About this event
Wolsey Writers is a long-running creative writing community that gathers on the first Saturday of most months at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, Suffolk. Founded in 2015, it has built a warm, inclusive following for writers of every stripe and every level of ambition.
What to expect
- Sessions led by Katie Ward, an award-winning Suffolk author
- Tips and exercises to sharpen your creative practice, followed by focused writing time
- Peer support and a genuine sense of community, whether you are drafting a haiku or the first book of a trilogy
- A space open to novelists, scriptwriters, poets, storytellers, children's authors, comedy writers and non-fiction writers alike
Good to know
- Sessions run from 2 January to 4 December 2027, usually on the first Saturday of the month. There are two sessions in May (1 May and 29 May) and none in June or August
- Doors open at 10am for a 10:30am start, finishing by noon
- Self-select ticket price from £5 to £25, bookable through the New Wolsey Theatre box office. Free places are available for students and anyone on a low income using the code BLACKCAT27
- Suitable for adults aged 18 and over
- Held in the upstairs lounge at the New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS
Event details
Host
New Wolsey Theatre