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Welcome to the February edition
Our February local arts scene feature
of ARTSeast Magazine.
focuses on the pretty Waveney Valley town of Beccles and all it has to offer
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Can you believe it's February already?
lovers of the arts.
The first flurries of snow give you a
We also have a host of great prizes on
great excuse to snuggle up inside and
offer including theatre tickets, gig
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Our front cover this month features the
Art lovers should keep an eye out for
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film Populaire which is just one of the
the new ARTSeast Visual Arts Directory
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many fantastic films on offer from
2015 which has been distributed
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Creative Arts East and their Village
widely across our region. It showcases
Screen programme. Turn to page 6 to
the wealth of artistic talent we have in
find out what's on and where in your
this region and acts as a handy guide
local region.
to galleries, artists, auctions and
We were also thrilled to catch up with
exhibitions coming up throughout
actor Reece Dinsdale during rehearsals
the year.
for the play The Absence of War which
On that note I'll leave you to browse
arrives at Norwich Theatre Royal this
this latest issue while I go and switch
month.
the heating up again…….!
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Sizzling cinema for spring In September 2014, Creative Arts East, an arts and community
an array of British independent, foreign language, classic, and
charity based in Wymondham, launched an exciting season of
documentary films to compliment the already successful Village
specialised film screenings showing at village halls across
Screen offerings. From entertaining British comedy What We Did
Norfolk. Supported by the British Film Institute (BFI), Creative Arts
On Our Holiday and gritty Irish drama
East is partnering 16 rural community groups until March 2015
Calvary, to powerful imagery of Polish
to host local cinema events which offer their communities a
wartime atrocities in Ida and the
more varied and culturally significant programme of film. This is
colourful French typing battles of
designed to enhance
Populaire, the programme boasts a
their current Village
series of cinematic delights.
Screen, touring cinema
If you are interested in bringing
scheme.
Village Screen to your community
Throughout February
please contact Alice Morelli on
and March 2015 the season continues with
01953 713390 or The Possibilities are Endless
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Pride (Cert. 15) Date: Friday 13th February 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Archbishop Sancroft High School, Harleston Tickets: £4 Bookings: 01379 851917
Jimmy’s Hall (Cert. 12A) Date: Wednesday 4th February 2015 Time: 2pm Venue: Westacre Theatre, Tickets: £6 Bookings: 01760 755800
What We Did On Our Holiday (Cert. 12A) Date: Saturday 14th February 2014 Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Venue: Acle War Memorial Recreation Centre Tickets: £5.00 Bookings: 01493 752043
The Wave (Cert. 15) Date: Thursday 5th February 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Northrepps Village Hall Tickets: £4.50 Bookings: On the door
Muppets Most Wanted (Cert. PG) Date: Tuesday 17th February 2015 Time: 7pm Venue: Barroway Drove Village Hall, Tickets: Adults £2, Unders 16s £1 Bookings: 01366 382380
The Possibilities Are Endless (Cert. 12A) Date: Saturday 7th February 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Tittleshall Village Hall Tickets: £4.50 Bookings: 01328 700952
The Sound Of Music (Cert. U) Date: Tuesday 17th February 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Walsingham Tickets: Adult £4, Under 16s £3.00 Bookings: walsinghampp@gmail.com
Brave (Cert. PG) Date: Sunday 8th February 2015 Time: 2pm Venue: Three Holes Village Hall Tickets: £2 Bookings: 01945 773710
Calvary (Cert. 15) Date: Wednesday 25th February 2015 Time: 2pm Venue: Westacre Theatre Tickets: £6 Bookings: 01760 755800
Populaire (Cert. 12A) Date: Wednesday 11th February 2015 Time: 2pm Venue: Westacre Theatre, Tickets: £6 Bookings: 01760 755800
Ida (Cert. 12A) Date: Wednesday 4th March 2015 Time: 2pm Venue: Westacre Theatre Tickets: £6 Bookings: 01760 755800
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Pinocchio (Cert. U) Date: Thursday 5th March 2015 Time: 12pm Venue: Connaught Hall, Attleborough Tickets: £3 Bookings: 01953 452109 Effie Gray (Cert. 12A) Date: Saturday 7th March 2015 Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Venue: Acle Recreation Centre Tickets: £5 Bookings: 01493 752043 The Sound Of Music (Cert. U) Date: Sunday 8th March 2015 Time: 2pm Venue: Three Holes Village Hall, Tickets: £2 Bookings: 01945 773710 The Lunchbox (Cert. PG) Date: Monday 9th March 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Edgefield Village Hall Tickets: £4.50 Bookings: 07789 102274 Mr Turner (Cert. 12A) Date: Friday 13th March 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Poringland Community Centre Tickets: £5 Bookings: 01508 494358
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Visual Arts News NUA Open Submission Staff Show Throughout February, the Gallery at NUA will exhibit works selected for the Open Submission staff show. The exhibition, entitled ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’, reflects the active engagement of NUA staff with creative practice across a range of subject disciplines in arts, design, architecture and media. The intention of the exhibition is to bring to the attention of our students, and our wider University and City communities, the high quality creative outputs of staff who are at the forefront of teaching and creative practice. The final selection of works has been made by Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
CATTLE - Exhibition of Contemporary Glass Painting
Curator of Modern Art, Hannah Higham and NUA Visiting Professor
CATTLE by East Anglian artist Surinder Warboys will be held at
Nichola Johnson, former Director of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual
the Corn Hall Gallery, Diss from February 4th-28th. Surinder
Arts. Gallery open Tues-Sat, admission is free.
studied fine art and stained glass at Wimbledon and Newport
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schools of art, before moving to Mellis in Suffolk in 1987. Since then she has been building a portfolio with her stained glass panels and restoration work on church windows. This exhibition focuses on using the medieval technique of painting on glass. The compositions arise as a result of the process: with each application of paint the composition unfolds. Washes of water and paint particles remain in constant flux for indefinite periods until the image is deemed complete. The glass is then fired for permanent fusion between image and glass. The final pieces capture the chance marks and movements of making.
