Autumn Festival of Norfolk

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

Born in Trinidad, DON WARRINGTON is one of the UK’s groundbreaking actors of our time, best known for his role as Phillip in Rising Damp, and most recently enjoying popularity in the BBC’s hugely enjoyable Death In Paradise.

Join the BBC Radio 4’s This Cultural Life presenter JOHN WILSON as he profiles Don’s creative journey in the arts over many fascinating decades.

Held in Hostry, Norwich Cathedral

arrives in Norwich for his first of three interviews this month, with Sir Simon Schama on 28th September . He is also in conversation with and on 3rd November back

Early booking, highly recommended.

07/09/2024

Autumn is on the way!

06/09/2024

Pretty chuffed with this! We love this cafe and can’t wait to see it up and running again.

There’s more posters coming… let us know if you spot them…

Thank you to our supporters, you’ll see their logos on all our print work.

05/09/2024

✨ Competition time ✨

We have a very special opportunity for some lucky people to win this year’s AUTUMN FESTIVAL of Norfolk GOLDEN TICKET (valued at up to £350 each).

For your chance to win a pair of tickets, to all of this year’s events:
✔️ like and save this post,
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✔️ tag a friend in the comments below (to tell us who you’ll be bringing with you)

Make sure you get your entries in ahead of the festival opening night on 14th September 2024. You can enter and tag as many friends as you like and you must both be following us to WIN!

✨ Get ready for an Autumn full of fun! ✨

Winners will be contacted directly by when the competition closes as the festival begins…

Help us get to 1k followers by the end of Autumn ✨

05/09/2024

Our first newsletter with discounts and a competition will be landing in inboxes TONIGHT … don’t miss out!

https://www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org/?newsletter

02/09/2024

With production team meetings, cast read throughs, tech. specs. and ticket processing, the festival is preparing a truly wonderful harvest for the people of Norfolk.

It’s time to get your tickets now, and if you’re already booked, will we see you this month?

Send this to a UEA student past or present, they can message us for promo codes (ticket discounts)…

02/09/2024

If you want to be first to know about discounts and competitions this year, head over to the link in our bio to sign yourself up to our mailing list… our first one will be hitting inboxes very soon!

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26/08/2024

Kanneh-Mason Family In Concert

We just can’t wait to welcome back festival patrons Kadiatu and Braimah along with sisters Konya & Mariatu for an annual festival highlight concert.

“Each time we return to the Autumn Festival of Norfolk, it feels like coming home”, says Kadiatu, mother of these exceptional virtuoso musicians.

This event has already sold out but we are keeping a reserve list so get in touch to be informed of any ticket releases [email protected]

If you are not already, be sure to join our newsletter community to be first in line to know when they’re back in Norfolk again.

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Pictured: Mariatu.
Swipe image across to meet Braimah and Konya
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📷Credit John Davis

24/08/2024

Last year’s Broadcast & Media Norfolk Arts Award WINNER have a new podcast out now. Winners for 2024 will be announced on 26th September. Follow to see all this year’s finalists in all categories.

We are proud to be partnering with Norwich Theatre on Autumn Festival events this year. Join Chief Executive Stephen Crocker as he introduces Carlos Acosta in conversation with John Wilson on Sunday 3rd November. A couple of weeks later, perform on Saturday 16th.

We’ve just had a brilliant time at Norwich Theatre Royal’s OPEN DAY! Thanks to everyone for there for showing us around. We’ve picked up the theatre’s brochure which tells us everything that’s coming to their venues from now until April 2025. If you’re looking for something to do in the Autumn, pick up one of our brochures from the Norwich Theatre box office desks in the foyer!

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23/08/2024

20/08/2024

THE NORWICH DANDIES are this year’s Autumn Festival of Norfolk Featured Artists.

They are a and EDP People’s Choice award winning arts collective based here, in the East of England. Since 2010 they have been painting community inspired murals and delivering arts workshops, festivals, films and exhibitions locally. Their focus has been on creating work with community hubs for adults with learning difficulties, helping to give artistic voice to all those involved.

In their own words:
“We are delighted to be invited to be the 2024 Autumn Festival Artists, creating the cover image for the festival programme and the ship painting - a commission to adorn the stage set and programme for the festival’s central production of The Philadelphia Story” - see brochure centre page design where was asked by Artistic Director Stash Kirkbride to feature the painting.

Want to own your very own Norwich Dandy original painting? Go to the Featured Artist section on our homepage www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org (link in bio) to bid for paintings being auctioned this year. We will let you know when bidding opens!

