Norwich Theatre Royal April 2018 - Jan 2019 (BR78)

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Assisted performances AUDIO DESCRIBED: The Jungle Book Cilla Jersey Boys Shrek Love From A Stranger Grease Miss Saigon Comedy About ...Robbery Macbeth The Full Monty Aladdin Matilda WC Matilda

Sat 14 April, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 21 April, 2018, 2.30pm Thur 7 June, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 30 June, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 21 July, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 28 July, 2018, 2.30pm Wed 29 Aug, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 20 Oct, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 3 Nov, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 1 Dec 2018, 2.30pm Sat 5 Jan, 2019, 2.30pm Wed 31 July, 2019, 2.30pm Sat 10 Aug, 2019, 2.30pm

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The Jungle Book Shrek

Grease Miss Saigon Awful Auntie

Aladdin Matilda

Sat 14 April, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 30 June, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 28 July, 2018, 2.30pm Wed 29 Aug, 2018, 2.30pm Sat 10 Nov, 2018, 2.30pm Sun 6 Jan, 2019, 1pm Sat 10 Aug, 2019, 2.30pm

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CAPTIONED: This House Jersey Boys Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Love From a Stranger Grease Miss Saigon Comedy About ... Robbery Macbeth Aladdin Matilda

Thur 10 May, 2018, 2.30pm Thur 14 June, 2018, 2.30pm Wed 11 July, 2018, 2.30pm Thur 19 July, 2018, 2.30pm Fri 27 July, 2018, 7.30pm Wed 5 Sept, 2018, 2.30pm Thur 18 Oct, 2018, 2.30pm Thur 1 Nov, 2018, 2.30pm Sun 6 Jan, 2019, 5pm Wed 24 July, 2019, 2.30pm

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Welcome to Theatre Royal We are delighted to feature two of the very best large-scale musicals touring the UK at the moment in this brochure, as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s award-winning Matilda The Musical comes to Norwich in summer 2019, following Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Miss Saigon as our next summer blockbuster.

I have seen and absolutely loved Matilda. It is an utterly joyful and fun show that will delight people of all ages.

It also has a strong message about the strength of the individual spirit and the value of learning, a message that we live everyday here through our learning and participation work with young people and adults (see pages 58 - 65).

Alongside these two epic musicals, I am thrilled that 2018 sees us form a new producing collaboration with our longstanding partner Kenny Wax and Global Musicals to stage the first ever professional performances and open a UK tour of SIX at Norwich Playhouse. With a similar feel to the current global smash, Hamilton, this is an unashamedly irreverent, fun and celebratory account of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. It is one of the most exciting pieces of musical theatre I have seen in a long time and I implore you to see it in Norwich first before it too becomes a smash hit.

In addition to a feast of musical theatre, our drama programme goes from strength to strength with the National Theatre’s new production of Macbeth (directed by Artistic Director, Rufus Norris) visiting us this autumn. It promises to be an epic and visually arresting staging and I salute the National Theatre for continuing its commitment to regional touring, following Curious Incident, Jane Eyre and Hedda Gabler last year, and we very much look forward to building on this important artistic partnership.

In Stage Two, we’ve been bowled over by the reaction to our last Creative Matters season focussed on Men’s Mental Health, and our next one in May, on Caring for Dementia, is set to be our biggest yet, with performances and activities across the Theatre Royal, Playhouse and Stage Two (see page 58). Whilst this work is small in scale, it is huge in impact and it’s integral to our mission of using the power of arts and creativity to help people discover and support themselves and others.

We are going on an exciting journey with lots of new developments and projects both on and off our stages. If you’d like to help support us in all of our work then there has never been a better time and we have some great schemes that allow you to get involved and that will give you the opportunity to come on this journey with us.

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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST THEATRE-CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!

The Snow Maiden Swan Lake Romeo & Juliet Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

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.

Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 April

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.

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.

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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.

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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!

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Tues 2.30pm

‘Great for kids and even better for adults!’

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ZIPPOS PRESENTS

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

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BAFTA AWARD WINNING

JEFF POPE’S

By JESSICA SWALE

Music by JOE STILGOE

Based on the stories by RUDYARD KIPLING Directed by MAX WEBSTER

“Fresh, ambitious & inventive!”

THE MUSICAL

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HHHHH ‘A 24 CARAT CELEBRATION OF CILLA BLACK AND HER LASTING LEGACY. EXCILLA-RATING’ THE GLOBE CILLA - THE MUSICAL is a spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series about Cilla Black by BAFTA award winner, JEFF POPE (Philomena, Little Boy Blue).

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April 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.

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

Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a child 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 This unforgettable musical adventure is adapted by the Olivier Awardwinning Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn), features live music on stage created by Joe Stilgoe and is directed by Max Webster (The Lorax, The Old Vic). Suitable for 6+

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KARA LILY HAYWORTH plays Cilla. Kara fought off thousands of hopefuls to be named as the girl to play 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 ANDREW LANCEL, best known for his portrayal of Frank Foster in Coronation Street.

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Tues, Fri & Sat 7pm, Wed to Sat 2.30pm a) £23

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 includes Cilla’s greatest hits Anyone Who Had a Heart, Alfie and Something Tells Me, Twist and Shout, by The Beatles, California Dreamin’ by The Mamas and The Papas and many more.

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Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 April Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm

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By Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton Directed by Ellie Jones based on Matthew Warchus' original Old Vic production

Monday 23 - Saturday 28 April ART is nothing short of a phenomenon and one of the most successful plays ever. Having opened in 1996, it took both the West End and Broadway by storm, won Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other major theatre award, and has been packing in audiences worldwide for more than twenty years.

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When Serge spends an extortionate amount of money on an all-white modernist painting, his close friends Marc and Yvan are baffled.

But do their violent reactions to this provocative canvas mirror more dangerous antagonisms towards each other? Yasmina Reza’s dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance is a masterpiece.

Contains some strong language

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Gianni Schicchi, photo: Richard Hubert Smith

Jonathan Church Productions and Headlong present the National Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre production of

Produced in the West End by Nica Burns, Neal Street Productions and Headlong

Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 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.

Puccini’s IL TABARRO & GIANNI SCHICCHI (Sat 5) Sung in Italian with English surtitles visible from all seats These two one-act operas could hardly be more different: the first is a moody romance ending in a grotesque murder on a barge in Paris, and the second is a sparkling comedy about a family inheritance in Florence. First performed in 2011 to great acclaim, this double bill shows Puccini at his finest as a master of theatre that speaks to the heart.

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Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 May Friends & Corporate Club:

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SAVER SCHEME:

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?

Buy a full price ticket for Figaro (Bands A&B) and get £10 off the same price ticket for the Puccini double bill

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.

Group Rates: all perfs

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.

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Pre-Performance Talks:

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

a) £28.50

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Photo of West End cast

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

Captioned Performance: 11 Thur 10 May, 2.30pm

Shechter returns to the Theatre Royal following the success of Political Mother at the Festival in 2015. Full of anarchic energy, Grand Finale is a spectacularly bold and ambitious new piece featuring ten dancers and six musicians. 13 +

★★★★ ‘Heart-stopping…Hofesh Shechter’s Grand Finale has arrived with a bang’ Financial Times

Performance contains harmless smoke effects, loud music and flashing lights a) £26 b) £22 c) £18 d) £12 e) £8

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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 evoked the soul of South Africa with their intricate rhythms and harmonies and powerful, uplifting songs.

+ Matt Holubowski

Five-time Grammy Award-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter is known for a string of hits including ‘Passionate Kisses’, ‘Stones in the Road’ and ‘Shut Up and Kiss Me’. She comes to the Festival for the first time to perform songs from her expansive back catalogue and from a new album due for release in March. With her roots in folk and country, Carpenter's style covers a broad range of influences.

Multi-platinum selling artist Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the great musicians of our generation. Using the intimacy of just a piano, Folds delivers a high-energy performance that will include some of his best-loved songs alongside new compositions. Support comes from singersongwriter Matt Holubowski.