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Wartime and Embroidery Exhibition “Calm During the Storm: Wartime and Embroidery” is a new exhibition from the Embroiderers Guild, displayed in Abbots Hall at the Museum of East Anglian Life from January 17th to June 28th 2015. Using both historical and contemporary pieces, this poignant exhibition portrays the role of needlework, especially embroidery, as a calming influence in troubled times and links it to personal experiences. The exhibition covers both world wars with pieces ranging from small embroideries such as postcards, a tea cosy and handkerchiefs, to artefacts such as sweetheart pincushions produced by disabled servicemen. There are also Penelope needlework kits designed especially for servicemen from His Majesty’s Forces during World War II as well as pieces made by those left behind on the Home Front.
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Satire without fear Gainsborough's House is currently playing host to an exhibition of work by eighteenth-century satirist Samuel William Fores. Mark Bills, Director of Gainsborough’s House says: 'In the eighteenth century, visitors to London from the Continent were shocked to see the outrageous cartoons of the British Royal family shown openly in print shop windows for all to see. In Europe they would have almost certainly faced prison. Our current exhibition of Samuel Fores shows how caricature was produced and used and that everyone was a potential target. It is extraordinary that in the
century that satirists are the targets of terrorists. Cartoons and caricature developed in London as entertainment, moral censure and scurrilous attacks. It spread throughout the rest of Europe and has been an important part of a vent for society.'
eighteenth century when you could face the death penalty for
This exhibition explores print seller Fores’s output over 40 years
theft, that you could get away with such visceral and quite
and his remarkable contribution as one of the leading, but
shocking images. It seems inconceivable in the twenty-first
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Design a Cover Competition Back in our December/ January issue we launched a competition asking people to design their very own ARTSeast cover. We were thrilled at how many people took part and have really enjoyed looking at all the entries. And now we can finally announce the winner - Elspeth Rushbrook and her work entitled Shuck and Seamonsters. Elspeth wins a fantastic prize of £125 worth of art supplies including sketching pencils, artist coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, watercolours complete with suitable brushes and a sketchbook, plus a set of acrylics with brushes and paper. Congratulations on a fantastic cover Elspeth. Here we find out more about Elspeth and the inspiration behind her cover design:
Elspeth is an artist, writer, speaker and composing musician from East Anglia. ' This is a view from behind the Black Shuck’s head – the dog that is said to haunt around Cromer and Sheringham (and Bungay too),' says Elspeth. 'In fact, a similar dog is claimed by much of the wilder natural spots of the country. Many will know him as a devil dog, but I heard an alternative: that he is a preparer not cause of death, and that he protects and warns. I also thought about how the fearful legend might serve as a form of social control. Shuck’s looking out to sea to a movable bump – for Cromer, like much of the world, has had a seamonster sighting. It made me think about our response to the supernatural, the cryptozoological, how we ridicule and fear what’s beyond our experience.' To see more of Elspeth's work go to Elspeth Rushbrook
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Artist Profile: Anthony Wooding Most people wouldn't associate solicitors with the world of art.
'I started sketching my work colleagues and hanging the
But one Ipswich solicitor is bucking the trend. Anthony Wooding
pictures in my office,' says Anthony. 'When I became
is just as happy wielding a paintbrush as he is a pen.
Managing Partner of the firm in 2009, I asked my fellow
'I loved art at school and showed real promise but I decided to follow an academic course of studies instead,' explains Anthony.
colleagues if we could also hang other artists' work around the whole office to brighten the place up. Luckily they agreed!' In 2010, Anthony started giving talks for the Suffolk Inter-Faith
in fact, Anthony went on to read History at Oxford before training in law.
Resource. 'I did a talk on Marcus Aurelius,' says Anthony. 'At the time I'd
'Despite my passion for art, there's a side of me that is very conventional and law offered me the chance for a good career
never painted with oils before but I decided to do an oil portrait to accompany my talk, under the guidance of an oil painting teacher. I've also given a talk on the Native American Lame
that also helped people,' says Anthony.
Deer which included a portrait of the man Years later, Anthony offered to decorate a
himself.'
birthday cake for a friend's child. Up to Anthony enjoys painting historical or
that point, his wife Debbie had no idea
spiritual subjects as it appeals to his
about his artistic skills.
intellectual side as a history graduate. 'I did Winnie the Pooh and Debbie Anthony has also made an illustrated film
couldn't believe it when she saw it,' says
on a historical subject - the Synod of
Anthony. 'She then started encouraging
Whitby - which he enjoyed very much. It's
me to take up drawing again.'
had a lot of hits on youtube and has even Since then, Anthony's artistic work has
caught the attention of the Whitby Tourist
really taken off.
Board.
'Two years ago Debbie persuaded me to
'I'm hoping to illustrate some other films,
have my own studio,' says Anthony. 'We
including one on the topic of Enclosures,'
were fortunate enough, thanks to my fulltime job, to have the funds to have a
says Anthony. Marcus Aurelins
state-of-the-art studio built in our garden.'
Last year Anthony also painted a portrait of the then Ipswich Mayor Hamil Clarke MBE.
Anthony also signed up for courses in watercolours and acrylics.
For now, Anthony paints when he has the time and plans to develop his passion further when he eventually retires.
'I rediscovered my love for painting and I enjoy spending time out in the studio when I have a chance,' says Anthony.
He is holding an open studio on May 30th with two other local artists - Loisjoy Thurstun and Julie Dodds. Everyone is
A few years ago, Anthony decided to merge his love for art with
welcome and refreshments will be provided. For more details
his work as a solicitor for Kersey's in Ipswich.
see his website. www.antartist.co.uk
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The Artshoproject – making a difference through art
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The Artshoproject in Norwich is run by NANSA, a local
NANSA has number of charity shops which receive some
independent charity which offers services for children, young
donations that are not saleable due to the need for repair or
people and adults with disabilities. The Artshop offers a
renovation. Their upcycling scheme extends the skills of their
comprehensive range of training for people of varying
trainees in renovating the donations for resale.
