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Operation Mincemeat at Norwich Theatre Royal til 10 Oct
"The original Operation Mincemeat plan helped win the Second World War. This show doesn’t quite hit those heights, but it is winning theatre."
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"The original Operation Mincemeat plan helped win the Second World War. This show doesn’t quite hit those heights, but it is winning theatre."
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October 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Operation Mincemeat at Norwich Theatre Royal til 10 Oct
"The original Operation Mincemeat plan helped win the Second World War. This show doesn’t quite hit those heights, but it is winning theatre."
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"The original Operation Mincemeat plan helped win the Second World War. This show doesn’t quite hit those heights, but it is winning theatre."
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#Review: The Addams Family at @NorwichTheatre Playhouse til 4 Oct
"It’s a fun and entertaining show, and while they may have drained Boots of black hair dye, the comedy isn’t really all that dark, making this a show not just about but for families."
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"It’s a fun and entertaining show, and while they may have drained Boots of black hair dye, the comedy isn’t really all that dark, making this a show not just about but for families."
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September 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM
#Review: The Addams Family at @NorwichTheatre Playhouse til 4 Oct
"It’s a fun and entertaining show, and while they may have drained Boots of black hair dye, the comedy isn’t really all that dark, making this a show not just about but for families."
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"It’s a fun and entertaining show, and while they may have drained Boots of black hair dye, the comedy isn’t really all that dark, making this a show not just about but for families."
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#Review: The Car Man at Norwich Theatre Royal til 3 Oct
"Sultry, sensuous, and stunning – this revival of Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of Carmen is raw and powerful dance at its best."
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"Sultry, sensuous, and stunning – this revival of Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of Carmen is raw and powerful dance at its best."
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September 29, 2026 at 11:09 PM
#Review: The Car Man at Norwich Theatre Royal til 3 Oct
"Sultry, sensuous, and stunning – this revival of Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of Carmen is raw and powerful dance at its best."
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"Sultry, sensuous, and stunning – this revival of Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of Carmen is raw and powerful dance at its best."
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Review: Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle! at Norwich Theatre Stage Two
"Doctor turned stand-up comic Michael Akadiri’s show is based on a familiar complaint: the dread of growing old – at least in other people’s eyes."
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"Doctor turned stand-up comic Michael Akadiri’s show is based on a familiar complaint: the dread of growing old – at least in other people’s eyes."
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September 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Review: Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle! at Norwich Theatre Stage Two
"Doctor turned stand-up comic Michael Akadiri’s show is based on a familiar complaint: the dread of growing old – at least in other people’s eyes."
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"Doctor turned stand-up comic Michael Akadiri’s show is based on a familiar complaint: the dread of growing old – at least in other people’s eyes."
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#Review: Legally Blonde: The Musical at Norwich Theatre Royal til 26 Sep
"The blonde is back: aspiring lawyer Elle Woods is going to Harvard and beyond in this touring production of the musical adaptation of the hit Reese Witherspoon movie."
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"The blonde is back: aspiring lawyer Elle Woods is going to Harvard and beyond in this touring production of the musical adaptation of the hit Reese Witherspoon movie."
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September 22, 2026 at 10:11 PM
#Review: Legally Blonde: The Musical at Norwich Theatre Royal til 26 Sep
"The blonde is back: aspiring lawyer Elle Woods is going to Harvard and beyond in this touring production of the musical adaptation of the hit Reese Witherspoon movie."
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"The blonde is back: aspiring lawyer Elle Woods is going to Harvard and beyond in this touring production of the musical adaptation of the hit Reese Witherspoon movie."
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#Review: When Winston Went To War With The Wireless at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich til Sep 20
"Politics and broadcasting clash – for the first but by no means the last time – in this period drama on the origins of the BBC."
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"Politics and broadcasting clash – for the first but by no means the last time – in this period drama on the origins of the BBC."
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September 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
#Review: When Winston Went To War With The Wireless at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich til Sep 20
"Politics and broadcasting clash – for the first but by no means the last time – in this period drama on the origins of the BBC."
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"Politics and broadcasting clash – for the first but by no means the last time – in this period drama on the origins of the BBC."
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#Review: High Society at Norwich Theatre Royal til 19 Sep
"This superlative production of High Society starts with a traditional take on the show and weaves in smart surprises that put it in an upper class of its own."
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"This superlative production of High Society starts with a traditional take on the show and weaves in smart surprises that put it in an upper class of its own."
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September 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
#Review: High Society at Norwich Theatre Royal til 19 Sep
"This superlative production of High Society starts with a traditional take on the show and weaves in smart surprises that put it in an upper class of its own."
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"This superlative production of High Society starts with a traditional take on the show and weaves in smart surprises that put it in an upper class of its own."
