FINEARTS assignments, he produced a number of stage adaptations, including Thomas Hardy’s Far From The Madding Crowd, The Woodlanders and Tess; Jane Austen’s Emma and Pride And Prejudice; Charles Dickens’ A Tale Of Two Cities and Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock. He directed many notable productions including Shaw’s Man And Superman, the Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd, Jamaica Inn, Martin Sherman’s Bent and Noel And Gertie - Sheridan Morley’s musical celebration of the work of Noel Coward and Getrude Lawrence - which on to a long and successful run at the Comedy Theatre in London. Tickets £15 (£12 Concessions)
A Round-The-World Tour In Music Sun 09 August 7.00pm Programme: Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave) - Mendelssohn In the Land of Mystic Egypt Ketelbey L’Arlesienne Suite No.1 - Bizet La Paloma - Yradier Trumpet Concerto in E flat Haydn Symphony No. 8 in G major Dvorak Beginning in Scotland, and passing through Egypt, France, Spain and Austria on the way to their final destination in the former Czechoslovakia, St. Gregory’s Orchestra offers a lively programme of music by six different composers. Conductor: Martin Wyatt Soloist: Helen Cozens (Trumpet) St. Gregory’s Orchestra was formed in the autumn of 1986 by its conductor, Martin Wyatt, and for many years was based in the former St. Gregory’s Arts Centre in Pottergate. The orchestra now rehearses in St. Cuthbert’s Church, Sprowston, and aims to give three or four concerts each year. The repertoire is largely classical, with occasional forays into light opera and musicals. Tickets £10 (£8 Concessions) www.finecity.co.uk
Norwich Jazz Club Mon 10 August 8pm in The Redwell Bar Norwich Jazz Club has been established in the city as a place to hear great live jazz every Tuesday night since 1989. Our programme continues to feature jazz to suit a wide range of tastes, from mainstream through to the most exciting contemporary projects, featuring local, national and international artists alike. Why not come down to the Maddermarket Redwell bar and enjoy good music, great conversation with friends and a jam with the trio. Tickets £5 on the door
Intellectual Hooligans - Improv Comedy Sat 15 August 7-8pm Workshop, 8.30pm Performance This event takes place in the Redwell Maddermarket Bar The Intellectual Hooligans are a group of top notch improv comedy performers led by Daniel Taylor (founder of UEA Headlights Comedy Society) and Rob aka Will Turner (creator of Reynard City). The show will consist of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” games based on audience suggestions. Prior to the show, there will be a one hour workshop open to anyone wishing to try their hand at improv. Tickets £6.00 (Includes Workshop if you wish to participate)
The Singing Squad Sat 15 August 11.00am/ 2.30pm Back by popular demand! The Singing Squad’s Summer Holiday. A live music show for children The Singing Squad are going on their summer holiday, but it’s raining! Cue 40 minutes of live singing (in the rain?), fun and adventure. Join us in the Emmerson Studio at The Maddermarket Theatre and look forward to a selection of children’s favourite songs. Suits children aged 3 years and upwards.
Do bring a cushion for your child to sit on. Tickets Adults £7, Children Under 16yrs £5, Under 2’s Free
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Murder On The Nile By Agatha Christie
Afternoon At The Seaside
Thu 20 Aug - Sat 29 Aug 7.30pm/2.30pm Matinees On 22nd And 29th August Agatha Christie’s classic play adapted by the author from one of her favourite novels, Death on the Nile. Rich with atmosphere, character, and plot. A clergyman, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a bevy of other memorable characters, gather aboard a paddle-steamer cruising down the Nile. When one of the tourists is murdered, everyone becomes a suspect … and a detective. A missing gun, mysterious shots fired, and multiple motives will keep you guessing till the surprising end. Directed by Stash Kirkbride Tickets £8 - £12
Fri 21 August 1-5:30pm Prices under £50 Tickets FOC
Mon 24 Aug - Fri 28 Aug 1:10 The scene is a refreshing seashore, on an afternoon in 1954. There are beach huts, sun, sandcastles and the perfect undercurrents for theft! This short play is a gentle comedy built on some fun, entertaining stock Agatha Christie characters, including a siren in a bikini, ogling men and envious women. Afternoon at the Seaside was written as part of The Rule of Three series, and critics at the time of its original professional production compared it to “a naughty post-card” featuring “the best – and the worst – of British at the Beach.” With its bright and breezy humour this mad-cap holiday romp is chock-full of intricate sleuthing and zestfully cheeky story-telling. Directed by Steven Scase Tickets £6 (£5 Concessions)
Georgina Jackson With The Chris Ingham Trio Sun 30 August 8.00pm Georgina Jackson (vocals/ trumpet) Chris Ingham (piano) Dave Olney (bass) George Double (drums) Georgina’s early career was
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