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PRICE BAND GUIDE FOR ALL EVENTS

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What’s on December 2015 - September 2016 Box Office: (01603) 63 00 00 Restaurant Booking: (01603) 59 85 77 A B C D E

Prices for each event are inside the brochure

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Priority on these seats is given to wheelchair users and those transferring from a wheelchair

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Seat towards the ends of rows may have a restricted view.

This is reflected in the price of these seats.

Book Online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Booking Form Inside Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL Registered Charity No. 262259

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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 59 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

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Relaxed performance: Fri 15 Jan 5.30pm Especially suited to those with autism.

Further details on page 62 Book in person or by phone on 01603 630000

Highlighted in Black

a) £19.50

b) £17.50

c) £14.50

d) £12

e) £7

c) £16.50

d) £13.50

e) £7

All other performances

a) £21.50

b) £19.50

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Monday 25 - Saturday 30 January

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 January

Based on Billy Wilder’s Academy Award-winning 1950 film of the same title, Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition.

If the creation of the world was shaped by fire and ice, then so it will be with Cirque de Glace - an ice show beyond imagination.

Cirque de Glace brings to life the story of the creation of our planet, man’s evolution and a journey to the limits of technology as a stunning ice spectacular.

Combining dazzling ice dance from the internationally renowned Russian Ice Stars with the world of cirque, made famous by Cirque du Soleil. This promises a thrilling, breathtaking experience filled with music, colour, incredible costumes and jaw-dropping acrobatics to give you an evening of pure entertainment that's out of this world!

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm Tues - Thur: Fri & Sat:

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a) £28.50 b) £25 a) £32.50 b) £28

c) £22 c) £25

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d) £18.50 e) £8 d) £21.50 e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night

The plot revolves around Norma Desmond, a faded star of the silent screen era, living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street. When young screenwriter Joe Gillis accidentally crosses her path, she sees in him an opportunity to make her comeback to the big screen. “You used to be in pictures – you used to be big?” Joe Gillis asks, to which Norma responds, “I am big… it’s the pictures that got small!”. Their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A – C £8 OFF Thur mat

Winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this lush and sweeping tale of Hollywood’s darker side features one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best scores, including the hit songs With One Look, As If We Never Said Goodbye and the number one hit The Perfect Year.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A – D £15 all perfs

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm

Group Rates: Tues - Thur see page 59 for further info

ON SALE NOW

a) £21.50

b) £18

c) £14.50

d) £12.50

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e) £7

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A – D half price Sat mat Schools: Bands C & D £7 Wed mat

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Brisk Singing. Photo: Chris Nash

“The company has rarely looked on more optimistic form” Guardian

Thursday 4 - Friday 5 February Fresh from celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Richard Alston Dance Company leaps into its third decade with characteristic panache, and a programme of works bearing the Alston hallmarks of musicality and grace.

Associate Choreographer Martin Lawrance, creator of Theatre Royal favourites Madcap and Burning, brings his latest work Stronghold. Made to an intense score by Julia Wolfe, Stronghold sees all ten dancers light up the stage with gusto.

Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 February A DJ Dad, a wild child daughter, and a trip to the party island of Ibiza with hits from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s going to be Hofftastic!

Ross (David Hasselhoff) is Ibiza’s top 80s DJ, trying to keep up with the times and with his new younger girl-friend (Kim Tiddy, The Bill, Hollyoaks), but matters are complicated when his teenage daughter (Stephanie Webber, BBC TV’s The Voice) arrives to stay. Father and daughter haven’t seen each other for three years, since a messy divorce. No longer a demure school girl, but a wild child who quickly falls for the holiday rep (Shane Richie Jnr).

Hits include: Ride On Time, Saturday Night, The Only Way Is Up, Spice Up Your Life, Relight My Fire, Never Gonna Give You Up, Papa Don’t Preach, Can’t Touch This, S-Express and many more.

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Eves 7.30pm a) £35.50 b) £33.50 c) £29.50 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for booking dates

d) £25.50

e) £8

“a cracker… the energy is so high you barely draw breath until it’s over” The Guardian Alston’s newest work Mazur is danced to Chopin’s mazurkas, through which the composer expressed his longing for his lost homeland. The mazurkas will be played live onstage by pianist Jason Ridgway. On its premiere in June, Mazur received a 5 star review in the Financial Times.

“The evening was given wings by Mazur… a fascinating, echoing in the memory work” Financial Times

Under 25s Special Price: Bands A & B £7 all perfs

Brisk Singing celebrates the music of Jean Phillippe Rameau, genius of the French baroque. Alston has revived this uplifting dance for 8 dancers, carried along by the warmth and lightness of spirit in Rameau’s music.

“Alston’s response to the helium-buoyed rhythms of Rameau’s Les Boréades of 1764 is all joy.” Independent on Sunday Eves 7.30pm Signed Perf: Tue 2 Feb 7.30pm

a) £20.50

b) £19

c) £16.50

d) £13.50

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e) £7

Group Rates: All perfs see page 59 for further info PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK: will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre on Thursday 4 Feb at 6.30pm. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance from the Box Office.

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Age suitability 15+

Monday 8 - Saturday 13 February Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL returns to Norwich in 2016 due to overwhelming popular demand!

Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation PRISCILLA is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

Mon to Thur 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.15pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 5pm: a) £29.50 b) £23.50 Mon to Thur: a) £39.50 b) £32.50 Fri 8.15pm & Sat: a) £42.50 b) £34

c) £19.50 c) £24.50 c) £25

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d) £14 d) £17 d) £18

e) £8 e) £8 e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A-C £8 OFF first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Mon to Thur & Fri 5pm Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Mon to Thur & Fri 5pm Group Rates: Tues to Thur & Fri 5pm page 59 for further information Audio Described Performance: Fri 12 Feb 5pm Signed Performance: Sat 13 Feb 2.30pm

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THE SNOW MAIDEN

THE NUTCRACKER

The Nutcracker

GISELLE

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 February The acclaimed ballet company return to Norwich following their sell-out season earlier this year Giselle, Thursday 18 February at 7.30pm The most poignant of all classical ballets is filled with dramatic passion in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave. The moving story of delicate Giselle and her aristocratic but duplicitous lover Albrecht is set to a glorious score.

The Snow Maiden, Friday 19 February at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. Captivated by the colourful village and the people who live there, she ventures too far and is swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal.

When finally she surrenders herself completely and warms to love, her heart melts in a tragic embrace. This is a brand new production, seen in Norwich for the first time.

The Nutcracker, Saturday 20 February at 2.30pm & 7.30pm This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins...

