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Encore Performing Arts presents

Next to Normal

MusicalEnglish · 2026 · Long Eaton, United Kingdom
Description

About this production

Encore Performing Arts staged Next to Normal at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton in September 2026. The musical followed the Goodman family as they navigated mental illness, grief and loss.

Press

In the press

Lead image of the Kev Castle Theatre Reviews post on Next to Normal by Encore Performing Arts
Photo: Kev Castle Theatre Reviews · Article preview
I thoroughly recommend ticking this one off of the bucket list, especially with a cast as talented as this one.
— Kev Castle, Kev Castle Theatre Reviews

Summary by Stageify

Review of Encore Performing Arts' Next to Normal at the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton. The reviewer strongly endorses the production and its six-person cast, singling out Danielle Easter, Andrew Bould and Craig Youngman, and credits directors Kheenan Jones and Ollie Turner for treating the material seriously and music director Sam Griffiths for strong vocals and harmonies.

Credit: Kev Castle / Kev Castle Theatre Reviews · Article preview

Run

Show dates

Previously played
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19:30 · Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
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19:30 · Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
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19:30 · Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
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19:30 · Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
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