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Priority on these seats Seats towards the ends of rows may is given to wheelchair have a restricted view. users and those transferring This is reflected in the from a wheelchair price of these seats. Book Online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Booking Form Inside Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL 74 Registered Charity No. 262259 Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:36 Page 3 Assisted performances

AUDIO DESCRIBED Jack & the Beanstalk...... Wed 4 Jan, 1pm Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Jack & the Beanstalk...... Sat 7 Jan, 2.30pm Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams La Cage aux Folles...... Sat 21 Jan, 2.30pm Matthew Piper Mamma Mia ...... Sat 18 Mar & 25 Mar, 2.30pm Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Sunny Afternoon ...... Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Caroline Williams Running Wild...... Sat 29 April, 2.30pm Caroline Williams Sister Act ...... Sat 6 May, 2.30pm Minds Eye – Matthew Piper Fantastic Mr Fox ...... Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Caroline Williams Funny Girl ...... Sat 1 July, 2.30pm Minds Eye – Anne Hornsby Jane Eyre...... Wed 19 July, 2.30pm Vocaleyes The Railway Children...... Sat 5 August, 2.30pm Matthew Piper The Curious Incident…...... Sat 2 Sept, 2.30pm Vocaleyes Shirley Valentine ...... Sat 9 Sept, 2.30pm Matthew Piper Sleeping Beauty...... Wed 3 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams Sleeping Beauty...... Sat 6 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm Matthew Piper & Caroline Williams

BSL SIGNED Jack & the Beanstalk...... Sat 7 Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Theatresign – Paul Michaels La Cage aux Folles...... Wed 18 Jan, 7.30pm Theatresign – Donna Ruane Mamma Mia ...... Sat 18 Mar, 2.30pm Theatresign – Donna Ruane Sunny Afternoon ...... Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Theatresign – Stacey Greene Running Wild...... Sat 29 April, 2.30pm Theatresign – Donna Ruane Sister Act ...... Fri 5 May, 7.30pm Theatresign – Clare Edwards Fantastic Mr Fox ...... Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Theatresign – Laura Miller Gangsta Granny ...... Sat 15 July, 2.30pm Theatresign – Clare Edwards The Railway Children...... Sat 5 Aug, 2.30pm Theatresign Sleeping Beauty...... Sat 13 Jan, 2018, 2.30pm Theatresign

CAPTIONED Jack & the Beanstalk...... Sun 8 Jan, 1pm & 5pm The Witches of Eastwick ...... Thur 2 Feb, 2.30pm Mamma Mia ...... Thur 9 Mar, 2.30pm Mamma Mia ...... Thur 16 Mar, 7.30pm Abigail's Party...... Wed 29 Mar, 2.30pm Burying Your Brother in the Pavement ...... Thur 30 Mar-Sat 1 April, 8pm (Stage Two) Antigone ...... Fri 7 April, 8pm (Stage Two) The Woman in Black...... Fri 21 April, 7.30pm Sister Act ...... Wed 3 May, 2.30pm Romeo and Juliet...... Thur 8 June, 2.30pm The Play That Goes Wrong...... Wed 14 June, 2.30pm Funny Girl ...... Wed 28 June, 2.30pm A Murder is Announced ...... Wed 5 July, 2.30pm Jane Eyre...... Fri 21 July, 7.30pm Alice Back in Wonderland ...... Sat 29 July, 2pm The Curious Incident…...... Thur 31 Aug, 2.30pm Shirley Valentine ...... Thur 7 Sept, 2.30pm Sleeping Beauty...... Sun 7 Jan, 2018, 1pm

RELAXED Jack & the Beanstalk...... Fri 13 Jan, 5.30pm Also signed and audio described Gangsta Granny ...... Sat 15 July, 10.30am Sleeping Beauty...... Fri 5 Jan, 2018, 5.30pm

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DECEMBER 2016 Tues 13 ...... 4.00 ..7.30 Wed 14 10.30...... 7.30 Thur 15 10.30...... 7.30 Fri 16 ...... 7.30 Sat 17 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sun 18 Mon 19 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Tues 20 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Wed 21 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Thur 22 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Fri 23 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sat 24 ...... 2 .30 Sun 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS Mon 26 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Tues 27 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Wed 28 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Thur 29 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Fri 30 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sat 31 ...... 1.00...5.00 JANUARY 2017 Sun 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR Mon 2 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Tues 3 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Wed 4 ...... 1.00... 5.00 Thur 5 Fri 6 ...... 4.00 ..7.30 Sat 7 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sun 8 ...... 1.00...5.00 Mon 9 Tues 10 ...... 4.00 ..7.30 Wed 11 10.30...... 6.30 Thur 12 10.30...... 6.30 Fri 13 10.30...... 5.30 Sat 14 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sun 15 ...... 1.00...5.00 Concessions apply to all highlighted performances Over 60s/Under 18s Special Price: Bands A-D £2 OFF

Group Rates: All highlighted perfs see page 61 for further information

Signed Performances: Sat 7 Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Audio Described: Wed 4 Jan, 1pm Sat 7 Jan, 2.30pm

Captioned Perfs: Sun 8 Jan, 1pm & 5pm

Relaxed performance: Fri 13 Jan 5.30pm Highlighted in Black Especially suited to those with a) £21.50 b) £19 c) £15.50 d) £13 e) £7 autism. Further details on page 64 Book in person or by phone on All other performances 01603 630000 a) £23.50 b) £21 c) £17.50 d) £14.50 e) £7 ON SALE NOW 4 A proportion of the ticket price for this event will go towards the Stage Two Appeal 5 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:36 Page 7

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia COPPÉLIA LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE SWAN LAKE Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 January The acclaimed ballet company return to Norwich following their successful season earlier this year. Coppélia Thursday 26 January at 7.30pm This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity and confused lovers follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz and the eccentric toymaker Dr.Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparkling choreography and the animated score of Delibes. Coppélia is perfect for first-time ballet goers, families and everyone in between. Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 January Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of la Cage aux Folles, live an idyllic La Fille mal gardée existence in the heart of St Tropez, but all may be about to change. Georges’ son Friday 27 January at 7.30pm announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing politician and drama Friends & Corporate Recreated by Alexander Gorsky, this remains one of the oldest ballets still regularly performed. With and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their Club: Band A £5 OFF first plenty of ribbons, romance and rivalry, La Fille mal gardée conjures up a world of pastoral simplicity vibrant lifestyle. Will Albin be able to play the role of his life…? night where a farm boy woos a flirty farmer’s daughter and they find inventive ways to avoid her mother. Complete with virtuoso pas de deux, maypole and clog dances, this classic ballet will send you home Bill Kenwright presents a spectacular new version of the much loved musical with happy. West End star JOHN PARTRIDGE as Albin and Broadway leading man ADRIAN Over 60s Special Price: ZMED as Georges. John’s theatre credits include the West End productions of A Bands A & B £8 OFF mats Chorus Line at the London Palladium, Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago, and on Swan Lake TV he is best known for playing Christian in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on Under 18s Special Pr ice: Saturday 28 January at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Over The Rainbow. Adrian’s Broadway credits include Blood Brothers, Grease and Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed – The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable Falsettos and on television he is best loved as Officer Vince Romano in the hit TV Thur eves score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide show T.J. Hooker and on the big screen as Johnny in Grease 2. in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. Group Rates: Wed – Thur Over 60s Special Price: The show-stopping score includes The Best of Times, Song on the Sand and perfs page 61 for further I Am What I Am Bands A & B £8 OFF mat only information Eves 7.30pm, Mat Sat 2.30pm Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm Under 18s Special Price: Tues-Thur & mats: a) £35.50 b) £32 c) £27.50 d) £24 e) £8 Signed Performance: Mats: a) £31 b) £27.50 c) £23.50 d) £19.50 e) £8 Bands A & B £8 OFF Thur eve and mat Fri & Sat eves: a) £39.50 b) £35.50 c) £32 d) £27.50 e) £8 Wed 18 Jan, 7.30pm Eves: a) £36 b) £32.50 c) £29 d) £25 e) £8 ON SALE NOW 6 ON SALE NOW Audio Described: Group Rates: all perfs see 7 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Sat 21 Jan, 2.30pm page 61 for further information Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:36 Page 9

Tuesday 31 January – Saturday 4 February In the sleepy New England town of Eastwick, our three (not-so-wicked) witches Alexandra Spofford, Sukie Rougemont and Jane Smart are divorcees feeling trapped in their everyday humdrum lives. One stormy night, high on Martinis and brownies, they make a crazy wish - for a man to make their own. But their wish has consequences they could never have imagined... “Musical comedy Heaven” Mail on Sunday This truly magical musical by the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society follows their latest highly acclaimed production of Sunset Boulevard and their sell out success of Sister Act. BOOK NOW for their 2017 show and see flying witches at the Theatre Royal! A DEVILISHLY GOOD SHOW!

This production contains scenes of an adult nature – recommended Under 18s Special Price: for 14+. Bands A – D half price Sat mat Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm Schools: Bands C & D £7 a) £21.50 b) £18 c) £14.50 d) £12.50 e) £7 Thur mat 9 ON SALE NOW Captioned Perf: Thur 2 Feb, 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 11 Tangent. Liam Riddick and Oihana Vesga Bujan. Photo by Chris Nash Liam Riddick and Oihana Vesga Tangent.

Friday 10 – Saturday 11 February The ever musical Richard Alston Dance Company returns with an all new programme of critically acclaimed work. “Echoing cheers for Alston and his dancers” Financial Times, March 2016 In Tangent, Martin Lawrance explores the vivid accents and attack of Tango. Four couples, intertwined but shifting and subtly syncopating, glide through the Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Tango master Piazzolla, played live by Jason Ridgway on piano. AFTER SHOW Monday 13 – Saturday 18 February PARTY “Forget Strictly - come see these wonderful dancers in exhilarating form.” Herald (on the premiere of Tangent) September 2016 Direct from London’s West End, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular Saturday 18th February concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest Best Ghoulish Fancy Dress Chacony, Alston’s newest dance, is inspired by the powerful Chaconne of Henry Purcell. Every bit as entertainer. Competition powerful but much more stringent is the Chacony from Britten’s String Quartet No. 2, conceived as an THRILLER LIVE takes you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey Contact box office overt tribute to Purcell. Alston juxtaposes these two pieces to make a dance that gets under the skin for details of the richness and nobility of Purcell, reaching into darker places through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. You will before reaffirming hope for humanity. experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to Under 25s Special Price: disco as the cast pay homage to Jackson’s legendary live Bands A & B £8 all perfs Friends & Corporate Club: Alston’s An Italian in Madrid is inspired by the sonatas of Domenico performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, Bands A & B £6 OFF first night precision and passion. Scarlatti played live onstage by Jason Ridgway. Scarlatti was a Group Rates: all perfs see baroque composer hugely influenced by Spanish guitar music, and to page 61 for further information Over 60s Special Price: explore this fusion of different cultures and styles Alston has invited “AN EXUBERANT BLAST” Daily Mail Bands A & B £6 OFF Tues – BBC Young Dancer grand finalist Vidya Patel to join his company for Thur eves and Sat mat Pre-Performance Talk: “IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE” The Independent this exciting piece. will take place in the Mon – Thur 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Under 18s Special Pr ice: “A marriage made in heaven” Observer, March 2016 Targetfollow Room at the Bands A & B £6 OFF Tues – theatre on Friday 10 Feb at Thur eves and Sat mat Eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm: a) £23 b) £23 c) £23 d) £23 e) £8 cast member Photo of previous 6.30pm. Tickets are FREE All other perfs: a) £32.50 b) £29.50 c) £26 d) £23 e) £8 a) £21.50 b) £19.50 c) £17 d) £14 e) £7 but must be booked in Group Rates: Tues - Thur 10 advance from the Box Office. ON SALE NOW and Sat mat see page61 for 11 ON SALE NOW further information Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 13

Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 February A beloved fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.

