Eastlife January 2019

Come to Jarrolds on Thursday 31st
Jan at 7pm, enjoy a Norfolk Gin cocktail
and hear from Anna and Erica
how you can live your best life. There
will be Q&A and you’ll have your
book signed by Anna and meet Erica.
Benji’s Restaurant, floor 1, Jarrolds,
Norwich. 01603 660661.
www.jarrold.co.uk
MUSIC
8-Jan A Vision of Elvis
On the very day that would have
been The King’s 84th birthday, join
Rob Kingsley in this outstanding tribute
to Elvis Presley. Norwich Theatre
Royal, Theatre Street , Norwich,
NR2 1RL. 01603 630000
www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
12-Jan A Band Called Malice
Rapidly becoming the UK’s most
popular tribute to The Jam, you are
guaranteed to be taken right back
to the late 70s/early 80s as the band
recreates hit after hit of The Jam,
one of the most influential and iconic
bands in music history. Norwich Arts
Centre, St. Benedict’s Street, Norwich
NR2 4PG. 01603 660352
norwichartscentre.co.uk
18-Jan Gameplan
A five-piece indie rock band from
Norwich. Gameplan have recently
been enjoying playing the London
circuit, headlining venues such as the
O2 Academy, as well as supporting
Toploader at the Islington Assembly
Hall. Now they’re looking to make a
statement on the Norwich scene with
their own material, bringing that live
music buzz to the fine city. Norwich
Arts Centre, St. Benedict’s Street,
Norwich, NR2 4PG. 01603 660352
norwichartscentre.co.uk
25-Jan Voodoo Room
This show is beyond any tribute, its a
celebration of pure power trio class!!
So don’t miss the opportunity to experience
the thrill of this musical ride
as it was back then. Maddermarket
Theatre, St Johns Alley, Norwich,
NR2 1DR. 01603 620917
www.maddermarket.co.uk
29-Jan Gyða Valtýsdottir
Jan/Feb 2019 dates throughout the
UK will finally give Gyda the opportunity
to more widely expose her 2018
figureight release Epicycle project
live with Shazad Ismaily and Julian
Sartorius making the trio. Norwich
Arts Centre, St. Benedict’s Street,
Norwich, NR2 4PG. 01603 660352
norwichartscentre.co.uk
ARTS & CULTURE
1 Dec - 27 Jan Mechanical Circus
This entertaining exhibition marks the
end of our Circus 250 celebrations.
Featuring beautiful mechanical sculpture,
physics games and puzzles there
will never be a dull moment! The
Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich,
NR2 1TF. 01603 727950
www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
Until 21 April Ken Kiff:
The Sequence
This show focuses on selected works
from the artist’s seminal series ‘The
Sequence’. Begun in the 1970s
and regarded by Kiff as a single
work, ‘The Sequence’ was an ongoing
series of vivid paintings on paper
that explored a consistent set of
themes and images. Sainsbury Centre
for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich,
NR4 7TJ. scva.ac.uk
12 Jan - 6 Feb Printmakers
A selection of works in print from the
gallery’s many exceptional printmakers.
Bircham Gallery, 14 Market Place,
Holt, NR25 6BW. 01263 713312.
www.birchamgallery.co.uk/exhibitions
28-31 Jan The Palka Diaries
The installation centres on a wooden
shed which could be a sentry box, a
shelter or a shrine. The shed contains
a refugee’s suitcase filled with bark
collected by the Norfolk Polish Heritage
Group in Siberia and a video of
the butterflies they collected there.
The Forum, Millennium Plain,
Norwich, NR2 1TF. 01603 727950.
palkadiaries.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
12-Jan Macrame Workshop
In this two hour workshop you’ll learn
two basic knots before picking your
favourite to make your own hanging
Macrame pot holder. There will be
a range of coloured cord, as well as
tradition neutrals for you to choose
from. Your Macrame will be completely
personalised and unique to
you. Urban Jungle, Ringland Lane,
Old Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5BG
www.urbanjungle.uk.com
13-Jan King’s Lynn Wedding Fair
Over 40 top wedding suppliers who
have everything a couple needs to
help plan their special day, all in the
historic venue. Free entry and free
goody bag for the first 150 Brides!
King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday
Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW
01553 764864
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
19-Jan Riverford Organic Produce
Day
A seasonal, 100% organic Riverford
veg box, fresh from the farm, will
inspire you in the kitchen and make
you feel good. The Forum, Millennium
Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
01603 727950.
www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
19-20 Jan Festival of swans at WWT
Welney Wetland Centre
Enjoy a weekend of swan related
activities including walks, talks and
trails. Hundred Foot Bank, Welney,
Wisbech, PE14 9TN. 01353 860711
27-Jan Norfolk Holiday & Cruise
Show
Come and meet top holiday and
cruise companies, find out about
special offers and join the prize
draw for your chance to win exciting
prizes including a London theatre
break, holiday vouchers and much
more! The Forum, Millennium Plain,
Norwich, NR2 1TF. 01603 727950
www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS
12-Jan The Fleamarket
Offering a wide and varied range of
collectables including old favourites
such as postcards, ephemera, coins,
badges, books, records and classic
toys. There are also traditional small
antiques and for the intrepid bargain
hunter there is always plenty of bric-a
brac to enjoy sifting through. King’s
Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market
Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW.
01553 764864.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
26-Jan Antiques, Books & Vintage
Browse the collections and see if you
can find the one-off piece you’ve
been looking for. The Forum,
Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
01603 727950
www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
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