What’s On November 2019 - July 2020

Norwich Theatre Royal Box Office: 01603 630000 theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

• Adnams. Southwold

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Prelude ... At Norwich Theatre Royal Enjoy pre-theatre dining in our newly refurbished restaurant from 5pm each show night Mon - Sat. Your table is reserved for the whole evening so you can return during the interval to enjoy more drinks, coffee, desserts and ice creams. Reservations call 01603 598577 or visit ntr.org.uk/Prelude Facebook - PreludeNTR 10% discount for Theatre Royal Friends

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Welcome As we countdown to Christmas, our festive season is set to be a very exciting time. This year’s Theatre Royal pantomime Cinderella features a tremendous cast including Norfolk-born performer and bundle of energy Joe Tracini as well as TV and West End favourites Amanda Henderson and David Witts. I am thrilled that Cinderella 2019 marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership with Norwich City Football Club. The panto thrills keeps building with our 2020-21 production Dick Whittington, which has not been seen on our stage since 2008. This Christmas, we are also co-producing another spectacular family show at Norwich Playhouse. A Circus Carol will see us partner with Lost In Translation, one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies. Poignant, powerful and packed full of phenomenal physicality while maintaining the essence of Dickens’ iconic story, the show promises to be an exciting addition to our Christmas offer. Looking further ahead, I’m delighted to announce the critically-acclaimed production of Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders. It is many years since Noel Coward’s classic production was shown on our stage as is also the case with Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party, which comes to us in May. Our stellar drama programme also includes the Olivier Award-winning A Monster Calls, the brilliantly inventive Holes based on the book and Hollywood blockbuster, Oscar Wilde’s A Woman Of No Importance starring Norfolk’s own Liza Goddard, and the National Theatre’s production of A Taste Of Honey starring another Theatre Royal favourite, Jodie Prenger. Next summer, I am so excited that Olivier Award-nominated musical Six will be coming back home to Norwich where its journey started! This sassy history lesson about Henry VIII’s wives began its life last year at Norwich Playhouse. It has since

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enjoyed some right Royal success with eight different versions now being performed in the likes of the West End, a UK tour, Broadway, Chicago, Boston, Minnesota and Australia. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, another West End’s hot ticket, is also on its way including the supremely talented Layton Williams who enchanted audiences in Matthew Bourne’s production of Lord of the Flies. I am thrilled to announce that we will welcome the great Birmingham Royal Ballet to Norwich for the very first time in June with one of Prokofiev’s most loved family ballets, Peter and the Wolf. A friend and long-term partner of ours, BRB’s new Artistic Director Carlos Acosta is no stranger to us as we enjoy an ever-growing partnership with the Cuban dance supremo. Finally I am very excited to tell you that we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to enhance the booking process and customer experience for all of you which will result in a major upgrade to our website and box office system. We look forward to unveiling this with a refreshed brand for Theatre Royal, Playhouse and Stage Two, early in the New Year ... so watch this space! As always, thank you for all of your support and I hope you enjoy this new programme as much as my team and I have enjoyed putting it together for you! Stephen Crocker Chief Executive

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A Woman of No Importance Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance Liza Goddard, Roy Hudd, Isla Blair, Emma Amos, Katy Stephens 4 stars “Effortless wit, wisdom and waspishness” The Times 4 stars “Wonderfully moving. Sublimely funny” The Independent 4 stars “Divinely decadent” Sunday Times “Dominic Dromgoole’s elegant, full-bodied production” Sunday Express

• Classic Spring Theatre Company

Monday 4 - Saturday 9 November A Woman of No Importance opened Classic Spring’s critically acclaimed Oscar Wilde season in the West End in 2017. Funny and engaging, this bold and richly enjoyable production explores innocence and morality through Wilde’s glittering wit and masterful language. An earnest young American woman, an unscrupulous English Lord and an innocent young chap join the festivities at a lavish estate in the English countryside. Should a mother tell her son the truth and risk social ruin? Starring national treasure Liza Goddard alongside Roy Hudd, Isla Blair, Emma Amos and Katy Stephens, don’t miss Dominic Dromgoole’s brilliant and assured revival.

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Matinees Wed and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £33.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups. BSL Sat 9 Nov 2.30pm CAP Sat 9 Nov 2.30pm

A Taste of Honey By Shelagh Delaney 4 stars ‘A tough, tenacious play with an emotional bite.’ The Guardian

Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 November The National Theatre bring Shelagh Delaney’s career-defining play to Norwich. Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles) directs Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Abigail’s Party) as Helen in this British classic, an exhilarating depiction of working-class life in post-war Salford. This new production features a live on-stage band. When her mother Helen runs off with a car salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmy, a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas. Art student Geoff moves in and assumes the role of surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for Helen and their unconventional setup unravels.

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Don’t miss your chance to see one of the great taboo-breaking plays of the 1950s! Age 13+ Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £33.00 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups and Schools. CAP Thu 14 Nov 2.30pm AD Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm BSL Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm

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On Your Feet! The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan A new musical Gloria Estefan’s hit musical “The rhythm really does get you” Guardian 4 stars Daily Mail 4 stars Guardian 4 stars Whatsonstage Book by Alexander Dinelaris Featuring music produced and recorded by Emilio and Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo Directed by Jerry Mitchell

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Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 November Direct from London and featuring many of the original West End cast, this ‘exhilarating extravaganza’ (WhatsOnStage) is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom. Featuring all of their smash hits including Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Dr. Beat and 1-2-3. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman). Winner of 26 Grammy awards, Gloria Estefan has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Emilio Estefan is a founding member of the pioneering Miami Sound Machine, who created a brand new Latin crossover sound - fusing infectious Cuban rhythms with American pop and disco. Matinees Wed, Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Matinees: £10 - £42.50 Evenings: £10 - £47 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups. AD Sat 23 Nov 2.30pm

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Northern Ballet Cinderella A ballet by David Nixon OBE

• northern ballet. Celebrating 50 years 4 stars ‘A dazzling production’ The Telegraph

Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 November Escape into an enchanting winter wonderland with Northern Ballet’s beautiful reimagining of Cinderella. Live every moment of Cinderella’s story from heartbreak to joy in this sparkling adaptation of the classic rags-to-riches tale, as Cinders is whisked away from her wicked step-mother to the glistening lake of ice where she first meets her Prince. You won’t believe your eyes as Northern Ballet’s remarkable dancers bring their signature style to the ultimate feel-good fairytale, accompanied by a live orchestra. With magic tricks and a spine tingling transformation scene, this is the perfect entertainment for the whole family! Don’t miss out on your tickets to the ball. Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £43 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups, Schools and Families. Please note that this production contains short periods of flashing and strobe lighting effects.

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Classical Concert Series Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - 38.50 Discounts for Friends and subscription tickets available. Pre-performance talks 6.15pm for Flanders and 6.30pm for Iceland and Tenebrae. Free tickets via Box Office.