Matthew Bourne’s magical adaptation of the classic Powell and Pressburger film is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann (most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles), with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound). Over 60s Special Price: Band A £6 OFF Tues-Thur An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful eves and Thur mat consequences; The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart. Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £10 OFF Tues-Thur eves and Thur mat Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm Group Rates: Tues-Thur a) £40.50 b) £35 c) £28.50 d) £24.50 e) £8 eves and Thur mat see page 61 for further information ON SALE NOW 13 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 15

Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF midweek Tuesday 28 February – Saturday 25 March mats Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, Under 18s Special Price: the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Bands A & B £6 OFF Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship midweek mats and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Group Rates: Mon – Thur see page 61 for further Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings information her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. Captioned Performances: This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around Thur 9 Mar, 2.30pm the world and now the party comes to Norwich for the first time, Thur 16 Mar, 7.30pm so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical Audio Described at the Theatre Royal. Whatever age you are, you can’t help Performances: but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! Sat 18 Mar, 2.30pm Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur 2, Sat 4, Tues 7, Thur 9, Sat 11, Sat 25 Mar, 2.30pm Thur 16, Sat 18, Tues 21, Thur 23, Sat 25 2.30pm Signed Performance: Mon - Thur: a) £49.50 b) £44 c) £39.50 d) £32.50 e) £8 Sat 18 Mar, 2.30pm Fri & Sat: a) £55 b) £49.50 c) £45 d) £37.50 e) £8 AFTER SHOW PARTY 14 ON SALE NOW Fri 10 March Best Abba/70s Fancy15 Refer toto back back page page for for seat booking positions dates relating to price bands Dress Comp Contact box office Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 17

Monday 27 March – Saturday 1 April “A great play” Daily Mail

It’s forty years since the appalling Beverly first put Donna Summer on the turntable, stacked a plate with little cheesy-pineapple ones, plied her guests with alcohol, cigarettes and Demis Roussos and slow-danced her way across the shag-pile into theatrical history.

The drinks party from hell begins when Beverly and estate agent husband Laurence invite round new neighbours, Tony and Ange, along with nervous divorcee Sue, jittery about the bash her teenage daughter, Abigail, is throwing up the road. As that party reportedly gets out of hand, this one too descends into chaos, and comedy, drama and tragedy combine into an iconic piece of theatre. Hilarious and horribly compelling, Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party is an undisputed classic. Friends & Corporate Club: Amanda Abbington is best-known for playing Mary Morstan in Half price first night Sherlock, Miss Mardle in Mr Selfridge and DS Jo Moffat in Cuffs. Over 60s Special Price: “A sharp, satirical play that remains as painfully funny as ever” Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat The Times only

“Brilliantly cringe-making” Mail on Sunday Under 18s Special Price: Bands C & D £12 Tues to Thur “Enduringly audacious” Sunday Express eves and mats Captioned Perf: Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Wed 29 Mar, 2.30pm a) £28.50 b) £24 c) £20.50 d) £19 e) £8 Group Rates: Tues to Thur ON SALE NOW see page 61 for further 17 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands information Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 19

Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 April Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, this is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 April Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Feel the euphoric highs and experience the power of a live Kinks performance “Be the flame, not the moth” as we witness the band’s beginnings, their barnstorming debut on Top of the Pops, their infamous American tour and their triumphant comeback. Throw caution to the wind. Featuring the classic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Friends & Corporate Club: Be led into temptation. Unmask Casanova with Northern Ballet. Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon Bands A & B £5 OFF first night and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new Consumed by his desires, Casanova lived every minute in a whirlwind of scandal and excess. “Great British Musical” (The Times) that will make your spirits soar. But there’s more to the man. This original ballet will expose a story so sensational you won’t believe it’s real. Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed & HHHHH Thur mats This spine-tingling spectacle of 18th century decadence will flood your Over 60s Special Price: “A BLAZING TRIUMPH. I SWEAR YOU’LL GET senses and take your breath away. Bands A & B £8 OFF GOOSEBUMPS” Daily Telegraph Under 18s Special Pr ice: Northern Ballet: Winner of the South Bank Sky Arts Dance Award 2016 Wed - Thur eves and mats Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed & HHHHH “A BELTER! FUNNY, STYLISH – IT HAS Thur eves Under 18s Special Price: Choreography Kenneth Tindall EVERYTHING THE KINKS HAD” Bands A & B £10 OFF Group Rates: Original Scenario Ian Kelly and Kenneth Tindall, adapted from Ian Kelly's biography of Casanova Wed-Thur Wed - Thur eves and mats Daily Mail see page 61 for further information Age Guidance 12+ Under 30s Special Price: Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm Bands A & B £10 OFF Wed - Audio Described Thur eves Tues-Thur eves & mats: a) £37.50 b) £34 c) £28.50 d) £26.50 e) £8 Performance: a) £37.50 b) £31 c) £27 d) £23.50 e) £8 Fri & Sat eves: a) £42.50 b) £38 c) £34 d) £30.50 e) £8 Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Group Rates: Wed - Thur 1838ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW 19 eves and mats see page 61 Signed Performance: Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands for further information Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Sat 15 April, 2.30pm Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 21

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 April EASTER Join the 7m theatregoers worldwide who have experienced FAMILY "The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter" Daily Telegraph. TREAT! Continuing its record breaking run at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, The Woman in Black returns to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of a major national tour. Sunday 16 - Monday 17 April Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage A PLAY BY DAVID WOOD adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING BOOK BY DICK KING-SMITH brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled Friends & Corporate DIRECTED BY MICHAEL FENTIMAN horror. Club: Half price first night Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over Over 60s Special Price: When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep-dog Fly and discovers a talent him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a Bands A & B £10 OFF for herding. With the help of his adopted Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise Thur & Sat mats of sheep. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world and, when his farmyard friends are in trouble, the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, can Babe save the day? Under 18s Special Price: as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves Bands A & B £10 Join us for an enchanting family favourite, as the classic children's novel which inspired the caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. Oscar-winning film comes alive with plenty of laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original music. Wed & Thur eves Adapted by Olivier Award winner David Wood (Goodnight Mister Tom, James and the Giant Peach), “A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING EXPERIENCE” Daily Mail Schools: follow the incredible story of one piglet’s rise to become the world famous sheep-pig. Bands A - D £8.50 Wed mat Recommended for ages 5+. ‘IMAGINATIVE AND HIDEOUSLY REAL’ The Times Group Rates: Wed - Thur Sun 1pm & 4pm, Mon 11am & 2pm Family Ticket: ‘A MASTERPIECE’ The Guardian and mats see page 61 for 4 people (incl at least 1 adult), further information Adults: a) £16 b) £16 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7 Bands A – C £56 Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm Under 18s: a) £14 b) £14 c) £14 d) £14 e) £7 a) £24.50 b) £21 c) £19 d) £18 e) £7 Captioned Group Of 10+: Bands A – D Performance: 20 ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW 21 10% off Fri 21 April, 7.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 23

Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 April For Lilly, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new Friends & Corporate start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona. But then the Club: Half price first night tsunami hits – and Oona charges into the jungle, with her young rider desperately clinging on. Over 60s Special Price: Directed by Dale Rooks and Timothy Sheader with puppetry design and Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed mat direction by Finn Caldwell and Toby Olié, both previous Associate Puppetry Directors on War Horse, this epic and spectacular production Under 18s Special Price: tells an emotional and moving story of love, loss, loyalty and of living for Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed eve the moment. Schools: Bands A-D £8 Thur “A winner. The puppetry is exquisite, the magic really hits you.” 11am, C&D £8 Wed eve HHHH DAILY TELEGRAPH Group Rates: “Remarkable by its inventive, evocative staging.” HHHH THE TIMES Wed to Thur eves see page 61 for further information “A BRILLIANT, LIFE-AFFIRMING SHOW.” RADIO TIMES Age guidance: 6+ Audio Described: Sat 29 April, 2.30pm Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Thur 11am a) £21 b) £19 c) £18 d) £16.50 e) £7 Signed Perf: ON SALE NOW Sat 29 April, 2.30pm 23 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 25

Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 May Ellen Kent and Opera & Ballet International present these productions featuring international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra Verdi’s Nabucco (Tues 9) Sung in Italian with English surtitles The haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves, Va Pensiero, follows their plight as they are Friends & Corporate forced from their homeland into exile. This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and Club: Bands A&B £5 OFF jealousy, and features amazing lighting and stage effects which include the burning down of Solomon’s Monday 1 – Saturday 6 May first night temple. This all new critically acclaimed production of the Broadway and Over 60s Special Price: Starring Olga Perrier, the international French soprano, as Abigaille and the celebrated mezzo West End smash hit musical comedy starring Alexandra Burke* Liza Kadelnik from the Romanian National Opera as Fenena* (The X Factor, The Bodyguard) is coming to Norwich! Bands A & B £8 OFF mats “A terrific production of Verdi’s epic tale” Liverpool Daily Post Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is Under 18s Special Pr ice: the feel-amazing show based on the movie starring Whoopi Goldberg Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues – Verdi’s Aida (Wed 10) and Maggie Smith. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Thur eves Sung in Italian with English surtitles Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Group Rates:Tues - Thur This tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge is brought to life in a production set against one of the Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest eves perfs page 61 for further greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote with the well-known arias Celeste Aida and Ritorna Vincitor. musical around. information Featuring a temple dance and the classic Triumphal March with fire performers and cascades of glittering gold. Captioned Perf: Standing ovations and rave reviews! Don’t miss the chance to see Starring Olga Perrier or the Russian soprano Ecaterina Danu this fabulous show. Wed 3 May, 2.30pm as Aida and Liza Kadelnik as Amneris* Over 60s Special Price: *Alexandra Burke is scheduled to perform at evening performances only. At matinee Audio Described: “Visually and vocally gripping from start to finish” Bands A & B £6 OFF all perfs performances the role of Deloris Van Cartier will be performed by Joanna Francis. Sat 6 May, 2.30pm The Independent Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Under 18s Special Price: Signed Performance: *Cast may be subject to change Bands C & D £6 OFF all perfs Wed mat: a) £34.50 b) £29.50 c) £26 d) £19.50 e) £8 Fri 5 May, 7.30pm Eves 7.30pm Sat mat: a) £45 b) £39.50 c) £35 d) £29.50 e) £8 Group Rates: all perfs see Eves: a) £50 b) £45 c) £39.50 d) £33 e) £8 a) £36.50 b) £34.50 c) £28.50 d) £23 e) £8 page 61 for further information SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE 24 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE AFTER SHOW PARTY Surtitles: are not visible from 25 Saturday 6th May Best Dressed Nun Competition Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Stalls seats in Rows Q - W Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Contact box office for details Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 27