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only Eves 7.30pm, Mats Fri & Sat 2.30pm Eves: a) £35 Mats: a) £29.50

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b) £32 b) £26.50

c) £28 c) £22.50

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d) £24 d) £19.50

e) £8 e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur eve and mats Group Rates: all perfs see page 59 for further info

Monday 22 - Wednesday 24 February The show is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and will take you on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest-selling groups of all time. From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, the vibrant production includes all The Four Seasons’ greatest hits, including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and many more.

Friends & Corporate The production features an award-winning cast of singers, dancers and Club: Bands A-C £5 OFF a rockin’ on-stage band. first night “Brilliant show, perfect harmonies…the crowd went wild” Liverpool Echo Over 60s Special Price: “A thrilling concert…a 5 star performance…a must-see!” WhatsonStage.com Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat Eves 7.30pm, Mat Wed 2.30pm Eves: Mat:

a) £27.50 a) £24.50

b) £24 b) £20

c) £20 c) £18.50

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d) £18.50 d) £17

e) £8 e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues Wed Group Rates: Tues – Wed

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Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 February Showcasing the finest in traditional circus craft and skill, Cirque Berserk! brings this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular – created especially for the theatre.

Blending contemporary cirque skills with thrilling stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, death-defying stunt men and of course the award-winning clown, Tweedy.

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first The show also features the world’s most dangerous circus act - the night legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’. Don’t miss it!

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Fri 2.30pm “Great for kids - and even better for adults!” The Sun Under 18s Special Price: “Adrenaline pumping entertainment!” Sunday Mirror Bands A – D £8 OFF Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun perfs “Leaves one breathless with excitement” Daily Telegraph Schools: Bands C & D Thur 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 2pm & 5pm £8.50 Fri 2.30pm a) £28.50 b) £25 c) £19.50 d) £18 e) £8 Group Rates: All perfs ON SALE NOW see page 59 for further info 13

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Monday 29 February - Saturday 5 March Another Sunday night shift. The smell of bread baking. The industrial thump, thump, thump of the machines that never stop. The ovens are cranked up to full blast, the factory is humming, and everyone wants to be somewhere else.

But this shift is going to be different. Because when a crisis hits the factory, the men have more to lose than just their wages...

From the writer of the international hit One Man, Two Guvnors, Richard Bean’s brilliantly observed drama stars the Olivier Award winning actor Matthew Kelly and Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge). Contains strong language - age suitability 14+.

“Matthew Kelly is mesmerising.” Daily Telegraph

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Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

This production was originally performed at Park Theatre, London.

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

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only

Evening Standard, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times

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

b) £22.50

c) £19.50

d) £17

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e) £8

Group Rates: Tues to Thur and mats see page 59 for further information

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Cast includes

Monday 14 - Saturday 19 March Following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre and a critically acclaimed West End run, Mike Bartlett’s award-winning new play comes to Norwich.

Robert Powell

Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 March

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Matthew Bourne’s dazzling production of Sleeping Beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across Over 60s Special Price: the UK and the USA since its premiere.

Band A £6 OFF Tues to Thur eves and Thur mat A gothic romance for all ages, Sleeping Beauty is now back by popular demand.

Under 18s: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur eves and Don’t miss this unique chance to experience a new classic in New Thur mat Adventures’ growing repertoire - it might just be another 100 years before she re-awakens...

Group Rates: Tues to Thur Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm eves and Thur mat see page 59 for further information a) £39 b) £33.50 c) £27.50 d) £23.50 e) £8 ON SALE NOW Audio Described: Sat 12 Mar 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

The Queen is dead. After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne with Camilla by his side. As William, Kate and Harry look on, Charles prepares for the future of power that lies before him…but how to rule?

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Directed by the Almeida Theatre’s artistic director Rupert Goold, this ‘bracingly provocative and outrageously entertaining new play’ (The Independent) explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous family.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur and mats

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £29

b) £24

c) £20

d) £18

ON SALE NOW

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e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only

Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Wed mat Group Rates: Tues to Thur and mats see page 59 for further information Captioned Perf: Wed 16 Mar 2.30pm

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Praise for English Touring Opera’s 2015 season

‘EXQUISITE’ ‘A DREAM... ETO IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS’ ‘ENTHRALLING’ Guardian

WhatsOnStage

Telegraph

Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 March Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Mon 21 & Tues 22) Sung in English Don Giovanni is one of the best-loved of all operas, with a dramatic story and ravishing music.

Part thriller, part comedy, it’s the exciting tale of a womaniser whose conquests come back to haunt him. From the first bars of the Friends & Corporate Club: magnificent score to the chilling supernatural conclusion, Don Giovanni is Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed eve a musical and dramatic whirlwind – dark, vivid and bursting with life.

Saver Scheme: Buy a full Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride (Wed 23) price ticket for Don Giovanni Sung in French with English surtitles visible from all seats (Bands A & B) and get £10 off Human sacrifice forms the bloodthirsty backdrop to this refined opera the same price ticket for based on a famous story from Greek myth. By a composer who Iphigénie influenced future generations from Mozart to Wagner, this account of the reunion of Iphigénie and her brother in the aftermath of the Trojan War is Group Rates: All perfs see an eloquent, heart-wrenching masterpiece. page 59 for further information Eves 7.30pm a) £36

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b) £28.50

c) £21

d) £17

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e) £8

Pre-Performance Talks: will take place in the Town Close Room at the theatre (6.30pm). Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office when booking.

Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 March A breathtaking show in the genre of STOMP, TAP DOGS and BLUE MAN GROUP. This tremendously visual, and highly exciting, show features the world’s best tap dancers and international musicians as they blend the art of dance, percussion, comedy, and cirque acrobatics.

This dynamic work was created by Vincent Pausanias and comes to the UK direct from sell out tours in Europe and South America. This amazing fully choreographed spectacular features mind blowing live percussion, and gorgeous male dancers and acrobats to set your pulses racing.

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night

With urban, tap dance, hip hop, comedy, and aerial acrobatics.

You will be amazed and thrilled by this high octane spectacular.

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

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm a) £23.50

b) £21.50

c) £19

d) £17

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Under 18s Special Price: e) £7 Bands A - C £8 OFF Fri eve Group Rates: All perfs see page 59 for further information

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‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM’ The Observer

Tuesday 29 March - Saturday 2nd April

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Norwich with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Starring Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane.

Don’t miss this all-star cast in an irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!

Tues - Thur & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 8pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Eves: a) £45 b) £41 c) £38 d) £32 e) £8 Mats: a) £40 b) £36 c) £29.50 d) £25 e) £8

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £7 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £7 OFF Tues – Thur Group Rates: Tues – Thur see page 59 for further information Audio Described: Wed 30 Mar, 2.30pm

Photo taken from the 2015 UK Tour company.

Illustration: Mark Ruffle

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Friday 8 - Saturday 9 April English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, an enchanting version of the fairy tale ballet created especially for children aged three upwards.

