From high-suspense dramas and glamorous musicals to comedians and shows for the little ones, these are unmissable shows now on sale in Norwich.
Norwich Theatre Royal
Acosta Danza Cuban Baroque | October 20 and 21, 2026
In this new work from the celebrated Acosta Danza, the lush artistry of the Baroque period intersects with the energy, creativity and vibrancy of Cuban dance.
Emerging from the 17th and 18th centuries, the creative movement was characterised by deep colour, elaborate detail and intricate decoration.
Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire | October 25, 2026
As the BBC's International Editor, Jeremy has spent 40 years covering more than 90 countries and 20 wars.
From El Salvador in 1989 to the frontlines today, he has interviewed world leaders, documented war crimes, been shot at and survived to tell the stories.
Sylvia | October 27 – 31, 2026 – Extra Date Added
The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresistible hip hop, funk and soul musical.
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins | January 9, 2027
You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy - but stand-up Sue is full of surprises.
In this show about stigma, humiliation and misunderstanding, Sue shares hilarious stories from behind the TV cameras.
Fascinating Aida | January 31, 2027
Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie, Liza and Adèle, with Michael Roulston on piano, are back on the road following their hugely successful 40th Anniversary Tour.
With brand new songs generated by human neural networks and using their combined deep-learning age of 278 years, they have data-mined their back catalogue to bring audiences their greatest, most sensationally analogue show.
Before I Go To Sleep | March 23 – 27, 2027
Christine appears to have an idyllic life — with one terrible exception. Every night, when she goes to sleep, she loses her memory.
Every morning, she wakes up remembering nothing from the last 20 years of her life - not even the loving husband lying next to her.
As she desperately tries to piece her life back together, hidden and terrifying truths begin to emerge — forcing her to question everything and everyone around her.
Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble | April 25, 2027
A brand new show from BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian & star of Black Books, Dylan Moran, who is looking for trouble.
The Hollow | May 4 – 8, 2027
Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country, instead, he's drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career.
At The Hollow, an elegant country estate, a glamorous circle of guests gathers together one summer evening. But beneath the sunlit charm, something darker coils.
Lucy Beaumont: Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos | May 16, 2027
After costing a gameshow contestant £79,000 on primetime TV and spectacularly flopping on Mastermind, Lucy Beaumont is returning to what she does best.
Her new tour, Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos, promises to be a show of chaotic brilliance, where half-formed thoughts on the deeply ordinary transform into the surreal and extraordinary.
Wuthering Heights | May 20 – 22, 2027
On the wild Yorkshire moors, love isn’t tender. It’s ravenous. Passionate and obsessive, Cathy and Heathcliff's love is a force of nature — beautiful, brutal and impossible to escape.
Told through breath-taking ballet and heart wrenching storytelling, this dramatic tale will sweep audiences into a haunting world of romance and revenge.
Singin’ in the Rain | July 6 – 10, 2027
Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20s with high-energy choreography and sumptuous set designs, combined with all the romance and wit of one of the world’s best- loved films.
Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Swamplesque | July 18, 2026
Everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody is finally coming to Norwich.
Prepare for a night filled with laughter, surprises and a touch of the risqué.
Karl Minns: A Quick Dip in the Yare | August 25 – 30, 2026
Have you seen the news in Norfolk this year? Prince Andrew, Pigeons, Poltergeists – this yare’s all bin a bit waird, hentut?
Time, then, for Karl Minns (The Nimmo Twins, She Go Looks Back...) to make like a shoplifter who can’t afford gravy and ‘take stock’.
Grace Campbell: The Lady is a Tramp | September 17, 2026
Grace Campbell is loud and anxious, spiritual and materialistic, graceful and … a disgrace.
When the world wants her to be easily defined, Grace instead asks: why can’t she be everything at once?
Don’t Dilly Dally: Breathing New Life Into Classic Music Hall | October 5, 2026
“Don’t Dilly Dally” and book tickets as the show returns to Norwich Playhouse for this acclaimed and popular afternoon of songs and laughter.
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years | October 6, 2026
One of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic.
Paul Foot: The Future | October 16, 2026
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown, Paul Foot, is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? | November 12, 2026
The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show.
You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough. But what happened to that part in the middle?
Kiell Smith Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro | November 23, 2026
Following a huge debut national tour and sold-out runs across London and Edinburgh, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is bringing his smash hit improv show back to Norwich Theatre Playhouse.
