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Sleeping Beauty......................................... Wed 3 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm & Sat 6 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm ...................................................................................................................... Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Around the World in 80 Days.................... Sat 20 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm............ Matthew Piper Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella..................... Sat 3 Mar, 2018, 2.30pm............. Vocaleyes The Kite Runner......................................... Sat 10 Mar, 2018, 2.30pm........... Matthew Piper Legally Blonde........................................... Sat 31 Mar, 2018, 2.30pm........... Caroline Williams Jungle Book.............................................. Sat 14 April, 2018, 2.30pm.......... Caroline Williams Cilla........................................................... Sat 21 April, 2018, 2.30pm.......... Matthew Piper Jersey Boys............................................... Thur 7 June, 2018, 2.30pm.......... Minds Eye - Anne Hornsby Shrek......................................................... Sat 30 June, 2018, 2.30pm.......... Minds Eye - Anne Hornsby Miss Saigon.............................................. Wed 29 Aug, 2018, 2.30pm......... Minds Eye - Anne Hornsby WC Aladdin...................................................... Sat 5 Jan, 2019, 2.30pm.............. Minds Eye - Anne Hornsby .....................................................................................................................

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Sleeping Beauty......................................... Sat 13 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm........... Theatresign - Stacey Green Fat Friends the Musical.............................. Sat 17 Mar, 2018, 2.30pm.......... Theatresign - Karen Ward Welch Jungle Book.............................................. Sat 14 April, 2018, 2.30pm......... Theatresign - Taz Hockaday Shrek......................................................... Sat 30 June, 2018, 2.30pm......... Theatresign - Donna Ruane Grease....................................................... Sat 28 July, 2018, 2.30pm.......... Theatresign - Stacey Green Miss Saigon.............................................. Wed 29 Aug, 2018, 2.30pm........ Theatresign - Donna Ruane Aladdin...................................................... Sun 6 Jan, 2019, 1pm................. Theatresign CAPTIONED:.............................................. ....................................................

Sleeping Beauty......................................... Sun 7 Jan, 2018, 1pm.................

Around the World in 80 Days.................... Wed 17 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm.........

Gallowglass............................................... Thur 22 Feb, 2018, 2.30pm The Kite Runner......................................... Wed 7 Mar, 2018, 2.30pm..........

This House................................................ Thur 10 May, 2018, 2.30pm.......

Jersey Boys............................................... Thur 14 June, 2018, 2.30pm.......

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em...................... Wed 11 July, 2018, 2.30pm........

Agatha Christie’s Love From a Stranger..... Thur 19 July, 2018, 2.30pm........

Grease....................................................... Fri 27 July, 2018, 7pm................

Miss Saigon.............................................. Wed 5 Sept, 2018, 2.30pm.........

Aladdin...................................................... Sun 6 Jan, 2019, 5pm.................

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Sleeping Beauty......................................... Fri 5 Jan, 2018, 5.30pm..............

Aladdin...................................................... Fri 4 Jan, 2019, 5.30pm..............

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Welcome to the Theatre Royal It has never been more important for the arts to remain international in their outlook, so I am delighted to introduce to you a new season at Theatre Royal with a particularly international flavour.

We are hugely excited to be welcoming global dance superstar Carlos Acosta to Norwich for the very first time in 2018. I am delighted that Carlos will bring his new company Acosta Danza, made up of young dancers from his native Cuba, to Norwich and even more thrilled that he will also be dancing alongside them. This will be a very special moment for Theatre Royal, for Norwich and for Norfolk.

More international contemporary dance comes from our partnership with Norfolk & Norwich Festival and the return of internationally-acclaimed Hofesh Shechter’s company with his latest work, Grand Finale.

The Festival line-up at Theatre Royal also features other fantastic international artists Ladysmith Black Mambazo from South Africa and alternative-rock singer-songwriter Ben Folds from America.

Comedy features strongly this season as well, with visits from Stewart Lee, Jon Richardson, David Baddiel, Danny Baker and Ross Noble who will all provide food for thought as well as plenty of laughs.

Other not-to-be-missed performers are Derren Brown, who returns with his Greatest Hits show and the wonderful Sheridan Smith, one of the country’s finest female

actors and musical performers, here for one night as part of a limited tour.

For families, we have the thrilling Cirque Berserk and a new production of The Jungle Book from the Children’s Touring Partnership, makers of Running Wild and Goodnight Mister Tom. We can also now unveil that next year’s Pantomime will be Aladdin.

In other parts of our programme, we’re offering more opportunities to local young people with our Youth Theatre Company’s production of the hugely popular musical Grease and the return of English Youth Ballet with an innovative take on Cinderella, which will provide amazing opportunities for younger ballet dancers.

In Stage Two, following the success of our first Creative Matters season in September, our next season in January focuses on men’s mental health in partnership with Norfolk County Council, with a mix of performance, film, workshops and discussion. It’s a critically important issue and we hope to be able to engage a wide range of people in an environment of discussion, exploration and support.

Stephen Crocker Chief Executive

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Relaxed performance: Fri 5 Jan 5.30pm Especially suited to those with autism.

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THE MUSICAL

JULES VERNE’S

TOP Hat

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Friends & Corporate Club:

Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 January

Half price first night

The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout, as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London to the exotic subcontinent and the Wild West in a race against the clock.

Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed - Thur eves and mats

This high-speed, globe-trotting comedy sees a hugely talented cast of 8 play over 125 characters in this imaginative, high-spirited escapade including six trains, five boats, four fights, three dances, two circus acts and an elephant!

Bands C & D £9 Wed mat

Suitable for ages 7+.

Group Rates: Wed - Thur eves

a) £21

b) £19

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Schools:

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Over 60s Special Price:

d) £16.50

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Captioned Performance: Wed 17 Jan, 2.30pm

Audio Described: Sat 20 Jan, 2.30pm

Monday 22 - Saturday 27 January Following the sell-out success of the West End run and UK tour, the Norfolk & Norwich Operatic Society is proud to bring the style and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age to the Theatre Royal stage in one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Based on the magical Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers screwball musical comedy film of the same name, Top Hat is packed with Irving Berlin’s greatest hits, including Cheek to Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie and Tails, Let’s Face the Music and Dance and Puttin’ on the Ritz. It tells the story of Broadway star Jerry Travers and his pursuit of society girl Dale Tremont, as they dance their way across Europe.

With colourful costumes, dazzling dance routines and riotous romantic comedy, Top Hat will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Sun 1pm7.30pm, & 4pm, Mon 11am Eves Mats Wed&&2pm Sat 2.30pm Adults: b) £00.00 c) £16.50 c) £00 a) £23.50 a) £00.00b) £20

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Friday 2 - Saturday 3 February

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Richard Alston Dance Company is an avidly followed UK dance company with some of the world’s finest dancers. It returns with a full programme of works including a brand new piece by Associate Choreographer Martin Lawrance which will receive its world premiere at the Theatre Royal.

The programme also includes Carnaval, a brand new piece by Alston performed to Schumann’s music of the same name. These evocative piano pieces describe different aspects of Schumann’s complicated personality. The music is played live by outstanding pianist Jason Ridgway and the costumes are by BAFTA Award winning designer Fotini Dimou.

Finally, Gypsy Mixture, a great Alston favourite has been newly revived for the first time in a decade.

With exhilarating dancing to the infectious music of Romanian and Macedonian gypsy bands this dance will lift your spirits and quicken your pulse.

Under 25s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 all perfs

‘As tellingly musical as any choreographer alive.’

New York Times, February 2017

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★★★★★ ‘The Alston artists are exhilarating to watch.’

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Financial Times, June 2017

Pre-Performance Talk:

Eves 7.30pm

will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre on Friday 2 February at 6.30pm. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance from the Box Office.

a) £21.50

b) £19.50

c) £17

d) £14

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Gypsy Mixture. Dancers Monique Jonas and Liam Riddick. Photo by Tom Bowles

WE’V E TRANSF ORM ED INTO A BEAU TIF UL NEW SWAN!