abilities to enhance their employment & career prospects. Artshoproject also has a gallery exhibiting original work from various artists including artists using NANSA services and is
The Artshoproject is open from 9.30am Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. Valerie Margetson: Norfolk Church
available to hire throughout the year. The Printing Department has a wide format printer to allow art reproduction/poster printing, together with a hot press to transfer artwork, or your photos/designs onto mugs, mouse mats, t-shirts & coasters. Alongside the gallery and printing,The Artshop also runs craft fairs where people can hire tables for the day. This allows NANSA trainees, with support, to take part in the planning, promotion and running of the fair. You will need to book early! Throughout the year, The Artshop has a number of workshops running. So far these have included decoupage, pin boards, masks and clay-work. Children’s workshops are also available. The shop sells a wide range of art supplies and second-hand art & craft books. Their trainees serve you whilst attaining retail skills in customer service, merchandising, window-dressing and money-handling. February 2015 | 13
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Sainsbury Centre: Last chance to see British greats
Excellence is a Fine Art
There are just a few weeks left to see the blockbuster
The Curwen Print Study
exhibition REALITY: Modern and Contemporary British
Centre was established
Painting, at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich
as an educational Fine
which closes at 5pm March 1st. The exhibition brings
Art Printmaking charity in the late 1990s by
together some of the greatest British figurative painters
Master Printer Stanley Jones MBE and local entrepreneur and
including David Hockney, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and LS
art lover Sam Alper OBE. Since its formation, the Curwen Print
Lowry as well as younger painters who have made their mark
Study Centre has established a reputation for excellence. The
including Jenny Saville, Phil Harris and Caroline Walker.
adult course programme offers something for everyone, from
Professor Paul Greenhalgh, Director of the Sainsbury Centre said: 'Thousands of visitors have been delighted by what they’ve seen and I’d urge anyone who is interested in contemporary art to come and see these wonderful works before they leave the region. These artists represent the best in British figurative art and we’re privileged to have displayed their work at the Sainsbury Centre.'
those who are new to printmaking to those who have previous experience and are looking for Masterclass tuition. Open access is available to artists who have successfully completed the relevant course. We welcome artists of all abilities and all ages as individuals and as groups from organisations, arts societies and schools. So why should people chose Curwen? 'There are many reasons from experienced printmaking tutors, small class sizes, high level of individual support, well equipped studio, tranquil location with free parking to the friendly atmosphere,' says Lorraine Chitson, Centre Director. 'Everyone at The Curwen Print Study Centre cares about making your printmaking experience as pleasurable and informative as possible.' Their 2015 brochure is now available online at www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk or please ring for a copy 01223 892380
The artists in REALITY tackle a diverse range of subjects, referencing the body, relationships, history, politics, war, the urban environment and social issues. Despite these different references, the works are all united by two things - the harsh realities that have concerned key British artists over the
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decades and the simple act of painting. @realityscva www/facebook.com/realityscva Admission prices: £8/£6 concessions Opening times: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm, Closed Mondays including Bank Holiday Mondays
EXCELLENCE IS A FINE ART Courses for artists of all abilities and ages 2015 Printmaking brochure out now curwenprintstudy.co.uk 01223 892380 enquires@curwenprintstudy.co.uk
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Suffolk Open Studios
Suffolk Open Studios was formed in 1993 by a small group
So please don’t be embarrassed to walk out of a studio with
of 15 artists located in and around Snape and Aldeburgh.
nothing in your hand, but with something in your head!’
Since then it has grown every year and has become very
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much part of the arts scene across the county. The intention of open studios is to encourage the public to come and visit artists to see what they do, how they do it and what inspires them in the setting of their own ateliers. Tom Lund-Lack has chaired SOS since 2009 and would love to grow the membership. 'The more members we have the more we can do on their behalf to promote the great art that is being produced by artists in Suffolk,' says Tom. 'This year we have 128 artists taking part covering a wide range of art / media – 2D and 3D paintings and drawings using all kinds of media, printmaking, textiles, glasswork, ceramics, photography, mosaics, and jewellery. Getting to visit an artist’s studio is simple. Each year we publish a free colour directory which contains all of our exhibiting artists, where they are located and when they will be open. Open studios takes place every weekend in June. Following a trail is great fun especially when combined with a stopover in one of the many wonderful pubs and restaurants along the way. From May18th-31st, Art About Town helps artists place their work in friendly business premises as a means of helping them promote their work prior to the June open studios month. February 2015 | 15
Bridges: Connecting children and young people with arts and culture
The Arts Council’s mission is Great art and culture for
House Bridge, based in Thurrock, both of which aim to
everyone and this is what underpins our investment across
connect children and young people with high quality arts and
England. A key element of this work is to ensure that
cultural experiences.
children and young people have the opportunity to experience the richness of all that arts and culture has to offer. This might range from watching or participating in a theatre or dance performance to visiting a museum, gallery or festival.
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bridge’s region stretches from Peterborough, across Cambridgeshire to Norfolk and Suffolk. As part of its work the Bridge team works closely with primary and secondary head teachers and senior managers to develop their schools’ arts and cultural provision, particularly
To help achieve this aim, the Arts Council funds 10
for those children and young people living in remote rural
organisations within its portfolio called Bridges. The role of
areas.
these organisations is to provide an environment in which cultural education can flourish, both in and out of school. Bridges connect organisations which create or programme art or cultural activities with organisations which work with children and young people.
Its Creative Schools Development Programme was set up to support those working in education to create or develop their schools’ arts policy and to form sustainable links with arts and cultural organisations. This is an important step in increasing the number of high quality arts and cultural
The Bridge organisations for the East of England are Norfolk
opportunities which schools are able to provide for pupils and
& Norwich Festival Bridge, based in Norwich, and Royal Opera
supports schools application for Ofsted recognised Artsmark.
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As part of its work, the Bridge also develops and advocates the benefits of Arts Council England funded Arts Award. This set of unique qualifications offers those aged five to 25 the chance to develop creativity, communication and leadership skills in an art form of their choice – from fashion to film making, pottery to poetry. With the support of Norfolk & Norwich Bridge, Arts Award is now a key part of Latitude Festival and has led to the development of a schools programme for Key Stages 1-4. Other festivals across the region are now offering Arts Award as part of their participation and engagement programmes including Arts Award Discover in a Day, which was piloted at Norfolk & Norwich Festival – expanding the opportunities for children and young people to engage with and participate in high quality
This is just a small part of the important work that Norfolk &
arts and cultural activities.
