Thick & Tight
Natural Behaviour
Friday 22 May, 7.30pm–Saturday 23 May, 7.30pm
Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Tickets: £10.00 - £20.00
Dance theatre company Thick & Tight presents their award winning show Natural Behaviour, a collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms.
Somewhere between a variety show and a biology essay come alive, Natural Behaviour is a queer look at what it means to be natural or unnatural, highlighting the essential role of diversity in all life.
Thick & Tight’s distinctive mixture of dance, satire, impersonation and poetry aims for the outrageous, the beautiful, the hilarious and the profound.
The line-up in this evening includes two moths, a pantomime horse, the dust in Quentin Crisp’s room, some flies on the wall, a lamenting songbird, a blade of grass and a lesbian seagull.
Thick & Tight’s co-directors Daniel Hay-Gordon and El Perry are joined by some remarkable dance artists and collaborators.
‘Deft, funny and utterly absorbing, a ravishing selection of short dance pieces that make their points about queerness and inclusivity with wit, passion and power. It’s fabulous.’
The Observer
‘This is a show that’s rich, thoughtful, ridiculous and quite wonderful…hugely poignant and hugely silly.’
★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian
‘A unique piece of art, thoughtful, considered, and unassuming’
★ ★ ★ ★ London Theatre
Natural Behaviour was awarded Achievement in Dance at the UK Theatre Awards 2025 and ranked no.1 Best Dance Show in the Guardian for 2025.
Important information
Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Age guidance: 12+
Assisted performances: All performances are relaxed, have integrated captions and feature audio introductions.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Access bookings: If you have any access requirements, or would like to book a wheelchair accessible space please visit Norwich Theatre or call 01603 630 000.
Please note: Part of the auditorium is being sold by Norwich Theatre. If you would like to see their available seats visit Norwich Theatre.
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Tickets
Tickets: £20.00
Concessions: 10% off tickets priced £10 or over for D/deaf or disabled, Full-time students, Go 4Less cardholders and those on Universal Credit
Under 18: £10
Essential Companions: Any audience member requiring an essential carer/companion can get one free ticket. Relevant discounts or concessions still apply to the paid ticket.
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Friday
22 May
07:30 pm
£10.00 - £20.00
Saturday
23 May
07:30 pm
£10.00 - £20.00
Presented in partnership with Norwich Theatre
Co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, Lowry, Royal Ballet & Opera, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Corali Dance Company and Duckie.
Supported by Britten Pears Arts, BalletBoyz, Dansox, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance and One Legged Dog.
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Gallery credit: Rosie Powell