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DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO GROW UP WITH A BOYBAND? Tuesday 6 - Saturday 17 February Written by award winning writer Tim Firth, THE BAND is a beautiful story for anyone who grew up with a boyband and how those songs became the soundtrack to their lives.

For five 16 year old girls in 1992, the band is everything. 25 years on, we are reunited with this group of friends as they try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting their heroes.

Featuring the music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs include Never Forget, Back For Good, A Million Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine and Rule the World and starring the winners from the BBC’s Let it Shine, Five to Five.

THE BAND is now the fastest selling musical theatre tour of all time. Don’t miss your chance to see this breathtaking brand new production first before it hits London’s West End.

Mon-Thur & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Thur 8th 2.30pm a) £49.50 b) £39.50 c) £29.50 d) £19.50 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Groups 10+: Bands A & B £5 OFF e) £8

Mon - Thur & Fri 5pm

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Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 February Tuesday 27 February - Saturday 3 March

A world stage premiere from the pen of one of the world’s greatest thriller writers.

Following the sold-out and critical success of The Red Shoes and Sleeping Beauty, New Adventures return to Norwich Theatre Royal with one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella – a thrilling and evocative love story set in London during the Second World War.

When Sandor snatched little Joe from the path of a London tube train, he was quick to make clear the terms of the rescue. “I saved your life”, he told the homeless youngster, “so your life belongs to me now”.

Sandor began to tell him a fairy tale: an ageing prince, a kidnapped princess, a missed rendezvous... But what did this mysterious story have to do with Sandor? Joe only understood his own role - he was a Gallowglass, the servant of a chief...

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Starring Paul Opacic (Bad Girls/Emmerdale/Hollyoaks), Richard Walsh (London’s Burning), Karen Drury (Brookside), Dean Smith (Last Tango in Halifax/Waterloo Road), Eva Sayer (Crucible of the Vampire) and Rachael Hart (Apple Tree House).

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur mat

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed - Thur eves

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Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by Over 60s Special Price: the horrors of the Blitz.

Band A £6 OFF Tues- Thur eves Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella takes the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score, and the sights and sounds of war-torn London, with surround sound designed by Paul Groothuis, and a specially commissioned recording of a 60 piece orchestra, Lez Brotherston’s Olivier Award winning designs and lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin.

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b) £37.50

c) £29.50

d) £25.50

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Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues-Thur eves and Thur mat

Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves

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Audio Described Performance: Sat 3 Mar, 2.30pm

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HT EIG R! E W VE TH I S O

KAY MELLOR’S DIRECT FROM WEST END ‘an enthralling tale beautifully told’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

THE MUSICAL

by NICK LLOYD WEBBER Music

Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by

Khaled Hosseini

Directed by Giles Croft

THE INDEPENDENT

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Monday 5 - Saturday 10 March “There is a way to be good again”

Friends & Corporate Club:

Following an outstanding West End run, this unforgettable theatrical tour de force comes to Norwich Theatre Royal.

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan nor Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.

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b) £26

c) £22.50

Half price first night

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed & Thur perfs

Group Rates: Tues - Thur

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Audio Described: d) £21

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Sat 10 Mar, 2.30pm

Captioned Performance: Wed 7 Mar, 2.30pm

starring

JODIE PRENGER SAM BAILEY NATASHA HAMILTON NATALIE ANDERSON KEVIN KENNEDY Monday 12 - Saturday 17 March

Photo: Jay Brooks

‘The Kite Runner soars...Very moving - you would have to be made of stone not to be deeply affected’

The hit TV show Fat Friends from award-winning Kay Mellor is bursting onto the stage in a brand new musical.

Packed full of warmth, love and weight loss, this new stage show reunites our favourite foodie friends in an eagerly anticipated musical brimming with hope, humour and heart.

Fat Friends The Musical features an All-Star cast including West End favourite and winner of the BBC’s I’d Do Anything, Jodie Prenger, X Factor winner Sam Bailey, Atomic Kitten’s pop sensation Natasha Hamilton, star of Emmerdale and Wicked Natalie Anderson, and Coronation Street legend Kevin Kennedy, with music

by Nick Lloyd Webber.

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Wed Mat: a) £35.50 b) £32.50 c) £19.50 d) £18 e) £8 Mon-Thur & Sat mat: a) £40.50 b) £36 c) £27.50 d) £23 e) £8 Fri & Sat eves: a) £44 b) £40.50 c) £34.50 d) £28.50 e) £8 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £6 OFF first night

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

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues-Thur eves WC

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Signed Performance:

Sat 17 Mar, 2.30pm

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

CONCERTS

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

Saturday 24 March 2018, 7.30pm

Sunday 15 April 2018, 7.30pm

EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Soloist: Director:

Martin Roscoe Eva Stegemann

Conductor: Petr Altrichter Soloist: Pavel Kolesnikov

Bach

Brandenburg Concerto no.3

Schubert Symphony No. 8 (The Unfinished)

Mozart

Piano Concerto K.414 A major (Martin Roscoe)

Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 5 (The Emperor)

Vivaldi

Four Seasons

Dvorak Symphony No. 9 (The New World)

Monday 19 - Tuesday 20 March

Three of the greatest composers of all time in a dynamic and crowd-pleasing programme.

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents these Ellen Kent productions with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

a) £25

b) £25

c) £19

d) £19

Dazzling piano alongside majestic and lyrical symphonies.

a) £36 b) £36 c) £22 d) £22 e) £8

e) £8

Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA (Mon 19) Sung in Italian with English surtitles A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta. The musical highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. Starring the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova* and the Korean soprano Maria HeeJung Kim*

“Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear-jerking” Liverpool Echo Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY (Tues 20) Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Winner of The Best Opera Award Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards

The heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant, featuring exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the Over 60s Special Price: unforgettable Love Duet. Starring the Korean soprano Maria HeeJung Bands A & B £6 OFF all perfs Kim* and the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*

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“Stunning and emotionally charged” Cardiff Morning Star Eves 7.30pm a) £36.50 16

*Cast may be subject to change

b) £34.50

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c) £28.50

d) £23

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24 MARCH, 6.30pm Theatre Royal auditorium

Bands C & D £6 OFF all perfs

Groups Rates:

15 APRIL, 6.30pm Stage Two auditorium

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Monday 26 - Saturday 31 March

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Starring Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell in BBC’s EastEnders) as Paulette Bonafonte, Lucie Jones (Eurovision UK representative 2017, other Musical Theatre credits include Rent, Les Miserables, Ghost, We Will Rock You) as Elle Woods, and Bill Ward (James Barton in Emmerdale, Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street) as Professor Callahan.

The smash hit Broadway and West End Musical based on the best loved movie follows sorority sister Elle Woods who, after being dumped, puts down the credit cards and picks up the books to bag herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back.

Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, and with the support of her new friends she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable.

This all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is totally what you want, so bend and snap up your tickets today!

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

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A&B £5 OFF Tues-Thur perfs

Under 18s Special Price: Bands

A&B £5 OFF Tues-Thur perfs

Group Rates: Tues - Thur perfs

see page 67 for further information

Audio Described: Sat 31 Mar, 2.30pm

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The Snow Maiden Swan Lake Romeo & Juliet

‘Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.’

Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

Noel Coward

Make the most of winter and book a short break to Norfolk.

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Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 April The acclaimed ballet company returns, and for 2018 will merge traditional and digital worlds set against a dynamic colourful backdrop sprinkled with magical special effects.

The Snow Maiden Monday 2 April at 7.30pm The exquisite Snow Maiden plays innocently amongst the dancing snowflakes in the enchanted Land of Frost. Based on a traditional folk-tale, this vivid ballet, with music by Tchaikovsky, follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. Captivated by the colourful village, she ventures too far and is swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal. When finally she surrenders herself completely and warms to love, her heart melts in a tragic embrace.

