What's On April 2017 - January 2018

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What’s on April 2017 - January 2018 Box Office: (01603) 63 00 00 Restaurant Booking: (01603) 59 85 77 A B C D E

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Assisted performances AUDIO DESCRIBED Sunny Afternoon...................................................... Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Running Wild........................................................... Sat 29 April, 2.30pm Sister Act ................................................................ Sat 6 May, 2.30pm Fantastic Mr Fox ..................................................... Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Funny Girl ............................................................... Sat 1 July, 2.30pm The Railway Children............................................... Sat 5 August, 2.30pm Jane Eyre................................................................ Wed 19 July, 2.30pm The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time... Sat 2 Sept, 2.30pm Shirley Valentine...................................................... Sat 9 Sept, 2.30pm Beautiful ................................................................. Sat 7 Oct, 2.30pm Crazy for You........................................................... Sat 4 Nov, 2.30pm How the Other Half Loves........................................ Sat 2 Dec, 2.30pm Sleeping Beauty ......................................................Wed 3 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm & ...............................................................................Sat 6 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm

Caroline Williams Caroline Williams Minds Eye - Matthew Piper Caroline Williams Minds Eye - Anne Hornsby Matthew Piper Vocaleyes Vocaleyes Matthew Piper Caroline Williams Minds Eye - Anne Hornsby Matthew Piper Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams

BSL SIGNED Sunny Afternoon...................................................... Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Running Wild........................................................... Sat 29 April, 2.30pm Sister Act ................................................................ Fri 5 May, 7.30pm Fantastic Mr Fox ..................................................... Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Gangsta Granny ...................................................... Sat 15 July, 2.30pm The Railway Children............................................... Sat 5 Aug, 2.30pm Crazy for You........................................................... Sat 4 Nov, 2.30pm Sleeping Beauty ...................................................... Sat 13 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm

Theatresign - Stacey Green Theatresign - Donna Ruane Theatresign - Clare Edwards Theatresign - Laura Miller Theatresign - Clare Edwards Theatresign - Stacey Green Theatresign - Laura Miller Theatresign - Stacey Green

CAPTIONED The Woman in Black ............................................... Fri 21 April, 7.30pm Sister Act ................................................................ Wed 3 May, 2.30pm Romeo and Juliet .................................................... Thur 8 June, 2.30pm The Play That Goes Wrong....................................... Wed 14 June, 2.30pm Funny Girl ............................................................... Wed 28 June, 2.30pm A Murder is Announced ........................................... Wed 5 July, 2.30pm Jane Eyre................................................................ Fri 21 July, 7.30pm Alice Back in Wonderland........................................ Sat 29 July, 2pm The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time... Thur 31 Aug, 2.30pm Shirley Valentine...................................................... Thur 7 Sept, 2.30pm Beautiful ................................................................. Wed 4 Oct, 2.30pm Crazy for You........................................................... Thur 2 Nov, 2.30pm Norfolk Schools Project ........................................... Sun 12 Nov, 2.30pm How the Other Half Loves........................................ Wed 29 Nov, 2.30pm Sleeping Beauty ...................................................... Sun 7 Jan, 2018, 1pm

DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY

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

I owe a great debt of gratitude to my predecessor, Peter Wilson, whose passion for this theatre and this place means that I take on the leadership of an organisation that is firmly rooted within both Norwich and Norfolk, and is also an integral part of the UK’s cultural landscape, with a phenomenal range of artistic partners who have made Norwich one of their regional homes.

I am hugely enjoying meeting our loyal and dedicated audiences and what is clear to me is that you expect a programme characterised by both high quality and wide range - I could not agree with you more! Within this new season we are delighted to feature productions ranging from Shirley Valentine to Hedda Gabler, and from Glyndebourne to our much-loved Theatre Royal pantomime.

I am particularly thrilled that we are staging our first ever International Classical Concert series, with three orchestras coming to perform on our stage, and our first ever Dementia Friendly performance with the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.

Gangsta Granny ..........................................................Sat 15 July, 10.30am Sleeping Beauty ..........................................................Fri 5 Jan, 2018, 5.30pm

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I am delighted to at last be in Norwich and it is a pleasure to welcome you to my first full season as Chief Executive.

Familiar artists and companies such as the National Theatre, who will bring no less than three productions to Norwich in 2017, culminating with the acclaimed Hedda Gabler in November, have pride of place in this season alongside new artists, new performances and some very special events.

RELAXED

Gilbert & Sullivan concert............................................ Fri 15 Sept, 2pm

Welcome to the Theatre Royal We are also delighted to have an additional visit from English Touring Opera with a new two-part production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare. And, as part of our partnership with Norfolk & Norwich Festival, we have a week of world-class performance spanning music, contemporary circus and dance, including a return to Norwich for Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson, who have chosen Norwich Theatre Royal as the only venue outside London on their UK tour.

Away from the main stage, we are also continuing to develop and expand our work in Stage Two, our new Learning & Participation centre. I am passionately committed to our work with schools and local community groups and I look forward to sharing more of this valuable work with you over the coming years.

Thanks to the fantastic team at Theatre Royal and to all of you for the warm welcome that I have been given here.

I am so excited about the years that lie ahead for this wonderful theatre.

All best wishes, Stephen Crocker Chief Executive

This concert will also be captioned

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Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 April Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, this is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom.

Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 April

Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Feel the euphoric highs and experience the power of a live Kinks performance as we witness the band’s beginnings, their barnstorming debut on Top of the Pops, their infamous American tour and their triumphant comeback.

“Be the flame, not the moth” Throw caution to the wind.

Be led into temptation. Unmask Casanova with Northern Ballet.

Consumed by his desires, Casanova lived every minute in a whirlwind of scandal and excess.

But there’s more to the man. This original ballet will expose a story so sensational you won’t believe it’s real.

This spine-tingling spectacle of 18th century decadence will flood your senses and take your breath away.

Northern Ballet: Winner of the South Bank Sky Arts Dance Award 2016 Choreography Kenneth Tindall Original Scenario Ian Kelly and Kenneth Tindall, adapted from Ian Kelly's biography of Casanova Age Guidance 12+

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed - Thur eves and mats

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Under 30s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed Thur eves Group Rates: Wed - Thur eves and mats see page 67 for further information

Featuring the classic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Friends & Corporate Club: Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon Bands A & B £5 OFF first night and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new “Great British Musical” (The Times) that will make your spirits soar. Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed & “A BLAZING TRIUMPH. I SWEAR YOU’LL GET Thur mats

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Daily Mail Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm Tues-Thur eves & mats: a) £37.50 b) £34 c) £28.50 d) £26.50 e) £8 Fri & Sat eves: a) £42.50 b) £38 c) £34 d) £30.50 e) £8 ON SALE NOW

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Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed & Thur eves Group Rates: Wed-Thur see page 67 for further information

Audio Described Performance: Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Signed Performance: Sat 15 April, 2.30pm

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Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 April

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A PLAY BY DAVID WOOD BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING BOOK BY DICK KING-SMITH DIRECTED BY MICHAEL FENTIMAN Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery.

When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep-dog Fly and discovers a talent for herding. With the help of his adopted Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious of sheep. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world and, when his farmyard friends are in trouble, can Babe save the day?

Join us for an enchanting family favourite, as the classic novel which inspired the Oscar-winning film, is brought to life by a cast of West End performers in a show brimming with laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original live music.

“The magic is created by the excellence of the puppetry skills… the effect of this has to be seen to be fully appreciated”.

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Amazing puppetry by the teams behind War Horse and Cirque Du Soleil, adapted by Olivier Award winner David Wood (Goodnight Mister Tom, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG), Babe follows the incredible story of one piglet’s rise to become the world famous Sheep-Pig. Recommended for ages 5+.

Sun 1pm & 4pm, Mon 11am & 2pm Adults: a) £16 Under 18s: a) £14

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Family Ticket: 4 people (incl at least 1 adult), Bands A – C £56 Groups of 10+: Bands A – D 10% off

"The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter" Daily Telegraph.

Continuing its record breaking run at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, The Woman in Black returns to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of a major national tour.

Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled Friends & Corporate horror.

Club: Half price first night A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Thur & Sat mats

“A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING EXPERIENCE” Daily Mail ‘IMAGINATIVE AND HIDEOUSLY REAL’ The Times ‘A MASTERPIECE’ The Guardian

Schools: Bands A - D £8.50 Wed mat

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Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 Wed & Thur eves

Group Rates: Wed - Thur and mats see page 67 for further information Captioned Performance: Fri 21 April, 7.30pm

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Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 April For Lilly, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona. But then the tsunami hits – and Oona charges into the jungle, with her young rider desperately clinging on.

Directed by Timothy Sheader and Dale Rooks with puppetry design and direction by Finn Caldwell and Toby Olié, both previous Associate Puppetry Directors on War Horse, this epic and spectacular production tells an emotional and moving story of love, loss, loyalty and of living for the moment.

“A winner. The puppetry is exquisite, the magic really hits you.”

