Which shows are the best you have seen at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich over the years?

Ipswich Star: The young faces of yesterday, on the Wolsey theatre stage in 1988 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLThe young faces of yesterday, on the Wolsey theatre stage in 1988 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

The much-loved theatre - then known as the Wolsey Theatre - had its official opening in 1979, after two years of construction.

Ipswich Star: From The Archives Bye Bye Birdie by the Wolsey Youth Theatre July 1986 Picture: ARCHANTFrom The Archives Bye Bye Birdie by the Wolsey Youth Theatre July 1986 Picture: ARCHANT

Princess Alexandra carried out the official opening and a plaque was put up in her honour.

Ipswich Star: Scenes from the rehearsals of one of the musical numbers from West Side Story performed by the Wolsey Youth Theatre Picture: ARCHANTScenes from the rehearsals of one of the musical numbers from West Side Story performed by the Wolsey Youth Theatre Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Many memorable productions took the stage over the years, from dramas to musicals.

Ipswich Star: Scenes from the rehearsals of one of the musical numbers from West Side Story performed by the Wolsey Youth Theatre Picture: ARCHANTScenes from the rehearsals of one of the musical numbers from West Side Story performed by the Wolsey Youth Theatre Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The Wolsey Youth Theatre built a strong reputation, with productions including Bye Bye Birdie in 1986, West Side Story in 1991 and many more.

Ipswich Star: A plaque was dedicated to Princess Alexandra in 1979 as she opened the Wolsey Theatre Picture: ARCHANTA plaque was dedicated to Princess Alexandra in 1979 as she opened the Wolsey Theatre Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The original company, The Wolsey Theatre Company, owned the theatre from 1979-1999, but folded in 1999, before the building reopened as the New Wolsey in 2001.

Ipswich Star: In 1979 the Wolsey Theatre opened it's doors to the public for the first time Picture: ARCHANTIn 1979 the Wolsey Theatre opened it's doors to the public for the first time Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

What are your memories of the New Wolsey Theatre? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk. To order copies of photos, visit www.eadt.co.uk/myphotos24, or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: Wolsey Theatre hosted the BBC as they filmed in 1982 Picture: ARCHANTWolsey Theatre hosted the BBC as they filmed in 1982 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)