2024 is set to be a fantastic year with a stellar range of shows heading to Norwich Theatre. There’s something for all the family, from toe-tapping musicals and West End spectaculars, to performances that will have you guessing and laughing in equal measure. You will need to book fast to avoid missing out on these highly sought-after tickets.
Pirates Live 2024
23 March-14 April | Hippodrome
This truly unique experience is now in its 10th blockbuster year. A cast of swashbuckling pirates led by comedy favourites Jack Jay and Johnny Mac lead you on a live action adventure show like no other. With a combination of heart stopping circus stunts, hilarious pirate comedy scenes and spellbinding aerial artistry, the show has gained national acclaim, described as ‘Trailblazing’ by the Daily Mail.
www.hippodromecircus.co.uk
Stranger Sings
25 March | Norwich Theatre Royal
Children of the 80s! Join us in the upside-down for this award-winning, smash hit new parody musical. Straight from off-Broadway, this award-winning sci-fi spoof is a wild, irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series. Take a trip with your favourite gang on a night of indulgent pop culture references, heavy synth, poor parenting, dancing demogorgons and maybe – just maybe – you might find justice for Barb along the way.
www.norwichtheatre.org
Mother’s Day at Pensthorpe
10 March
Treat a loved one to free park entry (per one full fee-paying visitor). Lose yourselves on a walk, explore the gardens as they burst into bloom,
splash in the Wild Rootz stream or run riot in Hootz House.
www.pensthorpe.com
Mother’s Day at Hoveton Hall
10 March
Why not bring your mum for a free visit to Hoveton Hall Gardens this year? It’s the perfect time of year to see the daffodils, and the Garden Kitchen Cafe will be open all day.
www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk
Mother’s Day Floristry Class & Lunch
9 March | Retreat East
Learn how to make your own hand-tied gift bouquet ahead of Mother’s Day. Plus, enjoy a delicious seasonal two-course lunch with tea and coffee.
www.retreateast.co.uk
Bring a guest for free this Mother’s Day weekend
9-10 March | ROARR!
For a fantastic family day out, bring a guest for free to ROARR!, Norfolk’s dinosaur themed adventure park over the weekend of 9th-10th March. Pre-book to guarantee your entry.
www.roarr.co.uk
Musclebound
9 March | Norwich Theatre Royal
In her new show, Rosy Carrick examines our most shameful sexual secrets. At the age of five, Rosy was watching live action films featuring characters like He-Man and Conan the Barbarian being stripped, beaten and humiliated by their male antagonists. This sparked an odyssey of secret obsession that would shape her erotic life forever. Now, newly single, forty, with a string of disappointing relationships behind her and sharing relationship advice with her teenage daughter, Rosy is forced to confront the niggling suspicion that something about her love life has never felt quite right. The show asks: what are the sexual lessons we want to pass on to our daughters – and what do we still need to learn for ourselves?
www.norwichtheatre.org
Murder Mystery Dinner
15 March | Maids Head Hotel
Join the highly entertaining Foul Players as they perform their first Murder Mystery Dinner event of the year. This fabulous evening includes a three course dinner. Honoria Orange has been asked to come to the hotel by a singer, whose girlfriend recently died in suspicious circumstances. The local police have dismissed the death as natural causes, but the singer isn’t sure. The dead woman’s twin sister and brother-in-law are also there, but is there more to their relationship… and what is the relevance of the Singapore Sling?
Food Film Feast – Willy Wonka
30 March | Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
Calling all film-loving foodies! Step into the enchanting world of Willy Wonka this Easter weekend. Gather in the Hangar, where you can find a tantalising taste of Willy Wonka’s factory – a feast of sweet treats and an afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story, whilst watching the new Wonka film on the super-sized screen. Tickets £35 per person (children £20) To book your tickets call 01473 333741 or email reception@kesgravehall.com. In conjunction with The Riverside & Film Feast.
www.milsomhotels.com
Creative with Line – Linocut Workshop
16 March | John Lewis Norwich
An introductory workshop in Linocut Printing with artist and printmaker Rachel Collier-Wilson. All materials are included, as well as hot or soft drinks and free parking.
Book your place at: www.creativewithline.com
SchooDoodle Family Craft Session
11 April | John Lewis Norwich
Thursday 11 April
These inventive and engaging activities are designed for children aged 3 to 10 years, but older ages will love to get in on the action too! Bring along Mum, Dad, Grandma, and all other accompanying adults to share in the creative experience.
Book your place at:
www.schoodoodle.co.uk
Lambs & Spring Bulbs
Throughout March | Kentwell Hall
Bring your little ones to see the newborn lambs for a wholesome family day out.
The Tudor Rose Courtyard Maze and Yew Castle offer delightful surprises for younger visitors, along with a captivating storybook trail.
www.kentwell.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
29 March-2 April | Somerleyton Hall Gardens
Follow the Easter trail around the Hall’s stunning gardens. Children will receive an Easter Egg prize at the end, and under three’s receive an Easter treat.
www.somerleyton.co.uk