News – Cultivated

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.

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.