‘TIS THE SEASON FOR AN
ARTY-PARTY AT NAC Te best thing about December? It’s party time! Norwich Arts Centre know it, and are not going to disappoint. Tey are even transforming the dreaded Christmas shop into a festive shindig. Tat’s right, the clever bunch at the end of St Benny’s are hosting Clutter City Market – Yuletide Weekend, on both Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 Dec, from 11am ‘til 4pm. Even the most fearful shopper will find strength at NAC, mainly through the food, drink, and music from the likes of Wooden Arms and Mari Joyce on offer. Waiting for you will be perfect Christmas gift, and party decorations to swoon over. With over 30 DIY art, print and craft stalls, and independent artists selling their work, you’ll find jewelry, zines, clothes and more in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of NAC. Te perfect type of Winter Christmas bonanza! So once you’ve had a superb time getting your Christmas gifts, you’ll be in the mood to party, right? Tursday 19 Dec in your diary should read as follows: RealPlayer - Party Games Party! Realplayer invite you to an evening of games remembered from childhood parties, in this is a highly interactive, anarchic performance event with a strong participatory element that invites people to play traditional party games in a joyfully immersive, performative environment. Each game has a winner, and on the victory podium there are fanfares, applause, medals and prizes. Tat’s one hell of a party! It starts at 7.45pm, £10.00, £8.00 concessions. RSVP your invite, and for further information about NAC’s festive party antics, go to
www.norwichartscentre.co.uk.
OH NO IT ISN’T… December: a time for frantic last-minute shopping, a time for turkey, Brussels sprouts and yule log and – inevitably – a time for panto. Tis year’s offering of slapstick, cross-dressing and crazy costumes at Norwich Teatre Royal is that quintessential pantomime Cinderella, running from December 17 – January 19, and features stars from the world of music, soap, sitcom and musical theatre. Matt Milburn, a familiar face from Emmerdale and Hollyoaks and playing the part of Prince Charming, is anticipating his return to Norwich after starring in the city’s Shakespeare Festival at the Cathedral. He said: “It is lovely to be back and it is nice to know my return will be in the slightly more relaxed atmosphere of a pantomime playing Prince Charming. It’s a great character to play.” As the refined Royal, Matt will be performing opposite the likes of co-stars soul diva and former Tree Degree Sheila Ferguson, stage and TV favourite Christopher Ryan (Mike in Te Young Ones, Marshall inAbsolutely Fabulous) and Norwich Teatre Royal panto favourite Richard Gauntlett. And Matt reveals that the buzz of being on stage is boosted by the unique audience interaction you get from pantomime. “On stage, you get that fantastic instant response and pantomime is the one genre where it is maintained through the whole performance, which makes it one of the most fun things you can do,” he said. “Tis year’s pantomime Cinderella is going to be a cracker and there are little twists and turns in there. It is going to be a spectacular extravaganza and I am proud to be a part of it.
RUSSELL UP A TASTY PRIZE He’s one of the hottest young comics on the circuit, describing himself as a “Jedward-haired award-winning t**t” and he’s coming to Norwich. Russell Kane is bringing his Smallness tour to Norwich Teatre Royal on Monday 13 January, where he’ll be returning after selling out at the venue earlier this year. Te Smallness show explores the average Briton’s penchant for the smaller things in life, however big things seem to get around us and Russell’s subject matter stretches far and wide, from his relationship with his fiancée to celebrity encounters with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger. To celebrate Russell coming to Norwich Teatre Royal, we’ve teamed up with the venue to exclusively give
away some of his goodies. Te winner will receive two Russell Kane t-shirts and a Russell Kane mug. And all you need to do for the chance to win is answer the following question: Which Radio 1 DJ presents ‘Staying In With Greg and Russell’ alongside Russell Kane on BBC Tree? Is it a) Greg Davies, b) Greg James or c) Gregory Peck? Email your answer to
emma@outlineonline.co.uk with the subject “RUSSELL ME UP” by December 20th.
NEW MUSIC ON THE MENU Usually highly regarded for their sports
coverage, and even recently given the accolade of best Sports Pub in the East of England, Te Murderers / Gardeners Arms (depending on which side of the building you’re boozing in) has been attracting a new audience to squeeze in around the old. Te O.T.M. Acoustic Sessions (On Te Menu) at the pub are fast becoming known as the place to be for live acoustic performers and appreciative audiences who love raw, stripped back and real music. Every 2 weeks on a Friday at 8pm, Te Murderers’, on Timberhill, opens its doors to a swarm of acoustic performers. Each session boasts 3 local singer songwriters who perform original homegrown material as well as there own versions of classic songs. Te OTM sessions are also debuting a new concept in pub gigs; they’re upping the sound quality with a great sound system, including on-stage monitoring and the use of some top-notch microphones. Tere’s also a collection of vintage equipment, which gives the night an edge. Te audience is invited to sit down in a candle-lit ambience and enjoy the music whilst snacking on some free tasty snacks and enjoy the massive selection of real ales on offer! Te next few months are booking up fast, so keep an eye out on what’s going on by following them on Twitter (@otmacoustic) and the OTM webpage
otmacoustic.webs.com. If you’d like to be part of the prestigious burgeoning line-up, get in touch.
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