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BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN FEBRUARY
Haverscroft From local writer S.A Harris comes this modern ghost story And creepy dark tale set in East Anglia . Haverscroft House is big, old, gloomy and in need of some major refurbishment. Kate Keeling’s husband Mark, has his heart set on it – despite the crumbling car in the garage and the locked attic that they are not allowed to view before they move in. Kate only agrees to leave everything she knows behind in London and move to Haverscroft in a bid to salvage her marriage. Little does Kate realise, Haverscroft’s dark secrets will drive her to question her sanity, her husband aa she tries to stop the past from repeating itself.
Can Kate keep her children safe and escape Haverscroft in time, even if it will end her marriage? ‘This book is an absolute page turner, it didn’t take me long to read, in fact, I devoured it. I found it unsettling, unnerving and at times downright creepy. The tension is palpable, not just within the behaviour of the house itself but within the character’s relationships. The suspense is built throughout the book right until the very last page. I have been recommending this book to anyone who will listen.’ —Beverley’s Reads Available at: •
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keywords=haverscroft&qid=1573375707&sr=8-1
And direct from the publisher, Salt. Free P&P: https://www.saltpublishing.com/ products/
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BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN FEBRUARY
Reynard City Chronicles Issue 1
Whether you’re discovering the Reynard City Foxiverse for the first time or reliving the adventure, what’s undeniable is the relatability of the Reynard City characters. In Issue 1 we take a journey with Vibes (AK Girl) as she comes to terms with her past and discovers who she really is.
Issue 1 follows Veronica (AKA Vibes) who is a DJ as she processes ‘dreams’ and memories with the guidance of‘ Dr Anty,’ Veronica as she discovers her true self and rediscovers her powers and learns to control them. Issue 1 also introduces us to the other characters in the Reynard City Foxiverse and is set to followed with Issue 2 The Liar Revealed later this year.
With vivid artwork and a storyline that packs a punch, this comic is sure to be an entertaining read.
Reynard City Chronicles Issue 1 is available now at:
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Regen Gaming: Anglia Square, Norwich
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Canary Comics, Stall 135, Norwich Market, Norwich
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So, what about theatre?
Hello and welcome,
‘So, what about theatre?’ our monthly theatre column. It’s no secret that Norwich has a thriving theatre scene and, what impresses me most is the amount of improv that is around, and embraced mainstream. Now this month, I unfortunately didn’t get to any shows so there are no theatre reviews in this month’s issue. Instead, this is more of an overview piece of what you can expect. I have been reviewing theatre for awhile and have always been around the theatre from an early age, certain places seem to just excel at theatre, I don’t mean only the large cities like London and New York. Norwich has a thriving theatre scene which includes theatres with their own niche. From watching the latest improv show from The Intellectual Hooligans to catching Dial M for Murder. Whether, it’s Theatre Royal, Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich Playhouse, Norwich Puppet theatre or Sewell Barn there is something for all tastes. At Norwich Nights, we like but are not limited to new and emerging theatre groups smaller productions, that don’t always get the attention they deserve due to the amount of mainstream theatre available, it can be hard to remain visible for smaller groups with less budget and advertising power, as with most things in Norwich here at Norwich Nights we strongly support the buy local ethic and therefore want to promote and support our local smaller drama productions as well as covering the more mainstream groups. Future issues will contain features and reviews from local theatre performances, that will display the variety and depth from across the theatres of Norwich. Meanwhile have a production you would like us to cover get in touch at: norwich-night-magazine@outlook.com
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CURTAINS: A MUSICAL WHODUNIT Norwich Theatre Royal Curtains—A MUSICAL WHODUNIT, Starring Jason Manford, Carley Stenson & Ore Oduba. When the star of a musical bound for Broadway is murdered on stage during the opening night, the whole production become suspects and local detective Frank Coffi played by Jason Manford must solve the crime whilst breathing new life into the show.
