What's On - Spring 2018 by OPEN

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Welcome to the Spring edition of our What's On guide which is packed full of new ventures heading your way for 2018. FIRSTLY, IN CASTLE MALL YOU’LL NOW FIND A CLOTHING SHOP WITH A DIFFERENCE - a shop which has no money transactions yet you can get a brand new to you outfit! Called New-U you can read more about our unique shop on pages 8 & 9.

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Secondly, we have not one but two new club-nights coming to OPEN – coming straight on the heels of their residency in Manchester and Leeds Soul Heaven will now also be taking up residency in our Club every other month. We also have PANIC! – ‘An EMO/alternative throwback night' for those who love music from the 00s. We are also proud to be the official home of the Echo Youth Theatre, who will be bringing their first production 'A Little Princess' to us in April (see pages 14 & 15) Also new for 2018 is Springfest - A World drinks, street food and entertainment festival featuring the best from five continents – Europe, Asia, The Americas, Australasia and Africa. Another new event coming in the Summer is a Sushi & Sake festival - more information on this will be in our Summer edition. For more information on everything we have going on within our venue and to book tickets - head on over to our website opennorwich.org.uk Thank you for reading.

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Since launching in 2010, Norwich Fashion Week has shone a spotlight on the vibrant, diverse fashion scene in Norwich. Through professional catwalk shows, career talks, creative workshops and bringing together independent, local boutiques with national and international fashion brands, it’s been a must-visit event for anyone with a passion for fashion.

➺Since 2015 OPEN has been the dedicated home of Norwich Fashion Week. More than 2,000 people attended the event in 2017, the team are really proud that over the years, the event has catapulted many emerging designers, models and new creative talents into exciting fashion careers. So, it’s with real regret that, as a voluntary, not-for-profit community interest company, NFW announces that the funding and sponsorship currently in place, will not cover the costs of next year’s event. Norwich Fashion Week fully intends to return to its OPEN home in the future, so watch this space! In the meantime, you can see the collaborative projects and fashion shoots NFW and OPEN continue to create at their new sister website Journal East. The new digital platform launched this month to showcase fashion and creativity across the eastern region at journaleast.co.uk

Images: Journal East Photography: Andi Sapey Styling: Alex Hill Clothing: Jarrold and Workig Title Clothing Models: Sandra Reynolds MUA: Charlotte Tilbury at Jarrold

OPEN GYM is a great way for young people to improve their mental and physical health. Membership is just £10 per month which goes towards helping a young person from a disavantaged background access our Gym for free. The GYM offers a free 12 week course, to 20 young girls aged between 11 – 18. On offer will be a choice of self-defence classes, non-contact boxing and Girl Warrior Training classes. These classes take place on Wednesdays from 5-6pm. Anyone interested in taking part in these classes should contact Fi Manders either by emailing fitness@opennorwich.org. uk or calling 01603 763111 to secure a place.

For more information visit opennorwich.org.uk/gym/

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THE RASPBERRY CANNOLI CABARET WITH RAY GELATO & THE GIANTS Live music supported by live performance Where ladies dazzle and wise guys meet

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A WORLD DRINKS, STREET FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL Featuring the return of Oktoberfest Norwich’s Bavarian Strollers and The Mariachis (as seen on TV) Saturday 24th March 2018 Tickets available from opennorwich.org.uk [18+] EARLY TICKEBIRD £10 A TS DV + BO OK ING F EE

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The shop will also provide 'smart' clothes for any occasion that young adults (16-30) can borrow for job interviews or similar occasions. This is aimed at those who could not otherwise acquire suitable clothing. Customers will be able to donate items of clothing* and accessories they no longer need and if they want, to swap for items of the same value. The other purpose of this shop is to give young people the skills and confidence to progress into employment by offering retail work experience placements in a supportive environment. *Items of clothing need to be new or nearly new.

PLEASE DO VISIT NEW-U WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF CASTLE MALL IN NORWICH.