Flanders Symphony Orchestra Sunday 3 November, 7.30pm Ilya Mashkevich (Conductor) Milos Karadaglic (Guitar)

• Rossini Barber of Seville Overture

• Rodrigo Concerto Aranjuez

• Villa Lobos 3 Preludes for Solo Guitar

• Beethoven Symphony No. 7 International guitarist Milos, regarded as perhaps the greatest guitarist in the world today, comes with the Flanders Symphony Orchestra to perform a range of popular pieces.

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Iceland Symphony Orchestra Sunday 9 February, 7.30pm Yan Pascal Tortelier (Conductor) Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (Piano)

• Bizet L’Arlesienne Suites, selections

• Ravel Left Hand Piano Concerto

• Thorvalsdottir Aireality

• Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet The internationally celebrated orchestra arrive in Norwich on their first full UK tour, directed by previous BBC Philharmonic Artistic Director Yan Pascal Tortelier.

Tenebrae Choir with Aurora Orchestra Tuesday 7 April, 7.30pm Nigel Short (Music Director)

• Bach Partita No. 2 in D

• Faure Requiem Aurora Orchestra and Tenebrae Choir join forces in this serenely beautiful concert, under acclaimed Music Director Nigel Short.

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Glyndebourne Tour 2019

• Arts Council England. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 December Extraordinary opera on your doorstep. Donizetti L’elisir d’amore (Tue and Thu) A stylish staging brings warmth and laughter to Donizetti’s greatest romantic comedy. Light, lyrical and bursting with energy - a comedy with the softest of hearts and the sweetest of melodies. Verdi Rigoletto (Wed and Sat) Glyndebourne’s premiere of Verdi’s own favourite opera, it is a tragedy of Shakespearean scope. A disturbing psychological portrait of a man caught in a corrupt world. Handel Rinaldo (Fri) Packed with magic and visual sensation, this production offers a playful re-imagining of Handel’s most successful opera. The composer’s colourful, tune-filled score is one of his finest. All sung in Italian with Surtitles. Matinee Thu 2.00pm Evenings 7.15pm Tickets £10 - £58 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s, Under 30s, Groups, Schools and Multi-buy.

• Jarrold. Theatre Royal Venue Sponsor

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Cinderella A Norwich Theatre Royal pantomime production “Laugh out loud” EDP - Review for previous pantos “Pure panto perfection” Lynn News - Review for previous pantos Joe Tracini as Buttons Amanda Henderson as an Ugly Sister David Witts as the Prince Richard Gauntlett as the Fairy Godmother

Tuesday 17 December - Sunday 19 January Don’t miss out on our fun-filled family pantomime Cinderella, the ultimate classic rags to riches story...with a twist! Starring Amanda Henderson (Casualty, Les Misérables, Oliver!) as an Ugly Sister who will be swapping her hospital scrubs for some fabulous frocks, David Witts (Eastenders, Wicked) as Prince Charming searching for his one true love, Joe Tracini (Hollyoaks, Spamalot) as Buttons in lots of comedy capers alongside panto regular Richard Gauntlett as the Fairy Godmother. David Gant returns to Norwich panto as Baron Hardup and newcomer Kara-Lianne Jones joins as Cinderella. Suitable for all ages. For performance dates and times, see diary on p.62 Tickets £10 - £25 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups and Schools, on selected performances.

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AD Sat 11 Jan 2.30pm BSL Sun 12 Jan 1.00pm CAP Sun 12 Jan 5.00pm R Thu 16 Jan 5.00pm

Under threes free

In partnership with

• Norwich City Football Club

Dial M for Murder

By Frederick Knott Directed by Anthony Banks

The genre-defining thriller A masterclass in suspense

Tom Chambers Christopher Harper

Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 January

A brand-new production of the blueprint for the modern thriller, Dial M for Murder is back.

TV and stage favourite, Tom Chambers, (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) stars as the charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot. When he discovers she has been unfaithful, his mind turns to revenge and the pursuit of the ‘perfect crime’.

Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned film of 1950, the iconic Dial M for Murder will leave you spellbound as Tony becomes more tangled in the web of his own making. Also featuring Christopher Harper (Coronation Street), this ultimate masterclass in suspense is guaranteed to entwine you with its spine-chilling twists and turns.

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Dial M for Murder is the definitive seat-gripping drama that is not to be missed!

Matinees Wed, Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £33.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.

Made in Dagenham The Musical

Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society presents Made in Dagenham, The Musical

Tuesday 28 January - Saturday 1 February

Inspired by a true story, Made in Dagenham is a new British musical which opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End in 2014.

Based on the 2010 film which received four BAFTA nominations including Outstanding British Film, the show takes us back to 1968 when the Ford sewing machinists walked out in protest against sexual discrimination, demanding equal pay which led to the 1970 Equal Pay Act.

With an inspirational story and a fabulous score, this is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.

Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £25 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s and Groups

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Alston Final edition 5 stars “The moment it ended I longed to see it again - immediately.” Culture Whisper

Friday 7 and Saturday 8 February After 25 years Richard Alston Dance celebrates their last season with Final Edition, a richly diverse mix of dance and music celebrating the company’s unflagging creativity. The tour includes classical works from the company’s history - Red Run revived after 11 years and Mazur - alongside two brand new works by Richard Alston and Martin Lawrance. Shine On is inspired by Britten and Auden’s song cycle On This Island, performed with a live singer Katherine McIndoe and pianist Jason Ridgway. Voices and Light Footsteps is a sensuously expressive piece influenced by the music of Monteverdi, the genius of Baroque. A Far Cry by Martin Lawrance is an impassioned piece set to music by Edward Elgar. Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £23.50 Discounts available for Friends, Under 25s and Groups. Pre-performance talk with Richard Alston Sat 6 Feb, 6.30pm. Free tickets via Box Office

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Curtains

A Musical Whodunnit

Jason Manford Carley Stenson and Ore Oduba Rebecca Lock, Samuel Holmes, Leah West, Alan Burkitt. Star in: Curtains, A Musical Whodunnit

Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 February

It’s murder putting on a new musical - literally!

The star of a new Broadway-bound musical has been murdered on stage on opening night! The entire cast and crew are suspects. Time to call in the local detective, Frank Cioffi. With a nose for crime and an ear for music, Frank tries to find the killer whilst giving the show a lifeline.

Starring Jason Manford (The Producers, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Guys and Dolls), Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba and Carley Stenson (Les Miserables, Legally Blonde, Shrek, Spamalot and Hollyoaks), this hilarious whodunnit is packed full of catchy songs, unforgettable characters and plot twists galore!

From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this Tony award-winning backstage murder mystery musical will have audiences laughing and guessing right to the final curtain. Age 12+

Matinees Wed, Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm

Mon - Thu: £10 - £44.50 Fri and Sat: £10 - £49.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s and Groups. CAP Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm

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Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes The double Olivier Award-winning smash hit returns Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger And the Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale Music by Bernard Herrmann “A feast for the eye. The red shoes will Be dancing for years to come” The Observer “Enthralling. Richly satisfying” The Guardian

• New adventures

• Arts Council England Lottery Funded Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 February A sell-out before its world premiere tour opened in 2016, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film returns after winning two Olivier Awards and dazzling audiences across the UK and the USA. The Red Shoes is a 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. Set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with cinematic designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis.

