The theatre royal, norwich celebrated its 250th anniversary on the 31st of january 2008 and is one of the countrys oldest established theatres. The theatre royal is an artdeco theatre in norwich, norfolk, england. View show information for priscilla queen of the desert. The nutcracker northern ballet closed november 24, 2018 norwich buy tickets and see show information. The 10 best restaurants near norwich theatre royal tripadvisor. See 32 photos and 9 tips from 504 visitors to norwich theatre royal. An allnew cast return to the city in calendar girls and modernday dance classic matthew bournes swan lake will also make an appearance. You get to go backstage, try on costumes, and see the dressing rooms. Returning after nine years this nutcracker for all seasons features familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Northern ballets the nutcracker runs through till december at nottingham theatre royal 26 30 october, norwich theatre royal 2 6. A traditional family pantomime is produced inhouse annually for the christmas season each year.
The tour opens at theatre royal plymouth on monday 16 november 2020, and plays until saturday 21 november before visiting the lowry, salford from. East anglias premier theatre presenting a mix of high quality musicals, comedy, dance, drama, opera and family shows all year round. Norwich theatre royal is the most successful theatre in the east of. Norwich theatre royal is open as usual today and the performances of matthew bournes cinderella will be going ahead as planned at 2. Right the theatre royal, norwich in 1967 during the run of song of norway courtesy maria andrew, archivist at the theatre royal, norwich. Green adventures with norwich theatre royal new adventures. Northern ballet with david nixons staging avoids most of the traps.
Unfortunately comprehensive archives prior to 2001 may have been lost to fire. Stephen crocker, chief executive of norwich theatre royal, went along to see northern ballets casanova when it premiered in leeds this week. Norwich theatre royal book tickets view programme synopsis. Tchaikovskys familiar music whisks both clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary journey, from a battle beneath the branches of a magical christmas tree, through an enchanted snowy forest, to the. I have recently returned from my first trip on tour with the company at nottingham theatre royal for the production the great gatsby. The nutcracker northern ballet dance or ballet l12854249. The nutcracker at norwich theatre royal was just so beautiful, it felt almost like a dream.
Theatre royal plymouth is located at the west end of royal parade in the city centre. Matthew bournes new adventures present the nutcracker uk and ireland tour opening at the theatre royal plymouth in november 2020 and will play a christmas season at sadlers wells. Apr 04, 2019 green adventures with norwich theatre royal 4 april 2019 as matthew bournes iconic swan lake is busy making a splash with audiences this week at norwich theatre royal, behind the scenes there is a green initiative going on which aims to encourage environmentallyfriendly thinking within the uks touring theatre industry. The nutcracker doll comes to life and joins in the battle.
This is the moment where weve decided that were going to come together under one shared name. Find out more about our new branding and the exciting developments coming up in the future, with chief executive stephen crocker. Theatre royal, 100 grey st, newcastle upon tyne, ne1 6br performances evenings. The gentle exercises and change to learn some steps form the production are a great introduction to northern ballet, and an opportunity to dance on the norwich theatre royal stage. The impression made by his allmale swan lake, along with the car man, his reworking of carmen, electrified the dance world and created an interest which went far beyind the world of the balletomane. May 30, 2014 ballet theatre uk is a new and innovative classical dance company, with a bold and unique approach to creating new productions and raising the awareness of dance. Northern ballets the nutcracker is coming to norwich theatre royal. Completely modernised in 2007, norwich theatre royal boasts a spacious foyer, two bars, a restaurant, extracomfortable seats with additional legroom, lift access to the circle level and concert hallstandard acoustics. Norwich theatre royal has added more performances to its 2010 lineup. Best hotels near norwich theatre royal, england tripadvisor. Ahead of the shows visit to norwich 48 april, he gave us his.
Audiences are eagerly awaiting the production which takes to the theatre royal stage from october 2 6. The theatre royal is the largest theatre in norwich it presents a large range of drama, dance, comedy, music and other entertainment. New starstudded shows include the musical chess, featuring strictly come dancings craig revel horwood. Oct 15, 2014 it has been an exciting first month in my new role as dance education officer within the learning department at northern ballet. The theatres story began back in 1730 when the, until then, unremarkable public house, called the white swan, became home to its own resident company of comedians. Found in the heart of norwich city centre, the theatre royal is generally considered to be east anglias premier theatre. Itll transport you out of your everyday life into a magical fantasy land for an hour or two.
