Eastlife Autumn 2019

Norfolk
29-Oct Lulu: On Fire
If you haven’t seen Lulu live, then don’t miss this special opportunity
as Lulu recounts her remarkable life now at 70 years old and
a career that has outshone many of her contemporaries
King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, PE30 1JW.
01553 764864. www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
31-Oct T.Rextasy- The Acoustic Show
This intimate evening featuring a range of classic Bolan songs
and audience Q&As will undoubtedly be an experience that
shouldn’t be missed.
Maddermarket Theatre, St Johns Alley, NorwichNR2 1DR
01603 620917. www.maddermarket.co.uk
02-Nov Some Guys Have All The Luck
‘Some Guys Have All The Luck’ is a theatrical production
celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart
– from street busker through to international superstar!
Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton PE36 5AH
01485 532252. www.princesshunstanton.co.uk
02-Nov Michael starring Ben
‘Michael starring Ben’ is a jaw-dropping magical tribute to the
King of Pop Michael Jackson. This award-winning production
features an incredible live band, stunning costumes, iconic
dance routines and of course, the inimitable Ben.
Cromer Pier, The Promenade, Cromer, NR27 9HE
01263 512495. www.cromerpier.co.uk
08-Nov My My My Delilah
This truly outstanding concert production celebrates the man,
the music and the voice of one of the greatest singers of our time,
Sir Tom Jones.
King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s
Lynn, PE30 1JW
01553 764864. www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
14-Nov Hot Club of Cowtown
Award-winning Austin, Texas-based Hot Club of Cowtown
may be the world’s most globe-trotting, effervescent string trio,
who’s joyful sound blends the traditional Western swing of the
American southwest with European hot jazz influences of the
same era.
Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG
01603 660352. www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
27-Nov Buddy Holly & The Cricketers – Holly At Christmas
27 Years of rock ’n’ rolling the world Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at
Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and
mince pies!
Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton PE36 5AH
01485 532252. www.princesshunstanton.co.uk
ARTS & CULTURE
Until 15 Dec Magdalene Odundo: The Journey of Things
This major exhibition will bring together more than 50 of
Odundo’s works. They will be shown alongside a large
selection of objects chosen by Odundo from across the
globe and spanning 3,000 years to reveal the rich and diverse
range of objects and making traditions that have informed the
development of her own work.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
www.scva.ac.uk
Until 12 Jan Tor Falcon - Rivers of Norfolk
In 2017, Norfolk-based artist Tor Falcon began a new and
ambitious series of drawings documenting the rivers of Norfolk
along with their streams, trickles and ditches. Rivers of Norfolk
is shown in the Colman Project Space in two successive
installations, from July to October and then a second hang from
October to January.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, 24 Castle Meadow,
Norwich NR1 3JU
01603 493649 . www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle
Until 23 Nov 2023 The Remember Nelson Exhibition
The exhibition is being run in partnership with the Nelson
Museum in Great Yarmouth and it is expected to be the largest
exhibition of Nelson artefacts in Norfolk, outside the Museum. It
will run for a minimum of two years and includes pieces loaned
from the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich and the
Nelson Museum in Great Yarmouth.
The Hoste, Burnham Market, PE31 8HE
01328 738777. www.thehoste.com
Until 6 Jun 2020 Journeys
‘Journeys’ is a fascinating exhibition at Lynn Museum which takes
visitors on a trip through time. It looks at the many types of journeys
people made and continue to make: journeys of faith, of trade and
exploration, migration and settlement and journeys for fun.
Lynn Museum, Market Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1NL
01553 775001 www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/lynn-museum
14 Oct - 19 Dec On the Edge: From Transgression to Frontier
Edges can be fascinating places where eco-systems collide.
Being edgy is to be at a frontier, at the avant-garde. This
exhibition plays on numerous interpretations of edge confusion.
GroundWork Gallery, 17 Purfleet Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1ER
www.groundworkgallery.com
2-12 Nov Institute of East Anglian Artists
Members of the IEA will be attending The Gallery on many days
during the Annual Exhibition, and will be available to talk to you
about the Institute and the works on show.
The Gallery Holt, 23 Lee’s Yard, Holt, NR25 6HS
01263 711040. www.picturecraftgallery.co.uk
SPECIAL EVENTS
7-9 Sep Game & Country Fair
Arena attractions, falconry, fishing, shooting, crafts, food and
drink, and much more.
Sandringham Estate, PE35 6EN
01283 820548. www.sandringhamgameandcountryfair.co.uk
08-Sep Fairhaven Dog Day
Great doggy day out for all the family with a fun dog show, agility,
demonstrations, doggy stalls, food and drink and lots of games
for you and your four-legged friend.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, NR13 6DZ
01603 270449. www.fairhavengarden.co.uk/what-s-on
14-15 Sep North Norfolk Railway 1940s Weekend
Step back in time at the annual 1940s weekend, the railway’s
most popular event!
Sheringham Station, Sheringham, NR26 8RA”
01263 820800. www.nnrailway.co.uk
17-19 Sep Eastern Festival of Racing
Whether it’s a get together with friends, an excuse to get dressed
up, or time to be enjoyed together as a family, there’s something
for everyone at the racecourse.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Jellicoe Road, NR30 4AU
www.greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk
1-31 Oct Hostry Festival
Over 10 days The Hostry at Norwich Cathedral becomes a theatre
and home to 100+ artists including theatre, music, dance, arts
and radio.
Norwich Cathedral. www.hostryfestival.org
5 & 6, 12 &13, 19 – 22 October
Deer and Wildlife Safari at Holkham Hall
An exciting opportunity for families to hop on board a tractor
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