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Take to the high seas with Vampirates

Blog posted:10 October 2011

A swashbuckling tale of pirates, mysteries and adventure, VAMPIRATES will be at the Norwich Playhouse for one performance only on Saturday 29 October at 3.30pm.

Follow orphan twins Grace and Connor Tempest as they are separated by a violent storm.  Rescued by a notorious pirate ship, Connor finds new friends and a new life, but Grace finds herself on board a much stranger ship, whose crew she sees only at night…

Perfect for anyone aged 7 and up, tickets for this show cost £8.50, or £7 for concessions. Click on the link above for more information or to book tickets, and watch a special sneak preview below…


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New season on sale now!

Blog posted:4 July 2011

Fancy catching the likes of comedians DAVE GORMAN, SHAPPI KHORSANDI, MARK WATSON, ANDY PARSONS or CHRIS ADDISON?

What about amazing a capella singing from THE MAGNETS, “sit down” comedy from the legendary BARRY CRYER, or twisted cabaret from THE TIGER LILLIES?

Gorgeous flamenco dance? A spot of Shakespeare? Gripping modern drama? A family show about vampire pirates!!?!?

Well, if so, you are very much in luck, as the Autumn Season 2011 at Norwich Playhouse has all these and a lot more besides! Click HERE to browse through all our shows coming up between now and January. There is something for every theatre-hungry audience member (and all their mates!).

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NNF11 starts Friday 6 May

Blog posted:5 May 2011

The Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2011 starts tomorrow!

The annual festival sees nationally and internationally renowned artists performing in venues across the city and county (including the magnificent Speigeltent in Chapelfield Gardens) plus visual art, free outdoor events and many strange surprises to be found… It is a fantastic celebration of the arts in all forms, and accessible to everyone.

The Playhouse will be staging an eclectic and excting mix of classical and jazz music, dance, theatre, spoken word and children’s shows. You can click HERE to find out more about these events…

For more on the Festival in general, visit www.nnfestival.org.uk/nnf11, call the NNF Box Office on 01603 766400 or pick up a brochure from one of hundreds of outlets. Get out there and get involved with the arts!

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