Chotto Desh Photo: Richard Haughton Photo: Richard Monday 15 – Tuesday 16 May Thursday 18 May, 7.30pm Saturday 20 May, 8pm Eves 8pm Akram Khan Company DEE DEE Race Horse Company CHOTTO DESH BRIDGEWATER SUPER SUNDAY + Support Fusing dance, storytelling, Super Sunday is the newest interactive animation and A fantastic live performer, Dee Dee super-fun show from the specially-composed music, Bridgewater is one of today’s acclaimed Finnish circus troupe Chotto Desh (‘small homeland’) is leading female jazz vocal stars. with a reputation for madcap a bewitching, thrilling and Putting her own unique spin on brilliance. Big on flying, big on poignant tale of a young man’s standards as well as thrills and big on mind blowing dreams and memories from Britain re-envisioning jazz classics, she

Soweto Skeleton Movers: Paul Hampartsoumian skills, it contains so many fear to Bangladesh. It weaves has had a multifaceted career that inducing circus stunts that you together a playful story of a boy has spanned four decades. cannot look away for a second. who dreams of becoming a “One of the world’s leading showcases of hip-hop dance and dance theatre” HHHH The Guardian dancer, and of a mythical child A Grammy and Tony “Their show is called Super who angers the forest gods by Award-winning artist, producer Sunday, but it would be super on collecting their forbidden honey. and UN Ambassador, Dee Dee any day.” Evening Standard Bridgewater counts Sonny Rollins, Developed from Akram Khan’s Dizzy Gillespie and Dexter Gordon a) £24 b) £20 c) £16 d) £10 e) £7 Olivier Award-winning among her list of past autobiographical show DESH, this collaborators. Under 18s Special Price: is a show that can be enjoyed by Bands A & B £7.50 everyone aged 7+. “Dee Dee Bridgewater has a technique and musicality that a) £20 b) £17 c) £14 d) £7 e) £7 bests most performers of her Super Sunday generation” The Guardian Under 18s Special Price: Bands A – C half price a) £28 b) £28 c) £24 d) £19 e) £8 Just Dance: Daniel Coston

Saturday 13 May Tentacle Tribe: Belinda Lawley Tribe: Tentacle The world's biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre showcasing the very best from around the world and around the corner is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal! Curated and hosted by UK hip hop pioneer Jonzi D, this is an awe inspiring weekend of exceptional performances from world champion b-boy crews to cutting edge street dance companies - live on stage. This year’s line-up includes South Korean super crew of poppers and b-boys Just Dance whose performance includes live Korean drumming; Canadian urban contemporary duo Tentacle Tribe; and Soweto Skeleton Movers who perform comedic contortionism fused with Pantsula, a style from their native South Africa.

Spilling off stage and taking over the whole building, dance workshops, graffiti, DJs, and freestyle sessions make Breakin’ Convention an unforgettable experience for all the family. 7.30pm Early Booking Offer: Adults: a) £24 b) £24 c) £24 d) £24 e) £7 Bands A – D half price if paid Under 18s: a) £16 b) £16 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7 for by the end of February Photo: Richard Haughton Photo: Richard Chotto Desh Photo: Mark Higashino Dee Dee Bridgewater 26 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE 2017 Photo: Peter Hellman 27 ON SALE NOW Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:37 Page 29

Monday 22 – Saturday 27 May

The true story of one unforgettable night that made rock’n’roll history.

This West End and Broadway smash-hit musical is inspired by the Tuesday 30 - Wednesday 31 May famous recording session that brought together rock’n’roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! the first and only time. Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at first night according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny Sam Phillips (Jason Donovan), for what would be one of the greatest Over 60s Special Price: land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. jam sessions of all time. This show, written by Colin Escott and Floyd Bands A – C £8 OFF mats Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock only Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, Great Balls Of Fire, packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood Walk The Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more. Under 18s Special Pr ice: innocence will delight all the family! Bands A – C £8 OFF Tues to Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Thur eves Tues 1pm & 4.30pm, Wed 10am & 1pm Mats: a) £30 b) £25 c) £20 d) £16.50 e) £8 Family Ticket: Group Rates: Adults: a) £15 b) £15 c) £15 d) £13 e) £7 Eves: a) £35 b) £29 c) £24 d) £19.50 e) £8 Tues to Thur 4 people eves perfs page 61 for further Under 16s: a) £13 b) £13 c) £13 d) £11 e) £7 29 28 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE (incl at least 1 adult) information SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Bands A - C £52 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 31

“A terrific show, which proves once again what a treasure ETO really is.” HHHH Daily Telegraph (on Don Giovanni, Spring 2016)

Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 June

Puccini’s TOSCA (Thur 1 & Fri 2) Sung in Italian with English surtitles visible from all seats One of the world’s best-loved operas, brimming with lust, corruption and intrigue. When the firebrand revolutionary Cavaradossi is imprisoned, Tosca is faced with an impossible choice: submitting to the desires of Tosca the sadistic chief of police, or letting her lover be executed. Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £10 OFF Sat eve Gilbert & Sullivan’s PATIENCE (Sat 3) Sung in English with surtitles visible from all seats Saver Scheme: Buy a full price ticket for Tosca (Bands A An all-singing, all-dancing comedy by the masters of British musical & B ) and get £10 off the same theatre, Patience pokes fun at Victorian society and its stock price ticket for Patience characters, with willowy poets, sighing maidens and burly officers galore. Expect plenty of tunes and humour as fresh today as it was at Group Rates: all perfs see the first performance. page 61 for further information Pre Performance Talks : Eves 7.30pm will take place in the Targetfollow Room at the a) £37.50 b) £31 c) £23.50 d) £19 e) £8 theatre (6.30pm). Please order SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE your free tickets direct from the 31 Box Office when booking. Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 33

William Shakespeare’s

Theatre Royal Drama Sponsor:

Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 June Romeo + Juliet An outstanding ensemble of actors perform two vibrant and compelling productions, presented in repertoire by The Watermill Theatre ROMEO + JULIET (Wed 7.30pm, Thur 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sat 7.30pm) Risking everything, a young couple defy their feuding families and find love on the streets of Verona. A powerful and explosive Monday 12 – Saturday 17 June modern-dress staging of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of an UK Tour Sponsor all-consuming love, Romeo + Juliet features music by Mumford Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning HHHH and Sons, The Vaccines, The Civil Wars, Hozier and Johnny Flynn, West End smash hit comedy “RIDICULOUSLY performed live by the cast. Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first nights The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go FUNNY” TWELFTH NIGHT wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all THE TIMES (Tues 7.30pm, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm) Over 60s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF mats the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue! A tale of mistaken identities, seduction and transformation, Friends & Corporate Club: Half price first night Twelfth Night is re-imagined in the 1920s where prohibition is rife Under 18s Special Pr ice: Hailed “a gut-busting hit” by the New York Times, Mischief Theatre’s and Europe is still reeling in the wake of war. Fusing the radical sell-out West End comedy has won a host of celebrity endorsements Bands A & B £6 OFF Over 60s Special Price: spirit of Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, Ella Fitzgerald and Thur – Sat eves from the likes of Joanna Lumley “We laughed until the tears ran Louis Armstrong with an innovative approach to staging and down our faces, it has to be seen” to Ant & Dec “The funniest show Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat actor-musicianship, Twelfth Night is a dizzying and beautiful Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 we’ve seen! If you can get a ticket, go!” version of Shakespeare’s perfect play. Under 18s Special Pr ice: Thur 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Bands A & B £12 OFF Tues – Both productions directed by Paul Hart (former Propeller Fri 7.30pm Don’t miss this brilliantly funny comedy that’s guaranteed to leave associate), Artistic Director of The Watermill Theatre. you aching with laughter! Thur eves Groups: Thur – Sat Group Rates: Tues to Thur Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm see page 61 for further Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed 2.30pm & Sat 2.30pm eves see page 61 for further information information a) £26.50 b) £23.50 c) £19.50 d) £18.50 e) £8.00 a) £28.50 b) £26 c) £22.50 d) £21 e) £8 32 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Captioned SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Captioned 33 Performance: Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Performance: Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Thur 8 June, 2.30pm Wed 14 June, 2.30pm Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 35