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#Review - Twelfth Night at Norwich Theatre Playhouse
"Shakespeare’s curiously cruel comedy is given a lively reimaging by touring theatre troupe The Pantaloons"
Touring inc Diss, King's Lynn, Ipswich, Dilham, and Bungay
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"Shakespeare’s curiously cruel comedy is given a lively reimaging by touring theatre troupe The Pantaloons"
Touring inc Diss, King's Lynn, Ipswich, Dilham, and Bungay
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September 10, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#Review - Twelfth Night at Norwich Theatre Playhouse
"Shakespeare’s curiously cruel comedy is given a lively reimaging by touring theatre troupe The Pantaloons"
Touring inc Diss, King's Lynn, Ipswich, Dilham, and Bungay
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"Shakespeare’s curiously cruel comedy is given a lively reimaging by touring theatre troupe The Pantaloons"
Touring inc Diss, King's Lynn, Ipswich, Dilham, and Bungay
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#Review: Matilda The Musical at Norwich Theatre Royal til 6 Sep
"Matilda is that very rare thing: a flawless theatre show. Dennis Kelly’s book and Tim Minchin’s music and lyrics preserve the spiky comedy of Roald Dahl’s story, and the young cast are exceptional."
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"Matilda is that very rare thing: a flawless theatre show. Dennis Kelly’s book and Tim Minchin’s music and lyrics preserve the spiky comedy of Roald Dahl’s story, and the young cast are exceptional."
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August 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM
#Review: Matilda The Musical at Norwich Theatre Royal til 6 Sep
"Matilda is that very rare thing: a flawless theatre show. Dennis Kelly’s book and Tim Minchin’s music and lyrics preserve the spiky comedy of Roald Dahl’s story, and the young cast are exceptional."
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"Matilda is that very rare thing: a flawless theatre show. Dennis Kelly’s book and Tim Minchin’s music and lyrics preserve the spiky comedy of Roald Dahl’s story, and the young cast are exceptional."
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#Review: The All-New Summer Show 2026 at Gorleston Pavilion til 10 Sep
"Plenty of song and dance, some groan-inducing Dad jokes, and a splattering of magic... likely to leave you humming a few tunes and happier then when you went in."
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"Plenty of song and dance, some groan-inducing Dad jokes, and a splattering of magic... likely to leave you humming a few tunes and happier then when you went in."
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July 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM
#Review: The All-New Summer Show 2026 at Gorleston Pavilion til 10 Sep
"Plenty of song and dance, some groan-inducing Dad jokes, and a splattering of magic... likely to leave you humming a few tunes and happier then when you went in."
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"Plenty of song and dance, some groan-inducing Dad jokes, and a splattering of magic... likely to leave you humming a few tunes and happier then when you went in."
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Breaking The Code at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich til Sunday July 26
"This is a strong and, still shocking, story, and for the most part beautifully told... At the centre is Jez Pike’s astonishing portrayal of Alan Turing."
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"This is a strong and, still shocking, story, and for the most part beautifully told... At the centre is Jez Pike’s astonishing portrayal of Alan Turing."
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July 21, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Breaking The Code at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich til Sunday July 26
"This is a strong and, still shocking, story, and for the most part beautifully told... At the centre is Jez Pike’s astonishing portrayal of Alan Turing."
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"This is a strong and, still shocking, story, and for the most part beautifully told... At the centre is Jez Pike’s astonishing portrayal of Alan Turing."
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#Review: When We Were Married at Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich til 25 Jul
"Priestley's tale of upstanding Yorkshire folk discovering a surprising secret offers a gentle comedy with hints of a darker underbelly."
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"Priestley's tale of upstanding Yorkshire folk discovering a surprising secret offers a gentle comedy with hints of a darker underbelly."
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July 17, 2026 at 10:13 PM
#Review: When We Were Married at Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich til 25 Jul
"Priestley's tale of upstanding Yorkshire folk discovering a surprising secret offers a gentle comedy with hints of a darker underbelly."
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"Priestley's tale of upstanding Yorkshire folk discovering a surprising secret offers a gentle comedy with hints of a darker underbelly."
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#Review: The Head That Bears at Norwich Puppet Theatre til 10 July
"God plays dice, Death tells stories – at least they do in this surreal grown up fairy tale... relax into Lewis Garvey’s playful and richly textured script."
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"God plays dice, Death tells stories – at least they do in this surreal grown up fairy tale... relax into Lewis Garvey’s playful and richly textured script."
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July 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
#Review: The Head That Bears at Norwich Puppet Theatre til 10 July
"God plays dice, Death tells stories – at least they do in this surreal grown up fairy tale... relax into Lewis Garvey’s playful and richly textured script."
