Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift can be a challenge. This year, ditch the standard socks and give him an experience he won’t forget.
Whether your dad is a history buff, a comedy lover, or a theatre fanatic, we’ve rounded up the best shows coming to Norwich Theatre.
Opera fan | La traviata | 31 Jul – 2 Aug | Norwich Theatre Royal
Is your dad a fan of the dramatic? Well, you have to get him a ticket to La traviata, where Verdi’s full brilliance takes centre stage in one of opera’s most unforgettable love stories.
He can follow the intoxicating romance of the adored but fragile Violetta and the hopeful Alfredo as they navigate a judgmental high society filled with glamour, passion, and heartbreak.
Shakespeare lover | The HandleBards: As You Like It | 4 Sep | Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Treat the thespian in your life to a dose of Shakespeare with a side of chaos. The hilariously frantic HandleBards troupe delivers a fantastically funny, bicycle-powered production that breathes new life into the classic comedy.
For the comedy connoisseur | Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning | 24 -25 Sep | Norwich Theatre Playhouse
If he is always up for a laugh or playing a practical joke or two, then you have got to take him to see Jason Byrne at the Playhouse, where the festival favourite delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling and surreal tangents. Your dad can brace himself for gloriously unhinged audience interaction, brave improvisation, and a hilarious return to the props and stunts of the past three decades.
World war two aficionado | Operation Mincemeat | 5 – 10 Oct | Norwich Theatre Royal
Does your Dad think he knows all the facts about World War II? Then test his knowledge with Operation Mincemeat, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning sensation that has become the best-reviewed show in West End history.
The year is 1943, we’re losing the war, and a team of eccentric intelligence officers is about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse! Described as Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, this fast-paced, hilarious production tells the unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that actually won us the war.
For the news obsessed | Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire | 25 Oct | Norwich Theatre Royal
If your dad is a confessed news hound who is constantly checking the headlines, then an evening with BBC International News Editor Jeremy Bowen is a must. Having spent 40 years covering 90 countries and 20 wars, Bowen dives into how the modern media landscape has changed and how governments manipulate information. In an age where competing claims flood our screens, this is a gripping look at who is really telling the truth.
For the history geek | Mary Beard: The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome | 1 Nov | Norwich Theatre Royal
Does your Dad love going on holiday to explore all the local museums? Then join renowned historian Mary Beard as she returns to the stage to take him on the ultimate deep dive into the ancient world. Bypassing the well-worn paths of emperors and famous battles, Mary reveals the rich, complex lives of those often left out of the history books.
Horror fan | Paranormal Activity | 10 – 14 Nov | Norwich Theatre Royal
If a good scare is more his thing. Tell him to hold his nerve for Paranormal Activity. This thrilling West End stage hit is embarking on its first-ever UK tour with a brand-new story live on stage. He can follow James and Lou as they move to London to escape their past, only to discover that places aren’t haunted, people are. Packed with tension, this chilling production promises to keep him on the absolute edge of his seat.
For the nature lover | Chris Packham’s World of Wonder | 15 Nov | Norwich Theatre Royal
If nature is his passion, then treat him to an evening with Chris Packham, alive with natural discovery and an infectious passion for the living world. He’ll get the rare chance to see extraordinary specimens from Chris’s own personal collection up close and hear untold stories from behind the camera.
Classic music fan | Stuttgart Philharmonic with Jeneba Kanneh-Mason | 22 Nov | Norwich Theatre Royal
If your dad is a classy man. Then a night out with the Stuttgart Philharmonic is the ultimate musical treat. This spectacular concert features the sensational young pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason performing Mozart’s dramatic 20th Piano Concerto, preceded by Mendelssohn’s popular Hebrides Overture. To finish the evening, conductor Mariano Chiacchiarini leads the orchestra through Brahms’ lyrical Symphony No. 3.
For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 00