Catch Curtains at Theatre Royal this month for a show full of energy and featuring an amazing cast including Jason Manford as Lieutenant Frank Coffi. The play follows a musical production set in the Kanas based olde west and performed in Boston, bound for Broadway, as Lieutenant Coffi tries to solve the murder of the leading lady Jessica Cranshaw, With the cast quarantined to the theatre, music, love, ego and chaos soon play out . The play is infused with light-hearted comedy throughout and stunning vocals. You don’t have to be a fan of musicals, dancing or comedy to enjoy this spectacular play—Curtains is well-written with something everyone. Full of charm, Curtains is a pure delight to behold. Curtains: A Musical Whodunit is at Norwich Theatre Royal from 11—15 February 2020 Matinees: Weds, Thursday and Saturday 2.30 p.m. Evenings: 7.30 p.m. CAP performance sat 15 February 2020 at 2.30 p.m. Tickets: Mon—Thu £10-£44.50 Friday & Saturday £10- £49.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60’s and Groups. Available via website: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
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6 things to look out for this month! Food: Complete Angler’s Favourite’s platter—having recently tried this, I highly recommend it. Based at the bottom of Prince of Wales Road the Complet Angler is a cosy local pub and is reasonably quite most nights. The dish includes: Two beef burger sliders, (these are not your typical small buffet sliders they are essentially half a burger), four chicken wings, cooked to perfection the chicken falls straight of the bone, two fish & chip goujons, we loved the fish and chip goujons as the chips are inside the batter in a brilliant twist on a classic seasoned fries, tartare and BBQ sauce Priced: £13.99 and comfortably feeds two. www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk
Last Pub Standing! On a Wednesday afternoon for the last few weeks ,Last Pub Standing on Kings Street have had an offer on their loaded fries. whilst available everyday, the offer includes a large bowl of fries and two toppings - I recommend you try cheese and crispy chicken, which has recently become a bit of a favourite of ours at Norwich Nights.
However, there is plenty of choice included with the toppings which include: buttermilk chicken strips, all cheese , bacon lardons, steak strips, falafels, bang bang shrimp, and popcorn squid. Normal prices are:
Small fries: £3.00 Large fries: £5.00 Toppings: £3.50 each https://www.lpsnorwich.co.uk
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Theatre options: Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at Norwich Theatre Royal. 24– 29 February 2020
Jennifer Saunders one of the UK’s leading comic actresses stars as Madame Arcati in this high spirited show. Madame Arcati inadvertently conjures up Elvira’s spirit at a séance. Charles and his wife Ruth are haunted by this spectral version of his ex-wife. Matinees : Wed & Sat 2.30 p.m. Evenings: 7.30 p.m. CAP performance : Wednesday 26 February 2.30 p.m.
AD and signed performance : Saturday 29 February 2.30 p.m. Tickets: £10– 39.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60’s and Under 18’s
The Intellectual Hooligans host a Valentine’s special performance at Maddermarket Theatre Norwich.
Join them on 15 February 2020 for a night full of fun and laughter in their unique style of improv. The Intellectual Hooligans are a Norwich based improv comedy troupe, and their shows in the Maddermarket Theatre bar consist of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' style games based entirely on audience suggestions. 15 February 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from: £6.00 Available from: https:// intellectualhooligans.com
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Games this month! The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters continues the dark and sinister adventure from The Coma: Recut with players journeying beyond the deserted Sehwa High School and into the surrounding district. Featuring vibrant, hand-illustrated visuals by Minho Kim combined with a nightmare fuelled story of a relentless slasher by T. L. Riven, The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters precariously balances the urgency of exploration with the need for survival.
