From Broadway and West End hit musical Hairspray to comedian Hugh Dennis, these are the newly-announced shows for Norwich Theatre venues.

Norwich Theatre shows go on sale to the public on the last Friday of each month, which next falls on January 26.

Norwich Theatre Friends and Ambassadors enjoy priority access, plus extra benefits such as half-price first-night dramas.

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Book tickets to performances at Norwich Theatre Royal, the Playhouse and Stage Two at norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 630000.

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Rush – A Joyous Jamaican Journey | May 30 2024

The story of the Windrush Generation and reggae - find out how this genre of music took the world by storm. Narrated and written by John Simmit and featuring the JA Reggae Band.

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time | June 1 2024 

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as tragedy plus time. Join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

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Keith Brymer-Jones Live: Life, Clay and Everything | June 12 2024

Dancer, frontman in an almost-famous band and judge on Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down. How did all that happen? 

Brian Butterfield | June 16 2024

Brian believes that every failure is just an opportunity to learn a new lesson. Having opened and closed several businesses, Brian has learnt more than 1,000 lessons.

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Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe | September 8 2024

Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn't going to vote for a British Indian prime minister. 

Here You Come Again | October 8 – 12 2024

Packed with classic songs such as Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You and Here You Come Again, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard Dolly Parton fan.

Singin' in the Rain - Presented by Norfolk & Norwich Operatic Society | January 28 – February 1 2025

Singin' in the Rain captures the Hollywood movie transition from silent pictures to the new talkies, following film co-stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. 

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Hairspray | February 10 – 15 2025

This feel-good musical is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes and dizzying dance routines. Featuring songs including Welcome To The 60s, You Can't Stop The Beat and Good Morning Baltimore. 

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Kevin Quantum: Momentum | May 10 2024

Kevin swings effortlessly from edge-of-your-seat astonishment to belly laughs – culminating with the 'flaming cannonball' illusion.

The Pantaloons Present: The Importance of Being Earnest | May 21 – 22 2024

Wilde's comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.

The HandleBards: The Comedy of Errors | May 25 2024

Join the troupe at Norwich Theatre Playhouse for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.

Fin Taylor: Ask Your Mother | June 8 2024 – Extra date added

Fin Taylor returns with his new stand-up show, fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet.

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Punt & Dennis | June 10 2024

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years. Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best.

The Adam Buxton Podcast | June 18 – 19 2024

Ramble along with comedian and writer Adam Buxton as he heads out on his first-ever live podcast tour.

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Camille O'Sullivan | September 6 2024

Chameleon-like on stage, Camille will perform songs and stories about loss, love, joy, light and darkness.

Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn | November 10 – 11 2024

Award-deserving German comedy ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change.

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Lou Sanders | Mar 29 2025

"A deep, dumb show for the masses." Sanders is a champion of Channel 4's Taskmaster and co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable on Dave. 

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Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi | March 29 2024

Award-winning sketch duo Grubby Little Mitts are bringing their latest show to Norwich. 

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Rotten | April 20 2024

Rotten is a rollercoaster full of hilarious and scary twists and turns. Three young regional actresses are struggling to survive in London. 

Cerys Bradley: Not Overthinking Things | May 25 2024

Did Cerys cause their parents' divorce? Are they too mean to their work colleagues? In this surreal and silly interactive stand-up show/birthday party, you get to decide.

Ten in the Bed | May 26 2024

Join the boat-bed's disparate crew as they dream up playful tales of pirates, misunderstood sharks and fishing trips that hook some unexpected catches.