Swan Lake Tuesday 3 April at 2.30pm & 7.30pm The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

Romeo & Juliet Wednesday 4 April at 7.30pm Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is accompanied by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.

Over 60s Special Price:

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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST THEATRE-CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!

A Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production of

By JESSICA SWALE Music by JOE STILGOE Based on the stories by RUDYARD KIPLING Directed by MAX WEBSTER

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An exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, The Jungle Book, comes to life in this colourful new show brought to you by the team behind Goodnight Mister Tom and Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild.

Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 April Direct from the West End and showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of Circus by bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular created especially for the theatre.

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen. Featuring the world’s most hair-raising circus act the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’. Don’t miss this Easter holiday treat!

Loved as a wild and fun tale of family, belonging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling.

Friends & Corporate Club:

Suitable for 6+

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Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a boy raised by wolves in the jungle.

With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and learns the law of the jungle

Half price first night

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £7 OFF Wed - Thur

Over 60s Special Price

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Under 16s Special Price: Bands A - D £8 OFF all perfs

This unforgettable adventure is adapted by the Olivier Award-winning Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn), features live music on stage created by Joe Bands A & B £7 OFF Thur mat Stilgoe and is directed by Max Webster (The Lorax, The Old Vic). Suitable Group Rates: Wed - Thur for 6+

Eves 7.30pm, Fri 2pm, Sat 2pm & 5pm

Over 60s Special Price:

Tues, Fri & Sat 7pm, Wed to Sat 2.30pm

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Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April

b) £26

c) £20

d) £19

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e) £10

Bands A & B £5 OFF first night

Bands A & B £8 OFF Fri 2pm

Group Rates: All perfs

see page 67 for further information

see page 67 for further information

a) £23

b) £21

c) £19

d) £16.50

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e) £10

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HHHHH ‘KARA LILY HAYWORTH IS A SUPERSTAR... ...YOU’LL LAUGH, CRY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. CILLA THE MUSICAL IS SIMPLY FLAWLESS’

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‘A 24 CARAT CELEBRATION OF CILLA BLACK AND HER LASTING LEGACY. EXCILLA-RATING’ WIRRAL GLOBE

CILLA - THE MUSICAL is a spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of Cilla Black, by BAFTA award winner, Jeff Pope (Philomena, Little Boy Blue).

LIVERPOOL ECHO

BILL KENWRIGHT & LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

The story follows the extraordinary life of the ordinary teenage girl from Liverpool, Priscilla White, and her rocky, yet incredible, rise to fame. The musical score is the ultimate soundtrack to the ’60s, including Cilla’s greatest hits Anyone Who Had A Heart, Alfie and Something Tells Me, The Beatles’ Twist And Shout, California Dreamin’ by The Mamas And The Papas, and many more.

BAFTA AWARD WINNING

JEFF POPE’S

THE MUSICAL

KARA LILY HAYWORTH plays Cilla. Following weeks of open auditions countrywide, Kara fought off thousands of hopefuls to be cast as Cilla in the first ever musical about the star’s life. Executive Producer and Cilla’s son, Robert Willis, said of Kara: “I knew she was the one my mum would have wanted!”. In the role of Brian Epstein is TV and stage favourite ANDREW LANCEL, best known for his portrayal of Frank Foster in Coronation Street.

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Main Photograph: Rex Features

‘HAS THE AUDIENCE ON ITS FEET, AND DOES HER MEMORY PROUD’ MARK SHENTON · THE STAGE DIRECTED BY

BILL KENWRIGHT

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER LIGHTING

BOB TOMSON ROBERT WILLIS

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DESIGN GARY McCANN NICK RICHINGS SOUND DAN SAMSON

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

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed & Thur mats

Under 18s Special Price:

Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 April

Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed - Thur eves

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

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

Mats: a) £37.50 Eves: a) £42.50

b) £32 b) £36

c) £27.50 c) £31

d) £23 d) £26

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HethersettOld Hall School Independent day school for girls 3-18 and boys 3-11 with boarding for girls from 9

DENIS LAWSON

NIGEL HAVERS

Discover the difference...

STEPHEN TOMPKINSON

‘YOU’LL ROAR WITH LAUGHTER’ New York Post

Monday 23 - Saturday 28 April David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers present the Old Vic Production of ART written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton Hethersett Old Hall School is a small, high-achieving independent school with excellent facilities, set in sixteen acres of beautiful grounds.

Why not come and see for yourself?

Our Registrar, Linda Jones, will be pleased to arrange a personal tour for your family.

From Nursery to Sixth Form...come and see what makes our school unique www.hohs.co.uk I enquiries@hohs.co.uk I 01603 810390

Three men. Three friends. One white painting.

ART is the WINNER of Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other Friends & Corporate Club: major world theatre award. ART is a masterpiece.

Half price first night

‘ART IS A PHENOMENON’ The Times

Over 60s Special Price:

Contains some strong language

Bands A & B £8 OFF mats

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) £35

b) £31

c) £27

ON SALE NOW See back page for dates tickets go on sale

d) £21

e) £8

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues - Thur eves

Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves

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Gianni Schicchi, photo: Richard Hubert Smith

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DANIEL O’DONNELL

Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 May Mozart’s THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (Thur 3 & Fri 4) Sung in English with surtitles visible from all seats

Monday 30 April - Tuesday 1 May

An energetic new production of one of the world’s most beloved operas. Figaro and Susanna must overcome every obstacle put in their way by Count Almaviva and his cronies before they can finally be married. Blanche McIntyre (Tosca, 2017) returns to direct this most warm-hearted of operas.

We are delighted to welcome back Daniel on his latest tour, supported by his exciting new band and special guest Mary Duff.

Friends & Corporate Club:

PLEASE NOTE ON SALE DATES:

Daniel has now reached the UK Artist Albums Chart with more than 37 albums and has amassed thirty one Top 30 albums over the course of his THUR 23 NOV career. Daniel has also achieved eight number one hits in the UK music Gold Friends & Corporate Club video/dvd charts over that period.

booking opens 9.30am

He has received an honorary MBE from Queen Elizabeth II, appeared on FRI 24 NOV Top of the Pops, had his life celebrated on This Is Your Life, and been a Friends booking opens 9.30am contestant on the 2015 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

SAT 25 NOV

Eves 7.30pm

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b) £45

c) £45

d) £45

Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

e) 10

Bands A & B £10 OFF Sat eve

Puccini’s IL TABARRO & GIANNI SCHICCHI (Sat 5) Sung in Italian with English surtitles visible from all seats

Public booking in person opens 9.30am Public phone and online booking opens 10am

SAVER SCHEME:

These two one-act operas could hardly be more different: the first is a Buy a full price ticket for Figaro moody romance ending in a grotesque murder on a barge in Paris, (Bands A&B) and get £10 off the and the second is a sparkling comedy about a family inheritance in same price ticket for the Puccini Florence. First performed in 2011 to great acclaim, this double bill double bill shows Puccini at his finest as a master of theatre that speaks Group Rates: all perfs to the heart. see page 67 for further HHHHH HHHH information The Independent Sunday Express

Eves 7.30pm a) £37.50

b) £31

Daily Telegraph Mail on Sunday The Times (2011 reviews)

c) £23.50

d) £19

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Pre-Performance Talks: e) £10

will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre (6.30pm).

Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office when booking.

Gypsy Mixture, photo: Chris Nash

He is the only artist to score at least one hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 30 year span and in doing so, he has outshone everyone from Michael Jackson and Madonna to U2 and the Rolling Stones. His latest album Back Home Again, released in March 2017, entered the UK Artist Albums Artist chart at No. 10.

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WITH US YOUR PROPERTY AND BUSINESS TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Following sell-out runs at the National Theatre and in the West End this extraordinarily prescient play takes on a new importance in the current political climate. Are we in the midst of a political revolution?

Can the country stay united?

Roll back to 1974. The corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. In this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread.