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“Remarkable by its inventive, evocative staging.” HHHH THE TIMES “A BRILLIANT, LIFE-AFFIRMING SHOW.” RADIO TIMES Age guidance: 6+ Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Thur 11am a) £21 b) £19 c) £18 d) £16.50 e) £7 ON SALE NOW

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Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed eve Schools: Bands A-D £8 Thur 11am, C&D £8 Wed eve Group Rates: Wed to Thur eves see page 67 for further information

Audio Described: Sat 29 April, 2.30pm Signed Perf: Sat 29 April, 2.30pm

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PROUDLY PRESENTS AN ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, HIGHLY-PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 May Verdi’s Nabucco (Tues 9) Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Monday 1 – Saturday 6 May

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

This all new critically acclaimed production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy starring Alexandra Burke* (The X Factor, The Bodyguard) is coming to Norwich!

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

Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing show based on the movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around.

Group Rates: Tues - Thur eves perfs page 67 for further information

Standing ovations and rave reviews! Don’t miss the chance to see this fabulous show.

Captioned Perf: Wed 3 May, 2.30pm

*Alexandra Burke is scheduled to perform at evening performances only. At matinee performances the role of Deloris Van Cartier will be performed by Joanna Francis.

Audio Described: Sat 6 May, 2.30pm

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Signed Performance: Fri 5 May, 7.30pm

AFTER SHOW PARTY Saturday 6th May Best Dressed Nun Competition Contact box office for details

Verdi’s famous haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves comes to life in a masterpiece of revenge, destruction and jealousy, featuring amazing lighting and stage effects which includes the burning down of Soloman’s temple. Starring Olga Perrier*, the international French Soprano, as Abigail and American mezzo Zara Vardanean* as Fenena.

“A terrific production of Verdi’s epic tale” Liverpool Daily Post

Verdi’s Aida (Wed 10) Sung in Italian with English surtitles The tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge with the well-known arias Celeste Aida and Ritorna Vincitor, features a temple dance and the classic Triumphal March with fire performers and cascades of glittering gold. Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier* or International soprano Alyona Kistenyova* as Aida and American mezzo Zara Vardanean* as Amneris.

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF all perfs “Visually and vocally gripping from start to finish” The Independent Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £6 OFF all perfs *Cast may be subject to change Eves 7.30pm Group Rates: all perfs see page 67 for further information a) £36.50 b) £34.50 c) £28.50 d) £23 e) £8 ON SALE NOW Surtitles: are not visible from 11 Stalls seats in Rows Q - W Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Just Dance: Daniel Coston

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Tentacle Tribe: Belinda Lawley

“One of the world’s leading showcases of hip-hop dance and dance theatre”

Soweto Skeleton Movers: Paul Hampartsoumian

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Saturday 13 May

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The world's biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre showcasing the very best from around the world and around the corner is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal!

Curated and hosted by UK hip hop pioneer Jonzi D, this is an awe inspiring weekend of exceptional performances from world champion b-boy crews to cutting edge street dance companies - live on stage.

This year’s line-up includes South Korean super crew of poppers and b-boys Just Dance whose performance includes live Korean drumming; Canadian urban contemporary duo Tentacle Tribe; and Soweto Skeleton Movers who perform comedic contortionism fused with Pantsula, a style from their native South Africa. Local acts appearing are LEGACY, The Art of Breakin’, Parallet Dance Studios and Fly No Filter.

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Spilling off stage and taking over the whole building, dance workshops, graffiti, DJs, and freestyle sessions make Breakin’ Convention an unforgettable experience for all the family. Graffiti from 2pm, Foyer activities from 5pm.

7.30pm Adults: a) £24 b) £24 c) £24 d) £24 e) £7 Under 18s: a) £16 b) £16 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

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Monday 15 – Tuesday 16 May, Eves 8pm Race Horse Company

Thursday 18 May, 7.30pm Akram Khan Company

SUPER SUNDAY

CHOTTO DESH

Super Sunday is the newest super-fun show from the acclaimed Finnish circus troupe with a reputation for madcap brilliance. Big on flying, big on thrills and big on mind blowing skills, it contains so many fear inducing circus stunts that you cannot look away for a second.

“Their show is called Super Sunday, but it would be super on any day.” Evening Standard a) £24 b) £20 c) £16 d) £10 e) £7 Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £7.50

Friday 19 May, 8pm

Fusing dance, storytelling, interactive animation and specially-composed music, Chotto Desh (‘small homeland’) is a bewitching, thrilling and poignant tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. It weaves together a playful story of a boy who dreams of becoming a dancer, and of a mythical child who angers the forest gods by collecting their forbidden honey.

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER

American Style

A fantastic live performer, Dee Dee Bridgewater is one of today’s leading female jazz vocal stars.

A Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist, producer and UN Ambassador, Dee Dee Bridgewater counts Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie and Dexter Gordon among her list of past collaborators. She will be performing songs from her new album Memphis; offering ground-breaking reimaginings of American blues and R&B classics

+ Bill Laurance (Snarky Puppy)

Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson have collaborated through the years on various live and recording projects. They have only recently come together to create a new evening.

First performed in 2015, the evening has grown and developed into a unique piece of art. Trading songs and improvising, Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson approach the work with a loose and inventive feel, blending to create entirely new music. American Style is the empathetic resonance of two very different styles finding one musical language. It is a collaboration with the ghostly and majestic spoken performances and words of their dear friends Allen Ginsberg, Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen among others. Laurie Anderson’s visual work punctuates the evening.

Developed from Akram Khan’s Olivier Award-winning autobiographical show DESH, this is a show that can be enjoyed by everyone aged 7+.

Super Sunday

Saturday 20 May, 8pm

In partnership with

PHILIP GLASS & LAURIE ANDERSON

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“Dee Dee Bridgewater has a technique and musicality that bests most performers of her generation” The Guardian Snarky Puppy’s stunning keyboard player Bill Laurance opens the night with a rare solo performance. a) £28 b) £28 c) £24 d) £19 e) £8

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Dee Dee Bridgewater

Laurie Anderson

Philip Glass

Photo: Raymond Meier

Photo: Richard Haughton

Photo: Peter Hellman

Chotto Desh

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Monday 22 – Saturday 27 May The true story of one unforgettable night that made rock’n’roll history.

This West End and Broadway smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock’n’roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer Sam Phillips (Jason Donovan), for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. This show, written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, Great Balls Of Fire, Walk The Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more.

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Tuesday 30 - Wednesday 31 May Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A – C £8 OFF mats only Under 18s Special Price: Bands A – C £8 OFF Tues to Thur eves Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves see page 67 for further information

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!

Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure.

Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

Tues 1pm & 4.30pm, Wed 10am & 1pm Adults: a) £15 Under 16s: a) £13

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Gilbert & Sullivan’s PATIENCE (Sat 3) Sung in English with surtitles visible from all seats An all-singing, all-dancing comedy by the masters of British musical theatre, Patience pokes fun at Victorian society and its stock characters, with willowy poets, sighing maidens and burly officers galore. Expect plenty of tunes and humour as fresh today as it was at the first performance.

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Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 June An outstanding ensemble of actors perform two vibrant and compelling productions, presented in repertoire by The Watermill Theatre ROMEO + JULIET (Wed 7.30pm, Thur 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sat 7.30pm) Risking everything, a young couple defy their feuding families and find love on the streets of Verona. A powerful and explosive modern-dress staging of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of an all-consuming love, Romeo + Juliet features music by Mumford and Sons, The Vaccines, The Civil Wars, Hozier and Johnny Flynn, performed live by the cast.

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Monday 12 – Saturday 17 June Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning West End smash hit comedy The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue!

Hailed “a gut-busting hit” by the New York Times, Mischief Theatre’s sell-out West End comedy has won a host of celebrity endorsements from the likes of Joanna Lumley “We laughed until the tears ran down our faces, it has to be seen” to Ant & Dec “The funniest show we’ve seen! If you can get a ticket, go!”

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“RIDICULOUSLY FUNNY” THE TIMES

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £12 OFF Tues – Thur eves Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves see page 67 for further information Captioned Performance: Wed 14 June, 2.30pm

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N ATA S H A J B A R N E S

DARIUS CAMPBELL

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THE INDEPENDENT

BOOK BY

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

MUSIC BY JULE STYNE LYRICS BY BOB MERRILL ISOBEL LENNART FROM AN ORIGINAL STORY BY MISS LENNART REVISED BOOK BY HARVEY FIERSTEIN DIRECTOR MICHAEL MAYER

Monday 26 June - Saturday 1 July

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‘Don’t believe this five-star hype?

Go see for yourselves… if you can get in.’ The Telegraph Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 June Adapted for the stage by Sam Holcroft Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart the farmers? And can Rabbit shut up long enough not to give the game away?