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“Blissful” Daily Telegraph “Magical” Metro “Sumptuous” Whatsonstage “A gorgeous take on a film classic” The Times Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £46.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups. AD Sat 22 Feb 2.30pm

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Blithe Spirit Noȅl Coward’s Blithe Spirit Directed by Richard Eyre Jennifer Saunders Geoffrey Streatfeild, Lisa Dillon, Simon Coates, Lucy Robinson, Rose Wardlaw Immediately prior to West End ‘Absolutely Fabulous... comic gold’ Sunday Express ‘Jennifer Saunders... killingly funny’ Times 4 stars Times 4 stars Daily Telegraph 4 stars Daily Mail 4 stars Observer 4 stars Sunday Express

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Monday 24 - Saturday 29 February Jennifer Saunders is one of the UK’s most popular comic actresses. Her gleefully funny performance as the eccentric clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, delighted both critics and audiences alike when the production opened in Theatre Royal Bath’s 2019 Summer Season. With a distinguished creative team who have won a plethora of awards between them, this is a Blithe Spirit full of sparkling and spirit-lifting hijinks. Novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium - Madame Arcati - inadvertently conjures up the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, at a séance. When she appears, visible only to Charles, and determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - get complicated. Jennifer Saunders is much loved for the sketch show French and Saunders, for which she and Dawn French received a BAFTA fellowship in 2009, and for the hit comedy series and subsequent film, Absolutely Fabulous, which she both starred in and wrote. Matinees Wed and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £39.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s and Under 18s. CAP Wed 26 Feb 2.30pm AD Sat 29 Feb 2.30pm BSL Sat 29 Feb 2.30pm

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Les Misérables

Wednesday 4 March - Saturday 4 April After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will play Norwich Theatre Royal in March / April 2020. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs: I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Storm the barricades for a ticket! “A five-star hit - astonishingly powerful” The Times Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Mon - Thu Eves and Mats: £10 - £64 Fri and Sat Eves and Mats: £10 - £66.50 Discounts available for Friends and Under 18s. AD Thu 19 March 2.30pm BSL Thu 26 March 2.30pm CAP Thu 26 March 7.30pm

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Holes by Louis Sachar Directed by Adam Penford The Children’s Theatre Partnership and Royal and Derngate Northampton present The Nottingham Playhouse production of Holes 5 stars ‘Storytelling at its best. An absolute must see’ What’s Good To Do 4 stars The Times, The Guardian 4 stars ‘A fast-paced and inventive family show that works on every level’ The Stage

Wednesday 15 - Saturday 18 April Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he finds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Sent to a labour camp as punishment, he is tasked with digging one hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, every day. He’s told it is to build ‘character’. But the tyrannical Warden is definitely hiding something. How will Stanley and his fellow inmates deal with her demands, her two cronies, plus the fearsome rattlesnakes and yellow-spotted lizards? And will Stanley and his new friends unearth what’s really going on?

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Holes is the brilliant, inventive and creative new stage show based on the multi-award-winning novel and the Hollywood blockbuster. This hit production is a thrilling and off-beat comedy adventure for children and adults alike. Age 8+ Matinees Thu - Sat 2.00pm Evenings 7.00pm Tickets £10 - £24.50 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s, Over 60s and Groups.

A Monster Calls By Patrick Ness Inspired by an idea by Siobhan Dowd The Olivier award-winning show direct from the West End 5 stars ‘Extraordinary’ The Observer 5 stars ‘A Monster Hit’ The Times 4 stars ‘Exhilarating’ The Guardian

Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 April Patrick Ness’s piercing novel A Monster Calls is brought vividly to life in the Olivier award-winning production by visionary director Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, National Theatre). Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved away. But now his mum is sick and not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye.

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Then, one night, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. From the critically acclaimed bestseller, A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing. Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £28.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Schools. CAP Thu 23 April 2.30pm AD Sat 25 April 2.30pm BSL Sat 25 April 2.30pm

• Rosedale Funeral Home. Theatre Royal Season Sponsor

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Welsh National Opera The Marriage of Figaro Mozart WNO Welsh National Opera

Thursday 30 April - Saturday 2 May It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? Or will the young Cherubino confuse matters even more? Through a series of twists and turns, The Marriage of Figaro will keep you guessing until the final scene, with Mozart’s sublime score brilliantly bringing the action to life. “Whirlwind pace and slick humour” The Guardian A co-production with Grand Théâtre de Genève. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Evenings 7.00pm Tickets £10 - £52.50 Discounts available for Friends, Under 16s and 16 - 29 year olds.

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We Will Rock You

The musical by Queen and Ben Elton

‘A kind of magic. Spectacular. Magnifico!’ The Sun

Seen by over 16 million people in 19 countries and featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest hits!

Monday 4 - Saturday 9 May

The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK, delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances.

Since 2002, over 16 million theatergoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production featuring Queen’s biggest hits including We Are The Champions, I Want To Break Free, Don’t Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust and of course, We Will Rock You. A musical phenomenon not to be missed!

“This is a stunning state-of-the art new-look production of WWRY - but of course the original story is now more relevant than ever. We’re confident WWRY fans will love revisiting the world’s first true Rock Theatrical...” Brian May

“Exhilarating and great fun” Time Magazine

Matinees Wed and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm

Mon - Thu: £10 - £45 Fri and Sat: £10 - £48.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.

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CAP Wed 6 May 2.30pm AD Sat 9 May 2.30pm BSL Sat 9 May 2.30pm

• Hatch Brenner Solicitors. Theatre Royal Season Sponsor

The Birthday Party

By Harold Pinter

Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May

Harold Pinter’s comedy of menace gets a dramatic new re-imagining.

Following a two-year celebration of the works of Harold Pinter in the West End, the Everyman Theatre Company presents his most popular and widely performed play The Birthday Party.

Set in a dilapidated seaside boarding house, the mysterious Stanley Webber receives a visit from two sinister strangers, Goldberg and McCann. They arrive on Stanley’s birthday - or is it? What do they want and why do they want to turn Stanley’s quiet world upside down?

Paul Milton, Creative Director of the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, brings together a star cast to present Pinter’s classic and most performed darkly-comic masterpiece. Star casting to be announced.

“Mr Pinter’s terrifying blend of pathos and hatred fuses unforgettably into the stuff of art” The Guardian

Matinees Thu and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £35 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.

