Norwich Theatre Royal Brochure April - December 2015 by Norwich Theatre

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Each year we bring outstanding work to our stage and audiences of over 400,000 people. As an educational charity we provide opportunities for over 15,000 children, young people and adults to engage and learn about, and through, theatre arts. We work with a wide range of schools, community groups and organisations to ensure as many people as possible can access our work. Donations from supporters are vital so we can continue this work. By joining us as a Theatre Royal Ambassador you could help make a difference and experience a closer relationship with us. Our Ambassadors scheme has a variety of levels from Bronze to Platinum, enabling supporters to choose a level that suits them. Prices start from as little as £60 per year or £5 per month by direct debit, to Major Donor Platinum level from £2,000. As an Ambassador you would be invited to a range of additional Supporters Events each year including an annual supporter's party, first night drama drinks, insight talks, conversations, tours and other exclusive events. If you would like more information, or to join Norwich Theatre Royal Ambassadors, please call the Development Team on 01603 598558 or email p.sanchez@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk. Registered Charity No. 262259

Tuesday 31 March - Saturday 11 April Now the proud winner of three Olivier Awards for Best New Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design, this spectacular West End production comes to Norwich where it first wowed audiences in 2011 with a celebrated sell-out run. Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time. Packed with Irving Berlin’s greatest hits, including Cheek To Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, Let’s Face the Music & Dance and Puttin’ On the Ritz, this uplifting romantic comedy dazzles with over 200 beautiful costumes, breathtaking dance and a love story that will set the pulse racing! Eves 7.30pm Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Midweek mats: a) £37.50 b) £34.50 c) £21 d) £18.50 e) £8 Mon - Thur eves: a) £40.50 b) £36 c) £27.50 d) £23 e) £8 Fri & Sat: a) £44 b) £40.50 c) £34.50 d) £28.50 e) £8 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Mon to Thur Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Mon to Thur Group Rates: Mon to Thur eves and mats see page 55 for further information Signed: Thur 9 April, 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 4 April, 2.30pm Captioned: Thur 2 April, 7.30pm

“A feast for the eyes with a musical score to match” Good Housekeeping

Wednesday 22 - Sunday 26 April We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage! Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres of GROOVY GREEKS and INCREDIBLE INVADERS are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!

Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 April You are invited to the most glamorous party in town. After a hugely successful 2013 tour, culminating in a sell-out run at Sadler’s Wells, Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby is back by popular demand. Lose yourself in the decadence of 1920s New York, as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel is brought to life in Northern Ballet’s inimitable dramatic style. Choreographed by David Nixon OBE the dancers glide across the floor in gorgeous Chanel-inspired costumes to a sweeping, filmic score by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett CBE (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Murder on the Orient Express) played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. Bursting with passion, style and drama, don’t miss your chance to see this blockbuster ballet as it returns for seven performances only.

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues to Thur eves and mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur eves and mats Schools: Bands C & D £7 Thur mat

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £36.50

b) £30

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e) £8

Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves and mats see page 55 for further information

GROOVY GREEKS Thur 10.30am, Fri 7pm, Sat 10.30am, Sun 3pm From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Schools: Bands A-D £8 and Meet your match with the monstrous Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Hold 1 in 10 free, all perfs on tight as you gatecrash the gruesome and Groovy Greeks! Horrible Super Saver: INCREDIBLE INVADERS Bands A – D 20% OFF when Wed 7pm, Thur 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, Sat 2.30pm booking for both shows at the The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy same time Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo! Will you survive Family Ticket: the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning (4 people incl at least 1 adult): his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders! Bands A – D £43, all perfs Wed 7pm, Thur 10.30am & 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Audio Described: Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Sun 26 April, 3pm Adults: a) £16 b) £16 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7 Signed Perf: Under 18s: a) £12 b) £12 c) £12 d) £12 e) £7 Sat 25 April, 2.30pm ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Monday 27 April - Saturday 2 May “We went to a very good midday party at the Herns yesterday where there was a lot to drink and your dear mother took advantage of that fact... A former jockey called Stan Clayton, who breeds budgerigars, was good enough to tell me all about his blood pressure, while a tall lady with an azure wig explained at some length why she loathed her husband so much. Perhaps I am a sympathetic listener; possibly I just lack the energy to move away." Father and son James Fox and Jack Fox star in this brand new stage adaptation of the best-selling Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year ‘Dear Lupin, Letters to a Wayward Son’ in which renowned journalist and author Roger Mortimer’s brilliantly hilarious, often touching and always generous letters to his unruly son Charlie are now vividly brought to life. Friends & Corporate Two times BAFTA Award winner James Fox, whose extensive film and Club: Half price first night TV appearances include A Passage To India, Patriot Games, The Remains of the Day and Downton Abbey, stars as Roger Mortimer. Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats Playing Charlie Mortimer is Jack Fox, whose television credits include only Mr Selfridge, Fresh Meat and Dracula and he has recently appeared in the films Beast, Kids in Love and Theeb. Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 Eves 7.30pm Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm OFF Tues - Thur eves a) £27 b) £24 c) £21 d) £19 e) £8 Group Rates: Tues - Thur 7 ON SALE NOW eves see page 55 for further Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands information

Signed Performance: Sat 16 May, 2.30pm

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this devilishly daring new laugh out loud comedy, suitable for everyone, especially adults. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Following their smash hit success with The Play That Goes Wrong, which is now playing to packed houses in the West End after a sell-out tour, award-winning Mischief Theatre bring their riotous new spin on a timeless favourite to the stage. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society set out to present J.M. Barrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic tale of Peter Pan, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrongâ&#x20AC;Śdoes, as the accident prone thesps embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland, with hilariously disastrous results.

Monday 11 - Saturday 16 May

Audio Described: Wed 13 May, 2.30pm Group Rates: Tues to Thur and mats see page 55 for further information Schools: Bands C & D ÂŁ8 Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B ÂŁ10 Tues to Thur eves Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B ÂŁ10 OFF mats only Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Peter K Kaay

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Brought to you by The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Touring Partnership who have previously produced Swallows and Amazons and Goodnight Mister Tom, this world premiere of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas on stage, promises to be a deeply moving and thought provoking production. Tues, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm, Thur 10.30am

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Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B ÂŁ12 OFF Tues to Thur and mats Schools: Bands A-D ÂŁ8 Thur 10.30am, Bands C & D ÂŁ8 Wed & Thur 2.30pm Group Rates: Wed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thur see page 55 for further information Signed Perf: Sat 9 May, 2.30pm

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Captioned Perf: Fri 8 May, 7.30pm

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B ÂŁ8 OFF Wed & Thur 2.30pm

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Set during World War II, the story is seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and devastating consequences. Bruno's friendship with Shmuel takes him from innocence to revelation, revealing the poetic irony that through a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye everyone can appear the same.

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Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys.

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Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 May

Friday 8 - Sunday 24 May One of the UK’s biggest arts festivals, 2015 brings 17 days of international theatre, art, music, literature and free outdoor performances. We’re proud to host a series of extraordinary performances on the Theatre Royal stage bringing together artists from around the world in a celebration of life-enhancing passion and power. www.nnfestival.org.uk ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY POLITICAL MOTHER

Sunday 17 May, 8pm

Tuesday 19 May, 8pm

Wednesday 20 May, 8pm

Saturday 23 May, 8pm

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The Hot Sardines + John Etheridge

Abdullah ibrahim

Riotous Romanian folk from the world’s greatest gypsy group. The clattering virtuosity and passionate gypsy rasp will steal your breath away.

The Hot Sardines have a distinctive recipe for making musical magic: take a blustery brass line-up, layer it over a rhythm section led by a stride-piano virtuoso in the Fats Waller vein and tie the whole thing together with a front woman who has the style of a 30s cabaret diva and a voice from another era – oh and don’t forget the tap dancer! The Sardine sound is steeped in hot jazz and gypsy swing – a slice of between-the-wars Paris via New Orleans and New York – transformed into living and breathing music for this century.

