Comedy – Cultivated

Vittorio Angelone: You can’t say nothing any more

James Goffin — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:28:01 +0000

Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone came in to his double bill of Norwich Playhouse shows with two unexpected items in the bagging area: a live TV bust up with sword-carrier extraordinaire Penny Mordaunt and a hairline fracture of his ankle.

Ray O’Leary: Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!

James Goffin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:13:40 +0000

Looking like – in his words – the deputy manager of a charity shop – Ray O’Leary shuffles out to face a sold out Norwich Playhouse crowd.

Geoff Norcott

James Goffin — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:24:02 +0000

A trip to see a self-described basic bloke comic might not be everyone’s idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day – but it was tempting enough to nearly fill Ipswich’s Corn Exchange.

Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For

James Goffin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:06:48 +0000

The joys – and otherwise – of parenting are central stage for Janine Harouni’s new tour, kicking off its 13-date run with a night at the Norwich Theatre Playhouse.

Robin Hood

James Goffin — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:25:24 +0000

Can Robin Hood outwit the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, and win the heart of Maid Marion to boot? Oh no, he won’t! Oh yes, he will!

The Liar, The Bitch, and The Wardrobe

James Goffin — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:19:32 +0000

There can’t be many pantos where the audience singalong is to Girly Girl Productions’ 10 Drunk Cigarettes – but if that’s a reference you recognise, you’ll be in your element here.

Cinderella

James Goffin — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:18:58 +0000

Get ready to have a ball: Norwich Theatre’s 2025 panto is a fizzing cocktail of fun, colour, and groan-some dad jokes. In other words, perfect.

Carl Donnelly: Another Round

James Goffin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:41:27 +0000

The tour title might suggest a laddie show but Carl Donnelly’s wild days are (mostly) passed: this is more like a fun pub catch-up with an old friend.

Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters

James Goffin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:01:53 +0000

These are troubled times, says Josie Long in her new touring show – but things have long been weird, and perhaps we should use that as an excuse to live and to celebrate.

Esther Manito: Slagbomb

James Goffin — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:39:57 +0000

The main motif for this show is the Skegness Slagbomb, an unlikely cocktail made up of Jägermeister, WKD, and Iron Bru – but one apparently essential to getting through a modern UK seaside holiday.

Paul Zerdin: Jaw-drop

James Goffin — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:58:38 +0000

Ventriloquism is a largely neglected form of comedy; while there are plenty of stand ups, combining that with voice throwing and puppetry is a whole different level of skill.

Ding Dong

James Goffin — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:38:22 +0000

The 65th year of seaside rep theatre at Sheringham Little Theatre sticks to tradition with a farce – pretty much the only thing missing is the vicar.

Steve & Steff For Ever

James Goffin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:35:41 +0000

Notting Hill meets Bury St Edmunds in this seductive promenade rom com performance.

Elf Lyons: Horses

James Goffin — Sat, 24 May 2025 21:59:05 +0000

In the stand-up set that follows her main show, Elf Lyons tells of the confusion of an Australian stag do that attended Horses on the basis of a horny mis-hearing of its name.

Show Pony

James Goffin — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:58:03 +0000

If there was ever any doubt rules were made to be broken, Show Pony proves the point.

Spy Movie: The Play!

James Goffin — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:13:00 +0000

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: to watch the adventures of secret agent Jane Blonde, as she battles to save the world, and to put on a budget-stretched stage version of a spy movie.

Spin A Play

James Goffin — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:57:21 +0000

The audience and Lady Luck are in charge for this improv comedy show that sees a play ‘written’ right before your eyes.

Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites

James Goffin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:29:23 +0000

Seemingly everything is being turned into a musical these days – plays, films, even court cases – but this is something else.

Lynn Faces

James Goffin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:21:53 +0000

Under the cover of a raucous parody inspired by Alan Partridge this show delivers a heart-breaking portrayal of the effects of an abusive relationship.

Karl Minns Looks Back at 2024… With She Go and Friends

James Goffin — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:59:01 +0000

The now traditional outing for the queen of the Larkman hits all the right notes in a Norfolk-baiting 90 minutes of comedy.