Cultivated – Cultivated https://www.cultivated.org.uk Arts and entertainment for East Anglia Sat, 09 May 2026 14:59:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-32x32.png Cultivated – Cultivated https://www.cultivated.org.uk 32 32 Theatre launches search for Neverland’s lost children https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/theatre-launches-search-for-neverlands-lost-children/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/theatre-launches-search-for-neverlands-lost-children/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 16:16:26 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3847 Norwich Theatre is on the lookout for the young stars to join the junior cast of its 2026 pantomime, The All New Adventures of Peter Pan.

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Don’t stress, Ian’s coming https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/dont-stress-ians-coming/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/dont-stress-ians-coming/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 15:43:47 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3844 Comedian Ian Smith is mid-way through a UK tour, coming to Norwich Arts Centre on 26 May. We caught up with him to talk about the tour and more.

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Epic new East Anglia-set drama to tour region https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/epic-new-east-anglia-set-drama-to-tour-region/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/epic-new-east-anglia-set-drama-to-tour-region/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:07:16 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3801 An epic family drama about the boundaries of love and devotion in the age of climate catastrophe is to tour the region, brought to the stage by an all-East Anglian creative team.

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Inter-generational play refreshed for new tour https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/inter-generational-play-refreshed-for-new-tour/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/inter-generational-play-refreshed-for-new-tour/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:23:40 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3798 A play inspired by real life experiences is returning for a tour of Norfolk and Suffolk venues.

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Pun-laden film noir premieres in Norwich https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/pun-laden-film-noir-premieres-in-norwich/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/pun-laden-film-noir-premieres-in-norwich/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:07:55 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3790 Norfolk sketch company the Earlham Bus Incident is producing its first full length production, putting a comic twist on the film noir genre.

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Farming epidemic takes centre stage https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/farming-epidemic-takes-centre-stage/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/farming-epidemic-takes-centre-stage/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:30:16 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3728 Set to the backdrop of the 2001 foot and mouth crisis, And Then Come The Nightjars is the latest in-house production at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

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Real-life experiences inspire focus on men’s mental health https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/real-life-experiences-inspire-focus-on-mens-mental-health/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/real-life-experiences-inspire-focus-on-mens-mental-health/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:04:46 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3718 A new production debuting at venues in Sheringham and Norwich has taken its inspiration from real-life mental health issues to create a new show of movement and drama.

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Revamp plans for Norwich venue https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/revamp-plans-for-norwich-venue/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/revamp-plans-for-norwich-venue/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:43:46 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3706 Plans for a major revamp of Norwich’s Playhouse have been submitted to the city council.

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Superbowl show explores attitudes to black female role models https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/superbowl-show-explores-attitudes-to-black-female-role-models/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/superbowl-show-explores-attitudes-to-black-female-role-models/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:32:22 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3703 A show exploring the aftermath of a famous ‘wardrobe malfunction’ is heading to three venues in the region.

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Festival unveils 17 days of events https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/festival-unveils-17-days-of-events/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/festival-unveils-17-days-of-events/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:13:12 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3695 This year’s Norfolk & Norwich Festival will feature over 100 events – including 20 free shows – at venues reaching from King’s Lynn to Lowestoft.

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Early gig for Swaffham artist in residence https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/early-gig-for-swaffham-artist-in-residence/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/early-gig-for-swaffham-artist-in-residence/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:06 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3675 A Norfolk market town is to get its own artist in residence as part of a summer festival – with an early gig ahead of the main May programme.

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Glorious! comedy’s Suffolk stop https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/glorious-comedys-suffolk-stop/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/glorious-comedys-suffolk-stop/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:01:58 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3672 A biographical comedy based on the life of the ‘worst singer in the world’ is heading to Ipswich as part of a 20th anniversary UK tour.

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Hat-trick of ballet for Valentine’s weekend https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/hat-trick-of-ballet-for-valentines-weekend/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/hat-trick-of-ballet-for-valentines-weekend/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:42:50 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3668 Lovers of classical ballet can pick from a trio of shows in Ipswich over the Valentine’s weekend.

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“Like Hamlet, without the bloodbath finale” https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/like-hamlet-without-the-bloodbath-finale/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2026/like-hamlet-without-the-bloodbath-finale/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:18:37 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3661 The resident company at Norwich’s Maddermarket Theatre is preparing a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. We caught up with the play’s director Phil Davey and theatre trustee Tony Fullwood to find out more.

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Spy thriller to play Norwich and Cambridge https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/spy-thriller-to-play-norwich-and-cambridge/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/spy-thriller-to-play-norwich-and-cambridge/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:01:59 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3643 An adaptation of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is set to visit East Anglia as part of its UK tour later this year.

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Groundbreaking choir return with new work for Norwich’s Octagon Chapel https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/groundbreaking-choir-return-with-new-work-for-norwichs-octagon-chapel/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/groundbreaking-choir-return-with-new-work-for-norwichs-octagon-chapel/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:35:59 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3632 The groundbreaking Voice Project Choir returns to Norwich in January for two concerts at the city’s Octagon Chapel.

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Post Office drama comes to region’s theatres https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/post-office-drama-comes-to-regions-theatres/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2026/post-office-drama-comes-to-regions-theatres/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:23:38 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3629 The shocking story of the Post Office scandal – and the real life experiences of one of the shopkeepers caught up in it – is explored in a new drama touring East Anglia in February and March.

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Venue marks 30th anniversary https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2025/venue-marks-30th-anniversary/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2025/venue-marks-30th-anniversary/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:42:47 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3623 Norwich’s Playhouse venue has marked the 30th anniversary of its opening.

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‘Hilariously unhinged’ Austen-inspired show tours in 2026 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2025/hilariously-unhinged-austen-inspired-show-tours-in-2026/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/interviews/2025/hilariously-unhinged-austen-inspired-show-tours-in-2026/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:42:23 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3580 Just in time for the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth Rosalie Minnitt is touring her comedy show Clementine across the UK.

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First 2026 NNF tickets on sale https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2025/first-2026-nnf-tickets-on-sale/ https://www.cultivated.org.uk/news/2025/first-2026-nnf-tickets-on-sale/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:22:47 +0000 https://www.cultivated.org.uk/?p=3561 The first shows of the 2026 Norfolk and Norwich Festival have been announced, with tickets going on public sale tomorrow.

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