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, this flagship production for the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations, promises a dahlicious theatrical feast with live music and songs and gloriumptious designs. A wondercrump treat for the whole family! Suitable for ages 5+ Wed 7pm, Thur 10.30am & 7pm, Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm Adults: a) £18 Under 18s: a) £14

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b) £18 b) £14

c) £18 c) £14

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d) £18 d) £14

e) £7 e) £7

A BRAND NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATIO N Family Ticket: 4 people (incl at least 1 adult): Bands A – D £60 Schools: Bands A – D £9 (+ 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets booked), Thur & Fri 10.30am

Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West End run this ‘utterly irresistible’ (The Sunday Times) new production of Funny Girl stars Natasha J Barnes as Fanny Brice and Darius Campbell who reprises his West End role as Nick Arnstein.

Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Half a century later, this ‘exhilarating embrace of a production’ (The Independent) comes to Norwich after wowing critics and audiences alike in London’s West End. Friends & Corporate Club: This iconic musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal Bands A & B £5 OFF first night talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star.

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘phenomenal’ (The Telegraph) production at the Norwich Theatre Royal for 1 week only in June.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF WedThur eves The producers of Funny Girl cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

Eves 7.30pm Signed Perf: Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Audio Described Perf Sat 24 June, 2.30pm

Group Rates: Tues – Thur see page 67 for further information

Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm

Mon - Thur a) £43.50 b) £39.50 Fri & Sat: a) £48.50 b) £45

c) £32.50 c) £39.50

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d) £27.50 d) £32.50

e) £8 e) £8

Captioned Perf: Wed 28 June, 2.30pm Audio Described Perf Sat 1 July, 2.30pm

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“Kids loved this show. Every comic opportunity is grasped” Daily Telegraph

Cast includes Tom Butcher (Doctors / The Bill) Sarah Thomas (Last Of The Summer Wine)

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“Brilliantly adapted and directed, this is a cracker of a show! Totally grantastic!”

Further star cast to be announced Tom Butcher

“The brilliant Birmingham Stage Company have produced a fantastic show. It’s superb. And so much better than the book!”

Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 July

The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

“A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirteenth, at Little Paddocks – at six-thirty p.m.”

Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...

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Sarah Thomas

Monday 3 – Saturday 8 July

a) £24.50

Mail on Sunday

b) £21

c) £19

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

d) £18

e) £7

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues – Thur eves Group Rates: Tues – Thur eves see page 67 for further information Captioned Performance: Wed 5 July, 2.30pm

David Walliams

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

From the award-winning producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

Thur & Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm Thur 7pm: a) £16.50 All other perfs: a) £18.50

b) £16.50 b) £18.50

c) £16.50 c) £18.50

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

d) £16.50 d) £18.50

e) £7 e) £7

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A – D £4 OFF all perfs Family Tickets: (4 people incl at least 1 adult): Bands A- D £52 Thur 7pm, £60 all other perfs Schools: Bands A – D £9 Thur & Fri 10.30am Signed Performance: Sat 15 July, 2.30pm Relaxed performance: Sat 15 July 10.30am Especially suited to those with autism.

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Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be coming to Norwich Theatre Royal. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.

The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever.

This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

“Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some”

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Tues – Thur eves Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Wed mat Group Rates: Tues – Thur eves and mats see page 67 for further information

Mail on Sunday

“Aflame with passion. A picture of exultant feminism” The Observer Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £27.50 b) £24 c) £21 d) £18

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e) £8

Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 July

Audio Described Performance: Wed 19 Jul, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Fri 21 Jul, 7.30pm Discounts subject to allocation being available

Photos of original cast by Manuel Harlan

Monday 17 – Saturday 22 July

Alice is fed up with everyone asking her about her adventures in Wonderland. After all, the whole thing was only a dream – or was it?

She would much rather concentrate on becoming a mathematician like Uncle Lewis. But when the White Rabbit reappears and tells her that Wonderland needs her once again, Alice is forced to revisit her old adventures and face many new ones. The dreaded Jabberwock is terrorising the land, and the Queen of Hearts is up to no good. Can Alice save the day? And can she change her future by changing her past?

A fun-filled musical adventure for all the family, from the writer of High School Prom Queen and Peter Pan Return to Neverland. Ideal entertainment for the start of the summer holidays.

Sponsored by Shell UK Ltd

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs

Eves 7pm, Sat mat 2pm a) £12

b) £12

c) £12

d) £12

ON SALE NOW

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs

e) £7

Captioned Performance: Sat 29 Jul, 2pm

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Monday 31 July – Saturday 5 August Adapted by Dave Simpson E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production.

This best-loved tale, made famous by the iconic 1970 movie starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins, delivers a compelling coming of age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life.

When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down.

Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured family soon discover new friendships and an unexpected secret that will change their lives forever.

Complete with beautiful period costumes and ingenious designs, this new production promises an uplifting theatrical experience for all ages, packed with intrigue, adventure, joy and jubilation.

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £21

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b) £19

c) £18

d) £16.50

ON SALE NOW

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e) £7

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues Thur eves and mats Group Rates: Tues - Thur eves see page 67 for further information Signed Performance: Sat 5 Aug, 2.30pm Audio Described: Sat 5 Aug, 2.30pm

FEATURING CLASSIC TRACKS FROM ROY ORBISON, THE SHADOWS, EDDIE COCHRAN, BILLY FURY, AND MANY MORE, INCLUDING LET’S DANCE, TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM, SHAKING ALL OVER, BOBBY’S GIRL, LITTLE TOWN FLIRT, ONLY SIXTEEN, RUNAROUND SUE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET 16, LET IT BE ME, GREAT PRETENDER, C’MON EVERYBODY, LET’S TWIST AGAIN AND MANY MORE HITS FROM MUSIC’S GOLDEN ERA!

Monday 7 – Saturday 12 August Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. And, with over 2 million copies sold and weeksat No. 1 in the charts the Great British public didn’t just want tolisten to Friends & Corporate Club: pure nostalgia: They’d love to see it as well.

Bands A & B £5 OFF first night In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby Over 60s Special Price: compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed mat importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock Under 18s Special Price: ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Bands A & B £6 OFF Tues Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Thur eves Mats: Eves:

a) £25.50 a) £29

b) £21.50 b) £25

c) £19.50 c) £21.50

ON SALE NOW

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d) £18 d) £19

e) £8 e) £8

Group Rates: Tues - Thur see page 67 for further information

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‘A beautiful, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.’

Evening Standard

A N E W P L AY B Y

B A S E D O N T H E B E S T- S E L L I N G N O V E L B Y

S I MON S TEPHEN S

MARK HAD D O N

Jodie Prenger

Tuesday 29 August – Saturday 2 September

Winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 5 Tony Awards® including ‘Best Play’, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Marianne Elliott.

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.

He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under the suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

“A beautiful, ingenious and deeply felt production.”

Daily Telegraph

“A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle.”

The Times

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a) £28.50

b) £26

c) £22.50

d) £21

ON SALE NOW

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e) £8

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor: Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed & Thur mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed & Thur mats and Wed-Thur eves Group Rates: Wed – Thur eves and mats see page 67 for further information Captioned Performance: Thur 31 Aug, 2.30pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 2 Sept, 2.30pm Discounts subject to allocation being available

Photo of Luke Treadaway by Hugo Glendinning Photos of 2017 UK & Ireland Tour cast by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to Norwich this August.

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 September Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall.

Where has her life disappeared to? Out of the blue, her best friend offers her a trip to Greece for 2 weeks and she secretly packs her bags. She heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself very differently.

Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy premiered in 1986 and took the world by storm. It was adapted into an Oscar nominated film.

Now, on its 30th anniversary, Jodie Prenger stars in a major revival of this national treasure.

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £26.50 b) £22.50 c) £19.50 ON SALE NOW

Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

d) £18

e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Thur mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £12 Wed & Thur eves and mats Group Rates: Wed & Thur see page 67 for further information Captioned Perf: Thur 7 Sept, 2.30pm Audio Described: Sat 9 Sept, 2.30pm

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Kemp’s Restaurant at the Theatre Royal Enquiries and reservations: (01603) 598577 mail:restaurant@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

PRE-SHOW MEALS

PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Lunch served 12 noon – 2.30pm, Mon-Sat Enjoy freshly-prepared sandwiches, ciabattas and wraps, home-made soup and hot meals, all with locally-sourced ingredients where possible.

Dinner served on show nights from 5pm, Mon-Sat

We can help make your visit extra special by organizing a private party or meeting in one of our function rooms, or in Kemp’s Restaurant, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Coach parties booked in advance also catered for.

Intervals

An evening reservation in Kemp’s entitles you to return to your table during the interval for a pre-ordered dessert or drink.

Sundays On performance days, we open two hours before the start of the show. A choice of sandwiches, salads, soup, cakes, hot and cold drinks, all served from the counter.

No table reservations available on Sundays.

THE NATIONAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY

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

Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 September Starring Richard Gauntlett and the National Gilbert & Sullivan Orchestra Thur 14, 7.30pm THE MIKADO This hilarious story exudes big, colourful characters and well-known songs. Enjoy the wit and magic of Gilbert & Sullivan, performed by some of the UK’s leading exponents of the world-famous Savoy operas.

