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SEPTEMBER
Chess
Friday 27 August to Saturday 11 September
Theatre Royal
Two of the world's greatest chess masters battle it out at the world chess championships but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, the American and the Russian fight to win the heart of Florence Vassy in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War all set to an explosive score.
Price: from £12 to £37.50
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Summer Wandering in Norfolk, Memories of the 20s and 30s 30th Aug - 30 Sept - The Forum
Step inside our time machine, pull up a deck chair and see what life was like in Cromer in 1934 and along Great Yarmouth’s seafront in 1923.
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Norwich Wine Festival
1 Sep - 3 October 2010
When you buy your Wine Festival ticket, you will receive a sheet of vouchers for samples and glasses of wine, alongside a booklet outlining the participating venues and information about the wine on offer. The booklet will contain maps of the venues – one route around Norwich City Centre and another in the Golden Triangle area.
You can share sheets of vouchers between friends or have one each – and enjoy trying new wines in venues you might not have visited before.
There will also be a number of wine related events such as tastings and talks, hosted by the participating venues. More info.
North Norfolk Music Festival
2 -12 September 2010
Enjoy music from composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin in the setting of two of North Norfolks beautiful churches, South Creake and Burnham Norton.
Heritage Open Days in Norwich more details
9 - 12th September
HODs celebrates all of Norwich’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to events and interesting properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. There will be open buildings, guided tours, exhibitions, talks and music and dance performances across the city linked to the theme with over 150 events.
Events are also listed on www.heritagecity.org/hods
To receive a brochure by post or email at the start of the booking period, call 01603 305575 or send your name and email or postal address to info@heritagecity.org.
Plantation Garden, Norwich
11th September, 10 - 4pm more details
Heritage Open Day
Charity Fashion Show in aid of Cancer Research UK
Saturday 11 September, 7pm - 9pm
Easton College Sports and Conference Centre
The show will be opened by Amanda Houston, presenter of ITV Anglia weather. Models have been selected to showcase a variety of outfits kindly being provided by Jarrolds, Slaters of Norwich, The Dressing Room and Artichoke. Other features of the show will include a raffle with prizes worth up to £200.00 and fashion advisers providing their expertise to guests- Attendees will be able to speak to retailers about fashion and styling tips.
Radio Norwich will be providing the music for the duration of the evening, which will add even more entertainment to the show.
Battle of Britain Week
Monday 13 to Sunday 19 September
Supported by RAF Marham. Remembering those who fought so bravely in 1940.
Battle of Britain
Opening Service
Monday 13 September, from 11.30am, City Hall
Parade and military band with fly-past at 12 noon. For further details, contact the civic office t: 01603 212081 e: civicoffice@norwich.gov.uk
Tour of Britain comes to Norwich
16 September, 9am-5pm, The Atrium and Millennium Plain at The Forum
In celebration of the race coming to Norfolk, The Forum is putting on a day of cycling related activities.
8am-10am Enjoy a healthy snack and join the team to help create some bike art banners on Millennium Plain.
10am-4pm Free bike checks, demonstrations, giveaways and info with Cycles UK and The Wilier Road Show.
1pm-3pm Watch a stop motion film of the Cycle Art banners being created in Fusion, the giant digital gallery at The Forum.
Battle of Britain
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 19 September, 11am, Norwich Cathedral
Followed by flypast and parade. For further details, contact the civic office t: 01603 212081 e: civicoffice@norwich.gov.uk
Stephen Fry Book Signing at Jarrolds
Friday, 17th September at 12.30pm
Much loved by the public and his peers, Stephen Fry is one of the most influential cultural forces in the country. This dazzling memoir promises to be a courageously frank, honest and poignant read. It will detail some of the most turbulent and least well known years of his life with writing that will excite you, make you laugh uproariously, move you, inform you and, above all, surprise you.
No ticket required. Stephen Fry will sign copies of books purchased at the event or accompanied with a Jarrold receipt.