James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs. Directed by Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall), This House gives us a timely, moving and often amusing insight into the workings of British politics.

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

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

b) £26

c) £22.50

d) £21

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

e) £8

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

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

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Thur mat & Wed - Thur eves

Group Rates: Wed - Thur eves and mats see page 67 for further information Captioned Performance: Thur 10 May, 2.30pm

Photos of previous cast

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a) £32 b) £28 c) £24 d) £18 e) £8

Tuesday 15 May, 7.30pm HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY

GRAND FINALE

After the success of Political Mother at the Festival in 2015, we are delighted to welcome back internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter with his latest work, Grand Finale, a spectacularly bold and ambitious new piece featuring 10 dancers and six musicians.

Grand Finale is at once comic, bleak and beautiful, evoking a world at odds with itself, full of anarchic energy and violent comedy. Filtering this irrepressible spirit, Shechter creates a vision of a world in freefall: part gig, part dance, part theatre and wholly original

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Recommended for ages 13+

“One of the British dance scene’s hottest properties, the creator of works that are full of raw, visceral energy, set to blasting percussive scores that he composes himself.”

New York Times Performance contains harmless smoke effects, loud music and flashing lights a) £26 b) £22 c) £18 d) £12 e) £8 Produced by Hofesh Shechter Company and commissioned by Georgia Rosengarten.

Our Commissioning Partners are Sadler’s Wells, Théâtre de la Ville-Paris/La Villette-Paris and Brighton Dome and Festival.

Wednesday 16 May, 7.30pm

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO + Support A welcome return to Norwich Theatre Royal for one of the world’s greatest and most distinctive groups.

For over fifty years the legendary a cappella male choir have invoked the soul of South Africa with their intricate rhythms and harmonies and powerful, uplifting songs.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo shot to global stardom after featuring on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, and have been touring the world ever since. Their Grammy-nominated 2016 album Walking in the Footsteps of our Fathers honours their past as well as their future with joy, pride and passion radiating from every bar.

“Truly great singing, balancing soulful ballads and traditional dance songs with exquisite and perfectly timed harmony work” The Guardian

Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm

BEN FOLDS

Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.

Throughout his career, he has created an enormous body of genre-bending musical art that includes pop albums as the front man for Ben Folds Five, multiple solo rock albums, as well as unique collaborative records with artists from Sara Bareilles and Regina Spektor, to Weird Al and William Shatner.

Folds delivers a high-energy performance using the intimacy of just a piano, in a concert that will include some of his best-loved songs.

HHHHH “An evening of perfect entertainment effortless, platinum pop" Liverpool Echo

a) £28 b) £28 c) £24 d) £18 e) £8

Booking opens Thursday 23 November at 9.30am

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“I was sure about sending my daughter from the day we went to visit. She just got stuck in and loved it – there’s always such a good atmosphere.”

“My daughter actively relishes every day and can’t stop talking about all the things she has learned.”

Friday 25 - Saturday 26 May Set in the glamorous era of 1950s Hollywood movies, this lavish production draws its inspiration from the film star Grace Kelly who met Prince Rainier of Monaco at a press party and later married him.

Cinderella is a seamstress on a film set and the Fairy Godmother is her late mother - a former movie star of the 1930s. Her wicked sisters are Hollywood starlets competing with each other for starring film roles.

The Prince meets Cinderella at the press party but at midnight she flees from the scene leaving a sparkly silver pointe-shoe as the only clue to her identity.

The music unusually combines Shostakovich jazz suites with tunes from Hollywood films Tea for Two, Chinatown and Dancing in the Dark. This promises to be a dazzling production with stunningly striking costumes and wonderful dancing, with international principals in the leading roles.

NORWICH HIGH PREP SCHOOL & NURSERY FOR GIRLS AGED 3 TO 11

Celebrating its 20th anniversary year, English Youth Ballet’s policy is to perform full length ballets outside London, and to give young dancers the chance to perform in a professional setting.

Auditions for Cinderella in Hollywood will be held on Tuesday 6 February 2018 at Sprowston Community High School, Cannerby Lane, Norwich NR7 8NE. Audition times: For those aged 8 – 11, 5pm-6.30pm; and for those aged 12 – 18, 7pm-8.30pm.

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

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

Under 18s Special Price:

For an audition pack and registration form, please contact Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs English Youth Ballet, info@englishyouthballet.co.uk, (01689) 856747.

Over 60s Special Price:

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d) £16.50

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e) £10

Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs

Group Rates: Fri 7.30pm See page 67 for info

At our modern Prep School and Nursery, we believe that learning is the ultimate adventure. We are committed to providing an unrivalled educational experience that puts girls first. We cherish each girl, nurturing their ideas and helping them to become the best possible version of themselves.

To find out more about our high-quality, all-encompassing education for girls or to book a personalised tour and taster session, contact our Registrar by calling 01603 453 265 or emailing admissions@nor.gdst.net 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich NR2 2HU www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

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Around the World Around the World Around the World Around the World Around the World

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Cinderella Cinderella

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Fat Friends The Musical Fat Friends The Musical Fat Friends The Musical Fat Friends The Musical Fat Friends The Musical Fat Friends The Musical Sarah Millican La Traviata Madama Butterfly Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Country Night Stewart Lee EU Chamber Orchestra

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Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde

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English Touring Opera English Touring Opera English Touring Opera Stella School of Dance

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This House This House This House This House This House

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Cinderella in Hollywood Cinderella in Hollywood Britten Sinfonia

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Acosta Danza

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Acosta Danza David Baddiel

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Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys

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Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys That’ll Be The Day

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Derren Brown Derren Brown Derren Brown Derren Brown Derren Brown Rhythm of the Dance

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Shrek Shrek Shrek Shrek Shrek

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Love from a Stranger Love from a Stranger Love from a Stranger Love from a Stranger Love from a Stranger

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Acosta Danza DEBUT

Photo: Johan Persson

Thursday 31 May - Friday 1 June Following an exceptional career as a ballet star, international dance icon Carlos Acosta launches his brand new company, Acosta Danza.

Based in Havana, the company is made up of the best dancers Cuba has to offer who have trained in both ballet and contemporary dance styles. They will perform new and existing pieces by Cuban choreographers who have rarely been seen outside the country, and commission new pieces from international choreographers who will take inspiration from their iconic nation.

For their UK tour, in which Acosta himself makes a guest appearance, they will perform works by Cuban choreographer Marianela Boán, UK-based Jorge Crecis, Spanish dance-maker Goyo Montero, New York City Ballet resident choreographer Justin Peck and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

“The line-up of dancers is versatile and very impressive indeed” The Times “Its 14 dancers have already gelled into a bright, formidable force”

The Guardian

Co-produced with The Movement, Festspielhaus St Pölten and New York City Center

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‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

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Tuesday 5 - Saturday 16 June The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is working its way back to Norwich!

This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide.

Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (The Sunday Express) you will simply never forget.

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A&B £5 OFF Mon - Thur

Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences - parental guidance advised.

Under

18s Special Price:

Bands A&B £5 OFF Mon - Thur

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed 6th, Thur 7th, Sat 9th, Thur 14th & Sat 16th 2.30pm

THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

Mon - Thur & midweek mats: a) £46 b) £39.50 c) £30 d) £26 e) £8 Fri & Sat perfs: a) £50 b) £44.50 c) £37.50 d) £27 e) £8 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

Group Rates: Mon - Thur

see page 67 for further information

Audio Described: Thur 7 June, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: 41 Thur 14 June, 2.30pm

“it’s better to know us and not need us than to need us and not know us!”

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 June Directed by Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman Direct from the West End, the multi-award winning master of mind-control and psychological illusion returns to amaze, astonish and enthral audiences with his latest smash hit show.

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Bringing together a collection of the very best of his work, Derren Brown: Underground promises a jaw-dropping experience of magical genius and epic showmanship not to be missed.

Grab this opportunity to see Derren perform some of his favourite work, live on stage.