Fri 15, 7.30pm PIRATES OF PENZANCE A wonderful, jolly romp complete with a brave(ish!) band of swashbuckling pirates, a dotty Major-General, his beautiful unwed daughters and a bumbling bunch of hopeless but hilarious British bobbies – simply excellent entertainment.

Sat 16, 2.30pm & 7.30pm HMS PINAFORE One of the most enduringly popular of G&S’s great comic creations, with many well-known songs including I am the Monarch of the Sea, I’m called Little Buttercup and He is an Englishman. Get on board for this much-loved nautical comic opera.

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm

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d) £22.50

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e) £8

Fri 15, 2pm DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY CONCERT

Adnams Circle Bar

The orchestra and soloists with a selection of well-known G&S songs, plus popular music hall ditties to sing along to, especially for people with dementia and their carers.

Price includes tea and cake after the concert. Stalls-only seating. Not available to book online. a) £17 b) £17 c) £17 d) £17 This concert will be captioned

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Sat mat Group Rates: All perfs see page 67 for futher information

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

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Northern Ballet Casanova.................................................7.30 Northern Ballet Casanova.................................................7.30 Northern Ballet Casanova ................2.30........................7.30 Northern Ballet Goldilocks 12.00 ...2.00.......................

Northern Ballet Casanova.................................................7.30 Northern Ballet Casanova ................2.30........................7.30 10cc ...................................................7.30

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Sunny Afternoon ...................................................7.30 Sunny Afternoon ...................2.30........................7.30 Sunny Afternoon ...................2.30........................7.30 Sunny Afternoon ...................................................7.30 Sunny Afternoon ...................2.30........................7.30 Babe the Sheep Pig ...................1.00.......4.00 .......

Babe the Sheep Pig 11.00.........2.00.......................

Woman in Black ...................................................7.30 Woman in Black ...................2.30........................7.30 Woman in Black ...................2.30........................7.30 Woman in Black ...................................................7.30 Woman in Black ...................2.30........................7.30 Omid Djalili ...................................................8.00 Buddy Holly & Cricketers.................................................7.30 Running Wild ...................................................7.30 Running Wild ...................2.30........................7.30 Running Wild 11.00 .........................................

Running Wild ...................................................7.30 Running Wild ...................2.30........................7.30

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Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Shakin Stevens

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Nabucco Aida That’ll Be The Day

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Breakin’ Convention

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Super Sunday Super Sunday

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Chotto Desh ...................................................7.30 Philip Glass & Laurie Anderson ......................................8.00 Dee Dee Bridgewater ...................................................8.00 Count Arthur Strong ...................................................7.30 Million Dollar Quartet ...................................................7.30 Million Dollar Quartet ...................................................7.30 Million Dollar Quartet ...................2.30........................7.30 Million Dollar Quartet ...................................................7.30 Million Dollar Quartet ...................................................7.30 Million Dollar Quartet ...................2.30........................7.30 Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe.................................................7.30

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Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom ..........1.00.......4.30........

Ben & Holly’s Little 10.00........1.00........................

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English Touring Opera English Touring Opera English Touring Opera Reginald D Hunter

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Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night .......................................7.30 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night .......................................7.30 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night.......2.30........................7.30 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night .......................................7.30 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night.......2.30........................7.30 Glenn Miller Orchestra ...................3.00 .......................

The Play That Goes Wrong...............................................7.30

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The Play That Goes Wrong...............................................7.30 The Play That Goes Wrong ..............2.30........................7.30 The Play That Goes Wrong...............................................7.30 The Play That Goes Wrong...............................................7.30 The Play That Goes Wrong ..............2.30........................7.30 Killer Queen ...................................................7.30 Russell Brand ...................................................8.00 Des O’Connor & Jimmy Tarbuck.....................................7.30 Fantastic Mr Fox ...................................................7.00 Fantastic Mr Fox 10.30.........................................7.00 Fantastic Mr Fox 10.30.........................................7.00 Fantastic Mr Fox 10.30 ........2.30........................

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Funny Girl Funny Girl Funny Girl Funny Girl Funny Girl

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Funny Girl ...................2.30........................7.30 Milkshake! Live 11.00.........2.00.......................

A Murder is Annnounced..................................................7.30 A Murder is Annnounced..................................................7.30 A Murder is Annnounced .................2.30........................7.30 A Murder is Annnounced..................................................7.30 A Murder is Annnounced..................................................7.30 A Murder is Annnounced .................2.30........................7.30 Heather Millan ...................2.30........................7.00 Rhythm of the Dance ...................................................7.30 Some Guys Have all the Luck .........................................7.30

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Gangsta Granny Gangsta Granny Gangsta Granny

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Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre

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Alice Alice Alice Alice The Joe Ringer Band The Railway Children

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The Railway Children ...................................................7.30 The Railway Children ...................2.30........................7.30 Dinosaur World 11.00 .........................................7.30 The Railway Children ...................................................7.30 Dinosaur World 11.00.........2.00.......................7.30 The Railway Children ...................................................7.30 Dinosaur World 11.00 .........................................

The Railway Children ...................2.30........................7.30 Joe McElderry ...................................................7.30 Dreamboats & Petticoats..................................................7.30 Dreamboats & Petticoats..................................................7.30 Dreamboats & Petticoats .................2.30........................7.30 Dreamboats & Petticoats..................................................7.30 Dreamboats & Petticoats..................................................7.30 Dreamboats & Petticoats .................2.30........................7.30

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Curious Incident Curious Incident Curious Incident

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Curious Incident Curious Incident Purple Rain

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Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine Islands in the Stream

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Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert & Sullivan Jimmy Carr

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Blood Brothers ...................................................7.30 Blood Brothers ...................2.30........................7.30 Blood Brothers ...................2.30........................7.30 Blood Brothers ...................................................7.30 Blood Brothers ...................2.30........................7.30 An Evening with Michael Parkinson..............................7.30

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Little Mermaid Little Mermaid Little Mermaid Little Mermaid Little Mermaid

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Beautiful ...................................................7.30 Beautiful ...................2.30........................7.30 Beautiful ...................2.30........................7.30 Beautiful ...................................................7.30 Beautiful ...................2.30........................7.30 Broadland Dance School ..................2.30........................7.00

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Love Letters Love Letters Love Letters Love Letters Love Letters Sixties Gold ETO Giulio Cesare ETO Giulio Cesare

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Rambert Rambert Lulu Classical Concert Chris & Pui Kate Rusby John Mayall

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Richard Thompson Showaddywaddy

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Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty MERRY CHRISTMAS Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty

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Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 September Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

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

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Use your membership card TRBMAR17

Wed & Thur mats: a) £31.50 Eves & Sat mat: a) £38

b) £28 b) £34

c) £22.50 c) £28.50

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d) £19 d) £22

e) £8 e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed – Thur eves Schools: Bands C & D £9 Thur mat Group Rates: Tues to Thur 39 see page 67 for further info

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Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 October Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier and Tony award-winning West End show is coming to Norwich as part of its first ever UK tour!

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

Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 September Based on the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid tells of a young mermaid who is willing to give up everything she knows for love and the desire to gain a human soul.

Don’t miss this original ballet, choreographed by David Nixon OBE, which will transport you to a world beneath the waves.

With music performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, book now to see this spectacular new production.

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £38.50

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b) £32

c) £28

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d) £24.50

e) £8

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A&B £10 off Tues – Thur eves and mats Schools: Bands C&D £9 Thur mat Group Rates: Tues – Thur and mats see page 67 for further information Family Ticket: 4 people (max 2 adults), Bands A & B £90, buy up to 3 additional child seats for £12 each, Tues to Fri eves only

‘The audience loves Beautiful’ (Daily Mail) and critics agree! Called ‘slick and beautifully played’ (The Times), the ‘amazing story of the songwriting talents of Carole King told through laughter and tears’ (BBC Radio 2), critics are celebrating this ‘tapestry of greatest hits’ (The Guardian).

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and Locomotion.

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

a) £43.50 a) £48.50

b) £39.50 b) £45

c) £32.50 c) £39.50

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d) £27.50 d) £32.50

e) £8 e) £8

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed & Thur mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed – Thur eves Group Rates: Wed – Thur see page 67 for further information Audio Described Performance: Sat 7 Oct, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Wed 4 Oct, 2.30pm

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GIULIO CESARE

By Handel

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 October

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 October

Hollywood legends Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal star in the upcoming UK tour of LOVE LETTERS, celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney’s enduring romance about first loves and second chances. Following a critically-acclaimed Broadway run and sell-out US Tour, this stunning production comes to Norwich for 8 performances only.

Mon 16 Oct Part 1: The Death of Pompey Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Tues 17 Oct Part 2: Cleopatra’s Needle

One of the greatest heroic operas ever written, Handel’s Giulio Cesare is a thrilling story of passion and revenge in the midst of bitter power struggles over the succession to Egypt’s throne.