Charismatic South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim plays a special concert that celebrates his 80th year, bringing together echoes of the township jazz he grew up with, a stunning solo piano set, and the lustrous colours of a brand new trio. There’s nothing in music quite like the atmosphere of an Abdullah Ibrahim concert – a riveting live performer, weaving his own atmospheric spell of heart-stopping melody and delicately propulsive grooves.

Hofesh Shechter Company Political Mother

“Wonderful entertainers and one of the planet's great live acts” The Independent a) £25

b) £22

c) £17

d) £12

e) £7

Monday 18 May, 8pm

Ólafur Arnalds + Federico Albanese Icelandic musician Ólafur Arnalds and his full band bring their blend of ambient classical electronica to the Theatre Royal. Arnalds’s stunning score for the hauntingly beautiful, BAFTA Award-winning ITV series Broadchurch has moved him from cult legend to international success. In this concert, Arnalds will be playing music from Broadchurch and his latest album For Now I Am Winter.

‘Their live show was simply phenomenal, crisp musicianship going hand in hand with immaculate and witty showmanship. No detail was left undone, right down to the politely frenzied tap dancing of Edwin ‘Fast Eddy’ Francisco. What a treat.’ Vanity Fair a) £22.50

b) £19

c) £14

d) £10

b) £19

c) £14

a) £27

b) £27

c) £21

d) £17

e) £8

d) £10 e) £7

“Part dance show, part heavy-rock gig, Hofesh Shechter's first ever full-length work is an audio-visual marvel”

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Mark Monahan, The Telegraph a) £20

b) £17

c) £14

d) £10

e) £7

Thursday 21 May, 8pm

Sam Green & yMusic The Measure of All Things A new live-cinema performance from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green, who narrates his latest documentary live on stage, accompanied by New York-based classical ensemble yMusic. Loosely inspired by the Guinness Book of Records this project weaves together a series of portraits of record-breaking people, places and things to create a poignant meditation on fate, time, and the outer contours of the human experience.

‘What he does is singular: he translates emotion into music’ Chris Chibnall, Broadchurch creator a) £22.50

e) £7

‘The humble high priest of international jazz’ The Guardian

Hofesh Shechter presents his critically acclaimed work Political Mother, that brims with emotional and gritty complexity. Pulsating live music, extraordinary ensemble sequences and cinematic editing make Political Mother a dance experience like no other.

a) £18

b) £15

c) £12

d) £10

Norfolk & Norwich Festival’s Principal Funders are Arts Council England and Norwich City Council

e) £7

SAM GREEN & YMUSIC THE MEASURE OF ALL THINGS

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Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May Dazzling lights, swinging songs and a bad boy to melt your heart – don’t miss this fabulous production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. Opposites attract when Julie Jordan falls in love with the rebellious carnival barker Billy Bigelow. Billy is given a chance to make good, but is it too little too late, or will a lucky star save him and those he loves? Voted best musical of the 20th century by Time, Carousel features hit songs including You’ll Never Walk Alone and If I Loved You. Jo Davies’ vibrant production is filled with magical moments, stunning choreography and breathtaking music, played live by the full forces of the Opera North Over 60s Special Price: orchestra. Bands A & B £10 OFF Thur mat Receiving high praise when it was first seen in 2012, this production of Carousel is moving and uplifting in equal measure. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £45

b) £39.50

c) £30.50

d) £25

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e) £8

Captioned Peformance: Fri 29 May, 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 30 May, 2.30pm

Brown&Co is proud to sponsor GoGoDragons! A Wild in Ar t event being br b ought to Norwich by Break B charity.

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“The brilliance of this master magician is no illusion” The Times

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Monday 1 - Saturday 6 June Directed by Andy Nyman & Andrew O’Connor The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion is back on tour in 2015 with a brand new one-man show, Derren Brown: Miracle. Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control. This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003. Since then he has toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience of over one and a half million people. He has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, for SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (2006) and SVENGALI (2012). His last show, INFAMOUS, was universally acclaimed by critics and audience alike. THIS PRODUCTION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE

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Eves 7.30pm Mon to Thur: a) £37.50 Fri & Sat: a) £42.50

b) £37.50 c) £37.50 b) £42.50 c) £42.50

d) £37.50 d) £42.50

e) £8 e) £8

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Set Design by Simon Higlett

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Friends & Corporate Club: Band A £5 OFF first night

Tuesday 9 - Sunday 28 June Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, SHREK THE MUSICAL is this year’s must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure! Tues - Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm, Thur 25 2.30pm (Sun 28 1pm only. No perfs on Mondays) Tues – Fri: a) £39.50 Sat & Sun: a) £45

b) £34 b) £39.50

c) £28 c) £36

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d) £24 d) £30

e) £8 e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Thur mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues – Thur perfs Schools: Bands C & D £12 Thur mat Group Rates: Tues - Thur perfs see page 55 for further information Signed Performance: Sat 20 June, 2.30pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 20 June, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Thur 25 June, 7pm

Tuesday 7 - Saturday 18 July The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, JERSEY BOYS is coming to Norwich for the very first time! This smash hit musical has won 55 major Over 60s Special Price: awards worldwide, including the OLIVIER AWARD for BEST NEW Bands A & B £5 OFF Mon to MUSICAL. Thur perfs Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side Under 18s Special Price: of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique Bands A & B £5 OFF Mon to sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Thur perfs Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Group Rates: Mon to Thur Girls Don’t Cry and many more, JERSEY BOYS is a story full of heart, perfs see page 55 for further information humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (Sunday Express) you simply will never forget. Captioned Perf: Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed 8, Thur 9, Sat 11, Thur 16, Sat 18 2.30pm Fri 10 July, 7.30pm Midweek mats: a) £39.50 b) £35 c) £23 d) £20 e) £8 Signed Performance: Mon-Thur eves: a) £44 b) £37.50 c) £28.50 d) £24 e) £8 Sat 18 July, 2.30pm Fri & Sat: a) £48.50 b) £42.50 c) £35.50 d) £25 e) £8 19 Audio Described: ON SALE NOW Sat 18 July, 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 July Featuring Dance Stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor from the hit TV Show Strictly Come Dancing. The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers and dancers. Special guests are world champion dance professionals Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, who will wow the audience with their glamorous costumes and ballroom skills. Puttin’ On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical journey and features the unforgettable tunes of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm

Eves a) £33 Mats a) £31

b) £27.50 b) £25.50

c) £23.50 c) £21.50

d) £18.50 d) £16.50

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e) £8 e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £6 OFF first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed to Thur eves Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves see page 55 for further information

Monday 17 - Saturday 22 August ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Norwich for only 8 performances, starring Craig Revel Horwood, the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing judge, as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Wed 29 July - Sat 1 August a new musical sequel to J.M.Barrie’s timeless classic book, music and lyrics by DAVID LAMBERT Wendy is happily married, with daughters of her own – and all seems well, until Peter reappears at her window. Something is amiss in Neverland, and with the original Lost Boys now living normal lives in London, Peter needs Wendy’s help to put things right. And when several children are mysteriously kidnapped, everything points to the return of the dreaded Captain Hook. Can Peter defeat him one more time? After the Theatre Royal’s colourful pantomime, a chance to follow the further adventures of The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. Perfect family entertainment for the start of the summer holidays. Eves 7pm, Sat Mat 2pm Eves 7pm, Sat Mat 2pm

a) £9

b) £9

c) £9

d) £9

e) £7

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search… With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs It’s the Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. Don’t miss Annie – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it! Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Mon-Thur: a) £36.50 Fri & Sat: a) £39.50

b) £31.50 b) £34

c) £25.50 c) £28

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d) £21.50 d) £24

e) £8 e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A - D £10 OFF Wed mat Group Rates: Mon - Thur see page 55 for further information Signed Performance: Sat 22 Aug, 2.30pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 22 Aug, 2.30pm