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Derren Brown Showman Live tour 2020 ‘The closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi master’ Empire

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 May Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! Now with his first brand new theatre show in five years, Derren Brown returns to astonish and amaze audiences up and down the country. The content of Showman remains a closely-guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat! Age 12+ Matinee Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tues - Thu: £10 - £42.50 Fri and Sat: £10 - £48 Discounts available for Friends. BSL Sat 23 May 2.30pm

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Breakin’ Convention

Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May Breakin’ Convention, the world’s ground-breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, is back with a fresh new line up! Expect jaw-dropping and inspiring performances from internationally celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls, including South Korea’s acclaimed Jinjo Crew and France’s Géométrie Variable and the UK’s own Spoken Movement in a festival that showcases local talent alongside global sensations. Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend and Breakin’ Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D, the festival also features DJs, graffiti artists and freestyle sessions taking place all over the building. Breakin’ Convention is an integral part of Sadler’s Wells artistic programme. Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £25.50 Discounts available for Friends, Early Bird and Under 18s. “All hip hop life is here” The Times

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English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake

Friday 19 - Saturday 20 June Award-winning English Youth Ballet presents its electrifying production of Swan Lake. International principal dancers will lead an impressive cast of 100 selected young dancers. Set in the Maryinsky Theatre when the Maryinsky Ballet was popular with the Tsar and Russian nobility. It promises to be a traditional production but with particular emphasis on the rivalry between the seductive Black Swan dancer Odile and the vulnerable White Swan dancer Odette, as they compete for the affections of the Prince. Matinee Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £26 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s, Over 60s and Groups. “100 talented young dancers supported by some of the world’s finest principal dancers” Sunday Express

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Everybody’s talking about Jamie The hit musical for today 5 stars - The Times, Financial Times, The Independent, Time Out, The Express, The Stage, Whatsonstage, London Theatre, Attitude

Monday 1 - Saturday 6 June The smash-hit musical comes to Norwich, featuring West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders’ much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle both reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. Funny, fabulous and feelgood, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed! Matinee Wed and Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets: Mon - Thur and Mats £10 - £43.50 Fri and Sat Eves £10 - £46.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s and Under 18s.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet Seasons in our World and Peter and the Wolf The perfect adventure into dance

• Birmingham Royal Ballet

Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July A perfect adventure into dance. Classical ballet, spoken word and eye-catching physical theatre combine in this reimagining of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf. Join our heroine, Peter, and her best friend, Bird, as their day out takes an unexpected turn. Narration by poet Hollie McNish. Inspired by a poem by ballet-fan David Laing, Seasons in our World explores the relationship between the cycle of the seasons and individual human lives and communities. Set to a new score from award-winning composer Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian. “Witty, theatrical and humorous” The Guardian 5 stars “...simple and effective stories with plenty of emotion” Stage Talk Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 - £25 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s and Over 60s.

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Six

It’s reigning queens - hallelujah!

Aragon, Boleyn, Seymour, Cleves, Howard, Parr

Divorced, beheaded, Live! London, New York, Chicago, Sydney, Norwich

Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 July

Nominated for five Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out international smash hit Six is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!

From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

It’s time they told their story. Think you know the rhyme, think again... Divorced. Beheaded. Live!

5 stars ‘The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch’ Evening Standard

5 stars ‘80 minutes of exhilarating entertainment from 6 killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!’ Daily Express

Matinees Sat 4pm and Sun 2.30pm Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 8pm; Fri 6pm and 8.30pm Tickets: £10 - £37 Discounts available for Friends, Under 26s and Over 60s.

AD Sat 18 July 4pm BSL Sat 18 July 4pm CAP Sun 19 July 2.30pm

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David Walliams Billionaire Boy Live on stage!

• The Birmingham Stage Company

Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 July Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy! From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story! “BSC’s Gangsta Granny stole my heart, so I’m really excited that Billionaire Boy is coming next. I can’t wait to meet Joe Spud and all the gang. It promises to be a brilliant show!” David Walliams Matinees Thu - Sat 2pm Evenings 7pm Tickets: £10 - £22.50 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s and Families.

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Dick Whittington A Norwich Theatre Royal pantomime production The purrfect Pantomime adventure for all the family!

Tuesday 8 December 2020 - Sunday 10 January 2021 December 2020

• Tu 8: 10.30, 7.00

• Th 10: 10.30, 7.00

• Fr 11: 7.00

• Sa 12: 2.30, 7.30

• Su 13: 1.00, 5.00

• We 16: 10.30, 7.00

• Th 17: 10.30, 7.00

• Fr 18: 10.30, 7.30

• Sa 19: 10.30, 2.30, 7.30

• Su 20: 1.00, 5.00

• Tu 22: 2.30, 7.30

• We 23: 2.30, 7.30

• Th 24: 2.30

• Sa 26: 2.30, 7.30

• Su 27: 1.00, 5.00

• Mo 28: 10.30, 2.30, 7.30

• Tu 29: 2.30, 7.30

• We 30: 10.30, 2.30, 7.30

• Th 31: 1.00, 5.00

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January 2021

• Sa 2: 10.30, 2.30, 7.30

• Su 3: 1.00, 5.00

• We 6: 10.30, 7.00

• Th 7: 10.30, 6.00

• Fr 8: 4.00, 7.30

• Sa 9: 10.30, 2.30, 7.30

• Su 10: 1.00, 5.00

Tickets £10 - £27 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups and Schools on selected performances.

AD Sat 2 Jan 2.30pm BSL Sun 3 Jan 1pm CAP Sun 3 Jan 5.00pm R Thu 7 Jan 6.00pm

Under threes free

Community Dance

Icons Broadland School of Dance

Sunday 24 November, 2.30pm and 7.00pm

£10 - £18.50 Discounts available for Friends.

Icons is Broadland School of Dance’s fourth production at Norwich Theatre Royal and marks the school’s tenth anniversary! We have many tributes to well-loved and inspiring artists from years ago up until the present day. Our students will perform an amazing showcase of their talents in ballet, tap, modern and acrobatics. You will not be disappointed!

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Stage door Heather Millan School of Dance Sunday 2 February, 2.30pm and 7.00pm £10 - £19.50 Discounts available for Friends. For anyone that has ever been lucky enough to walk through a stage door, a world of enchantment awaits you... The Heather Millan School of Dance and Performing Arts presents a spectacular showcase that guarantees to have your hands clapping and your feet tapping. Over 250 students bring to life some of the biggest icons from music, film and television.

Jump Aboard the Journey Stella School of Dance Sunday 24 May, 2.30pm and 7.00pm £10 - £19.50 Discounts available for Friends. An uplifting and inspiring production featuring pupils from this local dance school. A memorable show with striking routines and sensational costumes, suitable for the whole family.

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Family Shows

Peppa Pig - Best Day Ever

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April

£10 - £17, Sat 4pm and Sun 10am, 1pm and 4pm Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s and Families.

Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles - there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

“It’s a must for all Peppa fans” Express and Star

Milkshake! Live - Milkshake Monkey’s Musical

Wednesday 27 May, 11am and 2pm

£10 - £16 Discounts available for Friends and Under 18s.

Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends. Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer and Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.

