Orchestra of Samples

An epic project to travel the world, collecting and creating an archive of eclectic and diverse musical performance

The Vaccines

John Grant

Another night to remember for Norwich fans of John Grant

October Drift

October Drift should be playing the biggest of stages, I hope 2025 sees this happen for them.

The Windrush Secret

The authenticity with which Rodreguez King-Dorset portrayed the three characters involved was so precise that I had to keep reminding myself they were being played by the same man - the only man on stage.

Jason Byrne No Show

This was one of the most enjoyable nights of comedy I've experienced in a long time. Byrne's warmth and empathy was reciprocated by a crowd eager to have a good time. My only misgiving was how far the night strayed from its advertised ambition.

The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria

An ostensibly amusing, but also incredibly thought-provoking, production.

Come From Away

The feel-good musical that you will want to see over and over and again

The Howlers

Gabby Rivers - Rework Taylor Swift 8th June

Barish - Rework Taylor Swift 8th June

Dominyka - Rework Taylor Swift 8th June

Trett Films

Eliza Delf and The Wilderness

Tori Woolley

Emma Reed

A few weeks ago, I caught up with local Graphic Designer Emma Reed to discover their journey as an artist, where they look for inspiration for their brilliant work, as well as their plans for the rest of the year!

Baque Luar - NNF 2024

Baque Luar is all about the beat, and that is what their first visit to Norwich will be remembered for, long after this year's Norfolk & Norwich Festival has ended.

Apartment House NNF 2024

The musicians’ performance was very respectful of the original album and largely managed to recreate its dark, chilling, chaotic quality while being able to add subtle touches of their personality

An Accident/ A life

Viewed as pure spectacle, this was the kind of grandstanding show not seen at the festival for years, thankfully forestalling what had been a shrinking theatrical component. The bigger question, however, is whether that spectacle served the show's strong autobiographical content.

Laura Misch - NNF 2024

Another wonderfully atmospheric music evening within the Adnams Spiegeltent.

Brown Horse - Reservoir

It’s a brilliant debut with all the flavours and buzz of that very special gig.

Lonely The Brave - What We Do To Feel

Teenage Fanclub - Nothing Lasts Forever

Fraser Anderson - All We Are

Afternoon Tea - That's Right Afternoon Tea

What the hell is Outline up to you may well say.......... Well we got an invite so why not go along, thought we would send our Jessica along

Brix and Bones

I usually try to surmise at the end of a review, but let’s put our cards on the table: what is to follow is an attempt to do justice to one of the most exciting, most exceptional meals I’ve had in a long time.

Danomey Kitchen @ The Stanley

A month in but Danomey kitchen are serving beautiful plates with a whole heap of great tastes.

Blue's Kitchen @ The Rosebery

Blue's kitchen made their name with their impressive lockdown takeaways, now this was my chance to go out, into the real world, and try it ........

When Rivers Meet

King King - Waterfront Norwich - 10th March