Norwich Bridge undertakes to ensure children and young people across the East of England have the opportunity to
Through its Culture Chain programme, Norfolk &Norwich Festival Bridge supports and invests in the creation and development of arts, cultural and educational networks
experience all that arts and culture has to offer. For more information about its work, please visit: http://www.nnfestival.org.uk/bridge.
including an arts network for SEN settings, regional outdoor arts network and 52 Stories – a year round reading and storytelling
If you are working with children and young people and wish to
scheme for children and their families and carers in libraries
find out more about how Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bridge can
and heritage settings across Cambridgeshire.
support what you do please email bridge@nnfestival.org.uk.
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Theatre & Film News One Man Breaking Bad With over a million hits on YouTube, and sell-out runs at comedy
Fundraising Drive for Wells Granary
festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, LA actor Miles Allen will bring his solo show ONE MAN BREAKING BAD – THE UNAUTHORISED
Wells Maltings Project is an exciting and ambitious regeneration
PARODY to Norwich Playhouse on March 7th 2015. Miles smacks
project fundraising to restore, repair and preserve the historic
the senses with his super-charged, hilariously accurate renditions of all the iconic
Maltings and Sackhouse buildings and provide first rate cultural and community facilities in the heart of Wells next the Sea.
characters, including
Phase 1 of the project is complete! The Sackhouse in Jicklings
Walter White, Jesse,
Yard has been transformed into a mixed community space, with
Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt
affordable offices for small businesses and a community space
Junior, Mike and Gus
available to hire. They are currently fundraising for Phase 2
Fring.
which will repair, restore and develop the historic Grade 2 Maltings building on Staithe Street, improve access throughout
Allen’s incredible impersonations break all five seasons down into one, exhilarating, and uproarious tour-deforce parody performance.
and provide space for a new heritage and learning centre celebrating the rich maritime heritage of Wells, café, central box office, TIC and improved auditorium and community space. In November of 2013 they were thrilled to pass through the first round of a Heritage Lottery Fund bid for £1.84M towards the development of the building and now need to continue fundraising to raise the match funding of over £1M to carry out the project. They are always looking for volunteers to help carry out the project and have various opportunities from helping in
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the TIC, bar and theatre to assisting our staff team at the office. 01328 839000 or visit www.wellsmaltings.org.uk
Lavenham Players Twelfth Night Lavenham Players are auditioning for an open-air performance of Twelfth Night, codirected by Gemma Leggett and Penny Mills. Building on the success of Lavenham Players' memorable 2013 production of Much Ado About Nothing, this production will once again take place amid the elegant surroundings of Lavenham Hall, with a live band ready to transport you back in time to the roaring twenties! As a fun and accessible introduction to Shakespeare and Twelfth Night, Gemma and Penny are holding two preaudition workshops at Lavenham Village Hall, on February 15th and 21st, running from 2pm-4pm on both dates. Open auditions for Twelfth Night will then be held at the Village Hall on March 1st (2pm-4pm) and on March 2nd from 7.30pm. All are welcome to come along and audition, whether experienced or just curious.
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Classic Comedy Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn - Westacre Theatre Four couples. Three bedrooms. One sleepless night! Masterful comic writer Alan Ayckbourn shines a bedside light on the trials and tribulations of modern married life. As three couples prepare for a night out they are each interrupted by the overbearing Trevor and Susannah and their ‘relationship problems’. They parade their problems around the bedrooms of the three other couples, exposing the cracks in other peoples marriages as well as their own. With friends like Trevor and Susannah no one gets much sleep. This rollicking comedy of manners, both funny and sad, explores the different pressures of relationships at their different stages. Starring a full company of Westacre favourites, this show
Performances are Feb 27th-28th, March 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st at 7.30pm with ticket prices at £16 (£12 for under 21’s).
promises to be a rollercoaster of action and proves you really
Box Office: 01760 755800 or book online at
can tell a lot about someone from their bedroom.
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FEBRUARY BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Tues 3 – Sat 7 Feb EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Matthew Bourne’s enchanting dance adaptation of Tim Burton’s modern fairytale £6.50 - £38.50
Sun 8 Feb 10CC I’m Not in Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets, Donna and many more hits £6.50 - £34
Mon 9 – Sat 14 Feb THE WOMAN IN BLACK Brilliantly effective, spine chilling drama £5.50 - £23.50
Mon 16 – Wed 18 Feb RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA La Fille mal gardée, Coppélia, Swan Lake from acclaimed ballet company £6.50 - £34.50
Tues 24 – Sat 28 Feb THE ABSENCE OF WAR Reece Dinsdale stars in David Hare’s political drama £5.50 - £24
Book online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk THEATRE STREET, NORWICH NR2 1RL
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Thur 19 Feb JURASSIC ADVENTURES Dinosaurs come to life on stage in fun family show £7 - £16
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The Business of Murder
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds - March 2nd-7th Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear. They are all, it would seem, in the same business... The Business of Murder. From Richard Harris - the writer of A Touch of Frost, The
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Avengers and The Sweeney - comes the Business of Murder which enjoyed a successful 9-year run in the West End. Starring Robert Gwilym, known by millions for his role as Dr Max Gallagher in Casualty, alongside Paul Opacic (a regular as Steve Marchant in Emmerdale, Mark Waddle in Bad Girls and
Carl Costello in Hollyoaks), and Joanna Higson, who played Maxine Donnelly for two series of Shameless and is currently appearing as Vicky Hall in BBC TV’s WPC56.
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Coffee & aChat In the run up to political drama The Absence of War arriving in Norwich, ARTSeast caught up with leading man Reece Dinsdale...
It's clear to see that Reece Dinsdale loves his job as an actor. It's a dream he's held since the age of 12 when he was forced into the lead role in a school production of Tom Sawyer. 'From out of nowhere, I discovered I had an ability to act and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience,' says Reece. At first, his traditional Yorkshire parents weren't convinced. 'I remember them asking me who around here becomes an actor,' laughs Reece. 'But as soon as they realised I was serious, they supported me 100%.' When I speak to Reece in early January, he's just started rehearsing The Absence of War and is currently immersed in learning the history of the Labour Party. 'The Absence of War is a great political drama based around a fictitious Labour Party Election Campaign,' says Reece. 'I play George Jones, the party leader. It's a huge role and I can't wait to get my teeth into it.’ The Absence of War is embarking on a timely tour of the country in the run up to the 2015 General Election. It arrives at Norwich Theatre Royal on February 24th.
