The Cromer Pier Christmas Show has been adored by many for more than 15 years as it wows audiences with two and a half hours of comedy, music, dancing and "jaw-dropping" acts.

But one photographer has captured a different side to the popular performance - one which the public does not often see.

David Morris was taking photographs at the rehearsals when the technicians were experimenting with different lighting while actors and dancers waited for directions between scenes.

And the result was photos which show the world of popular entertainment with "a strange, dark side to it," he said.

Behind the scenes of the Cromer Pier Christmas Show 2025. (Image: David Morris)

Mr Morris added: "The technicians were experimenting with the lighting which led to brief, but often fabulous and dramatic compositions.


"It felt very Edward Hopper; who knows what was lurking in the dark places; a world of faces deep in shadow, or faces hardly visible at all."

And now they will be available to see at an exhibition at The Red Lion in Cromer, starting next week.

A collection of nine images will be on display in the restaurant, each with quotations taken from the show, under the title of Caught Between Acts.

Another shot captured at the rehearsals for the show last year. (Image: David Morris)

Olly Day, the Pier's famous compere captured during the rehearsals of the Christmas Show. (Image: David Morris)

With the work being experimental, Mr Morris has encouraged people to provide their feedback about the pieces which will be on show for a couple of months.

He said: "Reaction so far has been positive to the imagery, but the quotations seem to fascinate people with them reacting in different ways.

"Quite a few have come up with their own quotes to make sense of the composition before them, which I think is wonderful."

The exhibition will be available to view between 3pm to 5pm, but if you would like to go at a different time, talk to a member of staff.

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