Released: 28 January 2020 Priced: £11.99 Available from: www.GOG.com www.steam.com
Rune Factory 4 Special The curtain rises on a beautiful sunny day, as the hero tumbles from the heavens… After being saved by the dragon Ventuswill, the hero comes to live in the local castle as a newly designated ruler and begins life anew while developing the town, making difficult decisions, and cultivating the soil. While exploring a nearby forest, the hero encounters and defeats a monstrous butterfly. Left in the fallen monster’s place is a mysterious young girl. Seeking the answers as to why, the hero’s search for the truth will lead to a grand adventure that will shake the very foundations of their world...and draw them closer to the secret buried in their own lost memories. 16 Release date: 28 February 2020 Available for pre-order from: https:// marvelousgames.com
Fighting games for girls: the changing times and rise of anime! Firstly, just wanted to point out, there’s no reason guys won’t enjoy this article just as much as girls. But let’s face it, there once was a time when if you were a girl gamer your choices were limited. I can remember a time when playing fighting games relied borrowing my boyfriend’s copy of call of duty while he bored me with stories of how girls don’t really play this game in large numbers of be careful online. As well meant as it was the options for girl gamers who enjoyed a good fighting game were limited. With Marvelous Games Europe set to release a few titles this year which as a girl gamer I am excited about I thought it is probably good time to write about it. Back in October 2019 I had the pleasure of meeting up with Marvelous Games Europe and playing the demo version of Rune Factory 4 special edition, now aside from the fact it made me what to ditch my PS4 and buy the Nintendo Switch (so impressed by how easy the handling is with the switch). My immediate response was this is going to be popular with girl gamers, which was confirmed on the spot as due to the information the company had collected this seemed to be the trend. It’s easy to see why, I love the current rise in the partnership between anime and games at the moment. The element of this game that allows you interact and form relationship with certain characters I am particularly fond of. But the fact that they took on board all of the fans feedback and created a new version with those changes I think is brilliant. In my Gaming for Cardiff |Times I said the following which gives you a good idea of the game: “Rune Factory 4 Special has been created to fill a request by fans of Rune Factory to bring the game to the Nintendo switch, listening to feedback from Marvellous Games are releasing this title in response, the thing I like most about this game is the social interaction element the characters can form bonds and even get married. There is a short freeze break that indicates which characters you can bond with as not all characters can bond in the game. The game combines farming and dungeon adventuring, with its own official soundtrack including 3 new tracks and new features including the newlywed mode, previously characters bonded to the point of marriage but there was no married life mode the game has been upgraded to include this along with a new difficultly level. Featuring stunning artwork from Minako Iwasaki, this game is perfect for girls who are looking for a fighting game, that isn’t male dominated and has a feminine element to it. watch out for the acid throwing caterpillar.”
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Continued... It is easy to see how things are improving for girl gaming, but its not just one game . The Coma 2 Vicious sisters has just been released on PC. Also Marvelous Games are planning to release the following: Sakuna of Rice and Ruin. This game is a mixture of life stimulation and a platform game with varying levels of difficulty. This is a side-scrolling in a limited space with attacks from all directions with great graphics. The player plays ‘Sanuka’ a spoiled harvest goddess who must find a home and prove herself worthy of her title my harvesting rice and improving the lives of outcast humans on the island.
Storytelling, anime and mythology are entering our gaming world at an incredible rate and its great. With some of the best anime directors now working on gaming titles it can only be a good thing for the industry. Which brings me to my final game –yes, I saved the best for last.
Granblue Fantasy Versus This arcade player set in a world of skies: Gran travels with a winged companion Vyrn and Lyria the mysterious girl who saved his life. The game has a dragon who has a roar of revival which is like a reset function. Players can play off or online 1-2 player game. The graphics on this game are insanely good with amazing battle scenes. This is my top pick for 2020 with the release date to still be announced. I will update you when I can. This one is going to worth waiting for its brilliant and complex storytelling and graphics are creating a great buzz. 18 Continued over the page...
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Gran Blue Fantasy Versus is based on the franchise that includes the animated series and is responsible for reuniting music composer Nobuo Uematsu and art director Hideo Minaba, who previously collaborated on Final Fantasy V.
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