Norwich Theatre Royal April 16 - January 17 Brochure by Norwich Theatre

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AUDIO DESCRIBED: ................. RSC A Midsummer Night's Dream .... Sat 30 April, 2016, 1.30pm Guys & Dolls ...................................... Wed 4 May, 2016, 2.30pm The Bodyguard ................................... Thur 26 May, 2016, 2.30pm Mary Poppins ..................................... Wed 27 July, 2016, 7.30pm Pride & Prejudice ............................... Sat 1 Oct, 2016, 2.30pm The Sound of Music ........................... Sat 22 Oct, 2016, 2.30pm Chicago............................................... Sat 5 Nov, 2016, 2.30pm Breakfast at Tiffany's.......................... Sat 19 Nov, 2.30pm The Commitments.............................. Sat 3 Dec, 2.30pm Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Wed 4 Jan, 2017, 1pm Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Sat 7 Jan, 2017, 2.30pm

Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Mind’s Eye - Anne Hornsby Mind’s Eye - Caroline Williams Mind’s Eye - Anne Hornsby Caroline Williams Matthew Piper Caroline Williams Mind's Eye - Anne Hornsby Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams

BSL SIGNED: ............................ The Bodyguard ................................... Sat 4 June, 2016, 2.30pm Mary Poppins ..................................... Wed 27 July, 2016, 7.30pm The Sound of Music ........................... Sat 22 Oct, 2016, 2.30pm The Commitments.............................. Sat 3 Dec, 2016, 2.30pm Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Sat 7 Jan, 2017, 2.30pm Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Sat 7 Jan, 2017, 7.30pm

Theatresign - Donna Ruane Andy Higgins Theatresign - Vicky Pannell Theatresign - Vicky Pannell Theatresign - Paul Michaels Theatresign - Paul Michaels

CAPTIONED:............................. Hobson's Choice ................................ Thur 14 April, 2016, 2.30pm RSC A Midsummer Night's Dream .... Thur 28 April, 2016, 1.30pm Guys and Dolls ................................... Thur 5 May, 2016, 7.30pm The Bodyguard ................................... Wed 1 June, 2016, 2.30pm Mary Poppins ..................................... Wed 20 July, 2016, 7.30pm TAC High School Prom Queen ........... Fri 5 Aug, 2016, 7pm Pride & Prejudice ............................... Thurs 29 Sept, 2016, 2.30pm The Full Monty.................................... Wed 12 Oct, 2016, 2.30pm Norfolk Schools Project ..................... Sun 6 Nov, 2.30pm Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Sun 8 Jan, 2017, 1pm Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Sun 8 Jan, 2017, 5pm RELAXED:................................ Jack & the Beanstalk.......................... Fri 13 Jan, 2017, 5.30pm .............................................................

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

Illustration: Mark Ruffle

Assisted performances

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.

This performance will also be signed and audio described

Box Office (01603) 630000 Minicom (01603) 598630

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 and Christopher Timothy Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 April Directed by Jonathan Church Henry Horatio Hobson is one of the greatest comic 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 and Twelve Angry Men. Friends & Corporate Club: Christopher Timothy is best-known for his roles as James Herriot in Half price first night All Creatures Great and Small and Mac in the BBC series Doctors. Over 60s Special Price: “Martin Shaw is on superb form...a delightful production” Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur mat HHHH Daily Telegraph only

“Extremely well done, high production values, tip-top performances”

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Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £28.50

b) £24

c) £20.50

d) £18

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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

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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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. With a feuding Fairy King and Queen, Quince and his friends presenting their play within a play, and chief mischief-maker Puck on hand, games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy. This unique production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is created by RSC professional actors and amateur theatre companies from all around the UK. In Norwich, Bottom and the Mechanicals will be played by members of The Common Lot. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 1.30pm a) £25

b) £22.50

c) £19.50

d) £17

e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £12 OFF Wed to Thur eves and mats Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Thur mat Group Rates: Wed to Thur eves and mats see page 59 for further information Captioned: Thur 28 April 1.30pm

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Audio Described: Sat 30 April 1.30pm

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6 OLIVIER AWARD 2016 NOMINATIONS Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 May Direct from the West End, the sensational production of Guys and Dolls that continues to wow audiences at sell-out performances in London, is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal in May. West End and Broadway star Richard Fleeshman (Coronation Street; Ghost - The Musical) plays Sky Masterson with Hollywood’s Maxwell Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues – Caulfield (The Colbys, Grease 2; Chicago) as Nathan Detroit. Thur This sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ Daily Telegraph, with a glorious Under 18s Special Price: evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues Thur including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. Group Rates: Tues – Thur eves and Don’t leave it to lady luck! Book now for Guys and Dolls, Wed & Thur mats ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ The Times. 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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Audio Described Performance: Wed 4 May, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Thur 5 May, 7.30pm

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

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

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e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £6 OFF all perfs Group Rates: all perfs see page 59 for further information

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Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 May Described by The Telegraph as ‘better than Shakespeare’ The James Plays are a modern trilogy of history plays bringing to life three generations of Stewart kings who ruled Scotland from 1406 - 1488. Each play stands alone in its own right, but viewed together they form a very special, truly epic piece of theatre created by an ensemble of 20 actors including Blythe Duff (Taggart) and Steven Miller (Casualty). The language is contemporary, the action fast-moving and the narrative compelling and urgent. You can either book for the whole trilogy or for the individual plays. Monumental, rich and utterly riveting, this is historical drama for a contemporary audience. Gripping writing, royal power battles and a world-class cast and production make this event theatre as addictive as any box set.

THE JAMES PLAYS

Photos: David Eustace & Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

By Rona Munro Directed by Laurie Sansom

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?

