Norwich Playhouse – Cultivated

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.

Flashdance: The Musical

James Goffin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:44:27 +0000

The surprise 1980s film hit about a welder and wannabee dancer at a Pittsburgh steel mill is given a comic overhaul in this fun musical reworking.

Natural Behaviour

James Goffin — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:16:28 +0000

Perceptions of what it means to be natural and normal are open to challenge in this series of vignettes coordinated by duo Thick & Tight.

Crossing The Line

James Goffin — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:47:56 +0000

The dark world of teenage drug dealing is brought into sharp relief in this fast moving and energetic production.

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.

Ray O’Leary: Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!

James Goffin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:13:40 +0000

Looking like – in his words – the deputy manager of a charity shop – Ray O’Leary shuffles out to face a sold out Norwich Playhouse crowd.

Revamp plans for Norwich venue

Cultivated — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:43:46 +0000

Plans for a major revamp of Norwich’s Playhouse have been submitted to the city council.

Geoff Norcott

James Goffin — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:24:02 +0000

A trip to see a self-described basic bloke comic might not be everyone’s idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day – but it was tempting enough to nearly fill Ipswich’s Corn Exchange.

Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For

James Goffin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:06:48 +0000

The joys – and otherwise – of parenting are central stage for Janine Harouni’s new tour, kicking off its 13-date run with a night at the Norwich Theatre Playhouse.

Post Office drama comes to region’s theatres

Cultivated — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:23:38 +0000

The shocking story of the Post Office scandal – and the real life experiences of one of the shopkeepers caught up in it – is explored in a new drama touring East Anglia in February and March.

Venue marks 30th anniversary

Cultivated — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:42:47 +0000

Norwich’s Playhouse venue has marked the 30th anniversary of its opening.

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.

The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return

James Goffin — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:32:01 +0000

Teenage kicks are writ large and loud in this boisterous, creative, and at times touching tale of two Luton lads and their complex relationship with home, in all its stripes.

Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters

James Goffin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:01:53 +0000

These are troubled times, says Josie Long in her new touring show – but things have long been weird, and perhaps we should use that as an excuse to live and to celebrate.

Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience

James Goffin — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:45:16 +0000

The heyday of rock’n’roll spanned the Atlantic and left a legacy of dozens of great tunes – and Rave On is a whistlestop tour through many of them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Show Pony

James Goffin — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:58:03 +0000

If there was ever any doubt rules were made to be broken, Show Pony proves the point.