page page page page DECEMBER 2016 Sat 11 Richard Alston Dance Company...... 7.30 10 Tues 25 Running Wild ...... 7.30 23 Wed 5 A Murder is Annnounced ...... 2.30...... 7.30 38 Sun 12 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac...... 7.30 50 Wed 26 Running Wild ...... 2.30...... 7.30 23 Thur 6 A Murder is Annnounced...... 7.30 38 Thur 1 Mon 13 Thriller Live ...... 7.30 11 Thur 27 Running Wild 11.00...... 23 Fri 7 A Murder is Annnounced...... 7.30 38 Fri 2 Tues 14 Thriller Live ...... 7.30 11 Fri 28 Running Wild ...... 7.30 23 Sat 8 A Murder is Annnounced ...... 2.30...... 7.30 38 Sat 3 Wed 15 Thriller Live ...... 7.30 11 Sat 29 Running Wild ...... 2.30...... 7.30 23 Sun 9 Heather Millan ...... 2.30...... 7.00 52 Sun 4 RAF in Concert ...... 7.00 49 Thur 16 Thriller Live ...... 7.30 11 Sun 30 Mon 10 Rhythm of the Dance ...... 7.30 52 Mon 5 Fri 17 Thriller Live ...... 5.00...... 8.00 11 Tues 11 Some Guys Have all the Luck ...... 7.30 52 Tues 6 Sat 18 Thriller Live ...... 2.30...... 7.30 11 MAY Wed 12 Wed 7 Sun 19 Thur 13 Gangsta Granny 10.30...... 7.00 39 Thur 8 Mon 20 Mon 1 Sister Act ...... 7.30 24 Fri 14 Gangsta Granny 10.30...... 7.00 39 Fri 9 Tues 21 Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes...... 7.30 13 Tues 2 Sister Act ...... 7.30 24 Sat 15 Gangsta Granny 10.30 ...... 2.30...... 39 Sat 10 Wed 22 Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes...... 7.30 13 Wed 3 Sister Act ...... 2.30...... 7.30 24 Sun 16 Sun 11 Thur 23 Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes...... 2.30...... 7.30 13 Thur 4 Sister Act ...... 7.30 24 Mon 17 Jane Eyre ...... 7.30 40 Mon 12 Fri 24 Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes...... 7.30 13 Fri 5 Sister Act ...... 7.30 24 Tues 18 Jane Eyre ...... 7.30 40 Tues 13 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 4.00 ...... 7.30 4 Sat 25 Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes...... 2.30...... 7.30 13 Sat 6 Sister Act ...... 2.30...... 7.30 24 Wed 19 Jane Eyre ...... 2.30...... 7.30 40 Wed 14 Jack & the Beanstalk 10.30...... 7.30 4 Sun 26 Sun 7 Shakin Stevens ...... 8.00 51 Thur 20 Jane Eyre ...... 7.30 40 Thur 15 Jack & the Beanstalk 10.30...... 7.30 4 Mon 27 Mon 8 Fri 21 Jane Eyre ...... 7.30 40 Fri 16 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 7.30 4 Tues 28 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Tues 9 Nabucco ...... 7.30 25 Sat 22 Jane Eyre ...... 2.30...... 7.30 40 Sat 17 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Wed 10 Aida ...... 7.30 25 Sun 23 Sun 18 A Vision of Elvis ...... 7.30 49 MARCH Thur 11 That’ll Be The Day ...... 7.30 51 Mon 24 Mon 19 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Fri 12 Tues 25 Tues 20 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Wed 1 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Sat 13 Breakin’ Convention ...... 7.30 26 Wed 26 Alice ...... 7.00 41 Wed 21 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Thur 2 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Sun 14 Thur 27 Alice ...... 7.00 41 Thur 22 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Fri 3 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Mon 15 Super Sunday ...... 8.00 27 Fri 28 Alice ...... 7.00 41 Fri 23 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Sat 4 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Tues 16 Super Sunday ...... 8.00 27 Sat 29 Alice ...... 2.00...... 7.00 41 Sat 24 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 4 Sun 5 Wed 17 Sun 30 Sun 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS Mon 6 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Thur 18 Chotto Desh ...... 7.30 27 Mon 31 The Railway Children ...... 7.30 42 Mon 26 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Tues 7 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Fri 19 Tues 27 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Wed 8 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Sat 20 Dee Dee Bridgewater ...... 8.00 27 AUGUST Wed 28 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Thur 9 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Sun 21 Count Arthur Strong ...... 7.30 51 Thur 29 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Fri 10 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Mon 22 Million Dollar Quartet ...... 7.30 28 Tues 1 The Railway Children ...... 7.30 42 Fri 30 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Sat 11 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Tues 23 Million Dollar Quartet ...... 7.30 28 Wed 2 The Railway Children ...... 2.30...... 7.30 42 Sat 31 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 1.00...... 5.00...... 4 Sun 12 Wed 24 Million Dollar Quartet ...... 2.30...... 7.30 28 Thur 3 The Railway Children ...... 7.30 42 Mon 13 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Thur 25 Million Dollar Quartet ...... 7.30 28 Fri 4 The Railway Children ...... 7.30 42 JANUARY 2017 Tues 14 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Fri 26 Million Dollar Quartet ...... 7.30 28 Sat 5 The Railway Children ...... 2.30...... 7.30 42 Wed 15 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Sat 27 Million Dollar Quartet ...... 2.30...... 7.30 28 Sun 6 Sun 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR Thur 16 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Sun 28 Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe...... 7.30 51 Mon 7 Dreamboats & Petticoats...... 7.30 43 Mon 2 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Fri 17 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Mon 29 Tues 8 Dreamboats & Petticoats...... 7.30 43 Tues 3 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Sat 18 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Tues 30 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom...... 1.00...... 4.30...... 29 Wed 9 Dreamboats & Petticoats ...... 2.30...... 7.30 43 Wed 4 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 1.00...... 5.00...... 4 Sun 19 Wed 31 Ben & Holly’s Little 10.00...... 1.00...... 29 Thur 10 Dreamboats & Petticoats...... 7.30 43 Thur 5 Beyond The Barricade ...... 7.30 49 Mon 20 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Fri 11 Dreamboats & Petticoats...... 7.30 43 Fri 6 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 4.00 ...... 7.30 4 Tues 21 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 JUNE Sat 12 Dreamboats & Petticoats ...... 2.30...... 7.30 43 Sat 7 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Wed 22 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Sun 13 Sun 8 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 1.00...... 5.00...... 4 Thur 23 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Thur 1 English Touring Opera ...... 7.30 31 Mon 14 Mon 9 Miles Jupp ...... 7.30 49 Fri 24 Mamma Mia ...... 7.30 14 Fri 2 English Touring Opera ...... 7.30 31 Tues 15 Tues 10 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 4.00 ...... 7.30 4 Sat 25 Mamma Mia ...... 2.30...... 7.30 14 Sat 3 English Touring Opera ...... 7.30 31 Wed 16 Wed 11 Jack & the Beanstalk 10.30...... 6.30 4 Sun 26 Sun 4 Reginald D Hunter ...... 8.00 51 Thur 17 Thur 12 Jack & the Beanstalk 10.30...... 6.30 4 Mon 27 Abigail’s Party ...... 7.30 17 Mon 5 Fri 18 Fri 13 Jack & the Beanstalk 10.30...... 5.30...... 4 Tues 28 Abigail’s Party ...... 7.30 17 Tues 6 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night...... 7.30 32 Sat 19 Sat 14 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 2.30...... 7.30 4 Wed 29 Abigail’s Party ...... 2.30...... 7.30 17 Wed 7 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night...... 7.30 32 Sun 20 Sun 15 Jack & the Beanstalk ...... 1.00...... 5.00...... 4 Thur 30 Abigail’s Party ...... 7.30 17 Thur 8 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night...... 2.30...... 7.30 32 Mon 21 Mon 16 Fri 31 Abigail’s Party ...... 7.30 17 Fri 9 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night...... 7.30 32 Tues 22 Tues 17 La Cage aux Folles ...... 7.30 6 Sat 10 Romeo + Juliet/Twelfth Night...... 2.30...... 7.30 32 Wed 23 Wed 18 La Cage aux Folles ...... 2.30...... 7.30 6 APRIL Sun 11 Thur 24 Thur 19 La Cage aux Folles ...... 2.30...... 7.30 6 Mon 12 The Play That Goes Wrong...... 7.30 33 Fri 25 Fri 20 La Cage aux Folles ...... 7.30 6 Sat 1 Abigail’s Party ...... 2.30...... 7.30 17 Tues 13 The Play That Goes Wrong...... 7.30 33 Sat 26 Open Day ...... 52 Sat 21 La Cage aux Folles ...... 2.30...... 7.30 6 Sun 2 Solid Silver Sixties ...... 7.30 50 Wed 14 The Play That Goes Wrong ...... 2.30...... 7.30 33 Sun 27 Sun 22 Classic Rock ...... 7.30 49 Mon 3 Thur 15 The Play That Goes Wrong...... 7.30 33 Mon 28 Mon 23 Tues 4 Northern Ballet Casanova...... 7.30 18 Fri 16 The Play That Goes Wrong...... 7.30 33 Tues 29 Curious Incident ...... 7.30 44 Tues 24 Wed 5 Northern Ballet Casanova...... 7.30 18 Sat 17 The Play That Goes Wrong ...... 2.30...... 7.30 33 Wed 30 Curious Incident ...... 2.30...... 7.30 44 Wed 25 Nathan Carter ...... 7.30 9 Thur 6 Northern Ballet Casanova ...... 2.30...... 7.30 18 Sun 18 Thur 31 Curious Incident ...... 2.30...... 7.30 44 Thur 26 Siberian Ballet Coppelia...... 7.30 7 Fri 7 Northern Ballet Goldilocks...... 2.00...... 50 Mon 19 Fri 27 Siberian Ballet La Fille Mal Gardee ...... 730 7 Fri 7 Northern Ballet Casanova...... 7.30 18 Tues 20 SEPTEMBER Sat 28 Siberian Ballet Swan Lake...... 2.30...... 7.30 7 Sat 8 Northern Ballet Casanova ...... 2.30...... 7.30 18 Wed 21 Fantastic Mr Fox ...... 7.00 36 Sun 29 Sun 9 10cc ...... 7.30 50 Thur 22 Fantastic Mr Fox 10.30...... 7.00 36 Fri 1 Curious Incident ...... 7.30 44 Mon 30 Mon 10 Fri 23 Fantastic Mr Fox ...... 7.00 36 Sat 2 Curious Incident ...... 2.30...... 7.30 44 Tues 31 The Witches of Eastwick...... 7.30 9 Tues 11 Sunny Afternoon ...... 7.30 19 Sat 24 Fantastic Mr Fox 10.30 ...... 2.30...... 36 Sun 3 Purple Rain ...... 7.30 52 Wed 12 Sunny Afternoon ...... 2.30...... 7.30 19 Sun 25 Mon 4 FEBRUARY Thur 13 Sunny Afternoon ...... 2.30...... 7.30 19 Mon 26 Funny Girl ...... 7.30 37 Tues 5 Shirley Valentine ...... 7.30 45 Fri 14 Sunny Afternoon ...... 7.30 19 Tues 27 Funny Girl ...... 7.30 37 Wed 6 Shirley Valentine ...... 7.30 45 Wed 1 The Witches of Eastwick...... 7.30 9 Sat 15 Sunny Afternoon ...... 2.30...... 7.30 19 Wed 28 Funny Girl ...... 2.30...... 7.30 37 Thur 7 Shirley Valentine ...... 2.30...... 7.30 45 Thur 2 The Witches of Eastwick...... 2.30...... 7.30 9 Sun 16 Babe the Sheep Pig ...... 1.00...... 4.00 ...... 20 Thur 29 Funny Girl ...... 7.30 37 Fri 8 Shirley Valentine ...... 7.30 45 Fri 3 The Witches of Eastwick...... 7.30 9 Mon 17 Babe the Sheep Pig 11.00...... 2.00...... 20 Fri 30 Funny Girl ...... 7.30 37 Sat 9 Shirley Valentine ...... 2.30...... 7.30 45 Sat 4 The Witches of Eastwick...... 2.30...... 7.30 9 Tues 18 Woman in Black ...... 7.30 21 Sun 5 Brendan Cole ...... 3.00 ...... 7.30 49 Wed 19 Woman in Black ...... 2.30...... 7.30 21 JULY Mon 6 Queen of the Night ...... 7.30 50 Thur 20 Woman in Black ...... 2.30...... 7.30 21 Tues 7 Stewart Lee ...... 7.30 50 Fri 21 Woman in Black ...... 7.30 21 Sat 1 Funny Girl ...... 2.30...... 7.30 37 Wed 8 Sat 22 Woman in Black ...... 2.30...... 7.30 21 Sun 2 Milkshake! Live 11.00...... 2.00...... 52 Thur 9 Sun 23 Omid Djalili ...... 8.00 50 Mon 3 A Murder is Annnounced...... 7.30 38 Fri 10 Richard Alston Dance Company...... 7.30 10 Mon 24 Buddy Holly & Cricketers...... 7.30 51 Tues 4 A Murder is Annnounced...... 7.30 38 BOOKING DATES FOR HIGHLIGHTED SHOWS AND SLEEPING BEAUTY KEY TO ACCESS PERFORMANCES see pages 3 and 64 for details WED 23 NOV Gold Friends and Corporate Club booking opens for all highlighted shows SIGNED PERFORMANCE GET TOGETHER GROUP THUR 24 NOV Friends postal, fax, and online (from 9.30am) booking opens for all highlighted shows see page 62 for details THUR 1 DEC Friends booking in person and by phone opens for all highlighted shows AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE THUR 8 DEC Public postal, fax, and online (from 9.30am) booking opens for all highlighted shows CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE FRI 16 DEC Public booking in person and by phone opens for all highlighted shows RELAXED PERFORMANCE Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 37

A BRAND NEW Monday 26 June - Saturday 1 July MUSICAL MUSIC BY JULE STYNE LYRICS BY BOB MERRILL

Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 June ADAPTATION HHHHH BOOK BY ISOBEL LENNART FROM AN ORIGINAL STORY BY MISS LENNART ‘Don’t believe this five-star hype? Adapted for the stage by Sam Holcroft REVISED BOOK BY HARVEY FIERSTEIN Go see for yourselves… if you can get in.’ The Telegraph Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the DIRECTOR MICHAEL MAYER cunning Mr Fox. Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West “You know as well as End run this ‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ (The Sunday Times) new Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how production of Funny Girl is now coming to Norwich. determined the farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save I do: no-one Friends & Corporate Club: Bands A & B £5 OFF first night his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart the outfoxes a fox!” Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years farmers? And can Rabbit shut up long enough not to give the game ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and Over 60s Special Price: away? theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed mat Family Ticket: 4 people (incl This ‘EXHILARATING’ (The Independent) musical tells the story of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A juicy tale of at least 1 adult): Bands A – D Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see Under 18s Special Price: greed, pride and the power of friendship, this flagship production for the her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star. Bands A & B £8 OFF Wed- Roald Dahl centenary celebrations, promises a dahlicious theatrical feast £60 Thur eves with live music and songs and gloriumptious designs. A wondercrump Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘PHENOMENAL’ Bands A – D £9 treat for the whole family! Suitable for ages 5+ Schools: (The Telegraph) production when it comes to Norwich Theatre Group Rates: Tues – Thur (+ 1 teacher free with every 10 Royal for 1 week only in June 2017. see page 61 for further Wed 7pm, Thur 10.30am & 7pm, Fri 7pm, tickets booked), Thur 10.30am information Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm Eves 7.30pm Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Signed Perf: Captioned Perf: Adults: a) £18 b) £18 c) £18 d) £18 e) £7 Mon - Thur a) £43.50 b) £39.50 c) £32.50 d) £27.50 e) £8 Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Wed 28 June, 2.30pm Under 18s: a) £14 b) £14 c) £14 d) £14 e) £7 Fri & Sat: a) £48.50 b) £45 c) £39.50 d) £32.50 e) £8 36 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Audio Described Perf 37 Audio Described Perf Sat 1 July, 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Sat 24 June, 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 39 Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011. Cover lettering of the author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010. Ross, 2011. Tony Illustrations ©

“Kids loved this show. Every comic opportunity is grasped” HHHHDaily Telegraph “Brilliantly adapted and directed, this is a cracker STAR CAST of a show! Totally grantastic!” TO BE ANNOUNCED HHHHMail on Sunday “The brilliant Birmingham Stage Company have produced a fantastic show. It’s superb. And so Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 July much better than the book!” Monday 3 – Saturday 8 July David Walliams The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage Under 18s Special Price: Bands A – D £4 OFF all perfs coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Friends & Corporate Club: cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be Half price first night sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he Family Tickets: (4 people incl thirteenth, at Little Paddocks – at six-thirty p.m.” Over 60s Special Price: could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with at least1 adult): Bands A- D £52 Bands A & B £8 OFF mats his very own Gangsta Granny! Thur 7pm, £60 all other perfs Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed From the award-winning producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, Under 18s Special Pr ice: Bands A – D £9 who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s Schools: Bands A & B £8 OFF Tues – Thur & Fri 10.30am solve the mystery of the killer... Thur eves best-selling author for children. Thur & Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm Signed Performance: Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Group Rates: Tues – Thur Sat 15 July, 2.30pm eves see page 61 for further Thur 7pm: a) £16.50 b) £16.50 c) £16.50 d) £16.50 e) £7 a) £24.50 b) £21 c) £19 d) £18 e) £7 information All other perfs: a) £18.50 b) £18.50 c) £18.50 d) £18.50 e) £7 Relaxed performance: 38 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Sat 15 July 10.30am 39 Captioned SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Especially suited to those Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Performance: Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands with autism. Wed 5 July, 2.30pm Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 41

Friends & Corporate Monday 17 – Saturday 22 July Club: Half price first night Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Over 60s Special Price: Jane Eyre will be coming to Norwich Theatre Royal. This Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 July mat innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece is a Alice is fed up with everyone asking her about her adventures in collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and Wonderland. After all, the whole thing was only a dream – or was it? She is directed by Sally Cookson. Under 18s Special Price: Bands A & B £6 OFF Tues – would much rather concentrate on becoming a mathematician like Uncle Thur eves Lewis. But when the White Rabbit reappears and tells her that The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. Wonderland needs her once again, Alice is forced to revisit her old This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for adventures and face many new ones. The dreaded Jabberwock is freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited Schools: Bands C & D £8.50 Wed mat terrorising the land, and the Queen of Hearts is up to no good. Can Alice heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice save the day? And can she change her future by changing her past? and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. Group Rates: Tues – Thur eves and mats see page 61 A fun-filled musical adventure for all the family, from the writer of High for further information School Prom Queen and Peter Pan Return to Neverland. Ideal “Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some” entertainment for the start of the summer holidays. Mail on Sunday Audio Described Over 60s Special Price: “Aflame with passion. A picture of exultant feminism” Performance: Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs The Observer Wed 19 Jul, 2.30pm Sponsored by Shell UK Ltd Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Under 18s Special Price: Captioned Eves 7pm, Sat mat 2pm Bands A & B £2 OFF all perfs a) £27.50 b) £24 c) £21 d) £18 e) £8 Performance: Fri 21 Jul, 7.30pm a) £12 b) £12 c) £12 d) £12 e) £7 Captioned 40 ON SALE NOW Photos of original cast by Manuel Harlan 26 Discounts subject to allocation SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Performance: 41 Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands being available Sat 29 Jul, 2pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 43

Monday 31 July – Saturday 5 August FEATURING CLASSIC TRACKS FROM ROY ORBISON, THE SHADOWS, EDDIE COCHRAN, BILLY FURY, AND MANY MORE, Adapted by Dave Simpson INCLUDING LET’S DANCE, TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM, SHAKING ALL OVER, BOBBY’S GIRL, LITTLE TOWN FLIRT, ONLY SIXTEEN, E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly RUNAROUND SUE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET 16, LET IT BE ME, GREAT PRETENDER, C’MON EVERYBODY, LET’S TWIST AGAIN AND to life in a stunning new stage production. Friends & Corporate MANY MORE HITS FROM MUSIC’S GOLDEN ERA! Club: Half price first night This best-loved tale, made famous by the iconic 1970 movie starring Monday 7 – Saturday 12 August Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins, delivers a compelling coming of Over 60s Special Price: age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life. Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats, the West End sell Bands A & B £5 OFF out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one Wed mat the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. And, with over 2 million copies sold and weeksat evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. No. 1 in the charts the Great British public didn’t just want tolisten to Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange Under 18s Special Price: pure nostalgia: They’d love to see it as well. Friends & Corporate Club: for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this Bands A & B £5 OFF Tues - Bands A & B £5 OFF first night fractured family soon discover new friendships and an unexpected Thur eves and mats In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby secret that will change their lives forever. compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more Over 60s Special Price: Group Rates: Tues - Thur importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby Bands A & B £6 OFF Wed mat Complete with beautiful period costumes and ingenious designs, this eves see page 61 for further discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock new production promises an uplifting theatrical experience for all ages, information ‘n’ roll fame beckons. Under 18s Special Pr ice: packed with intrigue, adventure, joy and jubilation. Bands A & B £6 OFF Tues & Signed Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Thur eves Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Performance: Mats: a) £25.50 b) £21.50 c) £19.50 d) £18 e) £8 a) £21 b) £19 c) £18 d) £16.50 e) £7 Sat 5 Aug, 2.30pm Group Rates: Tues - Thur Eves: a) £29 b) £25 c) £21.50 d) £19 e) £8 see page 61 for further 42 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Audio Described: SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE information 43 Sat 5 Aug, 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 45

Tuesday 29 August – Saturday 2 September The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to Norwich in August 2017.

Winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 5 Tony Awards® including ‘Best Play’, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted Friends & Corporate by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and Club: Half price first night directed by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Over 60s Special Price: Jodie Prenger Marianne Elliott. Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed & Thur mats Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 September Friends & Corporate Club: Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – Half price first night exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Under 18s Special Price: Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests Bands A & B £5 OFF Wed & makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall. Over 60s Special Price: being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under the Thur mats and Wed-Thur eves Where has her life disappeared to? Out of the blue, her best friend Bands A & B £6 OFF Thur mat suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that offers her a trip to Greece for 2 weeks and she secretly packs her upturns his world. Group Rates: Wed – Thur bags. She heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself Under 18s Special Price: eves and mats see page 61 very differently. Bands C & D £12 Wed & Thur “A beautiful, ingenious and deeply felt production” for further information eves and mats Daily Telegraph Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy premiered in 1986 and took Captioned Group Rates: Wed & Thur the world by storm. It was adapted into an Oscar nominated film. “A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle” Performance: see page 61 for further Thur 31 Aug, 2.30pm Now, on its 30th anniversary, Jodie Prenger stars in a major revival information The Times of this national treasure. Audio Described Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm Captioned Perf: Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm Performance: Thur 7 Sept, 2.30pm a) £28.50 b) £26 c) £22.50 d) £21 e) £8 Sat 2 Sept, 2.30pm a) £26.50 b) £22.50 c) £19.50 d) £18 e) £8 44 ON SALE NOW Discounts subject to allocation SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE Audio Described: 45 being available Sat 9 Sept, 2.30pm Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands Photo of Luke Treadaway by Hugo Glendinning. Photos of the UK Tour Cast by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg Tour by Hugo Glendinning. Photos of the UK Treadaway Photo of Luke Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:38 Page 47 THEATRE ROYAL JACKPOT WIN £30,000 (Two yearly draws of £15,000) WITH NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL’S JACKPOT