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 trilogy

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

Group Rates: Sat & Sun see page 59 for further information

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Lunch at 1.30pm: Mixed cold platter (vegetarian option), any drink & dessert £21.50

The Independent

“Furiously exciting”

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Dinner at 6pm: 2 courses (vegetarian options) & any drink £30

11am, 3pm, 7.30pm each day Trilogy prices: a) £85 Individual prices: a) £30

b) £80 b) £27

c) £68 c) £23

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d) £58 d) £20

e) £24 e) £8

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

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Friday 13 – Sunday 29 May One of the UK’s biggest arts festivals brings 17 days of international theatre, art, music, literature and free outdoor performances to the county. We’re proud to host some extraordinary performances by artists from across the globe on the Theatre Royal stage. www.nnfestival.org.uk

Tues 17 – Wed 18 May, Eves 7.30pm

Thursday 19 May, 8pm

Aurélien Bory

MAX RICHTER ENSEMBLE

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.

“Once again Aurélien Bory comes up with magic, wit and a ton of ideas. A contemporary take on Chaplin’s Modern Times” Le Figaro, France “Astonishing and harmonious meeting of technology and artistry” La Dépêche, France a) £22 b) £18 c) £15 d) £12 e) £7 Under 18s Special Price: Bands A - D £7.50

Friday 20 May, 8pm

Saturday 21 May, 8pm

The Analogues

LISA FISCHER

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR By equal parts a musical showpiece and a creative sonic experiment, The Analogues take their name from their dedication to recreating the complex and layered sound of The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour, playing the same instruments that the Fab Four used to record the album at Abbey Road Studios. Sidestepping all digital effects, songs such as Strawberry Fields Forever, Across the Universe and All You Need is Love, as well as other gems from the band’s catalogue, are supported by beautiful vintage instruments and managed by as many technicians as musicians on stage recreating music which The Beatles themselves never performed live.

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.

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”.

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

a) £25 b) £22 c) £17 d) £12 e) £8 The Analogues

Lisa Fischer

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.

“Overwhelming emotional power” Time Out “Languorously transcendent” The Guardian a) £28 b) £24 c) £20 d) £15

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e) £8

The Tempest

Aurélien Bory SANS OBJET

Max Richter

Photo: Aglae Bory

Mon 9 – Sat 21 May Norfolk & Norwich Festival’s Artistic Director directs Shakespeare’s last play, The Tempest, at Great Yarmouth Hippodrome. Working with the country’s leading theatre-makers, William Galinsky creates a spectacular production inspired by the magic of this extraordinary Victorian circus building. Find out more at nnfestival.org.uk

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

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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.

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

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d) £27.50 d) £32.50

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Signed Perf: Sat 4 June 2.30pm

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ESCAPE TO SOUTHWOLD Relax and indulge at The Swan Hotel in Southwold. Dinner, bed and breakfast, for the special price of...

£199 per night Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 June Written by Carol Harrison A trans-generational musical experience celebrating the unique sound of the iconic Mod band, THE SMALL FACES. Including an arsenal of brilliant hits like Whatcha Gonna Do About It, All Or Nothing, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes The Nice and Itchycoo Park. In 1964, a new phenomenon exploded on to the dingy British streets. It was the essence of all that was cool. It was Mod. Mods stuck two fingers up at the class-ridden society and its dull redundant culture. They were working-class free spirits who rode sexy streamlined Italian Vespas or Lambrettas. THE SMALL FACES encapsulated all that is Mod, a unique blend of taste and testosterone, neat, clothes obsessed, and street-wise. But these cult sophisticates shared another passion: their dedication to Rhythm ‘n’ Blues.

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This exciting, poignant, and bittersweet tale is the stuff of Rock ‘n’ Roll legend. The story of four charismatic young kids whose humour, attitude, passion and, above all talent, rockets them into the big time; only to discover the path to fantastic success is heaving with exploitation, corruption, betrayal and ultimately tragedy. Their raw, soulful music inspired a whole new generation of stars including Paul Weller and The Jam, Oasis, Blur, The Verve, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Arctic Monkeys. Not to mention millions of fans. Suitable for ages 14+ Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm a) £25

b) £23

c) £19.50

d) 17.50

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Friday 24 – Saturday 25 June 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 Aunt Carabosse comes true until the Prince awakens her with a kiss, the spell is broken and Carabosse dies. International principal dancers, Amy Drew, Adele Robbins, Oliver Speers, Brenden Bratulic and Steven Wheeler dance the leading roles in a glittering and highly dramatic production of this most famous of all ballets, featuring an impressive cast of up to 100 young dancers. Now in its eighteenth year, English Youth Ballet has established a formidable reputation for classic and dramatic productions of the famous full length classical ballets. The policy of the English Youth Ballet is to perform full length ballet productions in the theatres outside London and to give young talented dancers an opportunity to perform within a professional setting.

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“English Youth Ballet is a triumph” Dance Expression Croydon Guardian

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

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm

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

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b) £21

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Wednesday 29 June – Saturday 30 July The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. The stage production of Mary Poppins is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film. It is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes. With a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the songs; Jolly Holiday, Step In Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed The Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

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 SALE NOW NOW ON

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands60s A&BSpecial £8 OFF Thur mats Over Price: Bands A&B £8 OFF Thur mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A&B OFF Thur mats Under 18s£8 Special Price: Bands A&B £8 OFF Thur mats Group Rates: Bands A&B only Mon - Thur see page for only Group Rates: Bands59A&B further information Mon - Thur see page 59 for further information Captioned Performance: Captioned Wed 20 July 7.30pm Performance: Wed 20 July 7.30pm Signed Performance: Wed 27 July 7.30pm Signed Performance: Wed 27 July 7.30pm Audio Described 23 Performance: Audio Described Wed 27 July 7.30pm Performance: Wed 27 July 7.30pm

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book, music and lyrics by DAVID LAMBERT Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 August

Wednesday 31 August – Thursday 1 September

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.

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Norwich in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

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

b) £12

c) £12

d) £12

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Captioned Perf: Fri 5 Aug 7pm

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

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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d) £14 d) £12

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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

Chichester Festival Theatre Production. Photography by Johan Persson.

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“Visually and Musically Exhilara ng!” “Sheer fun from start to ﬁnish” Daily Express Daily Mail

The Na onal

GILBERT & SULLIVAN Opera Company

Starring RICHARD

GAUNTLETT and the

Na onal Gilbert & Sullivan Orchestra

Friday 2 – Saturday 3 September The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company are the finest professional performers of G&S to be found anywhere in the world.

