The New Wolsey Theatre is still after stories relating to Town’s 1978 FA Cup win for their Our Blue Heaven musical marking the 40th anniversary of the Blues’ triumph at Wembley which will be staged in the spring of 2018. The Ipswich Town Supporters Club is co-ordinating the collection of these reminiscences, which will also be used as part of the ITFC Heritage Project.
The Wolsey want to hear from those caught up in the events of 1978, from the third round victory at Cardiff in January to the final in May, as well as the euphoria of the victory parade.
Stories that are funny or quirky, coincidences and twists of fate, the scramble for tickets, the making of banners, trips to Bristol, Millwall or Highbury for the semi-final or even if you weren’t a supporter but somehow got caught up in the events.
Director Peter Rowe said: "A moment when Ipswich united to celebrate success as the underdog became victorious.
"New Wolsey Theatre are working to commemorate this anniversary by producing a brand new musical production that will utilise stories and memories of the people of Ipswich and Suffolk at the time.
"The production is planned to open at the theatre exactly 40 years on from the win and will really be a show drawn from the local community, for the local community!
"But, this production can only happen with your support. Be a part of the fire that sets to ignite the town in celebration again 40 years on from Ipswich Town’s historic FA Cup victory.”
To find out more visit the Our Blue Heaven website, their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter via @OurBlueHeaven78.
Send your stories directly to the club, including your phone contact details, to fa_cup78@btinternet.com using the subject line ‘FA Cup Memory’.
Alternatively, you can contact the Supporters Club by visiting their website. Use the same subject line ‘FA Cup Memory’ to submit. You can also post your entries, including your phone and email contact details, to Elizabeth Edwards, Ipswich Town Supporters Club, Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DA
It’s recommended that you keep your memories to a maximum of 500 words and feel free to submit photos or images to support your story. Your details will be shared with the New Wolsey Theatre so they may contact you about your memories for the event.