The 10 best restaurants near norwich theatre royal. Emma kauldhar back to 2018, odes to st cecilia will see works by purcell, britten and handel performed on november 25. You get to go backstage, try on costumes, and see the dressing. Lord of the flies at norwich theatre royal youtube. Inspired by northern ballets the nutcracker is fully accessible to all regardless of previous experience. Andrew hall, ann bryson, hilary welles and paul venables. Everyone is invited to come and get a behind the scenes look at what happens in a modern theatre. Its also a ballet of two acts which is notoriously difficult to fit nto an overarching cohesion. Archive for theatre royal, norwich, nr2 1rl norwich.
The theatre is approximately a 20 minute walk from the train station and many bus routes stop on royal parade. The company was founded by artistic director, christopher moore, and has fast become one of the uks biggest touring ballet companies. The northern ballets the nutcracker at norwich theatre royal runs until saturday 24th november, before embarking on a uk tour. The nutcracker a feast of festive delights norwich.
Mar 23, 2010 norwich theatre royal has added more performances to its 2010 lineup. It has been an exciting first month in my new role as dance education officer within the learning department at northern ballet. Norwich theatre royal theatre street norwich box office. Of course, no production calendar would be complete without the the annual extravaganza that is the traditional family pantomime this year it is cinderella, running from tuesday 17th december 2019. The new season at norwich s theatre royal boasts a string. Sep 05, 2012 audiences are eagerly awaiting the production which takes to the theatre royal stage from october 2 6. Lord of the flies at norwich theatre royal norwich theatre royal. Matthew bournes new adventures present the nutcracker. Choreography by stoner winslett music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky. We are looking to make these histories as complete as possible and if you have details of productions and dates which came to norwich theatre royal wed love to hear from you. Norwich theatre royal presents a high quality mix of musicals, comedy, drama, dance, opera and family shows all year round.
Matilda the musical among new shows heading to norwich. The traditional christmas family pantomime is by far the biggest moneyspinner for the theatre each year. Tagged as abigail prudames, adam ashcroft, ashley dixon. The nutcracker northern ballet closed november 24, 2018. Its a popular ballet at this time of year, the story of a christmas festivity with many layers of meaning. Norwich theatre royal, playhouse and stage two are part of norwich theatre, the operating name of theatre royal norwich trust limited. I had a fabulous group of over 55s for a workshop which took place on the stage. May 01, 2002 norwich theatre royal theatre street norwich box office. As i sat watching, i felt that childlike sense wonderment and excitement return to my adult life. Matthew bournes cinderella norwich theatre royal news.
It is a programme that has something for everyone, from serious drama to light entertainment, pop stars and musicals to standup comedy. Relax in a stylish and contemporary setting, enjoy lunch or dinner in the apron, meet friends in our cafe, or simply enjoy the view of royal parade. This enchanting story tells the tale of how clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a christmas present by dr drosselmeyer. Tchaikovskys familiar music whisks both clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary journey, from a battle beneath the branches of a. Choreographed by matthew bourne theatre royal, newcastle, and touring 2003 share. Review the nutcracker at norwich theatre royal shelley beth. Show info book now view show information for scottish ballets the nutcracker. This season marks artistic director stoner winsletts 40 th time staging her continually evolving, acclaimed version of the nutcracker. Hotels near norwich theatre royal, norwich on tripadvisor.
Cassa panchos ballet black celebrates dancers of black and asian descent, showcasing technique, precision and grace in specially commissioned pieces. T he theatre royal, norwich which is situated on theatre street, opposite the bbcs regional television and radio centre for norfolk, has a long and distinguished history. Clara finally kills the king mouse with her shoe and the nutcracker doll is transformed into a handsome prince who takes clara through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweet and the palace of the sugar plum fairy. Apr 24, 2014 lord of the flies at norwich theatre royal norwich theatre royal. Behind the scenes of the norwich theatre royal adam briggsy. Green adventures with norwich theatre royal 4 april 2019 as matthew bournes iconic swan lake is busy making a splash with audiences this week at norwich theatre royal, behind the scenes there is a green initiative going on which aims to encourage environmentallyfriendly thinking within the uks touring theatre industry. The nutcracker, performed by the st petersburg ballet theatre, runs at the norwich theatre royal until saturday, 9 february, 2008. Matthew bournes new adventures has produced some of the most successful dance theatre productions of the last 25 years including swan lake, nutcracker. The theatre royal is only one of four tour venues to show it before it moved to the barbican.