Cultivated

The Woman Who Shot People Too Much

James Goffin — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:33:48 +0000

Silliness abounds in this first extended outing for Mona Ravona, Norwich’s most effective (and possibly only) film noir private detective.

To Kill A Mockingbird

James Goffin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:18:51 +0000

There aren’t many perfect plays – but this comes achingly close. Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic parable on racism and the struggle for human decency powerfully translates the story for modern audiences.

The Gondoliers

James Goffin — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:47:07 +0000

This charming production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Venetian romp is more bridge of highs than sighs.

Female Transport

James Goffin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:47:08 +0000

Six woman are sentenced to transportation to Australia in this gritty tale of 19th century justice, set entirely within the ship that will deliver their fate.

Faith Healer

James Goffin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:32:51 +0000

The confident use of chicanery is praised by one of the characters in Faith Healer – and in the form of great acting, plenty of it is on show here.

Music festival to raise funds for coastal theatre

James Goffin — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:36:55 +0000

An all-day music festival is being held to raise funds for St George’s Theatre in Great Yarmouth.

Epic new East Anglia-set drama to tour region

Cultivated — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:07:16 +0000

An epic family drama about the boundaries of love and devotion in the age of climate catastrophe is to tour the region, brought to the stage by an all-East Anglian creative team.

Inter-generational play refreshed for new tour

Cultivated — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:23:40 +0000

A play inspired by real life experiences is returning for a tour of Norfolk and Suffolk venues.

Pun-laden film noir premieres in Norwich

Cultivated — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:07:55 +0000

Norfolk sketch company the Earlham Bus Incident is producing its first full length production, putting a comic twist on the film noir genre.

Here & Now

James Goffin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:05 +0000

Break out the Smirnoff Ice and the sparkles – the Steps musical has landed in Norwich, with a nostalgic and slightly nuts show.

Rob Rouse: Funny Bones

James Goffin — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:06:30 +0000

In a six and a half minute opening song to Rob Rouse’s two-hour set he warns that he enjoys things that go on for too long – and whatever else, he’s not joking about that.

The Red Shoes

James Goffin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:24 +0000

The fairy tale and film get a new life in this 10-year revival of Matthew Bourne’s love letter to stage and screen.

Priscilla, Queen of The Desert

James Goffin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:56:07 +0000

In the story, Priscilla is a battered bus – but this production of Priscilla is a juggernaut of sparkles, songs, and stunning visuals.

Top Hat

James Goffin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:28 +0000

Packed with some of Irving Berlin’s finest songs, a fluffy romantic comedy storyline, and the opportunity for more sequins and dance than you can shake a black cane at Top Hat should be a sparkling affair.

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift

James Goffin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:14:47 +0000

This ribald romp is a perfectly pitched adaptation of the classic TV series, fully aware of its own absurdity and offering audiences a murderously good time.

Hamlet

James Goffin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:36:47 +0000

There’s no risk that Rupert Goold’s production of Hamlet for the Royal Shakespeare Company might “lose the name of action”: it comes in at a rapid-fire two and a half hours, with the events of the play condensed into just one evening.

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.

Jenny Foulds: Life Learnings of a Nonsensical Human

James Goffin — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:08:57 +0000

The beats and the birdsong are constant threads in this lyrical memoir from performance poet Jenny Foulds.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

James Goffin — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:41:35 +0000

The classic socialist novel is given a partial reboot in this blunt tale of the workers and the wealthy.

Farming epidemic takes centre stage

Cultivated — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:30:16 +0000

Set to the backdrop of the 2001 foot and mouth crisis, And Then Come The Nightjars is the latest in-house production at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.