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"God plays dice, Death tells stories – at least they do in this surreal grown up fairy tale... relax into Lewis Garvey’s playful and richly textured script."
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#Review: Mamma Mia! at Norwich Theatre Royal til Sat 11 July
"The story is stupid, riddled with plot holes, and ridiculously easy resolved. But it all happens with joy, and the interplay with the lyrics of the Swedes’ songs is undeniably clever."
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"The story is stupid, riddled with plot holes, and ridiculously easy resolved. But it all happens with joy, and the interplay with the lyrics of the Swedes’ songs is undeniably clever."
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July 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
#Review: Mamma Mia! at Norwich Theatre Royal til Sat 11 July
"The story is stupid, riddled with plot holes, and ridiculously easy resolved. But it all happens with joy, and the interplay with the lyrics of the Swedes’ songs is undeniably clever."
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"The story is stupid, riddled with plot holes, and ridiculously easy resolved. But it all happens with joy, and the interplay with the lyrics of the Swedes’ songs is undeniably clever."
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#Review: Kanpur: 1857 at Norwich Theatre Playhouse
"A dark chapter in the history of India and British is told with grace – and a surprising amount of comedy – in this confidently-staged piece of storytelling."
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"A dark chapter in the history of India and British is told with grace – and a surprising amount of comedy – in this confidently-staged piece of storytelling."
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June 30, 2026 at 9:41 PM
#Review: Kanpur: 1857 at Norwich Theatre Playhouse
"A dark chapter in the history of India and British is told with grace – and a surprising amount of comedy – in this confidently-staged piece of storytelling."
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"A dark chapter in the history of India and British is told with grace – and a surprising amount of comedy – in this confidently-staged piece of storytelling."
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#Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich til 28 June
"As Gray, Tarouca's portrayal noticeably hardens from our original introduction to the innocent gentleman, through his aborted first love, to the cruelty of the final scenes."
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"As Gray, Tarouca's portrayal noticeably hardens from our original introduction to the innocent gentleman, through his aborted first love, to the cruelty of the final scenes."
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June 24, 2026 at 10:55 PM
#Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich til 28 June
"As Gray, Tarouca's portrayal noticeably hardens from our original introduction to the innocent gentleman, through his aborted first love, to the cruelty of the final scenes."
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"As Gray, Tarouca's portrayal noticeably hardens from our original introduction to the innocent gentleman, through his aborted first love, to the cruelty of the final scenes."
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#Review: Tom Brace Saws Himself In Half at Norwich Theatre Playhouse
"The show’s opening is deliberately bamboozling... That sense of never quite knowing what is going to happen but that it will definitely be entertaining runs throughout this show."
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#Norwich #magic
"The show’s opening is deliberately bamboozling... That sense of never quite knowing what is going to happen but that it will definitely be entertaining runs throughout this show."
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#Norwich #magic
June 18, 2026 at 10:08 PM
#Review: Tom Brace Saws Himself In Half at Norwich Theatre Playhouse
"The show’s opening is deliberately bamboozling... That sense of never quite knowing what is going to happen but that it will definitely be entertaining runs throughout this show."
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#Norwich #magic
"The show’s opening is deliberately bamboozling... That sense of never quite knowing what is going to happen but that it will definitely be entertaining runs throughout this show."
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#Norwich #magic
#Review: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at Norwich Theatre Royal til 20 June
"Le Carré's brand of Cold War espionage thrillers has generated best selling books and some iconic screen adaptations - but until now it hasn't made it to the stage."
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"Le Carré's brand of Cold War espionage thrillers has generated best selling books and some iconic screen adaptations - but until now it hasn't made it to the stage."
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June 16, 2026 at 10:58 PM
#Review: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at Norwich Theatre Royal til 20 June
"Le Carré's brand of Cold War espionage thrillers has generated best selling books and some iconic screen adaptations - but until now it hasn't made it to the stage."
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"Le Carré's brand of Cold War espionage thrillers has generated best selling books and some iconic screen adaptations - but until now it hasn't made it to the stage."
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at Norwich Theatre Royal til 6 June
"Even without the jokes, it’s a masterclass in dance that demonstrates the affection behind the foolery. With them, it’s just that extra bit delightful."
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"Even without the jokes, it’s a masterclass in dance that demonstrates the affection behind the foolery. With them, it’s just that extra bit delightful."
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June 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at Norwich Theatre Royal til 6 June
"Even without the jokes, it’s a masterclass in dance that demonstrates the affection behind the foolery. With them, it’s just that extra bit delightful."
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"Even without the jokes, it’s a masterclass in dance that demonstrates the affection behind the foolery. With them, it’s just that extra bit delightful."
