Musical – Cultivated

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.

Hamilton: An American Musical

James Goffin — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:58:39 +0000

It seems spectacularly unlikely that a musical about establishing the fledging United States’ financial system would become a worldwide hit – but somehow that is (sort of) the story of Hamilton.

Gypsy

James Goffin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:52:49 +0000

The story of one of American’s most notorious performers is the focus of this Sondheim-scripted musical.

Fiddler on the Roof

James Goffin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:34:59 +0000

It might sound slightly odd to say that a musical focuses on the music – but not every one does.

Space Hamlet

James Goffin — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:30:53 +0000

Welcome to a glam rock musical of infinite jest: Hamlet in space, with a green alien Polonius, airlock accidents, and a chorus line of floating puppets.

The Sleeping Beauty

James Goffin — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:00:31 +0000

This showcase for young talent offers a new take on The Sleeping Beauty, swapping woodland slumber for cryogenic freezing and a prince for an iPad-wielding arctic explorer.

How to Win Against History

James Goffin — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:47:48 +0000

At several points in this show we’re reminded that back when its protagonist was alive, gay meant happy. And in that sense, it’s a perfect epithet.

Les Misérables – Let the People Sing

James Goffin — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:26:00 +0000

The story of punishment, redemption, and rebellion has become a worldwide phenomenon since its debut in Paris in 1980, and this week’s run in Norwich shows why.

Dear Evan Hansen

James Goffin — Tue, 13 May 2025 22:56:57 +0000

Ten years on from its debut this modern and original musical has garnered a dedicated following – and an incredibly talented cast.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

James Goffin — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:29:49 +0000

The coat of many colours is back and as splendid as ever in this touring production of the show that launched Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s careers.

Calamity Jane

James Goffin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:35:10 +0000

Grab a sarsaparilla and settle in for a 50s flashback with this all-singing, all-dancing stage adaptation of Calamity Jane.

Singin’ In The Rain

James Goffin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:10:35 +0000

What do you do to celebrate turning 100? Make it rain in a theatre, apparently.

Beauty and the Beast

James Goffin — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:11:18 +0000

Daft jokes, silly songs, and plenty of audience participation are the order of the day in this rambunctious panto production.

Aladdin

James Goffin — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:21:37 +0000

Panto needs a glorious buzz of energy, dance, music, and comedy – and this year’s outing at Norwich Theatre Royal delivers them all.

Come From Away

James Goffin — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:47:56 +0000

The remarkable story of how a small town on the edge of the Atlantic became a temporary home to 7000 stranded air passengers is celebrated in this charming and funny musical.

A Chorus Line

James Goffin — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:23:05 +0000

For a Broadway musical about Broadway musicals – and in particular the tough life of the rank and file casts – A Chorus Line has had some surprising success since its debut nearly 30 years ago.

The Highwayman

James Goffin — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:38:17 +0000

One of the nation’s favourite poems has become the inspiration for a new musical, premiering at Norwich Theatre Playhouse.

& Juliet

James Goffin — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:20:54 +0000

One of the Bard’s most famous plays is turned on its head in a hit-packed musical at Norwich Theatre this week.