Norwich Theatre Royal
MAMMA MIA!
4-22 October
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is irresistibly told through the timeless hits of ABBA. Every day’s a holiday at MAMMA MIA!, so have the time of your life at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical. Selected weekend performances can also take advantage of the Hosted Lounge experience.
The Black Blues Brothers
23 October
Join the energy of Africa with a rhythm and blues sound. Five extraordinary acrobats perform their comedy tribute to the cult movie The Blues Brothers. The surroundings become props for acrobatic feats in an elegant nightclub reminiscent of the Cotton Club. Expect breathtaking jumps, fire, somersault routines, human pyramids and much more.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
25-29 October
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller, which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.
Anoushka Shankar and Manu Delago
with Britten Sinfonia
30 October
Multi-Grammy-nominated sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar is steeped in the classical Indian tradition her father, Ravi Shankar, brought to a worldwide audience. Prepare for a hypnotic evening from some masterfully attuned musicians.
Norwich Theatre Playhouse
BORN TO EXIST: The woman I know
10 October
Born to Exist forms Joseph Toonga’s third part of his Nationally acclaimed Hip Hop Dance trilogy that invites change and a sense of overcoming stigmas society holds towards ethnic minorities. This third iteration is a response to Joseph’s personal experience of being solely brought up by black women.
Courtney Pine presents Spirituality featuring Zoe Rahman
11 October
The duo are once again reunited for a string of live shows to celebrate and debut brand new material from Courtney’s forthcoming album Spirituality, due for release in the autumn. This touring line up will feature Courtney back on bass clarinet, Zoe on grand piano and, this time, with the addition of a violin quartet for these very special shows.
Graham Cole: So you think you know me
15 October
Spend an evening with Graham Cole OBE, as he shares stories of his 50 years in film, TV and theatre. Graham is best known for his 25-year role as PC Tony Stamp in The Bill, but there is much more to Graham than just a bobby on the beat. Set against a backdrop of photographs and videos cataloguing the most memorable moments in Graham’s life, Graham will share tales from his star-studded career.
Isy Suttie: Jackpot
18 October
As seen as Dobby in Channel 4’s Peep Show, Isy Suttie returns to live stand-up. She asks whether it’s enough to try and find that buzz on mum’s weekends away or on family walks in the woods and why she continues to hunt for it at all costs.
Sofie Hagen: Fat Jokes Tour 2022
20 October
Edinburgh comedy award winner Sofie Hagen presents Fat Jokes. A show bursting with big jokes and fat punchlines.
A Night with Drew Gasparini
22 October
For one night only, and exclusively here in Norwich, join US musical theatre composer and singer/songwriter Drew Gasparini for a very special performance of his songs. Drew will be joined by some of the workshop company of We Aren’t Kids Anymore, a musical adaptation of his semi-autobiographical song-cycle currently in development with Norwich Theatre.
Graffiti Classics
24 October
16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and exhilarating for young and old alike. Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with its hilarious, all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show.
Gastronaut:
Utterly Revolting Science Show
27 October
A funny, cheeky, thoroughly disgusting, but utterly scientific multimedia journey through the human body from head to bottom. The show explores what really happens to a mouthful of food after you’ve eaten it and visits lots of weird human quirks along the way.
Mark Thomas: Black and White
28 October
Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. Taking down politicians. Mucking about. New ideas and finding HOPE. This award-winning comedian asks how did we get here?
Spontaneous Potter Kidz
29 October
Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office! A very magical improv show awaits…
The smash hit Spontaneous Potter Kidz is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy show based on your suggestions! Hilarity ensues as wizarding sketches and entirely new Potter stories are magically improvised on the spot.
Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Theatre Cares – A Life in Music
6 October (4 sessions)
An exciting new participatory programme for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers. All workshops will be very relaxed and set to a leisurely pace that will explore music in all its forms.
Chronicles of Atom and Luna
15-16 October
Our heroes, Atom and Luna (left home alone by their mother), are saved from starvation by the arrival of their magical childminder, Iffly Sney. And so begins Atom & Luna’s journey, an adventure that will change their lives forever.
Rise and Fall
25 October
A poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go. Come and explore an ecosystem of balloons: universes in miniature, from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs.
The Ballad of Mulan
28 October
Woman. Warrior. Legend. Mulan, disguised as a man, has fought for the Chinese Empire for ten years, but now it is time to go home. The show shines a light on the real Chinese heroine that inspired Disney’s animation and live-feature Mulan.
