News – Cultivated

King of infinite space: Hamlet heads for the stars

Cultivated — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:31:17 +0000

A new musical premiering in Norwich is putting Shakespeare in space, with a ‘space-Viking-rock-opera’ take on Hamlet.

You could be in panto: oh yes, you could!

James Goffin — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:09:56 +0000

Norwich Theatre is on the lookout for budding performers to be a part of the junior ensemble for its 2025 panto, Cinderella.

Sewell Barn announces new season

James Goffin — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:26:32 +0000

From Shakespeare to South London council estate, Norwich’s Sewell Barn Theatre has announced its new programme of plays.

Auschwitz poetry mixes with music in unique event

James Goffin — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:45:00 +0000

The work of a poet who perished after being transported to Auschwitz inspires a unique event of music this autumn.

Nature reserve to host quirky mystery play

James Goffin — Sun, 11 May 2025 13:44:33 +0000

A nature reserve on the edge of Norwich is the inspiration and stage for a new production this month.

Our picks of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival

James Goffin — Mon, 05 May 2025 14:03:11 +0000

One of the UK’s oldest festivals kicks off its 2025 edition this week, with dozens of events around Norwich and venues across Norfolk. We’ve picked out a few festival highlights.

Outer space theatre concert to premiere in Norwich

Cultivated — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:50:15 +0000

A new show that mixes theatre, live orchestral performance, and planetarium experience will have its world premiere in Norwich in September.

From Edinburgh with love

Cultivated — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:27:39 +0000

Blockbusters and budget theatre collide in a play opening its UK tour at Norwich’s Playhouse theatre next month.

Full city festival programme unveiled

Cultivated — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Norwich’s 2025 art festival will kick off with a parade of 150 local people playing electric guitars backed by a deconstructed marching band, followed by two weeks of music, theatre, performance, and visual arts.

‘Dramedy’ takes an unusual look at dealing with grief

Cultivated — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:28:57 +0000

A new one-woman show delves into into the different stages of mourning, and puts a magic realist spin on dealing with grief.

Show offers unique cocktail of immersive dance

Cultivated — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:29:43 +0000

A night at the pub with a difference is coming to Norwich, as part of a national tour.

Trio of ballet shows starts 2025

Cultivated — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:46:59 +0000

Dance company Varna International Ballet is starting 2025 with a national tour across the UK, including dates in Ipswich and Norwich.

Girl power panto back for young audiences

Cultivated — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:26:00 +0000

A panto aimed at providing a first theatre experience is returning to the stage in Norwich.

First festival highlights revealed

Cultivated — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:10:22 +0000

Two resident artists, a new circus show, and a literary lecture are among the early highlights for the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

Wilde’s lover profiled in UK premiere

Cultivated — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:44:13 +0000

The life of Oscar Wilde’s lover Lord Alfred Douglas is profiled in a play having its UK premiere in Norwich next month.

Delia is surprise addition to panto cast

Cultivated — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:19:29 +0000

Celebrity chef and Norwich City FC superfan Delia Smith is set to appear in this year’s Norwich Theatre Royal pantomime.

Local Oscar-winner opens Norwich film fest

Cultivated — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:32:46 +0000

Norwich Film Festival has announced a special screening of the Oscar-winning film Shakespeare in Love for its opening night, bringing a touch of cinematic history and local heritage to the big screen.

KlangHaus returns for festive run

Cultivated — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:16:36 +0000

Ground-breaking Norfolk based performance collective KlangHaus will bring a brand-new version of their ‘domestic gig’ show to Norwich over the new year period.

Musical inspires food bank collection

Cultivated — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:14:07 +0000

A touring musical has inspired Norwich Theatre to ask theatregoers to replicate the community spirit of the show by donating items to a foodbank.

‘Festival’ of new musicals at Norwich city venue

Cultivated — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:50:22 +0000

A trio of new musicals inspired by popular culture are heading to Norwich Theatre Playhouse this month.