Book now, as tickets will sell out fast! Not suitable for under 12s.

Eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Tues - Thur a) £39.50 Fri & Sat a) £45

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‘A MONSTER HIT’ Sunday Telegraph

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‘SHREK-TACULAR’ Sunday Telegraph

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Tuesday 26 June - Sunday 8 July

Following a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, the smash hit blockbuster is back – and larger than life!

Based on the story and characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all-singing, alldancing, must-see musical comedy.

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues – Fri Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing lovesick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an Under 18s Special Price: irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues - Fri delight audiences of all ages!

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Reviews and images from original London and UK tour companies. Shrek the Musical © 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Production photography: Helen Maybanks.

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‘SLICK, INVENTIVE, COLOURFUL’

Written & Directed by Guy Unsworth Based on the TV series by Raymond Allen

Everyone’s favourite 1970s classic TV comedy, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is back with Joe Pasquale starring as the loveable accident-prone Frank Spencer, Sarah Earnshaw as his wife Betty and Susie Blake as his disapproving Mother-in-Law, Mrs Fisher.

The most successful sitcom of the decade gave us the hapless Frank and his long-suffering wife Betty with catchphrases galore and a neverending list of disasters with roller-skating escapades and runaway chickens.

Friends & Corporate Club : Half price first night

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat

Joe Pasquale is one of the hardest working and top-selling live comedians in British comedy today. He exploded onto our tellies in New Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues-Thur eves Faces and went on to win I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and host The Price is Right. And Susie Blake’s career includes Wicked, Blithe Spirit and The Victoria Wood Show.

Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves

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d) £19

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Captioned Performance: Wed 11 July, 2.30pm

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 July A whirlwind romance with a handsome and charming stranger sweeps Cecily Harrington off her feet and she recklessly abandons her old life to settle in the remote and blissful surroundings of a country cottage.

However, her newfound love is not all that he seems…

Electric with suspense and with a shocking twist, this edge-ofyour-seat, rarely seen thriller by the UK’s greatest crime writer is rediscovered in a brand new production by Lucy Bailey (Gaslight, Dial M for Murder), designed by Mike Britton.

b) £23

c) £21

d) £20

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Half price first night

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur 2.30pm

Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed-Thur eves

Group Rates: Wed - Thur eves

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £26.50

Friends & Corporate Club:

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Captioned Performance: Thur 19 July, 2.30pm

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Wednesday 25 - Saturday 28 July It’s 1959 and the teenagers of Rydell High are back at school after their summer break. The duck-tailed, hot-rodding boys, and the gum-snapping, hip-shaking girls conjure up the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.

Head greaser Danny and good girl Sandy try to relive the Summer Lovin’ of their holiday romance, whilst the rest of the gang sing and dance their way through You’re The One That I Want, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and more.

Grease is one of the most popular musicals ever written and is given a new production here by the members of Norwich Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre Company for the start of the summer holidays.

Suitable 8+ Hopelessly Devoted To You, You’re The One That I Want, Sandy and Grease used by arrangement with Robert Stigwood.

Grease is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorised performance materials are supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 122-124 Regent Street, 3rd floor, London W1B 5SA. www.theatricalrights.co.uk Performance and rehearsal musical tracks provided by Sponsored by Right On Cue Services. www.rightoncueservices.com Shell UK Ltd

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £14

b) £14

c) £12

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs

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Bands T A & B £2 OFF all perfs

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Sat 28 July, 2.30pm d) £12

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“THE GREATEST MUSICAL OF ALL TIME” Daily Mail Express and Star

Wednesday 15 August - Saturday 15 September Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical MISS SAIGON is embarking on a major UK Tour. A recent smash hit in the West End and currently playing on Broadway, this epic production with a company of 60 lands in Norwich, August 2018.

CAMERON MACKINTOSH PRESENTS

In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.

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Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mats

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mats

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Sunday 3 December, 7pm

THE RAF IN CONCERT

American Legends

To mark the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, the Royal Air Force’s finest musicians will perform a Stars & Stripes flavoured musical tribute to their fellow aviators. With Big Band numbers from the swing era, Rock & Roll, Motown and classics from the Great American Songbook, including Send in the Clowns, Hoe Down, Stars & Stripes March and I Left My Heart in San Francisco.

Monday 18 December, 7.30pm

Thursday 4 January, 7.30pm

Transporting you on a musical journey from Sun Studios, the movie years, 1968 comeback and a stunning concert years finale. Starring the official No. 1 Elvis tribute show performer, multi-award winning Rob Kingsley.

Recreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables present a blockbusting two hour show, now established as the UK’s favourite musical theatre concert.

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

a) £22.50 b) £20.50 c) £19.50 d) £18.50 e) £7

Monday 29 January 7.30pm

Tuesday 30 January, 7.30pm

A VISION OF ELVIS

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

a) £26 b) £23 c) £23 d) £19 e) £8 Groups 10+: Bands A-D 10% off

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Sunday 28 January, 3pm & 7.30pm

BRENDAN COLE All Night Long

Guitar Greats

Brendan Cole takes to the stage to wow audiences in Norwich for a second time with his latest spectacular production, All Night Long. If you missed this sensational show in 2017, or can’t wait to see it again, this is your chance. Live music, stunning special effects and Brendan’s own dazzling choreography and charm make this an unforgettable night.

Concessions apply to all highlighted performances

Paying tribute to many of the world’s all time guitar greats, The Classic Rock Show’s world class musicians power through a celebration of the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Eric Clapton, Angus Young (AC/DC) plus many more.

A musical journey through two and a half hours of foot-stomping fun, a) £38.50 b) £33 c) £29 d) £29 e) £8 culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel.

Over 60s/Under 18s Special Price: Bands A-D £2 OFF WC Group Rates: All highlighted perfs see page 67 for further info T P Signed Performance: Sun 6 Jan, 1pm

a) £24 b) £24 c) £19 d) £16.50 e) £7

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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.

A unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a Yorkshire pit village 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

Captioned Perf:

Sun 6 Jan, 5pm

Relaxed performance: Fri 4 Jan 5.30pm Especially suited to those with autism.

Further details on page 69 Book in person or by phone on 01603 630000

Highlighted in Black

a) £22.50

b) £20

All other performances

a) £24.50

b) £22

c) £16.50 d) £14

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POCAHONTAS

Michala Jane School of Dance A gripping and action-packed show for all the family with a dazzling cast of 200+ multi-talented performers of all ages who will blow you away in this spectacular musical theatre show. Featuring stunning showstopping dance routines, anthemic and spine-tingling songs, delivered with enthralling and bewitching drama. a) £17.50 b) £15.50 c) £13 d) £10.50 e) £7

Sunday 4 March, 7.30pm

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Taking you on a magical ride through three decades of classic hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, Saving All My Love and many more.

Featuring a sensational line-up of musicians together with a breathtaking powerhouse performance in the spirit of Whitney. a) £24.50 b) £22 c) £19.50 d) £19.50 e) £7

Wednesday 21 March, 7.30pm

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC 40th Anniversary Rumours Album Tour

A brand new show performing the iconic Rumours album note for note in its entirety. A unique opportunity for fans old and new to rediscover the songs that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s status as one of the most loved bands of all time. a) £24.50 b) £24.50 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7

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Sunday 8 April, 7.30pm

FAST LOVE

A Tribute to George Michael Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in this all new production. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, Outside, Jesus To A Child, and many more. Relive the passion, the flair, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation.

Sunday 22 April, 7.30pm

SHERIDAN IN CONCERT

Sunday 29 April, 7.30pm

HALFWAY TO PARADISE The Billy Fury Story

BAFTA and Olivier Award winning performer Sheridan Smith visits Norwich on her debut UK tour, following the release of her brand new self-titled album, Sheridan.

Previously starring in Funny Girl and Legally Blonde, Sheridan is no stranger to the stage. a) £57.50 b) £47.50 c) £37.50 d) £37.50 e) £10

His own all original Fury’s Tornados are re-united with Billy once more, with the aid of fabulous new screen footage, during this electric and emotional show.

