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Blancmange ‘Wanderlust’ Tour + Bernholz
British synth-pop legends tour new material with the release of their latest album Wanderlust plus some of their 80s classics. “Detached, wistful, touched by computer-age unease” - Mojo
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· Electro ·
Thursday 1 November
Find Us St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG
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Friday 2 November
· Funk / Soul ·
Girl-Dem presents Day of the Dead
Featuring Hannah Tobias + Amelia Stephanides + Hannah J + GRL DEM DJs Habibti + Wronger Summer + Bad Sandy + Spinning Jenny + special guest Amy Nomvula Raising the underground over ground: World, Disco, Funk, Soul, Garage, Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall & plenty of bassline Mashups. Fancy dress competition, walkabout theatre and apple bobbing!
8pm - late | £8.50 adv | £11.50 door | 18+ Saturday 3 November
· Rock/Pop ·
Oddbox presents The Wolf Number + Wyldest + Lucille & the Seals
Power trio play swaggering, cosmic riffs of psychedelic rock mixed with jazzy trip-hop grooves and ambient post-rock noise.
8pm | £6 adv | £8 door Sunday 4 November
· Performance ·
A lively, moving and unpredictable event where people tell true stories about their lives in front of a warm, supportive audience.
7.30pm | Pay What You Can Afford | Seated
· Talk ·
Tuesday 7 November
How To Place Your Music in Films and TV
Have you ever wondered how the music used in TV shows or advertising gets chosen? Join PRS for Music and a panel of experienced professionals for an evening of discussion on how the business operates.
7pm | Free but limited. RSVP to events@prsformusic.com · Performance ·
The Journey by BADAC Theatre Company
This fearless, intense and immersive theatre production focuses on the experiences of refugees from across the globe. With a cast that includes refugees from Norwich, some facing an uncertain future in the UK, The Journey tells of the emotional, psychological and physical effects experienced by those forced to flee their homes. “The visceral power of Badac’s work is extremely rare” Steven Berkoff Supported by New Routes. Co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre and Colchester Arts Centre.
8pm | Pay What You Can Afford | Seated
· Rock/Pop ·
Caravan: 50th Anniversary Tour + Guranfoe
Come and celebrate 50 years of Caravan! Formed in Canterbury UK in 1968, they rose to success in the 1970s as a part of the Canterbury scene, blending psychedelic rock and jazz to create a distinctive sound. They continue to tour the world and remain a much-loved live act.
James Holden and the Animal Spirits 16 November
Tuesday 20 November
Friday 9 November
Accompanied by a single record turntable, artist and writer Robin Deacon shares a collection of stories, lectures and possible dance routines. From describing his childhood fear of Joy Division album covers, to the contemporary search for an obscure record of Caribbean folk songs featuring the voice of his mother, Robin takes the audience on an autobiographical journey through music. A collaborative Diverse Actions event between Norwich Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre and Cambridge Junction.
Chainska Brassika + Bare Jams
8pm | Pay What You Can Afford | Seated
London based 8-piece Chainska Brassika are at the forefront of the new UK Ska movement and are firm party-starting favourites, rocking crowds from Glastonbury to Notting Hill Carnival with their high-energy live show.
Saturday 10 November
Off The Kerb present Rachel Fairburn + Andrea
Hubert + Bethany Black (MC)
Support your comedy girl gang! This award winning line-up are the future stars of the comedy circuit with series of hit podcasts and regualr features on TV, this is an evening not to miss.
8pm | £10 | £8 concessions | Seated
· Performance ·
A debate with a difference. Six Players and a Pilot are floating above Norwich in a punctured hot air balloon, which is sinking fast. By sheer wit, eloquence, and mastery of the chosen topic, they must persuade the Mob (that’s you) why they should not be ejected to re-gain height and save the remaining Players.
7.30pm | Pay What You Can Afford | Seated
· Rock/Pop ·
Hydra Lerna EP Launch + KMB + Playhouse
Launching her long-awaited EP with a show in her hometown, Hydra pairs up harp and multi-FX pedals with emotive lyrics.
8pm | £5 adv | £8 door
Thursday 15 November
· Live Art ·
Drawing on the hidden power of a forgotten matriarchal past, this show scrutinises issues around fertility, body shame, ancient taboo and women’s activism, reinventing menstrual rituals for a new era. The revolution will be menstrual! Featuring Marisa Carnesky and amazing stars of UK’s alt-cabaret scene; Fancy Chance, Rhyannon Styles, MisSa Blue, H Plewis and Nao Nagai.
