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    Maddermarket Theatre

    124 Reviews
    #29 of 125 things to do in Norwich
    Concerts & Shows, Theaters
    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    St. Johns Alley, Norwich NR2 1DR, England
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Lovely theatre”

    Saw towards zero here last week, lovely old theatre, affordable show, drinks and snacks reasonably... read more

    Reviewed July 2, 2019
    scbean66
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    Surrey, United Kingdom
    “Quirky Little Theatre”

    We went to see the one man show Kemp's Jig, which chronicles the journey of Will Kemp dancing from... read more

    Reviewed May 4, 2019
    UsTwoOutTogether
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Absolutely love madermarket but you have cut your audience 50%

    The Maddermarket is a beautiful theatre. Holds lots of events. I love the madermarket. However they have recently updated their website which is no longer apple friendly. I have tried everything and even gone to private browsing. I’m quite tech savvy but can no longer...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    2  Thank ruby-r-red
    Reviewed July 2, 2019
    Lovely theatre

    Saw towards zero here last week, lovely old theatre, affordable show, drinks and snacks reasonably priced. Great show enjoyed it more than professional Agatha Christie theatre group that have the same cast of once semi famous actors charging 3 times the price, will definitely go...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank scbean66
    Reviewed May 4, 2019
    Quirky Little Theatre

    We went to see the one man show Kemp's Jig, which chronicles the journey of Will Kemp dancing from London to Norwich, in Shakespeare's time. We enjoyed the show which was well suited to the intimacy of the Maddermarket Theatre. The seats in the stalls...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank UsTwoOutTogether
    Reviewed March 31, 2019
    The Perfect Small Theatre

    Went there recently to see Sir Ian McKellen and in past to see rock and blues bands. In all circumstances the acoustics seem great and the sightlines equally so. All the volunteer staff are friendly and helpful. All in all a great venue and one...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    1  Thank martinballhome
    Reviewed March 9, 2019 via mobile
    Wonderful old theatre

    The Maddermarket is great it’s very old, small so you can be close to the performance and the volunteers running it are brilliant

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank I1214DUstuarth
    Reviewed February 24, 2019
    The 39 Steps - not really!

    I am a huge fan of the Maddermarket Theatre, the venue is great and the standard of the productions is always top rate. When I heard they were doing The 39 Steps I was thrilled as its a book / story that I like and...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank X7326steven
    Reviewed February 23, 2019
    39 Steps to a great afternoon of entertainment

    We traveled up from Essex to visit one of our favourite theatre's and this show really did not disappoint. It was not what I was expecting at all but this was the most superbly directed delivered and performed production. Pace a plenty and fantastic physical...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank David K
    Reviewed November 18, 2018 via mobile
    Ms

    Visited for a strictly ballroom dance show amazing show vibrant colourful and full life very professional great staff who volunteer there time for this little Shakespearean theatre.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank horinger
    Reviewed November 1, 2018 via mobile
    Oliver The Musical

    Just seen the Norfolk Youth Music Theatre group present Oliver at the Maddermarket. What an outstanding group they are, a credit to Norfolk. From start to finish, a thoroughly enjoyable performance. Truly amazing! The attention to detail was incredible...we saw 'Singing in the Rain' at...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank rwayforest1
    Reviewed October 16, 2018
    Amazing Theatre

    Brilliant little theatre in the heart of Norwich. Complete with Bar which serves drinks before and after the show as well as in the interval period. Toilets could do with an overhaul but on the whole a lovely Theatre.

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank TheStevieGee
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    milo184
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    Response from 340margaretb | Reviewed this property |
    The only thing I noticed was it made my neck ache a bit but did not restrict my view.
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    Simon C
    September 25, 2016|
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    Response from CityCanary | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Leg room like all theatres can sometimes be tight. End of row seats are good as RE the whole of front row downstairs if you don't mind being right at front of stage. Front rows on each side are good too. I have no... More
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    CRH73
    August 1, 2015|
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    Response from Maddermarket | Property representative |
    Hey there! Fantastic to hear you will be visiting us for the first time later this year. At 312 seats, we are an intimate little theatre, so your view from the Gallery will be unrestricted and puts you close to the... More
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