The Mikado (Fri at 7.30pm) Set in the fictitious Japanese town of Titipu, this hilarious story exudes big, colourful characters and well-known songs that you will be humming long after you have returned home. Come along and enjoy the wit and magic of Gilbert and Sullivan performed by some of the country’s leading exponents of the world-famous Savoy operas. Pirates of Penzance (Sat at 2.30pm & 7.30pm) This wonderful, jolly romp complete with a brave(ish!) band of swashbuckling of pirates, a completely dotty Major-General Stanley, his beautiful unwed daughters and a bumbling bunch of hopeless but hilarious British policeman, has all the elements Over 60s Special Price: for simply excellent entertainment. Bands A & B £6 OFF Sat mat Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm Group Rates: a) £35 b) £32.50 c) £27.50 d) £22.50 e) £8 All perfs see page 59 for 26 further information 26 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Monday 5 - Saturday 10 September From the producers of the sell-out smash hit Puttin’ On The Ritz comes a dazzling song and dance extravaganza bringing you a sparkling all singing, all dancing, feel-good show featuring the biggest hits of the 40s and 50s – live on stage. RUTHIE HENSHALL’S multi-award winning career has seen her star in the most popular West End musicals of the past thirty years including Cats, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Chicago. THE OVERTONES are Britain’s number 1 vocal harmony group who have just celebrated their 5th consecutive Top 10 UK album and selling over 1m albums. Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £6 OFF first night With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and an award-winning cast of singers and dancers, this spectacular show will have you Over 60s Special Price: tapping your feet, clapping your hands and singing along. Bands A & B £8 OFF mats only Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Mats: Eves:

a) £31 a) £33

b) £25.50 b) £27.50

c) £21.50 c) £23.50

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

d) £16.50 e) £8 d) £18.50 e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues to Thur Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves see page 59 for further information

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Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Monday 12 - Saturday 17 September

Tuesday 27 September – Saturday 1 October

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“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife”

Following the global cinema and TV release of the LIVE West End broadcast which hit No1 in the UK Box office charts, this new 2016 tour of Richard O’Brien’s classic continues to smash records in theatres across the country.

As the Bennet sisters haplessly search for love in Jane Austen’s ultimate romantic comedy, it is Mr Darcy who unwittingly finds his match. A sell-out during its original run at Regent’s Park Theatre, creators of the recent smash-hit To Kill a Mockingbird “it’s Austen…still dazzling after 200 years” (Observer).

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

“Jane Austen’s most beloved novel re-born” The Times

Mon-Thur 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 5.30pm and 8.30pm Fri at 5.30pm: a) £22.50 All other perfs: a) £37.50

b) £22.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 b) £33.50 c) £28.50 d) £22.50

SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE

Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £8 e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night Group Rates: Mon to Thur see page 59 for further information

“Deborah Bruce’s charming production blows fresh air into Austen’s wonderful comedy” Mail on Sunday

a) £27.50

b) £24

c) £21

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A&B £12 OFF Wed-Thur eves and Thur mat

Group Rates: Wed-Thur eves see page 59 for further information Captioned Perf: Thur 29 Sept, 2.30pm

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm

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

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

Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Thur mat

“A perfect Pride and Prejudice: skittish, comical, easy on the eye and moving” Daily Mail

Be warned, this show has rude parts! DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

d) £18

e) £8

Audio Desctibed Perf: Sat 1 Oct, 2.30pm

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“Brings the house down”

Photo: Hugo Glendinning

Independent on Sunday

Thursday 6 – Friday 7 October A Linha Curva plus other works Rambert brings the riotous, colourful, sexy A Linha Curva to Norwich Theatre Royal. This percussion-fuelled explosion of samba-flavoured dance helped the company win the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in Friends & Corporate Club: 2010. Bands A & B £7.50 OFF Thur eve

“Twenty-eight dancers pumping limbs like athletes, heavy-duty percussion exciting the blood, dramatic lighting effects and a whole lot of energy. Who can resist?” The Times

This triple bill from Britain’s national dance company also includes the mesmerising Transfigured Night. Created by two-time Olivier Award-winning choreographer Kim Brandstrup, it is a dramatic love story, with intimate duets and spectacular ensemble dancing amplifying the beauty and romance of its score. Completing the programme is Tomorrow, a journey into the dark and dangerous world of Macbeth. Friday’s matinee features an introduction by Mark Baldwin (Rambert’s Artistic Director) and performances of A Linha Curva and Transfigured Night. Eves 7.30pm, Mat Fri 1.30pm a) £24

26 30

b) £22

c) £20

SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE

Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

d) £17

e) £7

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £4 OFF Fri mat Under 25s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 Thur & Fri eves

The Full Monty Monday 10 - Saturday 15 October A British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm! Based on his smash-hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production starring GARY LUCY and a fantastic cast of fourteen has not only been getting standing ovations every night, but was also voted best touring production at the UK Theatre Awards. Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should...drop absolutely everything and book today! Over 60s Special Price: Bands A&B £5 OFF Wed mat

Schools: Bands B & C £7.50 Fri mat

“Chuffing brilliant”

Group Rates: all perfs see page 59 for further information

“Uproariously entertaining”

PRE-SHOW TALK: Thur 6 Oct at 6.30pm in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre. Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office.

