Eastlife Spring 2021
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
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Norfolk<br />
Norfolk<br />
THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS<br />
13-17Apr Private Lives<br />
Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers star in Noël Coward’s entertaining<br />
comedy. A divorced couple find themselves on honeymoon with<br />
their new spouses, in adjacent rooms at the same hotel.<br />
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL<br />
01603 630 000 www.norwichtheatre.org<br />
12-15May Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain<br />
Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry VIII? Can evil<br />
Elizabeth entertain England? Will Parliament survive gunpowder<br />
Guy? It’s the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!<br />
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich , NR2 1RL<br />
01603 630 000 www.norwichtheatre.org<br />
MUSIC<br />
27-Mar James Taylor Quartet<br />
British four-piece jazz funk band renowned for their live<br />
performances. Their entertaining tunes take inspiration from the<br />
rare-groove style funk, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s.<br />
Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG<br />
01603 660352 www.norwichartscentre.co.uk<br />
7-9May Folk on the Pier<br />
A bumper bundle of established artists and rising stars from the folkrock<br />
and acoustic music scenes. Running alongside is the Fringe<br />
Festival with performances in many of the town’s venues.<br />
Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Promenade, Cromer, NR27 9HE<br />
01263 512495 www.folkonthepier.co.uk<br />
29-May Let’s Rock Norwich!<br />
The ultimate retro festival returns with the best in 80’s music.<br />
Featuring Boomtown Rats, Wet Wet Wet, ABC, Howard Jones,<br />
Tony Hadley, Sister Sledge, Betty Boo, The Undertones and<br />
more.<br />
Earlham Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ<br />
01493 662832 www.letsrocknorwich.com<br />
14-30May Norfolk & Norwich Festival<br />
Norfolk’s biggest arts event offers a culturally diverse<br />
programme of music, dance, theatre, literature, circus and visual<br />
arts. The Festival transforms city streets, venues, parks, forests<br />
and beaches with inspirational events.<br />
Multiple locations<br />
01603 531800 www.nnfestival.org.uk<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
2-5Apr Easter Treasure Hunt<br />
Follow the clues which will take you all on an exciting journey<br />
around the beautiful gardens, ending at the entrance kiosk<br />
where you can collect your Easter prize.<br />
Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8RJ<br />
01603 784297 www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk<br />
4-5Apr Easter Country Show & Festivals of Dogs<br />
Main ring attractions, cookery demos, Punch and Judy, magic<br />
shows, motorbike stunt teams, petting farms and some truly<br />
unique shopping.<br />
Summerpit Farm London Road, Elveden Estate Elveden,<br />
Thetford, IP24 3TD<br />
01728 685302 www.eastercountryshow.co.uk<br />
16-May The Diss Organ Festival<br />
Diss will be alive with the joyful sound of over 50 mechanical<br />
music machines with musical boxes in the Corn Hall and hand<br />
turned instruments in Cobbs Yard. The Park will have a display<br />
of vintage vehicles with veteran traction engines.<br />
Diss Town Centre<br />
www.dissorganfestival.co.uk<br />
30-31May Country Fair<br />
All the fun of the fair, with East Norfolk Militia displays, clay<br />
pigeon shooting, archery, falconry, fun dog show, vintage<br />
games, Punch & Judy, craft and food stalls.<br />
Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8RJ<br />
01603 784297 www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk<br />
ARTS & CULTURE<br />
6Feb-16May<br />
Grayson Perry:<br />
The Pre-Therapy Years<br />
Grayson Perry’s groundbreaking ‘lost’ pots are reunited to focus<br />
on the formative years of one of Britain’s most recognisable<br />
artists. The works explore the themes of fetishism, gender, class,<br />
his home county of Essex and the vagaries of the art world.<br />
Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia, Norfolk Road,<br />
Norwich, NR4 7TJ<br />
01603 593199 www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk<br />
11-May Hollie McNish<br />
Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish reading from and<br />
chatting about her latest poetry collections. Expect strong<br />
language. Socially distanced event with seating grouped into<br />
‘bubbles’.<br />
Norwich Arts Centre, St. Benedict’s Street Norwich, NR2 4PG<br />
01603 660352 www.norwichartscentre.co.uk<br />
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES<br />
22-Mar Antiques & Collectors Fair<br />
An eclectic mix of items with coins and militaria, silver, jewellery,<br />
ceramics, small furniture, glass and vintage Items. Vintage café<br />
with homemade cakes, sandwiches and all day breakfasts.<br />
Open 8.30am-3.30pm.<br />
Hemsby Village Hall, Waters Lane, Hemsby, Gt.Yarmouth, NR29<br />
4LE<br />
07919 022352<br />
4-5Apr Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair<br />
Numerous stands in the exhibition hall, unique pieces in the<br />
furniture pavilions and a vast array of vintage and retro items at<br />
the outdoor stands. Hot & cold food available.<br />
Norfolk Showground, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0TT<br />
0333 242 7912 www.aztecevents.co.uk<br />
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