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (O’Neal) wrote his first letter to Melissa Gardner (MacGraw) to tell her she looked like a lost princess; they were both seven years old. For the next fifty years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and children and careers, they poured out their heartfelt secrets to each other. They defied a fate that schemed to keep them apart, and lived for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other.

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

Don’t miss LOVE LETTERS - an enduring romance about first loves and second chances.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed – Thur eves

Don’t miss this exhilaratingly epic drama, featuring ETO’s partner baroque orchestra The Old Street Band and a first-rate cast including Christopher Ainslie in the title role, and Laura Mitchell as Cleopatra.

Eves 7.30pm

Group Rates: Wed – Thur eves see page 67 for further information

Part 1 or Part 2: a) £37.50 Part 1 & Part 2: a) £49.50

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It’s 49 B.C. and Julius Caesar is at war with Pompey. Fearing defeat Pompey seeks help from the Pharaoh, Ptolemy, who instead betrays him to gain Caesar’s favour. Meanwhile, Cleopatra is plotting to oust her brother and become the sole ruler of Egypt…

b) £31 b) £40

c) £23.50 d) £19 e) £8 c) £32 d) £26 e) £16

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PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKS: will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre (6.30pm). Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office when booking.

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INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES

Some of the world’s finest orchestras, conductors and soloists with a rich programme of classics, concertos and orchestral masterpieces.

Sunday 22 October 2017, 7.30pm

ST PETERSBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor: Vladimir Altschuler Soloist: Peter Donohoe

Peter Donohoe

Prokofiev Classical Symphony Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4 (Peter Donohoe) Rimsky Korsakov Scheherazade The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra is famed for giving the Leningrad premiere of Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony. The concert will start with Prokofiev’s delightful Classical Symphony, followed by the brilliant pianist Peter Donohoe playing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto no. 4. In the second half, the orchestra will perform Rimsky Korsakov’s colourful masterpiece Scheherazade. a) £36 b) £36 c) £22 d) £22 e) £8 Saturday 24 March 2018, 7.30pm

Christopher Bruce’s masterpiece, Ghost Dances, is possibly the most popular work in Rambert’s history.

It tells stories of love and compassion, as death – in the form of the iconic “ghost dancers” – interrupts the daily lives of a series of ordinary people. Created as a response to political oppression in South America, it uses imagery from the Day of the Dead Friends & Corporate and bewitching traditional music to create a moving, intensely human Club: Bands A & B £7.50 work.

OFF Thur eve

“Exhilarating and poignant” The Sunday Times Ghost Dances is presented in a triple bill, which also features The days run away like wild horses, a new creation by Aletta Collins. Taking its title from a poem by Charles Bukowski, this work is a witty and vivid depiction of the moments that make up a life, set to Arturo Márquez’s Danzones.

A new work by Andonis Foniadakis, Artistic Director of Greek National Opera Ballet, completes a programme showcasing the dynamism and virtuosity of Britain’s national dance company.

Friday’s matinee features an introduction by Mark Baldwin (Rambert’s Artistic Director) and performances of Ghost Dances and The days run away like wild horses.

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e) £8

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £4 OFF Fri mat Under 25s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 Thur and Fri eves Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Fri mat Group Rates: all perfs see page 67 for further information Pre-Show Talk: Thur 19 Oct at 6.30pm in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre. Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office.

Martin Roscoe

Bach Mozart Vivaldi

Brandenburg Concerto no.3 Piano Concerto K.414 A major (Martin Roscoe) Four Seasons

Bach’s effervescent Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 will be followed by Mozart's early A major piano concerto K414, a beautiful concerto marking the beginning of Mozart's mature concerto style. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has become the world’s most popular piece of classical music, simply because it is a supreme masterpiece.

During his illustrious career, Martin Roscoe has become one of the UK’s most loved and respected pianists. a) £25

b) £25

Petr Altrichter

Thursday 19 - Friday 20 October Ghost Dances and other works

Soloist: Martin Roscoe Director: Eva Stegemann

c) £19 d) £19 e) £8

Sunday 15 April 2018, 7.30pm

CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor: Petr Altrichter Soloist: Pavel Kolesnikov Schubert Beethoven Dvorak

Symphony No. 8 (The Unfinished) Piano Concerto no. 5 (The Emperor) Symphony No. 9 (The New World)

Pavel Kolesnikov

Photo: Chris Nash

EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

One of the leading Czech orchestras with a performance of Dvorak’s much loved 9th Symphony The New World.

In the first half, BBC New Generation Artist pianist Pavel Kolesnikov will perform Beethoven’s iconic 5th piano Concerto The Emperor and the concert starts with Schubert’s lyrical Unfinished Symphony. a) £36

b) £36

c) £22 d) £22 e) £8

Pre concert talks will take place in the Peter Wilson Auditorium in Stage Two from 6.30pm.

Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office SEE PAGE 36 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE

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Book for all three concerts and save: Bands A & B: £85 Friends: £80 Bands C & D: £55 Friends: £50

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Tuesday 31 October - Saturday 4 November High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the acclaimed Watermill Theatre production of Crazy for You is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and Strictly Come Dancing) and Caroline Flack (Strictly Come Dancing, Love Island, The X Factor) featuring a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook.

Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals.

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night ‘Irresistible, irrepressible and inventive, bursts with a crazy, lovable spirit.’ The Stage Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF mats

HHHHH

HHHH ‘The production is a delight — as silly yet smart

a catch-all for a swell bunch of songs as you could wish for.’

The Times

HHHH ‘Sends you home on a high. Strictly’s Tom

Chambers' Bobby doesn't just dance up a storm and sing – he's a fine physical comedian.’ WhatsOnStage

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed – Thur eves Group Rates: Wed – Thur eves see page 67 Captioned Perf: Thur 2 Nov, 2.30pm

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

a) £37.50 a) £42.50

b) £32 b) £36

c) £27.50 c) £31

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d) £23 d) £26

e) £8 e) £8

Audio Described: Sat 4 Nov, 2.30pm Signed Performance: 47 Sat 4 Nov, 2.30pm

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+++++ ‘A triumph.’

Mail on Sunday

Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 November

by Henrik Ibsen in a new version

by Patrick Marber

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Tuesday 7 - Saturday 11 November Just married. Bored already.

Hedda longs to be free…

Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, this modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece Hedda Gabler comes to Norwich Theatre Royal.

This vital new version by Olivier Award-winning playwright Patrick Marber® (Closer, Three Days in the Country) is directed by Olivier and Tony Award -winning director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge), who made his National Theatre debut with this acclaimed new production.

HHHHH

“A Hedda unlike any I have seen. Devastating.”

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed & Thur mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed – Thur eves

Tues 14 (7.15pm) & Thur 16 (2pm) Mozart’s COSI FAN TUTTE Sung in Italian with English supertitles Full of sublime melodies and dazzling singing, Così fan tutte has variously been described as ‘a deep and unsettling masterpiece’, ‘a musical lark’, and ‘a profound and terrifying tragicomedy’. All of these qualities and more shine through in Glyndebourne’s gorgeous period production by Nicholas Hytner, former director of the National Theatre.

PRE-PERFORMANCE Wed 15 (7.15pm) & Sat 18 (7.15pm) TALKS will take place in the Rossini’s IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA Town Close Room at the Sung in Italian with English supertitles theatre on Tues, Wed & Fri Rossini’s most popular comedy comes roaring back in a production 6.15-6.45pm. Order your free whose wit and playful energy springs directly from his buoyant music. tickets direct from the Box Director Annabel Arden creates a sultry, surreal and subtly Spanish Office when booking. world lightly touched by magic.

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £15 Tues & Sat Fri 17 (7.15pm) Brett Dean’s HAMLET Schools: Bands C & D £9 Sung in English with English supertitles Thur 2pm, Fri 7.15pm Dean’s colourful, energetic, witty and richly lyrical music expertly captures the modernity of Shakespeare’s timeless tale. Librettist Group Rates: Matthew Jocelyn highlights the opera’s main dramatic themes: death, Tues, Wed & Fri see page 67 madness, the impossibility of certainty, and the complexities of action. for further information Saver Scheme: Buy a full price ticket for Hamlet (Bands A-C), get £10 off the same price ticket for Cosi or Barbiere

WhatsOnStage Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Wed & Thur mats

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Group Rates: Wed – Thur eves and mats see page 67 for further information

Eves 7.15pm, Thur mat 2pm a) £55 b) £49 c) £39.50 SEE PAGE 36 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE

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d) £31.50

e) £8

SUPERTITLES: are not visible from Stalls seats in Rows Q-W

Il barbiere di Siviglia photo: Bill Cooper

Take your seat for Tour 2017 where age old plotting and scheming prevails, from Mozart and Rossini right up to the present day in Brett Dean's new Hamlet.

