The Halls Norwich

Saturday 2nd July - Sparkles Craft Fair.

In The Cloisters. For more details see event website

Monday 4th July - Lunchstop Organ Concert

Please see website for details of today's performance.


Saturday 9th July - Music Takeaway

A feast of vinyl, cds and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Sunday 10th July 2011 - Norwich Pops Orchestra presents The Magic of the Musicals

Performance starts at 3pm

Conductor - Geoff Davidson

Soloists - Holly Graham, Sarah Pryde & Joe Ringer

This concert will feature music from some of the greatest modern musicals composed in the last 50 years including substantial excerpts from Les Miserables, Chicago, Miss Saigon and Wicked.

For further details please visit the Norwich Pops website.

Monday 11th July - Lunchstop Organ Concert

Please see website for details of today's performance.

Monday 18th July - Lunchstop Organ Concert

Please see website for details of today's performance.

Saturday 23rd July 2011 - Cloisters Record Fair

A feast of cds, vinyl and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Monday 25th July - Lunchstop Organ Concert

Please see website for details of today's performance.

Monday 1st August - Lunchstop Organ Concert

Please visit this website for further details.

Monday 8th August - Lunchstop Organ Concert

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Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August - Norwich Body Art Festival

Now in its third year this event is becoming a fixed part of Norwich's cultural calendar. This is an event for everyone interested in tattooing and other forms of body art. With a strong programme of music and entertainment there is plenty to take in so make a day of it.
Check the festivals website for more details.

Tuesday 16th August - Lunchstop Organ Concert

Please visit this website for further details.

Saturday 20th August - PBFA Book Fair

A feast of antiquarian books. A must for any collector or bookworm.

Fair Manager: Des Doy, Topsail Books 01603 708067
Times: Friday - 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
Admission: £1

Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association website.

Saturday 20th August - Cloisters Record Fair

A feast of cds, vinyl and memorabilia in The Cloisters.


Sunday 21st August - Eastern Front, War Games Event

After a successful premier in 2010, Eastern Front returns on the 21st August 2011, bigger and better! Featuring Trade stands, a Bring and Buy, Display Games, Hordes/Warmachine Competition and on site snack bar.

For further details please visit the website.

Saturday 27th August - VIP Record Fair

The big one, with over 50 stands in St Andrew's Hall.

VIP runs an established circuit of shows in the UK. CD's, vinyl, DVDs, memorabilia, books, videos, cassette tapes, posters, T-shirts, programmes, badges, photographs, presentation discs, magazines, artwork, promos, tour jackets, accessories - the world is your oyster with VIP.

For more information visit the website www.vip-24.com/norwich

Saturday 3rd September - Music Takeaway

A feast of recordings and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Sunday 4th September - Wedding Spectacular

11 am to 4 pm with fabulous fashion shows at 12.30 & 2.30 pm.

Contact: Stephanie Callister-Jarrold
01787 460593
E: scj@waitrose.com

Free admission and Charity Raffle in aid of The Hamlet Centre, Norwich.
Pre-register online at - www.theweddingguide.info/standrews for the chance to win a Two Months Joint Gold Membership, worth £150, at Triangle Health & Fitness.

Saturday 10th September - Sparkles Craft Fair

Please see the website for further details

Saturday 24th September - Cloister Record Fair

A feast of recordings and memorabilia in the Cloisters.

Sunday 25th September - Norwich Pops Orchestra

A Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald

Conductor - Geoff Davidson
Soloist - Helen Welch

To include these superb classics and many more:
Someone to Watch Over Me
I Got Rhythm
Embraceable You
Love Walked In
Fascinating Rhythm

www.helenwelch.com

Tickets: £15 and £12. Concessions available. Children and students with NUS card - Half Price. From Prelude Records, Telephone: 01603 620170

Norwich Pops Orchestra Website.

Saturday 1st October - Mozart Orchestra Concert

Copland An Outdoor Overture
Gershwin Piano Concerto in F
Dvorak Symphony No 9 “From the New World”

Soloist : Chris Hopkins (Piano)
Conductor : Colin Dowdeswell
Leader : Fiona Hutchins

Tickets : West Gallery £13, Stalls £9, Aisles £6
(Students and under 16 £11, £8 & £5)

Prelude Records, 25b St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1JN Tel 01603-628319
and at the door.

Saturday 1st October - Music Takeaway

A feast of vinyl, cds and memorabilia in The Cloisters.


Saturday 8th October - Norfolk Postcard Fair

Open from 10am.

Whether you are a casual browser or a serious collector there is something for everyone amidst the tens of thousands of cards on display.

