Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG
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Comedy
Wednesday 4 September
JAKE LAMBERT: THE SUNSHINE KID
Described as “A joke machine” by The Telegraph, Jake talks about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, why he has a fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are.
8pm | £16 Seated | 14+ World
Thursday 5 September
ROUND MIDNIGHT PRESENTS
SAHRA HALGAN + PROJECTION ONE DJS
Somaliland singer, poet and cultural activist Sahra Halgan and band will perform songs from the golden age of Somali combining vintage East African grooves and lilting basslines with Halgan’s powerful voice.
8pm £12-£16 Standing
Friday 6 September
HERITAGE OPEN DAY
Community
NAC will be open for viewing of the interior of it’s building, a 14th century Grade 1 listed deconsecrated church.
1pm-4pm | Talk 3pm Free
Friday 6 September
JEFFREY LEWIS & THE VOLTAGE
+ DAVID CRONENBERG’S WIFE
Mind-spinning indie artist Jeffrey Lewis is back with his band The Voltage playing scuzzy urban indie-rock-folk, like a 21st Century mash-up of Sonic Youth, Pete Seeger and R. Crumb.
8pm £19.50-£23 Standing
Sunday 8 September
ANDREW O’NEILL: GEBURAH
Comedy
Non-binary whirlwind and comedy veteran Andrew O’Neill returns with their boldest and most explicitly magical show yet.
Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Amazon Prime’s Good Omens 2, Andrew O’Neill brings a show that is frenetic, hilarious, surreal and deeply political.
7.30pm | £16-£17.50 Seated | 16+
Tuesday 10 September
Wednesday 18 September
Comedy
The award-winning comedian is back! His first show since the fabric of his reality disintegrated, separating failures from misfortunes with his captivating stand-up.
8pm £15 | Seated & Standing 18+
Thursday 19 September
TERRY REID
Contemporary
TONE PRESENTS CLARICE JENSEN
Pulsing, visceral and full of color, composer and cellist Jensen’s work is deeply immersive, with a wonderful sense of restraint and an almost hallucinatory clarity. A versatile collaborator, she has worked with stellar artists including Jóhann Jóhannsson, Max Richter and Björk. 8pm £12.50-£16.50 | Seated
Thursday 12 September
NO MAYO WITH NATHAN FAKE
+ LUKE ABBOTT
+ THE BLOOMFIELD FAMILY BAND
Rock/Pop
Terry Reid is regarded as one of the greatest rock/soul voices this country has ever produced.
“A triumph…Terry Reid’s voice has the power to provoke an intense reaction…” - The Times 8pm £25-£31 Standing
Friday 20 September
EAT YOUR OWN HEAD
+ RED MAR + TAKEDA
Charity
An eclectic night of music from friends of the Norwich community in memory of local musician and artist Jonathan Allen. In support of Norfolk cancer charity, The Big C. 7.30pm | £12-£14 Standing
Friday 13 September
NAC POP-UP BEER SALE!
Rock/Pop
Eat Your Own Head are one of the bands spearheading a new wave of UK rock music.
“Ferocious and desolate….technicality, huge riffs, and vocal delicacies” – Louder than War 8pm £12-£14 Standing
Market
Wednesdy 25 September
LAURA CANNELL + CHARLOTTE JOLLY
Folk
Internationally acclaimed composer and performer from East Anglia, Laura’s music straddles the worlds of contemporary and ancient music, it is semi-composed, semi-improvised and draws on the emotional influences of the landscape whilst exploring the spaces between early and experimental music.
8pm | £13-£16 | Seated & Standing
Thursday 26 September
ORLANDO WEEKS + SUPPORT
From his influential time with The Maccabees to the multi-faceted ‘Gritterman’ story and two highly acclaimed solo albums, Orlando Weeks has carved a niche as one of the UK’s most singular talents.
8pm | £24-£28.50 | Standing Hip Hop
Friday 27 September
BLACK JOSH
+ SLEEP’S COUSIN & LIEU + CHROME (DJ)
Sunday 22 September
SWAP-O-RAMA!
Swap your unwanted clothes for new-to-you treasures, with talks and workshops championing DIY fashion.
Market
Browse a vast selection of unusual beers from around the world and pick up a bargain. Kindly donated by the prestigious World Beer Awards.
2pm-6pm Drop in | Free Entry
Sunday 15 September
HUMAN LIBRARY
Community
Take out a Human Book and have a chat with members of various communities about often sidelined or uncomfortable topics. 4pm–6pm | Drop in Free Entry | Seated
Performance
Sunday 15 September
TRUE STORIES LIVE: HERE I GO AGAIN
A lively, moving, unpredictable event where speakers are welcomed to tell true stories about their lives. Come along and tell your own story or be a part of the warm, supportive audience!
7.30pm | £6.50-£12.50 Seated
Learn new skills, meet like-minded folks.
1.30pm Social 2:30pm Swap £4-£6 Under 14
Free
Sunday 22 September
SAM CARTER
Folk
Midlands-born guitarist and songwriter Sam Carter has earned a reputation for vivid, heartfelt songwriting and captivating live performances.
7.30pm | £16-£19.50 Seated
Tuesday 24 September
TASHI LHUNPO MONKS
Considered by many to be one of the most electrifying hip-hop artists to emerge from the cold shores of the UK, BLACK JOSH continues to impress, shock and bemuse in equal measure.
8pm £10.50-£15 | Standing
Saturday 28 September
World
Eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery present ‘From the Roof of the World’: chant, mantras, music and dance opening a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and mysticism.
8pm £16-£20.50 Seated
PONY UP PRESENTS
END OF SUMMER PARTY
NAC’s new noise night presents a line-up of hot local bands. Expect good vibes all round! Student tickets are just £4.50 (£3 with a FREE under 26 NAC Supporter card) so grab them early to experience Norwich’s amazing, welcoming, music community.
8pm | £4.50-£10.50 Standing