As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. Her godmother the Lilac Fairy alters the spell so Aurora will not die but will sleep for 100 years, only to be awoken by true love’s kiss.

From Aurora’s christening in the grand hall of the palace, to her jubilant wedding celebrations, the popular fairy tale comes alive on stage.

With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous music, this is the perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet, and a fantastic family day out.

This unique collaboration between English National Ballet and English National Ballet schools is created by English National Ballet’s Associate Artist George Williamson and performed by second year students from English National Ballet School.

Since its creation in 2012, 150,000 people have enjoyed our My First Ballet series.

HHHH “A pocket-sized delight” The Times [on My First Ballet: Swan Lake] Fri 1pm & 5pm, Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm a) £23

b) £21

c) £15

d) £11

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e) £7

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF all perfs

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PRIOR TO THE WEST END

Starring Martin Shaw

Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 April Directed by Jonathan Church

Henry Horatio Hobson is one of the greatest characters in English drama. Self-made man, shopkeeper, skinflint and boozer, he’s a tyrant to his daughters and a law unto himself.

When Maggie, his eldest daughter, defies Hobson’s wishes by marrying Will Mossop, his own boot-maker, a battle of wills begins in which he stands to lose his customers, his girls and his pride, but ultimately it is Hobson’s choice.

2016 will mark the one hundredth anniversary of the first UK production of Harold Brighouse’s classic comedy, which is rich with laughter, wit and warmth.

Martin Shaw is one of the UK’s favourite actors, well-known for starring in Inspector George Gently, Judge John Deed, and The Professionals on television. His stage roles include Saturday, Sunday, Monday opposite Laurence Olivier; he was Tony Award nominated for An Ideal Husband on Broadway and won a Drama Desk award.

Recent West End credits include A Man for All Seasons Friends & Corporate Club: and Twelve Angry Men. Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur mat only

“What a treat…fast-paced, prodigiously funny and blessed with tremendous heart” Daily Telegraph “Funny, superbly plotted and refreshingly punchy” The Times Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £28.50

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b) £24

c) £20.50

d) £18

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e) £8

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 April Adored by audiences for over a hundred years Swan Lake is the most famous ballet in the world.

Voted Best Company at the Taglioni European Ballet awards, Northern Ballet are ‘the best dance-actors in the world’ (Dance Europe).

Now, these remarkable dancers bring this legendary ballet to life for one unmissable week at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Performed to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful and moving score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

A treasured classic reimagined.

A timeless ballet for a modern audience.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £12 Wed to Thur eves and mats

“Outstanding” The Stage

Group Rates: Wed to Thur

a) £37.50

Captioned Perf: Thur 14 Apr, 2.30pm

c) £27

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur eves and mats Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Thur mat Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves and mats see page 59 for further information

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm b) £31

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues to Thur eves and mats

d) £23.50

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e) £8

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

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“Hot-blooded, a joy” The Independent

“Brilliantly sung by Vladimir Dragos” The Times Royal Albert Hall

Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 May Ellen Kent and Opera & Ballet International present these productions featuring international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra

Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 April On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the mischievous arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule.

Friends & Corporate Club: With a feuding Fairy King and Queen, Quince and his friends Half price first night presenting their play within a play, and chief mischief-maker Over 60s Special Price: Puck on hand, games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy.

Under 18s Special Price: This unique production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Bands A & B £12 OFF Wed to created by RSC professional actors and amateur theatre Thur eves and mats companies from all around the UK. In Norwich, Bottom and the Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Mechanicals will be played by members of The Common Lot. Thur mat A co-production between the Royal Shakespeare Company and Group Rates: Wed to Thur amateur companies across the UK. This is an arrangement eves and mats see page 59 for developed between the RSC and Equity. further information Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 1.30pm Captioned: a) £25

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b) £22.50

c) £19.50

d) £17

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e) £8

Thur 28 April 1.30pm Audio Described: Sat 30 April 1.30pm

Puccini’s Tosca (Mon 9) Sung in Italian with English surtitles This traditional production is a heady mix of true love, torture and treachery. A magnificent set with towering marble pillars, fabulous costumes, and a boys’ choir, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

Starring the international sopranos Maria Tonina and Alyona Kistenyova and the critically acclaimed baritone Vladimir Dragos *

Bizet’s Carmen

(Tues 10) Sung in French with English surtitles A dazzling production, with sets reflecting the stunning architecture of Seville, unforgettable arias, and the March of the Toreadors. Carmen is enveloped in a web of passion and sexual jealousy that leads to her death.

Starring the critically acclaimed Romanian mezzo Liza Kadelnik* *Cast may be subject to change

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF all perfs

Eves 7.30pm a) £36.50

b) £34.50

c) £28.50

d) £23

SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £6 OFF all perfs Group Rates: all perfs

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Chichester Festival Theatre Production. Photography by Johan Persson.

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Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 May Direct from the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End, this highly-acclaimed and ‘EXHILARATING’ (The Guardian) production hailed as ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ (The Times) heads to Norwich.

The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ (Daily Telegraph) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright (Singin’ In the Rain and Barnum), and direction from New York’s Gordon Greenberg, whose ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (The Times) Don’t leave it to lady luck!

Book now!

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm 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

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ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues – Thur Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues Thur Group Rates: Tues – Thur eves and Wed & Thur mats Audio Described Performance: Wed 4 May, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Thur 5 May, 7.30pm

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Presented in partnership with

Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 May When The James Plays premiered in Autumn 2014, the critical and public impact was extraordinary. Described by The Telegraph as ‘better than Shakespeare’ and ‘Rona Munro's thrilling trilogy could be the finest history plays ever penned’ The James Plays sold out their run at the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre in London. Now returning for a high-profile UK and international tour, these plays represent theatre-making at its very best. Please note the trilogy is only available to book as a complete whole.

By Rona Munro Directed by Laurie Sansom Exhilarating and vividly imagined, The James Plays bring to life three generations of Stewart kings who ruled Scotland from 1406 - 1488.

Photos: Manuel Harlan & Robert Day. Contain previous cast

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The Independent

“Furiously exciting”

THE JAMES PLAYS

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“The most elating things you’ll see all year.

Thrillingly authoritative.”

HHHHH Time Out

JAMES I: THE KEY WILL KEEP THE LOCK

JAMES II: THE DAY OF THE INNOCENTS

JAMES III: THE TRUE MIRROR

Prisoner of England for 18 years, James is delivered back to his homeland, with an English bride, to reign as James I of Scotland.

Returning to a troubled nation, he faces terrible choices if he is to save himself, his Queen and the crown.

Crowned King at aged six, James II is a puppet in a vicious game between Scotland’s most powerful families. As he approaches adulthood, James must fight for his crown whilst the nightmares of his childhood torment him.

Charismatic, cultured, and obsessed with grand gestures, James III is loved and loathed by his nation. Scotland’s future may lie with his resourceful and resilient wife, Margaret of Denmark. Can she rescue a struggling nation?