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Britten Sinfonia

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES 4 & 5 WITH THOMAS ADÈS

“Truly great singing, balancing soulful ballads and traditional dance songs” The Guardian

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Sunday 27 May, 7.30pm

Thomas Adès

Internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Ben Folds

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Photo: Aaron Farrington

GRAND FINALE

Wednesday 16 May, 7.30pm

BEN FOLDS

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER

Photo: Brian Voca

Hofesh Shechter Company Tuesday 15 May, 7.30pm HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY

Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm

Thursday 17 May, 7.30pm

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Company

Photo: Rahi Rezvani

11-27 MAY 2018

For the closing concert of this year’s Festival Britten Sinfonia, with Thomas Adès, present the third concert in their ambitious Beethoven cycle.

Their 2017 Festival concert was a sell-out success; don’t miss the chance to hear this wonderful orchestra perform Beethoven’s vivacious Symphony No. 5, one of the classical world’s most well-loved and enduring works. a) £34 b) £28 c) £25 d) £15 e) £8 Pre-Performance Talk: Will take place in the main Auditorium from 6.30pm. Please order your FREE tickets direct from the Box Office

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Produced by Sadler’s Wells and Valid Productions

Photo: Johan Persson

Acosta Danza DEBUT

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.

“A truly spell-binding show” The Sentinel

Friday 25 - Saturday 26 May

A UK premiere set in the glamorous era of 1950s Hollywood movies, this lavish production draws its inspiration from the story of film star Grace Kelly’s marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco. Prince Harry isn’t the first prince to marry a Hollywood actress.

Cinderella is a film set seamstress; her late mother, a former 1930s movie star is the Fairy Godmother and her wicked sisters are competitive Hollywood starlets.

Expect Shostakovich jazz suites with tunes from Hollywood films Tea for Two, Chinatown and Dancing in the Dark; international principals in the leading roles and young dancers experiencing the chance to perform in a professional setting.

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Over 60s Special Price:

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm a) £23.50

Pre-Performance Talk:

will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre on Saturday 26 May at 1.30pm. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance from the Box Office.

d) £16.50

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

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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 Over 60s Special Price: Bands A&B £5 OFF Mon - Thur is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (The Sunday Express) you will simply never forget.

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

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

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Audio Described: Thur 7 June, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: 17 Thur 14 June, 2.30pm

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Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 June 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.

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.

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‘A MONSTER HIT’ Sunday Telegraph

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‘THE PERFECT FAMILY MUSICAL’

‘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 allsinging, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy.

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Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) 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 irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

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Joe Pasquale

Susie Blake

Sarah Earnshaw

Written & Directed by Guy Unsworth Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 July

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.

Friends & Corporate Club : The most successful sitcom of the decade gave us the hapless Frank and his long-suffering wife Betty with catchphrases galore and a never-ending list of disasters with roller-skating escapades and runaway chickens.

Joe Pasquale is one of the hardest working and top-selling live comedians in British comedy today. He exploded onto our tellies in New 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.

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Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat

Under 18s Special Price:

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Captioned Performance: Wed 11 July, 2.30pm

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Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 July

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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…

Half price first night

The new British musical SIX sees the ex-wives of Henry VIII singing their way out of the history books and into the West End spotlight. S IX is sure to be one of the most hotly talked about new musicals of 2018. Don’t miss your chance to catch it first at Norwich Playhouse.

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.

Under 18s Special Price:

Tickets: £20 / £22

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm

Wed-Sat 7.30pm, Fri 10pm, Sat & Sun 3pm

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c) £21

d) £20

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Over 60s Special Price:

Thur 19 July, 2.30pm

© 1936 Agatha Christie Limited All rights reserved.

Wednesday 11 - Sunday 15 July

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Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur 2.30pm Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed-Thur eves

Group Rates: Wed - Thur eves Captioned Perf:

e) £10

Sat 21 July, 2.30pm

Book, Music, and Lyrics by

JIM JACOBS AND WARREN CASEY

N O R W I C H T H E AT R E R O YA L ARTS COURSES

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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.

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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+ Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs

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 Right On Cue Services. www.rightoncueservices.com

b) £14

c) £12

Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs T P Signed Performance:

Sat 28 July, 2.30pm

Captioned Perf:

Sponsored by Shell UK Ltd

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

WC Over 60s Special Price:

d) £12

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

e) £10

Fri 27 July, 7.30pm

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Audio Described Perf:

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“THIS BLOCKBUSTER MUSICAL IS A MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION”

The Irish Times

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 playing a major UK Tour. A recent smash hit in the West End and on Broadway, this epic production with a company of 60 lands in Norwich this August.

CAMERON MACKINTOSH PRESENTS

BO U B L I L & S C H Ö N B E R G’S

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.

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mats

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mats

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Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Mon - Thur eves & mats: a) £57.50 b) £52 c) £47.50 d) £40 e) £8 Fri & Sat eves: a) £60 b) £54 c) £49.50 d) £42.50 e) £8 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

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Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003

THE NATIONAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY Friday 21 - Saturday 22 September

Tuesday 18 - Wednesday 19 September Peppa Pig and friends are back in the brand new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure!

Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunch-boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music!

Fri 21 TRIAL BY JURY & THE SORCERER – DOUBLE BILL Trial by Jury is set in the Courts of Justice with the Plaintiff suing the dastardly Edwin for ‘breach of promise’.

Complete with beautiful bridesmaids, a Jury of twelve good men and a highly inventive Judge.

The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter patter of rain.

Safe and warm inside their tents the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to play in!

Alexis, son of the local baronet, commissions The Sorcerer (Richard Gauntlett) to produce a love potion to be secretly distributed amongst the local villagers. Comically mismatched couples fall in love at first sight.

“It's a must for all Peppa fans.” Express and Star “We’d go back and watch it again – we loved it!” Mumsnet Tues 1pm & 4pm, Wed 10am & 1pm a) £18 30

The world of Gilbert & Sullivan is a fanciful “topsy-turvy” one, where each absurdity is taken to its logical conclusion. With witty, memorable melodies these operas have delighted audiences for over a century.

Starring Richard Gauntlett and the National Gilbert & Sullivan Orchestra.

b) £18

c) £16

d) £16

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e) £10

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A-D £2 OFF all perfs

Family Ticket:

4 people (incl at least 1 adult) Bands A&B £60

Sat 22 RUDDIGORE There are ghostly goings-on in the Cornish seaside village of Redherring.

When a picture-gallery of ancestors comes to life, the mild mannered Robin Oakapple commits a daily crime to save himself from certain death.

Over 60s Special Price:

Eves 7pm

Group Rates:

a) £36

b) £33.50

c) £28.50

d) £23.50

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e) £10

Bands A & B £4 OFF both performances Both performances see page 67 for further information

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You don’t want all your dreams to come true

a dance by Kim Brandstrup Thursday 27 - Friday 28 September With dramatic and lyrical dancing from Rambert’s brilliant ensemble, Life is a Dream is a lavish spectacle, an emotional reflection on timeless questions, and a vivid piece of contemporary dance story-telling.

Legendary filmmakers the Quay Brothers place the action in an ever-changing, dream-like world, and a full-size symphony orchestra adds to the otherworldly atmosphere with the rich, harmonious music of Witold Lutosławski.

Kim Brandstrup, choreographer of Rambert’s award-winning Transfigured Night, returns with a full-length work telling a story of alienation, vengeance, tenderness and redemption.

“Superbly constructed, inventively musical, beautiful and profoundly humane” The Guardian on Transfigured Night

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b) £24

c) £22

d) £19

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Bands A & B £7.50 OFF Thur eve

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A & B £4 OFF Fri mat

Under 25s Special Price:

Bands A & B £10 Thur & Fri eves

Schools:

Bands C & D £10 Fri mat

Group Rates: All performances

see page 67 for further information

Pre-Performance Talk:

Eves 7.30pm, Mat Fri 1.30pm a) £26

Friends & Corporate Club:

e) £10

Dancer: Liam Francis; Photo: Nicola Selby

In the same room, many decades apart: a woman incarcerated, presumed mad; a boy experiencing the world through his computer screen; a theatre group discovering a 400-year-old Spanish play with surprising relevance today. As their parallel stories unfold, their room transforms. The characters are transported to a bustling city, a dense forest, an opulent garden, a vast arid plain. Could it be that too many of their dreams are coming true…?

will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the theatre on Friday 28 Sept at 6.30pm. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance 33 from the Box Office.