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Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 November

‘UTTERLY BREATHTAKING’ Daily Mail The multi award-winning international sensation returns to Norwich by popular demand. Having wowed audiences in 2014, this truly unique theatrical adventure is filled with heart, humour and stunning spectacle, promising a breath-taking multisensory delight. A wonder of a show that is equally enjoyed by adults and families alike, Slava’s Snowshow has entertained audiences in over 80 countries receiving universal worldwide acclaim. Enter Slava’s snowy world for a once in a lifetime, joyous, fun-packed event culminating in a blizzard that puts you firmly at the centre of the action!

WINNER! OLIVIER AWARD FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT WINNER! TIME OUT AWARD FOR BEST SHOW

HHHHH ‘FULL OF LAUGHTER, THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT’ ‘SIMPLY THRILLING. AN UNFORGETTABLE MASTERPIECE’ The Independent

‘PURE MAGIC’ Daily Express ‘A MAGICAL WORK OF WONDER’ Evening Standard a) £31.50

b) £26.50

c) £19

d) £16

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Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF mats Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues to Thur eves Schools: Bands C & D £9 Thur mat

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e) £8

Group Rates: Tues to Thur and mats see page 67 for further information

Monday 27 November - Saturday 2 December Following its critically acclaimed West End revival at the Haymarket, London’s funniest comedy of 2016 embarks on a national tour.

Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair but their spouses’ intervention only adds to the confusion. William and Mary Featherstone become stuck in the middle, falsely accused of adultery, with no idea as to how they’ve become involved. The plot culminates in two disastrous dinner parties on successive nights, shown at the same time, after which the future of all three couples seems in jeopardy…

The star cast includes leading stage and TV actor ROBERT DAWS (The Royal, Outside Edge and Roger Roger) opposite CAROLINE LANGRISHE (Lovejoy, Holby City and Judge John Deed), MATTHEW COTTLE (BAFTA-nominated Game On) who transfers direct from the West End production, and SARA CROWE, (West End credits include Absurd Person Singular and The Constant Wife, and on the big screen Four Weddings and a Funeral).

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £28.50 b) £24 c) £20.50 SEE PAGE 36 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE

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FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED. Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £12 Tues to Thur eves and mats Group Rates: Tues – Thur see page 67 for further information Captioned Perf: Wed 29 Nov, 2.30pm

d) £19

e) £8

Audio Described: Sat 2 Dec, 2.30pm

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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 67 for further information Signed Performance: Sat 13 Jan, 2.30pm

Audio Described: Wed 3 Jan, 2.30pm Sat 6 Jan, 2.30pm

Tuesday 6 - Saturday 17 February 2018

Captioned Perf:

Relaxed performance: Fri 5 Jan 5.30pm Especially suited to those with autism. Further details on page 69 Book in person or by phone on 01603 630000

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ON SALE DATES:

The Band is a brand new British musical featuring the songs of Take That and is created in association with Britain’s most successful band.

Sun 7 Jan, 1pm

Friends & Corporate Club: Booking in person by phone and online: from 9.30am Sat 1 April 2017

Highlighted in Black

a) £22.50

b) £20

c) £16.50

d) £14

e) £7

c) £18.50

d) £15.50

e) £7

All other performances

a) £24.50

b) £22

Groups 10+: Bands A & B £5 OFF Mon - Thur & Fri 5pm Mon-Thur & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Thur 8th 2.30pm

ON SALE NOW

a) £49.50

A proportion of the ticket price for this event will go towards the Stage Two Appeal Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

b) £39.50

c ) £29.50

d) £19.50

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e) £8

Public: Booking in person by phone and online: from 12pm Mon 3 April 2017

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Sunday 9 April, 7.30pm

Sunday 23 April, 8pm

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OMID DJALILI

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili, known for his legendary stand-up performances, is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. 16+ Support act to be announced.

This breathtaking show has rock ‘n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden. Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK, whose combined credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock.

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

One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of pop, led by co-founder Graham Gouldman, with an array of hits including I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets, Donna and many more. a) £35 b) £35 c) £35 d) £30 e) £8

Schmuck For a Night

“One of the most joyfully smart, stimulating and entertaining comedians this country has” The Telegraph a) £24 b) £24 d) £24 e) £7

Monday 24 April, 7.30pm

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Sunday 28 May, 7.30pm

Sunday 4 June, 8pm

AN AUDIENCE WITH REGINALD D HUNTER IAN WAITE & NATALIE LOWE PLUS SUPPORT Somewhere In Time

Strictly’s favourite couple have developed a whole new show with newly choreographed routines of their favourite Ballroom and Latin dances, with new music to accompany these dances and give you a feel good factor with pure romance. a) £26 b) £26 c) £24 d) £24 e) £8

A highly anticipated brand new show.

During the 15 years in which he has lived in the UK, Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fanbase that spans the generations. His appearances on television have included 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular three-part BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South.

“STAND-UP COMEDY’S COOLEST CUSTOMER” Telegraph a) £23 b) £23 c) £23 d) £23 e) £7

Sunday 11 June, 3pm

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA Directed by Ray McVay The very best in swing music with the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders and the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter. Also featuring the energetic and exciting Swing Time Jivers, and the Polka Dot Dolls singing the songs of the Andrews Sisters. Including hits like In the Mood and Chattanooga Choo Choo, this is a show the whole family can enjoy! a) £21 b) £19 c) £16.50 d) 14 e) £7

c) £24

Tuesday 20 June, 7.30pm

Sunday 7 May, 8pm

SHAKIN STEVENS

DES O’CONNOR & JIMMY TARBUCK

Sunday 18 June, 7.30pm

Echoes Of Our Times Tour

Sunday 21 May, 7.30pm

With 33 hit singles and 4 UK No. 1s to his name, the platinum-selling entertainer and performer will be wowing fans old and new as he performs tracks from his new album, Echoes Of Our Times, along with classic hits such as This Ole House, Green Door, Oh Julie and What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? 14+ a) £35 b) £35 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £8

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG The Sound of Mucus

Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production returns with another brand new show!

This year’s production features a fresh new line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50’s right through to the 70’s, mixed as always with even more hilarious comedy! www.thatllbetheday.com

Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. Uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment. Plus something else. Don’t miss this amazing event.

KILLER QUEEN 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.

“A relentless blast of comic surprises” The Times

Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow and in 2016 their first tour of USA, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.

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

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“Just gets funnier and funnier” The Guardian

Monday 19 June, 8pm

RUSSELL BRAND RE:BIRTH Join one of comedy’s fiercest talents as he tries to make sense of life having just made a new one. In Re: Birth Russell Brand seeks to address some of these questions.

Two legends of television, show-business and of the Royal Variety Performance come together, accompanied by music and video, to reminisce and entertain at the Theatre Royal for one night only! a) £29.50 b) £26.50 c) £19.50 d) £19.50 e) £8

“How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we become parents? What am I going to tell my daughter about conformity and responsibility? What happens if she grows up to be like me or, worse, date someone like me?” 16+ a) £27.50 b) £27.50 c) £27.50 d) £27.50 e) £8

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MILKSHAKE LIVE!

The Magic Milkshake Story Book

Sunday 9 July, 2.30pm & 7pm

ONCE UPON A FAIRY TALE Heather Millan School of Dance and Performing Arts

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Monday 10 July, 7.30pm

Sunday 6 August, 7.30pm

Saturday 26 August

Sunday 3 September, 7.30pm

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

JOE McELDERRY

10am – 4pm FREE

PURPLE RAIN

This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring Join your favourite milkshake! world champion dancers, a traditional characters for an all singing, all dancing Irish band, and the handsome Young spectacular stage show! With superb Irish Tenors. The show celebrates a These talented local performers songs, funky dance routines, loads of bring to life films, fables and fantasies renewed vigour in Irish culture, laughter, bags of audience interaction embracing traditional and current to and bucket loads of fun, it’s the family from some of the most famous the ancient Sean Nos dance style. writers and storytellers in history. show not to be missed. Starring the milkshake! presenters and a whole This dazzling production will be a) £24.50 b) £22.50 c) £18 d) £16 e) £7 host of popular characters from performed by a cast of over 250 milkshake’s stellar line up. dancers and singers.

Adults: a-d) £14.50 e) £7 Suitable for all the family.

Under 18s: a-d) £12.50 e) £7 FAMILY TICKET: (4 people incl at least 1 adult): Bands A – D £50

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The Gloria Tour

OPEN DAY

Join Joe McElderry and special guests Keith Jack, Lloyd Daniels and Ben James-Ellis from the musical phenomenon Joseph in a night of smash hits from the new album Saturday Night at the Movies.

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

Including the iconic songs Daydream Believer, Love Is All Around, I’m Into Something Good and the new hit single Gloria. a) £29.50 b) £29.50 c) £24 d) £21 e) £8

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

A Celebration of Prince A world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince.

This full 8 piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit-packed show spanning more than two hours! Complete with backing vocals, horn section, keys and Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince.

Expect to see, hear and feel all of the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time. 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and so many more. a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £7

Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 August 11am daily & Fri 2pm

DINOSAUR WORLD

Sunday 30 July, 7.30pm

THE JOE RINGER BAND Tuesday 11 July, 7.30pm

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK A celebration of 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 - from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time.

