In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director, Stephen, chats to comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his upcoming stand-up show, Vitruvian Mango.

Get tickets for Marcus' show here: bit.ly/3GuGklJ

*Language warning: Contains expletives

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director, Stephen, chats to Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara about her upcoming role in Chicago as Roxie Hart.

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director Stephen sits down with Laura Horton to discuss her new show co-commissioned by Norwich Theatre, Lynn Faces.

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director Stephen sits down with Michael Maloney to discuss his debut as Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.

Their conversation delves into the dynamics of touring theatre, the perks of being part of an iconic TV series like The Crown, and pondering over what they would ask Shakespeare if they had the chance.

For this episode, Chief Executive & Creative Director Stephen Crocker talked to ITV legend Lisa Maxwell in rehearsals of Norwich Theatre's pantomime Aladdin. The pair talked about the tradition of panto, being the baddie for the first time, being on variety shows and how being on the stage is a great training ground for Loose Women.

In part two of Norwich Theatre Talks interview, Stephen talks to Lisa about her role in Aladdin, trying the Norfolk accent, going to Great Yarmouth on a magic carpet and her three dogs! 

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, we journeyed to Sinitta's dressing room, whilst she was starring in NOW That's What I Call a Musical!

On this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, we kick off Season 3 with a chat to Maisie Adam, ahead of her Norwich Theatre Playhouse debut.

In this episode, Stephen Crocker is joined by our new pantomime dame and Norfolk Nimmo Twin, Owen Evans.Raised in Cromer, Owen attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) where he studied with the Moscow Arts Theatre School. As an actor, he has appeared in countless plays and theatre productions, including with the Royal Shakespeare Company.Owen will be starring alongside West End musical stars Tarik Frimpong and Meesha Turner; pantomime favourite Joe Tracini; and ITV star Lisa Maxwell in Aladdin at Norwich Theatre Royal from 7 Dec to 5 Jan. Tickets are available via our website.The episode also features Lauren Farley, Business Development Manager at Norwich Theatre. Lauren and Stephen discuss the varied ways that Norwich Theatre, a registered charity that receives no public funding, uses its venues to generate extra income.Listen to the episode now on Spotify, YouTube and Norwich Theatre Digital Stage (via our website).

It's another Norwich Theatre Talks - On Tour episode!

This summer, we are excited to be hosting a Festival of New Musicals at Norwich Theatre Playhouse. The week will bring you delightfully silly, outrageously funny brand-new musicals before they head off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for their debut!

From the producer that brought you Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist and My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), three brand new musicals – Come Dine With Me: The Musical; I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical; and SILENCE! The Musical will all be headlining the festival. 

In this episode, Stephen chats with X Factor star Diana Vickers from I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical; Danielle Coombe and Harry Chandler from Come Dine With Me: The Musical; and Mark Oxtoby from SILENCE! The Musical. They talk about the shows, the process of developing them, and the excitement of previewing them in Norwich before taking them to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

For the full Fringe experience, you can enjoy all three musicals for just £36 with our Festival Ticket, just add each show to your basket and the discount will automatically apply.

This episode Stephen Crocker is joined by Kitty Morgan, writer of new British musical, The Highwayman ahead of its run at Norwich Theatre Playhouse in August.

The Highwayman tells the story of a dashing rogue in a full-throttle musical charge through the grimy underbelly of 1600s England, where love is as dangerous as a back-alley brawl.

Kitty talks about the process of creating a musical inspired by the infamous Alfred Noyes poem and its journey from page to stage.

The episode also includes Glen Neath from Darkfield, who recently brought SÉANCE and ARCADE to Norwich Theatre Beyond. If you joined us in the shipping containers and want to know more about how you create such a unique show listen to the episode now on Spotify, YouTube and Norwich Theatre Digital Stage (via our website).