Welcome to Norwich Puppet Theatre. We are a professional company, community outreach organisation and a venue based in Norwich. And you guessed it – we’re all about puppetry! We are dedicated to championing the special art form of puppetry through magical theatrical experiences and creative skills sessions for everyone.

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Shows for Children & Families

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

2 April

The simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll! Garlic Theatre create a magical world, with puppets, live music, storytelling and singing.

Where's Mrs Ladybird?

3 April

An interactive hide and seek show for babies and toddlers based on the best selling book.

Little Bo Peep

5 April

Watch your favourite nursery rhymes come to life before your eyes in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s fabulous show, especially created for little peeps and their families.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

6 April

A fun adaption of this Grimm’s tale is retold with the help of beautiful Elf puppets, objects and of course, lots of lovely Shoes!

The Treetop Restaurant

7 April

Meet and wiggle with Emma’s favourite customer whose appetite just keeps getting bigger, along with his body!

How To Catch a Book Witch

8 April

Could there be a Book Witch in the library? Join Kira and the Bookworm on an adventure to find out!

Cardboard Carnival

10 April

Trunk, Tail, Ears or Wings? – Carnival creates itself from all sorts of things! This is “Carnival of the Animals” but not as we know it.

Moonsmile

12 April

Every bit as magical as it sounds, Moonsmile combines movement, music and puppetry to prove that friendships can be anywhere!

Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders

13 April

Join Hoglets Theatre on a magical journey of singing owls, fantasy worlds, friendship and love.

14 April

The Zoo That Comes To You

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.

DIG!

27 May

A gentle first theatre experience with music, rhythm and singing. Perfect for babies aged 6 months to 2 years.

Finders Keepers

28 May

Packed full of wonderful live music and puppetry, this magical tale of friendship explores the importance of environmental responsibility and belonging within the natural world.

Dangerous Dave

29 May

Dangerous Dave, infinitely more ‘daft’ than ‘dangerous’, and his ridiculous sidekick, Herbert Lemon, present some of the most mind-bindingly silly stunts ever performed . . . ever!

George and the Dragon

30 May

Beware! In a cave under the castle lurks a fiery dragon waiting to devour monks, knights, sheep and …princesses – will George be bold enough to challenge it, or will he run away?

The Tales of Robin Hood

31 May

Join England’s Greatest Outlaw as he and his Merry Friends take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham!

After The Rain

1 June

Little Ivy helps a stranded worm and is led on a wild adventure! Musical mischief and mycelium for intrepid explorers.

The Giant Who Slept for Ten Thousand Years

16 June

A heart-warming story about our relationship to nature, friendship and the places we call home inspired by a Swedish Folktale featuring giants and trolls!

The Flea Circus

13 July

Roll Up! Roll Up! The Flea Circus is coming to town! Experience the thrills and spills of the big top with some of the teensiest puppets in the world.

The Little Mermaid Junior

20 & 21 July

Dive into an enchanting underwater world with Mays Performing Arts’ captivating production of “The Little Mermaid”!

Shows for Adults

ReWork: Bowie

15 March

ReWork brings you the best local bands performing the greatest hits!

Brother Pit + Lucy Grubb: Acoustic Americana from the Wild, Wild East

22 March

Join us for a musical night of ‘Acoustic Americana from the wild, wild East’ at this Fundraising Event for Norwich Puppet Theatre!

Now That's What I Call...DRAG! Dream-Werq Ball!

23 March

Do you love all things DRAG?! Are you ready to sashay to Far Far Away?!

The Electro Impro Show

30 March

Join us for a night of improvised comedy with a twist and get the chance to influence the show from the comfort of your theatre seat!

The Rabbitts

6 April

Ethereal and understated Norwich based folk band join us for an evening of creative harmonies, fingerstyle guitar arrangements and dreamy mandolin lines.

The Doghouse Big Band

19 April

An evening of enjoying the snappiest and jazziest tunes with The Dog House Big Band!

Cinema in Silhouette

25 April

Stand-up comedy meets cabaret meets visual shadow feast in this virtuoso one-man show.

ReWork: Paul Simon

26 April

ReWork presents Paul Simon! So grab your mate Julio and meet us at the school yard…

Story-Reading for Grown-Ups featuring Classic Fairy Tales

2 & 4 May

Join Naomi and her seemingly endless collection of books for another cosy friendly and relaxed evening of STORY-READING FOR GROWN-UPS …

Eliza Delf & The Wilderness + Maple Ward + Jim Holland + Murmurations

16 May

Wayfarers presents a journey of folk and friendship, culminating with Eliza Delf & The Wilderness!

Cilla & The Swinging 60s

24 May

Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black.

The Ballad of the Underwater Daughter

7 June

Exquisitely rendered and darkly hilarious The Ballad of the Underwater Daughter is a modern fairy-tale, overloaded with puppets, props and machines.

Nan, Me & Barabara Pravi

25 July

In 2021, Hannah Maxwell moved back to the Home Counties to care for her terminally ill grandfather. But this show isn’t about that. It’s about France’s Eurovision star Barbara Pravi, who’s just lovely.

Snapdragon Cabaret presents Snap! Drag on!

26 July

An LGBTQIA+ filled burlesque, drag and comedy show to celebrate Norwich Pride Weekend.

Now That's What I Call DRAG! Norwich Pride Extravaganza!

27 July

The perfect end to Norwich Pride, and the only OFFICIAL post-Pride celebration! So get on those heels, pack on those sequins and get ready for the drag mixtape to begin!

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

10-14 September

A euphoric night on the Rock ’n’ Roll rollercoaster with singer Hedwig – a hedonistic genderqueer anti-heroine seemingly hellbent on destruction.

Beauty Bangs The Beast! Adult Panto

16-18 January 2025

Madame and monsieur, and everyone in-between, you’re invited to ‘Be Our Guest’ this Panto Season!

Film Screenings

The Dark Crystal

24 April

A masterful live action fantasy starring some of Jim Henson’s most imaginative creatures ever!

The Princess Bride

8 May

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness.

Disney's Encanto: Sing-a-long

11 May

Sing along with Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa and Bruno (but we don’t talk about him) with this special screening of Encanto.

Little Shop of Horrors

12 June

A Singing Plant. A Daring Hero. A Sweet Girl. A Demented Dentist. What more could you want?! Just don’t feed the plants…

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical: Sing-a-long

22 June

Sing along with Matilda, Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull in this film adaption of the stage musical featuring music by Tim Minchin.

Dazed and Confused

3 July

Join the graduating class of 1976 as they leave High School and get themselves into mayhem in this much-loved coming-of-age movie.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

24 July

Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theatre hit, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” tells the story of the “internationally ignored” rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love.

Workshops

Junior Puppeteers

Starting 13 Jan

Weekly puppetry club for children ages 6-8 and 9-12

Bouncing Bunnies Puppet Making Family Workshop

30 March

Get creative with your family and make your very own bouncy Easter bunny puppet!

Cardboard Critters Puppet Making Family Workshop

4 April

Get creative with your family and make your very own puppet creature out of cardboard!

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D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Ellerdale Trust

Martin Laing Trust

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