It may be warm outside, but we are turning the heat up at Norwich Theatre Stage Two. Whether you’re up for high-octane family drama, razor-sharp musical comedy, or gripping modern myths, Stage Two is your ultimate summer hangout.
Grab your sunglasses and check out the five spectacular shows you absolutely need to book before the sun goes down.
Sisters 360 | 6 Jun
Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijab-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford – and nothing is going to stop them from winning the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition. With their eyes on the prize and their boards under their feet, they are unstoppable. That is, until they overhear whispers in the kitchen… their parents might be splitting up. Suddenly, everything is at risk – their friendship, their family, and their dream. Only the greatest super-plan ever concocted can keep them together and on track for victory.
Why you will love it: High-energy, heartwarming family drama with kickflips.
Mitch Benn: The Lehrer Effect | 14 Jun
When a teenage Mitch Benn stumbled upon the legendary American comic songwriter Tom Lehrer, his brain was permanently rewired. In this tribute, Mitch dives into the elusive Lehrer’s massive legacy, explores the massive creative debt modern musical comedians owe him, and plays some of his own most “Lehrer-esque” tunes.
Why you will love it: Smart, sharp, melody-packed comedy that honours a true legend.
Selene | 12 Jul
An evocative coming-of-age story that explores our brightest sides, our darkest shadows, and the gravity of the things we grow up around. Selene dives deep into the untamed, wild spaces inside all of us, capturing the messy, beautiful reality of figuring out who you are.
From the internationally award-winning company behind HELIOS, ORPHEUS and THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS.
Why you will love it: A spellbinding, radical modern myth.
Amazons | 1 Aug 26
While plant-sitting and live-streaming from a friend’s flat in the UK, Gayara begins unearthing the fierce, untold histories of her ancestors. Amazons seamlessly weaves together the past and the present, tracking the stories of women from the world’s largest rainforest, from those who witnessed the very first Europeans claim their land, to the modern-day warriors fighting to defend it right now.
Why you will love it: A fierce, mesmerising Edinburgh Fringe sellout.
The Go Between | 28 – 29 Aug
Step into a golden, unforgettable summer in the turn-of-the-century countryside with Eastern Angles’ stunning adaptation of L.P. Hartley’s classic novel. When young Leo Colston goes to stay in rural Norfolk in the summer of 1900, he takes on a seemingly innocent job: acting as a secret messenger between two forbidden lovers. But innocence quickly burns away, unravelling into a dangerous web of love, secrets, and shattering betrayal.
Why you will love it: A haunting, forbidden summer romance, set right here in Norfolk.
For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