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

Sunday 17 March 2019, 7.30pm

VALENTIN URUPIN (CONDUCTOR) CHLOE HANSLIP (VIOLIN)

JAN LATHAM KOENIG (CONDUCTOR) FILIPPO GORINI (PIANO)

RUSSIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sunday 15 April 2018, 7.30pm

Tchaikovsky Prokofiev Shostakovich

BEN PALMER (CONDUCTOR) PAVEL KOLESNIKOV (PIANO)

Formerly known as the USSR State Symphony led by the great Svetlanov, the Russian State Symphony perform a programme showcasing the classic works of Soviet and pre-Soviet composers in inimitable, full-bodied style.

CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Schuber

Beethoven

Dvorak

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

Dazzling piano alongside majestic and lyrical symphonies. On sale now. a) £36 b) £36 c) £22 d) £22 e) £8

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Sunday 7 October 2018, 7.30pm

Swan Lake Violin Concerto No. 1 Symphony No. 5

a) £37.50 b) £37.50 c) £23.50 d) £23.50 e) £10 Sunday 25 November 2018, 7.30pm

ODES TO ST CECILIA

The King’s Consort see page 56 Sunday 2 December 2018, 3pm

CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sunday 19 May 2019, 7.30pm

FLANDERS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

RUSSIAN PHILHARMONIC OF NOVOSIBIRSK

Rossini The Italian Girl in Algiers Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 Puccini Chrysanthemums Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 (The Scottish)

Wagner

Tchaikovsky Mussorgsky-Ravel

Belgium’s leading orchestra will be joined on stage by Bonn Beethoven Competition winner Filippo Gorini to perform Beethoven’s elemental third piano concerto – the only to be written in a minor key.

Mendelssohn’s trip to Scotland proved a hugely inspiring experience, which resulted in his most popular symphony, his Scottish.

This programme also offers a rare treat to hear one of Puccini’s purely orchestral works, his delightful Chrysanthemums. a) £37.50 b) £37.50 c) £23.50 d) £23.50 e) £10

THOMAS SANDERLING (CONDUCTOR) SERGEY REDKIN (PIANO)

Overture to The Master Singers of Nuremberg Piano Concerto No. 1 Pictures at an Exhibition

One of the greatest Russian regional orchestras, which has toured extensively throughout Europe and the rest of the world, perform Mussorgsky’s richly colourful and iconic work: Pictures at an Exhibition. Since shocking its first Russian audience with its dramatic flair, Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto has become perhaps the most popular concerto in the entire repertoire. a) £37.50 b) £37.50 c) £23.50 d) £23.50 e) £10

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BOOK FOR FOUR CONCERTS (offer excludes concerts on 15 April & 25 November 2018)

The Czech National return to the Theatre Royal with an attractive programme perfectly designed for seasoned music lovers and newcomers of all ages to classical music. The orchestra will be joined by one of our most exciting and brilliant young violinists, Jennifer Pike.

Bands A & B: £132 Friends: £124

Dvorak Carnival Overture Bruch Violin Concerto Smetana Overture from Bartered Bride Strauss Thunder & Lightning Polka Elgar Nimrod Tchaikovsky Marche Slave Debussy Claire de la lune Piazzolla Libertango Dvorak Finale from Symphony No. 9

PRE PERFORMANCE TALKS: Targetfollow Room, Norwich Theatre Royal

a) £37.50 b) £37.50 c) £23.50 d) £23.50 e) £10

Bands C & D: £82 Friends: £78

Sunday 7 October 2018 6.30pm: Chloe Hanslip Sunday 2 December 2018 2pm: Jon James Sunday 17 March 2019 6.30pm: Filippo Gorini Sunday 19 May 2017 6.30pm: Thomas Sanderling FREE tickets available to book from the Box Office 35 See page 36 for dates tickets go on sale Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands

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1 Champions of Magic ...............................7.30 53 2 Russian State Ballet ...............................7.30 4 3 Russian State Ballet 2.30.......................7.30 4 4 Russian State Ballet ...............................7.30 4 5 Cirque Berserk ...............................7.30 5 6 Cirque Berserk 2.00......................7.30 5 7 Cirque Berserk 2.00.... 5.00.........7.30 5 8 Fastlove ...............................

SOLD OUT 10 Jungle Book ...............................7.00 6 11 Jungle Book 2.30.......................

6 12 Jungle Book 2.30.......................

6 13 Jungle Book 2.30.......................7.00 6 14 Jungle Book 2.30.......................7.00 6 15 Czech National Symphony Orch..........................7.30 34 16 17 Cilla ...............................7.30 7 18 Cilla 2.30.......................7.30 7 19 Cilla 2.30.......................7.30 7 20 Cilla ...............................7.30 7 21 Cilla 2.30.......................7.30 7 22 Sheridan Smith ...............................7.30 SOLD OUT 23 Art ...............................7.30 9 24 Art ...............................7.30 9 25 Art 2.30.......................7.30 9 26 Art ...............................7.30 9 27 Art ...............................7.30 9 28 Art 2.30.......................7.30 9 29 Halfway to Paradise ...............................7.30 53 30 Daniel O’Donnell ...............................7.30 53

MAY Tues 1 Wed 2 Thur 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tues 8 Wed 9 Thur 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Mon 14 Tues 15 Wed 16 Thur 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon 21 Tues 22 Wed 23 Thur 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tues 29 Wed 30 Thur 31

Daniel O’Donnell

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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 Jimmy Carr

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11 11 11 11 11 53

Hofesh Shechter Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mary Chapin Carpenter Misha Glenny: McMafia Ben Folds Ian Waite & Oti Mabuse Jon Richardson Jon Richardson

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Cinderella in Hollywood Cinderella in Hollywood Britten Sinfonia Justin Hayward Nils Logfren

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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

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Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys That’ll Be The Day Sarah Millican 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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Shrek

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Shrek Shrek Shrek Shrek Shrek Shrek

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Some Mothers Do Ave Em Some Mothers Do Ave Em Some Mothers Do Ave Em Some Mothers Do Ave Em Some Mothers Do Ave Em Grand Central Circus

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

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

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Grease Grease Grease Grease Danny Baker

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Sat 25 Sun 26 Mon 27 Tues 28 Wed 29 Thur 30 Fri 31

Wed 1 Thur 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Mon 6 Tues 7 Wed 8 Thur 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Open Day Sun 12 Mon 13 Tues 14 Wed 15 Miss Saigon Thur 16 Miss Saigon Fri 17 Miss Saigon Sat 18 Miss Saigon Sun 19 Mon 20 Miss Saigon Tues 21 Miss Saigon Wed 22 Miss Saigon Thur 23 Miss Saigon Fri 24 Miss Saigon

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Miss Saigon Miss Saigon Miss Saigon Miss Saigon Miss Saigon

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SEPTEMBER Sat 1 Miss Saigon Sun 2 Mon 3 Miss Saigon Tues 4 Miss Saigon Wed 5 Miss Saigon Thur 6 Miss Saigon Fri 7 Miss Saigon Sat 8 Miss Saigon Sun 9 Mon 10 Miss Saigon Tues 11 Miss Saigon Wed 12 Miss Saigon Thur 13 Miss Saigon Fri 14 Miss Saigon Sat 15 Miss Saigon Sun 16 Sara Pascoe Mon 17 Tues 18 Peppa Pig Wed 19 Peppa Pig 10.00 Thur 20 Nathan Carter Fri 21 Gilbert & Sullivan Sat 22 Gilbert & Sullivan Sun 23 Cinemotion Mon 24 Ross Noble Tues 25 Wed 26 Thur 27 Rambert Fri 28 Rambert Sat 29 RAF in Concert Sun 30 Fastlove

