There’s no better way to lift your spirits this winter than with a good laugh. Whether you’re bundled up with friends or looking for a solo evening out, Norwich Theatre is your destination for comedy gold. From heartwarming humour to razor-sharp wit, this lineup offers the perfect escape from the chill.
Juliette Burton: Hopepunk | 18 Jan | Norwich Theatre Stage Two
This cheerful new show by an upcoming comedy star is certain to bring some light to your January! Juliette Burton finds the funny in the darkness of desolation, using geeky charts and an uplifting narrative to instil hope in us all.
Lynn Faces | 28 Jan – 1 Feb | Norwich Theatre Stage Two
After huge success at the Edinburgh Fringe, Norwich Theatre’s brand new co-commissioned show is making a debut. Leah is nearing 40 and painfully shy, so she decides to create a punk band inspired by characters from Alan Partridge. This poignant play is a hilarious example of how laughter and silliness can be healing.
Ray O’Leary: Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger | 1 Feb | Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Expect plenty amounts of deadpan delivery and ill-fitting suits from this comedy Kiwi. The New Zealand native delivers side-splitting one-liners with razor-sharp delivery. Bring along your friends for a hysterical evening out, but be careful – each laugh makes him stronger.
Josh Berry: Best Man | 2 Feb | Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Have you ever thought about what positive masculinity looks like in comparison to toxic masculinity? Josh Berry explores this concept through his many characters and impressions following his experience as his friend’s best man last year. From the idea of a ‘progressive stag-do’ to positive emotional expression, this show is a chance to let loose and have a good giggle.
Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland | 8 Feb | Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Blending comedy with poetry, Edward Tripp delivers a genre-bending show pondering on his cultural identity. Featuring a selection of props, expect the unexpected, with tales of defrosted wives and an unforgettable tribute to the late Lady Di.
Joey Page: Nice One | 17 Feb | Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Are you easily wound up by small things like Joey Page? Let’s delve into the reasons as to why! This working-class motor mouth is trying to figure out his place in the world, and he’s bringing us with him on the journey.
Ode to Joyce | 27 Feb | Norwich Theatre Playhouse
This gem of nostalgia celebrates the life of Joyce Grenfell, a beloved twentieth-century entertainer, renowned for her witty monologues, songs. Recreating the set of one of Joyce’s original stage shows, it weaves monologues, well-known songs and her extraordinary humour into one poignant piece.
For more information and to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
