Norwich is known as the capital of East Anglia, and as a cultural centre it is firmly on the map. Theatre venues to choose from include The Maddermarket, Norwich Playhouse, Sewell Barn, the Theatre Royal and UEA’s Studio Theatre. Elsewhere there are the eclectic offerings of Norwich Arts Centre, Cinema City and the unique Puppet Theatre. Norwich also has a highly acclaimed orchestra, the Britten Sinfonia.Numerous museums and galleries provide opportunities to take in fine art, treasures from the past and contemporary ideas. To name a few examples, the Castle Museum holds the distinctive 19th century landscapes of the Norwich School of painters, while the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts has treasures from many civilisations and work by some of the most influential artists of modern times. The Norwich Gallery shows a changing programme of work by living artists, designers and crafts makers connected with the Norwich School of Art and Design.The twin monuments of the Norman castle and cathedral are reminders of the rich heritage that Norwich embodies today. The city still has over 30 flint-built medieval churches - more than London, Bristol and York combined! Virtually every street tells a historical story, and you’ll find many fine examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture.Norwich is also a city of festivals, with themes as diverse as drama, music, film, animation, comedy, food, beer and the Lord Mayor’s celebrations each July.
For more information please see http://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/arts-and-culture.aspx
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