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'It's a great show to watch just as we're all about to put our political hats on,' says Reece. 'It's a fantastic look at an election campaign and is both haunting and funny at the same time.' To date, Reece's career has seen him act in a wide variety of roles in both TV, film and theatre. 'I was lucky enough to work with John Thaw very early on in my career on a show called Home to Roost and I've never
So, what is Reece most proud of in his career to date? 'In the mid 1990s I played the leading role in a film called ID about the demise of an undercover policeman who turns into a football hooligan,' says Reece. 'It's a great film and I was thrilled to win the International Critics Award for best actor for my portrayal. I'm also very proud of my role in the awardwinning BBC series Conviction and of my part in the BAFTA award-winning docudrama Threads.'
forgotten the advice he gave me,' says Reece. 'Always keep
Reece has also recently moved into directing with two
coming out of a different corner, always keep them guessing
projects under his belt - a TV drama called The Crossing and
so that's what I've done.’
an episode of the BBC series Moving On.
Famous for his role as Joe McIntyre in Coronation Street (a
'I've really enjoyed directing and am already thinking about
part he played from May 2008-February 2010), Reece is a
my next project,' says Reece.
Yorkshire lad through and through. 'As much as I love being on tour, I'm missing my family and going to the football,' laughs Joe. A staunch supporter of Huddersfield Town Football Club, Reece
In the meantime, Reece can't wait to bring The Absence of War to the stage at Norwich Theatre Royal. 'It really is an incredible play with a fantastic cast so please come and see us,' says Reece.
holds a season ticket and gets to as many games as he can.
The Absence of War is at Norwich Theatre Royal from February 24th-28th. Tickets: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, 01603 630000
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Live Screenings at their best! The Fisher Theatre, Bungay offers an exciting and varied programme throughout the year, including some fantastic live screenings. March 17th: Swan Lake - Royal Ballet Live Anthony Dowell's glorious interpretation uses classical
March 25th - Maxine Peake as Hamlet - National Theatre Live Encore
choreography created by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa for the
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre
ballet's revised 1895 version. Dramatic costumes emphasise
comes this unique and critically acclaimed production of
the contrast between human and spirit worlds, while glowing
Shakespeare's tragic Hamlet. In this stripped-back, fresh and
lanterns, shimmering fabrics and designs inspired by the work
fast-paced version, BAFTA nominee Maxine Peake creates a
of Peter Carl Faberge create a magical setting. Swan Lake is an
Hamlet for now, giving a performance hailed as "delicately
irresistible combination of a tragic romance, a glorious score
ferocious" by The Guardian and "a milestone Hamlet" by the
and wonderful choreography for the entire company. Chief
Manchester Evening News. This groundbreaking stage
among the many great solos and ensembles are Act II and III
production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal
pas de deux for Odette / Odile and Prince Siegfried.
Exchange’s fastest-selling show in a decade. Alongside Maxine Peake as the eponymous prince, a number of other roles, including Polonious and Rosencrantz, are also played by women. Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most iconic work. The play explodes with big ideas and is the ultimate story of loyalty, love, betrayal, murder and madness. Hamlet's father is dead and Denmark has crowned a new king. Consumed by grief, he struggles to exact revenge, with devastating consequences.
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Kid’s Corner: Theatre Royal Norwich Theatre Royal is renowned throughout the region for the excellent quality of both its shows and the venue itself. But how does it fare as a place to take children? Clutching our cutlasses (and with my 4-year-old daughter Elsie inexplicably dressed as Mrs Christmas) we headed to see this year's pantomime - Peter Pan. It's one of our 6-year-old son Archie's favourite stories so to say he was excited would be an understatement. And from the moment the lights went up, he was captivated. In fact, we all were. This clever, visually stunning and very funny production was one of the best pantomimes I've ever seen. It
rest of the drive home telling us the Theatre Royal has great shows and making us promise to take him back. Throughout 2015, Norwich Theatre Royal has a host of shows guaranteed to keep little ones through to older children entertained, from big blockbuster musicals to favourites from television and film.
helped that the children were able to see everything really well
Horrible Histories (April 22nd-26th) will be filling everyone in
thanks to the booster cushions we were kindly given by theatre
on all the gruesome details of the Groovy Greeks and the
staff. I'd promised the children I'd buy them a treat in the
Incredible Invaders - great for brushing up on history in a fun
interval and was pleasantly surprised to see the items on offer
way. Shrek The Musical (June 9th-28th), based on the award-
were high quality and very reasonably priced. During the
winning movie, is a must see for all the family and Annie
second half of the show, Archie discovered the binoculars and
(August 17th-22nd), with its memorable songs, sees
spent the rest of the performance with them glued to his face.
television’s Strictly judge Revel Horwood in the role of the
It was magical to see how swept away they both were with the
fearsome Miss Hannigan. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (May
drama and enchantment of the show.
5th-9th) brings an unforgettable book and film to the stage. A
As we left afterwards, Archie spotted an advert for Shrek the Musical which is coming to the theatre soon and he spent the
tale of an unlikely wartime friendship between two boys, it is recommended for 11-plus. It’s back to the land of the dinosaurs with Jurassic Adventures (February 19th) with a heart-warming tale suitable for ages three and up, and then everyone’s favourite film gets the SingA-Long-A Frozen treatment (February 22nd) with a screening of the film and lyrics on screen introduced by Elsa and Anna – and there will be a fancy dress competition for those who want to dress up. They also have delightful dance shows for children with Northern Ballet’s Elves and the Shoemaker (April 17th), CBeebies favourite double act in the Chris & Pui Show (May 24th) and musical spectacular Milkshake Live (March 28th). Sarah Veness For further details on all shows, or to book tickets, go to www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call on 01603 630000.
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Live Screenings at The Riverside The Riverside, Woodbridge offers a wide range of live broadcasts streamed straight to their screen from around the world.