Onstage seating Why not place yourself at the heart of the action by booking an onstage seat? Built into the set in the style of choirstalls, there are just 40 of these unreserved seats available. Facing out to the auditorium, they form a people’s parliament overlooking the courts of James I, II and III and so, unusually, you will share the performer’s perspective. Only available to book by phone or in person. These seats are £24 per trilogy.

Please note these performances contain strong language, flashing and strobe lighting, violent scenes, nudity and are not suitable for children.

Recommended age 14+.

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A-D £10 OFF each trilogy Group Rates: Sat & Sun see page 59 for further information Lunch at 1.30pm: Mixed cold platter (vegetarian option), any drink & dessert £21.50 Dinner at 6pm: 2 courses (vegetarian options) & any drink £30

11am, 3pm, 7.30pm each day a) £85

b) £80

c) £68

d) £58

ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £24

Includes table seating, booking via Box Office essential (available online, by phone or in person)

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FRIDAY 13 – SUNDAY 29 MAY

Thursday 19 May, 8pm

MAX RICHTER ENSEMBLE

One of the UK’s biggest arts festivals, 2016 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

Hailed as the most influential composer of his generation, British electro-acoustic artist Max Richter is inspired equally by Bach, punk rock and ambient electronica. Richter’s sonic world blends a formal classical training with modern technology, with work including scores for the award-winning films Waltz with Bashir and Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island.

Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 May, Eves 7.30pm

Max Richter Richter and his ensemble will perform selections from SLEEP, his landmark work scored for piano, strings, electronics and voice, which was broadcast as part of BBC Radio 3’s Why Music?. Described by Richter as his ‘personal lullaby for a frenetic world,’ don’t miss an astounding night from this leading contemporary classical artist.

Aurélien Bory

SANS OBJET In the 1970s it made cars. Now transplanted from assembly line to stage, an industrial robot stars with acrobats Olivier Alenda and Olivier Boyer in a spectacular dance between man and machine.

By turns friendly and frightening, the robot is the unlikely hero of a remarkable futurist fantasy.

“Overwhelming emotional power”

“Once again Aurélien Bory comes up with magic, wit and a ton of ideas.

A contemporary take on Chaplin’s Modern Times”

Time Out

“Languorously transcendent”

Le Figaro, France

The Guardian

“Astonishing and harmonious meeting of technology and artistry” La Dépêche, France

a) £28 b) £24 c) £20 d) £15

e) £8

a) £22 b) £18 c) £15 d) £12 e) £7 Under 18s Special Price: Bands A - D £7.50

Saturday 21 May, 8pm

LISA FISCHER

Aurélien Bory SANS OBJET

30 30

Photo: Aglae Bory

The star of the Oscar-winning Twenty Feet From Stardom, Lisa Fischer is best-known as the woman who sings her heart out with the Rolling Stones – the YouTube of her Gimme Shelter duet with Mick Jagger has had millions of hits.

This is her first UK concert in her own right – as the Huffington Post said “she is deeply in love with the act of singing, utterly and blissfully present in the welling-up of each note, in the zone of the sublime”.

Lisa Fischer

a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £18 d) £15 e) £7

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

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STAGE

TWO “Taste o f Thailand”

Building Confidence and Creativity in our Community

COMING SOON

Traditional Thai cuisine served in a charming, authentic atmosphere Pre-theatre suppers from 5.00pm Post-theatre last orders 10.30pm • All dishes made to order and cooked to your taste • Thai set meal for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons available • 12% discount on takeaway orders 24 Bridewell Alley, Norwich NR1 1AQ Tel: 01603 625087 www.thailannanorwich.co.uk OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Stage Two is our new, purpose-built Learning & Skills Centre, due to open autumn 2016.

It will offer: More theatre skills training More education work with schools Professional development opportunities for teachers New, innovative business training Community learning programmes We’ve already raised over £2m, but need another £1m to complete Stage Two. To find out more and to make a donation, visit theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk/stagetwo, call (01603) 598558, or email: stagetwo@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

We are extremely grateful for gifts and pledges from the following funders, trusts and foundations.

Major Funders: Garfield Weston Foundation; Norwich Town Close Estate Charity; Monument Trust; Geoffrey Watling Charity; Paul Bassham Charitable Trust and The Foyle Foundation Other Trusts and Foundations including; Bruce Wake Charity; Charles Littlewood Hill Trust/Lady Hind Trust; Colman Charitable Trust; de Lazslo Foundation; Earle and Stuart Charitable Trust; 32 Educational Foundation of Alderman John Norman; Silk Purse Fund.

Registered charity number 262259

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

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Snow White Snow White Snow White

.....................................4.00.........7.30 2 10.30.............................................7.30 2 10.30.............................................7.30 2

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

....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................1.00 ........5.00......... ....................2.30..........................7.30 10.30..........2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.30..........................

MERRY CHRISTMAS Snow White ....................2.30..........................7.30 Snow White ....................1.00 ........5.00.........

Snow White ....................2.30..........................7.30 Snow White ....................2.30..........................7.30 Snow White ....................2.30..........................7.30 Snow White ....................1.00 ........5.00.........

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page Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon

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Paul Carrack

.......................................................7.30 50

Adam Hills Milkshake Live Siberian State Ballet Siberian State Ballet Siberian State Ballet

.......................................................8.00 ....................1.00 ........3.30.......... .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

50 50 10 10 10

New Jersey Nights New Jersey Nights New Jersey Nights Cirque Berserk Cirque Berserk Cirque Berserk Cirque Berserk Toast

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.00 .......5.00......... .......................................................7.30

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Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

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Hobson’s Choice Hobson’s Choice Hobson’s Choice Julian Clary

....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30

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Northern Ballet Swan Lake......................................................7.30 Northern Ballet Swan Lake......................................................7.30 Northern Ballet Swan Lake...................2.30..........................7.30 Tortoise & The Hare 12.00..........2.00 .........................

Northern Ballet Swan Lake......................................................7.30 Northern Ballet Swan Lake...................2.30..........................7.30

23 23 23

RSC A Midsummer Night’s Dream.........................................7.30 RSC A Midsummer Night’s Dream.........................................7.30 RSC A Midsummer Night’s Dream......1.30...........................7.30 RSC A Midsummer Night’s Dream.........................................7.30 RSC A Midsummer Night’s Dream......1.30...........................7.30

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MAY

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

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Snow White 10.30..........2.30..........................7.30 2 Snow White ....................1.00 ........5.00.........

2 Snow White ....................1.00 ........5.00.........

2 Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White Beyond The Barricade

.....................................4.00.........7.30 10.30........................... .........6.30 10.30.............................................7.30 10.30..........2.30..........................7.30 ....................1.00 ........5.00......... .......................................................7.30

2 2 2 2 2 50

Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White Snow White

.....................................4.00.........7.30 10.30.............................................6.30 10.30...........................5.30 ......... ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................1.00 ........5.00.........