JULY Sun 1 Mon 2 Tues 3 Wed 4 Thur 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun 8 Mon 9 Tues 10 Wed 11 Thur 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tues 17 Wed 18 Thur 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Mon 23 Tues 24 Wed 25 Thur 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sun 29 Mon 30 Tues 31

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Miss Saigon

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OCTOBER Mon 1 Tues 2 Wed 3 Thur 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 Sun 7 Russian State Symphony Mon 8 Tues 9 Wed 10 Ministry of Science Live Thur 11 The Proclaimers Fri 12 Sat 13 Cirkopolis Sun 14 Cirkopolis Mon 15 Tues 16 Comedy About A ...Robbery Wed 17 Comedy About A ...Robbery Thur 18 Comedy About A ...Robbery Fri 19 Comedy About A ...Robbery Sat 20 Comedy About A ...Robbery Sun 21 Mon 22 Tues 23 Wed 24 Thur 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Sun 28 Mon 29 Tues 30 Macbeth Wed 31 Macbeth

NOVEMBER Thur 1 Macbeth Fri 2 Macbeth

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Macbeth

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Flawless

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Awful Auntie Awful Auntie 10.30 Awful Auntie Sixties Gold

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La traviata Cendrillon La traviata BTC La traviata Cendrillon Deacon Blue

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The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker Odes to St Cecilia The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty The Full Monty

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Sat 1 The Full Monty 2.30.......................7.30 Sun 2 Czech National Symphony Orch..........................3.00 Mon 3 Wed 5 Thur 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 Sun 9 Mon 10 Tues 11 Wed 12 Aladdin 10.30 ...............................7.30 Thur 13 Aladdin 10.30 ...............................7.30 Fri 14 Aladdin 10.30 ...............................7.30 Sat 15 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Sun 16 Aladdin 1.00..... 5.00.........

Mon 17 Aladdin Tues 18 Aladdin ............. 4.00........7.30 Wed 19 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Thur 20 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Fri 21 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Sat 22 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Sun 23 Aladdin 1.00..... 5.00.........

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Tues 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS Wed 26 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Thur 27 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Fri 28 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Sat 29 Aladdin 2.30.......................7.30 Sun 30 Aladdin 1.00..... 5.00.........

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JANUARY Tues 1 Wed 2 Thur 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tues 8 Wed 9 Thur 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13

BOOKING DATES FOR HIGHLIGHTED SHOWS

KEY TO ACCESS PERFORMANCES see pages 2 and 69 for details

Thur 15 Mar

Gold Friends & Corporate Club booking opens 9.30am (online, phone, in person) for all highlighted shows

Fri 16 Mar

Friends booking opens 9.30am (online, phone, in person) for all highlighted shows

Wed 28 Mar

Public booking opens 9.30am (online, phone, in person) for all highlighted shows

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Aladdin Aladdin 10.30 Aladdin Aladdin Aladdin 10.30 Aladdin Aladdin 10.30 Aladdin Aladdin 10.30 Aladdin Aladdin

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GET TOGETHER GROUP see page 68 for details

Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 October

“Cirque du Soleil’s hipper, sexier cousin.” The Stage, London “Extraordinary! There’s the circus, and then there’s Cirque Éloize.These guys are on a whole other level.” New York Post The critically acclaimed circus extravaganza Cirkopolis - by Montreal-based troupe Cirque Éloize - is set to thrill audiences of all ages, in Norwich this autumn.

Classic acrobatics and tightly choreographed dance numbers are performed against a backdrop of original video projections. In jaw-dropping feats, twelve acrobatic artists challenge the limits of gravity with their physical prowess.

Experience perfectly-timed dance passionately delivered with a combination of narrative, circus skills and an extraordinary soundtrack that fills the theatre even before the curtain rises.

Expect jugglers, contortionists and Cyr-wheel artists in pieces inspired by the struggle to escape a soul-crushing industrialized city. The poignant but still family-friendly Cirkopolis, is a particularly stunning combination of theatre, modern dance, original music, evocative projections and top-notch circus skills.

No wonder it has sold out more than 4,000 performances in over 550 cities and 50 countries. Suitable for ages 8+

Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF Sat eve

Over 60s Special Price:

Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday 5pm a) £31

b) £27.50

c) £22

Bands A & B £5 OFF Sun eve d) £19

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e) £10

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £5 OFF Sun eve

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Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this dynamite new comedy now in its third year in the West End!

Friends & Corporate Club :

Following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi awardwinning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre return with their latest smash hit, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.

Half price first night

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

A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take.

Can it be safely stored or will it all go horribly wrong?

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

Don’t miss this smash-and-grab hit comedy that’s guaranteed to deliver swag loads of laughter. Book now, it’d be criminal to miss it!

Groups: Wed & Thur eves see

‘THRILLINGLY INVENTIVE AND GUT BUSTLINGLY FUNNY’ THE GUARDIAN Eves 7.30pm, Mats Weds, Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) £31.50

b) £29

c) £25.50

d) £24

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e) £10

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Captioned Perfs:

Thur 18 Oct 2.30pm

Audio Described:

Sat 20 Oct 2.30pm

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Tuesday 30 October - Saturday 3 November The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are thrust towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness.

Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night

Over 60s Special Price:

Bands A & B £6 OFF mats

The National Theatre, creators of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, bring this epic and visually Under 18s Special Price: daring production of Shakespeare’s most intense tragedy on a tour of the UK and Ireland immediately following a sold out run in London. Bands A&B £6 OFF Wed-Thur eves Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris (Cabaret, London Road) and designed by Rae Smith (War Horse, This House) this new production propels Shakespeare’s classic title into a post-apocalyptic world of anarchy and uncertainty.

mats see page 67 for further info

Thurs 1 November 2.30pm

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm b) £30.50

Group Rates: Wed & Thur eves & Captioned Performance:

Casting to be announced.

a) £33

Schools: Bands C&D £15 Thur mat

c) £26

d) £24

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"The BSC’s GANGSTA GRANNY is truly brilliant, so I’m hugely excited they’ve now brought AWFUL AUNTIE to the stage in this fantastic production.

I loved the show and can’t wait for you to see it!” David Walliams

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Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2014. Lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010

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Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 November When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella Under 18s Special Price: quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own Awful Auntie!

Bands A - D £4 OFF all perfs From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very old car, a very large owl and a very small ghost!

WC Family Ticket: 4 people (incl. at leastT 1 adult) £64 all performances

Eves Thurs - Sat 7pm, Thurs 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am & Sat 2.30pm a) £22.50

b) £22.50

c) £22.50

Schools: Bands A - D £9.50 Thur 1.30pm, Fri at 10.30am (plus 1 in 10 free)

d) £22.50

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Photo: La traviata. Clive Barda

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY OPERA ON THE ROAD

Theatre Royal Venue Sponsor:

Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 November Tues 13 & Fri 16 Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA Sung in Italian with English supertitles With some of opera’s most memorable tunes, from rousing drinking songs to passionate love-duets, Verdi’s best loved romance is profoundly moving whether you’re seeing it for the first or the fiftieth time.

Thurs 15 LA TRAVIATA: BEHIND THE CURTAIN Glyndebourne invites you to experience opera as never before, revealing the musical and dramatic mastery that makes La traviata one of the most popular operas of all time with a theatrical event aimed at new and seasoned opera attenders alike.

Wed 14 & Sat 17 Massenet’s CENDRILLON (Cinderella) Sung in French with English supertitles A glittering comic opera celebrating the power of fantasy, Cendrillon is Jules Massenet’s musical fairy tale. This enchanting retelling of Cinderella has colourful characters, generous melodies and sumptuous orchestral textures.

Pre-Performance Talks:

will take place at Stage Two, Norwich Theatre Royal on Tues 13 & Weds 14 from 6.15 – 6.45pm.

Order your free tickets from the Box Office when booking.

Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 November Christmas isn’t complete until you’ve experienced the magic of Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Over 60s Special Price:

Under 30s Special Price:

Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment.