Daily Mail

Daily Telegraph

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm

Mon-Thur eves & mats: a) £31.50 b) £27 c) £23.50 d) £19.50 e) £8 a) £32.50 b) £28 c) £24.50 d) £20.50 e) £8 Fri & Sat eves:

Under 18s Special Price: Bands C&D £5 OFF Tues to Thur eves Group Rates: (6+: 10% off, 10+: 15% off, 20+: 20% off): Tues to Thur eves Captioned Performance: 2.30pm on Wed 12th Oct

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page APRIL 2016 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

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

Ukulele Orchestra That’ll Be The Day

.......................................................7.30 49 .......................................................7.30 SOLD OUT

My First Ballet My First Ballet Russell Watson

....................1.00 ........5.00......... 3 11.00 ..........2.00 .......5.00......... 3 .......................................................7.30 SOLD OUT

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

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 SOLD OUT

4 4 4 4 4

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

5 5 5

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 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 49 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 SOLD OUT

8 8 8 8 8 49 11 11

The James Plays The James Plays

11.00 ..........3.00..........................7.30 12 11.00 ..........3.00..........................7.30 12

Sans Objet Sans Objet Max Richter The Analogues Lisa Fischer

.......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................8.00 .......................................................8.00 .......................................................8.00

14 14 14 15 15

The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard

16 16 16 16 16

The Bodyguard The Bodyguard

.......................................................7.30 16 .......................................................7.30 16

The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard The Bodyguard Charlie Landsborough

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

16 16 16 16 49

Dancing in the Streets .......................................................7.30 Samantha Barks .......................................................7.30 All Or Nothing .......................................................7.30 All Or Nothing .......................................................7.30 All Or Nothing ....................2.30..........................7.30 Some Guys Have All The Luck................................................7.30

49 49 19 19 19 50

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

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Britten Sinfonia Rhythm of the Dance Jamie Raven Bowie Experience

English Youth Ballet English Youth Ballet

.......................................................7.30 21 ....................2.30..........................7.30 21

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

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

50 50 50 50

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

.......................................................7.30 22 ....................2.30..........................7.30 22

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

22 22 22 22 22 22

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

22 22 22 22 22 22

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

22 22 22 22 22 22

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

22 22 22 22 22 22

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

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

AUGUST 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

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

High School Prom Queen High School Prom Queen High School Prom Queen High School Prom Queen Abba Mania Sarah Millican Joe Ringer The Nimmo Twins The Nimmo Twins The Nimmo Twins The Nimmo Twins

.......................................................7.00 .......................................................7.00 .......................................................7.00 ....................2.00 .........................7.00 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................8.00 SOLD OUT .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 T .......................................................7.30 D OU SOL .......................................................7.30

BOOKING DATES FOR HIGHLIGHTED SHOWS TUES 29 MAR THUR 31 MAR WED 6 APR WED 13 APR TUES 19 APR

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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

24 24 24 24 50 51

27 Open Day 28 Killer Queen 29 30 31 Peppa Pig

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Peppa Pig Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert & Sullivan Sue Perkins That’s Entertainment That’s Entertainment That’s Entertainment That’s Entertainment That’s Entertainment That’s Entertainment Chermond School The Rocky Horror Show The Rocky Horror Show The Rocky Horror Show The Rocky Horror Show The Rocky Horror Show The Rocky Horror Show Joan Collins Sally Morgan Blues Brothers Daniel O’Donnell Daniel O’Donnell

10.00 .........1.00 .......................... .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 ........................................................7.00 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .....................................5.30 .........8.30 .....................................5.30 .........8.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30

25 26 26 51 27 27 27 27 27 27 51 28 28 28 28 28 28 51 52 52 52 52

Dr Hook

.......................................................7.30 52

Pride & Prejudice Pride & Prejudice Pride & Prejudice Pride & Prejudice

SEPTEMBER 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 Wed Thur Fri

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OCTOBER 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 Mon

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Pride & Prejudice

....................2.30..........................7.30 29

Rambert Rambert The Hollies Ross Noble The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty May Contain Nuts

.......................................................7.30 ....................1.30...........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30 .......................................................7.30

30 30 52 53 31 31 31 31 31 31 53

The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music Al Murray

38 38 38 38 38 53

Northern Ballet Beauty & the Beast ......................................7.30 Northern Ballet Beauty & the Beast ...2.30..........................7.30 Northern Ballet Beauty & the Beast ......................................7.30 Northern Ballet Beauty & the Beast ...2.30..........................7.30

40 40 40 40

Chicago

.......................................................7.30 41

NOVEMBER Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago

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Schools Project

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s Pam Ayres

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

44 44 44 44 44 44 53

Glyndebourne on Tour Glyndebourne on Tour Glyndebourne on Tour Glyndebourne on Tour Glyndebourne on Tour

.......................................................7.15 .......................................................7.15 .......................................................7.15 .......................................................7.15 .......................................................7.15

45 45 45 45 45

The Commitments The Commitments The Commitments

.......................................................7.30 46 .......................................................7.30 46 ....................2.30..........................7.30 46

DECEMBER 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 Wed Thur Fri Sat

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The Commitments The Commitments The Commitments RAF in Concert

46 46 46 53

Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

.....................................4.00.........7.30 10.30.............................................7.30 10.30.............................................7.30 .......................................................7.30 ....................2.30..........................7.30

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Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk MERRY CHRISTMAS Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

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

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JANUARY 2017 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

....................2.30..........................7.30 47 ....................2.30..........................7.30 47 ....................1.00 ........5.00......... 47

Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

.....................................4.00.........7.30 47 ....................2.30..........................7.30 47 ....................1.00 ........5.00......... 47

Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk Jack & the Beanstalk

.....................................4.00.........7.30 10.30.............................................630 10.30.............................................6.30 10.30...........................5.30 ......... ....................2.30..........................7.30 ....................1.00 ........5.00.........

47 47 47 47 47 47

KEY TO ACCESS PERFORMANCES see pages 2 and 62 for details

SIGNED PERFORMANCE AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE RELAXED PERFORMANCE

GET TOGETHER GROUP see page 60 for details

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‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.

FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’

‘A REAL JOY’

‘HEAVENLY’

The Stage

Evening News

Daily Echo

‘BRILLIANT’ The Mail

Music by

Photos include previous cast

Bill Kenwright presents A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 October

Lyrics by

RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWII.

Book by

HOWARD and RUSSEL LINDSAY CROUSE Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp

LUCY O’BYRNE, fresh from her success on BBC One’s The Voice, plays the title role of Maria. She became the competition’s runner up last year, impressing the nation and chart topper will.i.am with her stunning vocal range.

Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com

‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’ The Scotsman

LUCY O’BYRNE Runner Up in last year’s THE VOICE as MARIA

The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell and, of course, The Sound of Music. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm

Mats: Eves:

a) £32.50 a) £37.50

b) £27.50 b) £32.50

c) £23 c) £27.50

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

d) £19.50 e) £8 d) £22.50 e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A&B £7 OFF mats only Under 18s Special Price: Bands A&B £10 OFF Mon to Thur eves Group Rates: Mon - Thur and mats see page 59 for further information Signed Performance: Sat 22 Oct 2.30pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 22 Oct 2.30pm

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Monday 31 October – Saturday 5 November “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”…so begins the international award winning musical, CHICAGO.

Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 October A handsome Prince is transformed into a Beast as punishment for his ugly arrogance. Only true love can break the spell – but who could love a monster like him? Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast brings one of the world’s most famous fairytales to life in a kaleidoscope of colour, set to an infectious score, including music by Saint-Säens, Bizet and Debussy, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. Book now to see this remarkable company bring a new magic to this enduring story

HHHH “A triumphant success” The Telegraph Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £37.50

b) £31

c) £27

d) £23.50

SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE

Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed to Thur eves and mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed to Thur eves and mats

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking Friends & Corporate lawyer, Billy Flynn. Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy Over 60s Special Price: score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, CHICAGO truly mat is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” The Times

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

A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A-D £10 OFF Mon-Tues eves

Family Ticket: 4 people (max 2 adults), Bands A & B £85, buy up to 3 additional child seats for £11 each, Wed to Fri eves only

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Mon to Thur: a) £37.50 Fri & Sat: a) £42.50

Group Rates: Mon – Thur see page 59 for further information

b) £34 b) £38

c) £28.50 c) £34

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STAGE

TWO

Building Confidence and Creativity in our Community

COMING SOON

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; 43 Educational Foundation of Alderman John Norman; Silk Purse Fund. Registered charity number 262259

Don Giovanni: Photo Bill Cooper

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Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 November With two of the world’s most beloved operas and an enlightening introduction to this unique art form, this is a season not to be missed. Tues 22 & Fri 25 (7.15pm)

Mozart’s Don Giovanni Sung in Italian with English supertitles Don Giovanni swings restlessly between comedy and tragedy to startling effect. Mozart’s irresistible music follows suit, its famous highlights ranging from Don Giovanni’s sparkling Champagne aria to the seductive duet ‘Là ci darem la mano’. Jonathan Kent’s sleek and suspenseful production, last seen here in 2010, captures this duality brilliantly. Wed 23 & Sat 26 (7.15pm) Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Derived from a true story of a Japanese geisha married and abandoned by an American sailor, Puccini’s popular masterwork unfolds as a disastrous clash of East and West. In Glyndebourne’s first-ever production of Madama Butterfly, director Annilese Miskimmon delves deep into the humanity of the ill-fated Cio-Cio San and the American naval officer who marries her. This is Italian opera at its melodious and moving best.

Monday 14 - Saturday 19 November Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring Georgia May Foote (Runner-up - Strictly Come Dancing, Coronation Street) as Holly. Friends & Corporate Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning Club: Half price first night playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in Over 60s Special Price: 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants mat to be, and every man wants to be with. Under 18s Special Price: With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to Bands A & B £8 OFF Sat mat capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany's window. Group Rates: Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Tues to Thur see page 59 for further information Mon-Thur: a) £29.50 b) £27.50 c) £24 d) £21.50 e) £8 Fri & Sat:

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Thur 24 (7.15pm)

Paul Rissman’s Don Giovanni: Behind the Curtain Whether you are completely new to opera, or simply curious to find out more, this is for you. This new event has been created to provide a behind-the-scenes exploration of what goes into putting an opera on stage, while at the same time demystifying opera itself with an inspirational look at Don Giovanni, culminating in an extended excerpt from Act II. Paul Rissmann is a passionate and unique music presenter who has hosted Classics Unwrapped for BBC Radio Scotland and a critically acclaimed series of music discovery concerts for adults called Naked Classics. Eves 7.15pm Thur 24: a) £20 All other perfs: a) £54

b) £15 b) £48

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Pre-Performance Talks: will take place in the Town Close Room at the theatre on Tues & Wed 6.15-6.45pm. Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office when booking. Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £15 Tues & Fri, Band A £15 Thur Saver Scheme: Buy a full price ticket for Behind The Curtain (Bands A-C) and get £10 off the same price ticket for Don Giovanni Group Rates: Tues, Thur & Fri see page 59 for further information

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+++++‘THE MUSICAL WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.

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

A SWEET-SOUL, SOLID-GOLD, FIVE-STAR-BLAST. SO GOOD I ALMOST WEPT’ RODDY DOYLLE’S

THE SUNDAY TIMESS

OV E R 2 0 SOUL E IV CLASSICS GLE! ON STA

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MUSTAANG SALLY RY A LITTLE TENDERNEES PA WAS A ROLLING STO OU KEEP ME HANGIN’ O D IT THROUGH THE GRRA IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUU UPTIGHT + REACH OUU IVER DEEPP,, MOUNTTAIN A HI H KNOCK ON WOOD photos of previous cast

The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking West End run, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic. The Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including: Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain Friends & Corporate High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between first night Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can't Turn You Loose and more! Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues – A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget. Thur eves The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by Group Rates: award-winning Jamie Lloyd. Tues to Thur eves see page 59 Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm for further information Wed mat: a) £35.50 Mon-Thur eves: a) £40.50 Fri & Sat: a) £44

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with Richard Gauntlett and Ben Langley

JANUARY 2017

AND MANY MORE!

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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 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

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00

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.

Sunday 1 May, 2.30pm & 7pm

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

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.

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.

a) £18 b) £15.50 c) £14 d) £11 e) £7

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

a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £24.50 d) £22.50 e) £8

RESIDENTIAL. COMMERCIAL. AGRICULTURAL.

Sunday 5 June, 7.30pm

Tuesday 7 June, 7.30pm

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

DANCING IN THE STREETS

SAMANTHA BARKS

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.

The original and best celebration of Motown’s greatest hits. Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and many more.

