Twenty years ago, Hugh Jackman was offered the role of the Phantom of the Opera, a role that multi-award-winning comedy legend/idiot Joz Norris has dreamed about his entire life. Jackman turned it down. Now, an artist known for taking himself way too seriously, despite his creative output consisting of utter nonsense, will play another one playing another one in this musical extravaganza that will reset the course of history.
Winner - Leicester Comedy Festival Award for Best Show 2026
Nominee - Brighton Komedia Alternative Comedy Award 2026
"The show is already perfect...genius stupidity." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - The Reviews Hub
"Sillier than ever before... a blockbuster of madness." - Chortle
"A performance masterclass...high-grade absurdity." - British Comedy Guide
Directed by Jon Brittain
Dramaturgy by Miranda Holms
Praise for previous work:
"A latter-day Rik Mayall." ★ ★ ★ ★ - Guardian
"This brilliant show packs a terrific punch." ★ ★ ★ ★ - Evening Standard
"Thoughtful purpose underpinning laughs on ridiculous laughs." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★- Chortle
"We need people like Joz Norris - never afraid to be silly, always brave enough to be properly ridiculous." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★- Morning Star
Winner of the Comedians' Choice Award for Best Show 2019; Runner-Up for the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy 2025; Nominee for the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality 2019 & 2026
AGE RECOMMENDATION: 16+
Comedy Style: Alternative
(Show presented by Club Wormhole)