Under 18s Special Price:

Group Rates: Tues, Thur & Fri

Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all.

Schools:

Book now to see this sell-out success for yourself and guarantee your most magical Christmas yet.

Family Ticket: 1 Under 18 half price with each full-paying adult, Wed & Thur eves

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £15 Wed & Sat Band A £15 Thur

See page 67 for info

Saver scheme: Buy a full price ticket for Behind the Curtain All performances Eves 7.15pm (Bands A-C) and get £10 off the La traviata & Cendrillon: a) £57 b) £51 c) £41.50 d) £33.50 e) £10 same price ticket for La traviata.

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Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur, Fri & Sat 2.30pm a) £41.50

b) £36

c) £30

d) £26

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e) £10

Band A £6 OFF Wed & Thur eves, Thur & Fri mats Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed & Thur eves and mats Bands C & D £10 Thur mat

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Concessions apply to all highlighted performances Over 60s/Under 18s Special Price: Bands A-D £2 OFF WC Group Rates: All highlighted perfs see page 67 for further info T

Monday 26 November - Saturday 1 December In 1997, a British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made.

Friends & Corporate Club:

Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production receives standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production.

Over 60s Special Price:

Featuring Gary Lucy and an all-star cast, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Joe Gill, Kai Owen and James Redmond, with songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should… drop absolutely everything and book today!

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c) £24.50 c) £26

d) £20.50 d) £21.50

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e) £10 e) £10

P Signed Performance: Sun 6 Jan, 1pm

Half price first night

Audio Described: Sat 5 Jan, 2.30pm

Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat

Under 18s Special Price:

Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues-Thur eves

Group Rates: Tues to Thurs eves (6+ 10% off, 10+ 15% off, 20+ 20% off)

Audio Described:

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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

e) £10

c) £18.50

e) £10

d) £15.50

Sat 1 Dec, 2.30pm

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HHHHH DAILY TE LE G R A PH , DA I LY E XPR E SS , G UA R D I A N , DA I LY M A I L, M A I L O N S U N DAY, E V E NI N G STA N DA R D, I N D E PE N D E N T, S U N DAY E XPR E SS , TI M E O U T, T H E TI M E S

‘EASILY THE STANDOUT MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ S U N DAY T I M E S

Tuesday 16 July - Saturday 17 August 2019 Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

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THE MUSICAL

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Over 60s Special Price:

Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical comes to Norwich Theatre Royal in July 2019 whilst the production will continue to delight audiences in London.

Bands A & B £10 OFF Mon-Thur eves

Please note Booking Dates: Mon 19 March Gold Friends & Corporate Club booking 9.30am Tues 20 March Friends booking 9.30am Fri 23 March Public booking 9.30am

Audio Described:

Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Mon-Thur eves & midweek mats: a) £56 b) £50.50 c) £46 d) £38.50 e) £10 Fri & Sat eves & Sat mats: a) £58.50 b) £53 c) £49.50 d) £40.50 e) £10

Bands A & B £10 OFF midweek mats

Under 18s Special Price:

Group Rates: Mon-Thur eves see page 67 for further information

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Wed 31 July WC & Sat 10 Aug, 2.30pm P Signed Performance:

Sat 10 Aug, 2.30pm

Captioned Perf:

Wed 24 July, 2.30pm

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Sunday 1 April, 7.30pm

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Following a 6 month international tour the show returns to the UK with brand new illusions, huge special effects and more incredible magic.

Each performance features ‘blink and you miss it’ disappearances, impossible teleportation, interactive tricks and the mind blowing levitation of an audience member. “Spectacular feats of mindreading, vanishing tricks and close-up magic will have you guessing for weeks”. Age 5+ a) £30 b) £28.50 c) £25.50 d) £25.50 e) £8

Sunday 29 April, 7.30pm

HALFWAY TO PARADISE The Billy Fury Story 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 longtime partner).

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Stella School of Dance 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. a) £18.50 b) £16 c) £14 d) £11 e) £10

DANIEL O'DONNELL

Daniel is back with his latest worldwide tour, supported by his exciting new band and special guest Mary Duff. The Irish singer, TV personality and national treasure has had 8 number one hits and is the only artist to score at least one hit in the UK album charts every year for three decades! a) £45 b) £45 c) £45 d) £45 e) £10

a) £23 b) £21.50 c)£20.50 d) £18.50 e) £10

Sunday 13 May, 8pm Sunday 6 May, 2.30pm & 7pm

Mon 30 April - Tues 1 May, 7.30pm

JIMMY CARR:

Friday 18 May, 7.30pm

MISHA GLENNY: MCMAFIA

The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest A rare opportunity to hear the author Hits Tour of international bestseller McMafia, now a hit BBC TV series, journalist On the stand-up scene for a decade Misha Glenny take you into the and a half, and back in Norwich by minds of his underworld subjects. popular demand, Jimmy’s performed Glenny will shed further light on 9 sell-out tours, played nearly 2,000 shows to over 2 million people across the Russian mafia, giant drug cartels, 4 continents. All his greatest material corrupt intelligence agencies and cyber hackers that pose an increasing in one show - this is the very best of Jimmy Carr. Not suitable for under 16s threat to global security in the 21st century. There will also be a book a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £28.50 signing post event. d) £28.50 e) £10 a) £18.50 b) £18.50 c) £10 d) £10

‘Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.’

William Shakespeare Sunday 20 May, 7.30pm

IAN WAITE & OTI MABUSE

Rhythm of the Night

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.

Make the most of summer and book a holiday from June to September.

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

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Monday 28 May, 7.30pm

Tuesday 29 May, 8pm

Saturday 2 June, 7.30pm

In Concert

50 Years... Up The Road

My Family: Not The Sitcom

JUSTIN HAYWARD

The Voice of The Moody Blues Legendary singer-songwriter and voice of the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward, who created genre defining hits such as ‘Question’, ‘Nights in White Satin’, ‘The Voice’, ’New Horizons' plus his solo worldwide timeless hit 'Forever Autumn’ will be touring the UK. A show not to miss! a) £38.50 b) £38.50 c) £38.50 d) £38.50 d) £10

NILS LOGFREN

Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Nils has been touring professionally for 50 years. He has toured with Neil Young, Ringo Starr and is currently a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. After fronting the 70's group Grin, Nils embarked on a solo career and makes his first return to the UK in three years for a 15 city tour, accompanied by multiinstrumentalist Greg Varlotta.

a) £35.50 b) £35.50 c) £30.50 d) £30.50 e) £10

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

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

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!

This Olivier-nominated show is 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, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin.

Come and be offended. 14+

Sunday 24 June, 7.30pm

Sunday 17 June, 7pm

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

DAVID BADDIEL

Monday 18 June, 8pm

This stunning Irish spectacular is a fully live show that celebrates Irish SARAH MILLICAN: culture through music and dance, CONTROL ENTHUSIAST featuring world champion dancers, Sarah Millican is not a control a traditional Irish band, singers, and freak, she's a control enthusiast. She a most gifted cast who have been even controls her own insults, see? wowing audiences all over the world Whether you’re sorting the tickets for since 1999. this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about a) £25 b) £23 c) £18 d) £16.50 e) £10 Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, and the correct way to eat a biscuit.

16+ a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £28.50 d) £28.50 e) £10

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Sunday 29 July, 7.30pm

DANNY BAKER LIVE 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 a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £22.50 d) £22.50 e) £10

Saturday 11 August, 10am-4pm

OPEN DAY

Back by popular demand Norwich Theatre Royal throws open its doors for an exciting access-all-areas annual Open Day when visitors get the chance to find out what happens onstage, backstage and behind the scenes. Including activities – great for all the family!

