The Norwich Puppet Theatre has announced it will stage a puppet pantomime of Mother Goose for local families during the 2026 Easter school holidays. The production will run from March 31 to April 4, 2026, at the Grade I‑listed St James (the former St James the Less) in Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk. The theatre says the show aims to provide a central family entertainment option during the spring break.
The show marks the first time the theatre has committed to a full‑scale pantomime in the spring rather than its traditional Christmas season. The production is expected to be staged under the direction of Peter Beck and will use the Norwich Puppet Theatre’s original puppet designs and visual storytelling — including its paper‑theatre and live‑action/puppetry hybrid approaches — to bring the story to a new generation.
The March 31–April 4 run aligns with the first week of Norfolk’s Easter holidays (Easter holiday: Monday March 30 – Monday April 13, 2026). The dates were scheduled by Norwich Puppet Theatre to match that school holiday window.
As a registered charity, Norwich Puppet Theatre relies on seasonal tentpole productions to help support its historic venue, which celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2025. Residents can find further details and ticket information via the Norwich Evening News announcement and the theatre’s box office (Box Office: 01603 629921).
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