“The all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza”

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Comedy

Ben Elton Wednesday 18 December, 7.30pm £10 - £30.50 Discounts available for Friends. More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after a 15-year absence, the godfather of modern stand-up returns to the medium he did so much to define. Back on the road with an all new stand-up show, Ben promises to try and make sense of a world which appears to have gone stark raving mad.

Sandi Toksvig Live! National Trevor Tuesday 14 January, 7.30pm £10 - £26 Discounts available for Friends. Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor - half misprint, half Danish comedian, novelist, actor and broadcaster. Expect tall stories, fascinatingly funny facts, really silly jokes, a quick fire Q&A and a quiz. Don’t expect tap-dancing, leotards or a forward roll.

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Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest... Tuesday 4 February, 8.00pm £10 - £26 Discounts available for Friends. New show from Ed Byrne as seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage, Top Gear and QI. Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children. Age 16+

Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible Thursday 9 April, 7.30pm £10 - £28.50 Discounts available for Friends. One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being a spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.

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Rob Beckett - Wallop Monday 13 April, 8.00pm £10 - £24.50 Discounts available for Friends. Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. Host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats. He is also the star of BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, ITV’s Play To The Whistle, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and Sky’s A League of Their Own. And he is a host of Dave’s podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Jimmy Bullard and Ian Smith.

Jack Dee: Off the Telly Sunday 26 April, 8.00pm £10 - £24.50 Discounts available for Friends. Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour. Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack also hosts the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. Additional credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two, C4’s The Jack Dee Show, ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, BBC’s Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve probably appeared in every TV show with my name in the title”.

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Ross Noble: Humournoid Monday 25 May, 8.00pm £10 - £27 Discounts available for Friends. What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it. Age 15+ "On the spot absurdity makes for an awesome night of comedy" The Clothesline

Music

The BBC Big Band A Swinging Christmas Sunday 1 December, 7.30pm £10 - £29.50 Discounts available for Friends. Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band, conductor Barry Forgie and the extraordinary vocal talents of Claire Martin OBE and Jeff Hooper, for a fun-filled programme of festive favourites - with a Swing twist! A real Christmas cracker of a programme, featuring big band settings of the nation’s favourite carols and popular yuletide numbers including the likes of Let It Snow, Baby It’s Cold Outside, and Mel Tormé’s The Christmas Song.

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Kate Rusby Sunday 8 December, 7.30pm £10 - £29 Discounts available for Friends and Under 16s. Forever proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate Rusby’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Warm and inviting, spicy and sparkly, she and her marvellous band - joined as ever by a sublime brass quintet - embody the sounds and joyous spirit of the best Christmases ever!

Beyond the Barricade Monday 6 January, 7.30pm £10 - £25.50 Discounts available for Friends. The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Misérables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. "...a West End quality show" Ipswich Star

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A Vision of Elvis Tuesday 7 January, 7.30pm £10 - £25.50 Discounts available for Friends. Starring Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards ‘Official Elvis Show’ and ‘No.1 Male Tribute’, this is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute concert touring the world today.

The Classic Rock Show Wednesday 5 February, 7.30pm £10 - £27.50 Discounts available for Friends. Original recordings back to life on stage with a huge sound and light show to match. Culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed. A gem of a rock show - sore throat guaranteed!

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A Beautiful Noise Tuesday 28 April, 7.30pm £10 - £29.50 Discounts available for Friends. Award winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters. Fisher and his full live band and brass ensemble pay homage to five decades of Diamond’s biggest hits including Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Holly Holy, Red Red Wine and I’m A Believer.

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Sunday 10 May, 7.30pm £10 - £29.50 Discounts available for Friends. Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter. The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.

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Norwich Playhouse Box Office: 01603 598598 norwichplayhouse.co.uk

Rambert2 Wed 29 Jan 7.30pm and Thur 30 Jan 1pm and 7.30pm £17 / £14 concs / £8.50 students Matinee: All seats £12 / £8.50 students Fierce new moves from fierce new dancers - the world’s most exhilarating early career dancers bring their latest creations to Norwich Playhouse. Formed each year from a global search for new contemporary dance talent, Rambert2’s dancers combine technical virtuosity with raw energy. “Edgy, cool, challenging, excellent.” The Guardian

Room on the Broom Live Thur 13 - Sun 16 Feb, times vary £11.50 / £8.50 groups 10+ Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Will there be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3+. 5 stars “A truly theatrical feast” The List Relaxed Performance Sun 16 Feb, 2pm

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Ben Hart: Wonder Wed 4 and Thur 5 March, 7.30pm £19.50 / £17 concs West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart embarks on his debut solo tour. Described by David Walliams as ‘the living embodiment of magic’ Ben Hart conjures a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. Age 12+ 4 stars “Utterly enchanting” Daily Mail

Bleak House Mon 9 March, 7.30pm and Tues 10 March, 1pm £14 / £12 concs and all matinee / £8.50 students Join The Pantaloons for a fog-filled adventure in Victorian London. When a dead body is discovered in Mr Krook’s Rag-and-Bone shop, a web of mysteries starts to untangle, with far-reaching consequences. Hilarious, tragic and romantic by turns, Dickens’ darkly comic masterpiece is retold in a thrilling musical tale of love, skulduggery and spontaneous combustion... 5 stars “Enjoyable, exciting and incredibly funny. truly wonderful.” Buzz Magazine

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Round the Horne Wed 25 March, 7.30pm £18.50 / £16.50 concs “Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!” Take a step back in time and experience this comedy classic live, complete with all the infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters. From the producers of the UK tours of The Goon Show and Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage. 5 stars London Theatre

In Body Fri 27 March, 7.30pm £17 / £14 concs “Dragged backwards through a waking dream, summoning memory through the earth’s vibration, and quivering under the external gaze...” The renowned Dotdotdot Dance present three strikingly dynamic flamenco dance pieces, which incorporate live music, electronic music and spoken word. In Body is a triple bill that was originally commissioned and produced by Sadler’s Wells.

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Families

Little star Sat 14 Dec, 10.30pm, 12pm and 2pm Stage Two £10 adult, £6 child Join Little Star as she swings from shooting stars, slides down crescent moons and bounces on fluffy clouds. The perfect first theatre experience, using puppetry, music and captivating visuals to delight little ones. Age 6 - 18 months Duration: 45 mins (including 20 mins play at the end)

February Half Term Join us for a range of exciting free drop-in family activities, plus paid-for workshops, inspired by Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes. All our activities are designed for you and your child to be creative together. All events at Norwich Theatre Royal, unless otherwise stated. For more information and times, visit ntr.org.uk/FebHalfTerm

Monday 17 - Friday 21 February Hans Christian Andersen Trail Age 5-11 Discover the hidden tales of Hans Christian Anderson.

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Monday 17 February Play Your Way Age 2-5 Create your own stories with crafts, dressing up and puppets. Family Dance and Movement Age 6-10 Explore together in this thoughtful and playful creative dance workshop. Film - The Wizard of Oz Cert U Be whisked away to the magical land of Oz. Family Crafts and Costumes Age 6-11 Create your own Red Shoes themed craft and dress up like a dancer!