FREE

NATHAN CARTER

Nathan and his band perform a great variety of country, Irish, pop and ballads - music for all ages. Nathan is an expert accordion player, so you can expect a bit of hand-clapping, foot-tapping hooley, as well a superbly entertaining show that will make you want to see him again and again. a) £28.50 b) £28.50 c) £25.50 d) £25.50 e) £10

SARA PASCOE LADSLADSLADS

Following a sell-out run in London’s West End, the multi-award-winning comedian and star of Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, QI and Taskmaster, takes her new show on tour. Full of jokes, hope and white wine LadsLadsLads is the thinking person's stag do.*please please do not bring an actual stag do, PLEASE. Recommended 15+

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“Whipsmart… winningly funny” The Guardian a) £19 b) £19 c) £19 d) £19 e) £10

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Thursday 20 September, 7.30pm

Sunday 16 September, 7.30pm

Sunday 23 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

CINEMOTION

Monday 24 September, 7.30pm

ROSS NOBLE

Currently starring in the West End production of Mel Brooks’ Young Over 300 young performers dance us Frankenstein, Ross is one of the UK’s most original and inventive through the magical world of movie comedians. A former Time Out music - some of the most uplifting, moving and inspirational music scores Award winner for Best Live StandUp and Perrier Award nominee, he ever written were for the big screen. returns to Norwich with a brand new Watch as they unfold with lavish costumes, creative choreography and show. 15+ boundless talent! a) £25 b) £25 c) £25 d) £25 e) £10 a) £18.50 b) £16.50 c) £14 d) £14 e) £10 The Anglia Region Theatre School

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GRAND CENTRAL CIRCUS

Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm

RAF IN CONCERT CENTENARY TOUR

Sunday 15 July, 2pm & 7pm

GRAND CENTRAL CIRCUS Central School of Dance & Performing Arts Roll up! Roll up! Come one, Come all!

We welcome you to join us in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of circus in this theatrical extravaganza, where stage falls under the big top. Let us take you on this 'all singing, all dancing' journey. It’s bound to be a breath-taking experience.

a) £30 b) £27 c) £27 d) £24 e) £10 Group rates: Bands A–D 10% OFF for parties of 10 or more

a) £18.50 b) £16.50 c) £14 d) £11.50 e) £10

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Join us for a rousing centenary salute to our Royal Air Force with the Central Band of the RAF. Charting the development of the Royal Air Force from its formation in 1918 through to the present day and beyond! You’ll be treated to a range of rousing military marches, toe-tapping big band numbers and timeless classical pieces in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. The concert is part of the official RAF100 series of events.

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Sunday 30 September, 7.30pm

FASTLOVE

Direct from London's West End, the UK's finest George Michael tribute show. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar. 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.

This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/ management companies or similar shows.

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Wed 10 October, 1pm & 6.30pm

Thursday 11 October, 7.30pm

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

THE PROCLAIMERS

GLORIOUS

FROGMAN

Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times – Ministry of Science Live is about to explode onto the stage! This is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all it comes with a hovercraft built on stage…. Oh, and a Human Cannon too! Fingers in ears advised…. www.ministryofscience.org

It has been 31 years since Scottish twins Craig & Charlie Reid, aka The Proclaimers, emerged. Since then, their mix of pop, folk, new wave and punk has enlightened and entertained fans throughout the world. They have even inspired a musical, the play and film Sunshine on Leith. Their new album is released August 2018.

Friday 6 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm at Stage Two

Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 April at Stage Two

Adults: a) £16 b) £16 c) £16 d) £16 e) £10 Under 18s: a)£14.50 b)£14.50 c)£14.50 d)£14.50 e)£10 Schools: £10 (plus 1 in 10 free)

a) £35.50 b) £35.50 c) £35.50 d) £35.50 e) £10

a) £27 b) £26 c) £25 d) £23 e) £10

PRESENTED BY FLY NO FILTER

A contemporary hip-hop dance theatre performance about many kinds of love, Glorious is a female-led exposé of the heightened emotions surrounding motherhood, adolescence, growing up and letting go.

Combining talking, dancing, reminiscing and baking, Glorious is an unfiltered social commentary on contemporary life, inspiring audiences and provoking debate.

Suitable for age 12+

Sunday 18 November, 7.30pm

DEACON BLUE

Tuesday 6 November, 7.30pm

FLAWLESS

Chase The Dream - The Reboot. Stars of Street Dance 3D 1 & 2, Britain’s Got Talent and two-time winners of the World Dance Championships) are back and performing even bigger and jaw-dropping routines! A FEEL GOOD, family show following the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the "Intergalactic Dream Ship".

Sunday 11 November, 7.30pm

SIXTIES GOLD

Following last year’s sold out show; don’t miss this chance to see six acts whose 50 hit records defined the music of a generation. An evening to be remembered and a must for all fans of the Swinging Sixties. a) £36 b) £36 c) £36 d) £31 e) £10

To Be Here Someday, 30th Anniversary Tour 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 studio album ‘Believers’, which became their highest charting album in 23 years.

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

a) £26 b) £26 c) £23 d) £23 e) £10

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Sunday 25 November, 7.30pm

ODES TO ST CECILIA Julia Doyle soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Joshua Ellicott tenor Choir of The King’s Consort The King’s Consort Robert King conductor

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One of the world’s most renowned period instrument orchestras and choirs presents three masterworks in praise of St Cecilia. Henry Purcell’s delicious Ode of 1683 and Benjamin Britten’s brilliantly-crafted miniature of 1942 preface one of Handel’s greatest works, his 1739 Ode to St Cecilia, filled with magnificent choruses and solos. a) £29 b) £29 c) £24 d) £24 e) £10

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Tues 24, Thurs 26, Sat 28 6.15pm & 8.30pm Weds 25 & Fri 27 2pm & 5.30pm

“An outstanding amount of energy and great, f unny acting.” – audience member, work-in-progress

This is a ground-breaking, coming-of-age, supernatural thriller, told using Virtual Reality headsets from UK 'theatre pioneers' curious directive. Frogman is a world-first for theatre, combining three spellbinding story-telling techniques:Virtual Reality headsets with binaural sound. Over an hour, audiences will experience a story told using techniques which plunge them into the heart of the environment.

Suitable for age 12+

Supported by Arts Council England and TROOPFest at The Junction, Cambridge

“Terrific…a show with brains and a heart.”

The Guardian (The Kindness of Strangers)

£12 (student concs £10) ON SALE NOW

PRESENTED BY CURIOUS DIRECTIVE

“Restlessly intelligent theatre” The Daily Telegraph (Pioneer) £14 (student concs £12)

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Creative Matters: Caring for Dementia

Limelighters: Activities for over 50s

Creative Matters are a series of month long activities focusing on issues which directly affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Each season features a mix of performances, films, exhibitions, workshops, and events which aim to stimulate discussion through creative means.

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.

Throughout May, we will be exploring the subject of caring for people living with dementia.

All events take place in Stage Two at the Theatre Royal.

Wednesday 9 May, 10.30am – 11.30am MEMORY, MUSIC AND MAGIC A cup of tea, presentation and informal conversation for older people, people living with dementia and their carers. Led by Theatre:Re this activity will explore the link between memory and music, and the unlocking of the magic moments in your life. £5, includes refreshments (carers free) Monday 14 May, 11am – 1pm CREATIVE SKILLS FOR CARERS

BY SPARE TYRE This training will help you think creatively about how you care for and communicate with your loved one, focusing on imaginative techniques for non verbal communication in everyday activities.

A workshop delivered by Spare Tyre runs alongside the training for the person living with dementia. Suitable for carers and those cared for. £20 (carers free) Tuesday 15 May, 7pm THE LADY IN THE VAN (FILM)

Thursday 24 May, 11am and 2.30pm A LITTLE BIT OF LIGHT PRESENTED BY GLASS HOUSE DANCE Two girls enter an attic looking for a very special box. As they search among the lost props of family history, they discover a little bit of light and a touch of magic. Dementia-friendly, it is an enchanting, uplifting and gentle voyage of understanding the importance of things lost and found. Suitable for carers and those cared for. £15 (carers free) Thursday 31 May, 2.30pm and 7.30pm COCKAMAMY,

BY LOUISE COULTHARD

Thursday 19 April Cilla The Musical Thursday 17 May Norfolk and Norwich Festival Thursday 21 June Derren Brown Thursday 26 July Grease Thursday 16 August Miss Saigon 10am – 12noon at Stage Two £8 per session

Alice and her granddaughter Rosie are a team. They live together. Eat together. Watch Countdown together. Until things start to become ludicrous. Nonsensical. Based on a true story this heart-breaking, savagely funny play about companionship explores the reality of living with dementia. £12 (concs £10)

In 1973 London, playwright Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings) develops an unlikely friendship with Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), a homeless woman who lives in a van in his driveway for the next 15 years.