Featuring a celebrity guest every night, a cast of the UK's best improvisers and stories from the audience to inspire the comedy.
The Wonder of Stevie at Christmas | December 1, 2026
The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder.
Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of back-to-back hits.
Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll | December 2, 2026
The breakout star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is embarking on her first-ever stand-up tour.
Expect a lot of laughs, stereotype-smashing, and to fall side-splittingly in love with this knock-out comic who is destined for stardom.
The Crooners Christmas Special | December 3, 2026
Superbly original, hilariously festive and bursting with seasonal cheer, The Crooners Christmas Special is the ultimate Christmas comedy music show.
Packed with laugh-out-loud antics, sharp one-liners, and a dazzling dose of Big Band swing, it’s a festive treat like no other.
Step Into Christmas - A celebration of Christmas music by John Osborne | December 6, 2026
From Slade, Mariah and The Pogues to Ukrainian carols and brass bands, John Osborne’s Step Into Christmas tells the stories behind popular favourite Christmas songs.
Blending live storytelling with carefully chosen audio, this is a show celebrating the well-known classics and the hidden gems that soundtrack our Decembers.
What Wood Victoria Do? | March 12, 2027
How have we all survived the past decade without Victoria Wood's observational wit and wisdom?
Armed with a collection of brilliant songs from Victoria Wood’s songbook, Paulus The Cabaret Geek is on hand to help us find answers.
Amy Gledhill: Thanks For Having Me | March 18, 2027
Join the Taskmaster alumnus, Last One Laughing’s cruellest red card, and co-host of smash-hit podcasts Single Ladies In Your Area and Northern News on her brand new tour, as she brings her trademark offbeat storytelling and chaotic charm to audiences across the country.
Jon Culshaw: Me, Myself & Others | April 18, 2027
Jon Culshaw is taking to the road with a brand-new show for 2027.
Join the star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers as he takes you on a whistle-stop tour through an array of famous voices in an evening of stand-up, stories, sketches and song.
Rock of Ages presented by Threshold Theatre Company | June 9 – 13, 2027
Threshold Theatre Company return to the Norwich Theatre Playhouse with Rock of Ages, the outrageously fun, feel-good musical comedy packed with big hair, big dreams and even bigger rock anthems.
Set on LA’s legendary Sunset Strip, this electrifying show follows aspiring rocker Drew and small-town girl Sherrie as they chase fame, love and rock ’n’ roll glory at the Bourbon Room.
MC Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby | June 23, 2027
When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) revealed he was adopted. His two famous dads helped him ascend to the top of the rap game.
He now embarks on a quest to find his biological family, the only way he knows how: by performing an evening of improvised hip hop comedy based on audience suggestions.
Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Amazons | August 1, 2026
A recent sell-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Amazons presents a compelling and mesmerising retelling of the stories of women from the world’s largest forest.
Saria Callas | September 18, 2026
Already a bottle of red in, Saria reminisces about her experiences of childhood to womanhood.
We revisit Tehran, the school bus parties, the wannabe prayer-caller and the secret acts of rebellion at the all-girls’ school.
Man or Bear | September 25, 2026
In the shadow of male violence, three women move towards an inevitable act - but this isn’t the killer’s story.
Man or Bear is a bold, darkly comic reflection on fear and female solidarity.
Red Robin’s Winter Song | October 26 – 27, 2026
Brought to life by Tutti Frutti Productions, Red Robin’s Winter Song is a gentle, joy-filled play perfect for young children and their families.
From award-winning writer Manjeet Mann, this enchanting story follows one small but brave Red Robin who stays behind as the other woodland animals prepare for winter.
Flotsam | October 28, 2026
When a curious child discovers a mysterious camera washed up on the beach, the photos inside reveal a chain of children linked across time and space and an extraordinary underwater world.
Building on OperaUpClose’s reputation for creating “spell-binding, magical, inventive theatre” for children and their parents, Flotsam brings David Wiesner’s much-loved picture book to life.
A Tale of Us | October 31, 2026
Blending drama and multi-sensory play in a relaxed, beautifully designed environment, this is a celebration of the wonder and challenges of new parenthood, with a guided Stay and Play session after the show.
For parents with babies aged 0–18 months.
Adam Riches is Sean Bean in ‘How the Bean Saved Christmas’ | December 12 2026
Last Christmas, he gave you his heart. But the very next year, you gave it away.
So now The Bean is back. Back with more chaos. Back with more buffoonery. Back to save Christmas, once and for all.
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