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Tuesday 25 August - Saturday 5 September Following its phenomenal run in 2012, the record-breaking sensation returns to Norwich for two weeks only! Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history. You’ll have the time of your life! Mon to Thur 7.30pm, Wed 2 Sept 2.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon to Thur: Fri & Sat:

a) £43.50 b) £39.50 c) £32.50 d) £27.50 e) £8 a) £48.50 b) £45 c) £39.50 d) £32.50 e) £8

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Suitable for 12+

Groups 20+: £3 OFF, 40+: £4 OFF, 50+: £5 OFF, Bands A-D Tues – Thur 1st week only

RODNEY ACKLAND Based on a short story by

W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM

TOM CONTI IN

Monday 14 - Saturday 19 September

Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 September Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly-acclaimed National Theatre production embarks on its first ever nationwide tour from December 2014. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world... Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm

a) £26

b) £23

c) £20

d) £17

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e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF mats only Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur and mats Schools: Bands C & D £8 Wed mat Group Rates: Tues - Thur and mats see page 55 for further info Signed Perf: Fri 11 Sept, 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 12 Sept, 2.30pm Captioned: Wed 9 Sept, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

The Second World War is over and the Skinner family are trying to return to normal. If only the blasted Government weren’t such a nuisance about the rations and Cook could get some more of those delicious delicacies. With daughter Laura returned from Africa, widowed but not alone, they prepare for the latest social gathering. Amidst the never-ending whirl of hats and dresses and below stairs skirmishes, Laura reveals a shocking secret that threatens to ruin more than one party on the climb to social success. Writer Rodney Ackland is best known for his play Absolute Hell, performed at the National Theatre in 1996 starring Judi Dench. Tom Conti is one of the most respected and celebrated actors of his generation. Unforgettable as the leading man in Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and Shirley Valentine, he has also appeared as a myriad of Friends & Corporate Club: characters on screen and stage. He was recently voted Most Popular Half price first night Actor in the West End alongside Dame Judi Dench. Over 60s Special Price: “A bitingly funny adaptation of a short story by Somerset Maugham” Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only The Guardian

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £24 b) £21 c) £19 d) £18 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £7

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur eves Group Rates: Tues - Thur and mats see page 55 for further info

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LAST NIGHT I DREAMT I WENT TO MANDERLEY AGAIN… Monday 21 - Saturday 26 September Kneehigh is one of the world’s most celebrated theatre companies and their international hits include Brief Encounter and Tristan and Yseult. REBECCA is timeless; the book beloved by generations and the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film a classic of the genre. Now REBECCA bursts onto the stage! Emma Rice, the award winning director, has created a spellbinding new production of Daphne du Maurier’s masterpiece which conjures Cornish romance and theatrical magic.

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only

Following the mysterious death of his first wife, Maxim de Winter returns to Manderley with his new young bride. Surrounded by memories of the glamorous Rebecca, the new Mrs De Winter is consumed by jealousy. She sets out to uncover the secrets of the house and a past fiercely guarded by the sinister housekeeper Mrs Danvers. All is not what it seems in Manderley...

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £12 OFF Tues to Thur and mats Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Wed mat

REBECCA is presented by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, the multi-award winning producers of Art, Brief Encounter, God of Carnage and Calendar Girls in association with Steve & Jenny Wiener and the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Group Rates: Tues - Thur and mats see page 55 for further information

Eves 7.30pm Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £25

b) £22.50

c) £19.50

d) £17

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e) £8

Captioned Performances: Wed 23 Sept, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Tuesday 29 September - Saturday 3 October From best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson, the tale of plucky Hetty Feather is brought thrillingly to life on stage by award winning script writer Emma Reeves (CBBC’s The Story of Tracy Beaker) and the Olivier Award nominated director Sally Cookson, whose many five star productions include Peter Pan, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Under 18s Special Price: Jane Eyre. With an original musical score by Benji Bower, circus skills Bands A - D £2 OFF Wed to and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is the perfect treat for the whole Sat perfs family! Suitable for ages 7+ Schools: Bands A - D £8.50 Tues 7pm, Wed 10.30am & 5.30pm, Thur 5.30pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 10.30am & 3pm Wed 10.30am First night: a) £12.50 b) £12.50 c) £12.50 d) £12.50 e) £7 Signed Performance: Wed & Thur: a) £18.50 b) £16.50 c) £14.50 d) £12.50 e) £7 Fri 2 Oct, 7pm Fri & Sat: a) £20.50 b) £18.50 c) £16.50 d) £14.50 e) £7 Audio Described: 30 SEE PAGE 32 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Sat 3 Oct,10.30am Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

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Top Hat Top Hat Top Hat Top Hat

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Top Hat Top Hat Top Hat Top Hat Top Hat Top Hat

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NB The Great Gatsby NB The Great Gatsby NB The Great Gatsby Elves & the Shoemaker NB The Great Gatsby NB The Great Gatsby Central School Russell Watson Stewart Francis Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Dear Lupin Dear Lupin Dear Lupin Dear Lupin

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Dear Lupin Dear Lupin Heather Millan School Bruce Forsyth Boy ... Striped Pyjamas Boy ... Striped Pyjamas Boy ... Striped Pyjamas Boy ... Striped Pyjamas Boy ... Striped Pyjamas Dylan Moran Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong Taraf De Haidouks Olafur Arnalds Hot Sardines Abdullah Ibrahim Measure of all Things

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Hofesh Shechter Chris & Pui Ken Dodd

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Opera North Opera North Opera North Rat Pack Live

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Derren Brown Derren Brown Derren Brown Derren Brown Derren Brown

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Derren Brown

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Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical

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Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical

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Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical Shrek The Musical

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Classic Rock Show

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Norwich School Michael McIntyre Michael McIntyre

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Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys

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Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Centre Stage School

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Puttin’ on the Ritz Puttin’ on the Ritz Puttin’ on the Ritz Puttin’ on the Ritz Puttin’ on the Ritz

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Open Day

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Annie Annie Annie Annie

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Annie Annie

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Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing

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Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing

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Curious Incident of the Dog............................................7.30 Curious Incident of the Dog...........2.30 ........................7.30 Curious Incident of the Dog............................................7.30 Curious Incident of the Dog............................................7.30 Curious Incident of the Dog...........2.30 ........................7.30 Jimmy Carr ...................................................7.30 Before The Party ...................................................7.30 Before The Party ...................................................7.30 Before The Party ..................2.30 ........................7.30 Before The Party ...................................................7.30 Before The Party ...................................................7.30 Before The Party ..................2.30 ........................7.30 Tree Fu Tom 1.00..........3.00........................ Rebecca ...................................................7.30 Rebecca ...................................................7.30 Rebecca ..................2.30 ........................7.30 Rebecca ...................................................7.30 Rebecca ...................................................7.30 Rebecca ..................2.30 ........................7.30 Dara O Briain ...................................................8.00 Ministry of Science 10.30.........................................7.00 Hetty Feather ...................................................7.00 Hetty Feather 10.30........................5.30 ........

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Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Michala Jane School

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Rambert Rambert Robert Cray

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels...................................................7.30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels..................2.30 ........................7.30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels..................2.30 ........................7.30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels...................................................7.30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels..................2.30 ........................7.30

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Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar

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Shawshank Redemption ...................................................7.30 Shawshank Redemption ...................................................7.30 Shawshank Redemption ..................2.30 ........................7.30 Shawshank Redemption ...................................................7.30 Shawshank Redemption ...................................................7.30 Shawshank Redemption ..................2.30 ........................7.30

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Norfolk Schools Project ..................2.30 ........................ 50 Stewart Lee ...................................................7.30 50 Handbagged Handbagged Handbagged Handbagged Handbagged Brit Floyd

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Glyndebourne Opera Glyndebourne Opera Glyndebourne Opera Glyndebourne Opera Glyndebourne Opera

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The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker

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RAF in Concert

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Snow White Snow White Snow White

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Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White

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Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White

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KEY TO ACCESS PERFORMANCES see pages 58 & 59 for details

SIGNED PERFORMANCE AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE RELAXED PERFORMANCE

GET TOGETHER GROUP see page 53 for details

‘The choreography fascinates, beguiles, stimulates’ Financial Times

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Thursday 8 - Friday 9 October The 3 Dancers, and other works Love, desire and betrayal are the ingredients of the shocking true story which inspired Picasso’s masterpiece, The Three Dancers. Rambert springs Picasso’s painting from the canvas to the stage, bringing to life his vivid Cubist imagery. Didy Veldman’s The 3 Dancers, with orchestral music by Elena Kats-Chernin, forms the centrepiece of Rambert’s programme for Norwich. The triple bill also features Terra Incognita, created by ground-breaking dancemaker Shobana Jeyasingh. Set to Gabriel Prokofiev’s driving score, Rambert’s dancers journey to unknown lands in an atmospheric piece that evokes the sense of mystery that inspired ancient sea-farers. The programme is completed by Frames, choreographed by British dance’s hottest property Alexander Whitley. Dissecting the process of making theatre, dancers skilfully animate metal structures that grow, transform and combine to create a stage within a stage. Packed with thought-provoking drama, sumptuous live music and world-class dancing, this is Britain’s national dance company at its most captivating. Friday’s Insight matinee features an introduction by Mark Baldwin (Rambert’s Artistic Director), and performances of The 3 Dancers and Terra Incognita.

