The Book of Mormon announces return to Norwich Theatre Royal

Multi-award winning show The Book of Mormon will be coming to the Norwich Theatre Royal next summer from August 19 until August 30.

The musical comedy began on Broadway in 2011 and the book, music and lyrics were written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, of South Park fame, and Robert Lopez who co-created Avenue Q and wrote songs for Disney’s Frozen and Coco.

The musical follows two Mormons who travel to Uganda (Image: Paul Coltas) Lopez is the first and only double ‘EGOT’ winner having won all four major entertainment awards - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony - at least twice.

The Book of Mormon follows two Mormon boys as they attempt to preach the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village.

The musical is known for its risque and often jaw-dropping satire but is ultimately about the importance of accepting others.

The Book of Mormon has won more than 30 international awards (Image: Paul Coltas) The production last made an appearance at the Theatre Royal in January 2022 and it was met with rave reviews. 

Since making its world premiere in March 2011 at New York’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre, where it won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon has been performed on three continents and won more than 30 international awards.

The London production has been showing at the Prince of Wales Theatre since February 2013 and on its opening day it set the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history and went on to win four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.

The musical is known for its risque satire (Image: Paul Coltas) Booking for tickets will open at 10am on September 23 for Ambassadors, Corporate Members and Gold Friends, September 25 for Best Friends and Friends and September 27 for general public.

To book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.