AUGUST AT THE THEATRE ROYAL
August begins with a special revival of Matthew Bourne’s classic Sixties-set dance- drama ‘Play Without Words’, which is visiting just three UK venues. Taking to the stage on August 7-11, it follows the relationship between the urbane master of a Chelsea home and his fiancée whose life is turned upside down when they employ a new manservant. Boasting music by acclaimed composer Terry Davies and inspired by the classic Sixties movie ‘Te Servant’, its revival helps mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of Bourne’s company New Adventures. Tere is then the annual chance to explore all areas of Norwich Teatre Royal with its popular free open day on Saturday August 25 from 10am, before audiences are guaranteed ‘the time of their life’ with the stage version of an iconic movie hit. ‘Dirty Dancing’ runs from August 28 to September 15 and tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny – two fiercely independent young spirits who come together on one of the most challenging and triumphant summers of their lives. Expect some stunning choreography, terrific performances and the chance to enjoy great songs like ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey Baby, Do You Love Me?’ and the classic ‘I’ve Had Te Time Of My Life’ on a night out to remember.
MASON AND MORE AT NAC
It’s a career break that many would struggle to make their way back from, but five years on since Willy Mason’s sophomore release, and seven years since the ubiquity of his track ‘Oxygen’ gave him his fame, Mason has silence impatience by stunning audiences at SXSW and two sold out dates at Hoxton Bar + Kitchen, and now performs at the Norwich Arts Centre on August 7th. Mason has a new album in tow, and it’s a chance to catch him in an intimate setting between his sprawling festival appearances. Also at the NAC this month, Unborn Twin play alongside Te Lost Levels in a double headline show on August 9th. Both local bands, they are playing in anticipation of their own releases coming this year. Unborn Twin blend guitars and electronics to form atmospheric rock that is by turns dark, uplifting, heavy and beautiful and follow up their EP release earlier this year with a series of very special releases. Te Lost Levels, meanwhile, return triumphant from recording their new album in Norway, with an armoury of tracks that span their influences from Debussy to MGMT, the Beach boys to the Cocteau Twins. Tey have dazzled crowds in London beyond, and will ace this, their homecoming gig.
BBC MUSIC VIDEO FESTIVAL
From its birth in Norwich and tender stages towards fruition, the BBC Music Video Festival stays true to its East Anglian roots by curating another series of events in the city again this year, but it’s fair to say its roots have wound their tendrils round the far reaches of the globe more than ever. Te first dedicated music video festival has this year seen submissions from Australia, Mexico, USA, Finland, Albania, Russia, Italy, Germany - and of course, the UK. Building on last year’s portfolio, videos from big names such as Fleet Foxes, Alt-J, Cornershop, and Delta Heavy will make up the catalogue that will be showing Fusion at the Forum for three weeks - and then for three months all around the UK on the BBC Big Screens. A special programme of events completes the proceedings, with Music: in Focus, Outline and the BBC’s music photography exhibition seeing a second year, plus: Funk, Punk, Rock and Indie – a film show celebrating 50 years of the Norfolk Music Scene, from 3rd – 8th September; and Te BBC Music Video Festival Film Weekend - Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September, which over the course of the two days will include films such as Te Brooklyn Organ Synth Orchestra’s version of Tubular Bells and our world premier of Liam Roberts new film about the Norfolk Electro Scene, shown at Te Curve at Te Forum. For more information, go to the event’s Tumblr at
http://bbcmusicvideofestival.tumblr.com..
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