What’s On: Madder Market Theatre, Norwich
November – December 2010
Company Productions:
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
BARD’S TALE OF LUST AND HYPOCRISY IN HIGH PLACES!
Tickets £12, £10 AND £8
Vincentio, Duke of Vienna, leaves the city in mysterious circumstances, leaving his strait-laced deputy, Angelo, to run affairs in his absence. Angelo decides to enforce the city’s harsh laws against fornication, which is punishable by death. But he turns out to be a hypocrite when he sexually blackmails the sister of the first nobleman to fall foul of the clampdown. William Shakespeare is thought to have written ‘Measure for Measure’ in 1603 or 1604. An array of prostitutes, pimps, prisoners and ‘plods’ add to the entertainment! Themes of mercy, justice and truth are all highlighted in a play usually categorised either as a comedy, or as one of the ‘problem plays’.
November – Thurs 18th, Fri 19th, Sat 20th, Mon 22nd, Tues 23rd, Wed 24th, Thurs 25th, Fri 26th: 7.30PM PERFORMANCE
Sun 27th: 2.30PM & 7.30PM PERFORMANCE
THE BFG
BIG FRIENDLY GIANT BATTLES EVIL COUNTERPARTS!
Tickets £12, £10 AND £8
This year’s Christmas show sees the eagerly-anticipated arrival of the Big Friendly Giant in David Wood’s adaptation of the hugely popular children’s book by Roald Dahl. The story of the 24-feet-tall BFG and a little orphan girl called Sophie brings some of Dahl’s most memorable characters to the stage. The BFG and Sophie team up to save England’s children from the hideous child-eating giants – Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, Bonecruncher, Meatdripper, Childchewer and Gizzardgulper. They also get a little help from Her Majesty, The Queen, and from the heads of the Army and Air Force!
December – Sat 18th, Mon 27th, Tues 28th, Wed 29th, Thurs 30th: 2.30PM & 6.30PM PERFORMANCE
– Sun 19th, Sun 26th: 4.00PM PERFORMANCE
– Tues 21st, Wed 22nd, Thurs 23rd: 7.30PM PERFORMANCE
– Fri 31st: 2.30PM PERFORMANCE
January – Sun 2nd: 4.00PM PERFORMANCE
– Mon 3rd: 2.30PM PERFORMANCE
Visiting Productions
WED NOV 3RD – SAT NOV 6TH: 7.30PM, & SAT MATINEE: 2.30PM
NORFOLK YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE
THE VACKEES
This funny and moving story is set at the beginning of the Second World War, and tells of the ‘invasion’ of a Somerset village by ‘vackees’ – child evacuees from London. The musical tells of their scrapes and adventures with the hostile villagers, and centres on a young boy, Kip, and his first experiences of love and war. With memorable tunes, humour, pathos and a special appearance by ‘Ginger Rogers’, this show has the lot! Book and lyrics by Hiawyn Oram, music by Carl Davis. www.norfolkymt.net
SEATS: £10.00 (CONCESSIONS £8.00)
WED DEC 1ST – THURS DEC 2ND: 7.30PM
CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS
The UK’s leading Elvis production is back for a special Christmas show – and features special guest appearances from musical legends Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Marilyn Monroe! This outstanding tour production from the team behind the West End show ‘Jailhouse Rock’ features original star Mario Kombou, and Ivor Novello-award winning musical director David MacKay leading an incredible band. The show features more than 40 of your favourite hits. www.parkpromotions.com www.thejoyof6.com
ALL SEATS: £17.50
FRI DEC 3RD – SAT DEC 4TH: 7.30PM
THE LOCRIAN ENSEMBLE
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
The Locrian Ensemble’s annual Christmas concert is one of the hottest tickets in the Maddermarket calendar. This special event includes carols for ensemble and audience, Christmas favourites, harp solos and guest singer – and this year the group is joined by the award-winning Norwich High School for Girls Chamber Choir, directed by Hilary Weiland. This evocative event is the ideal way to debunk the commercialisation of Christmas, and to enter the true spirit of the festive season. www.locrianensemble.co.uk
ALL SEATS: £15.00
SAT NOV 13: DOORS OPEN 8PM FoR 8.30PM START
A NIGHT OF STAND-UP COMEDY
Saltbox, Norwich’s leading alternative comedy club since 2007, returns for a special night featuring the best in stand-up from the UK and local comedy scene. Richard Herring, Catie Wilkins, David Trent and Dan McKee star in this show, which takes place in the rehearsal room. Saltbox has been described on the Comedy Channel as one of the best clubs outside London.
SEATS: £8.00 In ADVANCE, £10.00 on Door
MON NOV 22ND – FRI NOV 26TH: 1.10PM
GEORGE, DON’T DO THAT – BY JOYCE GRENFELL
Jo Sessions, of Cut Out & Keep Theatre, brings to life Joyce Grenfell’s brilliantly observed, funny and bitter-sweet nursery school sketches, which are certain to entertain and put a smile on your face. An ideal way to mark the centenary of the much-loved Joyce Grenfell’s birth in 1910. Don’t miss this one if you like children! www.cutoutandkeeptheatre.com
SEATS £6.00 (CONCESSIONS £5.00)
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