BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Box Office: (01603) 63 00 00 Restaurant Booking: (01603) 59 85 77 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHREK RETURNS TO NORWICH PLUS OTHER NEW SHOWS ON SALE Book Online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL Registered Charity No. 262259
ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMEDIES EVER Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 February A world stage premiere from the pen of one of the world s greatest thriller writers. When Sandor snatched little Joe from the path of a London tube train, he was quick to make clear the terms of the rescue. I saved your life, he told the homeless youngster, so your life belongs to me now. Sandor began to tell him a fairytale: an ageing prince, a kidnapped princess chained by one ankle, a missed rendezvous... But what did this mysterious story have to do with Sandor? Joe only understood his own role - he was a Gallowglass, the servant of a chief... This classy thriller is brought to you by Middle Ground Theatre Company, whose most recent production here was A Murder Is Announced. Marvellously gripping...tense, compulsive and beautifully written Sunday Express STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur & Sat 2.30pm a) 26.50 b) 23 c) 21 d) 20 e) 8 2 Gallowglass is RUTH RENDELL (Barbara Vine) at her best...it is compulsive reading; an unsettling narrative that casts eerie shadows into the unknown Woman s Journal Half price first night Bands A & B 8 OFF Thur mat Bands A & B 8 OFF Wed - Thur eves Group Rates: Wed - Thur eves Captioned Performance: Thur 22 Feb 2.30pm NIGEL HAVERS Monday 23 - Saturday 28 April 2018 David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers present the Old Vic Production of ART written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton Three men. Three friends. One white painting. ART is the WINNER of Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other major world theatre award. ART is a masterpiece. ART IS A PHENOMENON The Times Contains some strong language DENIS LAWSON Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm a) 35 b) 31 c) 27 d) 21 e) 8 STEPHEN TOMPKINSON YOU LL ROAR WITH LAUGHTER New York Post Half price first night Bands A & B 8 OFF mats Bands A & B 8 OFF Tues - Thur eves Group Rates: Tues to Thur eves 3
A MONSTER HIT Sunday Telegraph SHREK-TACULAR Sunday Telegraph Tuesday 26 June - Sunday 8 July 2018 Following a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, the smash hit blockbuster is back and larger than life! Based on the story and characters from the Oscar -winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy. Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing lovesick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm Tues - Fri: a) 40.50 b) 35 c) 29 d) 25 e) 8 Sat & Sun: a) 46 b) 40.50 c) 37 d) 31 e) 8 4 THE PERFECT FAMILY MUSICAL Herald Scotland Bands A & B 5 OFF first night Bands A & B 10 OFF Tues Fri Bands A & B 10 OFF Tues - Fri Group Rates: Tues - Fri Audio Described: Sat 30 June, 2.30pm Signed Performance: Sat 30 June, 2.30pm SLICK, INVENTIVE, COLOURFUL Birmingham Mail A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Bristol Post Reviews and images from original London and UK tour companies. Shrek the Musical 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Production photography: Helen Maybanks.
7 BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Tuesday 30 January, 7.30pm AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON A celebration of the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. In conversation with his son Mike, with highlights from the Parkinson archive, this is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a Yorkshire pit village to the top of those famous stairs, whilst reliving the best moments from a show that for many defined their Saturday night. a) 28.50 b) 28.50 c) 25.50 d) 25.50 e) 8 Please note: This show was originally scheduled for September 2017, but was postponed owing to Sir Michael s recuperation from minor surgery. ON SALE NOW Wednesday 21 March, 7.30pm RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC 40th Anniversary Rumours Album tour 2018 Sunday 27 May 2018 BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES 4 & 5 WITH THOMAS ADÈS Gerald Barry Piano Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Op. 60 in B flat major Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 in C minor Nicolas Hodges Thomas Adès Britten Sinfonia Piano Conductor Orchestra Thomas Adès 40th ANNIVERSARY OF RUMOURS ALBUM TOUR 2018 The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll s most remarkable groups The world s ultimate homage to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage with a brand new show performing the iconic Rumours album note for note in its entirety. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, 40th Anniversary Rumours album tour offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac s place as one of the most loved bands of all time. a) 24.50 b) 24.50 c) 22 d) 22 e) 7 Thomas Adès and Britten Sinfonia return to Norfolk & Norwich Festival, following their sell-out performance of Beethoven s Symphonies 1 & 2 in 2017. Their journey through Beethoven s symphonies sees them perform the perennially popular, vivacious Symphony No 5 and the subdued, poignant Symphony No 4. Adès and the orchestra interpret and illuminate these monuments of the orchestral repertoire, alongside the inventive music of Irish composer, Gerald Barry. The concert features Barry s Piano Concerto written specially for, and performed by, acclaimed pianist Nicolas Hodges. Every bar of each symphony seemed thrillingly restored, honed down to their muscular core The Guardian on performance of Beethoven s Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 This promises to be one of the most exciting Beethoven cycles of the decade, a dose of Viagra to these familiar warhorses. Simply unmissable! BachTrack on year one of the symphony cycle Presented as part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2018 7.30pm a) 34 b) 28 c) 25 d) 15 e) 8 6 ON SALE NOWee back page for dates tickets go on sale PRE-CONCERT TALK with Nicolas Hodges discussing Gerald Barry s Piano Concerto, will take place in the auditorium at 6.30pm. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the Box Office. Sunday 1 April, 7.30pm CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC The 5 world-class illusionists that make up the Champions Of Magic return to the UK for their 6th national tour following sold out shows, rave reviews and a run in London s West End. With over 20 million online views between them, this cast of Britain s top magicians includes international award winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring grand illusions. Witness the impossible, including disappearances, levitation, teleportation and a heart stopping finale, all presented with lighting and special effects to rival the biggest theatrical spectacles. Recommended for ages 5+. 5 of the world s finest magicians Broadway World a) 30 b) 28.50 c) 25.50 d) 25.50 e) 8 7
BOOKING DATES For all shows in this brochure, apart from Sir Michael Parkinson and the Beethoven concert which are already on sale Monday 18 Sept Gold Friends & Corporate Club booking opens Tuesday 19 Sept Friends online booking opens Thursday 21 Sept Friends booking in person and by phone opens Monday 25 Sept Public online booking opens Wednesday 27 Sept Public booking in person and by phone opens