News & Media

From youth who befriend the devil, to the stinky depths of Victorian London, English Touring Opera are heading back to Norwich! We have detailed what you can expect from each of their upcoming shows.

February half term is jam-packed with fun shows and engaging take part sessions, from activities inspired by SIX the Musical to a celebration of all things science with the Science Festival – plus a line-up of free activities around the building!

We are pleased to announce that we have raised £17,306 through our Christmas Appeal, helping bring the joy of creativity to people who may face barriers to exploring it on their own.   

We are pleased to announce that in collaboration with Norfolk and Norwich Festival, we are curating a rich programme that is part of an international celebration of physical theatre and dance.

We got to have a chat with Ru Paul Drag Race star, The Vivienne, discussing her appearance in The Wizard of Oz! Find out what she thinks about going green, channelling her inner witch and not being able to live without eyebrows!

We are super excited that Norwich Science Festival is heading to town, here’s a range of amazing shows that we are hosting for them!

As a key player in the Theatre for Every Child Campaign, we are proactively supporting the young Norfolk residents that are struggling to make trips to the theatre and will be hosting the Royal Shakespeare Company’s First Encounters: Romeo and Juliet, a show created to give 7 to 13-year-olds a fantastic first experience of Shakespeare.

Music students from Norwich School are set to perform alongside Addictive TV at Norwich Theatre Playhouse!

The results of our Creative Matters: Climate Stories survey have been gathered, with results showing that the majority of respondents felt inspired to make positive changes regarding the climate.

It’s a joyous January with our new on sale! Brimming with hilarious comedians and fan favourite musicals, this line-up is not to be missed!

With the frosty winter evenings lingering on, gather your friends and join us for a comedy show to warm the soul!

To celebrate its 100th year, Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society (NNOS) is delighted to announce Singin’ in the Rain as their 2025 production.

500 free tickets to The Woman in Black have been offered to children and young people in Norfolk to mark the inspirational legacy of Peter Wilson MBE. 

Now that Sleeping Beauty has come to a close, we are beyond delighted to see all the positive comments about the show.

A Zimbabwean singer, musician and storyteller, Anna Mudeka, is bringing the story of an iconic South African artist and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, to the Playhouse stage on 27 Jan. 

Sleeping Beauty, The Fairy’s Tale, which featured some of the West End’s biggest musical stars, Coronation Street Legend Beverley Callard and the good fairy Joe Tracini, proved to be a festive treat that delighted young and old alike.  

From the murky depths of Shakespearean Scotland to hilarious Hitchcock classics, catch a dazzling drama show at Norwich Theatre this new year.

Norfolk’s favourite veloured lady and Nimmo Twins character, She Go, heads back to Norwich Theatre Playhouse in She Go Looks Back at 2023.