved, that we’re aiming to give 800 free tickets to children and adults who may otherwise not be able to experience the magic of panto this year.

Our award-winning pantomime this year is SLEEPING BEAUTY - a full on Rock n Roll panto packed with live rock and pop music, crazy characters and hysterical antics -  audiences of all ages will be totally enchanted with this a time-leaping adventure.

Whether it’s £1, £10, £20 or any other amount - every generous contribution will help us to reach the 800 free tickets - and our audiences are already responding  with their generosity -  and here's how you can also get involved . . .
Donations can be made in-person at the theatre, over the phone by calling 01473 295900, or through this link here https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/donateforpanto/ ... you can also donate whilst buying your panto tickets.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email us at tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk or give our Box Office team a call.
Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast.

You're all welcome to get involved and if you'd like to be a guest or like to ask a question to the theatre team, please just get in touch.

Email: jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)

All show tickets are on sale HERE.

Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.

Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.
The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.

Tony Casement (Head of Creative Communities at The New Wolsey Theatre) chats to Stephen Skeet – Head of Business Development and Impact for the social action charity Volunteering Matters

Stephen talks about his approach to working with young people and local communities. and about his life long relationship with the New Wolsey Theatre, as well as the similarities between theatre and football and his conviction that culture, in all its forms, is the key to building the connections that allow individuals and communities to prosper. 

Volunteering Matters website
Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast.

You're all welcome to get involved and if you'd like to be a guest or like to ask a question to the theatre team, please just get in touch.

Email: jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)

All show tickets are on sale HERE.

Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.

Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.
The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.

We are backstage with the cast and find out a lot more about this year’s eagerly awaited Rock ‘N’ Roll Panto – Dick Whittington and his Cat.
Featuring all of the cast - we chat about their hilarious characters, as well as what they love about this year’s panto . .  AND, we get the inside scoop on some of the songs they’ll be playing live on stage!
There’s also a good helping of festive fun – with some terrible jokes, some curious festive habits and a quiz – where the cast go head-to-head– some of them slightly more competitive than others, we mention no names!
Dick Whittington and his Cat Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto runs from 23 Nov 2023 – 20 Jan 2024.
Auditorium Tickets: https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/dick-whittington-and-his-cat-2/
Livestream Tickets: https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/dick-whittington-and-his-cat-livestream/#prices
A big thank you to the cast for finding such brilliant energy after a long day of rehearsals:
Olivia Bennett, Jordan Eskeisa, Max Kinder, Janna May,  Myles Miller, Eloise Richardson, Elizabeth Rowe, Steve Simmonds and Luke Thornton.

New Wolsey Theatre Hosts: Jack Parker, Zanna Hornby and Zack Lwin.
Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast.

You're all welcome to get involved and if you'd like to be a guest or like to ask a question to the theatre team, please just get in touch.

Email: jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)

All show tickets are on sale HERE.

Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.

Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.
The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.

Vikki Stone, British award-winning comedian, actor and musician, joins us to chat about how she wrote the New Wolsey Theatre's 2023/24 Rock 'n' Roll panto, Dick Whittington and his Cat!

Vikki talks about the form of panto, including the beats and the joy of mixing tradition with contemporary. She also gives us an insight into how she prepares before she writes, and shares her absolute love of Rock 'n' Roll panto!

We also ask her 'how do you know what you write is funny?' - listen out for her great answer!

Thank you Vikki for taking the time to record this episode with us!

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Dick Whittington and His Cat runs at the New Wolsey Theatre from 23 Nov 2023 to 20 Jan 2024 - book your tickets HERE.

If you can't make it to Ipswich, you can watch a livestream of our show! Livestreams run from 21 Dec - 30 Dec 2023 - you can find out more HERE.
Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast.

You're all welcome to get involved and if you'd like to be a guest or like to ask a question to the theatre team, please just get in touch.

Email: jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)

All show tickets are on sale HERE.

Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.

Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.
The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.