Cultivated

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.

Ballet BC

James Goffin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:53:13 +0000

An imposing group of hooded figures clamber from the auditorium on to the stage in the first of this double bill of performances by Ballet BC.

Edgeland

James Goffin — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:53:46 +0000

A nature walk and an unsolved disappearance collide in this mystical and mysterious new production set and performed on the edge of the city centre.

Foxfinder

James Goffin — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:56:04 +0000

A strange and disturbing dystopian world unfurls in this gripping and unsettling thriller.

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.

Ella Frears

James Goffin — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:30:55 +0000

I have a new poetry crush, and her name is Ella Frears.

Alex McAleer: Mind Reader

James Goffin — Wed, 21 May 2025 23:04:22 +0000

Pity poor audience member Kai: he tried his best to outfox Alex McAleer, but he never stood a chance.

Songs of the Bulbul

James Goffin — Wed, 21 May 2025 22:35:43 +0000

This new dance work offers a mesmerising combination of movement and myth, inspired by the ancient Sufi story of a nightingale held in captivity.

Rachel Long

James Goffin — Tue, 20 May 2025 23:57:05 +0000

There was a moment before Rachel Long’s penultimate poem that she took a beat, and you could almost hear the calculation being made: should I do this one?

Jane Eyre

James Goffin — Tue, 20 May 2025 23:24:02 +0000

The delight is in the detail in this stirring and emotional ballet adaptation of Brontë’s Jane Eyre.

Rock Charmer and Night Flyer

James Goffin — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:44:46 +0000

Two mysterious and surreal stories are captivatingly told in this double-header performance by The Paper Cinema at Norwich Puppet Theatre.

Vincent Gambini: Close-Up

James Goffin — Sat, 17 May 2025 12:48:17 +0000

This is perfect: from start to finish Vincent Gambini’s Close-Up one-on-one show is a extravagantly simple slice of, well, magic.

Nabihah Iqbal

James Goffin — Fri, 16 May 2025 22:47:24 +0000

As part of her between songs chat Nabihah Iqbal mentioned how impressed she was that Norwich has (or had) 52 churches – so hopefully she’ll appreciate this description of her gig being something of a curate’s egg.