Keep an eye out for Guardian “Unsigned” Comedy Act of the Year, Louisa Theobald, poetry collective Aisle16 member Jon Osbourne (whose novel Radio Head was a Radio 4 Book of the Week last year), beatboxers Intensi-T and DUS-T, and Escalator Live Literature winners Molly Naylor and Hannah Walker – plus a host of other brilliant musicians, writers, dancers and comedians.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a night out at Norwich Arts Centre’s Broken Piano Show, or the Birdcage’s Wednesday Night Cabaret (or even if you’re a complete newcomer to the scene) don’t miss this red hot line up from the city which probably has the highest rate of talented, creative, arty types per head of population!

Listen every month to delicious aural treat – a hearty base of information and news, a rich filling of interviews with comedians and performers, and a crunchy topping of silly things we also think of to say.

Listen to the March 2010 podcast to hear all about the shows we recommend, what’s on at the bar, and how Adam Buxton survived his first Norfolk Christmas.

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It is a show which will take your breath away. Watch the trailer below for a taster.

Yahoo! The next installment of music video brilliance from the good BUG Music Video people is heading our way. BUG#4: The Evolution of Music Video will be at the Playhouse on Thursday 10 June at 8pm.

BUG is a show made up of screenings of amazing and innovative music videos from around the world, punctuated with chat from host Adam Buxton (The Adam and Joe Show), interviews with directors and some very amusing comments from YouTube users. BUG can only be seen at the BFI on London’s South Bank, or here at Norwich Playhouse!

Occasionally Adam screens one of his own comedy films. Have a look at this, which was shown at the last BUG event…

Make sure you watch the show, and you can try-before-you-buy! If you are reading this post after Thursday 4 February, don’t forget you can watch all BBC shows up to a week after they air by using BBC iPlayer.

For more info on Stewart Francis’ show at the Playhouse, click HERE, or if you want to find out a little bit more about Andrew Maxwell, click HERE INSTEAD.

We’ve managed to secure a new date for Chris Addison – hurrah! The daft and whimsy comedian will be back at the Playhouse 7 April 2010 so if you missed out the first time be sure to buy quickly to avoid disappointment!

You might know Chris Addison from the Bafta award-winning comedy ‘The Think of It’ or ‘In The Loop’ and he’s now on the road with his critically acclaimed stand-up. All tickets are £15 and all booking info can be found on the Playhouse website or you can call 01603 598598.

Andrew Maxwell is a very funny man.

You’ve probably spotted him popping up on TV panel shows such as Argumental and Have I Got News For You, or even taking to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall as part of Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball.

Andrew is visiting Norwich as part of his first (but well overdue) full UK tour on Wednesday 26 May at 8pm. Tickets are a highly reasonable £12, or £10 for concessions.

Watch him on YouTube discussing his height and his favourite ever heckles HERE. It made us laugh out loud.

Call 01603 598598 or click HERE to book, or for more info.

However, to make sure we don’t leave any comedy fans disappointed, we have managed to secure a SECOND DATE for Stewart on WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2010, just to make sure no one misses out. Yay!

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This year’s Nimmo Twins show is a collection of new sketches alongside old favourites, all squished together under the  title of NORMAL FOR NORFOLK 11 AND A BIT; threadbare rural staire featuring  favourite characters such as She Go and the City Councillors. Expect Suffun Old, Suffun New, Suffun Borrad, Sutton Hoo.

All shows are now sold out, but returned tickets may become available. Call our Box Office on 01603 598598 to find out the latest!