Thursday 20 February Imagination Workshops Age 5-11 Experience the magic of the theatre with drama games and fun family activities. Family Crafts and Costumes Age 6-11 Create your own Red Shoes themed craft and dress up like a dancer! Play Your Way Age 2-5 Create your own stories with crafts, dressing up and puppets.

Friday 21 February Tot’s Tales Age 2-4 Red the Best by Kathy Stinson Join us for an interactive session of storytelling, music and play.

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Take Part Are you looking to pursue a career backstage? We offer a range of innovative and vibrant training courses at Stage Two that are designed to enhance your creative abilities behind the scenes. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for children and adults. For a full list of courses please visit ntr.org.uk/TrainingBrochure or pick up one of our Training and Skills brochures.

Young Technicians Age 18-25 Weds 7-9pm 22 Jan -25 March 2020 10 week course £80 Working with industry professionals and the technical team at Norwich Theatre Royal, you will explore the different backstage careers and learn about techniques and the equipment used in the creative process. On completion of the course, participants may be offered future placements on Stage Two theatre productions, giving you practical experience of the show process. Free Taster Session: 8 Jan 2020, 7-9pm For more information, visit ntr.org.uk/YoungTechnicians

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Backstage Tech and Design Age 13-17 Weds 5-6.30pm See dates below 7 week course £65 Develop your skills in a creative team environment, covering backstage problem solving and making decisions about the design and management of theatre productions. On completion of our Backstage courses, participants may be invited to become a Crew member and given opportunities to assist with Young Company productions.

Backstage Tech 25 Sept - 13 Nov 2019 (exc. 23 Oct) Explores the roles within a production company including stage management, lighting and sound.

Backstage Design 29 Apr - 17 Jun 2020 (exc. 27 May) Explores the roles within the creative team of a production company including set design and creation, props, costumes and makeup. For more information, visit ntr.org.uk/BackstageCourse

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Join us in supporting our ambitions You can discover more about our work by becoming a supporter and joining one of our schemes that ensure our programme and venues are available to future audiences. Ambassador £120 per annum (£10 per month) Front Row £240 per annum (£20 per month) Angels from £480 per annum (£40 per month) Mavericks from £1000 per annum (£83 per month) Supporters are central to our work Our supporter schemes each have unique opportunities for you to get closer to what we do including special events and insight experiences. If you would like more information or to join we would love to talk to you. Please contact the development team: development@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call 01603 598556 Norwich Theatre Royal is a registered charity with all donations, support and surplus income generated from our bars and restaurants going back into supporting our programme, venues and future ambitions. Registered charity 262259

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

• Norfolk County Council

• Norwich City Council

• Arts Council England. Supported by Arts Council England Corporate Partners

• Adnams Southwold

• norse Group Sponsors • Gleniston Facilities Management. Call: 01953 609900

www.gleniston.co.uk

• Hatch Brenner Solicitors

• Jarrold

• Loveday and Partners Independent Financial Planners

• Norwich City Football Club

• Rosedale Funeral Home

• Shell Transform Partners • Adnams Southwold

• Barclays

• Broadland Housing Group

• Kettle Trusts and Foundations Chivers Trust, Colin Chapman Foundation, Geoffrey Watling Charity, John Jarrold Trust, Michael Tippett Foundation, Norfolk Music Hub, Norfolk Opera Trust.

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Associate Sponsors

• ABC 666333

• Charles Stanley

• Computer Service Centre

• Contract Personnel: Recruitment that works for you

• Constitution Motors

• Côte Brasserie

• Desira. For All Your Motoring Needs • Floral Image

• InTouch Systems

• intu Chapelfield

• mha Larking Gowen

• Orchard Toys. Learning Made Fun!

• Signs Express Norwich

• S&P Smith and Pinching

• Steeles Law Solicitors Corporate Members Adnams, Alan Boswell Group, Almary Green Investments, Andrew Denny Consulting, Anglia Area Civil Service Sports Council, Anglian Group PLC, Archant, Arnold Keys, Barclays, Barratt and Cooke, Birketts LLP, Broadland Business Park, City College Norwich, Computer Service Centre, Dipple and Conway, Eastern Voice and Data, Elizabeths The Florist, Flagship Housing Group Ltd, Hatch Brenner LLP, Howes Percival LLP, InTouch Systems, intu Chapelfield, Jarrolds, Kettle Foods, Lambda Films, MHA Larking Gowen, Leathes Prior Solicitors, Loveday and Partners, Lovewell Blake, martinrobertcook, M+A Partners, Marsh, Mayday Intergrated Office Systems, Mills and Reeve, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk Country Cottages, Norfolk Police Social Club, Norse Care, Norse Commercial Services, North Norfolk Theatre Goers, NPS Property Consultants Ltd, Nuffield Health, Persimmon Homes, ReAssure, R G Carter Holdings Ltd, Rogers and Norton Solicitors, Rosedale Funeral Home,

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Sinclair International Ltd, Smith and Pinching, Steeles Law Solicitors Ltd, The Forum Trust, Virgin Money Theatre Royal (Norwich) Trust Ltd. Company Registration No.997352 England Registered Charity No. 262259 Theatre Royal (Norwich) Services Ltd, Company Registration No. 1052539 England. Registered Office: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL

Access Performances This brochure is available on audio tape, in large print and in Braille on request. Our Access guide describing all the facilities and services available is also available as a booklet, in large print and to download from our website (visit the Access page). AD: Audio Description delivered live during a performance via headsets available from the Welcome Point - we recommend booking in the front Stalls.

• Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm A Taste of Honey, page 6

• Sat 23 Nov 2.30pm On Your Feet, page 7

• Sat 11 Jan 2.30pm Cinderella, page 13

• Sat 22 Feb 2.30pm Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes, page 18

• Sat 29 Feb 2.30pm Blithe Spirit, page 19

• Thu 19 Mar 2.30pm Les Misérables, page 21

• Sat 25 Apr 2.30pm A Monster Calls, page 23

• Sat 9 May 2.30pm We Will Rock You, page 26

• Sat 18 Jul 4pm Six the Musical, page 33

• Sat 2 Jan 2021 2.30pm Dick Whittington, page 35

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BSL: BSL Signed: We recommend booking in the centre front Stalls.

• Sat 9 Nov 2.30pm A Woman Of No Importance, page 5

• Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm A Taste of Honey, page 6

• Sun 12 Jan 1.00pm Cinderella, page 13

• Sat 29 Feb 2.30pm Blithe Spirit, page 19

• Thu 26 Mar 7.30pm Les Misérables, page 21

• Sat 25 Apr 2.30pm A Monster Calls, page 23

• Sat 9 May 2.30pm We Will Rock You, page 26

• Sat 23 May 2.30pm Derren Brown, page 28

• Sat 18 July 4.00pm Six The Musical, page 33

• Sun 3 Jan 2021 1pm Dick Whittington, page 35 R: Relaxed Performances: Suitable for anyone with an autism spectrum condition or learning disability.