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Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £7.50 off Thur eve Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £4 off Fri mat Under 25s: Bands A & B £10 Thur & Fri eves Schools: Bands B & C £7.50 Fri mat Group Rates: all perfs Pre-show Talk: Thur 8 Oct at 6.30pm in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre. Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office.

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Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October One of the biggest new musical openings to grace the West End stage and seen already by over half a million people, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. From multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray, Legally Blonde), this major new production is a rare chance to return to ‘an all but lost era of musical comedy’ (The Guardian). Over 60s Special Price: Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the Thur French Riviera and its underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the Under 18s Special Price: true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them. Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues Thur Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief,Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to be the finest night out of 2015 – secure your Group Rates: Tues to Thur ticket today. eves and Wed & Thur mats see Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm page 55 for further information Wed & Thur mats:a) £37.50 b) £34.50 c) £21 d) £18.50 e) £8 Tues - Thur eves: a) £40.50 b) £36 c) £27.50 d) £23 e) £8 Fri & Sat: a) £44 b) £40.50 c) £34.50 d) £28.50 e) £8 SEE PAGE 32 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Captioned Performances: Thur 15 Oct, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

* Photograph of the Original London cast

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CELEBRATING THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATION’S FAVOURITE MOVIE

‘AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL TRIUMPH’ EVENING POST

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

GLENN CARTER

TIM ROGERS

RACHEL ADEDEJI

AS JESUS

AS JUDAS ISCARIOT

AS MARY MAGDALENE

FEAR WILL HOLD YOU PRISONER.

HOPE CAN SET YOU FREE.

Bill Kenwright presents A new stage production inspired by the classic film

Based on the short story by Adapted by

Owen O’Neill

STEPHEN KING

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Dave Johns

Monday 19 - Saturday 24 October JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 – stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary ground-breaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Over 60s Special Price: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has some of musical theatre’s most Bands A & B £7 OFF mats only legendary songs from I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Everything’s Alright and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar. Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Mon to Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he has Thur eves played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. Musical theatre star Tim Rogers, whose credits include Carousel and the title role in Group Rates: Mon to Thur Jekyll & Hyde, will play Judas Iscariot, while X-Factor finalist Rachel and mats see page 55 for Adedeji stars as Mary Magdalene. further information Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Captioned: Wed 21 Oct, 2.30pm & Eves: a) £36.50 b) £31.50 c) £26.50 d) £22 e) £8 7.30pm Mats: a) £31.50 b) £26.50 c) £22 d) £19 e) £8

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Audio Described: Sat 24 Oct, 2.30pm

Monday 26 - Saturday 31 October Despite protests of innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover… Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talent for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched… Widely considered the number one all-time movie, starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, Stephen King’s classic story takes to the stage in a new production which examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security penitentiary. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £27

b) £24

c) £21

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d) £19

e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur eves Group Rates: Tues - Thur and mats see page 55 for further information

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 November

LIZ VS. MAGGIE

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Two enduring icons born in the same year. One destined to rule, the other elected to lead. But when the stiff upper lip softened and the gloves came off, which one had the upper hand?

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur mat

Moira Buffini’s celebrated new comedy speculates on what the world’s most powerful women really talked about behind closed palace doors.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £12 OFF Wed to Thur and mats

Be sure to bag a ticket for this wickedly funny and brilliantly astute West End smash hit comedy.

Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Thur mat

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Don Pasquale, photo: Donald Cooper

‘A Christmas cracker by a star company’ Sunday Express

Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 November Don’t miss Glyndebourne’s return to Norwich Theatre Royal with three diverse operas, stunning costumes and imaginative productions, all underpinned with breathtaking music and performances from the next generation of opera stars. Tues 17 (7.15pm) & Thur 19 (2pm) Donizetti’s Don Pasquale Sung in Italian with English supertitles This vivacious comedy is about an old bachelor flattered into seeking a younger wife in the hope of taking revenge upon his nephew. The story is brought to life with opulent period staging and joyful music. A revival of Mariame Clément’s ‘handsome and clever’ (Daily Telegraph) production. Wed 18 & Sat 21 (7.15pm) Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail Sung in German with English supertitles The fiancé of a young Spanish noblewoman, in the clutches of a Turkish despot, sets out to rescue her. The opera’s East/West clash and its surprising resolution defies all stereotypes and strikes a startlingly contemporary chord. Fri 20 (7.15pm) Handel’s Saul Sung in English with English supertitles An evening of massive choruses as well as magnificent solo singing. Saul, the first King of Israel, crumbles before our eyes as he watches with increasing despair, the young hero David winning everyone’s heart – including that of his own son. Eves 7.15pm, Thur mat 2pm

a) £53

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c) £38.50

d) £29.50

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Pre-performance Talks: will take place in the Town Close Room at the theatre on Tues, Wed & Fri 6.15-6.45pm. Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office when booking. Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £15 Tues & Sat Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Thur 2pm Saver Scheme: Book a full price ticket for Saul (Bands A-C) and get £10 off the same price tickets for Don Pasquale OR Die Entführung Group Rates: Tues & Wed see page 55 for further information Supertitles: are not visible from Stalls seats in Rows Q-W

Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 November It’s Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards’ family home. Uncle Drosselmeyer’s curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most. Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, David Nixon’s The Nutcracker has everything you’d expect from this traditional favourite. A treasured classic reimagined. A timeless ballet for a modern audience. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £37.50

b) £31

c) £27

d) £23.50

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues to Thur eves and mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur eves and mats Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Thur mat only Group Rates: Tues - Thur eves and mats see page 55 for further information Family Ticket: 4 people (max 2 adults), Bands A & B £85, buy up to 3 additional child seats for £11 each, Tues to Fri eves only

DECEMBER 2015 Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur

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TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTOMIME

JANUARY 2016 Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

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Concessions apply to all highlighted performances Over 60s/Under 18s Special Price: Bands A-D £2 OFF Group Rates: All highlighted perfs see page 55 for further information Signed Performances: Sat 9 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm Audio Described: Mon 4 Jan 1pm Fri 8 Jan 7.30pm Sat 16 Jan 2.30pm

Captioned: Sun 10 Jan 1pm & 5pm Highlighted in Black

Relaxed performance: Fri 15 Jan 5.30pm Especially suited to those with autism. Further details on page 58 Book in person or by phone on 01603 630000

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b) £17.50

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d) £12

e) £7

Written & Directed by and starring

c) £16.50

d) £13.50

e) £7

Richard Gauntlett

All other performances

a) £21.50

b) £19.50

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Sunday 19 April, 2.30pm & 7pm Central School of Dancing and Performing Arts

HEART & SOUL The students will be expressing the heart and soul of performing and life in an original production by the Central School of Dancing and Performing Arts. Their original and exciting production of Heart and Soul will showcase 250 of their young talented performers from Norwich and Norfolk.

