Guided Tours of Ipswich Regent Theatre
3 St. Helens Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HE
With 90 years of history, East Anglia's largest theatre remains the beating heart of live entertainment in Ipswich. This Grade II listed building continues to provide a grand backdrop to a mixed programme of live music, comedy, dance, musicals and more.
Since its opening a 'cine-variety hall' in 1929, the theatre has played host to many internationally renowned acts including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Ian Drury and the Blockheads and Tina Turner.
Have you ever wanted the chance to stand on the same stage as Cliff Richard?
We’re opening our doors for the 2024 Ipswich Heritage Open Days on 7th and 8th of September, giving the public a chance to see “Behind the Curtain” of East Anglia's largest theatre. . You’ll get a guided tour, see unknown parts of these buildings not normally open to the public and meet the team. There’ll be a chance to ask questions as you join us to celebrate these places of entertainment which have been the focal point of generations of people over many years.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm
- Sunday 08 September:
- Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm
Location & directions
3 St. Helens Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HE
- Contact on day:
- Shaun Whymark
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is required. We ask any bookers unable to attend closer to the date, contact us on [email protected] so other members of the public can make use of the limited slots.
- Booking website:
- https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/guided-tours-heritage-open-days-2024/
- Booking opens:
- 12 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The Regent Theatre is an old building, and the tour will involve multiple flights of stairs and smaller steps throughout. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know when booking your tickets and we will do our best to accommodate. Certain parts of the tour may require adjustment, or be unavailable to those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