2 2 2 2 2

Cirque De Glace Cirque De Glace Cirque De Glace Cirque De Glace Cirque De Glace

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

4 4 4 4 4

Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard Brendan Cole

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................3.00..........................7.30

5 5 5 5 5 5 50

Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Toast Toast Toast Toast Toast

.......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

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Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty......................................7.30 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty......................................7.30 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty...2.30..........................7.30 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty......................................7.30 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty...2.30..........................7.30 Schools Project ....................2.30..........................

Sean Lock .......................................................8.00 SOLD OUT King Charles III .......................................................7.30 King Charles III .......................................................7.30 King Charles III ....................2.30..........................7.30 King Charles III .......................................................7.30 King Charles III .......................................................7.30 King Charles III ....................2.30..........................7.30 Ken Dodd .......................................................7.00 English Touring Opera .......................................................7.30 English Touring Opera .......................................................7.30 English Touring Opera .......................................................7.30 Tap Factory .......................................................7.30 Tap Factory .......................................................7.30 Tap Factory ....................2.30..........................7.30 Ireland’s Call .......................................................7.30 Bear Behaving Badly ....................1.30...........................

Hairspray .......................................................7.30 Hairspray ....................2.30..........................7.30 Hairspray .......................................................7.30

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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues

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Yvonne School of Dance ....................2.30..........................7.00 52 Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls Buddy Holly Tribute Tosca Carmen Solid Silver 60’s

.......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30

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The James Plays The James Plays

11.00 ..........3.00..........................7.30 28 11.00 ..........3.00..........................7.30 28

Sans Objet Sans Objet Max Richter

.......................................................7.30 30 .......................................................7.30 30 .......................................................8.00 31

Lisa Fischer

.......................................................8.00 31

The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard

.......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

The Bodyguard The Bodyguard

.......................................................7.30 38 .......................................................7.30 38

The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard Charlie Landsborough

....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30

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JUNE FEBRUARY Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

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APRIL

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life................................................7.30 6 Last Night A DJ Saved My Life................................................7.30 6 Richard Alston Dance Company............................................7.30 7 Richard Alston Dance Company............................................7.30 7 Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac ..................................................7.30 50 Priscilla Queen of the Desert.................................................7.30 Priscilla Queen of the Desert.................................................7.30 Priscilla Queen of the Desert.................................................7.30 Priscilla Queen of the Desert.................................................7.30 Priscilla Queen of the Desert...............................5.00.........8.15 Priscilla Queen of the Desert ..............2.30..........................7.30

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Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed

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Hairspray Hairspray Russell Kane

.......................................................8.00 20 ....................2.30..........................7.30 20 .......................................................8.00 51

Ukulele Orchestra That’ll Be The Day

.......................................................7.30 51 .......................................................7.30 52

My First Ballet My First Ballet Russell Watson

....................1.00 ........5.00.........

21 11.00 ..........2.00 .......5.00.........

21 .......................................................7.30 52

Hobson’s Choice Hobson’s Choice

.......................................................7.30 22 .......................................................7.30 22

BOOKING DATES FOR HIGHLIGHTED SHOWS + PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE + JACK & THE BEANSTALK TUES 24 NOV WED 25 NOV MON 30 NOV TUES 8 DEC MON 14 DEC

Gold Friends and Corporate Club booking opens for all highlighted shows Friends postal, fax, and online (from 9.30am) booking opens for all highlighted shows Friends booking in person and by phone opens for all highlighted shows Public postal, fax, and online (from 9.30am) booking opens for all highlighted shows Public booking in person and by phone opens for all highlighted shows

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page Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur

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Britten Sinfonia Rhythm of the Dance Jamie Raven Bowie Experience

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30

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English Youth Ballet English Youth Ballet

.......................................................7.30 41 ....................2.30..........................7.30 41

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 42 .......................................................7.30 42

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 42 ....................2.30..........................7.30 42

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

42 42 42 42 42 42

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

42 42 42 42 42 42

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

42 42 42 42 42 42

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

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High School Prom Queen High School Prom Queen High School Prom Queen High School Prom Queen

.......................................................7.00 .......................................................7.00 .......................................................7.00 ....................2.00 .........................7.00

44 44 44 44

Sarah Millican Joe Ringer The Nimmo Twins The Nimmo Twins The Nimmo Twins The Nimmo Twins

.......................................................8.00 SOLD OUT .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30

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JULY Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

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AUGUST Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

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KEY TO ACCESS PERFORMANCES see pages 62 & 63 for details

SIGNED PERFORMANCE AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE RELAXED PERFORMANCE

GET TOGETHER GROUP see page 57 for details

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Tuesday 24 May - Saturday 4 June THE BODYGUARD, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal starring three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner, ALEXANDRA BURKE* as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is here for only two weeks!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of Whitney Houston's greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

THE BODYGUARD is ‘THE RUNAWAY GOLD-PLATED MUSICAL HIT’ (Daily Mail) *Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at midweek or Saturday matinees including any revised matinee performances. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays. Please check website for details.

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HHHHH ‘THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN’ Sunday Mirror Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed & Thur mats 1st week Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat 2nd week Group Rates: Mon to Thur see page 59 for further information

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed 25, Thur 26, Sat 28, Wed 1 & Sat 4 2.30pm

Audio Described: Thur 26 May 2.30pm

Mon - Thur: a) £43.50 Fri & Sat: a) £48.50

Captioned: Wed 1 June 2.30pm

b) £39.50 c) £32.50 b) £45 c) £39.50

ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

d) £27.50 d) £32.50

e) £8 e) £8

Signed Perf: Sat 4 June 2.30pm

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Sleeping Beauty

The

Friday 24 – Saturday 25 June A glittering new production of the famous ballet featuring over 100 young dancers A sumptuous and scintillating Sleeping Beauty that highlights the magic and splendour of the triumph of good over evil. As Aurora pricks her finger, the curse of the wicked Carabosse takes effect until the Prince awakens her with a kiss, the spell is broken, and Carabosse dies. International principals dance the leading roles.

English Youth Ballet’s policy is to perform full length productions of classical ballet outside London, and to give young dancers the chance to perform in a professional setting.

Auditions for The Sleeping Beauty will be held on Monday 7th March 2016 at Sprowston Community High School, Cannerby Lane, Norwich NR7 8NE.

Proud to be featured in 100 Beautiful Kitchens

Audition times: For those aged 8-11, 5pm-6.30pm; and for those aged 12-18, 7pm-8.30pm.

Please arrive at the start time as the audition will take the full time.

It is advisable to register prior to the audition, but you may also attend on the day.

