20 years ago Hugh Jackman was offered the role of the Phantom of the Opera, a role Joz Norris has dreamed about his entire life.
He turned it down. Now, an artist known for taking himself too seriously despite his creative output consisting of utter nonsense will play another one in this musical extravaganza that will reset the course of history.
Nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2026
Winner of the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show 2019
Runner-up for the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy 2025
Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality Nominee 2019 and 2025 Creator and star of BBC Radio 4’s The Dream Factory and A Small Talk On Small Talk
“Captures the spirit of creative Fringe comedy” Guardian
“Thoughtful purpose underpinning laughs upon ridiculous laughs” Chortle
6pm at The Bootlegger
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £8.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Joz Norris (Wip) (6 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 18:00 | - 19:00 |
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