The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career, from Maggie May, Baby Jane and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy through to Sailing, You’re In My Heart, Tonight’s The Night and timeless Motown tunes from the album Soulbook.

A Night at the Musicals

Join Joe, his stunning group of musicians and some of the UK's top vocalists as they take you on a journey from the classic hits of the silver screen to current West End blockbusters. You’ll find yourself transported to the bright lights of Broadway as the talented company treat you to songs from Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, Wicked, The Lion King and many more of your favourite shows.

A brand new dino-mite adventure!

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few!

For all the family ages 3+ a) £12.50 b)12.50 c) £12.50 d) £12.50 e) £7

“A musical extravaganza. This is a very special show and well deserving of its standing ovation” Eastern Daily Press

a) £19 b) £16 c) £14 d) £11 e) £7

Sunday 17 September, 8pm

JIMMY CARR

The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour

Sunday 10 September, 7.30pm

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers This toe-tapping show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.

16+ a) £27.50 b) £27.50 c) £27.50 d) £27.50 e) £8

Sunday 24 September, 7.30pm

AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON A celebration of the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

In conversation with his son Mike, with highlights from the Parkinson archive, this is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a pit village in Yorkshire to the top of those famous stairs, whilst reliving the best moments from a show that for many defined their Saturday night. a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £25.50 d) £25.50 e) £8

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Sunday 8 October, 2,30pm & 7pm

Sunday 15 October, 7.30pm

Saturday 21 October, 7.30pm

Saturday 28 October, 7.30pm

BROADLAND DANCE SCHOOL 2017

SIXTIES GOLD

LULU

RICHARD THOMPSON

Legendary singer Lulu arrives in Norwich as part of her biggest ever tour. The Grammy-nominated singer will perform hits from a career spanning over 50 years, and fans can expect to hear huge hits such as Shout, To Sir With Love, Relight My Fire and The Man Who Sold The World, amongst many others.

One of this country's greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy, prompting Rolling Stone to hail him as “a perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist.”

His songs have been covered by everyone from Alison Krauss to Robert Plant.

Showaddywaddy has lived up to the title of The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World for the last four decades, selling over 20 million records and touring internationally. A dynamic and uplifting show featuring hits including Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, Pretty Little Angel Eyes, Hey Rock & Roll and many more.

a) £37.50 b) £35 c) £35 d) £35 e) £8

a) £35 b) £35 c) £25 d) £25 e) £8

a) £20 b) £20 c) £20 d) £20 e) £7

A vibrant spectacle for all the family, showcasing the dance and performance skills of over 200 talented local young people. a) £13 b) £11.50 c) £10 d) £8.50 e) £7

With over 50 UK Top 30 hits between them, this is an unmissable line-up.

Relive the 1960s with five of the biggest chart acts of the decade: Gerry & The Pacemakers on their farewell tour, The Searchers, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Steve Ellis (Love Affair) and Vanity Fare. a) £35 b) £35 c) £30 d) £30 e) £8

All About The Music Tour

Sunday 29 October, 7.30pm

SHOWADDYWADDY

Sunday 5 November, 7.30pm

MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn't just forgotten his keys. He's holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means it’s probably just a window. a) £26 b) £26 c) £26 d) £26 e) £8

Monday 23 October, 11am & 2pm

THE CHRIS & PUI SHOW CBeebies’ favourite double act in their very own stage show with the toys and characters from their hit TV programme. Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more will drop in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse.

With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to a hundred and two.

Adults: a £12 b) £12 c) £12 d) £12 e) £7 Under 18s: a) £10 b) £10 c) £10 d) £10 e) £7 Family Ticket (4 people, incl at least 1 adult): Bands A-D £40

Tuesday 24 October, 7.30pm

KATE RUSBY

A Special 25 Year Celebration An intimate evening of stories, songs, and silver tinged laughter. Mercury Prize winner. Folk Singer of the Year, Best Live Act, Best Album and Best Original Song winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Inveterate Yorkshire Tea drinker. Freeman of Barnsley.

Darling of British Folk.

“One of the most affecting voices in British folk” Q Magazine a) £25 b) £25 c) £22 d) £22 e) £8

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Wednesday 25 October, 7.30pm

JOHN MAYALL

Sunday 26 November, 7.30pm

The Godfather of British Blues Regarded by many as blues’ most influential artist, John’s band The Bluesbreakers launched the careers of many legends including Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. 64 albums later and John’s captivating and authentic sound is still as vital today is it ever was. a) £32 b) £29.50 c) £23.50 d) £21.50 e) £8

BOWIE EXPERIENCE The Golden Years Tour ON SALE NOW

Sunday 12 November, 2.30pm

NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT

A performance by the children of three local schools of their own operas based on Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the Box Office.

This performance will be Captioned

Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy including Life on Mars, Space Oddity, China Girl, Heroes and a whole lot more!

Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance! a) £24.50 b) £24.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £7

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SILVER ELECTRA Suitable for ages 7-14 It’s 1937: Amelia Earhart, the most famous person on the planet, has gone missing in her silver Electra aeroplane, just as she was approaching the final leg of her first round-the-world flight. 40 years later – and 2,000 miles away in Australia – an elderly woman discovers a jar of freckle cream on the beach. Could it offer a clue to Amelia’s disappearance?

A new family show by ETO, whose other recent productions include the award-winning Laika the Spacedog and Shackleton’s Cat. Running time: 60 minutes, no interval Praise for ETO’s Laika and Shackleton’s Cat:

T R A I N I N G & S K I L L S D E V E LO P M E N T

JUNIOR ARTS COURSES

ADULT DRAMA WORKSHOP

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Structured course in acting skills. Classes divided according to age.

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

Further Summer Activities will be available on the Take Part section of our website from April 2017

Ages 7-15. Saturdays. £50 - £65 per term.

EXAMINATION CLASSES Tuition for exams in a variety of disciplines, including Acting, Verse & Prose, Improvisation, and Oral Communication.

Exams accredited by ATHE.

“I would recommend people to see this opera because it is great and a very dramatic story and gives you a taste of great adventures.

And although the singing is very loud it is awesome!” Theo, age 9

Ages 9 and up. £65 per term.

“I love opera now. What have I been missing?” Callum, age 10

AUDITION TECHNIQUE CLASS

Adults: £10, Under 18s: £5

DIFFERENT

7 session weekly course for those considering applying for Drama School, University or who just want to improve technique.

A new opera for SEND audiences accessible for young families too

Mon 7.30pm-9.30pm. £95 per course.

Friday 2 June, 11am

Romek and Tomek are Polish twins camping with their dog Peaches in the woods. A stranger – Alona – arrives, hungry and hunting for biscuits... Fun, colourful, stimulating and participatory, this opera is suitable for young people with a wide variety of learning and physical needs.

Different builds on ETO’s many successful operas for special needs audiences. It was created by Key Club (a group of young adults with high functioning autism or Asperger syndrome) to be enjoyed by young people of every ability.

AUDITION PREPARATION COURSE 5 session weekly course of exclusive work on audition speeches, with advice on choice of pieces and intensive direction to build confidence and technique.

Thur 7.30pm-9.30pm. £90 per course.

Thursday evenings.

The term fee is £80.

THEATRE SKILLS COURSES 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.

Eastern Lightcraft

A new family opera about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic

Tuesday evenings. The term fee is £80.

THEATRE ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL 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.

Activities take place in Stage Two at the Theatre Royal, or at The Garage, 14 Chapelfield North, Norwich NR2 1NY.

8-16 year olds Mon 21–Fri 26 Aug 2017 Mon-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm Cost: £140 (Siblings 20% discount).

Booking details available on our website from April. theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Tickets: £7.50

Both performances take place in the Peter Wilson Auditorium in Stage Two, located behind the Theatre Royal

To book, call the Box Office on (01603) 63 00 00, or visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

For further information or enrolment forms for all of the above courses, please contact Rachel Lloyd, Stage Two Administrator, on (01603) 598600, email r.lloyd@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, or write to her at Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL.

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NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT Now in its 19th year, this 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 theatre professionals which leads to a musical performance on stage at the Theatre Royal.

The Theatre Royal is an Arts Award Supporter. Attending our performances, or participating in our courses and activities, could contribute towards your Arts Award. Head to the ‘Take Part’ tab on our website where you will find Discover, Explore and Bronze log books which can be completed in your own time, or join our Arts Awards Club on Thursdays at 4pm. Details on website.

“This project has made a seemingly inaccessible art form a source of enjoyment and inspiration for the children. THANK YOU!” Teacher FILM GUIDE We produced a film ‘How to behave at the theatre’ as part of the Theatre Access Project (T.A.P), a partnership between Norwich Theatre Royal and Norse Group. The project was developed to encourage primary schools who do not normally visit the theatre, to see a production and take advantage of the accompanying educational opportunities.

