Cultivated

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.

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.

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.

The Midnight Bell

James Goffin — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:15:56 +0000

The Midnight Bell offers a seductive slice of 1930s Soho, served up through Matthew Bourne’s signature sharply characterised dance.

The Exoplanets

James Goffin — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 22:23:18 +0000

This world premiere performance mixed music and science in a high concept but very human production that took us to the outer reaches of space, and the inner lives of its protagonists.

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.

Ladies Day

James Goffin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:59:18 +0000

Four women take a step outside their normal lives in this lively comedy drama.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charley’s Aunt

James Goffin — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:11:43 +0000

Two sets of young lovers get caught up in an elaborate pretence in this 130-year old farce that – pre-decimal currency references asides – mostly holds up to modern scrutiny.

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.

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.