'The World of Gilbert and Sullivan'
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | St Catherine’s Church, Norwich Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5QA
There will be a great treat for G&S lovers in East Norfolk when ‘The Wandering Minstrels’ (www.wanderingminstrels.org.uk) visit St. Catherine’s Church, Ludham for ‘THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’ on Saturday 6 June at 7.30pm.
Artistes taking part in this Gala concert are Emma Stratton, Helen Winter, Charles Mills, Bruce Graham and Tim Hurst-Brown, with Peter Hewitt at the piano.
They will sing, act and dance their way through excerpts from ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, ‘The Gondoliers’, ‘Trial by Jury’, ‘The Grand Duke’, ‘Utopia, Limited’, ‘Ruddigore’, ‘Princess Ida’, ‘HMS Pinafore’ and ‘The Mikado’
Concert tickets are £15 and can be obtained from Ludham Butchers on 01692 678226 or on the door.
Refreshments will be available in the interval. The company will perform in period costume and the excerpts will be staged in traditional style.
Don’t miss what promises to be a delightful evening!

Miss Demeanours Drag Bingo
2026-06-13 19:30 - 22:30 | The Dukes Head Hotel Ballroom, Kings Lynn, Kings alynn
Get ready for bingo with a twist as the fabulous Miss Demeanour returns to King’s Lynn to host her infamous Drag Bingo – where the sequins sparkle, the heels are sky-high, and the laughter is utterly contagious. This isn’t just bingo – it’s a riot of camp comedy, live performance, and unapologetic fun led by one of the UK’s most experienced and acclaimed drag queens. Surprises will burst from every corset, feathers will fly, wigs will wobble, and one lucky icon will strut away with the coveted “Best Dressed” crown. So don’t just play bingo, darling – live it. Dust off those stilettos, rally your glam squad, and prepare for a night of singing, dancing, and screaming “BINGO!” in the most outrageous way imaginable.
Dress Code: Utterly Fabulous Darling! x
PLEASE NOTE: This is a live event, not a traditional theatre show. Seating is unreserved and offered on a first-come, first-served basis – unless you’re a VIQ ticket holder, in which case you’ll enjoy early entry and first choice of seats. Throughout the event, you’re free to move around, grab a drink, dance, sing, and revel in the glitter!

True Crime Immersive Dining Experience at Barnham Broom
2026-06-24 18:00 - 22:30 | Barnham Broom, Barnham Broom, Honingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, Norwich, NR9 4DD, United Kingdom
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime
Wednesday 24th June
Join Metropolitan Police Murder Squad DCI Steve Gaskin as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations.
Analyse real cold-case material, explore authentic investigative techniques, and join the audience in examining evidence and suspect behaviour. The evening also features exclusive behind the scenes stories from The Playboy Bunny Club Murders, as featured on ITV.
Enjoy a refined 3 course dinner in elegant surroundings while taking part in a live murder investigation with expert insight from an experienced forensic psychologist.

Harry Baker: Tender
2026-06-28 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
As in ripe for the taking.
As in a heart swelled to twice its size.
As in soft. As in delicious. As in ready.
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood. From introducing his baby to a horse for the first time, to trying to work out if the GP really did drop them on purpose to test their reflexes, Tender contains poems from the first hundred days of new life and celebrates all of the euphoria, panic and vulnerability that come with it. Following on from the last two years’ 40-date sellout runs of Wonderful and Wonderful 2.0, he’ll even slip in some non-baby bangers too. Expect more laughter and tears than ever.

10cc - And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour
2026-06-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RL, United Kingdom
One of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands, 10cc have announced their return to the UK concert scene in 2026 with the typically tongue-in-cheek ‘And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour’ — celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continues to captivate audiences across the world.
Kicking-off in March, the 22-date tour will hit major cities nationwide, culminating in a return to London’s 5,200-seat Royal Albert Hall in July.
Fronted by co-founder Graham Gouldman, 10cc have undergone a remarkable renaissance in recent years, evolving from cult status into a mainstream concert draw that sells-out top venues from Stockholm to San Francisco and Amsterdam to Auckland and Sydney.
Expect a hit-packed setlist including era-defining anthems like ‘Rubber Bullets’, ‘Donna’, ‘Art for Art’s Sake’, ‘Dreadlock Holiday’, and, of course, the eternal ‘I’m Not In Love’ — recently revisited by Gouldman and fellow co-founder Kevin Godley in a moving BBC Radio 2 Piano Room session, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra to mark the 50th anniversary of their classic album ‘The Original Soundtrack’.
“The tour title is not an expression of exasperation, but a humorous nod to the fact we’re out doing it again,” says Gouldman. “We’ve had the Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour, then the Ultimate Ultimate tour and couldn’t add a third. Our audiences know what to expect – hit after hit after hit, with a few variations.”
Earlier this year, Gouldman made headlines by attending his first-ever cricket match — a decades-in-the-making moment given he wrote the ultimate theme tune for the sport, “Dreadlock Holiday” (“I don’t like cricket — I love it!”). The story was picked up by the BBC and national newspapers, delighting fans worldwide.
A few weeks later, it was announced that Gouldman had been awarded an MBE for services to music in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

Norwich Gin & Rum Festival 2026
2026-07-04 12:30 - 22:00 | The Halls, St Andrews Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU
UK’s Biggest Touring Gin & Rum Festival Returns to Norwich – for ONE Weekend Only

UK’s Biggest Touring Gin & Rum Festival Returns to Birmingham – for ONE Weekend Only
Over 200,000 festival-goers can’t be wrong. The Gin & Rum Festival is back and bigger than ever – bringing the party to The Halls Norwich for it’s only visit of the year.
Now in its 8th epic year, this touring sensation is the UK’s most-loved festival celebrating gin, rum, and now with a shot of tequila. Whether you’re a spirit enthusiast or just up for a brilliant afternoon or evening out, this is your ticket to flavour, fun, and unforgettable vibes.
🍸 What’s Waiting for You:

