COMING TO A SUFFOLK THEATRE SOON

COMING TO A SUFFOLK THEATRE SOON

Oh Zeus!

Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! Three actors play 40 characters in this mythical farce through Ancient Greece, the Underworld and back. Expect sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at.

May 5 - 9, 2026

Various at New Wolsey, Ipswich

Andy Zaltzman

The satirical comedian assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race. In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What? Who? Where? and Why?

7.30pm at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

May 9, 2026

An Audience with Aggers

Get ready for some wicket wisdom with cricket legend. Following the hit success of his Aggers and Tuffers tour, Aggers returns in 2026 with a brand-new evening of stories, laughter and cricketing gold – this time with iconic clips and unseen footage to bring the action to life on screen.

May 11, 2026

7.30pm at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

Flying Lessons

A comedy drama about Pamela in the three weekends before her 58th birthday, set mainly in her Suffolk flat. She dedicates much time to her family but begins to see how she’s been overlooked and taken for granted, including by her ex-husband. Presented by the Deben Players.

May 13 - 16, 2026

7.30pm at Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge

Hamlet

Common Ground Theatre presents a thoughtful and heartfelt take on one of Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies. Infused with the raw power of live music and song, this production of Hamlet shifts the focus from revenge to the emotional impact of grief, mental health, and family breakdown.

May 23, 2026

7pm at Thorington Outdoor Theatre

Buddy

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and now visits Ipswich as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour. Forget feel-good – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL-GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story.

Various at Ipswich Regent Theatre

May 27 - 30, 2026

Suffolk Theatre News

  • CRE8 theatre Suffolk

    Easter treats for all ages on offer at Suffolk theatres

    Suffolk theatres have a variety of shows on offer this Easter, perfect for keeping the kids entertained during the holidays.

  • Suffolk theatre company tour

    Eastern Angles announces summer touring productions

    This year’s Eastern Angles tour will feature two productions - a contemporary new play and a bold literary adaptation.

  • Suffolk theatre Samuel Beckett play

    Touring production of Beckett's classic play coming to Suffolk

    Academy Award nominee Stockard Channing brings her unique directorial vision to ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’.

Latest Reviews

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    "A story well told."

    The Sign of Four at Theatre Royal

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    "An affecting production."

    Noughts & Crosses at New Wolsey

  • Suffolk theatre 2026

    "A lovely, nostalgic, funny treat.”

    Fawlty Towers at Ipswich Regent

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“All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players”

— William Shakespeare