8pm | £12 | £10 concessions | Seated
James Holden and the Animal Spirits + support
Founder of well renowned record label Border Community, James Holden brings his stunning live electronic performance to NAC. Featuring jazz-trained drummer Tom Page (of synth-and-drum improv duo Rocketnumbernine), the improvisational flourishes of French saxophonist Etienne Jaumet (Zombie Zombie) and visuals by Dan Tombs.
8pm | £22.50 adv | £20 adv concs | £25 door
· Rock/Pop ·
Sonic Youths v5.12
Will our young musicians be wowing your ears with electronica, trip-hop, rap, deep-house or something completely different? Join us to experience the #futureOfMusic.
1pm | Pay What You Can Afford | Bar Saturday 17 November
· Rock/Pop ·
AGMP presents DR. FEELGOOD + Jim Riley’s Blues Foundation
Dr. Feelgood are one of the most popular live rhythm and blues acts in the world. Join them for a night of timeless R&B.
8pm | £20.50
Live Art Club presents Dr Carnesky’s Incredible
Bleeding Woman
· Electronica ·
HARK presents
Saturday 17 November
Balloon Debates: War - What is it Good for?
Tuesday 13 November
Thursday 22 November Friday 16 November
· Comedy ·
Brix and The Extricated 25 November
Robin Deacon: Vinyl Equations
· Ska ·
8pm | £13.50 | £12.50 adv concs | £15.50 door
· Live Art ·
Live Art Club presents
8pm | £17 adv | £20 door
Sunday 11 November
True Stories Live: Checks and Balances
Wednesday 7 November
Thursday 8 November
Sunday 18 November
· Talk ·
My Mountain Life presented by Touching the Void’s Simon Yates
One of the most accomplished exploratory mountaineers of all time. Simon Yates is best known for his role in the harrowing expedition to the Andes documented in Joe Simpson’s bestseller ‘Touching The Void’. This illustrated lecture features spectacular images and film of the most remote and rarely explored mountain ranges of the world.
8pm | £14.00 adv | £16.00 door | Seated
· Comedy ·
Felicity Ward is Busting A Nut
Fresh off the back of her new BBC Radio 4 series (Appisodes) and a Netflix special (Live from the BBC), multi-award winning comedian and regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast Felicity Ward embarks on her second nationwide tour with a brand new show. She’s back and ready to bust a nutful of jokes.
8pm | £13.50 | £11.50 concessions | Seated Friday 23 November
· Reggae ·
SKIPYARD + Full Tone Sound System
A heavyweight reggae dub band in the true DIY ethos of original roots music; drawing influences from Jamaican dub culture, the modern UK European roots scene as well as blues, soul, rock and rhythm music all over.
8pm | £5 adv | £7 door
Saturday 24 November
· Ska ·
Ska Soul Punk Suicide Prevention
featuring Skaface + Alternative Lobster + Soul in the Fine City DJ’s 8pm | £9 adv | £11.50 door
· Rock/Pop ·
A sonic juggernaut, infusing the hypnotic brutality with harmony, hooks and riffs featuring former members of The Fall vocalist/ guitarist Brix Smith-Start and the legendary bass player Stephen Hanley.
8pm | £11.50 adv | £9 adv conc | £13.50 door
The Wandering Hearts + Ruston Kelly 8pm | SOLD OUT
True Stories Live Workshop
A chance to refine your storytelling skills in preparation for the True Stories Live event on 9 December. Help with your story as well as tea and cake.
Venue : Anteros Arts Foundation, 11-15 Fye Bridge St, Norwich NR3 1LJ | 5.30-7pm | £6 | £4 concessions Wednesday 28 November
· Live Art ·
Live Art Club presents
Figs in Wigs: Often Onstage
An offbeat facetious romp that explores the ins and outs of theatre through the medium of dance. Expect nods to the new, bows to the bard, blood baths and drag kings. With one step forward and two hundred steps back, this choreographic exercise in comings and goings gleefully disrupts traditional theatrical conventions.. unearthing dormant anxieties about life choices along the way.
Thursday 29 November
Brix and The Extricated + support
Monday 26 November
· Performance ·
8pm | Pay What You Can Afford | Seated
Suicide prevention fundraiser for MIND charity.
Sunday 25 November
Wednesday 28 November
· Americana ·
· Folk ·
Stick In The Wheel + Toby Hay & Jim Ghedi
Known for their fierce, raw delivery, this is culturally and politically switched on music from “Britain’s most exciting new folk band” (UNCUT).
8pm | £11.50 adv | £9 adv conc | £13.50 door Friday 30 November
· Americana ·
Morganway + Sweet Crisis
Following their sell-out gig last year at the NAC, we’re delighted to welcome back Morganway, a fiery fusion of Americana, country, rock and blues, melding five part harmonies with driving riffs.
8pm | £11.50 adv | £13.50 door
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