Norwich – Cultivated

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.

Coriolanus

James Goffin — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:12:38 +0000

Machiavellian politics meets military might in this bold and modernising reimagining of Shakespeare’s Roman drama.

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

James Goffin — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:27:33 +0000

The Oxford detective was a mainstay of British TV for more than a decade, and now 25 years on Morse has returned in a new story written specially for stage.

First 2026 NNF tickets on sale

Cultivated — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:22:47 +0000

The first shows of the 2026 Norfolk and Norwich Festival have been announced, with tickets going on public sale tomorrow.

Northern Ballet: Merlin

James Goffin — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:27:33 +0000

It’s one of the country’s oldest stories – the mysterious wizard that put King Arthur on the throne – and Merlin’s early life is given a unique twist in this ballet revival.

Fix me up comes to The Garage

Cultivated — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:43:17 +0000

A show about family breakups, trying to make things better, learning car maintenance and choosing the right shade of lipstick to do it is heading to Norwich’s The Garage next week.

Off the cuff comedy troupe returns

Cultivated — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:47:42 +0000

Improvised comedy group Insert Laughter Here are returning to Norwich for what they have described as an “epic season finale” rounding off a busy 2025 and celebrating their seventh year of side-splitting shows.

War Horse

James Goffin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:50:23 +0000

This story of a boy and his horse, separated by war, is a visually spectacular piece of storytelling – dominated by intricate and impressive puppeteering.

Carl Donnelly: Another Round

James Goffin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:41:27 +0000

The tour title might suggest a laddie show but Carl Donnelly’s wild days are (mostly) passed: this is more like a fun pub catch-up with an old friend.

The House of Bernarda Alba

James Goffin — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:11:39 +0000

Much is unseen and unsaid in this all-female drama of death, morality, and politics.

New tour a tonic for Carl

Cultivated — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:40:24 +0000

Last year Carl Donnelly did a show about how much he’s enjoying life. Then life decided to challenge him on that.

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.

Lovesong

James Goffin — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:49:51 +0000

This series of snapshots through a couple’s life together is a softly-delivered sucker punch, packed with emotion and unexpected twists.

Norwich Hamlets

James Goffin — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:17:49 +0000

Shakespeare’s most ponderous play serves as inspiration for five short performances in this joint community project from Norwich Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Hamilton: An American Musical

James Goffin — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:58:39 +0000

It seems spectacularly unlikely that a musical about establishing the fledging United States’ financial system would become a worldwide hit – but somehow that is (sort of) the story of Hamilton.

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.

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.