With the sensational Colin Gold as Fury (“A voice blessed by heaven” Brian Matthew). Introduced onscreen

by Lisa Voice (Billy’s long-time partner). a) £23 b) £21.50 c)£20.50 d) £18.50 e) £10

This show is not affiliated with or endorsed by George Michael or his estate.

a) £26 b) £25 c) £24 d) £22 e) £10

ON SALE NOW Friday 23 March, 7.30pm

STEWART LEE Thursday 22 March, 7.30pm

A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

Recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.

Content Provider

Back by popular demand after a sell-out show in Norwich in January 2017, Stewart Lee returns with his acclaimed show Content Provider.

“The most consistently funny show of his brilliant career … I laughed till it hurt.”

HHHHH The Times

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades: “Characteristically twisty and from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, frequently brilliant” Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, don’t miss HHHH The Guardian this incredible celebration of the very “The delusional ravings of a man best of country music. who has lost his way in the world” a) £25 b) £25 c) £25 d) £25 e) £8 HHHHH Mail on Sunday

a) £22 b) £22 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7 16+

Sunday 6 May, 2.30pm & 7pm

Sunday 20 May, 7.30pm

Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 May, 8pm

Stella School of Dance

Rhythm of the Night

Old Man

The 5 world-class illusionists that make up the Champions Of Magic return to the UK for their 6th national tour following sold out shows, rave reviews and a run in London’s West End.

An uplifting and inspiring production featuring pupils from this local dance school. A memorable show, with striking routines and sensational costumes, suitable for the whole family.

With over 20 million online views between them, this cast of Britain’s top magicians includes international award winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring grand illusions.

a) £18.50 b) £16 c) £14 d) £11 e) £10

Two of Strictly’s favourite dancers, with a high intensity night of Latin and Ballroom numbers. Oti is fondly remembered for her pairing with Danny Mac, and their perfect score of 40 in the Samba. Ian is a regular on our screens, with the spin-off programme on BBC 2, It Takes Two. They are both previous finalists on the hit BBC show.

Sunday 1 April, 7.30pm

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC

LIGHTS,CAMERA, ACTION!

IAN WAITE & OTI MABUSE

a) £26.50 b) £26.50 c) £24.50 d) £24.50 e) £10

The British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats is now a husband and father, has seen the UK vote to leave the EU, and watched the rise of Donald Trump – which leaves him asking one question: why can no one else alive correctly load a dishwasher? 14+ a) £21.50 b) £21.50 c) £21.50 d) £21.50 e) £10

Witness the impossible, including disappearances, levitation, teleportation and a heart stopping finale, all presented with lighting and special effects to rival the biggest theatrical spectacles. 5+ a) £30 b) £28.50 c) £25.50 d) £25.50 e) £8

Sunday 27 May, 7.30pm

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES 4&5

Britten Sinfonia with Thomas Adès A return to Norfolk & Norwich Festival following their sell-out performances of Beethoven’s Symphonies 1 & 2 in 2017. These monuments of the orchestral

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See centre pages for dates tickets go on sale

repertoire will be interpreted and illuminated, alongside Irish composer Gerald Barry’s Piano Concerto, written specially for, and performed by, acclaimed pianist Nicolas Hodges a) £34 b) £28 c) £25 d) £15 e) £8 ON SALE NOW

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DAVID BADDIEL

My Family: Not The Sitcom Following critically-acclaimed West End runs, David Baddiel’s Oliviernominated one-man show My Family: Not the Sitcom is a show about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, moral policing on social media, golf, and gay cats. A massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late sex-mad mother and dementia-ridden father. Come and be offended on David’s behalf!

14+“Compelling to watch” The Guardian

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Sunday 17 June, 7pm

Sunday 24 June, 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production returns with another brand new show!

This stunning Irish spectacular is a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, and a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999.

This latest production features a fantastic new-line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage!

Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!

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YOUTH THEATRE SHOWS Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 December 7.30pm at Stage Two Youth Theatre Company A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

By William Shakespeare

a) £25 b) £23 c) £18 d) £16.50 e) £10

Hilarious poetic, magical – Shakespeare’s best-loved play £10 (concs £8.50)

“The Best Rock & Roll Show on the Road!” Time Out a) £27 b) £26 c) £25 d) £23 e) £10

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

Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 December 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm at Stage Two ON SALE NOW

Monday 24 September, 7.30pm

ROSS NOBLE El Hablador

Sunday 15 July, 2pm & 7pm

GRAND CENTRAL CIRCUS Central School of Dance & Performing Arts

Sunday 29 July, 7.30pm

DANNY BAKER LIVE

Roll up! Roll up! Come one, Come all!

We welcome you to join us in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of circus in this show extravaganza, where the stage falls under the Big Top. Let us take you on this journey through tumbles and turns. With all its highs and lows, it is bound to be a breath-taking experience. a) £18.50 b) £16.50 c) £14 d) £11.50 e) £10

HHHHH “A delightful nostalgia fest. An ‘evening with’ like no other…a raft of cracking anecdotes” Mail on Sunday HHHH “Boy can he sell a story… a compelling, evocative account of his south London roots” Evening Standard

Currently starring in the West End production of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Ross is one of the UK’s most original and inventive comedians. A former Time Out Award winner for Best Live StandUp and Perrier Award nominee, he returns to Norwich with a brand new show. 15+ a) £25 b) £25 c) £25 d) £25 e) £10

a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £10

18/10/2017 14:33

Witches, Elves and Morris dancers – Shakespeare’s Dream put through the mangle AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 16 Dec, 7.30pm £10 (concs £8.50) Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 March 7.30pm at Stage Two

A play about adults and children impacted by the criminal justice system. A series of scenes about what life is like when adults feel absent from it and the often cyclical nature of violence, incarceration, and of the children who are inevitably left behind the unacknowledged victims of crime. Suitable for 14+ £10 (concs £8.50)

CIRCUS

Sunday 18 November, 7.30pm

studio album ‘Believers’, which became their highest charting album in 23 years.

DEACON BLUE

To Be Here Someday, 30th Anniversary Tour

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GRAND CENTRAL

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Youth Theatre Company LORDS AND LADIES

By Terry Pratchett

The last 5 years have been something of a renaissance for the band, with a prolific surge of creativity that has seen three new albums released in quick succession, including 2016’s

As has become a feature of their live shows, they will present a set list that will change night by night but will always be full of classic Deacon Blue. a) £34.50 b) £34.50 c) £29.50 d) £29.50 e) £8

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Thursday 2 – Friday 3 August 7pm at Norwich Playhouse THEATRE ROYAL TAKE PART SHOWCASE A spectacular performance created by participants from a variety of our creative courses.

Join us for a fun and exciting show celebrating creative imaginations, local talent and the joy of taking part.

A great way to start the summer, for all the family. £10 (concs £8.50) Tickets available from Theatre Royal Box Office – tel: 01603 63 00 00 book online at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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CREATIVE MATTERS: MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH

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CREATIVE MATTERS: MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH Saturday 13 January, 10.30am – 2.30pm

During the month of January, we will be celebrating and exploring the subject of men’s mental health. A series of productions, workshops and special events in Stage Two will encourage us to share thoughts and ideas about this topic.

Thursday 18 January, 7.30pm

THEATRE CRAFTS AND TALES

An opportunity for families to explore the world of emotions through theatre crafts and storytelling.

Everyone attending will have the opportunity to make something to take away with them. Dads, uncles, grandfathers…. Bring along your little ones and join in the fun.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free event, drop in at any time

Monday 29 January, 6pm - 9pm

I HAD A BLACK DOG

Presented By Small Nose Productions

GECKO PHYSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP

A darkly comedic and sensitive look at one man’s life with depression in a moving and playful adaptation of Matthew Johnstone’s bestseller “I had a black dog, his name was depression”.

