The Bodyguard arrives at Norwich Theatre Royal on Monday, 22 June 2026, opening a six-day run in the city with evening performances listed through Saturday, 27 June.
The musical is scheduled at Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Road, Norwich, NR21RL. The source listing gives the opening time as 7.30am and the end time on the final date as 10.00pm, with the price marked as Free. Anyone planning to attend should check directly with Norwich Theatre before making plans, as the listing also notes that cast and performance schedules are subject to change without notice.
The Norwich run at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | The Bodyguard |
| Type | Musical |
| Venue | Norwich Theatre Royal |
| Address | Theatre Road, Norwich, NR21RL, United Kingdom |
| Dates | 22 June to 27 June 2026 |
| Listed time | Starts 7.30am on 22 June; ends 10.00pm on 27 June |
| Listed price | Free |
| Organiser/contact | Norwich Theatre, 01603 603000 |
The event sits in the Entertainment & Nightlife section of the Visit Norwich Events listing, but it is likely to appeal beyond a standard theatre audience because of the title’s familiarity and its catalogue of major pop songs.
A thriller built around big-stage songs
The Bodyguard follows Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who becomes a bodyguard for superstar Rachel Marron after she is targeted by an unknown stalker. The story turns on the tension between two people who both expect to be in control, before the relationship shifts into romance.
The production is described in the source listing as an award-winning smash-hit musical returning for a UK and International Tour throughout 2026. For Norwich audiences, that places the Theatre Royal dates within a wider touring schedule rather than a one-night stop.
The appeal is straightforward: a romantic thriller structure, a star-and-protector story, and a set list built around songs many theatregoers will already know before they enter the auditorium.
Whitney Houston hits form the core of the show
The listed musical numbers include Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill and I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
The source also highlights I Will Always Love You as one of the greatest hit songs of all time. That gives the production its main audience hook: the show is not only selling a plot, but a night built around familiar vocal set pieces.
For people deciding whether the event is for them, the clearest match is theatre-goers who like large-scale touring musicals, romantic thrillers and song-led productions. It may also suit visitors looking for an evening event in central Norwich during the last full week of June.
What to check before going
The current listing names Norwich Theatre Royal as the venue and Norwich Theatre as the contact point. The phone number provided is 01603 603000, and the source also lists an email contact for Norwich Theatre.
Because the source includes a disclaimer that cast and performance schedules may change without notice, checking directly with Norwich Theatre is the practical next step before attending. The event is listed for 22 June to 27 June 2026 at Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Road, Norwich, NR21RL.
Source: Visit Norwich Events
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This preview is based on the Visit Norwich Events listing and keeps to the dates, venue, contact and show details supplied there.
- Confirmed the event title as The Bodyguard.
- Confirmed the venue as Norwich Theatre Royal in Norwich.
- Checked the listed dates as 22 June to 27 June 2026.
- Included the source note that cast and performance schedules may change without notice.
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- Visit Norwich Events
- Scope
- Norwich
- Updated
- 2026-06-22 13:46
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