Certification: 12a

Free, but tickets must be booked

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SILVER STAGE A course exclusively for those over 50 with an interest in theatre and performance. You will explore and develop performance skills through exercises, improvisation and text, as well as exploring some theatre techniques. Whether you have previous performance experience or just want a new challenge, come and discover with us.

Wednesdays 10am - 12noon Start date Wednesday 18 April £80 for ten weeks 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.

No need to book.

For more information contact Lead Practitioner Anne Francis 07899 953 974 or dancefitnessnorfolk.co.uk Every Wednesday 6-7pm. £25 per month OR £7 per class.

First class £5

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Holiday Activities: Easter

Holiday Activities: Summer

CIRCUS WEEK CIRCUS FAMILY CRAFTS AND TALES Tuesday 3 April 10.30am - 2.30pm Join us for circus crafts, storytelling, dressing up and much more! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 4+ Free event, drop in at any time CIRCUS DAY AT STAGE TWO Wednesday 4 April with Lost in Translation Circus Tots 10 - 11.30am Explore circus disciplines through games, hula hoops, scarf juggling and partner acrobatics.

Age 3-5 with accompanying adult £8 for one adult and one child (£4 per additional sibling) Circus Play 1 - 2.30pm Learn plate spinning, balancing, tumbling, handstands and group acrobatics.

Age 6-9 £6 per child Circus Skills 3 - 5pm An introduction to headstands/handstands, mini-trampoline, group acrobatics, juggling and hula hoops. Age 12-16 £8 per young person PLAY IN A DAY – JOIN THE CIRCUS Thursday 5 April 10am-3pm The circus is in town and they need your help to put on a show. Join us for a circus themed, fun filled day. Bring a packed lunch! Age 7-11 £20 per child LETTERPRESS WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES WITH PRINT TO THE PEOPLE Friday 6 April 1.30 - 2.30pm & 3.30 - 4.30pm Explore traditional letterpress circus posters and make/customise your very own. Suitable for age 8+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. £8 per person

STORYTELLING – JUST SO STORIES Tuesday 10 April 10 - 10.45am & 11 - 11.45am Norwich Theatre Royal How did the camel get his hump? Join Little People Drama Company for Just So Stories, music and play.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Age 5 - 7 FREE EVENT but tickets must be booked DRUMMING AND PERCUSSION FAMILY WORKSHOP BY BLAKE HARRISON Wednesday 11 April 10 - 10.45am children under 7 11 - 11.45am children age 7 - 12 Explore sounds of the jungle using African Djembe drumming and body percussion. Children must be accompanied by an adult £5 per person JUNGLE WEEK PLAY IN A DAY - JUNGLE ADVENTURE Thursday 12 April 10am - 3pm Mowgli is different from other boys. Join us to create a play that explores animals, humans, their differences and similarities. Bring a packed lunch!

Age 7-11 £20 per child

NTR TAKE PART - STAGE, SCREEN AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN Thursday 2 – Friday 3 August, 7pm At Norwich Playhouse

MODERN MUSICAL THEATRE Monday 13 - Friday 17 August Ages 8 -12 years 10am – 4pm*

Walk down the red carpet and join our participants as they add their own flavour to the world of stage and screen. This spectacular performance created by participants from a variety of our courses will showcase and celebrate creative imaginations, local talent and the joy of taking part. £10 (Concs £8)

Monday 20 - Friday 24 August Ages 13-17 years 10am – 4 pm*

THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS Monday 6 - Friday 10 August 10am - 4pm Work with an array of professional practitioners, each specialised in their field to explore different performance techniques. Includes stage combat, improvisation and clowning.

Ages 8 - 12. £140 DIGITAL FILM MAKING Monday 6 - Friday 10 August 10 am - 4pm This week is all about creativity and state of the art digital technology. Join us to experience the roles within the industry and create your own film. In partnership with CreaTech.

Ages 13 – 17 £165

All events take place in Stage Two at Norwich Theatre Royal unless otherwise stated.

Discover what it means to be a musical theatre performer in the 21st Century. Forget Gershwin; think Hamilton and Hairspray! Join our professionals and end the week with a performance. *Final day extended for performance.

See theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk for full details. £165

ACTING COMPANY Tuesday 28 August - Saturday 1 September 10am - 4pm Ages 8-12* and ages 13-17* Explore what it’s really like to be an actor in the rehearsal room. We will research, devise, write and rehearse, in order to develop a unique performance. £150 *Final day extended for performance.

See theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk for full details.

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Family And Children LITTLE PEOPLE’S DRAMA FAMILY WORKSHOPS 14 week term starts 18 April Classes consist of games, songs, role-play, storytelling and improvisation, allowing the children to explore and express themselves through words, actions and feelings.

2-3yr olds with accompanying adult.

Weds 9.45-10.30am £98 per term 3-4yr olds with accompanying adult, Weds 10.45-11.30am £98 per term LITTLE PEOPLE’S DRAMA WORKSHOPS 14 week term starts 21 April Classes consist of games, role-play and improvisation, building children’s self-esteem, confidence, imagination and creativity.

4-6 year olds, Sat 9-9.45am £78 per term 4-6 year olds, Sat 10-10.45am £78 per term 6–7 year olds, Sat 11am-12pm £84 per term AUDIO DRAMA MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP Sunday 29 April 11am-4pm

Adult Activities THIS IS MY BED Saturday 5 May, 11am

INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTWRITING 24 April - 26 June, Tuesdays 7 – 9pm

An opera for families about bedtimes and dreams. And a bed with a mind of its own, which whisks you off on an incredible 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 ETO’s award-winning operas for children. £8

Ten weekly sessions where participants learn about the craft of scriptwriting; including how to generate stories, create characters, write dialogue and structure scripts.

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 theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk for further details or contact stagetwo@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk SEPTEMBER COURSES We are currently reviewing plans for courses for children and young people starting in September.

To register your interest please contact Stage Two Reception on 01603 598600 or stagetwo@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Led by East Anglian scriptwriter James McDermott.

Ages 21+ £120 for the term DANCE MASTERCLASS WITH PROTEIN Friday 4 May, 4.30 – 7.30pm Designed for professional performers choreographers or vocational students studying dance, musical theatre or physical theatre, this opportunity will result in a deeper insight into Protein’s unique form of dance/theatre, combining text, song and movement. The masterclass 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 May 5.

Age Guidance 16+ £30

CHANGING THE HEARTBEAT, WITH THEATRE:RE Tuesday 8 May, 4.30 – 7.30pm Three-hour physical theatre workshop with internationally acclaimed 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; discover how to follow an impulse and how to give thoughts and emotions a physical and theatrical form, structure and rhythm.

Ideal for practitioners, emerging artists, students and teachers. £20 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING Starting April 26, Thursdays , 7.30 – 9.30pm A ten-week term, covering improvisation and role-play. Ideal for developing communication skills and building confidence.

Ages 26+ £80 for the term SKILLS WORKSHOPS Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Monthly one off workshops that allow you to explore a variety of performance skills.

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 are available at cordelia.galloway@podium.me.

May 16 - The Ensemble Actor.

June 20 – Stage Combat.

July 18 – Voice and the Actor Ages 26 + £14 per session ACTING COURSES We are currently reviewing plans for new adult courses in acting, due to start in September 2018.

To register your interest please contact Stage Two Reception on 01603 598600 or stagetwo@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

All events take place in Stage Two at Norwich Theatre Royal unless otherwise stated.

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Creative Pride 2018

Performances, exhibitions and films celebrating 10 years of Norwich Pride.

