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Norfolk and Norwich Festival

Friday, May 11 to Saturday, May 26 2012
The international festival for the East of England

For 16 days in May, Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents a busy programme of international theatre, circus, dance, music and visual arts from across the globe. From a celebration of all local people in 100% Norfolk, via a performance by one of the world's leading violinists, Nigel Kennedy, through to a thrilling modern but Edwardiana-inspired circus - it's all happening in Norwich and Norfolk.

See the full programme at www.nnfestival.org.uk, or take a look at some of this year's highlights:

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100% Norfolk

A show about the population of Norfolk... starring the population of Norfolk

An illuminating and uplifting celebration of our county and our people, 100% Norfolk promises to be one of the highlight shows of the 2012 Festival. With a cast of 100 people from across Norfolk, the aim is to make it as statistically representative as possible of the county's total population of 862,000. For example, with 51%of the county's population being female, we need to find 51 women and girls to take part. Other criteria will include age, location and place of birth.

Interweaving personal stories with revealing insights into what it's like to live in Norfolk in 2012, 100% Norfolk is a must-see for anyone who loves the place they call home.

 

Spira Mirabilis

Comprising some of the best young professional musicians from around the world, Spira mirabilis perform without a conductor in the spirit of an enlarged chamber group. The group has a particular affinity with Beethoven, here focusing on the much-loved 6th Symphony. The concert will be introduced from the stage, and the group will gather with the audience afterwards to answer questions about their unique style of music-making.

 

 

Le Grand C

The visceral thrill of modern circus set amid the evocative Edwardiana of the UK's last surviving circus building: Compagnie XY's performances at the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome promise a memorable experience in a 360-degree alternative universe of acrobatics, dance, music and human pyramids.

 

 

Get your tickets!

Don't miss out on some of the events of the year - get your tickets now! Call the Festival Box Office tel. 01603 766400 or book online at www.nnfestival.org.uk.

Norfolk & Norwich Festival 12 is funded by Arts Council England, Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council and the generous support of sponsors and donors.