Settle back and be mesmerised by the dazzling dance on Norwich Theatre’s stages. Put on your dancing shoes, and let us tempt you with some of the very best dance acts we have to offer, from Strictly Come Dancing stars to ballet classics.
Varna International Ballet | Norwich Theatre Royal | 17 – 19 Feb 25
Traditional ballet fans will love this triple bill of classical ballet performed by the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet. Each night, they will perform a different ballet: Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake | Norwich Theatre Royal | 18 – 22 Mar 25
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is back! This classic story is retold in a thrilling and bold way, replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble. Perfect for those who like to see dance with a twist.
Lay Down Your Burdens | Norwich Theatre Royal | 28 – 29 Mar 25
Be immersed in the storytelling with Lay Down Your Burdens at Norwich Theatre Royal. Set on the stage, you will enter the pub to join in with the revelry and hear the stories of the locals. Audience members will be seated amongst the action on the stage and invited to participate in the festivities.
Special opportunity: Join the Lay Down Your Burdens cast for a 90-minute free workshop on 27 March, where you can learn about the show’s themes through creative writing, music, and movement.
Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer | Norwich Theatre Royal | 20 Apr 25
See your favourite strictly star, Nikita Kuzmin, live on the Norwich Theatre stage. Joined by a sharp and chic cast of talented dancers and vocalists, it will be an evening that will be bursting with world-class dance.
Jane Eyre | Norwich Theatre Royal | 20 – 24 May 25
Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring the classic Charlotte Brontë tale to life. With heart-stirring choreography and music that captures the essence of the brooding Yorkshire Moors.
Dance Consortium presents Ballet BC: PASSING and Frontier | Norwich Theatre Royal |10 – 11 Jun 25
For dance fans who like to break the mould, Ballet BC is an unmissable watch. Canada’s leading contemporary dance company makes its highly anticipated return to the UK with two stunning dances inspired by the climate catastrophe and dark matter.
Oti Mabuse – Viva Carnival! | Norwich Theatre Royal | 14 Jun 25
Keep dancing! Join the Queen of the dance floor and Strictly icon Oti Mabuse as she celebrates the world’s most electrifying carnivals. Expect a party for the soul.
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby | Norwich Theatre Royal | 17 – 21 Jun 25
Get your flat caps ready. The gritty TV drama Peaky Blinders, with its 1900s gangsters, guns, knives and razor blades, has been turned into a dance event by the ballet company Rambert. This show showcases dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatisation with an iconic, eclectic Peaky soundtrack from a live on-stage band. So get your tickets by order of the Peaky Blinders!
The Midnight Bell | Norwich Theatre Royal | 9 – 13 Sep 25
Dance theatre fans shouldn’t miss The Midnight Bell by Matthew Bourne. Set in the 1930s in a tavern, you meet one particular lonely hearts club. Inspired by the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton and set in his favourite location, the London Pub.
Feeling inspired?
During the half term, those aged 10 – 18 have the chance to learn from a professional dancer and try some of Matthew Bourne’s iconic choreography from Swan Lake. Everyone is welcome to this free workshop.
For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
