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| Days Out |
Where to ring in the festive season
 Over twelve days this Christmas, Norwich will be the place to visit. A host of city shops, organisations and performers have come together to present NorwiChristmas, the city's annual festive fair.
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 Animal magic to cheer winter months
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Book now for festive fun
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Fifty Christmas trees for charity
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Get your festive skates on
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Indulge in a sweet treat
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Go indoors to banish the blues
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A glimpse behind historic doors
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Come in, the water's lovely
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On the Segway starting grid
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Keeping an ear to the streets
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| Film |
Review: This week's film releases
 The Hollywood maxim of never working with kids or animals doesn't hold true for the makers of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - ****, who clearly understand the benefits of ramping up the critter quota. Plus: Transporter 3 - **, Lakeview Terrace - ***, Hunger - *****
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Local sights in Hollywood drama
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Brideshead revitalised
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History and culture at Cinema City
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Cinematic lure of our beaches
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Making cinematic sweet music
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Invasion of the superhero films
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| Music |
Interview: The Futureheads
 The Futureheads flew to stardom with their catchy brand of punk-pop, only be dropped by their record label. Now they're back with their own label, a new album and a gig in Norwich. ROB GARRATT spoke to guitarist Ross Millard.
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Lily announces UEA date
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Boy George headlines 80s pop party
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Interview: CheekyCheeky & The Nosebleeds
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Interview: Todd Rundgren
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Interview: Wreckless Eric
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Charity label boost for city bands
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Interview: Dionne Warwick
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Interview: Justin Hawkins
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Last chance to see skiffle kid Albert Cooper
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Interview: Hazel O'Connor
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| Comedy |
Interview: Jerry Sadowitz
 Magician and comedian Jerry Sadowitz wants to be billed as 'the most offensive comedian in the world'. But as he prepares to return to Norwich for a special one-off show, ABIGAIL SALTMARSH finds him on his best behaviour.
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John Shuttleworth is nice in the East
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Interview: Simon Day
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Interview: Chris Cox
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Delivering the word of God (abridged)
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Interview: Mitch Benn
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Camp quartet promise high jinks
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Interview: Danny Bhoy
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Interview: Tim Minchin
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Biggest laughs yet at festival
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Puppetry that comes X-rated
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| Theatre |
Return of the Mummer's
 Mummers' plays are one of England's strangest and most resilient midwinter traditions. Now a new live show visiting Norwich aims to breathe new life into our largely forgotten festive pagan origins. SIMON PARKIN reports.
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In the mood to get Footloose
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New Season: Theatre Royal
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The RSC's Romeo & Juliet
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Bringing school kids to the Bard
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Show that will melt your heart
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Snow forecast for Theatre Royal
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Twist in tale for theatre director
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Dancing in the blind spot
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A dazzling circus spectacle
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Embracing theatre's cutting edge
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| Art |
Winners turn lenses on heritage icons
 Judges have chosen the the winners of a new competition launched to showcase photographic talent and capture the essence of some of Norwich's most iconic buildings.
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Susan's solo show
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See your photos exhibited
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Studios open their doors
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Artist's work to be published
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Preview: Aurora 2008
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Poetry project flushed with success
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Portrait: Bruer Tidman
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Table of welcome at Norwich 20
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Spray-can artists make their mark
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Second thoughts on the brain?
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Eating Out |
Norwich: Pantry Restaurant
 Recently revamped and currently busier than ever in the festive rush, Jarrold's third floor restaurant features some of the region's best produce. SIMON PARKIN paid a visit.
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Holt: The Pigs
 With a top pedigree, country charm and some wonderful food, you would be mad to turn your nose up at The Pigs. STACIA BRIGGS samples porcine perfection.
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Eating Out main page
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| Bar Spy |
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Singing the praises of the Birdcage
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New venture tribute to Rumsey
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Toasting a unique history
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Kings' court, a hidden gem
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Eating Out main page - with Bar Spy
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