A physical theatre workshop in collaboration with Suffolk MIND. Learn more about Gecko’s physical theatre techniques to explore emotional needs. £30

Wednesday 24 January, 7.30pm

OPEN MIC

Boy meets girl and they fall in love. But the boy doesn’t come alone! There is a third party in the form of a black dog who is always by Joe’s side, sometimes hiding in the corner, sometimes sleeping in their bed. 13+ £10 (concs £8.50)

Celebrating some of Norwich’s finest spoken word artists, poets, singer-songwriters; sharing works derived from the stimulus of Men’s Mental Health.

Full of insight, conversation and thought-provoking performance.

Free, but tickets must be booked Wednesday 31 January, 7.30pm – 9pm

FRANKENSTEIN WORKSHOP & OPEN REHEARSAL Wednesday 17 January, 7pm Friday 26 January, 7.30pm

MEET KARL MINNS

Well known in Norfolk as one third of the Nimmo Twins and also a performer and widely acclaimed writer for major TV shows (Have I Got News for You, Unspun). An intimate evening created especially for Creative Matters, Karl will both entertain with some of his award-winning writing and songs but also share, in conversation with our Chief Executive Stephen Crocker, some of his experience as a man battling with anxiety. £12

THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE

THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE

Friday 12 January, 7.30pm Part One

Thursday 25 January, 8pm Part Two

Hosted by Menscraft, an evening of talks and demonstrations about the use of theatre and enactment in local men’s wellbeing projects, exploring the relationship between masculinity and men’s mental health. Speakers will include Dr Roger Kingerlee (Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust) and Luke Walmsley (Walnut Tree Project for war veterans). There will also be an optional taster workshop available. See website for times.

Free event, ticket required

Recruited from local men, the MensCraft Men’s Theatre Project will be rehearsing throughout the month to produce a piece of unique theatre. Cofacilitated by Andy Wood and Thomas Bailey. £5 (concs £2.50) Take part in the performance - rehearsals will be on January 7th, 14th and 21st.

Contact MensCraft before Jan 5th andy.andywood@gmail.com, 07584 253 441

January's Creative Matters is presented in partnership with

A BEAUTIFUL MIND, cert 12

The true story of mathematical genius John Nash, as told by director Ron Howard. Nash can solve the most complex equations, but as he rises to new levels of understanding, other problems begin to plague him. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Nash battles to overcome his condition. Russell Crowe gives a brilliant performance as the troubled Nash in this powerful drama. Includes a Q&A session with UEA’s Nightline.

Free, but tickets must be booked Saturday 20 January, 2.30pm

INSIDE OUT, cert U Dads, brothers, uncles, grandfathers…. Bring along your family to enjoy this entertaining film from Pixar.

After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. A funny, exciting adventure story with a poignant message.

Free, but tickets must be booked

MoCo Theatre Company are currently developing an all-male production, based on the classic novel, Frankenstein. Part installation, part performance, this project will promote dialogue, engagement and understanding of mental health issues affecting young men. £5 (concs £2.50)

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BACKSTAGE TOUR AND FAMILY SHOW

SCHOOLS Teachers Network and CPD During the academic year Stage Two hosts networking events for teaching staff. Events will include creative discussions, presentations and CPD activities; exploring ways to use creativity to strengthen other curriculum areas and generate new ideas that can be applied back in the classroom.

School Partnership Programme Menus of annual packages are available for schools in Norfolk. These offer a variety of activities throughout the year for both teachers and students, tailored to meet the needs of your school and the curriculum. These programmes aim to foster longlasting, impactful and collaborative relationships.

Norfolk Schools Opera Project For over 20 years, this project has broken down the barriers associated with theatre, opera and dance.

Workshops in schools led by theatre professionals lead to a musical performance on stage at the Theatre Royal.

Work Experience Week-long placements can be arranged for students with an active interest in theatre. We recommend that you allow a minimum of 8 weeks for your application to be processed. Placements can be offered in our Front of House and Backstage/Technical departments. Details of how to apply can be found on the Young People’s page of the Take Part section on the theatre website.

Educational Activities We offer a variety of activities and resources for schools. These include Page to Stage events, backstage tours, pre/post-show discussions, company meet and greets and resource packs.

There are also opportunities to participate in activities in conjunction with visiting companies, such as Matthew Bourne, National Theatre, and Royal Shakespeare Company.

Workshops tailored to the needs of schools can also be arranged either in-school, or on site at the theatre.

If you are coming to a show and wish to add educational value to your visit please contact (01603) 598600.

FOR FAMILIES

LITTLE PEOPLE’S FAMILY DRAMA WORKSHOPS at Stage Two

Classes consist of games, songs, role-play, story-telling and improvisation, allowing the children to explore and express themselves through words, actions and feelings. littlepeoplesdrama.com Next term starts January 10th 2-3yr olds with accompanying adult Weds 9.45am - 10.30am £84 per term 3-4yr olds with accompanying adult Weds 10.45am-11.30am £84 per term

Saturday 5 May 11am at Stage Two

THIS IS MY BED An opera for families about bedtimes and dreams. And a bed with a mind of its own! There’s one thing about your bed. It’s your very own bed. Except somebody else seems to think it’s their bed too. And then the bed itself has its own ideas. And when things get scary in the middle of the night it whisks you off to meet the very things you’re frightened of. Thank goodness the bed has some friends at the end of the journey. Performed by three singers and two players, and full of fabulous songs and characters, This Is My Bed is completely immersive, and will take you to some very odd and surprising destinations. This Is My Bed is the latest in a long line of English Touring Opera’s award-winning operas for children. £8 FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

BACKSTAGE TOURS Offered to schools 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 details contact (01603) 598600.

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TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Little People’s Drama Workshops at Stage Two

Classes consist of games, role-play and improvisation, building children’s self-esteem, confidence, imagination and creativity. littlepeoplesdrama.com Term starts January 6th 4-6 year olds Saturdays 9.45am-10.30am £67 per term 6 – 7 year olds Saturdays 10.45am-11.45am £72 per term

Audio Drama Monologue Workshop at Stage Two

Sunday 29th April 11am-4pm An introduction to writing for audio drama, exploring how to tell gripping stories and create unique character voices through the art of writing dramatic monologues. The workshop is facilitated by Podium.me, an online platform for the under 25s, which offers opportunities to gain skills and experience in journalism and dramatic writing.

Bookings and further details available from cordelia.galloway@podium.me

Junior Acting Course

See Take Part section of the website for details.

Audition Technique Course at Stage Two

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

Ages 16+ 22nd January - 5th March at Stage Two Mondays 7pm-9.30pm. £95 per course

AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS Thurs 15 - Sunday 18 February 10am – 6pm at Stage Two

2018 auditions and backstage interviews to join the National Youth Theatre are now open. Whether you’re looking for a place you can finally be yourself, or you’ve always loved escaping and being somebody else, the National Youth Theatre can help you find your next stage. For ages 14-25.

Find out more and apply: www.nyt.org.uk or call 020 3696 7066

Young Producers

If you are a young person aged 16 – 25 and interested in theatre or event management, why not become a Young Producer. See the Take Part section of our website for further details or contact stagetwo@theatreroyalnorwich. co.uk Further details of all workshops and booking information available on the Take Part section of our website or call (01603) 598 600

Structured course in acting skills.

Classes divided according to age.

Classes take place at The Garage and Stage Two 7-15 year olds £52.50 - £67.50 per term

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NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE AUDITIONS Sunday 28 January, 10am – 5.30pm at Stage Two

NYMT are auditioning throughout the UK to find outstanding young people aged 10-23 for their 2018 Company! An opportunity to take your place in over 40 years of musical theatre history. NYMT are looking for performers, musicians, technicians, backstage crew, choreographers and assistant directors. To take part you must be aged at least 10 years old by 1 April and no older than 23 years by 1 September 2018.