After rising to fame as a contestant on BBC talent show I’d Do Anything in 2008 Samantha Barks has wowed fans and critics alike with her stunning voice and captivating performances in film, theatre and television. She has since undertaken starring roles in the UK touring productions of Cabaret and Oliver! She comes to Norwich on her first solo tour to coincide with the highly anticipated release of her new album.

a) £19.50 b) £19.50 c) £18 d) £18 e) £7

a) £27.50 b) £25 c) £19.50 d) £17 e) £8

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Sunday 8 May, 7.30pm

STEPPING INTO STARDOM Yvonne School of Dance

Wednesday 8 June, 7.30pm

a) £25.50 b) £25.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £8

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Sunday 19 June, 7.30pm

Monday 20 June, 7.30pm

Tuesday 9 August, 7.30pm

Saturday 27 August

Sunday 28 August, 7.30pm

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

BRITTEN SINFONIA IAN BOSTRIDGE DIRECTS

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

THE JOE RINGER BAND

10am – 4pm FREE

KILLER QUEEN

Celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar. Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance. The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, You’re In My Heart, Tonight’s The Night and many more..

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.

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.

SWINGIN’ WITH BUBLÉ

Sunday 12 June, 7.30pm

a) £27 b) £24 c) £21 d) £14 e) £8

a) £24.50 b) £22.50 c) £18 d) £16 e) £7

a) £21.50 b) £21.50 c) £18 d) £18 e) £7

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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.

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

Tuesday 21 June, 7.30pm

JAMIE RAVEN LIVE 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 recently completed a record breaking run in West End hit The Illusionists, and his online videos have been watched over 100 million times, making him one of the most viewed magicians in the world. a) £18.50 b) £18.50 c) £16.50 d) £16.50 e) £7

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. Features songs including Space Oddity, Starman, Fashion, Life on Mars, China Girl, Rebel Rebel, Golden Years, Modern Life, All the Young Dudes, Let’s Dance, Heroes, Fame and Absolute Beginners. a) £24 b) £24 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7

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BOWIE EXPERIENCE

Sunday 4 September, 7.30pm Sunday 7 August, 7.30pm

ABBA MANIA Bringing ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then ABBA MANIA is for you! Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more. So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and thank ABBA for the music. a) £20.50 b) £19 c) £18 d) £16.50 e) £7

SUE PERKINS LIVE! in SPECTACLES

Packed full of sparkling wit, great stories, a user’s guide to Mary Berry and the very best bits from her hilarious best-selling memoir Spectacles. Sue is best known for being one quarter of double act Mel and Sue. On TV she won the BBC show Maestro, co-presented the Supersizers series, and is a regular contributor to Have I Got News For You, QI and The News Quiz. Oh, and apparently she does some cake show on BBC1. 14+ a) £24.50 b) £24.50 c) £24.50 d) £24.50 e) £7 Each ticket (Bands A-D) will include a copy of Sue’s new book Spectacles (RRP £7.99 ) to be collected on the night. Sue will be signing copies after the show.

Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. a) £23.50 b) £23.50 c) £19 d) £19 e) £7

a) £18 b) £15 c) £12 d) £9 e) £7

Wednesday 22 June, 7.30pm

Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty.

Sunday 11 September, 7pm

Sunday 18 September, 7.30pm

CHERMOND SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS

JOAN COLLINS UNSCRIPTED

ASPECTS OF ALICE

Actress, philanthropist and best-selling author, Dame Joan will share stories and secrets from her celebrated life and career as one of the world’s most glamorous and intriguing women.

A vibrant and energetic show based on the famous story of Alice in Wonderland expressed through high level circus skills and dance, performed by the talented young people from the Chermond School of Gymnastics. This year they are, once again, joined by the brilliant dancers from the Funky Feet dance school, with the flamboyant Queen of Hearts played by international drag queen Kenny Moore, for an outstanding themed show of circus acts. a) £17.50 b) £15 c) £12.50 d) £10 e) £7

Dame Joan has appeared in more than 118 feature films and TV shows, including creating the role of Alexis Carrington on Dynasty, one of the most highly rated television dramas of all time. Her novels and memoirs have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. The show will include a question and answer session. a) £35 b) £35 c) £29.50 d) £29.50 e) £8

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Monday 19 September, 7.30pm

PSYCHIC SALLY

Tuesday 20 September, 7.30pm

THE BLUES BROTHERS

The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan, is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 8th year on the road. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action!

Yes folks...They’re back and on a mission! Direct from a residency in Chicago and a national tour of the USA. With cast members from the many West End runs, this is the finest soul, blues and rhythm ‘n’ blues revue around. Including the songs Everybody, Gimme Some Lovin', Think, Shake a Tailfeather, Sweet Home Chicago, plus loads, loads more.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

a) £25 b) £25 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £8

a) £24.50 b) £24.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £7

Wed 21 & Thur 22 September, 7.30pm

DANIEL O’DONNELL This charming singing star returns to Norwich to delight generations of fans. He is the only artist in the world to have had at least one hit album every year since 1988, earning him a place in the Guinness World Records. He is the most successful easy-listening/country singer in the UK and Ireland and is officially one of the UK’s Top 60 Best Selling Album Artists of the 21st century. a) £42.50 b) £42.50 c) £42.50 d) £42.50 e) £8

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Sunday 9 October, 7.30pm

ROSS NOBLE Brain Dump

Everybody's favourite randomist is back. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it's time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event. Noble started in comedy 25 years ago, at the age of 15, and has established a loyal audience as one of the world’s best live stand-ups. 15+

Sunday 16 October, 7.30pm

MAY CONTAIN NUTS Join Peter Wilson and friends for an evening of laughter, music, raffles, auctions and joy. Cast will include the Nimmo Twins with specially written material, Kit Hesketh Harvey and James McConnell, Helen Atkinson Wood, Nichola McAuliffe and Dame Harriet Walter (subject to availability). All proceeds in aid of STAGE TWO, the Theatre Royal’s new education centre.