Norwich Cathedral - Wednesday Big Screen Organ Recitals
All of the recitals start at 7.30pm and cost £6 with concessions
David Hill
Wednesday 15 September
(Music Director of the BBC Singers and Bach Choir)
Anthony Gowing
Wednesday 13 October
(Assistant Master of the Music, Sheffield Cathedral)
for further information ddunnet@cathedral.org.uk Tel 01603 218315
Book signing with General Sir Richard Dannatt
Jarrolds, 28th September at 6.30pm
One of the most respected British Generals of modern times, General Sir Richard Dannatt will introduce and talk about his autobiography.
Tickets £5, available from Customer Services, floor 2. (T) 01603 660661 or www.jarrold.co.uk
EDP Bidwells Norfolk Food Festival 2010
18th September - 3rd October 2010
Highlights of the annual festival which is becoming larger every year include: A Moveable Feast on September 28 when more than 600 diners will enjoy a three course dinner at three different restaurants across the city of Norwich; a major food debate at the John Innes Centre to tackle the key issues for farming, food production and for the retail customer; the Norfolk Food Awards which single out the success stories of the county’s food producers; the Annual Battle of the Bangers when the county’s leading butchers compete for the public voting of the best local sausage and there will also be a large food fayre to feature chef’s kitchen demonstrations and tastings.
The Norfolk Food Festival will also include over 300 events which are organised by individuals, schools, companies and other community groups.
THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND
Sat 18 September 7.30pm, £20/£17.50
Norwich Playhouse
The jazz and blues legend is 80 this year, but the Big Chris Barber band are going strong - combining the influences of artists such as Sidney Bechet and Duke Ellington into an evening of exciting and often moving jazz and blues music, great entertainment for all!
Thai banquet with traditional Thai dancing
Saturday, 25th September at 7.30pm
Baan Phraya Thai Restaurant
Enjoy authentic and exclusive Thai flavours with a sit down banquet on Saturday 25th September commencing at 7.30pm. The menu for the evening showcases a selection of fine starters, main and side dishes and dessert. A true taste of Thai!
During the course of the evening traditional Thai dancers will entertain you in their exceptional costumes, hand made out of the finest silk and shipped over exclusively for Baan Phraya from Thailand. This is a stunning spectacle to watch and compliments the theme of the evening.
Tickets for the event are £25 per head (excludes drinks) and can be purchased by telephoning 01603 614590.
OCTOBER
SARAH MILLICAN: CHATTERBOX
Friday 1 October 8pm, £12/£10
Norwich Playhouse
She’s one of the hottest comedians around, and is visiting Norwich Playhouse as part of her first UK tour, with a show full of jokes about life, love and what to do when your boyfriend puts a sock on your boob during sex.
Fair Food
Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 October 2010
Norwich Cathedral is the setting for a weekend of high-profile events revolving around the theme of trade justice both local and global. An exhibition in the Cathedral Hostry mounted by fair trade players at home and abroad will act as a backdrop. Watch out for further details.
Little Vintage Lover Fair
Saturday 9 October 2010 10am-5pm
Dragon Hall
Vintage Clothing & Collectors Fair Circa 1880's-1980's. 30 stands on 2 floors filled with Vintage Fashion, Textiles, Kitchenalia, Collectables, Accessories, Vintage re-worked items, and much much more. Also light refreshments including Tea and Cakes served on Vintage Tea ware. And not forgetting a great atmosphere!
£2 admission, accompanied under 16s free
At Elizabeth David's Table
Assembly House, Monday 18 October 2010
A new book, At Elizabeth David's Table, is a collection of simple recipes for everyday food celebrating Elizabeth David, and is published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of her first cookery book, Mediterranean Food. The special evening will feature a presentation by the long-time editor of Elizabeth David's works, Jill Norman, and a cookery demonstration by The Assembly House's Chef Patron, Richard Hughes.
Held in conjunction with Jarrold's, this special evening is priced at £30 per person and includes the opportunity to purchase a copy of the new book At Elizabeth David's Table, signed by the author, for £20 (rrp £25).
Tickets are available from the Assembly House - 01603 626402 or from Jarrold Customer Services - 01603 660661 or www.jarrold.co.uk
The Comedy Store at The Forum (adults only)
Wednesday 20 Oct, Main doors open 8pm, comedy from 9pm. Enjoy a pre-show drink in Café Bar Marzano from 6.30pm
John Moloney (MC), Addy Van Der Borgh, Markus Birdman, Carl Donnelly. You can enjoy a drink in Café Bar Marzano before the comedy starts and pre-order a PizzaExpress pizza, which will be delivered to you at your table during the interval.
