Reviews
Gary Numan
The first of two nights at the Waterfront may just have turned this non-fan into a Numanoid.
This Is Rambert
“We're 100, and we are just getting started!” is the battle cry from Rambert
Stiff Little Fingers
It is time for my annual pilgrimage to see STIFF LITTLE FINGERS
As December Falls
By the time we get to new single 'Anymore', anyone who wasn't already a fan has surely been converted.
Mamma Mia!
On a reclusive Greek island with old love affairs, drama a plenty, and a slew of iconic ABBA tunes, Mamma Mia laid all its love on me at Norwich Theatre Royal.
State Fayre Festival
Can a new festival fill the void left by V Festival? State Fayre makes a compelling case.
The Wombats
A fabulous all-dayer, in the beautiful setting of Earlham Park
What Is The Meaning Of Life?
For the press release of their new season, the Sainsbury Centre was full of an array of people. Many of the artists themselves attended, so we could hear the inspirations behind the art. This season is named ‘What is the meaning of life?’ The main focus of the day was on ‘Joy like Time’, an exhibition showcasing the work of three artists. Kalliopi Lemos, Marina Abramovic and Gillian wearing considered how time shapes meaning in human life, and how personal everyone’s perception of life is. The Director of the Sainsbury Centre, Jago Cooper, said: Joy like time invites us to consider how art can provide a time portal through which to compare different aspects of our lives because artworks themselves exist in a different time.”
The Bodyguard
For one moment in time, The Bodyguard graced Norwich with a tearful performance, and it was a night to remember.
The Spy That Came In From The Cold
A cracking tale of duplicity and double-cross
Tamikrest
At a time of growing division, Tamikrest proved that music can still unite across borders, cultures and languages.
Alyssa Bonagura
The band were tight, the sound was perfect, and the songs were great.
The Virginmarys
I am emotioned-out by the whole set, and I am now The Virginmarys biggest brand new fan.
Levellers
Mark Chadwick is looking a bit more rounded these days but is still in impeccable voice ably supported on vocal duties by the boiler suited Dan Donnelly.
Flashdance - The Musical
A tightly organised and spectacular affair, and with the entire troupe of dancers hardly putting a foot wrong, and the singers hitting all the right notes
Bug Club
This Welsh indie duo made a welcome return to the Norwich Arts Centre hot on the back of their latest album Every Single Muscle.
John Robb
He spoke lovingly about Yellow Submarine, Pinky and Perky and the moon landings before his teenage years led to Oxfam for clothes.
Toots And The Maytals
Whilst the band no longer consists of its original line-up, what remains is their expert energy curation. The Maytals brought their unmistakable feelgood atmosphere to Norwich’s Waterfront on Thursday night.