Matilda is all grown up. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s beloved stage version of Roald Dahl’s children’s book, Matilda The Musical, this year celebrates its 15th anniversary, and, as well as continuing its hit run in the West End, this autumn the show is heading out on a UK and Ireland tour stopping at Norwich Theatre Royal between 6 Aug – 6 Sep.
Ok, so we might be biased, but we absolutely love our fine city of Norwich, and honestly, what’s not to love? There is so much to see, do, and experience here.
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027).
It’s the mother of all musicals, a global, record-breaking super trouper of a show that’s been seen by over 70 million people worldwide, in 50 countries and 16 different languages; and its fastest premiering musical in history, having opened in more than 45 cities worldwide.
Start making plans as the latest shows going on sale at Norwich Theatre have just been announced.
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler announced today the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO.
What if the history you were taught was only half the story? Ahead of Kanpur 1857 arriving at Norwich Theatre Playhouse on 30 June, we caught up with award-winning theatremaker Niall Moorjani.
Norwich Theatre Family Festival is back on 4 Aug for a full day of non-stop, free family adventure!
Producers ROYO, Curve, Hope Mill Theatre and Eilene Davidson are delighted to announce the world premiere of SAVAGE, a brand-new comedy and drag extravaganza, about the Blonde Bombsite herself, Lily Savage, written by multi-award-winning Jonathan Harvey (Gimme Gimme Gimme, Coronation Street, Beautiful Thing) and starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard in the title role.
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.
No stranger to the stage, international leading lady Sidonie Smith returns to award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard as Rachel Marron for the UK and Europe tour – a role she previously played to critical acclaim – coming to Norwich Theatre Royal from 22 – 27 Jun.
We’re so excited to share this incredible prize for the whole family to enjoy, offered in partnership between Norwich Theatre, Greater Anglia, The Maids Head Hotel and VisitNorwich.
Let’s face it: the world is a lot right now. Thankfully, Norwich Theatre has your back with a guaranteed escape and unadulterated joy. Whether you want to laugh through your generational anxiety, get life advice from a wine-swilling sitcom icon, or watch a lovable giant fire off freshly cooked observations, we’ve got your comedy fix sorted.
Norwich Theatre is pleased to announce that Joe Tracini will be playing the role of Smee, and joining him will be Karl Queensborough, taking on the role of Captain Hook in this year’s pantomime, The All New Adventures of Peter Pan.
Five regional independent theatres (Birmingham Hippodrome, Leeds Heritage Theatres, Norwich Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Royal, and Marlowe Canterbury) launched the Regional Independent Theatre Alliance (RITA) at a Parliamentary Reception in Westminster on Wednesday 10 June.
Australian actor, singer and dancer, Adam Garcia is taking on a new challenge as Frank Farmer in the UK and Europe tour of the award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard, coming to Norwich Theatre Royal from 22 – 27 June.
Producers of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown, currently playing its third smash-hit year in London’s West End, today announce the first-ever UK & Ireland tour beginning February 2027, including Norwich Theatre Royal and playing from 11 – 15 May 2027.
Norwich Theatre has today unveiled its new six-year strategy, Creative Intent 2026-2032, setting out a confident and future‑shaping direction for one of the UK’s leading independent theatres.
