Love going to the theatre and watching Top West End Shows, but don’t want to travel, well, don’t worry because East Anglia is hosting some amazing West End Shows on Tour right on your doorstep.
West End Shows On Tour in East Anglia
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Dates : 8th July – 12th July 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Norwich Theatre Royal on 8 – 12 July 2025.
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
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Chicago
Dates : 14th July – 19th July 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts.
So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Dates : 28th July – 2nd August 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Having been seen by over 35 million theatre goers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet.
When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
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Fiddler On The Roof
Dates : 12th – 16th August 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal for one week only in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025.
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The Book of Mormon
Dates : 19th August – 30th August 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
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Gypsy the Musical Fable
Dates : 10th – 14th September 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Step into the dazzling world of Gypsy, the legendary musical fable that has captivated audiences for decades.
With a brilliant score by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this timeless classic tells the story of the indomitable stage mother, Rose, as she pushes her daughters through the vaudeville circuit, striving for fame and glory.
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Hamilton
Dates : 16 Sep – 25 Oct 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time and is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal for a 6 week season.
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War Horse
Dates : 28th October – 8th November 2025
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.
At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Dates : 13th January – 24th January 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar.
Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards and selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in music history.
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2:22 A Ghost Story
Dates : 26th January – 31st January 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben.
Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.
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Dear England
Dates : 3rd February – 7th February 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss.
The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.
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Buddy -The Buddy Holly Story
Dates : 18th February – 21st February 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Norwich Theatre Royal as part of its 2026 UK Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
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Six The Musical
Dates : 3rd March – 7th March 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Norwich Theatre Royal following its previous sell-out success!
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Priscilla Queen of The Desert
Dates : 30th March – 4th April 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
This joyous Broadway and West End hit musical takes you on a hilarious, heart-warming ride as three friends hit the road across the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT explores identity, diversity and the journey towards self-acceptance by challenging societal norms as the characters confront prejudice and adversity.
It’s a true celebration of the power of love, friendship, unity, being unapologetically yourself and embracing others for who they are.
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Here & Now
Dates : 14th April – 19th April 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Happiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps.
Don’t miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it comes to Norwich Theatre Royal after its record-breaking world premiere this year!
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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Dates : 24th April – 25th April 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and returning to Norwich Theatre Playhouse.
With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.
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Miss Saigon
Dates : 12th May – 23rd May 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
The soaring score features hit songs including: “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”.
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Flashdance The Musical
Dates : 3rd June – 7th June 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Threshold Theatre Company return to the Norwich Theatre Playhouse with Flashdance The Musical, the electrifying stage show based on the iconic 1983 film.
This high-energy production tells the story of 18-year-old Alex, a steelworker by day and dancer by night, who dreams of earning a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.
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Fawlty Towers
Dates : 9th June – 13th June 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage!
50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run.
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The Battle
Dates : 16th June – 20th June 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop.
On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North.
Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all a mania that would define an era – were you Blur or Oasis?
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The Bodyguard
Dates : 22nd June – 27th June 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
The award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back for a UK and International Tour throughout 2026.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker.
Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
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Mamma Mia
Dates : 30th June – 11th July 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical in Norwich Theatre Royal from 30 June for two weeks only!
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
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Matilda The Musical
Dates : 6th August – 6th September 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is coming to Norwich!
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved book, Matilda The Musical is written by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
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Legally Blonde The Musical
Dates : 22nd September – 26th September 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.
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Operation Mincemeat
Dates : 5th October – 10th October 2026
Location : Norwich Theatre Royal
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway!
The year is 1943, and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
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