• Thu 16 Jan 5.00pm Cinderella, page 13

• Thur 7 Jan 2021 6.00pm Dick Whittington, page 35

• Sun 16 Feb 2.00pm Room On The Broom, page 46 CAP: Captioned: Caption units display spoken or sung words as they are delivered on stage - we recommend avoiding the front three rows.

• Sat 9 Nov 2.30pm A Woman of No Importance, page 5

• Thu 14 Nov 2.30pm A Taste of Honey, page 6

• Sun 12 Jan 5.00pm Cinderella, page 13

• Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm Curtains, page 17

• Wed 26 Feb 2.30pm Blithe Spirit, page 19

• Thu 26 Mar 2.30pm Les Misérables, page 21

• Thu 23 Apr 2.30pm A Monster Calls, page 23

• Wed 6th May 2.30pm We Will Rock You, page 26

• Sun 19 Jul 2.30pm Six The Musical, page 33

• Sun 3 Jan 2021 5.00pm Dick Whittington, page 35 Access enquiries 01603 598613 access@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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Your Visit We want your Theatre Royal experience to be as enjoyable and hassle free as possible, whether you’re coming to a performance or popping in for coffee and a chat with friends.

How to Book Tickets can be purchased online by visiting theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, via our box office on 01603 63 00 00 (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8pm Non-Show days 9.30am - 6pm), or by visiting the theatre in person.

Food and Drink Our restaurant Prelude is open daily from 9.30am for breakfast, mid-morning coffee, cake and afternoon tea. Pre-Theatre dining is available from 5pm on show nights Monday - Saturday, we recommend you book in advance by visiting our website or call 01603 598577. Our Adnams Bar offers a selection of drinks, snacks, sandwiches and a hot buffet before every matinee and evening performance.

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Getting Here Address: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL By Train - 20 minute walk from Norwich Railway Station. By Bus - 10 minute walk from Norwich Bus Station. By Bicycle - Cycle racks are available outside and opposite the Theatre. By Car - We recommend you allow plenty of time to park before a performance. The nearest indoor car parks are The Forum (NR2 1TF) and Intu Chapelfield (NR2 1SA); outdoor Chantry Road (NR2 1RG) and Assembly House (NR2 1RQ). Groups - There is parking for coaches and minibuses on Lower Clarence Road and at Harford Park and Ride. Minibuses can also park at surface car parks on Rouen Road and Chantry Road. Blue Badge Holders - There is parking opposite the theatre on Theatre Street, with a drop-off layby to the right of our main doors as well. Details are correct at the time of print. Norwich Theatre Royal reserve the right to alter the advertised programme, prices and facilities if necessary and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Join the Friends of Norwich Theatre Royal

• Priority booking

• Discount on tickets

• Half price tickets for drama

• 10% off food and drink at the theatre

• Advance mailing of what’s on brochure For more details and to join: Call 01603 630000 Join online: theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk From just £15 a year

Diary Booking dates open for highlighted shows (H) plus Dick Whittington at 9.30am (online, phone, in person) on the dates below:

• Mon 30 Sept Gold Friends and Corporate Club

• Tues 1 Oct Friends

• Tue 8 Oct General Public

Key (for access performances see page 56) BSL: Signed performance AD: Audio described performance CAP: Captioned performance R: Relaxed performance GTG: Get Together group Sold out: Sold out performance. (For resales, please contact Box Office)

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November

• Sa 2 Josh Widdicombe 8.00, Sold out

• Su 3 Flanders Symphony with Milos 7.30, page 10

• Mo 4 Woman of No Importance 7.30, page 5

• Tu 5 Woman of No Importance 7.30, page 5

• We 6 Woman of No Importance 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 5

• Th 7 Woman of No Importance 7.30, page 5

• Fr 8 Woman of No Importance 7.30, page 5

• Sa 9 Woman of No Importance 2.30 (BSL, CAP), 7.30, page 5

• Tu 12 A Taste of Honey 7.30, page 6

• We 13 A Taste of Honey 7.30, page 6

• Th 14 A Taste of Honey 2.30 (GTG, CAP), 7.30, page 6

• Fr 15 A Taste of Honey 7.30, page 6

• Sa 16 A Taste of Honey 2.30 (BSL, AD), 7.30, page 6

• Su 17 Jimmy Carr 8.00, Sold out

• Tu 19 On Your Feet 7.30, page 7

• We 20 On Your Feet 2.30 (GTG) 7.30, page 7

• Th 21 On Your Feet 2.30 7.30, page 7

• Fr 22 On Your Feet 7.30, page 7

• Sa 23 On Your Feet 2.30 (AD), 7.30, page 7

• Su 24 Broadland School of Dance 2.30, 7.00, page 36

• Tu 26 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 7.30, page 13

• We 27 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 7.30, page 9

• Th 28 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 9

• Fr 29 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 7.30, page 9

• Sa 30 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 9

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December

• Su 1 BBC Big Band 7.30, page 42

• Tu 3 Glyndebourne 7.15, page 12

• We 4 Glyndebourne 7.15, page 12

• Th 5 Glyndebourne 2.00 (GTG), page 12

• Fr 6 Glyndebourne 7.15, page 12

• Sa 7 Glyndebourne 7.15, page 12

• Su 8 Kate Rusby 7.30, page 43

• Tu 17 Cinderella 10.30, 7.30, page 13

• We 18 Ben Elton 7.30, page 39

• Th 19 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Fr 20 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Sa 21 Cinderella 10.30, 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Su 22 Cinderella 1.00, 5.00, page 13

• Mo 23 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Tu 24 Cinderella 1.00, 5.00, page 13

• Th 26 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Fr 27 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Sa 28 Cinderella 10.30, 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Su 29 Cinderella 1.00, 5.00, page 13

• Mo 30 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Tu 31 Cinderella 1.00, 5.00, page 13

January

• Th 2 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Fr 3 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Sa 4 Cinderella 10.30, 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Su 5 Cinderella 1.00, 5.00, page 13

• Mo 6 Beyond the Barricade 7.30, page 43

• Tu 7 A Vision of Elvis 7.30, page 44

• We 8 Cinderella 10.30, 5.00, page 13

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• Th 9 Cinderella 10.30, 5.00, page 13

• Fr 10 Cinderella 7.00, page 13

• Sa 11 Cinderella 10.30, 2.30 (AD), 7.30, page 13

• Su 12 Cinderella 1.00 (BSL), 5.00 (CAP), page 13

• Mo 13 Queen Rhapsody 7.30

• Tu 14 Sandi Toksvig 7.30, page 39

• We 15 Cinderella 10.30, 7.00, page 13

• Th 16 Cinderella 10.30, 5.00 (R), page 13

• Fr 17 Cinderella 7.00, page 13

• Sa 18 Cinderella 2.30, 7.30, page 13

• Su 19 Cinderella 1.00, 5.00, page 13

• Tu 21 Dial M for Murder 7.30, page 14

• We 22 Dial M for Murder 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 14