Education TEACHERS NETWORK AND CPD During the academic year Stage Two hosts events for teaching staff. These 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.

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

OUT140:THE PLAY Tuesday 24 July, Stage Two

STEPHEN BAILEY Friday 27 July, Stage Two, 7.30pm

Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Hundreds of people have taken part in the OUT140 project and in July we have the world premiere of OUT140: The Play. The play will consist of 140 of our favourite stories in one show, and there’s still time to tweet your tale to potentially be included @OUT140. £5

Meet your new potty-mouthed best friend, who supported Katherine Ryan and Jenny Éclair in their recent sell-out UK tours. Stephen Bailey’s friendly, open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most enjoyable acts on the UK comedy circuit today. With regular TV and radio appearances, he is ‘annoyingly sharp’ (The New Current) and ‘A Comedy Genius’ (Fringe Guru) Suitable for 16 years + £14, (student concs £12)

YOU’VE CHANGED Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 July, Stage Two 7.30pm You’ve Changed sees Kate transition from Fred Astaire to Ginger Rogers taking off her white tie and tails, she bares all. Using song, dance and hard-won wit and wisdom she shines a light on the ins and outs of transitioning in 2003. Fifteen years on it’s clear Kate’s changed, but what she really wants to know is, have you?

Suitable for 14 years+ £12, (student concs £10)

INTERACTIVE ART DISPLAY

BY DAVID SHENTON Throughout July In the month leading up to Norwich’s 10th Pride Festival, David Shenton will be creating an art installation to be displayed within the Theatre’s buildings… Life-size Gay Icons, Activists and LGBT+ Supporters, in the style of the Beatles ‘Sgt Pepper’ album cover. The public will be invited to suggest their own personal gay hero via social media, to be included in the work; and encouraged to have their photograph taken with the LGBT+ Superheroes and Pioneers.

FAMILY CRAFTS AND TALES Saturday 28 July. 10am-1pm An opportunity for families to join in Pride celebrations through family crafts and storytelling.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free event, drop in at any time.

Annual partnership packages are available for schools and academies. 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 long-lasting, impactful and collaborative relationships.

NORFOLK SCHOOLS OPERA PROJECT Now in its 21st year, this project aims to break 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 are available in our Front of House and Backstage/ Technical departments. Details of how to apply are on the Young People’s page of the Take Part section of the theatre website.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES We offer a variety of activities and resources for schools and academies. These include Page to Stage events, backstage tours, pre/post show talks, 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 at the theatre.

If you are coming to a show and wish to add educational value to your visit please contact the Learning and Education team on 01603 598600.

Box Office Details BOOK IN PERSON

DATES FOR BOOKING

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

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.

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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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

PERSONAL DATA

UK law relating to the processing of personal data is changing in May 2018 with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which gives individuals more control over how their personal details are held and processed by organisations.

We’ll be asking customers to tell us if, and how, they’d like to be contacted (by email, phone, post and/or SMS) with news about the Theatre Royal, our events, products and services, and what we do with their information.

If you give consent to receive information from us, you can withdraw that consent to being contacted, change your preferred method(s) of contact at any time, request a copy of the information we hold, or request that we delete that information. You do not need to opt-in to receive information from us when you buy products, book tickets, donate or use any other of our services.

If you have any questions about this, please let us know by emailing marketing@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

GO4LESS

Cardholders have a day’s priority booking on all Band E seats in the new season on Tuesday 27 March 2018.

Bookings must be made in person.

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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

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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SPECIAL EFFECTS

Some shows may contain strobe lighting or smoke effects.

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

CHILDREN

For certain shows, babies and children under 3 are welcome free of charge and may share a seat with you. ­­­For shows which do not display this advice, we regret children under 3 are not admitted to the auditorium. For Peppa Pig children under one are welcome free of chareg and may share a seat with you.

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

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

GROUPS

Ice creams and interval drinks may be ordered in advance if bringing a group.

Order forms will be sent to you when your booking is confirmed.

THEATRE TOURS

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

SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

GET TOGETHER GROUPS

Come and meet like-minded people who share an interest in theatre. At selected matinee performances, (highlighted on the centre diary pages), a host will be on hand from an hour before the performance to say

hello and introduce you to others.

Meet in either the Circle Lounge or the Targetfollow Room.

For more information, call Jason Raper on (01603) 598542 or email j.raper@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

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

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

Access to the building Level access to the foyer.

Ramped or stairs access to the Stalls (downstairs).

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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Lift or stairs access to the Circle (upstairs).

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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.

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For patrons who are blind or partially-sighted: Audio description delivered live during a performance via headsets available from the Welcome Point – we recommend booking in the front Stalls.

Touch tour available before most audio described performances.

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

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.

Aladdin Fri 4 Jan 2019, 5.30pm.

Personal Assistants: If you require the support of a carer or companion to access the theatre, let us know when booking. A complimentary ticket is available to Personal Assistants.

Terms & conditions apply. Please check with Box Office for further details.

Audio introductions available, on request, for shows which are not audio described (must be booked at least one week in advance & are available only from the third performance of a show).

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Corporate Opportunities

Corporate Partners

Norwich Theatre Royal would like to thank the following organisations for their support and commitment:

Funders

Corporate Partners

Sponsors & Transform Partners

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

We can create a package of benefits tailored to your business objectives including tickets and hospitality, bespoke workshops and invitations to private events.

SPONSORSHIP Our range of bespoke Sponsorship packages enables you to demonstrate your support for the region's premier theatre and engage with our annual audiences of over 400,000 including 11,500 loyal Friends.

Trusts & Foundations Foundation Foyle Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Geoffrey Watling Charity, Monument Trust, New Anglia Growing Business Fund, Norwich Town Close Estate Charity, Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, Chivers Trust, Jarrold Trust, Norfolk Opera Trust, Ernest Cook Trust, Michael Tippett Foundation In Venue Sponsors Contract Personnel

CORPORATE CLUB

Recruitment that works for you

Our corporate memberships include a flexible, annual package of theatre tickets, branding and advertising, offering you high quality hospitality and client development across a whole year of inspirational performances at Norwich Theatre Royal.

For more information about Sponsorship or our corporate schemes please contact Jess Cook, Development Officer on 01603 598525 or j.cook@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk: Alternatively please visit our website www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk and click on Businesses followed by Working with Us.

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TRANSFORM Transform is a creative leadership CPD course for businesses. Harnessing the arts as inspiration, it aims to develop three key areas: communication, leadership and creativity and innovation, allowing the acquired skills to be applied to any business. The Transform programme encompasses modules provided by the high-quality external education partners Olivier Mythodrama, the National Theatre and the Ideas Centre and is designed for business leaders, emerging leaders and rising stars.

Supporters ambers rose, Hollinger Print, Norwich Print Solutions, Signs Express

Corporate Club Members Adnams · Alan Boswell Group · Almary Green Investments · Anglia Area Civil Service Sports Council · Anglian Group PLC · Archant · Arnold Keys · Barclays · Birkett LLP · Broadland Business Park · Capita · City College Norwich · Computer Service Centre · Dipple & Conway · Eastern Voice & Data · Elizabeths The Florist · Grant Thornton · Hatch Brenner LLP · Howes Percival LLP · InTouch Systems · Intu Chapelfield · Jarrolds · Kettle Foods · KTIB · Lambda Films · Larking Gowen · Leathes Prior Solicitors · Loveday & Partners · Lovell · Lovewell Blake · M+A Partners · Mayday Intergrated Office Systems · Mills & Reeve · Norfolk Country Cottages · Norfolk Police Social Club · Norse Care · Norse Commercial Services · North Norfolk Theatre Goers · Norwich Print Solutions · NPS Property Consultants Ltd · Nuffield Health · Persimmon Homes · ReAssure · R G Carter Holdings Ltd · Rogers & Norton Solicitors · Savills (UK) Ltd · Sinclair International Ltd · Smith & Pinching · Spire Solicitors LLP · Steeles Law Solicitors Ltd · The Forum Trust · Virgin Money · Wayne Fleming Associates

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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.