Arranged by Norfolk Postcard Club 01263 825053

Saturday 8th October - Sparkles Craft Fair

For more details see event website.

Sunday 9th October - The Vintage Fair

The Vintage Fair is heading back to Norwich this Autumn to shake up your vintage wardrobes.

45 stalls spanning the 1940s-1980s will fill the stunning St.Andrews Hall for your shopping pleasure.

A vintage tea party will be hosted by Biddys Tea Room who'll be serving up tea and delicious cakes on beautiful bone china

Flamingo Amy will be hosting a vintage hair salon styling hair into the style of your favourite vintage icons, email mail@flamingoamy.co.uk

Saturday 15th October - VIP Records

The big one, with over 50 stands in St Andrew's Hall.

VIP runs an established circuit of shows in the UK. CD's, vinyl, DVDs, memorabilia, books, videos, cassette tapes, posters, T-shirts, programmes, badges, photographs, presentation discs, magazines, artwork, promos, tour jackets, accessories - the world is your oyster with VIP.

For more information visit the website www.vip-24.com/norwich

Saturday 15th October - Academy of St Thomas Concert

Conductor – Christopher Adey - Click here for more information
Violin – Matthew Trusler - Click here for more information

Programme to include:
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, ‘St Anthony Chorale’, Op56a
Barber: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 14
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Tickets for all Academy of St Thomas concerts are available in person, by telephone or by post from:

Prelude Records, 25b St.Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1JN Tel: (01603) 628319

Saturday 22nd October - Cloister Record Fair

A feast of vinyl, cds and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Monday 24th to Saturday 29th October - 2011 Norwich Beer Festival

The 34th Norwich Beer Festival, organised by the Norwich & Norfolk Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), will be held at St. Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls from October 24th to 29th 2011.

Over 200 cask-conditioned Real Ales from Britain's independent brewers will be on sale, along with draught and bottled beers from Continental Europe.

There will also be a large range of traditional ciders and perries, with over 25 varieties from East Anglia, the West Country and elsewhere.

For more information see our dedicated page

Saturday 5th November - Norwich Philharmonic Society Concert

HAYDN Harmoniemesse
DVORÁK The Noonday Witch
R STRAUSS Suite from Der Rosenkavalier

Cecilia Osmond (soprano), Clare McCaldin (mezzo), Simon Wall (tenor), Robert Macdonald (bass),
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
conducted by David Dunnett and Matthew Andrews

Tickets for all concerts are available from: Prelude Records, 25b St Giles' Street, Norwich, NR2 1JN tel: 01603 628319 www.preluderecords.co.uk

Unreserved tickets are available (at £5) only at the door, subject to availability.

http://www.norwichphil.org.uk


Saturday 5th November - Music Takeaway

A feast of vinyl, cds and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Friday 11th November - UEA Orchestra Concert

David Potter Memorial Concert

Conductor Sharon Andrea Choa
Piano Alison Lincoln

Martinu La Revue de Cuisine
Gershwin Piano Concerto in F
Duke Ellington The Early Years
Dvorák Symphony No. 9 Op. 95 (New World)

Tickets here


Saturday 12th November - Squadronaires Concert

Playing the music of the great Swing Bands including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and others, the program of music includes some of the original Squadronaires music arrangements which have been transcribed by orchestrator Greg Francis, and which have not been played since 1964.

For tickets and other information please visit the UEA Ticket Bookings website.

Saturday 12th November - The Vienna Proms

THE NATIONAL CONCERT ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN, conducted by Greg Francis and featuring THE STRAUSS WALTZERS perform an evening of THE VIENNA PROMS.

A full evening concert concert program recreating the wonderful summer night concerts given in Vienna. The concert opens with the ever popular Die Fledermaus and throughout features a host of Strauss Waltzes and Polkas including The Blue Danube, Vienna Blood, The Merry Widow and Tritsh-Tratsh Polka. The full program is not to be missed and features Strauss and other great composers of the Romantic Period. The concert closes in traditional manner with the rousing Radetzky March.

For tickets please visit theUEA Ticket Bookings website.


Saturday 12 November - Sparkles Craft Fair

For more details see event website.

Sunday 13th November - Vintage Fair, Costume and Textile Association

Over 60 stall holders retailing everything from bags, hats, shoes,costume jewellery and a wonderful range of vintage costumes.
Specialist book dealers and textiles will also be on offer.
Come early and be prepared to spend the day.
Members £1.00 entry
non-members £2.00

Telephone: 01379 641187

Saturday 26th November - Fleamarket

This long time favourite returns to St Andrew's Hall - 9am to 4pm.

Come and explore stall after stall of books, toys, ornaments, collectibles and ephemera.
Admission 80p. Children Free.