• Th 23 Dial M for Murder 2.30, 7.30, page 14

• Fri 24 Dial M for Murder 7.30, page 14

• Sa 25 Dial M for Murder 2.30, 7.30, page 14

• Tu 28 NNOS Made in Dagenham 7.30, page 15

• We 29 NNOS Made in Dagenham 7.30, page 15

• Th 30 NNOS Made in Dagenham 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 15

• Fr 31 NNOS Made in Dagenham 7.30, page 15

February

• Sa 1 NNOS Made in Dagenham 2.30, 7.30, page 15

• Su 2 Stage Door Heather Millan (H) 2.30, 7.00, page 37

• Tu 4 Ed Byrne 8.00, page 40

• We 5 Classic Rock 7.30, page 44

• Fr 7 Richard Alston Dance Company 7.30, page 16

• Sa 8 Richard Alston Dance Company 7.30, page 16

• Su 9 Iceland Symphony Orchestra 7.30, page 11

• Tu 11 Curtains 7.30, page 17

• We 12 Curtains 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 17

• Th 13 Curtains 2.30, 7.30, page 17

• Fr 14 Curtains 7.30, page 17

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• Sa 15 Curtains 2.30 (CAP), 7.30, page 17

• Tu 18 MB The Red Shoes 7.30, page 18

• We 19 MB The Red Shoes 7.30, page 18

• Th 20 MB The Red Shoes 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 18

• Fr 21 MB The Red Shoes 7.30, page 18

• Sa 22 MB The Red Shoes 2.30 (AD), 7.30, page 18

• Mo 24 Blithe Spirit (H) 7.30, page 19

• Tu 25 Blithe Spirit (H) 7.30, page 19

• We 26 Blithe Spirit (H) 2.30 (CAP, GTG), 7.30, page 19

• Th 27 Blithe Spirit (H) 7.30, page 19

• Fr 28 Blithe Spirit (H) 7.30, page 19

• Sa 29 Blithe Spirit (H) 2.30 (AD, BSL), 7.30, page 19

March • We 4 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Th 5 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Fr 6 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Sa 7 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Mo 9 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Tu 10 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• We 11 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Th 12 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Fr 13 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Sa 14 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Mo 16 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Tu 17 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• We 18 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Th 19 Les Misérables 2.30 (GTG, AD), 7.30, page 21

• Fr 20 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Sa 21 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Mo 23 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Tu 24 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

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• We 25 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Th 26 Les Misérables 2.30 (CAP), 7.30 (BSL), page 21

• Fr 27 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Sa 28 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Mo 30 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Tu 31 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

April

• We 1 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Th 2 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Fr 3 Les Misérables 7.30, page 21

• Sa 4 Les Misérables 2.30, 7.30, page 21

• Tu 7 Tenebrae Choir 7.30, page 11

• Th 9 Milton Jones 7.30, page 40

• Sa 11 Peppa Pig (H) 4.00, page 38

• Su 12 Peppa Pig (H) 10.00, 1.00, 4.00, page 38

• Mo 13 Rob Beckett 8.00, page 41

• We 15 Holes (H) 7.00, page 37

• Th 16 Holes (H) 2.00, 7.00, page 22

• Fr 17 Holes (H) 2.00, 7.00, page 22

• Sa 18 Holes (H) 2.00, 7.00, page 22

• Tu 21 A Monster Calls (H) 7.30, page 23

• We 22 A Monster Calls (H) 7.30, page 23

• Th 23 A Monster Calls (H) 2.30 (CAP, GTG), 7.30, page 23

• Fr 24 A Monster Calls (H) 7.30, page 23

• Sa 25 A Monster Calls (H) 2.30 (AD, BSL), 7.30, page 23

• Su 26 Jack Dee - Off the Telly 8.00, page 41

• Th 30 WNO - Marriage of Figaro 7.00, page 25

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May

• Sa 2 WNO - Marriage of Figaro 7.00, page 25

• Mo 4 We Will Rock You 7.30, page 26

• Tu 5 We Will Rock You 7.30, page 26

• We 6 We Will Rock You 2.30 (GTG, CAP), 7.30, page 26

• Th 7 We Will Rock You 7.30, page 26

• Fr 8 We Will Rock You 7.30, page 26

• Sa 9 We Will Rock You 2.30 (AD, BSL), 7.30, page 26

• Su 10 Ukulele Orch of Great Britain (H) 7.30, page 45

• Tu 12 The Birthday Party (H) 7.30, page 27

• We 13 The Birthday Party (H) 7.30, page 27

• Th 14 The Birthday Party (H) 2.30, 7.30, page 27

• Fr 15 The Birthday Party (H) 7.30, page 27

• Sa 16 The Birthday Party (H) 2.30, 7.30, page 27

• Tu 19 Derren Brown 7.30, page 28

• We 20 Derren Brown 7.30, page 28

• Th 21 Derren Brown 7.30, page 28

• Fr 22 Derren Brown 7.30, page 28

• Sa 23 Derren Brown 2.30 (BSL), 7.30, page 28

• Su 24 Stella School of Dance (H) 2.30, 7.00, page 37

• Mo 25 Ross Noble 8.00, page 42

• We 27 Milkshake! Live (H) 11.00, 2.00, page 38

• Fr 29 Breakin’ Convention (H) 7.30, page 47

• Sa 30 Breakin’ Convention (H) 7.30, page 29

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June

• Mo 1 Jamie (H) 7.30, page 31

• Tu 2 Jamie (H) 7.30, page 31

• We 3 Jamie (H) 2.30 (GTG), 7.30, page 31

• Th 4 Jamie (H) 7.30, page 31

• Fri 5 Jamie (H) 7.30, page 31

• Sa 6 Jamie (H) 2.30, 7.30, page 31

• Fr 19 EYB Swan Lake (H) 7.30, page 30

• Sa 20 EYB Swan Lake (H) 2.30, 7.30, page 30

July

• Fr 3 Birmingham Royal Ballet (H) 7.30, page 32

• Sa 4 Birmingham Royal Ballet (H) 7.30, page 32

• Tu 14 Six the Musical (H) 8.00, page 33

• We 15 Six the Musical (H) 8.00, page 33

• Th 16 Six the Musical (H) 8.00, page 33

• Fr 17 Six the Musical (H) 6.00, 8.30, page 33

• Sa 18 Six the Musical (H) 4.00 (AD, BSL), 8.00, page 33

• Su 19 Six the Musical (H) 2.30 (CAP), page 33

• We 22 Billionaire Boy (H) 7.00, page 34

• Th 23 Billionaire Boy (H) 2.00, 7.00, page 34

• Fr 24 Billionaire Boy (H) 2.00, 7.00, page 34

• Sa 25 Billionaire Boy (H) 2.00, 7.00, page 34

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Six the Musical 14 -19 July

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