Nice theatre, little bit expensive but they put on great plays and performances. Parking facilities…read moreare good and cheap and its a lovely place to take familly and friends for a good time.

This is a local theatre that oputs on a superb range of plays throughout the year. It is a…read morerelatively new building and as such the auditorium is very well staggered so that nobodys view is ever obscured, however short they may be. It also gives a very open view of the stage area. The rest of the establishment is well maintained and there is a nice tea and coffee area which also provides light meals. Upstairs is a bar area and you can order drinks for collection during the intervakl as well as socialising at either end of the performance. Parking is situated in a paying carpark underneath the theatre iteself. The absolute high point in the theatres calendar is the Christmas Rock and Roll pantomime. It is truly exceptional every year and appeals to ages 4 to 104.

I've only been to this place as a cinema, it's the only independent one in Ipswich that I know of,…read moreso you get more of a choice than the usual trash on offer at the multiplexes. Slightly less comfort than the latter, but more charm! Nice basement bar area. Ticket office is in a separate part of the building, around the corner, which is slightly strange.

I must agree with marthfarquhar in most areas, except for the 5 star rating…read more It does have the potential to earn 5 stars but it needs to become used for more than just films in order to have a lifespan of more than a couple of years.

This is a great little cinema that tends to show the sort of films that don't get screened in the…read moremainstream multiplexes that cater for hoodie-wearing "yoof" (which is good, because the audience here is what you get when all the chattering, phone-fiddling, sweet-rustlers have gone to see Yet More Formulaic Hollywood Action Dross 4: The Next Sequel! at Cineplex Planet "R" Us). Ipswich Film Theatre closed down due to dwindling audiences a few years ago. A commercial chain took it over for a little while but, fortunately, soon left and moved on as they couldn't make enough money from the place. A group of cinephiles founded the Ipswich Film Theatre Trust and did a deal with the owners of the site (Ipswich Borough Council) and, staffed by volunteers, the place now offers the good people of Ipswich a reasonable range of independent, alternative, European and non-mainstream films three evenings a week. There are two cinemas: the larger one has had a cheap 'n' cheerful refit. While the new seats aren't the most comfortable seats in the world (or even in the Corn Exchange for that matter), you can get by for a couple of hours. The smaller cinema is an absolute treasure. Its tiny (it seats about 40) and the seats are very comfortable. There's an under-used area adjacent to the small cinema that is wasted (it should be a coffee bar) and there are two bars in the building but, shamefully, neither is open to serve a pint of real ale to accompany the real cinema. Overall, this is the kind of venue that needs a University film society to give it a shot in the arm and a kick in the pants: it should be open six evenings a week with the odd all-nighter schlock fest, along with decent beer and reasonable food on sale (anyone remember the wonderful days--and nights!--of The Scala at Kings Cross before it had to close?)

I started with Naia for Belly Dance (Beginner class) in the Spring after being inspired by the…read moreLilith Dreaming dance troop at a local Mind, Body and Spirit Show. Being a 'shapely' lady I was more than a little apprehensive about joining the class but I really had no reason to worry. Jo immediately puts you at ease and gives lots of encouragement and individual attention. I have met a fantastic group of women and we have such a laugh. It's the best form of exercise I have ever found because you don't realise how hard you are working (and it doesn't cost anywhere near a Gym membership). The class has done wonders for my waistline and my confidence. I can highly recommend Naia for Belly Dance to every woman I meet and I look forward to the weekly class. We have recently changed venue giving us more space to swirl and shimmy. Hope to see you there. Lisa, Kirton.

I started dancing with Naia in June 2010 and its fantastic. A brilliant way to get fit and have a…read morelaugh at the same time. The class has a great atmosphere and you are made to feel at ease. I would highly recommend belly dancing to anyone looking for a different way to exercise, I really look forward to the class every week.