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 49 DECEMBER 2017 Wed 13 10.30...... 7.30 Sunday 4 December, 7pm Sunday 18 December, 7.30pm Thursday 5 January, 7.30pm Thur 14 ...... 4.00 ..7.30 THE RAF IN CONCERT A VISION OF ELVIS BEYOND THE BARRICADE Fri 15 10.30...... 7.30 Enjoy an uplifting evening of musical Leaves audiences all shook up, with an Sat 16 ...... 2..30...... 7.30 An exciting concert portrayal of the entertainment performed by the Royal uplifting and authentic Elvis greatest songs in musical theatre, Sun 17 ...... 1.00...5.00 Air Force’s finest musicians. Featuring an experience. Celebrating the music of Mon 18 performed by a cast of past principal inspirational mix of show tunes, classical Elvis Presley, the show takes you on a performers from Les Misérables. Tues 19 10.30...... 7.30 pieces, legendary big band numbers and journey from Elvis's Movie Years Wed 20 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Features songs from The Phantom of stirring military marches, the critically through to his '68 Comeback, building the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Thur 21 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 acclaimed RAF in Concert tour will be to a climactic Concert Years’ finale. Fri 22 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood touching down at the Theatre Royal, for Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, Sat 23 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 one night only. a) £24 b) £24 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7 Sun 24 ...... 1.00 climaxing with a spectacular finale Mon 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS a) £25 b) £22 c) £22 d) £19 e) £8 from, of course, Les Misérables. Tues 26 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Wed 27 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Groups 10+: Bands A-D 10% off a) £21.50 b) £19.50 c) £18.50 Thur 28 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 d) £17.50 e) £7 Fri 29 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sat 30 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Sun 31 ...... 1.00...5.00 JANUARY 2018 Mon 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR Starring Tues 2 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Wed 3 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Thur 4 Richard Gauntlett Sunday 22 January, 7.30pm Fri 5 10.30...... 5.30 Monday 9 January, 7.30pm CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Sat 6 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 and MILES JUPP A – Z of Rock World Tour 2017 Sun 7 ...... 1.00...5.00 Songs of Freedom Wednesday 25 January, 7.30pm Mon 8 10.30...... 6.30 Ben Langley Performing the greatest songs from NATHAN CARTER Tues 9 Astronauts. Regrets. The sexes. Social across the alphabet of rock, The Wed 10 10.30...... 6.30 Media. Hipsters. Poo. Rage. Medicine. Classic Rock Show’s world class band Nathan Carter is one of the biggest Thur 11 ...... 4.00 ..7.30 Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff. powers through classic rock’s finest names on the Irish music scene and is Fri 12 10.30...... 6.30 moments, from AC/DC and fast becoming a big name all over the Sat 13 ...... 2.30 ...... 7.30 Miles Jupp, (stand-up, actor, writer, Aerosmith, to Eric Clapton, The UK with his fine performances that Sun 14 ...... 1.00...5.00 thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, Eagles, ELO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, include the hit song Wagon Wheel. star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) Meatloaf and Queen, to The Who, Nathan and his six man band perform hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt Zeppelin, ZZ Top and everything in a great variety of country, Irish, pop Concessions apply to all between. Plus a huge sound and and ballads - music for everyone of highlighted performances and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all. 16+ light show. all ages. Nathan is an expert accordion Over 60s/Under 18s player so you can expect a bit of hand a) £24 b) £24 c) £19 d) £16.50 e) £7 clapping, foot tapping hooley in a Special Price: a) £17 b) £17 c) £17 d) £17 e) £7 Bands A-D £2 OFF superbly entertaining show. a) £25 b) £25 c) £22 d) £22 e) £8 Group Rates: All highlighted perfs see page 61 for further information BEAUTY’S Signed Performance: SPECIAL OFFER: Sat 13 Jan, 2.30pm Bands A – D £3 OFF if paid for before the end Audio Described: of February 2017. Wed 3 Jan, 2.30pm Applies to all perfs Sat 6 Jan, 2.30pm on top of published Sunday 5 February, 3pm & 7.30pm discounts. BRENDAN COLE Captioned Perf: All Night Long Sun 7 Jan, 1pm A brand new show for 2017, Brendan hosts another spectacular production featuring his guest dancers, a new leading lady, and a 14 Relaxed performance: Highlighted in Black piece band and singers live on stage. Stunning lighting, amazing special Fri 5 Jan 5.30pm effects and superb choreography. It’s going to be a party! Especially suited to those with a) £22.50 b) £20 c) £16.50 d) £14 e) £7 autism. Further details on page 65 Don’t miss it. Book in person or by phone on All other performances 01603 630000 a) £24.50 b) £22 c) £18.50 d) £15.50 e) £7 a) £37.50 b) £32 c) £28 d) £28 e) £8 SEE PAGE 34 FOR DATES TICKETS GO ON SALE 48 A proportion of the ticket price for this event will go towards the Stage Two Appeal Refer to back page for seat positions relating to price bands 49 ON SALE NOW Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:39 Page 51

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Monday 6 February, 7.30pm Tuesday 7 February, 7.30pm Sunday 12 February, 7.30pm Monday 24 April, 7.30pm Sunday 7 May, 8pm Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm WHITNEY - QUEEN OF STEWART LEE RUMOURS OF BUDDY HOLLY & SHAKIN STEVENS THAT’LL BE THE DAY Content Provider FLEETWOOD MAC THE CRICKETERS Echoes Of Our Times Tour THE NIGHT After an incredible three decades of Hits to Blues Tour This breathtaking show has rock ‘n’ With 33 hit singles and 4 UK No. 1s to A stunning celebration of the music After four years writing and touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll performing twelve half hours of stand rolled audiences across the globe from his name, the platinum-selling variety production returns with and life of one of the greatest With nearly five decades of legendary Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok entertainer and performer will be singers of our time. This award up for his TV show, this is Stewart’s music to choose from, this is an another brand new show! first brand new full length show since and Swindon to Sweden. Starring some wowing fans old and new as he This year’s production features a fresh winning production features a stellar opportunity for fans old and new to of the finest actor-musicians in the UK, performs tracks from his new album, line-up with rising West End star the award-winning Carpet Remnant rediscover the songs and performances new line-up of sensational classic gold World. 16+ whose combined credits include Buddy, Echoes Of Our Times, along with hits, spanning the 50’s right through to Rebecca Freckleton delivering a that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse classic hits such as This Ole House, powerhouse and breathtaking ★★★★★ place as one of the most popular the 70’s, mixed as always with even Rock. Green Door, Oh Julie and What Do You more hilarious comedy! performance. Delivers hit after hit. “The best comedian in Britain” bands of all time. “Buddy brilliant” Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? www.thatllbetheday.com Daily Mirror 14+ a) £23 b) £21 c) £19 d) £17 e) £7 From Albatross and Man of the World, Graham Norton, BBC One a) £26 b) £25 c) £24 d) £22 e) £8 a) £22 b) £22 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7 to classic hits like Rhiannon, Don’t a) £19.50 b) £19.50 c) £16 d) £16 e) £7 a) £35 b) £35 c) £22.50 Stop, You Make Loving Fun and Seven d) £22.50 e) £8 Wonders, this is the very best of Fleetwood Mac. a) £24.50 b) £24.50 c) £22 d) £22 e) £7

Sunday 2 April, 7.30pm ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups Sunday 21 May, 7.30pm Sunday 28 May, 7.30pm Sunday 4 June, 8pm Over 30 years, the Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained Sunday 23 April, 8pm COUNT ARTHUR STRONG AN AUDIENCE WITH REGINALD D HUNTER the nation and celebrated history’s most successful OMID DJALILI The Sound of Mucus IAN WAITE & NATALIE PLUS SUPPORT decade of music. Schmuck For a Night A highly anticipated brand new show. In 2017, we are delighted to welcome back Solid Silver Using stories and other things that are LOWE 60s favourites THE MERSEYBEATS, DAVE BERRY, WAYNE Award winning comedian and actor Somewhere In Time During the 15 years in which he has secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz lived in the UK, Reginald’s searingly FONTANA and VANITY FARE as well as our very special Omid Djalili, known for his legendary legend, pays tribute to one of the Strictly’s favourite couple have guest from the USA CHRIS MONTEZ. stand-up performances, is back on a honest material has garnered him a best musicals he can remember. developed a whole new show with popular fanbase that spans the nationwide tour! Intelligent, Uniquely recreating the salient and newly choreographed routines of a) £29 b) £26.50 c) £21 d) £19 e) £8 sometimes provocative and always generations. His appearances on poignant moments for your their favourite Ballroom and Latin television have included 8 Out Of 10 entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely enjoyment. Plus something else. Don’t dances, with new music to energetic and captivating comedy Cats Does Countdown and the hugely Friday 7 April, 2pm miss this amazing event. accompany these dances and give popular three-part BBC2 Northern Ballet masterclass. 16+ “Just gets funnier and funnier” you a feel good factor with pure series Reginald D Hunter’s romance. GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS Support act to be announced. The Guardian Songs Of The South. Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl. Always on “One of the most joyfully smart, “A relentless blast of comic a) £26 b) £26 c) £24 d) £24 e) £8 “STAND-UP COMEDY’S COOLEST the look-out for an adventure, one day her CUSTOMER” Telegraph curiosity leads her to a house full of many stimulating and entertaining surprises” The Times surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a comedians this country has” a) £23 b) £23 c) £23 d) £23 e) £7 The Telegraph a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £22.50 beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious d) £22.50 e) £7 porridge, this ballet is just right! The perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live a) £24 b) £24 c) £24 ballet, music and theatre for the first time. Lasts d) £24 e) £7 approximately 40 minutes. Adults: a) - e) £7 Under 18s: a) - e) £6

Sunday 9 April, 7.30pm 10CC One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of pop, led by co-founder Graham Gouldman, with an array of hits including I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets, Donna and many more.

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 52 53 Sunday 2 July, 11am & 2pm Sunday 9 July, Monday 10 July, 7.30pm MILKSHAKE LIVE! 2.30pm & 7pm RHYTHM OF THE DANCE learning and The Magic Milkshake Story Book ONCE UPON A FAIRY TALE This incredible live show creates a new participation Heather Millan School of Join your favourite milkshake! era in Irish entertainment, featuring characters for an all singing, all dancing Dance and Performing Arts world champion dancers, a traditional spectacular stage show! With superb Irish band, and the handsome Young songs, funky dance routines, loads of These talented local performers Irish Tenors. The show celebrates a laughter, bags of audience interaction bring to life films, fables and fantasies renewed vigour in Irish culture, and bucket loads of fun, it’s the family from some of the most famous embracing traditional and current to show not to be missed. Starring the writers and storytellers in history. the ancient Sean Nos dance style. milkshake! presenters and a whole Thur 8 – Sat 10 December 2016, 7.30pm host of popular characters from This dazzling production will be a) £24.50 b) £22.50 c) £18 d) £16 e) £7 at STAGE TWO milkshake’s stellar line up. performed by a cast of over 250 Youth Theatre Company presents dancers and singers. ARABIAN NIGHTS adapted by Dominic Cooke Adults: £14.50, £14.50, £14.50, £14.50, £7 Under 18s: £12.50, £12.50, £12.50, Suitable for all the family. £12.50, £7 It is wedding night in the palace of the King. By morning, a) £17.50 b) £15.50 c) £13 the new Queen Shahrazad is to be put to death, like all FAMILY TICKET: (4 people incl at least d) £10.50 e) £7 the young brides before her. But she has one thing that 1 adult): Bands A – D £50 could save her – the gift of storytelling. Her dazzling array of tales and characters are summoned from strange and magical worlds populated by giant beasts, singing trees and crafty thieves. But will her silver-tongued stories be enough to enchant her husband and save her life? Sunday 3 September, 7.30pm Arabian Nights celebrates the power of the imagination – PURPLE RAIN a timeless piece of storytelling for all the family. A Celebration of Prince £10 (concessions £8.50) Saturday 26 August A world class live celebration of the 10am - 4pm FREE music, life and legacy of Prince. Open Day This full 8 piece live band delivers a Tuesday 11 July, 7.30pm non-stop, hit-packed show spanning Come along and have a look behind more than two hours! Complete with SOME GUYS HAVE the scenes. See the dressing rooms backing vocals, horn section, keys and ALL THE LUCK where the stars prepare for their Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince. Thur 15 – Sat 17 December 2016, 7.30pm performances. Stand centre stage in Expect to see, hear and feel all of the A celebration of the career of one of the spotlight. Have a go at lighting, at STAGE TWO hits from one of the most loved artists Youth Theatre Company presents rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart – sound, ‘flying’ and stage of all time. 1999, Little Red from street busker through to management. Loads of activities, Voltaire’s CANDIDE international superstar! Paul Metcalfe Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds talks and demonstrations. And Pearls, U Got The Look, When adapted by Scott Hunter delivers an authentic and charismatic Open to all and ideal for families. performance - from the distinctive Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your vocals to the swaggering showmanship Lover and so many more. Candide, the unlucky innocent optimist, is led through a and sheer fun that have made Rod series of outlandish, side-splitting misadventures than Stewart one of the most loved a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £22.50 performers of all time. d) £22.50 e) £7 span nine countries, in order to be reunited with his childhood love. Along the journey, he encounters The show includes all the massive hits shipwrecks and pirates, riches beyond the from Rod’s incredible career, from comprehension of mortal man, earthquakes, revolution, Maggie May, Baby Jane and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy through to Sailing, slave traders, and sheep … lots of sheep. Based, very You’re In My Heart, Tonight’s The Night loosely, on Voltaire’s comic masterpiece, Candide is a and timeless Motown tunes from the hilarious romp through the highs and lows of album Soulbook. 18th century life. a) £22.50 b) £22.50 c) £19 d) £19 e) £7 £10 (concessions £8.50)