120+ premium gins, rums & tequilas to sip, sample & savour
The Cocktail bar shaking up the best in spirit-based mixes
Live DJ + a band spinning and singing tunes ’til late
Exclusive samples and tastings from our award winning guest distillers
Your festival kit: reusable steel cup, straw & a free Gin & Rum guide
The atmosphere: electric, unmissable, fun and full of good vibes
FREE Drink on Exit: a tipple to go! (T&C’s apply)

The HandleBards: Macbeth
2026-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
Join the troupe at the Norwich Theatre Playhouse for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.
We all know the story. Three Witches promise Macbeth the Scottish crown and like any normal people would, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear…
Suitable for all ages and apparitions. The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van, bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

The HandleBards: As You Like It
2026-09-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Join the troupe at Norwich Theatre Playhouse for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
What’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match.

The ELO Experience 20th Anniversary
2026-09-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RL, United Kingdom
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! ‘10538 Overture’, ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Living Thing’, ‘Diary of Horace Wimp’, Don’t Bring me Down’ and of course ‘Mr Blue Sky’ went on to become the soundtrack of our lives.
In 2025 Jeff Lynne’s ELO performed the last ever live shows with the ‘Over & Out Tour The ELO Experience tour will included the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 50 years.
Blending rock rhythms with classical influences, ELO released many classic albums such as ‘A New World Record’, ‘Discovery’ and ‘Out of the Blue’, and many sell out tours which further established them as one of the most important and influential bands ever.
The ELO Experience – The world’s foremost multi award winning tribute to Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra. Celebrates its 20th Anniversary Year Tour in 2026. Let us take you on a magical ELO journey through time with some of the greatest music ever written and put onto vinyl.
The Greatest hits will be there plus some album gems too! Join us in celebrating this great music from the genius that is Mr Jeff Lynne! The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006.

Twelfth Night by The Pantaloons
2026-09-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!”
Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard’s comedy of fools, duels and dual identities. Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation.

Jon Udry is Having a Ball
2026-09-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
There are jugglers. There are comedians. And then there is Jon Udry. Now he is bringing his unique and award-winning combination of juggling and comedy to a full-length solo show.
Fresh from winning an award at the Brighton Fringe for the show, Jon will now be showcasing his charming, frank, funny and unique combination of tricks and jokes to audiences across the country.
Whether he is wowing the audience with his ability to juggle a dazzling number of clubs, rings or balls;amusing them with his mix of stripping and juggling; or captivating them with his ‘drops’routine, Jon never fails to leave crowds in stitches,blending his technical mastery with comedic flair in a performance that is as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Superstar - A Musical Evening with Ben Forster
2026-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
The winner of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Superstar Ben Forster will perform the hits of the West End in his new tour next autumn.
Ben, who won the ITV show in 2012 and went on to become one of the West End’s leading men, will sing songs from hit musicals The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, and many more.
The tour follows the release of Ben’s new record – Musical’s Greatest Hits, on Westway Music.
The Sunderland-born star hit the big time when he won Lloyd Webber’s talent search, going on to take the leading role in the sell-out arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Playing the title character in Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, more success followed. There were other hits before and after – including Grease, Thriller – Live, The Rocky Horror Show, Evita, Elf, and more.
In this this new intimate show, Ben will perform the songs that made him a star – as well as sharing captivating stories about his life in the limelight.
Ben said: “It’s almost 14 years since I won Superstar so now will be a great time to look back at my career since then, and share the songs from musical theatre that are so special to me.”

Genesis Connected
2026-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.
The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.

Emma Kenny's - Killer Couples
2026-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant ‘The Serial Killer Next Door’ tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of “Killer Couples.”
“Killer Couples” is not just another true crime show; it’s a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of death and destruction. This show offers a chilling glimpse into the lives of duos who embarked on deadly paths, from the infamous Brady and Hindley to the modern-day equivalents whose stories shock and bewilder.
Emma’s compelling narrative dissects how these relationships evolve from love to something entirely malevolent, providing an intense, thought-provoking experience. The show dares to ask: What drives these couples to cross the line together? How does love become an accessory to murder? “Killer Couples” seeks to understand the dynamics at play in these lethal liaisons, making it a must-attend for anyone fascinated by the darker aspects of human nature and relationships.
Prepare to be enthralled, enlightened, and possibly a bit alarmed. “Killer Couples” promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends. Whether you’re a true crime aficionado or simply curious about the complexities of romantic relationships, this show is an unparalleled exploration of what happens when love leads not to a happy ending, but to a deadly one.

Kevin Quantum: Anti-Gravity - Thrilling & Beautiful Magic
2026-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken… Impossible illusions and levitations presented by the magician-scientist adventurer tutored by Penn & Teller. Following award-winning, sell-out performances around the world, Kevin is back!
Having spent half of his adult life studying Physics and half studying magic, Magic Circle Member Kevin explores the exotic space where science and magic meet.
Magic is real. And he’ll prove it to you.

The All New Adventures of Peter Pan
2026-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-12-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 and 5 more dates | Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RL, United Kingdom
Second star to the right… and straight on to Norwich Theatre for the ultimate festive adventure!
Buckle up and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt. Join Peter and friends as they take on the dastardly Captain Hook in an epic adventure full of magic, mayhem, and mischief. With spectacular dancing, show-stopping musical numbers and more audience participation than you can shake a hook at, this is the Christmas treat that has something for everyone — kids, grown-ups, and the grown-ups who act like kids!
So gather your crew, and join us for the all-new, laugh-out-loud, high-flying Norwich Theatre pantomime adventure!
