Annie: The Musical

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood takes to the Norwich Theatre Royal stage this month to play Miss Hannigan in the popular musical Annie. As well as being a small-screen favourite, he also has a strong West End and touring performing pedigree with roles in the likes of Cats, Miss Saigon, La Cage Aux Folles, and Me And My Girl.

Craig Revel Horwood with Annie & Orphans. Credit: Hugo Glendenning

Running from August 17-22, it follows the story of the brave youngster who lives a life of hardship in an orphanage during the Great Depression of the 1930s. She is chosen to spend Christmas at the home of the very rich Oliver Warbucks and also decides she wants to track down her real family, but the nasty Miss Hannigan has other ideas.

Sophia Pettit as 'Annie' and Orphans. Credit Paul Coltas

With its warm-hearted story and top class cast, this stunning new production also features the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, and is directed by Nikolai Foster, who also directed both The Witches of Eastwick and All The Fun Of The Fair, which proved popular at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Tickets can be booked by calling box office on 01603 630000 or by visiting the Norwich Theatre Royal website: https://secure.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk/Online/default.asp. Tickets have been selling fast but at the time of writing this there are a few available.