Contact The Norwich Dandies
[email protected] or follow
If you are interested in supporting Norwich Dandies’ work with local community hubs please get in touch via norwichdandies.co.uk

14/08/2024

NICHOLAS WITCHELL
in Conversation with
BBC Look East’s SUSIE FOWLER-WATT

After more than two decades as the BBC’s Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell has stepped down from what has been a unique position as a journalist, witnessing some of the UK’s landmark moments in royal life, both historic and current.

This is going to be a fascinating event that you don’t want to miss. Early booking recommended

• Saturday 2nd November
• £20/£18 Concs.
• The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral
• 3pm
• 20 minute Q&A

Book your place www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org or at Norwich Theatre Royal in person or by calling 01603 598676

12/08/2024

The Autumn Festival of Norfolk presents
Hot Stove 3
Music and Poetry Evening

Don’t miss the final event of this Autumn Festival, join us at this brilliant evening of music and poetry featuring the magnificently hot, Hot Stove 3.

A cultural, eclectic evening or original music with jigs and reels, interspersed with poetry from Helen Simpson, Paula Thompson, and local hero Jason Parr.

Hosted at Gorleston’s retro jewel Margo’s lounge, this is not something you’ll want to miss!

Drinks and nibbles available all evening.

• Friday 29th November
• 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
• Margo’s Lounge
• Bells Road, Great Yarmouth, NR3 6AG

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12/08/2024

Have you signed up to be the first to know for this year’s festival? We have a few newsletters in the pipeline so head to https://tr.ee/rSBNPTAUhQ to sign up now - scroll to the bottom of any page on the website to join the list.

We are launching a competition this month so don’t miss the boat!

For more information, see www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org. Tickets can be bought from the Festival Box Office by calling 01603 598676, or in person at Norwich Theatre Royal.

11/08/2024

In this exclusive JOHN WILSON interview at the Autumn Festival, internationally renowned dancer, actor, choreographer, CARLOS ACOSTA will share his life story so far with the BBC’s This Cultural Life presenter.

Coinciding with the world premiere weekend of Carlos’ latest production produced with Norwich Theatre, this is your chance to enjoy one of the world’s leading artists, in conversation with one of the UK’s most respected interviewers.

An absolute Autumn Festival highlight, held at NORWICH CATHEDRAL’S HOSTRY.

Early booking recommended.

More about CARLOS ACOSTA…

Carlos Acosta launched on the global stage after winning the Prix De Lausanne in 1990. He has danced with the world’s most prestigious companies including London’s Royal Ballet. He is founder of contemporary dance company Acosta Danza and his dance academy in Havana. Honours include a CBE and the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award from The Royal Academy of Dance.

He is Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet and is Chairman of the Acosta Dance Foundation and the internationally renowned Acosta Dance Centre.

📅 Sunday 3rd November 2024
🕰️ 1pm
📍 The Hostry
🎟️ l£25/£22 (CONCS)

09/08/2024

https://www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org/event/thephiladelphiastory

CENTRAL PRODUCTION 2024
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
By Philip Barry

Are you ready for Norfolk Actors Company to transport you back to the glory days of 1930’s high society Philadelphia?

After being an instant Broadway success, this light comedy was turned into the hit film starring Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart & Gary Grant, which in turn became the even bigger hit musical High Society, staring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby.

A sparkling, sophisticated and completely captivating romantic comedy, imbued with nimble language, wit, and delightful characters. Feel good, just got even better
with this stellar cast of actors from across Norfolk taking part.

Do not miss this lavish festival Central Production, uniquely staged ‘in the round’ at the Hostry, Norwich Cathedral.


• Monday 28th October - Saturday 2nd November
• 7.30pm each evening, post show galas Wed./Sat.
• £10 - £18
• The Hostry, The Close, Norwich Cathedral

Head to the What’s On page of our website www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org to book your place. You can also get tickets from Norwich Theatre Royal in person or by calling 01603 598676

08/08/2024

After a sell-out performance last year, DANCE INTO THE FALL is back by unanimous demand! Total Ensemble Arts Initiative are delighted to return with this dynamic platform event; a celebration of all that dance has to offer us.

https://www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org/event/danceintothefall

“This is what theatre and dance should be; for the community, by the community. What a wonderful celebration of diversity, strength and community.”
Dance into the Fall audience member ‘23

For more information about getting involved in any of Total Ensemble’s work contact Bec direct on. [email protected]

Saturday 19th October
7.30pm
Blake Studio, Norwich School
£12/ £10 Concs.

This is a festival gala event with complimentary fizz, soft drinks, nibbles & Booja Booja Truffles at an after-show party.

