News – Cultivated

Revamp plans for Norwich venue

Cultivated — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:43:46 +0000

Plans for a major revamp of Norwich’s Playhouse have been submitted to the city council.

Superbowl show explores attitudes to black female role models

Cultivated — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:32:22 +0000

A show exploring the aftermath of a famous ‘wardrobe malfunction’ is heading to three venues in the region.

Festival unveils 17 days of events

Cultivated — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:13:12 +0000

This year’s Norfolk & Norwich Festival will feature over 100 events – including 20 free shows – at venues reaching from King’s Lynn to Lowestoft.

Early gig for Swaffham artist in residence

Cultivated — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:06 +0000

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.

Glorious! comedy’s Suffolk stop

Cultivated — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:01:58 +0000

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.

Hat-trick of ballet for Valentine’s weekend

Cultivated — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:42:50 +0000

Lovers of classical ballet can pick from a trio of shows in Ipswich over the Valentine’s weekend.

Spy thriller to play Norwich and Cambridge

Cultivated — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:01:59 +0000

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.

Groundbreaking choir return with new work for Norwich’s Octagon Chapel

Cultivated — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:35:59 +0000

The groundbreaking Voice Project Choir returns to Norwich in January for two concerts at the city’s Octagon Chapel.

Post Office drama comes to region’s theatres

Cultivated — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:23:38 +0000

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.

Venue marks 30th anniversary

Cultivated — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:42:47 +0000

Norwich’s Playhouse venue has marked the 30th anniversary of its opening.

First 2026 NNF tickets on sale

Cultivated — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:22:47 +0000

The first shows of the 2026 Norfolk and Norwich Festival have been announced, with tickets going on public sale tomorrow.

KlangHaus to mark the yearly orbit with intimate shows

Cultivated — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:12:37 +0000

Ground-breaking Norfolk based performance collective KlangHaus will bring a new version of their The Big Loop show to Norwich over the new year period – including a specially extended year-straddling performance for New Year’s Eve.

Fix me up comes to The Garage

Cultivated — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:43:17 +0000

A show about family breakups, trying to make things better, learning car maintenance and choosing the right shade of lipstick to do it is heading to Norwich’s The Garage next week.

Off the cuff comedy troupe returns

Cultivated — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:47:42 +0000

Improvised comedy group Insert Laughter Here are returning to Norwich for what they have described as an “epic season finale” rounding off a busy 2025 and celebrating their seventh year of side-splitting shows.

East Anglian debut for prison-inspired play

James Goffin — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:54:41 +0000

A new play inspired by a 15-year career teaching in prisons is being performed across East Anglia as part of its debut run.

No lenten entertainment: the Norwich Hamlets

Cultivated — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:59:58 +0000

Six performances inspired by Hamlet and co-created by locals and the Royal Shakespeare Company are coming to Norwich.

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.