Peaky Blinders:
The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Norwich Theatre Royal, 17-21 January
A new dance theatre event, delving into the story of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders, written by the creator of the global hit television series.
Dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatization, with an iconic eclectic Peaky soundtrack, and a live on-stage band. This awe-inspiring and captivating theatre production is from one of the world’s most diverse companies of dancers; Rambert.
Tommy and the Peakys fought together at Flanders. Bound by this experience, a really personal story unfolds as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and as Tommy is intoxicated by the mysterious Grace.
Opening in the trenches, Rambert take you on a journey through dance, with narrative, and a live band on stage, featuring the iconic Peaky soundtrack, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, and many more. This is much more than a dance performance, it’s a full on theatrical spectacle.
All things baby
Nursery department at John Lewis Norwich
23 February, 6.15pm-8pm
Join the John Lewis Norwich nursery team at their FREE event for expectant parents. These parental sessions will include information to help you prepare for your new arrival and the chance to discover local organisations to support you from birth and beyond.
To pre-book your place at the event visit the nursery department or email emily.smart@johnlewis.co.uk
The Room
4 February
Ocean Room, Gorleston
The Room is back in February with another stunning line-up of live music acts, now in its 15th year. The Room is a big show, with five acts appearing on five different stages in the style of the BBC TV program Later with Jools Holland and is, in the main, a showcase for original bands to play live in a good size venue.
On the bill as usual is a cross section of music genres covering Blues, Country, Indie and of course a mixture of styles from the Rooms resident band The H-Gang. Providing the music on the night are The Hard Working Blues Band, Swamptruck Goodtime Band, Robin Evens and local band Jehenna.
This unique event is unlike anything else and sees each act playing on their own stages in each of the three sets starting at 8.02pm. The H-Gang will close up the night with a finale of upbeat tracks which is sure to get everyone up dancing.
Book your tickets early for this hugely popular event. Doors open at 7.02pm show starts at 8.02 prompt!
www.the-room.biz
Charles Dickens:
Great Expectations
Southwold Arts Centre
10 January, 7.30pm
A new dramatisation of Charles Dickens’s great novel. A young boy in a deserted graveyard, a vicious convict on the loose… and what is the weird Miss Haversham offering?
Tickets £9-£12.
Norwich Science Festival
11-18 February
The Forum, Norwich
A celebration of science! Exciting exhibitions, sensational shows and inspiring hands-on science. For all ages and all levels of knowledge. Expect intriguing discoveries, inspiring talks, engaging exhibitions, deep dives and debates, cutting-edge research, and lots of hands-on family fun!
The Apex
Bury St Edmunds
Gorokhov – Dvorak Cello Concerto, Sat 28 Jan, 7.30pm
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jacques Cohen. Soloist Leonid Gorokhov is a Russian cellist who was a protégé of Yehudi Menuhin in the 1990s. Music will include Glinka Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture, Dvorak Cello Concerto and Brahms Symphony No 3.
The John Martyn Project ,Sun 29 Jan, 7.30pm
Six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn: vocalist Blythe Pepino toured with London Grammar, virtuoso guitarist and mandolin enthusiast Kit Hawes who has worked with Seth Lakeman & Cara Dillon, soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Pete Josef has performed with Roni Size, Reprazent and Rag ’n’ Bone Man, Sunday Times ‘Breaking Act’ Sam Brookes and rhythm section John Blakeley and Jon Short of Sheelanagig.
A virtuoso guitarist with a laid-back but highly expressive voice, John Martyn emerged from the British folk scene in the late 1960s to make some of the most hauntingly evocative and mesmerising music of his era.
Ruth Wharrier School of Botanical Art
Do you have a passion for art and the natural world? Why not dedicate some time next year to learning the timeless skills of botanical drawing and painting?
Professional Illustrator, Ruth Wharrier, trained at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London and is a graduate of their prestigious Botanical Illustration Diploma course. She lives and works on the Suffolk coast and has been teaching botanical drawing and painting for over 12 years through private workshops and as a tutor for Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Ruth works in watercolour, gouache, coloured pencil, graphite and pen and ink. Her paintings and illustrations are collected worldwide.
Next year Ruth is launching her own School of Botanical Art, offering a wide range of courses across the year. Observational drawing in graphite and coloured pencil, watercolour techniques and botany, will all be taught to enable students to fully understand their subjects. Studio based lessons and field sketchbook lessons will be available.
Courses will range from one day workshops for those who are beginners to longer, vocational courses through the Open College Network, for those who want to focus seriously on improving their skills. Ruth also offers a one year Level 4 Botanical Drawing and Painting course for those with experience who wish to pursue a career in botanical art.
In addition to adult learning courses, Ruth is also an Arts Award advisor and will be offering vocational courses for teenagers who wish to develop their fine art skills and environmental art awareness.
The courses will be based at SWT Carlton Marshes Visitors Centre, near Lowestoft (NR33 8HU) and in other locations across the region.
This is a unique opportunity to learn new art skills with a highly experienced artist and teacher. All students will receive a warm welcome and gain confidence in developing their artwork within a supportive environment.
For more information and to sign up for news on upcoming courses go to:
www.ruthwharrier.com or call Ruth on 07722015847 for further details. Gift vouchers available for some courses.