A new musical from pop band Steps is heading to Norwich on a major tour and it would be a tragedy to miss it. 

Here and Now is currently previewing at The Alexandra in Birmingham and it will finish its run on November 30. 

A UK and Ireland tour has now been announced and it will start in August 2025, with shows at Norwich Theatre Royal from April 14 to 19 2026. 

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Featuring Steps’ most beloved hit songs, the story is set in the seaside superstore Better Best Bargains.

Steps at the launch event for Here and Now in BirminghamSteps at the launch event for Here and Now in Birmingham (Image: Jonathan Hipkiss Photography)

When Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy.

Steps (Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Ian ‘H’ Watkins’, Lee Latchford-Evans and Lisa Scott-Lee) have had 14 top-five singles, including the number-one hits Tragedy/Heartbeat and Stomp.

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Casting for the UK and Ireland tour is to be announced.

Tickets go on sale for Norwich next week - for Ambassadors, Corporate Members and Gold Friends on November 25, Best Friends and Friends on November 27 and general sale on November 29. 

Book at norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 630000.