For an audition pack and registration form, please contact: English Youth Ballet, misslewis@englishyouthballet.co.uk, 01689 856747.

Contact us to discuss how we can design your perfect kitchen.

01953 601567 enquiries@bryanturnerkitchens.com www.bryanturnerkitchens.com

Proud to support

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £1.50 OFF all perfs

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm a) £22

b) £21

c) £18

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £1.50 OFF all perfs

d) £16

SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £7

Group Rates: Fri eve see page 59 for further information

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands A&B £8 OFF Thur mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A&B £8 OFF Thur mats Group Rates: Bands A&B only Mon - Thur see page 59 for further information Captioned Performance: Wed 20 July 7.30pm

Wednesday 29 June – Saturday 30 July Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm (no mat Thur 30 June) Mon-Thur & mats: a) £55 b) £49.50 c) £45 d) £37.50 Fri & Sat eves: a) £57.50 b) £52 c) £48.50 d) £39.50 ON SALE NOW

Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £8 e) £8

Signed Performance: Wed 27 July 7.30pm Audio Described Performance: Wed 27 July 7.30pm

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THE NIMMO TWINS NORMAL FOR NORFOLK 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

THE COUNTRY MEMBERS

16+

Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 August

After 2014’s triumph at the Theatre Royal, The Nimmo Twins return with their 20th anniversary show.

Starting in 1996, Normal for Norfolk is now as much a feature of East Anglian life as fearing dual carriageways and waving at buses.

book, music and lyrics by DAVID LAMBERT

Join Owen Evans, Karl Minns and the lovely Nigel on lights and sound, for a brand new show of rural ribaldry and agricultural arseing about. Expect songs, monologues and sketches on NCFC, academies, Go Go Dragons and the difficulties of staging a bicycle race in Norfolk. All your favourite characters including The Council, She Go, Anne and Billy Boy will be present and correct for a sideways look at life in Nelson’s County.

Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 August Lily’s been Swallow Falls High School Prom Queen three years running (mainly by cheating!) and she’s determined this year will be no different. But it looks like there could be plenty to get in her way: a new pretty girl in school who’s sweeter than cotton-candy; an English exchange-student (who might be a lord); not to mention the feral Elementary kids next door who are on the warpath. And Principal Butters doesn’t even want a Prom! Lily’s going to have to try every trick in the book to get the crown this year.

A hilarious new musical comedy for all the family, from the writer of Sinbad and the Pirate Curse, Peter Pan – Return to Neverland and The Wind in the Willows.

Over 60s Special Price: Perfect entertainment for the start of the Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs summer holidays.

Sponsored by Shell U.K. Ltd Under 18s Special Price: Eves 7pm, Mat Sat 2pm Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs a) £12

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e) £7

Captioned Perf: Fri 5 Aug 7pm

Plus, The Twins will be performing some of their favourite sketches for the last 20 years! It’s going to be a gritold show! Hours. Some of you may not get out alive.

Dew yew dew as yew dew dew and dew yew get a ticket, hunt it.

“The Nimmos had the audience roaring with laughter till it hurt…clever, cutting and comedically brilliant” Eastern Daily Press “Those lucky few with a ticket are in for a treat” Norwich Evening News “I made them. And I can break them” Stewart White

“Genius. Now f**k off” Kevin Piper

Eves 7.30pm a) £19.50

b) £19.50

c) £19.50

d) £19.50

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RESIDENTIAL. COMMERCIAL. AGRICULTURAL. We act in all things property.

Wednesday 31 August – Thursday 1 September Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Norwich in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?

Enjoy fun, games and, of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show packed with new songs, Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

“A rollicking, all singing, dancing interactive adventure” Daily Telegraph

Brown & Co Norwich 01603 629871 norwich@brown-co.com brown-co.com

HHHHH “A treat for your little one’s eyes and ears” Daily Express Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thur 10am & 1pm Adults: a) £16 Children: a) £14

b) £16 b) £14

c) £16 c) £14

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Family Ticket: 4 people (incl at least 1 adult) Bands A-C £56 all perfs Groups 10+: Bands A-D 10% off

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Concessions apply to all highlighted performances Over 60s/Under 18s Special Price: Bands A-D ÂŁ2 OFF Group Rates: All highlighted perfs see page 59 for further information

JACK’S SPECIAL OFFER:

Signed Performances: Sat 7 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm Audio Described: Wed 4 Jan 1pm Sat 7 Jan 2.30pm Captioned Perfs:

Sun 8 Jan 1pm & 5pm Relaxed performance: Fri 13 Jan 5.30pm Especially suited to those with autism. Further details on page 62 Book in person or by phone on 01603 630000

Bands A-D ÂŁ3 OFF if paid for before the end of February 2016.

Applies to all perfs on top of published discounts

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00

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Monday 11 January, 7.30pm

Sunday 31 January, 3pm & 7.30pm

Saturday 6 February, 7.30pm

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

BRENDAN COLE

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables present the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert.

Featuring songs from Phantom, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables.

A Night to Remember Brendan, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host this show throughout, as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment. a) £36.50 b) £31 c) £27 d) £27 e) £8

a) £21 b) £19 c) £18 d) £17 e) £7

Recognised internationally as the world's leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, and with the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood, this stunning show takes you on an epic musical journey through changing eras and styles, from the exciting sound of the sixties London blues scene right through to the staggering commercial success of the seventies and eighties, and beyond.

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00

Sunday 13 March 2.30pm

NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT A performance by the children of Trowse Primary School, Poringland Primary School and Harford Manor School of their own operas based on Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty.

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the Box Office.

Sunday 20 March, 7pm

THE KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW Ken Dodd's incredible and hugely successful career as a professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years. So don't miss his Happiness Show for all the family, with a supporting company, non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in his uniquely versatile style: everything from ballads to grand opera!

Sunday 27 March, 7.30pm

IRELAND’S CALL

A new and exciting musical adaptation of the acclaimed show Essence of Ireland, following the journey of Sean Dempsey from his beloved Ireland to a new life in America. Featuring an exhilarating mix of original music and well-known songs including Galway Girl, I Loved Her First, Tell Me Ma and Irish Rover, along with a talented ensemble of dancers, this is a powerful blend of energy, emotion and music.

“Mesmerising” The Guardian

a) £23 b) £23 c) £19.50 d) £19.50 e) £7

“A stunning and incredibly accurate snapshot of the world’s first Super Group” SUNDAY TIMES

a) £23.50 b) £23.50 c) £20 d) £20 e) £7

a) £23.50 b) £23.50 c) £21 d) £21 e) £7

Tuesday 16 February, 8pm

ADAM HILLS Clown Heart

Sunday 14 February, 7.30pm

PAUL CARRACK Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road.