SWAP BORROW EXPERIENCE.... New-U is a clothing and accessories shop with a difference. The New-U shop is unique in that it will operate on the basis of donate, swap or loan and no cash transactions will be made but will operate using a voucher system. Each item will be given a value and customers will be able to swap or loan items based on their value.

New-U is a partnership between OPEN Youth Trust and Talent Match New Anglia and funded through The Big Lottery Fund.

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LITTLELIFTS HOOPATHON FUNDRAISER SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 2.00PM

Can you take on the challenge of four hours of fitness hooping with Powerhoop Expert Mr Dod. £14 adv | suitable for over 16s

THE HIGH POINTS EP LAUNCH SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 7.00PM

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT – THE MUSICAL

NORWICH SOUL TRAIN 26TH JANUARY 9.00PM

A night filled with Funk, Soul, Disco and Motown classics, leading you along the tracks and grooves with those licks of hard hitting horns, punchy rhythms and storming beats! £7adv

A KINGS RANSOM THURSDAY 1ST & FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 7.00PM

A world premier of a children’s opera, A King’s Ransom reimagines the story of Robin Hood. But, there’s just one problem… where’s Robin? Faced with the threats of the soldiers,

TUESDAY 20TH – SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY MATINEE 1.30PM / EVENING 6.30PM and their King imprisoned, what will the villagers do when Robin can’t be found? £12 adv adults | £6 child (under 16)

SOUL HEAVEN LAUNCH PARTY FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 8.00PM – 2.00AM

Join Soul Heaven at their launch party at their brand-new residency in Norwich in our OPEN Club Room. Featuring: Grant Nelson (The Godfather of UK House & Garage), Tom Crane (Ocean Beach / Blue Marlin / Sankeys), Ollie Blackmore (Soul Heaven / Sol House / Es Vivé) and MYDC (Soulshaker / Boogie Bunker Radio) £8 adv

Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, takes a pit-stop in Norwich for one week only! Based on the smashhit movie Sound Ideas Theatre brings the outback to OPEN. £18 Matinee / £20 evening

PANIC! FEAT FELL OUT BOY LIVE SATURDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 9.00PM – 2.00AM

Throwback night featuring headliner Fell Out Boy and DJs spinning the EMO and alternative indie tunes across 2 rooms from a decade that threw out some of the best music ever!! £7 adv

A special headline show in our Club to celebrate the release of their brand-new EP. £6 adv

WNDSSP – DANCE SHOW TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY MATINEE 3.30PM / EVENING 6.30PM

14 schools from the West Norwich & Dereham School Sport Partnership (WNDSSP) will take to the stage to experience the feeling of performing

their dance after weeks of rehearsals in front of friends and family in a professional theatre. £5 adults £3 child Matinee / £7 adults £5 child Evening

NORFOLK YOUTH AWARDS CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 6.00PM

Recognising the achievements of young people living in Norfolk this awards evening will be hosted by OPEN Youth Trust Ambassador Joe Crowley, presenter on BBC The One Show and Countryfile. £6 adv

DANCE-A-THON IN AID OF OPEN YOUTH TRUST SATURDAY 3RD MARCH 11.00AM – 3.00PM The challenge is set! Are you ready to get fit whilst having fun? Can you handle the fun and intense exercise of a four-hour glow in the dark sponsored Dance-

a-thon to raise money to help young people access activities at the OPEN Youth Trust for FREE. £10 adv - all ages welcome

NORWICH PRELOVED KILO SUNDAY 4TH MARCH 10.00AM – 4.00PM Brought to you by Preloved Vintage Wholesale. Come join us for our biggest kilo event yet and shop through 6 tonnes of vintage and retro clothing by weight. £1.50 OTD

TOWER FITNESS CORPORATE BOXING SATURDAY 10TH & 17TH MARCH

These shows promise you an exciting and fun filled night combined with an electric atmosphere! All competitors have spent 12 weeks being trained by former professional boxer Jackson Williams and his team. VIP Doors 6:15pm / Standard 7pm Call 0333 358 1111 or email info@towerfitness.co.uk for information

