Comedian Jimmy Rees launches viral Norwich test ahead of February show

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Comedian Jimmy Rees has released a video with over 140,000 views testing knowledge of Norwich ahead of his February show.

Comedian Jimmy Rees has released a viral sketch testing knowledge of Norwich ahead of his upcoming show. The video, titled the 'Norwich Test', has amassed more than 140,000 views across social media platforms. The sketch pokes fun at everything from the city's famous exports to its cultural oddities and everyday humour.

In the test, Rees jokes about Norwich's national dish with the response of 'the tiniest pea-sized bit of mustard', and includes questions about the city's medieval churches, Norwich City Football Club, and medieval wealth. He quips about the tourism slogan: 'Uh come and visit us 700 years ago.' Another section jokes about the lack of motorways, with the punchline: 'Oh, you don't have a motorway so it looks like you're gonna have to stay.' The video ends with a blooper reel of Rees attempting and failing to do a Norfolk accent.

Rees shared the video with the caption: 'Kicking off my 2027 UK tour in Norwich! What did I miss? See you in February.' His show 'In Real Life' comes to Norwich Playhouse on 15 February. The show follows a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2026 and a tour in which he performed to 150,000 people in the southern hemisphere.

How it is being reported

• Famous comedian turns attention to the city with viral 'Norwich test' ahead of showJimmy Rees has put the city's quirks to the test in a sketch that asks one simple question: could you pass the "Norwich Test" ahead of his city show in February.Eastern Daily Press · 20 Oct, 11:20
• Famous comedian turns attention to the city with viral 'Norwich test' ahead of showJimmy Rees has put the city's quirks to the test in a sketch that asks one simple question: could you pass the "Norwich Test" ahead of his city show in February.Norwich Evening News · 20 Oct, 11:20

In this story: Jimmy Rees · Norwich · Norwich City Football Club · Norwich Playhouse · Edinburgh Fringe

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