Recently dubbed by the BBC as 'The Man with the Golden Voice', Paul is undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history, an all-rounded musical talent. And as his devoted fans know all too well, a Paul Carrack show is always something very special. a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £26 d) £23 e) £8

Widely referred to as “the nicest man in comedy”, Adam has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK. His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has won him numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans. 14+ “Friendlier than a drunk Labrador” BBC R6 Music a) £21 b) £21 c) £21 d) £21 e) £7

Wednesday 17 February, 1pm & 3.30pm

MILKSHAKE! LIVE 2016 Milkshake! Live is back with a brand new stage show for 2016. Join the Milkshake presenters and loads more of your Milkshake friends for an all singing, all dancing journey through Milkshake's magical bookcase as they explore some of the world's favourite fairy tales.

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

Monday 28 March, 1.30pm

Sunday 3 April, 8pm

CBBC’S BEAR BEHAVING BADLY

Right Man, Wrong Age

The Jam Sandwiches & Ice Cream Tour Get ready for chaos and calamity as the hilarious CBBC show takes to the stage in its first ever live national tour.

Come and laugh along with Nev, boogie with Beatrice and sing along with Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood as they are joined by Crazy Keith, Aunt Barbara and Mr Prank in an adventure that’s full of mischief, laughter and mayhem!

Please note that Barney Harwood will feature in the show by pre-recorded video link, and will not appear in person.

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

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ON SALE NOW

RUSSELL KANE

In this brand new show, Russell unleashes another blisteringly funny performance about growing up, growing down, and why farts will always be funny.

“A seriously good comedian” ***** The Times Plus support. 15+ a) £17.50 b) £17.50 c) £17.50 d) £17.50 e) £7

Tuesday 5 April, 7.30pm

THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN The Gigasecond Tour

The world-renowned all-singing, all-plucking superstars return with their toe-tapping music, hilarious banter and sheer superlative entertainment. Last year they celebrated 30 plucking years; this year they will have been active for one billion seconds.

See and hear for yourself why they have sold out shows all over the world from the Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £24.50 d) £22.50 e) £8

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Wednesday 6 April , 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30th Anniversary Special

Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 30th Anniversary Special!

The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy.

Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!

Sunday 10 April, 7.30pm

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Sunday 17 April, 7.30pm

RUSSELL WATSON

JULIAN CLARY

Songs From The Heart

The Joy of Mincing

The UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to Norwich with a stunning collection of our best-loved songs. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his live performances.

“A national treasure” Ken Bruce, BBC Radio 2 a) £45 b) £37.50 c) £37.50 d) £32.50 e) £8

National trinket, author, TV and radio star – he’s coming up your way. A celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian: the ups and downs of his sordid love life, the true and heart-stopping account of how he saved Dame Joan Collins’s life, and don’t start him on the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit. Julian at his filthy best; a masterclass in camp comedy. 16+

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00

Sunday 5 June, 7.30pm

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH From beautiful ballads to folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems, this award-winning singer/songwriter shows a depth of compassion and understanding in his work which delights audiences everywhere. a) £19.50 b) £19.50 c) £18 d) £18 e) £7

Sunday 19 June, 7.30pm

Monday 20 June, 7.30pm

BRITTEN SINFONIA IAN BOSTRIDGE DIRECTS

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

Britten Sinfonia once again joins forces with acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge in a performance which includes one of Benjamin Britten’s seminal works, Serenade for tenor, horn and strings. a) £27 b) £24 c) £21 d) £14 e) £8

The Irish National Dance Company celebrate the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient sean-nós dance style. With world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors, this show delights audiences wherever it goes. a) £24.50 b) £22.50 c) £18 d) £16 e) £7

a) £23 b) £23 c) £20 d) £20 e)£7

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“This show just gets better and better” The Telegraph a) £26 b) £25 c) £24 d) £22 e) £8

ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW

Sunday 8 May, 7.30pm

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

24 Years of Rock ‘n’ Rolling The World!

Sunday 1st May, 2.30pm & 7pm

STEPPING INTO STARDOM Yvonne School of Dance A unique production featuring talented performers from this local dance school, combining stunning routines and a dazzling array of costumes. Come and join us in an unforgettable live experience, with great entertainment for all the family. a) £18 b) £15.50 c) £14 d) £11 e) £7

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This breathtaking show has rock ‘n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden.

Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK, whose combined credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock.

“Buddy brilliant” Graham Norton, BBC One a) £19.50 b) £19.50 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7

ON SALE NOW Wednesday 11 May, 7.30pm

SOLID SILVER 60S Over 30 years, the Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music.

2016 is no different with the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Dave Berry and very special guest from the USA, Brian Hyland, as well as Solid Silver 60s favourites New Amen Corner and special guests The Merseybeats.

Tuesday 21 June, 7.30pm

Wednesday 22 June, 7.30pm

Tuesday 9 August, 7.30pm

JAMIE RAVEN LIVE

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

THE JOE RINGER BAND

Jamie burst onto an unsuspecting world during the 2015 series of Britain’s Got Talent. His magic amazed audiences and made Simon Cowell exclaim, “I now finally believe in magic!” Jamie is currently headlining in West End show The Illusionists at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and his online videos have been watched over 100 million times, making him one of the most viewed magicians in the world.

A spectacular concert featuring all David Bowie’s hits – celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon.

An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through the golden years from Space Oddity to Let’s Dance.

This most authentic tribute to the thin white duke will amaze audiences with astounding attention to detail.

a) £18.50 b) £18.50 c) £16.50 d) £16.50 e) £7

a) £24 b) £24 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7 EARLY BIRD OFFER: Band A £5 OFF if paid for before 31 Jan 2016

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SWINGIN’ WITH BUBLÉ Popular vocalist Joe Ringer and his 28-piece orchestra swing onto the Theatre Royal stage to wow you with the crooning superstar’s most popular numbers. Be transported back to the glorious era of the big band whilst being treated to Bublé tracks including Cry Me a River, Haven’t Met You Yet, Home and Feeling Good, along with all-time greats from Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & Tony Bennett. a) £18 b) £15 c) £12 d) £9 e) £7

a) £27.50 b) £22 c) £19.50 d) £17.50 e) £8

ON SALE NOW

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Shows at SITUATED 14 CHAPELFIELD NORTH, NORWICH NR2 1NY

Wed 30 - Thur 31 December 2015 Wed 8pm, Thur 7.15pm & 10.15pm STUDIO THEATRE COMPANY

New Year MUSIC HALL Your own, your very own…. Traditional songs, sketches and sing-alongs from the wonderful world of the Victorian and Edwardian Music Hall. Music, mirth and mayhem, with a little bit of salacious sauce thrown in! With table seating, and the bar open throughout the performance, why not dress up in period costume and come and join the fun? The perfect way to greet the New Year with fun and frolics.