Sunday 23 October, 7.30pm

AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD

Let’s Go Backwards Together Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation’s critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart embarks on a common sense crusade to re-Great Britain in his brand new show. 16+ a) £27.50 b) £27.50 c) £27.50 d) £27.50 e) £8

a) £30 b) £30 c) £30 d) £30 e) £8

“Beautifully twisted thoughts” The Times a) £25 b) £25 c) £25 d) £25 e) £8

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Saturday 24 September, 7.30pm Handshake Ltd in association with PCML Ltd presents

DR HOOK

starring DENNIS LOCORRIERE Timeless World Tour

Saturday 8 October, 7.30pm

ON SALE NOW

THE HOLLIES No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their classic hits: The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Bus Stop, Just One Look, Stop Stop Stop, On a Carousel, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, and many more in a brilliant two-hour plus Hollies celebration.

From the very beginnings of Dr Hook to the height of their success, Dennis Locorriere was the unmistakable a) £29.50 b) £26 c) £24.50 d) £19 e) £8 voice of the band’s biggest hits and best loved songs. Receiving more than 70 Platinum and Gold Discs, DR HOOK have reached legendary status in many countries. Reviving special memories with classics such as Sylvia's Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More, When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman, and Sharing The Night Together, don’t miss the opportunity of seeing Dr Hook live!

Sunday 6 Novemberr,2.30pm

NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT A performance by the children of three local schools of their own operas based on Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the Box Office. This performance will be Captioned

Sunday 20 November, 5pm

Sunday 4 December, 7pm

PAM AYRES

THE RAF IN CONCERT

Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Her work is funny, and approachable. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art.

Enjoy an uplifting evening of musical entertainment performed by the Royal Air Force’s finest musicians. Featuring an inspirational mix of show tunes, classical pieces, legendary big band numbers and stirring military marches, the critically acclaimed RAF in Concert tour will be touching down at the Theatre Royal, for one night only.

Recent radio broadcasts include Just A Minute, Loose Ends, and five of her own series of Ayres On The Air for Radio 4, and on TV the Paul O’Grady and Alan Titchmarsh shows, The TV That Made Me, Countdown and The One Show.

a) £25 b) £22 c) £22 d) £19 e) £8 Groups 10+: Bands A-D 10% off

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

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This summer sees the opening of our new Learning and Skills Centre, Stage Two, next to the Theatre Royal. We’re offering an introductory range of courses for young people and adults, so come along and help us celebrate

THEATRE ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL

AUDITION TECHNIQUE

MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS

Come and join us for a fun packed week this summer. Drama games, role play, improvisation, script work, set and props building, technical skills and lots of fun will be had while you spend the week producing your very own showcase that will be performed on the Saturday morning.

Five workshops, run weekly, designed for anyone considering applying for drama school or university, or who want to improve their audition skills.

Six full days of intensive training, working with a professional director, musical director and choreographer on scenes and songs - culminating in a performance at Stage Two in front of an invited audience.

Whether you are new to theatre or have huge amount of experience, finish your summer with a bang! 8-18 year olds Mon 22 – Sat 27 Aug 2016 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm, Sat 10am - 1pm Cost: £140

Our professional team of tutors will guide you through the auditioning process making sure you feel confident and prepared for every round of your audition. These bespoke classes are structured so that students work both collectively and individually, receiving support and advice from both resident tutors and guests, but also from fellow peers.

Siblings 20% discount

Extra one to one sessions can be arranged (at an additional cost) as your audition date approaches.

Booking for both these courses essential, please telephone 01603 283380 or email r.lloyd@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

16 year olds and over Mondays 7pm – 9.30pm, 12 Sept - 10 Oct 2016 Cost: £85 Booking for both these courses essential, please telephone 01603 283380 or email r.lloyd@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

This is vocational training for people with some prior experience of musical theatre, which will enable them to learn at a faster pace. Concentrating on process and development, it will nurture your versatility as an actor and singer and prepare you to take your next steps towards more extensive professional training, hone your existing skills more finely, or simply give you a deeper understanding and increased enjoyment of musical theatre. Course Deviser: Tim Welton Tim studied Languages at Durham University before training at RADA. He subsequently acted for a number of years before concentrating on directing. He has been associate director on

the West End and touring productions of Sleeping Beauty (Barbican Theatre and New York), Tintin (Playhouse Theatre) as well as Cabaret with Will Young (Lyric Theatre, Savoy Theatre and National Tour) and the award-winning London Road (National Theatre). More recently he was resident director for Bill Kenwright Limited working on, amongst others, the West End and touring productions of Blood Brothers, Evita, Dreamboats and Petticoats and The Pitmen Painters. Sun 7 – Sat 13 Aug 2016 Course fee: £350 Accommodation and refreshments not included. Will include one or two evening sessions. Participants must be aged 17 or over. To book, call the Theatre Royal Box Office on (01603) 63 00 00, or visit theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk/stagetwo.

TECHNICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL All participants will receive an introduction to and orientation in the theatrical disciplines of lighting, sound and stage management over six days. Working alongside theatre professionals you will gain hands-on experience through exploring each area both practically and theoretically. You will then be able to put your skills into practice by choosing a specialism to work within on the Musical Theatre Masterclass performance. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to see how the dark side of theatre works, whether you want to polish your skills further or just gain an insight into technical theatre. The course aims to accommodate and tailor the content to suit your level of experience, knowledge and interest.

Current & recent credits include: SPILL 2012, Arts Admin: Pilot Festival, SPILL 2014, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Lakeside Theatre, Outdoors). Film: On Landguard Point (London 2012 Cultural Olympiad). Nikk is never happier than when she is introducing people to the amazing possibilities of what can be achieved technically on a stage. Sun 7 – Sat 13 Aug 2016 Course fee: £350 Accommodation and refreshments not included. May include one or two evening sessions. Participants must be aged 17 or over. To book, call the Theatre Royal Box Office on (01603) 63 00 00, or visit theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk/stagetwo.

Course Director: Nikk Turnham Nikk has been working in technical theatre for over 25 years. Formerly Technical Manager at the New Wolsey Theatre, she currently works in a freelance capacity as a Production Manager, Technical Theatre Consultant and teaches on two undergraduate university theatre courses.

