Tales of Theatre

"Who knows how many unlived dreams there are in this space?" - In our final episode of the series, Helen Wells discusses the human and physical connection that is felt during a class or workshop.

Tales of Theatre is part of Norwich Theatre’s Creative Community Recovery Programme, which has been made possible thanks to the generosity of donations through our Coronavirus Crisis Appeal, as well as grants from the Norfolk Community Foundation and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.

"Theatre, like life, is a rollercoaster of emotions. Full of ups and downs, revelations and surprises." - Barbara Stackwood explores all the different moving parts behind the scenes that complete the experience of live performance.

Tales of Theatre is part of Norwich Theatre’s Creative Community Recovery Programme, which has been made possible thanks to the generosity of donations through our Coronavirus Crisis Appeal, as well as grants from the Norfolk Community Foundation and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.

"The spectacle and sense of occasion in the Theatre Royal was second to none." - Getting done up to the nines and taking your seat, Rupert Mallin remembers the first time he visited the theatre in Norwich.

Tales of Theatre is part of Norwich Theatre’s Creative Community Recovery Programme, which has been made possible thanks to the generosity of donations through our Coronavirus Crisis Appeal, as well as grants from the Norfolk Community Foundation and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.

"You can feel, even smell the waiting anticipation of the audience. Then, it happens." - Through the eyes of a steward, Esme Staniforth tells the story of each exciting moment ahead of the opening curtain call and why she loves to volunteer for the theatre.

Tales of Theatre is part of Norwich Theatre’s Creative Community Recovery Programme, which has been made possible thanks to the generosity of donations through our Coronavirus Crisis Appeal, as well as grants from the Norfolk Community Foundation and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.

“You get to see others shine in a way that they would have never thought possible.” - Jonathan Wainwright regularly attends performing arts sessions at The Maddermarket Theatre and at Norwich Theatre. In this tale, Jonathan asks why workshops & classes are so important to our wellbeing and explores the power and inspiration they can provide to ordinary people.

Tales of Theatre is part of Norwich Theatre’s Creative Community Recovery Programme, which has been made possible thanks to the generosity of donations through our Coronavirus Crisis Appeal, as well as grants from the Norfolk Community Foundation and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.

“Coats off, chairs creak, rustle of chocolates… An electric buzz.” - What sights and sounds remind you of the theatre? Helen Wells tells the tale of her very first visit to the Opera, watching Gloriana by Benjamin Britten. Helen reflects on her feelings towards the character of Queen Elizabeth and how the performance resonated with her own life, in a style reminiscent of Alan Bennett.

Tales of Theatre is an original podcast from Norwich Theatre and is part of the Creative Community Recovery Programme. This project has been made possible thanks to the generosity of donations through our Coronavirus Crisis Appeal, as well as grants from the Norfolk Community Foundation and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.