Tickets £9 (concessions £7.50)

Dennis Kelly has a rare skill and profound understanding of relationships and the pressures of the world we live in today. In our exciting season these dark but cleverly comic plays are linked by characters across generations, who are searching for more to life than the current world they find themselves in.

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.

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.

Thur 24 – Sat 26 March, 8 pm YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

LOVE AND MONEY

by Dennis Kelly Love and Money is a concoction of wit and tragedy, of debt and desire; and questions, in today's materialistic world, what exactly is happiness?

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.

Tickets £10 (concessions £8)

EXAMINATION CLASSES Thur 31 March – Sat 2 April, 8 pm YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

DNA

by Dennis Kelly A chilling drama about a group of teenagers brought together because of something that goes horribly wrong. However, when their web of deceit starts to unravel, their new found sense of solidarity begins to crack.

A black comedy about morality and the lengths we go to to stay in with the crowd.

Tickets £10 (concessions £8)

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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

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

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STAGE TWO, our new learning and participation centre, is due to open in June 2016. Over next summer we’ll settle into it with a mixture of existing activity and some new programmes, to make sure that it’s ready for the start of the autumn school term.

We aim to offer engagement with the performing arts to every school child in Norfolk as a natural part of their curriculum.

Next September will be the start of a thirty-year programme We’ve set ourselves that long horizon because we’re serious about doing our bit to help break the cycle of low ambition and achievement that has bedevilled Norfolk for too long.

Politicians rarely have the luxury of being able to plan so far ahead within the electoral cycle. The Theatre Royal’s underlying financially stability means that we can commit ourselves to a vision in which the young people that we engage with today become parents who will pass on to their children the wonder, the inspiration, the collaborative excitement and awakening, that arrive with the performing arts.

The Trustees of the Theatre Royal have committed a large proportion of our reserves to ensuring that STAGE TWO opens on time and in good order. And many national and local trusts, and some individuals, have already been incredibly generous. But we will need help to get over the finishing line, so in conjunction with the publication of this brochure we are launching a public appeal for assistance with funding - see page 32 for more information.

We’ll be making bucket collections, diverting part of our revenue and ticketing income, running events and fundraising activities, so we’re confident that within five years we will have covered the costs of building STAGE TWO. You can play a part.

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If you value the performing arts - if you want the children of Norfolk to experience the greatness of spirit that comes with them - if you’d like to be part of a generational project to transform the cultural landscape – than please help, on whatever level is good for you.

In the meantime, have a look at THE JAMES PLAYS next May. They were the hit of the 2014 Edinburgh Festival, co-produced by the National Theatre, the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Scotland. Bold, sweeping, epic and personal, they tell the story of a little-known segment of Scottish history. In partnership with the Norfolk & Norwich Festival, we’re proud to be associated with this extremely limited UK tour before they go off on a worldwide jaunt, never to return. That weekend in May promises rare excitement.

As ever, please let me know if there’s anything you’d like to praise or question about our policies or our actions. 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 Milkshake!

Live and Peppa Pig 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.

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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.

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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 Monday 7 December 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.

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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

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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).

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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 performances: 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 these full-length performances.

Contact Box Office to book.

Snow White (Fri 15 Jan 2016, 5.30pm.

Signed by Jim Dunne; audio described

by Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams) Jack & The Beanstalk (Fri 13 Jan 2017, 5.30pm.

Signed; 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: Snow White Snow White Snow White Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Hairspray RSC A Midsummer Night's Dream Guys & Dolls The Bodyguard Mary Poppins Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

Mon 4 Jan, 2016, 1pm Fri 8 Jan, 2016, 7.30pm Sat 16 Jan, 2016, 2.30pm Fri 12 Feb, 2016, 5pm Sat 12 Mar, 2016 2.30pm Wed 30 March, 2016, 2.30pm Sat 30 April, 2016, 1.30pm Wed 4 May, 2016, 2.30pm Thur 26 May, 2016, 2.30pm Wed 27 July, 7.30pm Wed 4 Jan, 2017, 1pm Sat 7 Jan, 2017, 2.30pm

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

BSL Signed: Snow White Snow White Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Bodyguard Mary Poppins Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

Sat 9 Jan, 2016, 2.30pm Sat 9 Jan, 2016, 7.30pm Tue 2 Feb, 2016, 7.30pm Sat 13 Feb, 2016, 2.30pm Sat 4 June, 2016, 2.30pm Wed 27 July, 2016, 7.30pm Sat 7 Jan, 2017, 2.30pm Sat 7 Jan, 2017, 7.30pm

Jim Dunne Jim Dunne Claire Edwards Karl Llorca - Theatresign Donna Ruane - Theatresign Andy Higgins Jim Dunne tbc Jim Dunne tbc

Captioned: Snow White Snow White King Charles III Hobson’s Choice RSC A Midsummer Night's Dream Guys & Dolls The Bodyguard Mary Poppins High School Prom Queen Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

Sun 10 Jan, 2016, 1pm Sun 10 Jan, 2016, 5pm Wed 16 Mar, 2.30pm Thur 14 Apr 2016, 2.30pm Thur 28 April, 2016, 1.30pm Thur 5 May, 2016 7.30pm Wed 1 June, 2016, 2.30pm Wed 20 July, 2016, 7.30pm Fri 5 Aug 2016, 7pm Sun 8 Jan, 2017, 1pm Sun 8 Jan, 2017, 5pm

Relaxed: Snow White Jack & the Beanstalk

Fri 15 Jan 2016 5.30pm Fri 13 Jan 2017, 5.30pm

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

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

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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.

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 950 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.

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ADVICE AND SUPPORT

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

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

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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 theatre’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

Leathes Prior Solicitors

North Norfolk Theatres Goers

R G Carter Holdings Ltd

Adnams Southwold

Capita

Hatch Brenner LLP

Lovewell Blake

Rogers and Norton Solicitors

AECOM Professional Services LLP

City College Norwich

Howes Percival LLP

M+A Partners

Norwich Area Civil Service SocialClub

Alan Boswell Group

Computer Service Centre

InTouch Systems

Marsh

Almary Green Investments Ltd

Contract Personnel Ltd

intu Chapelfield

Mayday Integrated Office Systems

Anglian Group PLC

Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd

Jarrolds

Archant

Dipple & Conway

Kettle Foods

Barclays

Eastern Voice and Data

Lambda Films

Birketts LLP.

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Elizabeths The Florist

Larking Gowen

Norwich Print Solutions NPS Property Consultants Ltd Nuffield Health

Mills & Reeve

Oasis

Moughton Engineering Ltd

Persimmon Homes

Norfolk Police Social Club

Price Bailey

Norse Commercial Services

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Savills (UK) Ltd Sinclair International Ltd Smith & Pinching Steeles Law Solicitors Limited The Forum Trust Virgin Money Wayne Fleming Associates

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