Spoil your mum rotten this Mother’s Day with a theatrical experience she’ll never forget! There is something for every type of mum. Whether she’s a fan of cowboy adventures, ghost stories, or just loves a laugh, look no further for that perfect gift.
Give your mum the chance to wear her cowgirl boots | Calamity Jane | Norwich Theatre Royal | 8 – 12 Apr
Dust off those matching cowboy hats, dig out those tassel jackets, and take your mum to see Calamity Jane. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, you will be living your cowboy fantasy with this musical starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
Full of classic songs like The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscar-winning Secret Love is so good you might want to yee-haw afterwards.
For the mum who likes a scare | Ghost Stories | Norwich Theatre Royal | 15 – 19 Apr
Your mum ain’t scared of no ghost! If your mum is a lover of all things spooky, this is the perfect option. Ghost Stories is the ultimate love letter to horror. It is a fully sensory and electrifying encounter that will keep you on the edge of your street. The only question is, do you dare to go with her?
The Strictly mum | Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer | Norwich Theatre Royal | 20 Apr
Does your mum like to keep dancing? If so, you will get a 10 from her with tickets to see Strictly star Nikita Kuzmin. Expect a night full of your favourite dance floor anthems, dazzling costumes and explosive dancing from Nikita and his talented cast of dancers.
For the mum who likes a laugh | Spy Movie | Norwich Theatre Playhouse | 29 – 30 Apr
You are on to a winner with this hilarious homage to Bond movies. From two of the minds behind The New Musketeers (Trinity Theatre) and stars of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, you know you are in for this greatest spy movie (n)ever made.
For the mum who loves a classic | Jane Eyre | Norwich Theatre Royal | 20 – 24 May
If she is an avid reader who loves fiery heroines. You must get her tickets to Charlotte Brontë’s passionate, rebellious and strong Jane Eyre. Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring this tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life.
For the soap fanatic | EastEndless | Norwich Theatre Stage Two | 23 May
Is your mum living for those duff duff moments? Then this Stage Two comedy with EastEnders super fan Tony Coventry will be spot on. This is a funny look behind the scenes of Britain’s favourite soap and a must for any soap lover.
For the mum who loves swing music | Crooners | Norwich Theatre Playhouse | 7 Jun
For classic rat pack vibes that are hard to resist, look no further than Crooners. This show is packed with quintessential songs from the greatest Crooners and full of hilarious one-liners, laugh-out-loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage—the perfect night out.
For the mum who loves a bad boy | Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby | 17 – 21 Jun
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation “The Redemption of Thomas Shelby” captures the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band. All she will need is a flat cap, and your mum will be good to go.
For the mum with the dark sense of humour | The Book of Mormon | Norwich Theatre Royal | 19 – 30 Aug
This one is not for the faint-hearted, but if your mum is a lover of that South Park humour, then this could be the perfect choice. The Book of Mormon is an outrageous musical comedy that follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
Go all out for your mum this Mother’s Day | Hamilton | Norwich Theatre Royal | 16 Sep – 25 Oct
Take your mum to see the theatrical event of the year with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi-award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, it takes the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and creates a revolutionary moment in theatre. Go on, you know you want to!
For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
