From top comedians to a murder mystery, there is something for everyone in the new 2023 season line-up at Norwich Theatre Playhouse.
Catherine Cohen – February 1 2023
Catherine Cohen is best known for her hit Netflix comedy special 'The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous', which premiered earlier this year.
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show – February 13 2023
Expect exploding elephant toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies.
The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show – February 16 2023
Award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas and world champion beatboxer Hobbit bring a brand-new show packed with interactive jokes and epic sounds created by you.
Stefan Gates: Rude Science – February 18 2023
Stefan Gates’ explosive new 2023 show reveals everything you always wanted to know about the revolting (but vital) science that no-one ever talks about.
Sons of Mark – February 19 2023
Sons of Mark are Norwich-based brothers Glen and Owen Spooner. Their music has superb storytelling lyrics and incredible harmonies.
Good Grief by Ugly Bucket – February 23 2023
Award-winning physical comedy company Ugly Bucket processes the death of a friend using outrageous clowning, personal testimony and a techno soundtrack.
Flat and the Curves – February 25 2023
Dressed in sequins, the award-winning divas deliver self-penned songs that celebrate sex and sisterhood.
Connecting Cultures - Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino – February 28 2023
This seven-piece band with their dancer are the leading exponents in a new wave of young performers re-inventing Southern Italy’s Pizzica musical and dance traditions.
Something About George – The George Harrison Story – March 2 2023
A musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle, the 2023 tour celebrates what would have been George’s 80th birthday.
Connecting Cultures - Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Party – March 5 2023
Chand Ali Khan Qawwal and Party perform the art of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis.
Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons – March 8 2023
Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants and thrilling musical interludes.
The City and The Town – March 10 -11 2023
When Ben returns home to his father’s funeral after 13 years away, he is confronted with uncomfortable truths about the past, present and future.
Suzi Ruffell: Snappy – March 24 2023
Suzi's brand new show, Snappy, is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without becoming mumsy) and still worrying about everything.
Joe Wells: I Am Autistic – March 30 2023
This is a show about identity, neurodiversity and the pressures of finding social media fame.
Solve-Along A Murder She Wrote – March 31 2023
Cult hit event Solve-Along A Murder She Wrote comes to Norwich, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Broadway Malady”.
The Noise Next Door: Mysterious Mansion of Mystery – April 6 2023 – 2:30pm
Take a tour of the world’s most bewildering building with comedy heavyweights The Noise Next Door.
The Noise Next Door: Hometown Heroes – April 6 2023 – 7:30pm
The Noise Next Door will take your suggestions of the best, worst and downright weirdest things about Norwich.
The Squirrels Last Ta Da – April 7 2023
First formed in 2015, Mrs. C and MSK have taken venues by storm with their unique brand of craziness and they even appeared on The X Factor.
Joss Arnott’s Tin Man – April 14 – 16 2023
Joss Arnott Dance presents a magical new retelling of a classic story, seen through the rusty eyes of the Tin Man.
Rosie Kay - 5 Soldiers by K2CO – April 20 -22 2023
In 2008, choreographer Rosie Kay joined the 4th Battalion The Rifles, to watch and participate in full battle exercises, and visited the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre for our Armed Forces.
Nick Mohammed Presents the Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow – May 14 2023
Nick Mohammed, double Emmy award nominee and star of Ted Lasso, takes his critically acclaimed alter ego, Mr. Swallow, on his first UK tour.
Marcus Brigstocke: Absolute Shower – June 30 2023
A blisteringly funny stand-up show from multi-award-winning comedian Marcus Brigstocke.
Tim Vine: Breeeep! – July 11 -12 2023
Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour.
Josie Long: Re-Enchantment – July 15 2023
New mother Josie Long returns with a show about the changes wrought by time and moving to Scotland.
Stephen K Amos: Oxymoron – October 22 2023
Stephen K Amos is back with a brand new show - join him for an hour of solid jokes and guaranteed belly laughs.
Tickets go on general sale on November 24 at norwichtheatre.org, in person at the box office or by calling 01603 630000 (available now for Friends of the theatre).
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