STAGE

TWO

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. Places currently available for ages 12 - 15.

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.

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.

EXAMINATION CLASSES 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

Welcome to the Theatre Royal May 2016 brings to Norfolk a pair of special productions jointly sponsored and presented by ourselves and the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. I give them prominence because they lie outside both of our normal spheres of activity and so deserve special mention.

We know that Norfolk’s audiences are ambitious for the best.

Here at the Theatre Royal we will be presenting, over the weekend of May 14 and 15, two complete cycles of the mighty JAMES PLAYS. Co-produced by the National Theatre of Scotland, the English National Theatre and the Edinburgh International Festival, the JAMES trilogy is heading off for a year-long world tour after playing a small handful of UK dates.

Early reports from their opening in Edinburgh in February suggest that everyone who books for THE JAMES PLAYS is in for a theatrical treat that will test and reward in equal measure.

We are privileged to be one of them. Together with our colleagues in the Touring Partnership we decided that this spectacularly original and ambitious production was a theatrical event that would resound for many years, and we would be craven to pass it up. Personally I’m proud that we have taken the risk, as it is always tempting to depend on the kinds of production that we know will sell tickets more easily. William Galinsky, the indefatigable Director of the NNF, will be directing THE TEMPEST, Shakespeare’s great romance about rage, revenge, self-discovery and peace. He’s persuaded Tony Guilfoyle, one of Robert le Page’s regular actors, to play Prospero, and has engaged the designer of the National Theatre of Scotland’s ‘Black Watch’ as his creative collaborator. The venue for William’s production is Peter Jay’s magnificent Hippodrome Circus in Yarmouth, not only an atmospheric marvel but also the only surviving total circus auditorium in the world, with its remarkable and unique water tanks into which the stage can – and will, I’m sure – sink.

Photo: Garlinda Birkbeck

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So I hope that you will consider these two productions with care.

And though William’s TEMPEST is still in the planning stage, those of us who have watched the Festival’s growing engagement with the unusual and the quirky – especially in unusual venues - are sure that it will be a special evening. On another front STAGE TWO, our new learning and participation centre, is taking its considerable shape behind the Theatre Royal and will be handed over to us by Carters in June, ready to be fitted out and open properly in time for the academic year. You can find out more details about what we hope to achieve on our website. This is a good opportunity for me to thank all those who have contributed to STAGE TWO, on whatever level, and to encourage those who may have delayed their contributions to help us to bridge the financial gap that we have promised to cover within five years. Please help if you can. As always, if you have any observations, comments, criticism or praise for anything at the Theatre Royal, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Peter Wilson MBE DL Chief Executive

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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Box Office Details BOOK IN PERSON

RESERVATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DATES FOR BOOKING

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

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

GROUP CONCESSIONS

EXCHANGING TICKETS

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

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

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

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

GO4LESS Cardholders have a day’s priority booking on all Band E seats in the new season on Tuesday 12 April 2016. 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 AND EMAIL, 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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Theatre Information

Friends

WELCOME

SPECIAL EFFECTS

HUGE SAVINGS FOR FRIENDS

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

GET TOGETHER GROUPS

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.

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.

BENEFITS PRIORITY BOOKING Priority booking for each new season at the Theatre Royal, excluding cheapest rate.

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.

Booking for each new season opens to Friends of the Theatre earlier than to the public, which means that some of our more popular performances have almost sold out to our Friends alone.

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.

DISCOUNTS Priority booking for special low price seats for the over 60s at selected matinees.

SPECIAL OFFER Pay by Direct Debit to claim discount on membership subscriptions.

Half price tickets for the first night of 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.

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

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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).

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. 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.

Adnams Circle Bar

Enjoy a drink before and after the show Great choice of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks

Why not order your drinks for the interval in advance? Hot buffet available pre-show, Monday - Saturday, 2 hours before 2.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.00pm performances A choice of light snacks also available

Kemp’s Restaurant Pre-show meals

Parties and functions

From 12 noon until 2.30pm, our lunch menu is served. Enjoy freshly-prepared sandwiches, ciabattas and wraps, home-made soup and hot meals, all with locally sourced ingredients where possible

We can help make your visit extra special by organising a private party in one of our function rooms or in Kemp’s Restaurant. We also cater for coach parties booked in advance

On show nights, Monday to Saturday, we also serve pre-theatre dinners from 5pm.

For all enquiries telephone 01603 598577 or email restaurant@theatreroyal.co.uk

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

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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.

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

ADVICE AND SUPPORT

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

WORK EXPERIENCE Week-long placements can be arranged for students with an active interest in theatre. We recommend that you allow a minimum of 8 weeks for your application, prior to your chosen date. Details of how to apply can be found on the education pages of the theatre website. To date, over 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.

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

Previous speakers have included Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti, Giles Watling and Matthew Kelly.

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

Hatch Brenner LLP

M+A Partners

Norwich Print Solutions

Savills (UK) Ltd

Adnams Southwold

Capita

Howes Percival LLP

Marsh

Norfolk Country Cottages

Sinclair International Ltd

Mayday Integrated Office Systems

NPS Property Consultants Ltd

Smith & Pinching

Nuffield Health

Steeles Law Solicitors Limited

Oasis

The Forum Trust

Persimmon Homes

Virgin Money

Price Bailey

Wayne Fleming Associates

AECOM Professional Services LLP

City College Norwich

InTouch Systems

Alan Boswell Group

Computer Service Centre

intu Chapelfield

Almary Green Investments Ltd

Contract Personnel Ltd

Jarrolds

Anglian Group PLC

Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd

Kettle Foods

Archant

Dipple & Conway

Lambda Films

Arnolds Keys

Eastern Voice and Data

Larking Gowen

Barclays

Elizabeths The Florist

Leathes Prior Solicitors

Birketts LLP.

Grant Thornton

Lovewell Blake

Mills & Reeve Moughton Engineering Ltd Norfolk Police Social Club Norse Commercial Services North Norfolk Theatres Goers Norwich Area Civil Service SocialClub

PricewaterhouseCoopers R G Carter Holdings Ltd Rogers and Norton Solicitor