Cultivated

When Winston Went To War With The Wireless

James Goffin — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:29:57 +0000

Politics and broadcasting clash – for the first but by no means the last time – in this period drama on the origins of the BBC.

High Society

James Goffin — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:34:58 +0000

This superlative production of High Society starts with a traditional take on the show and weaves in smart surprises that put it in an upper class of its own.

Twelfth Night

James Goffin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:44:28 +0000

Shakespeare’s curiously cruel comedy is given a lively reimaging by touring theatre troupe The Pantaloons.

3 Migrant Women

James Goffin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:47:50 +0000

This new drama mixing the stories of three women travelling to England is emotionally charged, but lacks narrative clarity.

Casting for Suffragette musical tour confirmed

Cultivated — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:55:40 +0000

The full cast of the touring version of Sylvia – a musical based on the life Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst – has been announced ahead of its visit to Norwich in October.

Twin concerts bring classical Indian music to Norwich

Cultivated — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:39:46 +0000

A festival of Indian music will see two concerts at Norwich’s St Andrews Hall as part of a returning festival.

From the East End to the East Coast

Cultivated — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:22:42 +0000

Cole Porter’s glamorous and hit-laden musical High Society is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of a UK tour this month, with Call the Midwife star Helen George as its leading lady.

Greek myth with modern themes tours

Cultivated — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:37:05 +0000

The Greek mythological tale of the sorceress Medea is being brought to modern audiences with an emphasis on its contemporary relevance.

Matilda The Musical

James Goffin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:42:32 +0000

Matilda The Musical is that very rare thing: a flawless theatre show.

The All-New Summer Show 2026

James Goffin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:48:27 +0000

The Pavilion Pub is open – and almost anything can happen – in this packed variety show for the summer season.

Breaking The Code

James Goffin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:49:01 +0000

The story of master codebreaker Alan Turing is told with controlled brilliance in this well-crafted drama.

When We Are Married

James Goffin — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:09:59 +0000

This tale of upstanding Yorkshire folk discovering a surprising secret offers a gentle comedy with hints of a darker underbelly.

The Head That Bears

James Goffin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:48:51 +0000

God plays dice, Death tells stories – at least they do in this surreal grown up fairy tale.

Mamma Mia!

James Goffin — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:26:33 +0000

Mammia Mia! has probably the largest format programme I’ve ever seen. While that may seem an odd thing to focus on for the review of a musical, it matters because this is more than theatre: it’s a phenomenon.

Kanpur: 1857

James Goffin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:37:29 +0000

A dark chapter in the history of India and British is told with grace – and a surprising amount of comedy – in this confidently-staged piece of storytelling.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

James Goffin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:42:06 +0000

Is there anyone that doesn’t know the twist to The Picture of Dorian Gray? Oscar Wilde’s gothic novel has such an assured place in our culture, that it should give a theatrical adaptation a lot of licence.

Tom Brace Saws Himself In Half

James Goffin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:05:02 +0000

When you boil it down, most magic is either guessing a right answer, or making something appear, disappear, or do something it shouldn’t be able to: the rest is the presentation. And Tom Brace presents with an infectious joy.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

James Goffin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:55:24 +0000

John Le Carré’s brand of Cold War espionage thriller has generated best-selling books and some iconic screen adaptations – but until now it hasn’t made it to the stage.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

James Goffin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:40:55 +0000

Parody meets en pointe perfection in this softly satirical take on classical ballet, now in its 50th year.

Beautiful Thing

James Goffin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:59:39 +0000

Love that’s fresh and still unspoiled: that’s the core of this wickedly funny and quietly affecting drama.