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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

24 Apr - 25 Apr

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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

24 Apr - 25 Apr 2026

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From: £25.00
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Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and returning to Norwich Theatre Playhouse.

With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all-dancing productions with hilarious results.

These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot!

So, whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

Important information

Ticket prices: £25

Running time: Approximately 2 hours with interval

Age recommendation: 12+

Available to book:
27 May at 10 am – Ambassadors, Supporters, Gold Friends and Corporates
28 May at 10 am – Friends and Best Friends
30 May at 10 am – General

Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off

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Purple letter A - Complete the form/ Call the box office or visit our box office and let us know which performance(s) you want to see Purple letter B - The box office will send you a link to follow to make payment. Tell us the total value of the order (we will email it to you) and head to your basket Purple letter C - Complete your payment with our provider, they will let us know you’ve arranged your pay in instalments, and we will send you your tickets!

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Reviews

★★★★★
“So polished, it defies belief.”
Daily Telegraph

★★★★★
“If this is what improv can do, you wonder why anyone bothers writing anything down.”
The Times

★★★★★
“Achingly funny…worth seeing again and again.”
Time Out

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