As the winter chill begins to lift and the days stretch longer, it’s time to let your spirits rise. There is no better way to shake off the frost than with a dose of world-class comedy. Norwich Theatre has curated a spectacular lineup for the new year, from absurdist adventures to razor-sharp satire, ensuring there’s a laugh for everyone.
Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For | 22 Jan | Playhouse
This New York native returns with a brand-new show about marriage, parenting, and the milestones that slowly degrade your sleep and sanity.
The LOL factor: Equal parts wit and brutal honesty. Janine proves that losing your mind to family life is much more fun when it’s happening to someone else.
Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes. | 31 Jan | Stage Two
Following a sell-out, five-star run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Comedians’ Choice Award-winner Joz Norris is ready to unveil his “life’s work.” But what is it? What did it cost him? And what on earth comes next?
The LOL factor: An “absurd genius” at the top of his game, Norris turns a personal unveiling into a whirlwind of frantic, brilliant energy.
Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun | 9 Feb – 10 Feb | Playhouse
A BBC Radio 4 stalwart and a veteran of the circuit for over 25 years, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future while revisiting the “blue remembered hills” of his youth.
The LOL factor: A hilarious, sophisticated exploration of what it means to be “real” in a world increasingly dominated by AI.
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath | 13 Feb | Playhouse
Join the Edinburgh Best Show nominee as she attempts to become a “coper.” Expect dolphin-based epiphanies and tales of being “cancelled” in this brand-new hour of chaos.
The LOL factor: Deeply silly comedy for scary times, delivered by one of the most powerful voices in the UK.
Ray O’Leary: Laughter? I Hardly Know Her! | 25 Feb | Playhouse
Fresh from a massive run at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, this burgeoning legend brings his iconic two-piece suit (and his signature deadpan wit) to Norwich.
The LOL factor: A delightfully weird performance that finds the comedy in everything from the mundane to the surreal.
Jordan Gray: Is That A C*ck In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Here To Kill Me? | 1 Mar | Playhouse
How do you live up to your own sky-high expectations? And should you even be a comedian when your bum looks this good? Jordan Gray returns with her “rootinest, tootinest” hour of musical comedy yet.
The LOL factor: A triple-threat powerhouse combining soaring vocals, sharp-witted satire, and high-energy glam.
Flat & the Curves: Now That’s What I Call Feral | 4 Mar | Playhouse
The award-winning cabaret girl band presents 90 minutes of outrageous comedy. Join them for a journey through the highs, the lows, and the hangovers of being gloriously untamed.
The LOL factor: Class meets chaos in this exuberant love letter to being feral. Expect original songs and big voices.
Dan Tiernan: All In | 14 Mar | Playhouse
The BBC New Comedy Award winner is back on tour and giving it everything he’s got. All In is a blistering hour of stand-up from a man perpetually on the brink.
The LOL factor: A relentless, high-octane blast of pure stand-up filled with explosive energy and razor-sharp punchlines.
For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