Tickets available from Theatre Royal Box Office tel: 01603 630000 book online at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Thur 2 – Sat 4 March 2017, 8pm, at Stage Two Youth Theatre Company presents JUNIOR ARTS COURSES NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES EXTREMISM Structured course in acting AUDITIONS OPEN EVENING by Anders Lustgarten skills. Classes divided Every audition includes a Level 3 Technical Theatre and according to age. The police just took Jamal away. Because Miss Tomlinson called three-hour workshop with a Level 3 Performing Arts them. Because she had to. Because of Prevent. But now Ages 7-15. Saturdays. professional theatre director Together with Access to Music Miss Tomlinson and the police are gone, and all that’s left is a £50 - £65 per term. and a one-on-one session. we are offering these courses shell-shocked class. Who knew Jamal? What did he do? And Ages 14 - 25 from September 2017. If you what is going to happen next? A play about fear, friendship and are interested in either the creeping polarisation of our society. 15+ 11 – 19 February 2017 EXAMINATION CLASSES Book online: Performing Arts or Technical £10 (concessions £8.50) Tuition for exams in a variety of www.nyt.org.uk/auditions Theatre, come along to our open evenings for a tour of the Thur 30 March-Sat 1 April 2017, 8pm, at Stage Two disciplines, including Acting, Verse & Prose, Improvisation, facilities, experience informative Youth Theatre Company presents and Oral Communication. presentations, plus have the Burying your Brother in the Pavement Exams accredited by ATHE. ACTING FOR THE SCREEN chance to talk to staff. by Jack Thorne Ages 9 and up. MASTERCLASS 8 February & 8 March 2017, Jack Thorne writes for stage, screen and radio, most notably £65 per term. Led by top industry 6 – 7pm Skins, This is England and Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. professionals, aimed at students wishing to gain more What happens when your brother suddenly dies and you are the Activities take place in only one who doesn’t seem upset? AUDITION TECHNIQUE skills and knowledge in performing for TV and Film, this Stage Two CLASS at the Theatre Royal, Tom and Luke were never close and now Luke is dead Tom isn’t is a six-day masterclass run by 7 session weekly course for or at The Garage, sure how he feels. As he runs from the funeral to the council the National Youth Theatre. 14 Chapelfield North, estate where his brother was killed, his journey of discovery those considering applying for Norwich NR2 1NY. begins. Meeting grotesque and flamboyant characters along the Drama School, University or Ages 15 - 25 way, this compelling, funny and honest play is about grief, love who just want to improve 13 – 18 February 2017 and learning to understanding people a little more closely. 11+ technique. £10 (concessions £8.50) From 9 January 2017. All performances captioned Mon 7.30pm-9.30pm. £95 per course. Thur 6 - Sat 8 April 2017, 8pm at Stage Two Youth Theatre Company presents AUDITION PREPARATION Antigone by Sophocles COURSE War has just ended and both of Antigone's brothers are dead. One is deemed a hero and given a state funeral, the other a traitor, 5 session weekly course of left to rot on the ground. exclusive work on audition speeches, with advice on A young Antigone fights for what she believes to be right, whatever the consequences, naive to the line of catastrophic choice of pieces and intensive events that will follow. direction to build confidence and technique. A modern version of the classic tragedy about power, strength, From 12 January 2017. love and belief. 12+, Some strong language Thur 7.30pm-9.30pm. £10 (concessions £8.50) Captioned performance Fri 7 April 8pm £90 per course.

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NORFOLK SCHOOLS PROJECT The Theatre Royal is an Arts “Their obvious joy and deep involvement brought Award Supporter. Attending our tears to our eyes” Retired teacher Now in its 19th year, this project aims to performances, or participating in our break down the barriers associated with courses and activities, could contribute the arts and theatre in general, and opera towards your Arts Award.Head to the ‘Take WORK EXPERIENCE and dance in particular. Free music Part’ tab on our website where you will find workshops are offered to both teachers Week-long placements can be arranged for Discover, Explore and Bronze log books students with an evident, active interest in with music skills and to non-music which can be completed in your own time For more information, please visit our specialists. Linked specifically to music theatre. We recommend that you allow a website: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, or whilst taking part in fun, engaging minimum of 8 weeks for your application, at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum activities at the theatre. click on Take Part, see our Education in terms of Listening, Composing and prior to your chosen date. Details of how to Newsletter or sign up to our education Appraising, workshops are followed by a apply can be found on the education pages mailing list by contacting programme of activity involving residential of the theatre website. To date, over 950 work in schools with theatre professionals young people have participated in week long Jason Raper, which leads to a musical performance on work experience placements at Norwich Education Manager (Schools), stage at the Theatre Royal. Theatre Royal, both in our Front of House on (01603) 598623 and Backstage/Technical departments. or email [email protected]

“This project has made a seemingly inaccessible art form a source EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Victoria Jenkins, of enjoyment and inspiration for the children. THANK YOU!” Teacher Education Manager (Projects), Organised activities in conjunction with on (01603) 598624 FILM GUIDE visiting companies, such as Matthew Bourne, or email Northern Ballet, National Theatre, Royal [email protected] We produced a film ‘How to behave ADVICE AND SUPPORT Shakespeare Company, Rambert and at the theatre’ as part of the Richard Alston Dance Company. Theatre Access Project (T.A.P), a Career talks and advice for individual Resource packs for teachers, partnership between Norwich Theatre students of Drama, Theatre Studies, Page to Stage events, exhibitions, pre/post “I found it inspiring and hope that you are Royal and Norse Group. The project was Performing Arts, Education Studies, from show discussions and company meet and developed to encourage primary schools GCSE to postgraduate level, who wish to greets are among the activities widely involved in future school activities” Pupil who do not normally visit the theatre, to complement their studies with professional available to visiting groups and often open see a production and take advantage of support. to individuals too. the accompanying educational “The education department provide a first opportunities. WORKSHOPS and EVENTS class service with the staff, children and The film acts as a guide for teachers to Offered to schools and other community parents recognised and valued” Teacher show schoolchildren what a trip to Norwich groups to explore the practical side of Theatre Royal will be like and how to theatre and can be tailored to suit your behave whilst there. needs. A workshop can take place in-school, in a hired studio or sometimes on stage. Please contact us if you would like to receive a copy of the DVD. Alternatively, If you are coming to a show and wish to add you can view/download the 6 minute film, educational value to your visit please directly from our website or via “It was an experience that will stay contact the education department who can TeacherTube. guide you on what’s available. with them forever” Teacher

Norwich Theatre Royal’s Education programme is supported by Arts Council England, Norwich Town Close The region’s premier I.T. Estate Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, Geoffrey Watling Charity, Pass Bassham Charitable Trust, solutions provider Michael Tippett Foundation, Chivers Trust, Ernest Cook Trust, John Jarrold Trust, Norfolk Opera Trust, Norwich Theatre Royal Ambassadors, Julian Claxton Photography and Hollinger Print Brochure 74 (05.10.2016) .qxp_Layout 1 01/11/2016 15:39 Page 59

58 Welcome to the learning and participation Theatre Royal Showing friends, supporters, funders, David Howe has politicians and anyone else who’s monitored the expressed an interest in STAGE TWO money as it arrives. Children and Family Arts Festival Get Creative Weekend 2017 around the building itself has reminded 3 – 13 April 2017 7 – 9 April 2017 Photo: Garlinda Birkbeck Young people and adults me that nothing happens without And now STAGE Join us for an exciting selection of theatre arts individual effort. TWO belongs to Wendy Ellis and Rachel workshops and activities for children and their A glorious celebration of creativity across the UK. Lloyd, to whom Stephen Crocker will families during the school holidays. The festival will As part of this national celebration we will be The initial impetus to bring the Arts bring new insights and energy. offer plenty of opportunities to discover and enjoy running a selection of theatre arts activities across theatre arts as audiences, as learners and as the weekend. Further details about the national Courses back into our orbit started with creators of your own art. event can be found at David Lambert and his team. The Charles Landry, who created the www.bbc.co.uk/arts/sections/get-creative pressure on our other educational work concept of the creative city, points to See our website from February 2017 to find spaces that could be used to Norwich as the paradigm of a place that for more details. Save the dates, and see our website from February 2017 for more details. accommodate school visits and the punches above its weight. It’s compact burgeoning work of that department was enough to react to a few inspired Backstage Tours created by Jason Raper and Victoria individuals; big enough to make a Jenkins. In senior management we had difference; far enough away from Offered to schools and other community groups to explore the technical side of theatre and can be the inspirational idea that the derelict London to have its own identity; close tailored to suit your needs. A tour can also be building opposite the stage door enough to be part of the bigger picture. followed by a talk about other areas of the occupied a space that could be utilised theatre’s operation, such as its history, marketing, to give our learning and participation The same could be said about the customer care and careers. work an extra great muscle. Theatre Royal. It’s not so big that it can For more information, please contact only take the huge shows; nor so small Jason Raper, Education Manager, Trustees examined the project from that it can’t pay its way; it feeds from the on (01603) 598623 or every angle, including several that I national touring supply and has enough email [email protected]. hadn’t anticipated, and finally gave confidence to take a leading part in – for consent. instance – the Touring Partnership, in discussions with the RSC, Glyndebourne Alan Hepburn and Jon Nelson, our and the National. friends from the 2007 refurbishment, guided us through the whole project, And in combination with STAGE TWO executed by RG Carter. and the Playhouse, for which it has managerial responsibility, it represents a Other departments have played their unique force in Norwich, Norfolk, East parts. Jane Claridge has tirelessly Anglia and the United Kingdom. guided the whole project with strong support from Will Hill and Ian Greeves Long may it, and all its Friends, and our brilliant technical team. Mark Ambassadors, Trustees, supporters and Hazell and Paula Sanchez, abetted by funders, continue. the development team, have brought in the funds that have reassured everyone Peter Wilson MBE DL that the cost will eventually be covered. Chief Executive

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Box Office Details Box Office Details