Der Fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman): Tuesday February 24th, 7.15pm Live Broadcast Royal Opera House, Tickets £15.00 Wagner’s first masterpiece explores the themes of damnation and redemption that would fascinate the composer throughout his career. In this tale of a captain forced to sail the seas for eternity unless released by the faithful love of a good woman, and the lonely girl who longs to save him, Wagner created two unforgettable characters operating near the limits of human emotion. Tim Albery’s atmospheric 2009 modern-dress staging provides an ideal platform on which Bryn Terfel’s turbulent Dutchman and Adrianne Pieczon- ka’s visionary Senta will explore their passions and struggle to find salvation in a hostile world. Directed by Tim Albery Starring Bryn Terfel, Adrianne Pieczonka, Peter Rose
Love’s Labour’s Won: Wednesday 4th March, 7pm Live Broadcast RSC, Stratford Upon Avon. Tickets £12.50 Autumn 1918. A group of soldiers return from the trenches. The worldweary Benedick and his friend Claudio find themselves reacquainted with Beatrice and Hero. As memories of conflict give way to a life of parties and masked balls, Claudio and Hero fall madly, deeply in love, while Benedick and Beatrice reignite their own altogether more combative courtship. Directed by Christopher Luscombe
Berliner Philarmoniker: Friday 6th March, 6.30pm Live Broadcast from Berlin Tickets £12.50 The second concert of the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Live Classical
Concert Series 2014/15 features the distinguished conductor Bernard Haitink interpreting Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Isabelle Faust, one of the most sought-after violinists of our time. The live broadcast includes opening and interval films with interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and orchestra insights to complement the concert programme. Conducted by Bernard Haitink Featuring Isabelle Faust on violin, Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No.6 in F major.
Swallows and Amazons presented by The Riverside & The Nancy Blackett Trust: Sunday 19th April, 3pm 40th anniversary edition Starring Virginia McKenna with a personal appearance by Sophie Neville who played Titty in the film. We hope the Nancy Blackett & Peter Duck will be moored at Woodbridge near The Riverside to view and Swallow will be on show outside
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Der Fliegende Hollander: ROHdish £12.50 Love’s Labour’s Won: RSCdish £10 Berliner Philarmoniker: BERLINdish £10 (There will be no discount for Swallows & Amazons)
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Innovative Theatre in Norwich The Garage is the place for award winning new writing and theatre this month as it kicks off its spring season. There’s something for everyone, from the laugh out loud musical I Need a Doctor: The Whosical, to the wickedly dark comedy Fleabag and psychological thriller Inside. There’s a veritable feast of great shows for children and families to enjoy together, including charming play The Feather Catcher, the
If getting stuck in is more your thing, the
irresistibly oddball hit A Strange Wild Song and Gogol’s
class programme is jam packed with activities for every age,
hilarious satire The Government Inspector. Half term fun
stage and interest. From toddler dance to adult ballet, musical
includes the Family Fun Day, packed with dance and drama
theatre, drama and pilates, visit thegarage.org.uk for full listings
‘tasters’ for children, face-painting and balloon modelling in the café.
and booking details.
M USIC R O F AND M R E P CE 2015 G N A N D APRIL I , E R R T SP THEA JANUARY -
TICKETS: £10 / £5 U25s & FT Students 10% Earlybird offer on select shows BOX OFFICE: 01603 598646 thegarage.org.uk
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A Strange Wild Song | 25 April, 7pm
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Music
Music News Tessa Fuchs Sunday Afternoon Recitals The Halesworth Arts Festival is delighted to present another series of fortnightly concerts on Sundays in February and March, featuring some of this country’s best young musicians. Tessa Fuchs, the inspiration for the series, was passionate about giving up-andcoming performers the chance to play in the beautiful converted maltings building. The series is now in its fourth year and this year includes concerts from the Aurora Trio, Halcyon Quartet, Atea Wind Quartet and the Piatti Quartet. All concerts are at The Cut Arts
Paloma Faith coming to Thetford Forest
Centre in Halesworth and start at 2.30pm. Tickets can be bought on
Pop songstress Paloma Faith will be rocking Thetford Forest this
the door or in advance, online, by phone on 01986 874264 or by
summer as part of Forest Live, the Forestry Commission’s
post. There is a series discount and season ticket available. Full
outdoor concert series, having performed to sell-out crowds in
details of each are on the Festival website.
2013. Paloma’s third album ‘A Perfect Contradiction’ was one of
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the huge success stories of 2014 and her fastest selling album to date, certified platinum and scoring hit singles with, ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’ and ‘Can’t Rely On You’. Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission to bring forests to new audiences. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting, improving and expanding England’s forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife. With everything required for a great night out, including full catering and bar facilities, the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere.
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Classic heaven at Cambridge Corn Exchange The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra performs the latest concert in the 2014/15 Cambridge Classical Concert Series on February 12th 2015 at 7.30pm at Cambridge Corn Exchange. Vladimir Altschuler conducts the concert which opens with Shostakovich’s Incidental Music from Hamlet. Violin virtuoso Alexander Sitkovetsky, a prodigiously talented protégé of Yehudi Menuhin, then takes centre stage to perform Tchaikovsky’s sublime Violin Concerto. Sibelius’ stirring and passionate Karelia Suite shows the composer’s deep affinity with the landscape and folklore of Finland. The evening ends with Tchaikovsky’s first great masterpiece, the tender and heartfelt Romeo and Juliet.
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The Heart of Jazz in Norfolk Established in the city as the place to hear great live jazz, Norwich Jazz Club has been entertaining music lovers every Tuesday since 1989. Their eclectic programme offers something for everyone from mainstream jazz through to contemporary projects with a range of local, national and international artists. Here's what's coming up over the next few months: Tuesday night gigs at The Cottage, Thunder Lane, Norwich, NR7 0JD
February: February 10th: Julian Siegel (tenor) with the NJC Trio February 17th: Laura White (vocals) with the NJC Trio February 24th George Grant (alto) with the NJC Trio
Julian Siegel
March: March 10th: Marlene VerPlanck (vocals) March 17th: Dick Pearce (trumpet) with the NJC Trio March 24th: NSJO (Norwich Students' Jazz Orchestra) March 31st: Phil Brooke (guitar) with the NJC Trio
April: April 14th: Sam Braysher (alto) with the NJC Trio April 21st: Mark Anthony (celebrating the 'Unforgettable' Nat King Cole) April 28th: Christine Tobim Quartet Open Mic / Jazz Jams at The Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St.John's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR With the NJC Trio. Admission FREE to participants / ÂŁ5 to nonparticipants, Monday 9th February 9th and Monday March 9th Norwich Jazz Club's Jazz Weekender will be taking place on Sat 29th & Sun 30th August 2015 in the Club Room at OPEN, 28 Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR1 3DS. Now in our second year, the programme comprises 14 shows over 2 days. The (unconfirmed) line-up includes The Kit Downes Trio, Partisans, Fletch's Brew, DixieMix, Damon Brown Quintet, and Sarabanda. Please visit www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for weekly gig listings and news about August's festival. February 2015 | 29
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Bach Choir in full voice The Bury Bach Choir, now in its 83rd season, is giving two exciting concerts in the next couple of months. On March 7th 2015 the Choir will be performing Handel’s much-loved Messiah in the Apex, Bury St Edmunds, with four distinguished soloists and the much-admired Suffolk Baroque Players. On May 16th 2015, the Choir will be presenting the largest concert it has mounted for many years. Together with the North London Chorus, two orchestras, the choristers of St Edmundsbury Cathedral and three top-flight soloists, the Choir will be singing Benjamin Britten’s great War Requiem. This concert, part of this year’s Bury Arts Festival, commemorates the
scale of this work means that it is only rarely performed in Bury St Edmunds. With approximately 180 singers, this evening will be one to remember. The Choir’s Music Director, Philip Reed, is a Benjamin Britten scholar and an acknowledged authority on the life and works of the Suffolk composer, having co-edited six volumes of Britten’s Letters and published a number of other books on the composer.
