A stellar cast will paint the city green when Shrek the Musical comes to Norwich on its UK tour.

The hit West End and Broadway show is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal from March 26 to 30 2024 for a musical adventure. 

It has all the classic characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film and follows Shrek and Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the dragon and save Princess Fiona.

Norwich Evening News: Shrek the Musical takes audiences on a magical musical adventureShrek the Musical takes audiences on a magical musical adventure (Image: Shrek the Musical)

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It features fabulous songs including I'm A Believer, Big Bright Beautiful World and I Know It’s Today.

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West End star Antony Lawrence will play Shrek and his theatre credits include The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical and We Will Rock You.

Norwich Evening News: Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton plays Princess Fiona Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton plays Princess Fiona (Image: Supplied by Norwich Theatre)

Joanne Clifton, best known for her time as a professional dancer on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, will play Fiona and she previously came to Norwich Theatre Royal on the UK tour of The Addams Family. 

The cast also includes theatre stars Cherece Richards (Dragon), Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey) and James Gillan (Lord Farquaad).

Buy tickets at norwichtheatre.org