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Step into Dragon Hall (visitor drop-in hours)
Our weekly visitor drop-in hours run Sunday and Monday, 10am–3pm.
One of Us: Elizabeth Day
We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Day, Sunday Times bestselling author and one of today’s most influential podcasters, to Norwich Playhouse to discuss her suspenseful and compulsive new novel, One of Us.
Apply for Lit from the Inside 2026
Age 14-17 and based in Norwich or Norfolk? Want to be at the heart of Norwich’s creative community? Join our young creative collective and develop your skills, meet like minded people, and kickstart your cultural career!
Hot off the press! Browse our new season brochure
Hello, summertime! We’ve lined-up a jam-packed programme of live events, courses, workshops, and development opportunities for writers and literary translators to see you through the season.
Everything that’s on…
Our programme of activity runs all year round, encompassing courses, festivals, workshops, live performances, socials, and so much more. Explore what we’ve got coming up below.
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Explore our latest blogs, resourses, podcasts and guides in the NCW library.
From draft to debut: Anna Goldreich on The Leveret
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, writer Anna Goldreich reflects on the personal and creative journey behind her debut novel, The Leveret.
15 June 2026
The Courage Collection: Stories of sanctuary
We’ve teamed up with the Schools of Sanctuary team to create a list of recommended reads spotlighting the stories of refugees and asylum seekers.
8 June 2026
John Osborne announced as writer-in-residence for Norwich Market event
Acclaimed poet, scriptwriter, and theatre-maker John Osborne has been appointed as the Writer-in-Residence for Norwich Market.
1 June 2026
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