East Anglian Theatre Podcast

03/01/2026

Adult panto: they're not big, they're not clever, but they're a lot of fun and a welcome break from the saccharine sweetness of regular panto!

Adult panto is back… OH YES IT IS ✨

This New Year, you’re officially invited to enjoy Prince Charming’s grand ball as
Sinderella: The Adult Panto struts into Sheringham Little Theatre from Wednesday 7th to Monday 12th January 👠

Expect sparkling sets, outrageous costumes, filthy laughs, and more audience participation than your dignity is prepared for 😈

Will Sinderella find her Prince?
Will her wicked mother and ugly step-sisters, Emma and Roid, ruin everything?
Can Fairy Hanny work her magic before the glass slipper slips away?

🔥 Utterly filthy
🔥 Laugh-a-minute
🔥 Strictly adults only

Tickets are LIMITED and selling fast, so grab yours now for a night you definitely won’t forget in a hurry… OH NO YOU WON’T! Grab yours now: https://sheringhamlittletheatre.ticketsolve.com/share/1173662048

02/01/2026

It won't be my first show of 2026, but Crown Matrimonial will be my first review of the year. Keep an eye out for that of course, but more crucially, do grab yourself a ticket via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sewellbarn/crown-matrimonial/e-ajkxdq
🎙️🎭👑
📍 Sewell Barn Theatre
📆 15-17 & 21-24 January

01/01/2026

I've got a few shows booked, including some lined up for review in early 2026, but what about you guys? What shows are you looking forward to, local to you? Or perhaps you're performing in a production that you want to mention. Do let me know! 🎙️🎭

31/12/2025

Just 2 weeks until Guys and Dolls opens at the Arts Theatre Cambridge. Do not be a moocher standing on the sidelines when the action goes down. Get yourself a ticket before they are rarer than an honest dice game in a New York basement.

Two weeks, folks. That is all I am saying.

Tickets at the link in the comments.

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

It's been quite a year for theatre in East Anglia with a number of incredible shows that have both toured here and been produced by some of our wonderful community companies. I've attempted to create a list of my favourites - but first, there's a few things to take into account here.
1. This is absolutely my opinion - feel free to disagree by all means.
2. I am based in Norfolk, so the vast majority of shows I see are local to me. There is some wonderful theatre happening in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk too, but time and resources means it's often not practicable to get to them.
3. I've separated community and touring (professional) shows for fairly obvious reasons. Plenty of community shows measure up well against professional ones in terms of performance, but often budget, time, and production values means it's not a fair comparison.

Check out the image captions for my thoughts.

28/12/2025

We're down to the last three shows, so here's your final ticket availability update of the season. We're really happy to see the popularity of our pantomime, but you might not be if you don't confirm your booking soon!

🎭 Cinderella
📅 LAST 3 DAYS
🎟 Limited tickets | https://stgeorgestheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873672720/events/129605117

24/12/2025

Left your Christmas Shopping to the last minute? Why not give the gift of John McClane?

We think tickets for YIPPEE KI YAY THE MUSICAL PARODY FOR THE DIE HARD FANS make the perfect Christmas present (and you can print them at home too!) Head to our Linktree to buy tickets (link below and in bio)

🎟 https://linktr.ee/opendoortheatre

22/12/2025

Tickets are selling like hot cakes for Robin Hood! 🏹

If you haven't got your tickets yet, you best fire quick!
Come along and join the magic of Sherwood forest with us this Christmas ✨

🎟www.fishertheatre.org | Box Office: 01986 897130

21/12/2025

There were plenty of men (and women) in tights as REDuck Producktions annual pantomime took to the stage at the The Fisher Theatre with the arrow-toting folk hero taking centre stage in this festive family treat
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There were plenty of men (and women) in tights as Reduck Producktions' annual pantomime took to the stage at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay, with the arrow-toting folk hero taking centre stage in this festive family treat. Quinn Richards does a sterling job in the title role, having a slightly d***y c...

16/12/2025

After their last two sell out shows at the Maddermarket Theatre, Crude Apache change direction for 2026, away from boats, the Broads and the North Sea to South Norfolk and an ancient woodland.
Based on the true story, which is still commemorated in the Watton town sign, Babes in the Wood is a genuine Norfolk pantomime.
Deep amongst the twisted trees of Wayland Wood two innocents are betrayed and left to die. Will strange magic, unexpected allies and their indomitable spirit see them through?
With all the classic panto elements and music from the fabulous Punch House Band this family show is told in Crude Apache’s inimitable style, expect catchy songs, lots of laughter and a dark twist in an atmospheric re-telling of this classic folk tale.
Crude Apache in association with the Maddermarket theatre present:
Babes in the Wood, a true Norfolk panto.
Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st January @ 19:30 - Matinee Saturday 31st @ 14:30
Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) from:
maddermarket.co.uk/box-office
Tel: 01603 620917

16/12/2025

I've got one last show to see this year, and then I'll be compiling a list of the best productions I've watched in 2025.
But what about you guys? What's the best bit of theatre you've seen in East Anglia in the last twelve months? 🎙️🎭