About the Show

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three Tony Awards, Next to Normal is a fearless, deeply human musical. With an electrifying rock score and a compelling, emotionally charged story, this groundbreaking work explores the complexities of family life, love, and the search for stability in an unpredictable world. The musical follows Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother who struggles with a worsening mental illness that has taken a toll on her family for years. As she battles with her diagnosis and treatment, her husband Dan fights to keep the family together, their daughter Natalie yearns to be seen, and their home begins to crack under the weight of unspoken trauma. Next to Normal delves into the impact of mental illness not only on the person experiencing it, but on those who love them. It’s a powerful examination of how we cope with loss and how we try to heal, offering no easy answers.

Location

THE LANEWAY THEATRE

Dates & Times

Friday 20 March, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Saturday 21 March, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sunday 22 March, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Thursday 26 March, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Friday 27 March, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Saturday 28 March, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Sunday 29 March, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Website

Visit the Newcastle Theatre Company Incorporated website for further information - https://au.patronbase.com/_NewcastleTheatreCompany/Productions/NORM/Performances