Head to the What’s On page of our website (linked above) to book your place. You can also get tickets from Norwich Theatre Royal in person or by calling 01603 598676




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Katy Dunne
Xenoula Eleftheriades –
Sarah Lewis and Laura Anderson
Alicia Gooch – Body Double
Abby Page
Emily Thomas
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This will be a stunning evening for lovers of dance.

Book early as this will sell out…

05/08/2024

Our partnership with University of East Anglia (UEA) spans a number of years and the festival is pleased to announce that this relationship is being celebrated this year with two events taking place on campus.

We proactively welcome students and alumni to explore how the festival can provide them with a pathway to practical experiences in the creative industries. Anyone can get in touch to find out more about how they can be involved in a way that will benefit a career in the arts.

Check out the Guest Speaker series where the interviewers are of much interest, alongside their subjects. Sir Simon Schama, historian and TV presenter, will be in conversation with BBC broadcaster John Wilson at 1pm, followed by environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt at 3pm with award winning journalist and UEA graduate, Tahira Yaqoob.

Tickets for both events being held on Saturday 28th September are available through The Autumn Festival of Norfolk website autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org and look out for brochures on campus.

03/08/2024

The NORFOLK ARTS AWARDS winners for 2024 will be announced on 26th September.

There are two finalists in each category and you can see who’s in line for awards this year by checking our festival brochure.

Find out more here: https://www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org/norfolk-arts-awards
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We're thrilled to be a finalist in the 2024 Norfolk Arts Awards 🧡

Congratulations to all of the finalists - fingers crossed for September 🤞

02/08/2024

We are so looking forward to lighting up the Hostry again this season.

Book your place now for our central production 28th October - 2nd November or join us in conversation with our brilliant guest speaker line up.

For more head to autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org (link in bio)

01/08/2024

Look out for the printed brochure, seen here at the box office where you can also pick up tickets for all events! You may also have spotted them

Have you picked up your copy yet?

Head over to our website which will take you to a brochure view, as well as our newsletter sign up and what’s on listings for The AUTUMN FESTIVAL of Norfolk 2024



Tickets are flying out so book now!

26/07/2024

Norwich Theatre

25/07/2024

We would like to wish our co-founder Peter Barrow a very happy birthday today!

In his own words:

“When Stash Kirkbride and I set up the PBSK Partnership in 2010 to stage a play and a concert, we were aware of its potential, but even we didn’t know the pace at which it would all develop. I am more than proud to be the philanthropic patron of this freedom-based, instinctive collective of individuals. We believe the arts flourish best where there is trust and the right atmosphere for people to develop ideas. Each year we seem to touch on something new, something that has been waiting to happen, and I am somewhat like a very proud father figure; overseeing the courageous and captivating originality of projects that the festival delivers.”

Second image: The birthday commission figurine of Peter Barrow, created by Stephen Bumfrey. For more, check out our Norfolk Arts Award alumni pages in our recently published 2024 Autumn Festival brochure. Autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org

23/07/2024

PETER WILSON MBE Tribute Screening of TS Eliot’s Four Quartets.

• Saturday 14th September 2024
• The Blake Studio, Norwich School NR1 4DD
• 7.30pm-9.30pm
• £15/£12 Concs. includes post event drinks & canapes.

Join us at The Autumn Festival of Norfolk opening night, as we proudly present a special screening featuring the late festival patron Peter Wilson MBE.

Witness a truly captivating performance as he explores the passionate narrative of T.S. Eliot’s final, timeless verses.

This unique film will be presented as a central element of our 2024 festival, honouring Peter’s memory and contributions to the arts, as a heartfelt tribute to his artistic legacy.

Produced by PBSK Partnership in association with .films Insight Media Productions

Head to the What’s On page of our website www.autumnfestivalofnorfolk.org to book your place. You can also get tickets from Norwich Theatre Royal in person or by calling 01603 598676

23/07/2024

Explore a world of theatrical wonder at The Autumn Festival of Norfolk. From mesmerising performances to captivating productions, get ready to be swept along by the music of the Kanneh-Masons, rediscover the spoken words of Peter Wilson and Paul Jackson, be delighted by the diverse dance platform with Total Ensemble, journey to 1930s high society Philadelphia with The Norfolk Actors Company, celebrate the songs of Africa at Norwich Playhouse and witness captivating conversations with John Wilson, Nicholas Witchell and Jonathon Porritt and more.

Check the website what’s on (link in bio) and save the dates and join us for an unforgettable experience this season.
September 14th - November 29th ✨