RAGHU DIXIT THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 7.30PM

Often hailed as India’s biggest cultural and musical export Raghu Dixit’s unique brand of infectious happy music transcends age, genre and even language. £20 adv

Keep an eye on our website for more events as at the time of writing we are still booking events! www.opennorwich.org.uk

SAM COE AND THE LONG SHADOWS – ALBUM LAUNCH FRIDAY 16TH MARCH 7.30PM

Sam Coe & The Long Shadows release their highly anticipated debut album Full Moon which sees them firmly position themselves at the forefront of the UK Country/Americana Music scene. Performing in the splendour of OPEN’s Banking Hall. £8 adv UNRESERVED SEATING

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SPRINGFEST 2018 SATURDAY 24TH MARCH 12.00PM & 6.00PM

THE NORFOLK BUMP, BABY & TODDLER SHOW SUNDAY 13TH MAY 10.30AM

A world drinks, street food and entertainment festival featuring the brilliant Bavarian Strollers who will be repeating their starring performance at Oktoberfest alongside The Mariachis – famed for their Doritos TV advert. This festival will bring the very best from five continents – Europe, Asia, The Americas, Australasia and Africa. £10 adv | VIP packages available

SUNFLOWER BEAN MONDAY 26TH MARCH 7.00PM

An American rock band from Brooklyn, New York founded in 2013 return to the UK following their adventures with Wolf Alice for their very own headline tour. £11 adv

AJ’S CLUBNIGHT & KARAOKE THURSDAY 5TH APRIL 7.00PM

A club-night of music, dance for young people aged 13 – 25 with learning difficulties and disabilities. £5 OTD

ECHO YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT A LITTLE PRINCESS THURSDAY 5TH - SATURDAY 7TH APRIL Echo Youth Theatre present their first full production at OPEN with the East Anglian Premiere of ‘A Little Princess’, a musical with music by Andrew Lippa, based on the 1905 children's novel of the same name. £12 adv | £8 under 18s

WEST END EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP CONCERT MONDAY 9TH - FRIDAY 14TH APRIL Our Workshops offering the ultimate in musical theatre

Norfolk's longest running baby and parenting show, covering all aspects of those all important early years. With lots of information stands, free activities and of course some shopping, there is something to suit everyone. £5 OTD (under 16s free)

THE DEAD SOUTH THURSDAY 19TH APRIL 7.30PM

Formed in 2012, The Dead South's most recent album “Illusion & Doubt” charted at No2 on the Bluegrass US Billboards and won Best Saskatchewan Album of 2016. £12 adv

training for both children (7+) and adults. After five days of intense training with the very best West End professional actors, choreographers, directors and musical directors, you get to perform in the ‘Grande Finale Concert…. With the stars! Visit www.westendexperienceeast. com to book.

WOW NORWICH 2018 SATURDAY 28TH & SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 9.00AM – 5.30PM / 10.00AM – 5.00PM

WOW - Women of the World is a global network of festivals for everyone that celebrates and recognises the achievements of women and girls, takes a frank look at the issues that are preventing them reaching their potential and discusses possible

solutions. Visit website for tickets.

COMMON PEOPLE 3 FRIDAY 4TH MAY 9.00PM

This is a ‘full venue’ experience to celebrate all things cool with 90’s Indie, Brit Pop & Chill Out plus the return of the "People's Playlist" and our very special guest DJ Steve Lamacq! £9 adv

MISTER JACK PRESENTS “THE RASPBERRY CANNOLI CABARET" SATURDAY 5TH MAY 8:00PM

A New York, Italian-American club. Live music and live cabaret performance come together for an evening of spectacle, dancing, cocktails and so much more. The “Godfather of Swing”, Ray Gelato and The Giants will perform a sensational musical set supported by mesmerising dance, cabaret and burlesque performances. Earlybird £20.18 | £32.85 adv