Tuesday 21 April, 7.30pm

STEWART FRANCIS Pun Gent

The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow and Live At The Apollo embarks on a brand new stand up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show!

“Perfectly crafted gags” Sunday Times a) £17.50 b) £17.50 c) £17.50 d) £17.50 e) £7

a) £17.50 b) £15.50 c) £13 d) £10.50 e) £7

Sunday 3 May 2.30pm & 7pm Heather Millan School of Dance & Performing Arts

TAP SHOES, TUTUS, ROCK CHICKS & COOL DUDES This unique storyline, based on the antics of the Bunheads and the Gornseys, is brought to life by the students of the HMSOD. This fast paced show is packed full of high energy choreography, poignant melodies and endearing characters! This production promises to have you smiling, cheering and weeping with joy. a) £17.50 b) £15.50 c) £13 d) £10.50 e) £7

16+

Open Monday – Saturday Menus created using the best of local and seasonal produce Up to date menus available at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, click on Your Visit, then on Food & Drink Restaurant booking: (01603) 598577 or restaurant@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk ADNAMS CIRCLE BAR HOT BUFFET Available before shows Monday – Saturday Lunchtime buffet, from 12.30pm before a 2.30pm show Evening buffet, from 5.45pm before a 7.30pm show No booking required

Sunday 10 May, 7.30pm

DYLAN MORAN Off the Hook

Dylan Moran, star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary, is back with his new stand up show.

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“Jokes as sharp as barbed wire and a comedy brain quicker than a steel trap… Rarely have the rafters of the Playhouse shook so dangerously to the sound of laughter.” The Scotsman a) £25 b) £25 c) £25 d) £25 e) £8 16+

TEA/COFFEE & CAKE A selection of coffees and loose-leaf teas available all day Tea/Coffee & cake £2.75

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Sunday 24 May, 11am & 2pm

Sunday 31 May, 7.30pm

CHRIS & PUI SHOW

RAT PACK LIVE

CBeebies' favourite double act presents their new stage show with all the toys and characters from their hit TV programme 'Show Me Show Me'. With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to a hundred and two.

The UK’s No1 Dean, Sammy and Frank combine for the first time ever in the all-new smash hit: Dean played Dino in the West End, Sammy starred at the New York’s Rainbow Rooms and Frank played Ol’ Blue Eyes at the Strand, Savoy and Adelphi.

Adults; a) £12 b) £12 c) £12 d) £12 e) £7

All the patter and razzamatazz of Rat Pack’s 50s and 60s Vegas spectaculars wrapped up in “swingsational” style.

Children: a) £10 b) £10 c) £10 d) £10 e) £7

FAMILY TICKET (4 people, incl at least 1 adult): Bands A – D £40 UNDER ONES FREE

a) £24 b) £24 c) £21.50 d) £21.50 e) £7

BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Tuesday 30 June, 7.30pm

CLASSIC ROCK

Top 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs Of All Time - LIVE! From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love, to Queen's powerhouse anthem We Will Rock You, via AC/DCs Back in Black and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core...Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this!

Thursday 2 July, 7.30pm

Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July, 8pm

NORWICH SCHOOL GALA NIGHT

MICHAEL MCINTYRE “The man is quite simply top-to-toe hilarious” Daily Telegraph

a) £15 b) £12 c) £9

Michael’s previous tour Showtime was the biggest selling comedy tour in the world in 2012, playing to over 640,000 people including a record-breaking ten-night residency at London’s O2 Arena matching the pop-superstar Rihanna’s 2011 record.

e) £7

Sunday 2 August, 11am, 3pm & 6.30pm

Centre Stage Performing Arts School An anniversary performance celebrating ten years of Centre Stage Performing Arts School. The performance will feature talented pupils from 3-19 years of age plus special guest performances from Centre Stage alumni. a) £15.50 b) £14 c) £12.50 d) £10 e) £7

Work in Progress

Welcome back to another fantastic evening from the best of the arts and artists at Norwich School. Join us for performances that include songs from the silver screen and blues, dance and original choreography from ballet to street, Shakespeare and so much more....

a) £22 b) £22 c) £18 d) £15.50 e) £7

Sunday 19 July, 6pm

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN Join in with a screening of the film with lyrics on screen and sing along with Elsa and Anna. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of a couple of special princesses. Age recommendation 5+ Adults:a) £16 b) £16 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7

Michael McIntrye returns to the road trying out brand new material prior to his 2015 arena tour Happy & Glorious.

Michael has released three best-selling DVDs: 2008’s Live and Laughing was the biggest selling UK debut stand-up DVD of its time, Hello Wembley, which in 2009 became the fastest-selling UK stand-up DVD of all time - a record it still holds, and 2012’s Showtime, which beat its competitors to the Christmas Number One spot. 15+ Please note: Michael may be performing from notes Support act: Paul Tonkinson a) £30 b) £30 c) £30 d) £30 e) £8 ON SALE TO Friends: 9.30am Thur 26 March Public: 9.30am Fri 27 March

BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00

Saturday 15 August

Sunday 27 September, 8pm

OPEN DAY

DARA O BRIAIN

10am – 4pm FREE

Crowd Tickler

Come along and have a look behind the scenes. See the dressing rooms where the stars prepare for their performances. Stand centre stage in the spotlight. Have a go at lighting, sound, ‘flying’ and stage management. Loads of activities, talks and demonstrations. Open to all and ideal for families.

Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, The Apprentice You’re Fired and Star Gazing Live. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today. 14+ “His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up” The Guardian

a) £23 b) £23 c) £23 d) £23 e) £7

Monday 28 Sept, 10.30am & 7pm

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE WARNING. WARNING. Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times – Ministry of Science Live is about to explode onto the Theatre Royal stage! This is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all it comes with a hovercraft built on stage…. oh, and a human cannon too...! Adults: a) £14.50 b) £14.50 c) £14.50 d) £14.50 e) £7 Under 18s: a) £12.50 b) £12.50 c) £12.50 d) £12.50 e) £7 Schools: Bands A-D £8, plus 1 free with every 10 bought

Sunday 13 September, 7.30pm

JIMMY CARR Funny Business

Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s ON SALE like being the Tallest Dwarf or the NOW Healthiest Glaswegian. Really not that big a deal. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new Sunday 20 September, 1pm & 3pm stand up show. Come for the witty TREE FU TOM and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags. Join CBeebies star, Tree Fu Tom, as he 16+ takes to the stage in his first nationwide ‘live’ tour! a) £25 b) £25 c) £25 d) £25 e) £8 Follow Tom, Twigs, Ariela and friends on an action packed adventure through the magical world of Treetopolis! Full of fun, music and laughter, Tom will need your help to do the Tree Fu moves that could help save the day. Be part of the magic! Suitable for under ones

Under 18s:a) £11 b) £11 c) £11 d) £11 e) £7

FAMILY TICKET: Bands A – D £48 (for 4), £36 (for 3)

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Adults: a) £14 b) £14 c) £14 d) £14 e) £7 Under 18s: a) £12 b) £12 c) £12 d) £12 e) £7 FAMILY TICKET: (4 people, incl at least 1 adult): Bands A-D £46 UNDER ONES FREE

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Sunday 4 October, 7.30pm

Sunday 8 November, 2.30pm

Michala Jane School of Dance

NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT

ALICE IN WONDERLAND As the nation celebrates the end of World War II, towns and villages across the land prepare to welcome home their returning heroes. But for some the fallen brave will not be returning. The news of Alice’s Dad is still fresh in her tears and she would do anything to escape to another place, a place where nothing is real, or so it seems… Join the cast and special guests as they retell the most magical fairytale all in aid of the Royal British Legion.