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#Review: Beautiful Thing at Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich til Jun 13
"Director Tom Scudamore has conjured together a story telling that delivers beautifully. The ending may only be a beginning for these characters, but it’s one to cherish while you can."
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"Director Tom Scudamore has conjured together a story telling that delivers beautifully. The ending may only be a beginning for these characters, but it’s one to cherish while you can."
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June 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
#Review: Beautiful Thing at Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich til Jun 13
"Director Tom Scudamore has conjured together a story telling that delivers beautifully. The ending may only be a beginning for these characters, but it’s one to cherish while you can."
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"Director Tom Scudamore has conjured together a story telling that delivers beautifully. The ending may only be a beginning for these characters, but it’s one to cherish while you can."
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#Review: Flashdance: The Musical by Threshold Theatre Company at Norwich Theatre Playhouse til 7 Jun
"The surprise 1980s film hit about a welder and wannabee dancer at a Pittsburgh steel mill is given a comic overhaul in this fun musical reworking."
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"The surprise 1980s film hit about a welder and wannabee dancer at a Pittsburgh steel mill is given a comic overhaul in this fun musical reworking."
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June 2, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#Review: Flashdance: The Musical by Threshold Theatre Company at Norwich Theatre Playhouse til 7 Jun
"The surprise 1980s film hit about a welder and wannabee dancer at a Pittsburgh steel mill is given a comic overhaul in this fun musical reworking."
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"The surprise 1980s film hit about a welder and wannabee dancer at a Pittsburgh steel mill is given a comic overhaul in this fun musical reworking."
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#Review: Gentleman Jack by Northern Ballet at Norwich Theatre Royal, til 30 May
"The life of a woman regarded by some as the “first modern lesbian” is retold in this promising new ballet."
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#Norwich #Norfolk #ballet
"The life of a woman regarded by some as the “first modern lesbian” is retold in this promising new ballet."
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#Norwich #Norfolk #ballet
May 27, 2026 at 10:23 PM
#Review: Gentleman Jack by Northern Ballet at Norwich Theatre Royal, til 30 May
"The life of a woman regarded by some as the “first modern lesbian” is retold in this promising new ballet."
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#Norwich #Norfolk #ballet
"The life of a woman regarded by some as the “first modern lesbian” is retold in this promising new ballet."
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#Norwich #Norfolk #ballet
#Review: Ian Smith at Norwich Arts Centre
"Ian Smith has a problem: his life is going too well for a stand up comedian.... an assured, amiable, and amusing evening."
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Norwich Arts Centre
"Ian Smith has a problem: his life is going too well for a stand up comedian.... an assured, amiable, and amusing evening."
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Norwich Arts Centre
May 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
#Review: Ian Smith at Norwich Arts Centre
"Ian Smith has a problem: his life is going too well for a stand up comedian.... an assured, amiable, and amusing evening."
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Norwich Arts Centre
"Ian Smith has a problem: his life is going too well for a stand up comedian.... an assured, amiable, and amusing evening."
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Norwich Arts Centre
#Review: Follow Me by Be Flat for Norfolk and Norwich Festival
"A joyous tumble of urban acrobatics, audience shenanigans, and sheer bravado... Limited tickets for Saturday and Sunday: Follow Me and bag yourself some joy."
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@nnfest.bsky.social #Norwich
"A joyous tumble of urban acrobatics, audience shenanigans, and sheer bravado... Limited tickets for Saturday and Sunday: Follow Me and bag yourself some joy."
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May 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
#Review: Follow Me by Be Flat for Norfolk and Norwich Festival
"A joyous tumble of urban acrobatics, audience shenanigans, and sheer bravado... Limited tickets for Saturday and Sunday: Follow Me and bag yourself some joy."
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@nnfest.bsky.social #Norwich
"A joyous tumble of urban acrobatics, audience shenanigans, and sheer bravado... Limited tickets for Saturday and Sunday: Follow Me and bag yourself some joy."
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@nnfest.bsky.social #Norwich
#Review: Ana Carla Maza at Norfolk and Norwich Festival Spiegeltent
"It’s a cliché that Latin American music is filled with passion – but Ana Carla Maza is evidence that sometimes there’s no smoke without fire."
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"It’s a cliché that Latin American music is filled with passion – but Ana Carla Maza is evidence that sometimes there’s no smoke without fire."
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May 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
#Review: Ana Carla Maza at Norfolk and Norwich Festival Spiegeltent
"It’s a cliché that Latin American music is filled with passion – but Ana Carla Maza is evidence that sometimes there’s no smoke without fire."
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"It’s a cliché that Latin American music is filled with passion – but Ana Carla Maza is evidence that sometimes there’s no smoke without fire."
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