RUM FESTIVAL FRIDAY 18TH & SATURDAY 19TH MAY FRIDAY 5.30PM11.30PM / SATURDAY 12.30PM-5PM / SATURDAY 6.30PM11.30PM

After the success of last years' event we're excited to be coming back to OPEN in Norwich bringing over 100 different rums including new and exclusive rums, producers and a variety of entertainment. £12.50 adv

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 13TH - 16TH FEBRUARY 3RD - 6TH & 10TH - 13TH APRIL 29TH MAY - 1ST JUNE On offer over the school holidays will be a variety of two-day activities for 7 – 12 year olds. Covering a variety of activities from music and moving making, dance to musical theatre, as well as sporting activities such as climbing, football and multisports. Cost for two days is just £30 running from 10am–3pm each day.

For full details details of ALL our forthcoming events visit our website opennorwich.org.uk/gigs-and-events Details correct at time of going to press.

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A NEW YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY HAS LAUNCHED AT OPEN ➺Echo Youth Theatre is an exciting new youth theatre company for young people aged 8-19. EYT aims to provide challenging and varied theatre experiences for young people in Norfolk, but without the burden of high fees and regular classes.

Members of EYT will have the chance to experience all aspects of theatre production and the company are keen to support young people, both on stage and back stage, to achieve their theatrical ambitions. For just £15 per year, members will receive advance notice of audition opportunities, exclusive access to the workshop programme, with priority booking, and invitations to EYT’s social events and theatre trips.

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EYT understands young people who are passionate about theatre or performing want to broaden their experiences outside of school or regular classes, but equally want to maintain what they already do. Membership of EYT will provide flexible, complementary activities and challenging opportunities to develop new skills. EYT will be working with some of Norfolk’s most talented creative teams to provide high quality productions – initially two major productions in 2018. Echo Youth Theatre’s first production will be the East Anglian premiere of the musical, A Little Princess, at OPEN from 5th to 7th April 2018. www.echoyouththeatre.co.uk

SATURDAY 9TH JUNE EARLYBIRD £9 ADV | £13 ADV + BF 18 + | Doors 9 PM - 2AM 20 BANK PLAIN, NORWICH

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Oktoberfest Friday 12th & Saturday 13th October

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Thursday 13th September 4-6pm & Saturday 15th September 10am-2pm. A chance to see behind the scenes of our Grade II listed building which was the former home of the regional HQ of Barclays Bank. Free, booking essential

KEEPING ABREAST FASHION SHOWS Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th October

A brief look at events in 2018

HUEY MORGAN’S NYC BLOCK PARTY Saturday 9th June Huey’s NYC Block Party is coming to Norwich. The musical equivalent of the cosmic Big Bang, disco, hip hop and funk collided in an almighty collision in late 70s New York, with call and response choruses sat astride Get Down breaks and fast’n’furious hip hop mixing. £13 adv

SUSHI & SAKE FESTIVAL Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August Showcasing some of the best Regional and National Sushi restaurant brands, with tastings, masterclasses and more. Japanese Beers, Cocktails and Sake will be served from various vendors along with Live Music and DJ throughout the weekend. £10 adv +

BRINGING TOGETHER a mix of fashion, music, dance and speakers, featuring models, all of whom have or are going through breast reconstruction after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Further information in the Summer edition of What’s On.

WEST END EXPERIENCE Monday 22nd-Friday 26th October See Events at a Glance

VIRGIN WINES Thursday 29th November For anyone who likes their wine and for those of you who have not yet been to one of Virgin Wines events, don’t worry, this is as far away from a stuffy wine tasting as you can imagine. Further information in the Summer edition of What’s On.

Friday 12 & Saturday 13th October It’s On! Oktoberfest is returning to Norwich. Our iconic building will once again be transformed into a German themed Bierkeller. Complete with authentic Bavarian beer, food and entertainment the venue will become one of the biggest celebrations ever seen in our Fine City. Earlybird £10 adv VIP tickets also available

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