A performance by the children of three local schools of their own operas based on Donizetti’s Don Pasquale. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the Box Office. This performance will be Captioned

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Sunday 8 November, 7.30pm

STEWART LEE

A Room With a Stew Due to popular demand Stewart has added an extra date, so if you missed out last time grab your tickets now to see his brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for his next BBC2 series of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE. "More skilful and playful than ever" The Guardian ★★★★

SITUATED 14 CHAPELFIELD NORTH, NORWICH NR2 1NY

For Young People aged 7 - 15

JUNIOR ARTS COURSES Students can join at any age from 7-15, and can continue through the course, building acting skills through a structured syllabus. Classes are divided according to age, and are held on Saturdays. Termly fees range from £45 - £60.

a) £21 b) £21 c) £21 d) £21 e) £8 16+

a) £17.50 b) £15 c) £12.50 d) 10 e) £7

ADULT DRAMA WORKSHOP A ten-week term of two-hour sessions for beginners, covering improvisation and role-play. Ideal for developing communication skills and building confidence. Classes are held on Thursday evenings. The term fee is £70.

Sunday 15 November, 7.30pm

BRIT FLOYD Space & Time World Tour

Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm

ROBERT CRAY

Special guest: Shawn Jones Legendary guitar musician and singer-songwriter Robert Cray returns to Norwich following No 1 chart success with his 2014 studio release In My Soul. Previous accolades include 5 Grammy wins, 15 Grammy nominations, and multi-platinum selling albums.

Celebrating five decades of Pink Floyd, from their creation in 1965 right through to the release of their brand new album The Endless River, this amazing new show includes performances from all Pink Floyd’s biggest-selling albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and The Division Bell. Brit Floyd will take you on an incredible musical journey and combine the latest sound and lighting technology to create a performance that is as sonically perfect as it is visually awesome.

Over four decades Robert Cray has laid down track after track of good-time, uptown, low-down blues, and is known as one of the most popular artists in “The perfect rock show” LA Times blues and soul music. His soulful and creative guitar work has been a a) £32.50 b) £29.50 c) £29.50 dominant force in blues. Over the years d) £29.50 e) £8 Cray’s musical influence has been widely recognized and he is considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. a) £29.50 b) £29.50 c) £29.50 d) £29.50 e) £8

Sunday 6 December, 7.30pm

RAF IN CONCERT

75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 75 years on from the historic battle, the bands of the Royal Air Force present an evocative and rousing evening of musical entertainment that captures the essence of 1940’s Britain and tells the story of how the spirit and capability of those who took part endures in the professionalism of the people who make up today’s RAF.

THEATRE SKILLS COURSE Follows on from the Drama Workshop class, and covers a variety of acting and allied theatre skills and disciplines over two terms. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings, and the termly fee is £70.

a) £25 b) £22 c) £22 d) £19 e) £8

EXAMINATION CLASSES

Groups of 10+: Bands A-D 10% off

Tuition for exams in a variety of disciplines, including Acting, Speech, Improvisation and Speech, taken each term in Norwich. The exams are part of a new Syllabus created by the Theatre Arts Courses, and are accredited by Norwich City College. Students can rejoin each term, to progress through various grades and disciplines. Classes available for juniors aged 9 and up. Termly fee £60

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For further information or enrolment forms for all of the above courses, please contact: The Administrator TAC, Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL 51 or telephone (01603) 283380. 50

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For those of us who want the Theatre Royal to be an even stronger, more secure, more vibrant and more confident home for high quality touring productions, the immediate future looks as rosy as any time I can remember. Here’s why. The Theatre Royal has for many years been an active and leading member of the Touring Partnership. The TP is a loose consortium of independent theatres that share programming ambitions. It comprises the Theatres Royal in Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham and Plymouth, the Festival and Kings Theatres in Edinburgh, the Crucible and Lyceum Theatres in Sheffield, the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, the Lowry Theatre in Manchester, and more recently Curve in Leicester. Although musicals have for the last thirty or so years been the staple of all our programmes, woman and man cannot live by song and dance alone. We were formed to fill, by co-producing collaboratively, perceived gaps in the regional provision of large-scale classic drama and lyric productions. Over the years since our inception in 1993, the TP has materially supported the work of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and Edward Hall’s Propeller companies, and has encouraged best practice in every aspect of theatre management. It’s a proud record, and one that looks set to continue with increased vigour thanks to active encouragement from the new senior teams at the National and the RSC. Both Rufus Norris (NT) and Catherine Mallion (RSC) have been open to discussions as to how their productions can be brought to a wider audience than can travel to London or Stratford.

Then there’s the question of money. You may know that there have been a couple of excellent reports recently pointing out that the regions outside the M25 have been for many years getting less than their fair share of national arts funding. So Adrian Vinken, Chair of the TP, and I as vice-Chair, and our TP colleagues have written to our local prospective parliamentary candidates in the forthcoming General Election, asking them to support a Select Committee recommendation that significant funding should be diverted towards the regions. So far we’ve had assurances from Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem candidates that they’re willing to consider making a manifesto commitment to fairer distribution, especially of massive Lottery funds. This is what we want: more money for more high quality productions to come to Norwich. And it looks – fingers crossed – as though we may get it. As always, if you have any comments about the Theatre Royal, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Peter Wilson MBE DL Chief Executive

Theatre Information Photo: Garlinda Birkbeck

Welcome to the Theatre Royal

WELCOME

SPECIAL EFFECTS

We want your visit to the theatre to be as enjoyable and easy as possible. Please let us know in advance about any special requirements or needs you may have – just telephone the Front of House office on (01603) 598540, or email FOH@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

Some shows may contain strobe lighting or smoke effects. Please ask the Duty Manager in the foyer for more information.

GETTING HERE Norwich Bus station is a 10 minute walk from the theatre. Visit www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk to plan your route. Norwich Railway station is a 20 minute walk from the theatre. For more information on timetables call 0845 600 7245 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk Cycle racks are available outside and opposite the theatre. To plan your route visit www.norwich.cyclestreets.net Please allow plenty of time to park before a performance. The nearest indoor car parks include The Forum and Chapelfield shopping centre. There are also 3 pay & displays nearby: Chantry Road, Assembly House and Chapelfield East. All car parks operate an evening and weekend charge. Taxis are available from ABC Taxis on 01603 666333. Driving eco-friendly cars within their fleet. Blue Badge parking is available opposite the theatre in Theatre Street and a drop-off layby can be accessed to the right of the doors on Theatre Street. Coaches and Minibuses can park at Lower Clarence Road situated behind the Norwich railway station and Harford Park & Ride, situated on the A140 Ipswich Road and A47 junction. Minibuses can also park at surface car parks on Rouen Road and Chantry Road. For more information call the Box Office on 01603 630000.

LATECOMERS Latecomers will be seated at a suitable point in the performance which will be designated by the visiting production company. TV monitors will relay the show to areas of the foyers.

CHILDREN For certain shows, babies and children under 3 are welcome free of charge and may share a seat with you. For shows which do not display this advice, we regret children under 3 are not admitted to the auditorium. For Chris & Pui and Tree Fu Tom children under 1 are welcome free of charge and may share a seat with you. There are baby changing facilities available in toilets on all floors. A children’s menu and high-chairs are available in the restaurant.

GROUPS Ice creams and interval drinks may be ordered in advance if bringing a group. Order forms will be sent to you when your booking is confirmed.

THEATRE TOURS Theatre tours with backstage visits are available. These must be booked in advance with the Education Manager on (01603) 598523.

SAFETY AND SECURITY The Theatre Royal premises are monitored by CCTV. The Theatre Royal reserves the right to remove anyone creating a disturbance, whatever the cause.

GET TOGETHER GROUPS Come and meet like-minded people who share an interest in theatre. At selected performances, both matinees and evenings, (highlighted on the centre diary pages), someone will be on hand from an hour

before the performance to say hello and introduce you to others. Meet in either the Circle Lounge or the Targetfollow Room. For more information, call Melanie McGhee on (01603) 598556 or email m.mcghee@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

Box Office Details BOOK IN PERSON

RESERVATIONS

The Box Office is open from 9.30am-8.00pm Mon to Sat. On non-performance days the Box Office closes at 6.00pm.

Generally, we will reserve tickets without payment for five working days, or up to 40 minutes before curtain up, whichever is sooner. If uncollected they will be released for resale. Where few tickets remain available for a performance, full payment may be required sooner.

