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14 FESTIVALS AND ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALS AND ENTERTAINMENT Visitors to West Norfolk will find an outstanding range of regular entertainment venues as well as a host of popular festivals and events. In King’s Lynn, the Corn Exchange situated in Tuesday Market Place offers a sparkling programme of live entertainment, including opera, ballet, concerts, comedy, pantomime and children’s shows. At the King’s Lynn Arts Centre the 15th century Guildhall of St George, provides a venue for theatre, music, dance, drama and films presented by local groups and organisations. The complex also features four galleries hosting visual art displays and workshops. Box office for both venues: 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk www.kingslynnarts.co.uk Also in King’s Lynn, the Majestic Cinema, a classic Victorian-style cinema screens films to cater to all tastes. At Hunstanton, the Princess Theatre provides a range of entertainment throughout the year including live theatre shows during the summer. Other regular entertainment venues include Westacre Theatre, Searles Leisure Resort in Hunstanton, and Downham Market Town Hall. Also watch out for details of special open-air theatre performances (see page 16 for details). King’s Lynn Festival 17-30 July King’s Lynn is justly proud of being recognised as a ‘Festival Town’. Taking place in the heart of this historic town, an impressive range of festivals feature a fine selection of music, performance and literary events throughout the year. The 61st King’s Lynn Festival will maintain the tradition of featuring internationally famous orchestras, singers, musicians, and favourites from the worlds of classical music, jazz, folk and literature in a wide-ranging programme. Big names who have delighted audiences in recent years include Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Lesley Garrett, flautist James Galway, historians David Starkey and Michael Wood, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and numerous national and international orchestras. Throughout the year King's Lynn Festival also presents a series of lectures in association with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and a ‘Three Seasons’ series of concerts and recitals featuring chamber orchestras, distinguished soloists and rising stars from the classical music world. Details: 01553 767557 or visit www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk Preliminary programme available in January. Full brochure available in May. Festival Too 25 June, 1, 2, 8 & 9 July Festival Too traditionally begins with a spectacular firework display, which heralds three weekends of exciting entertainment featuring pop and rock stars, top-rate tribute bands and the best of local talent. Now in its 26th year, huge crowds have packed the Tuesday Market Place in recent times to welcome The Human League, Suzi Quatro, Atomic Kitten, Toyah Wilcox, the Stranglers and Lemar. In addition, a variety of daytime street entertainment in the town centre provides fun for all the family. Still one of Europe’s largest FREE festivals, Festival Too is organised with sponsorship and support from local organisations. Details: 01485 517928 or visit www.festivaltoo.co.uk King’s Lynn Fiction and Poetry Festivals 11-13 March & 23-25 September Continuing the festival theme, the annual King’s Lynn Fiction Festival takes place 11–13 March 2011 and the yearly King’s Lynn Poetry Festival is 23-25 September 2011, ensuring that King’s Lynn has something to offer festival goers all year. At each of these festivals, up to a dozen writers of national and international reputation read, discuss works and mingle with the audience. Visit www.lynnlitfests.com for more details.
West Norfolk boasts a range of festivals throughout the year. As well as the highlights below, see page 16 for details of the Downham Market Festival, Lavender Festival, Hunstanton Kite Festival, Old Hunstanton Flower Festival, and many more. Lifestyles Festival, Hunstanton 15-17 July Check out all things extreme at the 2011 Lifestyles festival in Hunstanton, featuring the BKSA National Freestyle Kite Surfing Championships and the UKWSA National Slalom and Freestyle Windsurfing Championships. ‘Come and have a go’ at a kite surfing, skateboarding, inline skating, climbing, BMX or art workshop. Watch the break-dance demos and listen to some great live music on Hunstanton’s sea front. Visit www.lifestylesfestival.co.uk Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts May and June Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts is an annual celebration of the arts including dance, drama, public speaking, music of all kinds and much more. It takes place over the months of May and June. For details telephone 01485 532610 Downham Market Water Festival 14 August Watch the fun-filled action from the riverbank as local teams compete in the dragon boat racing. With stalls and crafts on the green, a fun fair and refreshments the annual water festival is a great family day out. For details telephone 01366 387770 North Norfolk Music Festival 31 August -11 September The 7th North Norfolk Music Festival features an array of chamber music concerts held in beautiful churches at South Creake and Burnham Norton. Artists appearing include singers Nelly Miricioiu, Katherine Broderick, Helena Juntunen and Ronan Collett. Musicians include pianists Simon Lepper, Melvyn Tan and Tom Poster, the Sacconi String Quartet, the Finzi String Quartet, The Doric Quartet, and guitarist Gary Ryan. Visit www.northnorfolkmusicfestival.com for full programme. Box Office 01328 730357 photo: Eastern Daily Press www.visitwestnorfolk.com 15 Festivals around West Norfolk Carnival Time Not to be missed is the Downham Market Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, and the Hunstanton Carnival on Sunday 26th June, both guaranteed fun for the family. For details of other festival and arts events in West Norfolk see page 16. For information about arts venues, festivals, exhibitions and creative short breaks visit www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/arts
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