Little Boxes
29 October
A comedic and inspiring one-woman show written by and starring Joann Condon (Little Britain). Laugh and cry as Joann explores the boxes she has found herself in throughout life. Joann uses personal anecdotes to highlight assumptions and judgements made about her.
Royal Norfolk Show Charity Ball
Saturday 26 November, Norfolk Showground
It’s the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association’s biggest night of the year, and they want you to be there to celebrate the work of the RNAA Charity; Norfolk’s leading charity supporting food production, farming and the countryside; hosted by Karl Minns, part of the Nimmo Twins. On the evening they will be fundraising to enable grants and bursaries to be awarded to Norfolk’s aspiring farmers and producers for training, education and professional development by launching their Opportunities Fund. After enjoying a delicious three course meal by Brasted’s guests will dance into the evening with music from Night Train and there will be several fundraising initiatives on the night including a Charity Art Auction. The event is sponsored by Loveday & Partners.
Book your tickets at www.rnaa.org.uk
Wild Oak Workshops
Autumn Wreathing Workshop
Wednesday 19 October | £65 per person
Afternoon Workshop: 1-3pm (Inc. Lunch) | Evening Workshop: 5-7pm (Inc. Supper)
As we begin to witness the whisper of change and say ‘Hello’ to the magnificent riots of colour that Autumn dazzles us with join your host Katie and enjoy this Golden Season. Learn how to make a beautiful autumnal wreath centrepiece complete with candle, whilst enjoying delicious warming food in the wonderful ambience of Wittles Castle Acre.
Katie will guide you through the creative process of making a wreathed centrepiece. Creating with hedgerow harvested Autumnal coloured oak, silver birch, ivy and lichen covered twigs. Whilst creating your beautiful table decoration Katie will share with you some lovely ideas of how to dress your table with treasures from the forest floor; including conkers and acorns. To bring an Autumnal glow you will leave with a scented candle to bring the scent of Autumn into your home.
Included in the workshop price will be the delicious seasonal inspired nibbles and refreshments created by Wittles Castle Acre. Enjoy a lunch or supper of home made autumnal soup, artisan bread, delicious sweet treats and a glass of Norfolk’s award winning Cobble Hill Wine.
Place your order by 5pm 12 October
John Lewis – Ipswich
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Throughout October
Visit John Lewis Ipswich throughout October and take part in their
Halloween Treasure Hunt. Find all 9 spooky ghosts hidden around the store
for a chance to win a Halloween goodie bag worth over £50.
All Things Baby Event
10 November, at 17:30
Join the John Lewis Ipswich Nursery team along with local experts at their All Things Baby Event. These prenatal sessions will include information on all you need to know to prepare for your new arrival and beyond. To reserve your free place
email: filipa.silva@johnlewis.co.uk
Al Murray: Gig for Victory
Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 20 October
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need, answers to questions they never knew existed.
And when that moment comes, who better to show the way, to provide those answers, than the people’s man of the people, the Pub Landlord? Steeped in the deep and ancient barroom wisdom of countless lock ins, the Pub Landlord is there to show the way. Wherever you are, he will – within sensible travel limits and theatre booking policy – come, offering people thirsty for common sense a full pint of the good stuff.
Holkham Hall
Classical Music Rocks: Chamber Music, 14 October
A beautiful selection of works for flute, cello and piano, performed by three international and captivating players. Klio Blonz – Flute, Rebecca Hepplewhite – Cello and Grace Mo – Piano. This event is celebrating Classical Music Rock’s sixth anniversary, a charity organisation which brings high calibre musicians into school settings and the wider community. CMR ‘s objective is to reach and inspire as many children as possible, making classical music accessible and appreciated by all.
Surrounded by the elegant harmony of the Marble Hall, the listener will be transported by the exquisite music of Haydn, Hummel, Telemann and Elgar, not to forget Louise Farrenc, one of the very few women composers who achieved such recognition during her time.
PrimEvil
14-31 october
Get ready for 13 nights of terror with five terrifying haunts full of scares, street performing actors, bar, street food vendors and plenty of entertainment on what is their 13th year.
The haunts promise to entertain you with surprise rooms, obstacles, corridors and non-stop twists and turns and jumps around every corner! Form your scare squad and take on the challenge of Norfolk’s biggest and best scare attraction!
Gates open at 6pm, last entry is 9pm, park closes at 11pm.