BOOK BY TELEPHONE Ring (01603) 630000 to reserve your tickets. Alternatively, pay instantly and confirm your booking by using a credit or debit card – we accept Mastercard, Visa, Maestro (Switch) and Delta, Visa Electron and Solo (please note we do not accept American Express cards).

BOOK ONLINE Book with a credit or debit card at our secure site www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

BOOK BY POST For your convenience, there is a special postal booking form in this brochure. Postal bookings will be accepted at any time, and will be dealt with on a first come first served basis once bookings open.

BOOK BY FAX Fax your booking form, with credit or debit card number, on (01603) 622777 and it will be dealt with as a postal booking.

POSTING TICKETS A fee of £1.20 will be charged for this service.

DATES FOR BOOKING

Box Office Details CONCESSIONS OVER 60S/UNDER 18S/SCHOOLS For selected performances generous concessions are available to customers in the above categories. For details, please look for the special information at the bottom of each show entry in this magazine, or enquire at the Box Office.

The diary pages in the centre of this brochure feature some shows highlighted in blue, with their booking dates. Postal, fax and email bookings for these shows are accepted as soon as the brochure is published. These will be held in order of receipt and processed from the dates given in the centre pages. Please refer to these dates when contacting the Box Office.

GROUP CONCESSIONS

EXCHANGING TICKETS

Only one concession applies per seat, and these are offered on the top four prices.

If you cannot use tickets already paid for, we can exchange them for another performance (7 days notice required). Alternatively tickets can be offered for resale to personal callers where similar tickets are otherwise unavailable. To exchange or resell tickets, the originals must be returned to the Box Office. Either service is subject to a handling charge of £2 per ticket.

at selected performances. Groups of 20 or more 10% off Groups of 40 or more 20% off Groups of 80 or more 25% off When booking for a group there is no need to send money immediately. Tickets can be held until an agreed date to allow ample time for payment to reach the Box Office.

GIFT TOKENS Theatre Royal Gift Tokens make an ideal gift. Buy them at the Box Office or over the telephone with a credit card on (01603) 630000

GO4LESS Cardholders have a day’s priority booking on all Band E seats in the new season on Wednesday 15 April 2015. Bookings must be made in person.

DATA PROTECTION Norwich Theatre Royal operate a box office service on behalf of theatres and festivals in Norfolk. We would like to add or retain your name and contact details on our marketing lists so that we can keep you informed about future events and other developments. This means that you will receive information from those theatres and festivals in Norfolk we provide this service to, and from companies visiting those theatres and festivals. You will not receive information from non-arts organisations. If you do not wish to receive this information, please tick the relevant box on the booking form, inform a Box Office Assistant if booking by phone or in person, or inform any member of Theatre Royal staff. If you have any queries please contact Mark Hazell in the Marketing Department on (01603) 598529. When you book we will ask you for YOUR NAME, YOUR ADDRESS, YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER In return we can give you duplicate tickets if your original tickets are mislaid / notice of any major changes to your performance / the details of future events to interest you.

Friends

Food & Drink

HUGE SAVINGS FOR FRIENDS Become a Friend of Norwich Theatre Royal for huge savings on your theatre tickets. Discounts, priority booking, special events, offers and regular mailings are all available to our Friends.

BENEFITS PRIORITY BOOKING Priority booking for each new season at the Theatre Royal, excluding cheapest rate. Booking for each new season opens to Friends of the Theatre one month earlier than to the public, which means that some of our more popular performances have almost sold out to our Friends alone.

DISCOUNTS Priority booking for special low price seats for the over 60s at selected matinees. Half price tickets for the first night of all drama productions. The half price discount makes it possible to cover the cost of your membership on a single performance. £2 off all other tickets at all performances (excluding cheapest rate and special prices). 10% discount on food and drink purchased from the bars or restaurant at the Theatre.

MAILINGS Advance mailings of the What’s On brochure, plus regular newsletters to keep you up to date with developments in our programme of events. EVENTS Special events arranged exclusively for the Friends give you the chance to see behind the scenes and meet the stars of some of our shows. SPECIAL OFFER Pay by Direct Debit to claim discount on membership subscriptions.

Whether you're visiting us to see a show, popping in to purchase tickets or shopping for the day, there's a great choice of food and drink opportunities at the theatre. Coffee and cakes throughout the day

Evening buffet service

Kemp’s Restaurant is open from 9.30am, Monday to Saturday, until the end of the last show's interval (6pm on no-show days). Throughout this time, we're open for hot and cold drinks and a selection of home-baked cakes and muffins.

If time is short, why not try our Buffet Service in the Adnams Circle Bar? This is available, Monday to Saturday, from 90 minutes before an evening show. Pay one price and choose from a selection of hot pasta and pizza dishes, accompanied by salad. No need to book!

Pre-show meals From 12 noon until 4pm, our lunch menu is served. Enjoy freshly-prepared sandwiches, ciabattas and wraps, home-made soup and hot meals, all at very reasonable prices. On show nights, Monday to Saturday, we also serve pre-theatre dinners from 5pm. Booking is advisable by telephoning 01603 598577 or e-mailing restaurant@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Parties and functions We can help make your visit extra special by organising a private party in one of our function rooms. Our chefs will create a menu especially for your occasion and prices are extremely competitive. With a room exclusively yours for the night and dedicated staff on hand throughout, you can celebrate in style!

Full details of benefits, fees and membership categories can be found on the Friends form within the centre pages. To obtain the many benefits of being a Friend, join now. Simply send in the membership form in the centre of this brochure, call (01603) 63 00 00 with your credit/debit card details or join online at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Contact details Restaurant: 01603 598577 Parties and functions: 01603 598571 E-mail: restaurant@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Access Information Brochure available on audio tape, in large print and in Braille. Access guide describing our facilities and services available as a booklet, in large print and to download from our website (visit the Access page). Access to the building Level access to the foyer. Ramped or stairs access to the Stalls (downstairs). Lift or stairs access to the Circle (upstairs). Certain seats inside the auditorium removed for patrons in wheelchairs. Six accessible toilets. If your choice of seat is restricted by access requirements, let Box Office know and they will offer you and one carer a discount. Registered assistance dogs welcome in all areas of the theatre. We can reserve a space next to you inside the auditorium. Or, we are happy to look after your dog for you. For patrons who are blind or partially-sighted: Audio description delivered live during a performance via headsets available from the Welcome Point – we recommend booking in the front Stalls. Touch tour available before most audio described performances. Audio introduction available before most audio described performances (on CD or to download from our website). Audio introductions available, on request, for shows which are not audio described (must be booked at least one week in advance & are available only from the third performance of a show). 58

For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing: Hearing enhancement Headsets amplifying the sound available from the Welcome Point (necklace hearing loops available if your hearing aid is loop-enabled). Induction loop Please ensure your hearing aid is loop-enabled or has a ‘T’ setting. BSL signed performances We recommend booking in the centre front Stalls. Captioned performances Caption units display spoken or sung words as they are delivered on stage - we recommend avoiding the front three rows when booking to view the captions comfortably. Relaxed performance: A supportive and relaxed environment especially suited to those with autism and a wide range of disabilities. Patrons free to move around and make noise during this full-length performance. Contact Box Office to book. Snow White (Fri 15 Jan 2016, 5.30pm. Signed by Jim Dunne; audio described by Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams) Discounted tickets: For Signed and Captioned performances, Band A seats are half price for deaf and hard of hearing people plus one companion. Band A seats at all performances are half price for those registered blind or partially sighted plus one companion. Wheelchair users plus one companion: Bands A-D half price at all performances.

