This adventurous tale follows a family of foxes, as they battle farmers, rats and JCBs to protect their underground community of larger-than-life creatures.

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Fantastic Mr Fox

The Maddermarket Theatre

Starring Norwich favourite Joe Tracini, back for his fifth year on our pantomime stage. Joe will be back in the centre of the comedy action and is joined by the wonderfully talented Lisa Maxwell (The Bill, EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Casualty, Loose Women) in the role of our Evil Aunt.

Aladdin

Norwich Theatre Royal

Eloisa Scrooge is the world’s worst boss, until she’s nominated for a Christmas Eve makeover from an exuberant trio of queer ghosts.

Ghosted

The star of EastEnders, Extras, Life’s Too Short and more recently a million viral videos, Shaun has taken the music scene by storm, bringing BARRIOKE to thousands of music lovers at venues and festivals across the UK.

Barrioke

Norwich Arts Centre

Norwich Puppet Theatre’s Puppet Pantomime returns for a thrilling third year in the shape of The Sleeping Beauty.

The classic fairytale is given a fresh re-telling by Mark Mander, creator of 2022’s Cinderella and 2023’s Jack and the Beanstalk.

Expect a fast paced adventure with beautiful puppets in spectacular costumes, wonderful and witty new songs, captivating visuals and hilarious jokes for the whole family.

Sleeping Beauty

Norwich Puppet Theatre

As the clock strikes midnight join Ebenezer Scrooge on the journey of a lifetime to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Travel with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future through family firesides, cold winter nights and the promise of a brighter future. A festive feast for the senses, Northern Ballet brings one of the most loved stories of all time to life.

A Christmas Carol

The Grand Theatre & Opera House Leeds

Hull New Theatre

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Lyceum Theatre

Experience mischief this Christmas and see the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.

The Cat in the Hat

True Stories Live is a lively, moving and unpredictable event where people tell true stories about their lives in front of a warm, supportive audience. There is no audition process or strict set of criteria – you just have to have a story to tell, based loosely on the set theme.

True Stories Live: Rituals

Now in their 15th year at the Norwich Playhouse, Popular vocalist Joe Ringer, his band and the region’s top vocal talent return this December, bigger and better than ever with their all-new Christmas Spectacular.

Step Into Christmas with the Joe Ringer Band

deep tan’s stripped-back, minimal sound is a vehicle for songs that engage with contemporary themes, from deepfake revenge pornography to gender-expansive ideology and stories of furry hedonism. They emerge from the fatalistic side of life with a flash of cynicism and a rumble of venomous intent.

GIGGY presents deep tan

Westcountry folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his album Kitty Jay in 2024.

Seth was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for Kitty Jay.  His thrilling solo performance of the eponymous title track on live television won him unanimous praise and started him on an incredible solo journey which has included record deals, 11 album releases (including 6 Top 40), BBC Radio 2 playlisted singles, a clutch of awards and touring all over the world.

Seth Lakeman

Tropical Shakedown is back with DJs Amy Nomvula, Ronnie Orbit and Keith Slater alongside guests to be announced.

Norwich’s longstanding original tropical music party with the best in Afro Beat, Highlife, Latin & Reggae spiced up with some of the latest dance floor genres.

Tropical Shakedown

Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits makes The Unthanks a unique band, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.

The Unthanks in Winter

Epic Studios Norwich

We welcome back the wonderful John Otway, English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona.

The John Otway Band

The Baghdaddies’ exuberant and rampant brand of world music is an exhilarating cocktail of Balkan melodies, ska and latin grooves and sizzling brass played with furious energy and theatrical humour, making them as unforgettable on stage as they are when performing as wandering brass troubadours.

The Baghdaddies

He’s gathered some of his favourite stars of the international cabaret scene to dazzle, delight and intoxicate you. We’re talking award-winners, West End stars, Jaw-droppers and side-splitters! Every previous year this show has completely sold out, so get your tickets now. You’ll have to pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only be using the edge!

Mat Ricardo's Christmas Cabaret

Norwich Theatre presents a specially curated evening of the best new work currently being made by local artists. Discover solo performers, companies and new collaborations as they share with you original projects fresh off the ideas board. Expect ‘scratch’ offerings from theatre-makers, musical-makers, dancers and much in between; the perfect way to sample different art-forms.

New Works Showcase An evening of scratch performances

After garnering massive support from the international media world (KEXP,BBC 6,Gilles Peterson, Soulection, WDR, FIP etc) of the back of their debut album “Susuma” in 2022, Jembaa Groove come forth with their second studio album  “Ye Ankasa/We ourselves”.

Round Midnight presents Jembaa Groove

Mama Oh No continue to rise, after their debut LP being released last year by HMV’s new label 1921 Records, and touring the UK. This year is busy too, with lots of gigs, and incredible new singles galore. Crunchy, fuzzy, surfy, wobbly soulful 60s inspired stuff, with great harmonies and incredibly catchy songs. The best live band in the area. Whatever area they happen to be in. This will be a special set, with appropriately special guests. Miss it at your peril.

It’s a Norm’s Xmas

Are you ready to jingle your bells? This festive season we are proud to present our Christmas drag-stravaganza hosted by Arts Centre drag royalty, Liv!

A decadent evening awaits full of epic drag performances, ridiculous party games and all the warmth and magic of the holidays – except there’s no aunties asking you, ‘what even is a nonbinary?’.

Events in Norwich this month

Fantastic Mr Fox

Maddermarket Theatre

Aladdin

Norwich Theatre

Ghosted

Norwich Theatre

Barrioke

Norwich Arts Centre

Sleeping Beauty

Norwich Puppet Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Northern Ballet

The Cat in the Hat

Norwich Theatre

True Stories Live: Ritual...

Norwich Arts Centre

Step Into Christmas with ...

Norwich Theatre

GIGGY presents deep tan

Norwich Arts Centre

Seth Lakeman

Norwich Arts Centre

Tropical Shakedown

Norwich Arts Centre

The Unthanks in Winter

Norwich Arts Centre

The John Otway Band

Norwich Arts Centre

The Baghdaddies

Norwich Arts Centre

Mat Ricardo's Christmas C...

Norwich Theatre

New Works Showcase An eve...

Norwich Theatre

Round Midnight presents J...

Norwich Arts Centre

It’s a Norm’s Xmas

Norwich Arts Centre

Christmas with Liv

Norwich Arts Centre