Book your audition or interview now at www.nymt.org.uk/auditions/

YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY The YTC presents between four and six productions each year, which are performed at Stage Two and at other venues in the area. Casting is done each term by audition, open to all. Rehearsals take place on Saturday afternoons or Friday evenings.

Ages 16 to 20.

FORTHCOMING AUDITIONS FOR GREASE

If you are aged between 16 and 20 years and would like to be considered as a cast member or as part of the production team please contact Stage Two reception to register your interest. (01603) 598600.

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DANCE MASTERCLASS WITH PROTEIN

Friday 4 May 4.30pm – 7.30pm at Stage Two

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING

Ages 26+ Starting January 11 at Stage Two Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30pm £80 for the term

ACTING COURSES

We are currently reviewing plans for new adult courses in acting which will be due to start in September 2018. To register your interest please contact Stage Two Reception on (01603) 598600 or stagetwo@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTWRITING

Over ten weekly sessions, participants will learn about the craft of scriptwriting; including how to generate stories, create characters, write dialogue and structure scripts. At the end of the course, participants will have an extensive knowledge of dramaturgy and have built up a portfolio of work. The course will be led by East Anglian scriptwriter James McDermott.

Ages 21+ 24 April - 26 June 2018, Tuesdays 7 – 9pm £120 for the term

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LIMELIGHTERS & ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 50S

ADULT ACTIVITIES

A ten-week term of two-hour sessions for beginners, covering improvisation and roleplay. Ideal for developing communication skills and building confidence.

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Designed for professional performers, choreographers or vocational students studying dance, musical theatre or physical theatre, this opportunity to work closely with Protein will result in a deeper insight into Protein’s unique form of dance/theatre, combining text, song and movement. The masterclass, tailored to your specification, can also explore creative practice and choreography, repertoire, contemporary technique, improvisation and spoken word.

Protein’s Border Tales will be performed at Norwich Playhouse on Saturday 5 May. £30

PHYSICAL THEATRE & MIME WORKSHOP WITH THEATRE:RE

Changing the Heartbeat Tuesday 8 May 4.30pm - 7.30pm at Stage Two

Three-hour workshop with internationallyacclaimed actor, director and magician Guillaume Pigé. Participants will immerse themselves in Theatre Re’s vital approach to Corporeal Mime and explore the ability to change and transform; and discover how to follow an impulse and how to give thoughts and emotions a physical and theatrical form, structure and rhythm.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

An opportunity for anyone over 50 to engage in one-off monthly drama sessions inspired by productions on the Theatre Royal stage.

The focus is on having fun while at the same time exploring the skills and techniques of the performer. No need to have seen the show.

Thursday 14 December Pantomime - Sleeping Beauty Thursday 18 January Around the World in 80 Days Thursday 22 February Cinderella Thursday 15 March Fat Friends 10am – 12noon at Stage Two £8 per session

SILVER STAGE

A course exclusively for those over 50 with in an interest in theatre and performance.

Over 10 weekly workshops you will explore and develop performance skills through exercises, improvisation and text, as well as exploring some theatre techniques and gaining the opportunity, where possible, to engage with visiting companies. Whether you have previous performance experience or just want a new challenge, come and discover with us.

Wednesdays 10am - 12noon Start date Wednesday 17 January £80 for ten weeks

Ideal for practitioners, emerging artists, students and teachers.

Age Guidance 16+ £20

DANCE WORKSHOPS

Richard Alston Limelighters Residency Monday 29 - Tuesday 30 January at Stage Two 10am - 3.30pm Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Norwich with some of the world’s most expressive contemporary dancers. This two day residency with RADC will be exploring one of the pieces from their show, Gypsy Mixture.

With exhilarating dancing to the infectious music this dance will lift your spirits and quicken your pulse; an amazing fun piece with music from all over the world! £55 Matthew Bourne Limelighters Workshop Thursday 1 March at Stage Two 11am – 1pm This spring Matthew Bourne is returning to Norwich and they will be running a workshop for our Limelighters, based on their production of Cinderella. The content will be adapted to suit the ability and/or experience of the group, and is suitable for beginners or those with dance experience. £23 Dance Fitness Dance Fitness Norfolk is a wonderful way of gaining health and fitness through movement. The focus is on having fun and enjoying learning to move your body in new ways to gorgeous music from all around the world.

Book at dancefitnessnorfolk.co.uk.

Every Wednesday 6-7pm. £25 per month or £7 per class.

Box Office Details BOOK IN PERSON The Box Office is open from 9.30am-8.00pm Mon to Sat. On nonperformance days the Box Office closes at 6.00pm.

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, 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

POSTING TICKETS A fee of £1.50 will be charged for this service.

RESERVATIONS 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.

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DATES FOR BOOKING The diary pages in the centre of this brochure feature some shows highlighted in blue, with their booking dates. Please refer to these dates when contacting the Box Office.

EXCHANGING TICKETS 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

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.

GROUP CONCESSIONS

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.

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

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 Thursday 30 Nov 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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Access Information

Theatre Information WELCOME

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.

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 0345 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

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

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Some shows may contain strobe lighting or smoke effects.

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

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

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.

Access to the building

There are baby changing facilities available in toilets on all floors.

A children’s menu and high-chairs are available in the restaurant.

Lift or stairs access to the Circle (upstairs).

Level access to the foyer.

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

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Ramped or stairs access to the Stalls (downstairs).

GROUPS

Certain seats inside the auditorium removed for patrons in wheelchairs.

Six accessible toilets.

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.

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If your choice of seat is restricted by access P requirements, let Box Office know and they will offer you and one carer a discount.

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THEATRE TOURS

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.

Theatre tours with backstage visits are available. These must be booked in advance with the Groups Co-ordinator on (01603) 598542.

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For patrons who are blind or partially-sighted:

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

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

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

Touch tour available before most audio described performances.

Audio introduction available before most audio described performances (on CD or to download from our website).

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 Jason Raper on (01603) 598542 or email j.raper@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

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).

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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P 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.

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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.

Sleeping Beauty Fri 5 Jan 2018, 5.30pm.

Aladdin Fri 4 Jan 2019, 5.30pm.

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 and organisations 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 11,500 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

Contract Personnel

Recruitment that works for you

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

Previous speakers have included Matthew Kelly, Hayley Tamaddon, and Tom Chambers.

For more information on joining our Corporate Club, Spotlight on Business or corporate hospitality please contact Jess Cook, Development Officer, j.cook@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or 01603 598525.

CURRENT CORPORATE CLUB MEMBERS Adnams Southwold

Capita

Hugh J Boswell

Lovell

Norse Commercial Services

Savills (UK) Ltd

Alan Boswell Group

City College Norwich

InTouch Systems

Lovewell Blake

North Norfolk Theatre Goers

Sinclair International Ltd

Almary Green Investments Ltd

Computer Service Centre

intu Chapelfield

M+A Partners

Norwich Print Solutions

Smith & Pinching

Anglia Area Civil Service Sports Council

Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd

Jarrolds

Marsh

NPS Property Consultants Ltd

Spire Solicitors LLP

Dipple & Conway

Kettle Foods

Nuffield Health

Steeles Law Solicitors Limited

Eastern Voice and Data

KTIB

Mayday Integrated Office Systems

NW Brown Group Ltd

The Forum Trust

Elizabeths The Florist

Lambda Films

Persimmon Homes

Virgin Money

Grant Thornton

Larking Gowen

ReAssure

Wayne Fleming Associates

Hatch Brenner LLP

Leathes Prior Solicitors

Howes Percival LLP

Loveday and Partners

Anglian Group PLC Archant Arnolds Keys Barclays Birketts LLP. Broadland Business Park

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Mills & Reeve Norfolk Country Cottages Norfolk Police Social Club Norse Care

R G Carter Holdings Ltd Rogers and Norton Solicitor

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PRICE BAND GUIDE FOR ALL EVENTS

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A B C D E Prices for each event are inside the brochure

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

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

This is reflected in the price of these seats.