centenary of World War I and the 75th anniversary of the destruction of Coventry Cathedral where the work was first
Tickets for both these concerts are available from the Apex
performed at the opening of the new cathedral in 1962. The
Box Office, 01284 758000 or via www.burybachchoir.co.uk.
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Messiah Corrine Hart soprano Valerie Reid mezzo-soprano Christopher Turner tenor Graeme Danby bass
Bury Bach Choir Suffolk Baroque Players Philip Reed conductor
Britten War Requiem Janice Kelly soprano Nicky Spence tenor Marcus Farnsworth baritone St Edmundsbury Cathedral Boys’ Choir James Thomas conductor
London Graduate Orchestra Murray Hipkin conductor Bury Bach Choir North London Chorus Prometheus Orchestra Philip Reed conductor
Saturday 7 March 2015, 7.00pm
Saturday 16 May 2015, 7.30pm
The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
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Music icon Toyah comes to Norwich Epic Studios, Norwich - March 28th 2015 Award-winning punk rock legend, much-loved actress and music composer Toyah Willcox is set to rock Epic Studios in Norwich this March.
Hepburn in The Corn is Green, as well as playing 'Monkey' in the legendary Quadrophenia. By 1980, Toyah's band was gaining critical success with the debut single Victims of the Riddle and her first album, The Blue Meaning, became a Top 40 hit. Hit singles It's a Mystery, I Want to be Free, Brave New World
In a career spanning 30 years, Toyah has had 13 top 40
and Be Proud, Be Loud, Be Heard plus the platinum albums
singles, recorded 20 albums, written two books, appeared in
Anthem and The Changeling confirmed her status as one of the
over 40 stage plays, made 10 feature films and presented
most significant talents of the Eighties.
numerous successful TV shows.
With new projects and music releases in the pipeline and live
It all began in 1977 when film director Derek Jarman offered
concert dates scheduled for the year ahead, Toyah maintains
her the role of 'Mad' in seminal punk epic Jubilee. She
her multi-faceted and vibrant career.
continued to gain strong roles, appearing alongside Katherine
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Wayne McGregor: Random Dance – Atomos In the latest Snape Dances series, DanceEast and Aldeburgh Music present Wayne McGregor’s latest work Atomos at Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Over the past 20 years, choreographer Wayne McGregor has created an exceptional body of work at the intersection of dance, film, music, visual art, technology and science. Atomos is a new full-length work and continues McGregor’s ongoing exploration of scientific ideas and principles. Atomising bodies, movement and film, it features a cast of ten dancers, set against a backdrop devised by a collective of hand-picked artists including long-time collaborators lighting designer Lucy Carter and filmmaker Ravi Deepres. Neo-classical ambient composers A Winged Victory For The
Sullen provide the musical score and costumes are designed by innovative design house Studio XO, whose work includes wearable technologies and ‘digital skins’. sent the h Music preser & Aldeburg es ies with DanceEastcce ul Snape Danc NDOM DANCE ssf su ly huge GOR | RA
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boundaries of modern performing arts. Mid-way through the performance audience members put on 3D glasses and are immersed in a rich, heightened reality in which dancers and geometric shapes intermingle.
Tickets £22, £18, £14, £8, Under 18s £2 off
To book tickets, please visit www.aldeburgh.co.uk or call the Box
Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Aldeburgh
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Reach for the Stars at Judith Fox For over forty years, the Judith Fox Ballet School has taught
Classes take place throughout the week with the very youngest
people of all ages and abilities to love dancing.
children learning on a Saturday morning in term time when
Now one of their pupils, Katherine Ward (pictured here) has
they are less tired. Pupils are welcome from the age of three.
been accepted onto the Ballet Academy Scheme at Tring Park.
'Our younger children are working hard and really enjoying the
Katherine recently gained Distinction for her first professional
new Syllabi of the Royal Academy of Dance,' says Judith Fox.
exam, with three other students gaining a high Merit.
'I'm also delighted to have several promising boys dancing.' Alongside ballet, Judith Fox also runs classes in tap and street dancing. Tap dancing is fantastic for improving fitness and timing and is a fun hobby. Street dances classes are great for improving children's self-esteem and confidence. This style of dance also encourages boys and young men to try dancing when perhaps they might not.
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She joins an impressive list of past students who have been accepted at a number of leading dance schools for further training including the Northern Ballet School, London Ballet Central and Legat School. At Judith Fox, everyone is encouraged to do the best they can in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. February 2015 | 33
What’s On
Festival Fun Our region is home to some of the best festivals the country
Maui Waiu Festival - September 4th-6th, Theberton,
has to offer. It's a while until it all kicks off but here's a
Suffolk
sneak preview of what's to come:
Norfolk & Norwich Festival - May 8th-24th One of the biggest arts festivals in the country, the N & N Festival is a celebration of creativity and innovation with jazz, classical music, theatre, comedy and dance. Tickets are on sale now.
