Ipswich's historic theatre has been named the best in the region.

The Ipswich Regent won the Muddy Stilettos Award for the Best Arts, Culture & Theatre Venue in Suffolk and Cambs last week.

This means that the Ipswich Regent Theatre will be put through to the National Muddy Stiletto Awards finals where it could be crowned 'Best of the Best' across 28 counties. 

The winner will be announced on July 11. 

This success comes after the theatre recently upgraded its backstage facilities making it an attractive venue for top-performing stars. 

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Mark Whiting, head of vibrant town services at Ipswich Borough Council, said: "This nomination is a huge credit to the hard work and contributions our whole team make in delivering exceptional experiences for our audiences.

"As the largest theatre in East Anglia, we’re proud to offer our audiences the very best of entertainment through a diverse range of quality touring shows."