Days Out See all
So much to volunteer for in Norfolk countryside
Whether its coppicing trees in one of Norfolk’s nature reserves or dressing in period costume at Blicking Hall, there is no better way to experience something different, get new skills or meet new people than volunteering. MARK NICHOLLS finds out more.
Meet the Blickling volunteers and have a go yourself
They are the very public face of one of Norfolk’s most popular visitor attractions; a dedicated army of volunteers who help make a visit to Blickling Hall enjoyable, informative and educational. Plus: More places to volunteer in Norfolk.
- Funny, foul and fascinating, Horrible Histories in Norwich
- Yellow Book is guide to Norfolk’s glorious gardens
- 50 family things to do in Norfolk this half-term
- Extraordinary experiments as Science Museum arrives in Norwich
- Experience living history in Great Yarmouth
- Owls, science, snowdrops and circus feats - family events in Norwich
Music See all
Music Notes: Suitably eclectic farewell to Norwich music nights
For the past three years the monthly Acoustic and Eclectic night at Olives at the bottom Elm Hill have hosted a fantastically diverse array of artists, from some well known musicians persuaded to play this intimate venue to upcoming local talent.
Video: What was said about Brit Awards star Ed Sheeran when he won Next Big Thing 2008 in Norwich
In November 2008 Ed Sheeran won the Next Big Thing at the University of East Anglia and was making a name for himself on the Norwich music circuit.
- Review: Skrillex
- Ed Sheeran is named best British male and breakthrough act at the Brit Awards
- Video/Review: Rizzle Kicks at UEA
- Review: NME Awards Tour
- Fresh blood plea for popular Wymondham Music Festival
Film & Cinema See all
Review: Coriolanus
For his directorial debut Ralph Fiennes has decided to do one of the more obscure Shakespeares, one for the completists. I like that because it means that this is that rare Shakespeare where I’m not the only person in the audience who doesn’t know what is going to happen.
Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
The film they are calling the worst ever to be nominated for a Best Film Oscar, this totters into cinemas like a Charles Haughtrey Atlas, staggering under the great ball of opprobrium and abuse that has been cheerfully heaped upon it.
- Review: Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 3D
- Review: The Woman In Black
- Review: The Muppets
- Review: Carnage
Comedy See all
Chuckle Brothers and the lasting appeal of comedy duos
From Morecambe and Wise to Reeves and Mortimer, comedy duos hold a special affection. As slapstick children’s comedy act the Chuckle Brothers visit Norwich, EMILY ASPIN talks to Simon Holmes of the TV and Movie Store about his favourite comedy duos.
Preview: Leap year laughs, comedy nights in February
Big names, upcoming talent and even a funny German — Leap Year February has something to tickle everyone’s funny bone. SIMON PARKIN previews comedy shows not to miss.
- Preview: Upcoming cabaret nights in February
- Interview: Omid Djalili
- Derren who? Doug Segal messing with minds in Norfolk
Art & Exhibitions See all
Norwich photographer’s images of where land meets water
Photographer Richard Denyer’s images of what takes shape where the land meets the water on the Norfolk Broads features in his new exhibition at Norwich Arts Centre. Simon Parkin reports.
Photographs of what might have been in Norwich exhibition
They’re devoid of people yet filled with human presence, leaving us with the sensation that something has just happened or is about to happen. SIMON PARKIN looks at an exhibition of the photographs of Avi Gupta.
Restaurant reviews See all
Norwich: Captain Americas
Captain America’s has seen off numerous culinary fads during four decades as a favourite of Norwich families. As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, SIMON PARKIN found nothing has changed.
Norwich: The Clipper
When he last visited it was like stepping back in time and the food was terrible. Finally prompted to revisit SIMON PARKIN finds The Clipper is an Indian restaurant that has the wind in its sails.
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Theatre See all
Review: Horrible Histories
These two shows, one featuring the very worst of the Tudors and the other showing how vile the Victorians could be, are a far cry from the history books (and might at one time have made history teachers cry).
Brecht...and all that jazz remembered
One of the most prominent figures in the 20th century theatre, Bertolt Brecht led the way for modern political satire and alternative comedy.
- Norfolk schools get help to see live theatre
- Sons and Lovers comes to the stage of Sewell Barn Theatre in Norwich this week
- Curtain up on Norwich festival of drama
- Review: Henry VIII and the Royal Wedding Planner
Books See all
Children’s author Derek Keilty visits Catton Grove Primary School in Norwich to discuss Will Gallows books
The Northern Irish author of the Will Gallows children’s stories has stopped off at a Norwich primary school to talk about his exciting Hollywood hopes.