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

Week-long placements can be arranged for students with an evident, 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.

Organised activities in conjunction with visiting companies, such as Matthew Bourne, Northern Ballet, National 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 individuals too.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

“It was an experience that will stay with them forever” Teacher

Norwich Theatre Royal’s Education programme is supported by Arts Council England, Norwich Town Close Estate Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, Geoffrey Watling Charity, Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, Michael Tippett Foundation, Chivers Trust, Ernest Cook Trust, John Jarrold Trust, Norfolk Opera Trust, Norwich Theatre Royal Ambassadors, Julian Claxton Photography and Hollinger Print

For more information, please visit our website: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, click on Take Part, see our Education Newsletter or sign up to our education mailing list by contacting Jason Raper, Education Manager (Schools), on (01603) 598623 or email j.raper@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

WORKSHOPS and EVENTS

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 or via TeacherTube.

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

If you are coming to a show and wish to add educational value to your visit please contact the education department who can guide you on what’s available.

The region’s premier I.T. solutions provider

Victoria Jenkins, Education Manager (Projects), on (01603) 598624 or email v.jenkins@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

“I found it inspiring and hope that you are involved in future school activities” Pupil

“The education department provide a first class service with the staff, children and parents recognised and valued” Teacher

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Get Creative Festival 3 – 13 April 2017 Theatre arts workshops and activities for all ages. Discover and enjoy theatre arts as audiences, as learners or as creators of your own art. Activities are held in our fully accessible Stage Two theatre spaces.

Activities for adults include Physical Theatre, Mask and Movement, and Dramatic Writing.

Family Activities include Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Puppet Making Workshops and Circus Skills.

Activities for children and young people include Unarmed Stage Combat, Capoeira and Poetry Performance.

Limelighters - Drama A chance for anyone over the age of 50 to join in the fun of a theatre workshop and explore the creative arts in a relaxed environment. Workshops run throughout the year, on the third Thursday of the month and are often inspired by the productions at the Theatre Royal.

No previous experience is needed - just come along and enjoy yourself! Activities are held in our fully accessible Stage Two theatre spaces.

Starting May 18th 10am – 12noon

Silver Stage

Theatre Café

Silver Stage is a series of drama workshops over 10 weeks for everyone aged 50+ with an interest in performance and theatre, be it new found, reignited or long-standing. The group is ideal for those who want to feel connected to new people and ideas, develop performance skills and explore theatre techniques. Silver Stage members will benefit, where possible, from the opportunity to engage with visiting companies. Activities are held in our fully accessible Stage Two theatre spaces.

A monthly conversation group for anyone over 18, offering a chance to talk about the work we stage here and theatre across the country. Each session will start with an informal get together. This will lead to a wider group discussion based on a theme for example, a question about the state of British theatre, or a guest speaker either linked to a production, or from the wider arena of theatre. This is essentially a book club but for those people who love the theatre!

Wednesdays: 24th May - 26th July 10am - 12noon with tea break.

The Story Hat Fun and interactive storytelling sessions for children under 5 and their carers. These exciting activities will stimulate the imagination and creativity of everyone involved, whilst developing important communication skills.

Monthly Friday morning sessions, starting in May at the theatre.

Monthly Monday morning sessions, starting in May, 10am to 11.30am.

Further details of all workshops and booking information available on the Take Part section of our website.

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.

For more information, please contact Jason Raper, Education Manager, on (01603) 598623 or email j.raper@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

WELCOME

SPECIAL EFFECTS

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

Some shows may contain strobe lighting or smoke effects.

Please ask the Duty Manager in the foyer for more information.

GETTING HERE Norwich Bus station is a 10 minute walk from the theatre.

Visit www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk to plan your route.

Norwich Railway station is a 20 minute walk from the theatre. For more information on timetables call 0845 600 7245 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk Cycle racks are available outside and opposite the theatre. To plan your route visit www.norwich.cyclestreets.net Please allow plenty of time to park before a performance. The nearest indoor car parks include The Forum and Chapelfield shopping centre. There are also 3 pay & displays nearby: Chantry Road, Assembly House and Chapelfield East. All car parks operate an evening and weekend charge.

Taxis are available from ABC Taxis on 01603 666333. Driving eco-friendly cars within their fleet.

Blue Badge parking is available opposite the theatre in Theatre Street and a drop-off layby can be accessed to the right of the doors on Theatre Street.

Coaches and Minibuses can park at Lower Clarence Road situated behind the Norwich railway station and Harford Park & Ride, situated on the A140 Ipswich Road and A47 junction. Minibuses can also park at surface car parks on Rouen Road and Chantry Road.

For more information call the Box Office on 01603 630000.

LATECOMERS www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

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.

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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 Ben & Holly, Milkshake! Live and Chris & Pui 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) 598623.

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

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

before the performance to say hello and introduce you to others. Meet in either the Circle Lounge or the Targetfollow Room.

For more information, call Melanie McGhee on (01603) 598556 or email m.mcghee@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

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Box Office Details BOOK IN PERSON

RESERVATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DATES FOR BOOKING

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

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

GROUP CONCESSIONS

EXCHANGING TICKETS

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

If you cannot use tickets already paid for, we can exchange them for another performance (7 days notice required).

Alternatively tickets can be offered for resale to personal callers where similar tickets are otherwise unavailable. To exchange or resell tickets, the originals must be returned to the Box Office.

Either service is subject to a handling charge of £2 per ticket. Please note: returned tickets will not be available online - to check if your tickets have sold please contact the Box Office

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 11 April 2017.

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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Friends

Access Information

HUGE SAVINGS FOR FRIENDS

Brochure available on audio tape, in large print and in Braille.

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.

Access guide describing our facilities and services available as a booklet, in large print and to download from our website (visit the Access page).

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

Access to the building

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.

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.

We are happy to look after your dog for you.

For patrons who are blind or partially-sighted:

Full details of benefits, fees and membership categories can be found on the Friends form within the centre pages.

Audio description delivered live during a performance via headsets available from the Welcome Point – we recommend booking in the front Stalls.

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

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 or has a ‘T’ setting) Induction loop Please ensure your hearing aid is loop-enabled or has a ‘T’ setting (not all digital hearing aids come with this setting installed).

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 suited to those with autism and a range of disabilities. Patrons free to move around and make noise during these full-length performances. Contact Box Office to book.

Gangsta Granny Sat 15 July 2017, 10.30am.

Sleeping Beauty Fri 5 Jan 2018, 5.30pm.

Dementia Friendly Performances: A supportive and relaxed environment suited to those living with dementia. Low level lights on throughout, and effects and sound softened to ensure comfort. Contact Box Office to book.

Gilbert & Sullivan concert, Fri 15 Sept 2017, 2pm Discounted tickets: For Signed and Captioned performances, Band A seats are half price for deaf and hard of hearing people plus one companion.

Band A seats at all performances are half price for those registered blind or partially sighted plus one companion.

Wheelchair users plus one companion: Bands A-D half price at all performances.

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Corporate Opportunities

Corporate Partners

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

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

We can work with you to increase your company profile, support your CSR remit or advertise your services to our annual audiences of over 400,000, including 12,500 loyal Friends.

There are four main ways that Norwich Theatre

Royal could be working with your company: by partnering our education and community work; sponsoring a major event; Corporate Club membership for discounts and benefits for your staff and clients; and corporate hospitality.

For further information please contact: Paula Sanchez, Development Director on 01603 598558 or p.sanchez@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

Registered Charity no 262259

The theatre’s quarterly business networking lunch with guest speakers from our theatre programme.

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

Transform Partners

CURRENT CORPORATE CLUB MEMBERS Admin Re

Barclays

Elizabeths The Florist

Lambda Films

Norfolk Country Cottages

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Adnams Southwold

Birketts LLP.

Grant Thornton

Larking Gowen

Norfolk Police Social Club

R G Carter Holdings Ltd

Norse Commercial Services

Rogers and Norton Solicitor

AECOM Professional Services LLP

Broadland Business Park

Hatch Brenner LLP

Leathes Prior Solicitors

Alan Boswell Group

Capita

Howes Percival LLP

Loveday and Partners

North Norfolk Theatre Goers

Savills (UK) Ltd

Almary Green Investments Ltd

City College Norwich

Hugh J Boswell

Lovewell Blake

Norwich Print Solutions

Sinclair International Ltd

Anglia Area Civil Service Sports Council

Computer Service Centre

InTouch Systems

M+A Partners

NPS Property Consultants Ltd

Smith & Pinching

Contract Personnel Ltd

intu Chapelfield

Marsh

Nuffield Health

Steeles Law Solicitors Limited

Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd

Jarrolds

NW Brown Group Ltd

The Forum Trust

Dipple & Conway

Kettle Foods

Mayday Integrated Office Systems

Persimmon Homes

Virgin Money

Price Bailey

Wayne Fleming Associates

Anglian Group PLC Archant Arnolds Keys

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Eastern Voice and Data

KTIB

Mills & Reeve

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