Murnau's tautly choreographed masterpiece gripped from the outset, helped in no small part by Minima's musical interpretation of the action on screen.
Read full Article >Cripes-a-Lordy, GOAT deliver an immense set, whilst the beauty of ALISON COTTON is rather overwhelmed by audience chatter:
The thing that impressed me most about the fireworks at Heveningham was, it seemed to me, a real desire to give everyone attending a thoroughly delightful evening, chosing to pack the evening with fun.
Nostalgia may not be what it used to be but the early songs of Therapy? are as vital now as they were 30 or more years ago.
The definitive way to kick-start your own Christmas celebrations.
Read full Article >Birdsong staged scenes as powerful as I can recall ever seeing in a theatre, offering a coherent and deeply moving account of bravery in war, the damage war does, and most fundamentally, the wretchedly pointlessness of it all..
I can always admire a show that takes risks, and a theatre company that takes pride in that, especially in devised work. With this, Temper have produced a genuinely thought provoking show. I’m intrigued to see what they get up to next.
Nutcracker in Havana is an absolute Christmas Cracker of a show
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.
Kids in Glass Houses guitarist Iain Mahanty joined me for a quick call just days before the release of the group’s comeback album Pink Flamingo.
Read full Article >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!
Esfahani was our notional headliner, but one that seemed at his most content when playing with like-minded musicians, all of whom were playing at the top of their game.
Read full Article >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.
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
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.
Another wonderfully atmospheric music evening within the Adnams Spiegeltent.
It’s a brilliant debut with all the flavours and buzz of that very special gig.
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
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.
A month in but Danomey kitchen are serving beautiful plates with a whole heap of great tastes.
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 ........
Malevolence are pleased to announce a new 11-date UK club tour for February 2024, tipped to completely sell out like last year's headline tour. They will be joined on the road by Pain Of Truth and Rough Justice.
Read full Article >Our volunteer writers and photographers are STARS. Not only do they trudge along to all kinds of shows and gigs in Norwich, they also take the time to write reviews and take photos so y’all can pretend you were there. Here are some of their personal picks on music and more in the year of 2023!
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