Are both pleased to suport a signed performance for deaf and hard of hearing children

Assisted performances Audio described:

Top Hat Horrible Histories (Groovy Greeks) Peter Pan Goes Wrong Carousel Shrek Jersey Boys Annie The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Hetty Feather Jesus Christ Superstar Snow White Snow White Snow White BSL Signed: Top Hat Horrible Histories (Incredible Invaders) The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Peter Pan Goes Wrong Shrek Jersey Boys Annie The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Hetty Feather Snow White Snow White Captioned: Top Hat The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Carousel Shrek Jersey Boys The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Rebecca Rebecca Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Norfolk Schools Project Snow White Snow White Relaxed: Snow White

Sat 4 April 2.30pm Sun 26 April 3pm Wed 13 May 2.30pm Sat 30 May 2.30pm Sat 20 June 2.30pm Sat 18 July 2.30pm Sat 22 Aug 2.30pm

Minds Eye Caroline Williams Minds Eye Vocaleyes Minds Eye Irene Richards Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams

Sat 12 Sept 2.30pm Sat 3 Oct 10.30am Sat 24 Oct 2.30pm Mon 4 Jan 2016 1pm Fri 8 Jan 2016 7.30pm Sat 16 Jan 2016 2.30pm

Vocaleyes Caroline Williams Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams

Thur 9 April 7.30pm Sat 25 April 2.30pm Sat 9 May 2.30pm Sat 16 May 2.30pm Sat 20 June 2.30pm Sat 18 July 2.30pm Sat 22 Aug 2.30pm

Clare Edwards Jim Dunne Andy Higgins Jim Dunne Sarah Hides Donna Ruane - Theatresign Vicky Nunn - Theatresign

Fri 11 Sept 7.30pm Fri 2 Oct 7pm Sat 9 Jan 2016 2.30pm Sat 9 Jan 2016 7.30pm

Donna Ruane - Theatresign Theatresign Jim Dunne Jim Dunne

Thur 2 April 7.30pm Fri 8 May 7.30pm Fri 29 May 7.30pm Thur 25 June 7pm Fri 10 July 7.30pm

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Wed 9 Sept 7.30pm Wed 23 Sept 2.30pm Wed 23 Sept 7.30pm Thur 15 Oct 2.30pm Thur 15 Oct 7.30pm Wed 21 Oct 2.30pm Wed 21 Oct 7.30pm Sun 8 Nov 2pm Sun 10 Jan 2016 1pm Sun 10 Jan 2016 5pm

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Fri 15 Jan 2016 5.30pm

Access enquiries (01603) 598540 access@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Box Office (01603) 630000 Minicom – (01603) 598630

Education

Education “The education department provide a first class service with the staff, children and parents recognised and valued.” Teacher As a registered charity, Norwich Theatre Royal regards education as central to its function, as shown by our charitable objects: “To promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore.” These pages give an indication of the range and scale of that education work.

“This project has made a seemingly inaccessible art form a source of enjoyment and inspiration for the children. THANK YOU!” Teacher THE NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT Now in its 17th year this biannual project aims to break down the barriers associated with the arts and theatre in general and opera and dance in particular. Free music workshops are offered to both teachers with music skills and to non-music specialists. Linked specifically to music at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum in terms of Listening, Composing and Appraising, workshops are followed by a programme of activity involving residential work in schools with professional musicians which leads to a performance on stage at Theatre Royal.

THEATRE ACCESS PROJECT We’ve produced a film ‘How to behave at the theatre’ as part of the ongoing Theatre Access Project (T.A.P), a partnership between Norwich Theatre Royal and Norse Group. The project has been developed to encourage primary schools who do not normally visit the theatre to see a production and take advantage of the accompanying educational opportunities. The film acts as a guide for teachers to show schoolchildren what a trip to Norwich Theatre Royal will be like and how to behave whilst there. Please contact us if you would like to receive a copy of the DVD. Alternatively, you can view/download the 6 minute film, directly from our website.

“I found it inspiring and hope that you are involved in future school activities” Pupil BACKSTAGE TOURS Offered to schools and other community groups to explore the technical side of theatre and can be tailored to suit your needs. A tour can also be followed by a talk about other areas of the theatre’s operation, such as its history, marketing, customer care and careers.

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Norwich Theatre Royal’s Education programme is supported by The Chivers Trust, InTouch Systems, The John Jarrold Trust, Lambda Films, Julian Claxton Photography,

ADVICE AND SUPPORT

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Career talks and advice for individual students of Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, Education Studies, from GCSE to postgraduate level, who wish to complement their studies with professional support.

Organised activities in conjunction with visiting companies, such as Matthew Bourne, Northern Ballet, National Theatre, Globe Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Rambert and Richard Alston Dance Company. Resource packs for teachers, Page to Stage events, exhibitions, pre/post show discussions and company meet and greets are among the activities widely available to visiting groups and often open to individual patrons too.

WORK EXPERIENCE Week-long placements can be arranged for students with an active interest in theatre. We recommend that you allow a minimum of 8 weeks for your application, prior to your chosen date. Details of how to apply can be found on the education pages of the theatre website. To date, over 850 young people have participated in week long work experience placements at Norwich Theatre Royal, both in our Front of House and Backstage/Technical departments.

“Their obvious joy and deep involvement brought tears to our eyes” Retired teacher

WORKSHOPS and RESIDENCIES Offered to schools and other community groups to explore the practical side of theatre and can be tailored to suit your needs. A workshop can take place in-school, in a hired studio or sometimes on stage.

“It was an experience that will stay with them forever” Teacher For more information, please visit our website: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, see our Education Newsletter or sign up to our education mailing list by contacting Jason Raper, Education Manager, on (01603) 598523 or email j.raper@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

Margaret Guido’s Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, Foundation of Joanna Scott, Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, Educational Foundation of Alderman John Norman and Norse Group

Corporate Opportunities

Corporate Partners

Through our corporate membership scheme, sponsorships and partnerships, we work with a wide range of businesses, from global brands to small independent local companies.

We would like to thank all of the companies who support Norwich Theatre Royal through their partnerships, sponsorships and memberships.

We can work with you to increase your company profile, support your CSR remit or advertise your services to our annual audiences of over 400,000, including 12,500 loyal Friends. There are four main ways that Norwich Theatre

Royal could be working with your company: by partnering our education and community work; sponsoring a major event; Corporate Club membership for discounts and benefits for your staff and clients; and corporate hospitality. For further information please contact: Paula Sanchez, Development Director on 01603 598558 or p.sanchez@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk. Registered Charity no 262259

The theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly business networking lunch with guest speakers from our theatre programme.

Previous speakers have included Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti, Giles Watling and Kevin Kennedy.

For more information on joining our Corporate Club, Spotlight on Business or corporate hospitality please contact Nikki Rice, Marketing & Development Officer, n.rice@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or 01603 598525.

CURRENT CORPORATE CLUB MEMBERS Admin Re

Broadland Business Park

Grant Thornton

Larking Gowen

North Norfolk Theatres Goers

Savills (UK) Ltd

Adnams Southwold

Capita

Hansells Solicitors and Financial Advisers

Leathes Prior Solicitors

Norwich Area Civil Service Social Club

Signs Express

AECOM Professional Services LLP Alan Boswell Group

City College Norwich

Almary Green Investments Ltd

Computer Service Centre

Anglian Group PLC

Contract Personnel Ltd

Archant

Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd

Barclays

Dipple & Conway

BeWILDerwood

Eastern Voice and Data

Birketts LLP.

Chaplin Farrant

Elizabeths The Florist

Hatch Brenner LLP Howes Percival LLP InTouch Systems

Lovewell Blake M+A Partners Marsh

NPS Property Consultants Ltd Nuffield Health Oasis

intu Chapelfield

Mayday Integrated Office Systems

Jarrolds

Mills & Reeve

Price Bailey

Kettle Foods

Moughton Engineering Ltd

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Lambda Films

Norfolk Police Social Club

R G Carter Holdings Ltd

Norse Commercial Services

Rogers and Norton Solicitors

Special thanks and congratulations to Archant, Marsh, Jarrold, Mills & Reeve, Hansells Solicitors and Financial Advisers and Lovewell Blake, who have been Corporate Club members for over 20 years.

Persimmon Homes

Sinclair International Ltd Smith & Pinching Steeles Law Solicitors Limited The Forum Trust The RedCat Partneship Ltd Virgin Money Wayne Fleming Associates