BOOK IN PERSON RESERVATIONS CONCESSIONS DATA PROTECTION The Box Office is open from Generally, we will reserve tickets without OVER 60S/UNDER 18S/SCHOOLS Norwich Theatre Royal operate a box 9.30am-8.00pm Mon to Sat. On payment for five working days, or up to For selected performances generous office service on behalf of theatres and non-performance days the Box Office 40 minutes before curtain up, whichever concessions are available to customers festivals in Norfolk. We would like to add closes at 6.00pm. is sooner. If uncollected they will be in the above categories. For details, or retain your name and contact details released for resale. Where few tickets please look for the special information at on our marketing lists so that we can BOOK BY TELEPHONE remain available for a performance, full the bottom of each show entry in this keep you informed about future events Ring (01603) 630000 to reserve your payment may be required sooner. magazine, or enquire at the and other developments. This means tickets. Alternatively, pay instantly and Box Office. that you will receive information from confirm your booking by using a credit DATES FOR BOOKING those theatres and festivals in Norfolk or debit card – we accept Mastercard, The diary pages in the centre of this GROUP CONCESSIONS we provide this service to, and from Visa, Maestro (Switch) and Delta, Visa brochure feature some shows at selected performances. companies visiting those theatres and Electron and Solo (please note we do highlighted in blue, with their booking Groups of 20 or more 10% off festivals. You will not receive information not accept American Express cards). dates. Postal, fax and email bookings Groups of 40 or more 20% off from non-arts organisations. If you do for these shows are accepted as soon Groups of 80 or more 25% off not wish to receive this information, BOOK ONLINE as the brochure is published. These will When booking for a group there is no please tick the relevant box on the Book with a credit or debit card at our be held in order of receipt and need to send money immediately. booking form, inform a Box Office secure site processed from the dates given in the Tickets can be held until an agreed date Assistant if booking by phone or in www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk centre pages. Please refer to these to allow ample time for payment person, or inform any member of dates when contacting the to reach the Box Office. Theatre Royal staff. If you have any BOOK BY POST Box Office. queries please contact For your convenience, there is a Only one concession applies per Mark Hazell in the Marketing special postal booking form in this EXCHANGING TICKETS seat, and these are offered on the Department on (01603) 598529. brochure. Postal bookings will be If you cannot use tickets already paid top four prices. accepted at any time, and will be dealt for, we can exchange them for another When you book we will ask you for with on a first come first served basis performance (7 days notice required). GIFT TOKENS YOUR NAME, once bookings open. Alternatively tickets can be offered for YOUR ADDRESS AND EMAIL, resale to personal callers where similar Theatre Royal Gift Tokens make an ideal gift. Buy them at the Box Office or YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER BOOK BY FAX tickets are otherwise unavailable. To In return we can give you duplicate Fax your booking form, with credit exchange or resell tickets, the originals over the telephone with a credit card on (01603) 630000 tickets if your original tickets are mislaid or debit card number, must be returned to the Box Office. / notice of any major changes to your on (01603) 622777 and it will be dealt Either service is subject to a handling performance / the details of future with as a postal booking. charge of £2 per ticket. GO4LESS Cardholders have a day’s priority events to interest you. POSTING TICKETS booking on all Band E seats in the new A fee of £1.20 will be charged season on Wednesday 7 December for this service. 2016. Bookings must be made in person.

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Theatre Information Friends

WELCOME SPECIAL EFFECTS HUGE SAVINGS FOR FRIENDS We want your visit to the theatre to be Some shows may contain strobe Become a Friend of Norwich Theatre as enjoyable and easy as possible. Please let lighting or smoke effects. us know in advance about any special Please ask the Duty Manager in the foyer for Royal for huge savings on your theatre requirements or needs you may have – just more information. tickets. Discounts, priority booking, telephone the Front of House office on special events, offers and regular (01603) 598540, or email CHILDREN [email protected]. For certain shows, babies and mailings are all available to our Friends. children under 3 are welcome free of GETTING HERE charge and may share a seat with you. Norwich Bus station is a 10 minute walk For shows which do not display this BENEFITS MAILINGS from the theatre. advice, we regret children under 3 are not PRIORITY BOOKING Advance mailings of the What’s On Visit www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk admitted to the auditorium. For Ben & Holly Priority booking for each new season at brochure, plus regular newsletters to to plan your route. and Milkshake! Live children under 1 are Norwich Railway station is a 20 minute walk welcome free of charge and may share a seat the Theatre Royal, excluding cheapest keep you up to date with developments from the theatre. For more information on with you. rate. in our programme of events. timetables call 0845 600 7245 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk There are baby changing facilities available in Cycle racks are available outside and toilets on all floors. Booking for each new season opens to EVENTS opposite the theatre. To plan your route visit A children’s menu and high-chairs are Friends of the Theatre earlier than to Special events arranged exclusively for www.norwich.cyclestreets.net available in the restaurant. the public, which means that some of the Friends give you the chance to see Please allow plenty of time to park before a GROUPS our more popular performances have behind the scenes and meet the stars performance. The nearest indoor car parks Ice creams and interval drinks may be almost sold out to our Friends alone. of some of our shows. include The Forum and Chapelfield shopping ordered in advance if bringing a group. Order centre. There are also 3 pay & displays forms will be sent to you when your booking nearby: Chantry Road, Assembly House and is confirmed. DISCOUNTS SPECIAL OFFER Chapelfield East. All car parks operate an Priority booking for special low price Pay by Direct Debit to claim discount evening and weekend charge. THEATRE TOURS on membership subscriptions. Theatre tours with backstage visits seats for the over 60s at selected Taxis are available from ABC Taxis on 01603 are available. These must be booked matinees. 666333. Driving eco-friendly cars within their in advance with the Education Manager on Full details of benefits, fees and fleet. (01603) 598623. Half price tickets for the first night of membership categories can be found Blue Badge parking is available opposite the SAFETY AND SECURITY drama productions. The half price on the Friends form within the centre theatre in Theatre Street and a drop-off layby The Theatre Royal premises are discount makes it possible to cover the pages. can be accessed to the right of the doors on monitored by CCTV. The Theatre Royal Theatre Street. reserves the right to remove anyone creating cost of your membership on a single a disturbance, whatever the cause. performance. £2 off all other tickets at To obtain the many benefits of being a Coaches and Minibuses can park at Lower all performances (excluding cheapest Friend, join now. Simply send in the Clarence Road situated behind the Norwich GET TOGETHER GROUPS membership form in the centre of this railway station and Harford Park & Ride, Come and meet like-minded people who rate and special prices). situated on the A140 Ipswich Road and A47 share an interest in theatre. At selected brochure, call (01603) 63 00 00 with your junction. Minibuses can also park at surface performances, both matinees and evenings, 10% discount on food and drink credit/debit card details or join online at car parks on Rouen Road and Chantry Road. (highlighted on the centre diary pages), www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk For more information call the Box Office on someone will be on hand from an hour purchased from the bars or restaurant 01603 630000. before the performance to say hello and at the Theatre. introduce you to others. Meet in either the LATECOMERS Circle Lounge or the Targetfollow Room. Latecomers will be seated at a suitable For more information, call Melanie McGhee point in the performance which will be on (01603) 598556 or email designated by the visiting production m.mcghee @theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk. company. TV monitors will relay the show to areas of the foyers.

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Access Information Adnams Circle Bar

Brochure available on audio tape, For patrons who are deaf in large print and in Braille. or hard of hearing: Access guide describing our facilities and Hearing enhancement services available as a booklet, in large Headsets amplifying the sound available print and to download from our website from the Welcome Point (necklace (visit the Access page). hearing loops available if your hearing aid is loop-enabled or has a ‘T’ setting) Access to the building Induction loop Level access to the foyer. Please ensure your hearing aid is Ramped or stairs access to the Stalls loop-enabled or has a ‘T’ setting (downstairs). (not all digital hearing aids come with this Lift or stairs access to the Circle setting installed). (upstairs). BSL signed performances Certain seats inside the auditorium We recommend booking in the Enjoy a drink before and after the show removed for patrons in wheelchairs. centre front Stalls. Great choice of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks Six accessible toilets. Captioned performances Caption units display spoken or sung Why not order your drinks for the interval in advance? If your choice of seat is restricted by words as they are delivered on stage access requirements, let Box Office - we recommend avoiding the front three Hot buffet available pre-show, Monday - Saturday, 2 hours before know and they will offer you and one rows when booking to view the captions carer a discount. comfortably. 2.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.00pm performances Registered assistance dogs welcome A choice of light snacks also available in all areas of the theatre. We can Relaxed performances: reserve a space next to you inside A supportive and relaxed environment the auditorium. especially suited to those with autism Or, we are happy to look after your dog and a wide range of disabilities. Patrons for you. free to move around and make noise Kemp’s Restaurant during these full-length performances. For patrons who are blind Contact Box Office to book. Pre-show meals Parties and functions or partially-sighted: Jack & The Beanstalk From 12 noon until 2.30pm, our lunch menu We can help make your visit extra special by Audio description delivered live Fri 13 Jan 2017, 5.30pm. is served. Enjoy freshly-prepared organising a private party in one of our during a performance via headsets sandwiches, ciabattas and wraps, function rooms or in Kemp’s Restaurant. available from the Welcome Point – Gangsta Granny Sat 15 July 2017, 10.30am. home-made soup and hot meals, all with We also cater for coach parties we recommend booking in the front locally sourced ingredients where possible booked in advance Stalls. Sleeping Beauty Touch tour available before most audio Fri 5 Jan 2018, 5.30pm. On show nights, Monday to Saturday, we also serve pre-theatre dinners from 5pm. described performances. Discounted tickets: Audio introduction available before For Signed and Captioned For all enquiries telephone 01603 598577 or email [email protected] most audio described performances (on performances, Band A seats are half CD or to download from our website). price for deaf and hard of hearing people Audio introductions available, plus one companion. on request, for shows which are not audio described (must be booked at Band A seats at all performances are half least one week in advance & are price for those registered blind or partially available only from the third performance sighted plus one companion. of a show). Wheelchair users plus one companion: Bands A-D half price at all performances.

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Through our corporate membership scheme, Royal could be working with your company: by We would like to thank all of the companies who support Norwich Theatre Royal sponsorships and partnerships, we work with a partnering our education and community work; through their partnerships, sponsorships and memberships. wide range of businesses, from global brands to sponsoring a major event; Corporate Club small independent local companies. membership for discounts and benefits for your staff and clients; and corporate hospitality. We can work with you to increase your company profile, support your CSR remit or For further information please contact: advertise your services to our annual audiences Paula Sanchez, of over 400,000, including 12,500 loyal Friends. Development Director on 01603 598558 or [email protected]. There are four main ways that Norwich Theatre Registered Charity no 262259

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

For more information on joining our Corporate Club, Spotlight on Business or corporate hospitality please contact Nikki Rice, Previous speakers have included Marketing & Development Officer, Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti, Giles Watling [email protected] or and Matthew Kelly. 01603 598525. CURRENT CORPORATE CLUB MEMBERS Admin Re Broadland Business Park Hatch Brenner LLP Loveday and Partners Norwich Area Rogers and Norton Solicitor Civil Service SocialClub Adnams Southwold Capita Howes Percival LLP Lovewell Blake Savills (UK) Ltd Norwich Print Solutions AECOM Professional Services LLP City College Norwich InTouch Systems M+A Partners Sinclair International Ltd Norfolk Country Cottages Alan Boswell Group Computer Service Centre intu Chapelfield Marsh Smith & Pinching NPS Property Consultants Ltd Almary Green Investments Ltd Contract Personnel Ltd Jarrolds Mayday Integrated Steeles Law Solicitors Limited Office Systems Nuffield Health Anglian Group PLC Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd Kettle Foods The Forum Trust Mills & Reeve Persimmon Homes Archant Dipple & Conway Knowlden Titlow Virgin Money Insurance Brokers Norfolk Police Social Club Price Bailey Arnolds Keys Eastern Voice and Data Wayne Fleming Associates Lambda Films Norse Commercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers Barclays Elizabeths The Florist Larking Gowen North Norfolk Theatres Goers R G Carter Holdings Ltd Birketts LLP. Grant Thornton Leathes Prior Solicitors

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