The Norwich Theatre Royal has announced some additions to its outdoor summer festival, Interlude in the Close.

Set in Norwich's Cathedral Close in a big-top circus tent from July 14 to August 30, 2021, Interlude in the Close features a packed programme of live performances this summer.

New shows added to the line-up include multi-award winning Police Cops: Badass (Jul 29), hot off the back of total sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Soho Theatre, and world class comedy with Rich Hall, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders and Ellie Taylor, fresh from her debut Netflix stand-up special.

Norwich Evening News: Massi Rossetti, left, of Lost in Translation Circus, and Stephen Crocker, of Norwich Theatre, together in the big top tent in Chapelfield Gardens in summer 2020.Massi Rossetti, left, of Lost in Translation Circus, and Stephen Crocker, of Norwich Theatre, together in the big top tent in Chapelfield Gardens in summer 2020. (Image: Archant 2020)

Norfolk’s favourite comedian Karl Minns (17-18 Aug) returns this year after a popular debut at last year's event.

Families can look forward to watching The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show (Aug 1) and StrongWomen Science (Aug 24-30), starring two women scientists turned circus performers.

Norwich Evening News: The Green in the Cathedral Close in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY.The Green in the Cathedral Close in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY. (Image: Archant 2019)

Lost in Translation Circus return with their Cabaret Lates from Aug 24-30.

Interlude in the Close culminates in a circus-based celebration of community and togetherness in the city on Monday, August 30.