Don't miss Norwich's longest running Collectors Fair!

Enquiries to Roger Bell on 01485 541566.

Saturday 26th November - Cloisters Record Fair

A feast of vinyl, cds and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Friday 2nd December - An Evening With Peter Alliss

Peter Alliss was described by Golf Digest as ‘the greatest golf commentator ever’! He is much more modest claiming that he’s a golf commentator only because he is ‘an old player, a lover of the game and a good weaver of stories’.

Peter has been broadcasting continuously for the BBC since 1961and on Friday 2nd December the ‘weaver of stories’ will be at St Andrews Hall with his extraordinary presentation which will include anecdotes, stories, reminiscences and a question and answer section.

Doors 6.45pm - the show starts at 7.30pm

For tickets and further information please visit UEA Ticket Bookings website.

Saturday 3rd December - VIP Record Fair

The big one, with over 50 stands in St Andrew's Hall.

VIP runs an established circuit of shows in the UK. CD's, vinyl, DVDs, memorabilia, books, videos, cassette tapes, posters, T-shirts, programmes, badges, photographs, presentation discs, magazines, artwork, promos, tour jackets, accessories - the world is your oyster with VIP.

For more information visit the website www.vip-24.com/norwich

Saturday 3rd December - PBFA Book Fair

A feast of antiquarian books. A must for any collector or bookworm.

Fair Manager: Des Doy, Topsail Books 01603 708067
Times: Friday - 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
Admission: £1

Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association website.

Sunday 4th December - The Searchers in Concert

Concert starts at 4pm.

In a remarkable career now spanning 5 decades and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away , Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.

For more information visit the UEA Ticket Booking website.

Sunday 4th December - Christmas Nostalgia Fair

THE CLOISTERS FAIR presents A Christmas Nostalgia

The most original Christmas shopping in Norwich! 45 stalls selling all the antiques, collectables and vintage you need to recreate that old-fashioned Christmas you remember from your childhood. Children’s books, toys, games, puzzles, dolls, dolls’ houses, dolls’ clothes, prams, teddies, ephemera, christmas cards and decorations, old-fashioned table settings, linens, lace, cutlery, china, glass, silver, furniture, kitchenalia, beautiful clothes and accessories for dressing up on the day, gorgeous jewellery, original gifts, music, collectables, memorabilia and much more. www.cloistersfair.comBlackfriars Hall, St. Andrew’s Halls, Norwich NR3 1AU

Organic Fair Trade Cafe and Nelson Bar Open

Entry £1 U16 Free


Wednesday 7th December - Eastern Daily Press Festival of Carols

This annual event always sells out so book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets on sale from November. Call Archant on 01603 628311

Friday 9th December - UEA Christmas Concert

UEA Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Conductors –Tom Primrose and Sharon Andrea Choa

Vivaldi - Gloria

Vaughan - Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols

With other festive works by Mathias, Rutter, Tavener.

Concert starts at 7.30pm, doors open 6.45pm

For further information and tickets please contact the UEA Ticket Bookings website.


Saturday 10th December - Norwich Philharmonic Society Concert


NIELSEN Helios Overture
ELGAR Cello Concerto
HOLST Egdon Heath
SIBELIUS Symphony No.5

Bartholomew LaFollette, cello (Elgar)
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Matthew Andrews

Doors open 6.45pm, concert 7.30pm

Tickets from

Prelude Records
25B St Giles Street
Norwich
NR2 1JN

Telephone: 01603 628319

Prelude Records.

For further details visit Norwich Philharmonic Society website.

Saturday 17th December - Cloisters Record Fair

A feast of vinly and cds in The Cloisters.

Tuesday 20th December - Norwich Philharmonic Society Family Christmas Concert

Including CAROLS FOR CHOIR AND AUDIENCE
Norwich Philharmonic Choir and guests
Norfolk Brass and CNS Chamber Choir
conducted by David Dunnett

Doors open 6.45pm, concert 7.30pm

Tickets from

Prelude Records
25B St Giles Street
Norwich
NR2 1JN

Telephone: 01603 628319Prelude Records.

For further details visit Norwich Philharmonic Society website.

Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th December - Music Takeaway

A three day feast of vinyl, cds and memorabilia in The Cloisters.

Sunday 1st January 2012 - Norwich Pops Orchestra

Viennese Favourites

Concert begins at 3pm

Let the Norwich Pops Orchestra whirl you round the dancefloor with classics such as:

The Blue Danube
Swan Lake
Radetsky March
and many more...

Tickets available from

Prelude Records
25B St Giles Street
Norwich
NR2 1JN

Telephone: 01603 628319. Website.