If you want to discover something a bit different why not watch the show from The Bridge which offers you a unique view of the stage and gives you full waiter service and your choice of the PizzaExpress menu. Bridge Dining Tickets £12.50 (£10.50 NUS/Go 4less) available only on 01603 630000. Advance booking only.
Ticket Office 01603 508050
Book online theforumnorwich.co.uk
NOVEMBER
Tantalising Tastings in Jarrolds Deli
Saturdays 11am – 3pm, November
Every Saturday in November and December at the Deli in the basement you can try an array of both festive and just outstandingly delicious foods and drinks. See instore for more details.
Perfumery Sampling in Jarrolds Beauty Hall
Saturdays in November 11am – 3pm
Every Saturday in November and December there will be new fragrances for men and women for you to try. You’ll have no problem buying your gifts once you’ve tried some of the exclusive fragrances we have to offer. more details.
Punch Sparks in the Park
Saturday 6 November, Earlham Park
The best firework displays for miles, fantastic entertainment including fire sculpture, roadshow and funfair.
6.30pm Children’s Fireworks
6.45pm Burning of the Guy
8.00pm NEW TIME Big Bang fireworks
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 14 November, 10.30am, Norwich Cathedral
Followed by flypast and parade at 12 noon.
For further details, contact the civic office t: 01603 212081 e: civicoffice@norwich.gov.uk
The Comedy Store at The Forum (adults only)
Wednesday 17 Nov, Main doors open 8pm, comedy from 9pm. Enjoy a pre-show drink in Café Bar Marzano from 6.30pm
Mickey Hutton (MC), Paul Thorne, Chris McCausland, Mark Maier. You can enjoy a drink in Café Bar Marzano before the comedy starts and pre-order a PizzaExpress pizza, which will be delivered to you at your table during the interval.
If you want to discover something a bit different why not watch the show from The Bridge which offers you a unique view of the stage and gives you full waiter service and your choice of the PizzaExpress menu. Bridge Dining Tickets £12.50 (£10.50 NUS/Go 4less) available only on 01603 630000. Advance booking only.
Ticket Office 01603 508050
Book online theforumnorwich.co.uk
Christmas Lights Switch-on
Thursday 18 November, 6.15pm to 8pm
St Peters Street and Millennium Plain
The city is lit up when Father Christmas and friends turn on the city’s festive lights.
Eastern Artisans
19th and 20th November
The best hand made arts and crafts from around the eastern region.
£2.50 adults / £1 under 16s, Under 5s free
DECEMBER
Tantalising Tastings in Jarrolds Deli
Saturdays 11am – 3pm, December
Every Saturday in December at the Deli in the basement you can try an array of both festive and just outstandingly delicious foods and drinks. See instore for more details.
Perfumery Sampling in Jarrolds Beauty Hall
Saturdays in December 11am – 3pm
Every Saturday in December there will be new fragrances for men and women for you to try. You’ll have no problem buying your gifts once you’ve tried some of the exclusive fragrances we have to offer. more details.
Medieval Christmas Market
4th and 5th December
£2.50 adults / £1 under 16s, Under 5s free
The Comedy Store at The Forum (adults only)
Monday 13 Dec, Main doors open 8pm, comedy from 9pm. Enjoy a pre-show drink in Café Bar Marzano from 6.30pm
Sean Meo (MC), Steve Gribbin, Andrew Bird, Hal Cruttenden. You can enjoy a drink in Café Bar Marzano before the comedy starts and pre-order a PizzaExpress pizza, which will be delivered to you at your table during the interval.
If you want to discover something a bit different why not watch the show from The Bridge which offers you a unique view of the stage and gives you full waiter service and your choice of the PizzaExpress menu. Bridge Dining Tickets £12.50 (£10.50 NUS/Go 4less) available only on 01603 630000. Advance booking only.
Ticket Office 01603 508050
Book online theforumnorwich.co.uk
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