This weekend of electro swing, cabaret, circus, gypsy swing and much more has a lovely intimate feel with lots to keep the children entertained too.
www.mauiwauievents.co.uk Sundown Festival - September 4th-6th, Norfolk
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Showground, Norwich
Ipswich Arts Festival - June 19th-July 12th
For three days the Norfolk Showground attracts some of the
Ip-Art, as it's known, has an exciting programme of visual arts, performing arts, literature, film and music across a number of venues with over 70 different events.
www.ip-art.com Latitude Festival - July 16th-19th, Henham Park, Southwold This year is Latitude's 10th anniversary and this spectacular festival just keeps getting better and better. With music, dance, theatre poetry, comedy, crafts and much more, there's something for everyone. It's also great for families with an excellent kid's area and impressive family camping.
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biggest names in Urban music and has a real summer party vibe. Previous acts include Tinie Tempah, Ellie Goulding and Chase & Status.
www.sundownfestival.co.uk Out There International Festival of Circus & Street Arts September 18th-20th, Great Yarmouth Produced by Seachange Arts Out There blends international acts and local artists in various venues across the town. With 50 acts and 150 performances, it's a feast for the senses with acrobatics, light shows, music and much more.
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What’s On
What’s On – Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in our region. If
Feb 3rd-15th. Step into Spring, original paintings depicting
you’d like an event, show, exhibition, performing arts
local scenes and floral subjects by Elizabeth Reed. Also pottery,
class, festival, talk or anything else arts-related included
cards, posters and craft items. Fairhaven Woodland and Water
in our listings section, please get in touch. Each listing
Gardens. www.fairhavengarden.co.uk
costs just £15 (no VAT) and you can pay by cheque to Falcon Publications or by PayPal to info@artseast.co.uk.
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February 9th-14th - Alan Ayckbourn's Roundelay is a unique
for account details. To submit a listing, email details to
adventure in live theatre, a total of five interconnected
info@artseast.co.uk. We need details 8 weeks before the
situations written to be played in no particular order.
date of the event to guarantee inclusion.
Cambridge Arts Theatre. Tickets - 01223 503333, www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
MUSIC
February 19th-28th. Norwich Players present Arthur Miller's The Crucible. What happens when religious extremism drives a
February 18th - Chart-topping band 10cc have sold 15 million
community to persecute its own people? Maddermarket
albums in the UK alone. Now they're back on tour. Ipswich
Theatre, Norwich. Tickets - www.maddermarket.co.uk,
Regent. Tickets - 01473 433100,
01603 620917
http://apps.ipswich.gov.uk/PEO February 28th - Box Tale Soup present Casting the Runes, a February 25th - Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas goes it alone
fresh take on the classic ghost story by M.R. James. Don't go
in this intimate show to play tracks from his new album
alone! Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-sea. Tickets -
'Yorktown Heights'.' The Waterfront Studio, Norwich. Tickets -
www.granarytheatre.co.uk, 01328 710193
01603 508050, www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk March 15th - Concert of vocal music from 17th & 18th century Italy, France and England. Peter Holman MBE is joined by
FESTIVALS/CRAFT FAIRS February 25th-April 29th - 2015 UEA Spring Festival presents
sopranos Claire Tomlin and Sarah Potter, and Louise Jameson
seven exceptional writers. It's about nature at its most vital, life
on cello and viol. St Mary's Church, Thornham Parva. Tickets -
lived and life mourned. www.uea.ac.uk/litfest
01379 788130, http://musicatthornham.org.uk February 27th-28th - Modern Country Crafts Fair held at The
EXHIBITIONS
Forum, Norwich. Unique clothes, handmade jewellery, scarves
January 31st-April 19th. Homage to Manet at Norwich Castle
http://moderncountrycrafts.com/
and bags, woodwork, paintings, health and beauty products. explores the influence of one of the most important and controversial artists of modern times.
March 5th-8th. the 14th Aldeburgh Literary Festival. An
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk, 01603 495897
exciting and diverse range of lectures and guests. All events take place at Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh.For more info,
February 2nd- March 2nd - Iona Magnus is exhibiting at The
www.aldeburghbookshop.co.uk, 01728 452389
Fisher Theatre, Bungay. In her own words, 'Wild, intense, deep, playful, bohemian, dark and very bright.' www.fishertheatre.org February 2015 | 35
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Local Arts Scene
Beautiful Beccles Set on the edge of the idyllic broads, Beccles is a picturesque market town with a long history of inspiring artists. Whether you choose to arrive by car or by boat, you'll find a welcoming town with some impressive restaurants and a myriad of independent shops. The 97ft high Church Tower at the Church of St Michael the Archangel was built in 1515 and offers unrivalled views of both the town and the Broads. Beccles Musuem - housed in the 16th century Leman House -
galleries and antique shops and holds two Antiques Street
is home to a large collection of Victorian items, archaeological
Markets a year, typically in May and August.
artefacts and Roman and Saxon pieces.
Water plays a large part in the life of the town and there are
Theatre and music lovers should head to the Beccles Public
many opportunities to hire a boat and head off into the Broads
Hall and Theatre which has a fantastic, varied programme to
for some relaxation. In August the town hold its annual regatta,
suit people of all ages and tastes. The town is home to
a tradition dating back 200 years.
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Friday 20th: The Merry Opera Co present: The Barber of Seville Rossini's comic masterpiece of sparking music and irrepressible characters. £10 & £9 for concessions. 7.30pm Saturday 28th: Big Band Dance Night with SKYLINER featuring DJ AV8 Andy Garner. Tickets £12 8pm to Midnight www.becclespublichall.com
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Grumpy Old Man at Beccles Hall WCB (Weird Coastal Buoys' Comedy) presents Arthur Smith plus guests Saturday 14th March 2015 at 8pm One of Britain's most popular comedians is set to star at a comedy evening at Beccles Public Hall. Arthur Smith is well known for his sardonic presence on television's "Grumpy old Men" but he is renowned as an elder statesman of the alternative comedy scene frequently headlining shows across the UK. It won't be Arthur's first trip to East Anglia. Back in the 1970s Arthur studied at the UEA where he was chairman of the poetry society and wrote for the student newspaper. After graduating in 1976 with a degree in Comparative Literature, Arthur set off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a group of fellow UEA performers. Tickets: £10 in advance, £13 on the door. www.becclespublichall.com
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