From family-friendly Easter activities to a hit musical, these are some of the biggest and best Norfolk events happening in April 2024.
1. Pirates Live!, Great Yarmouth
Where: Hippodrome Circus, St George's Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EU
When: Until April 14
Price: Children: £14-£18, concessions: £20-£28, adults: £22-£30, hippodromecircus.com or call 01493 738877
Set on Snake Island, comedy duo Jack Jay and Johnny Mac race against evil pirate Captain Blackeye to lift the curse on ancient treasure.
There will also be an international cast of circus acts and the centrepiece of the staging is a huge 40-foot galleon.
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2. Peter Rabbit Word Trail, Norwich
Where: Chantry Place, Norwich, NR1 3SH
When: Until April 14 during centre opening hours
Price: Free
This free trail is a collaboration between Chantry Place and Wymondham-based Orchard Toys, who recently launched The World of Peter Rabbit collection.
Pick up a booklet from Langleys or The Works on the lower ground floor and collect letters around the centre, with the chance to win a bundle of prizes.
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3. Jesus Christ Superstar, Norwich
Where: Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
When: April 8-13
Price: From £41.50, norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 630000
Featuring music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this reimagined production, first performed at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London, won an Olivier Award in 2017 for best musical revival.
The show is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas, and Ian McIntosh stars in the title role.
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4. Norfolk Makers Festival, Norwich
Where: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
When: April 13-21
Price: Free, some paid-for ticketed events, norfolkmakersfestival.co.uk
The Forum will be packed with artists, artisans and crafters, who will be giving live demonstrations and offering visitors the chance to have a go at activities for free.
Alongside this are ticketed workshops led by local makers, where you can learn how to spin, crochet, print, draw, make jewellery and much more.
5. Wymondham Spring Arts Festival, Wymondham
Where: Various venues in Wymondham
When: April 20-May 6
Price: Various with some free entry events, see the full programme at wymondhammagazine.co.uk/springartsfestival
The first Wymondham Spring Arts Festival takes play in April and May and the full programme has now been announced.
Highlights include the Wymondham Players' run of Noël Coward's Waiting in the Wings (April 24-27) and the Creative Wymondham Arts and Crafts Fair (May 4) - both in the Central Hall.
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6. Antony Gormley’s Time Horizon, Houghton
Where: Houghton Hall & Gardens, Houghton, PE31 6TY
When: Select dates from April 21-October 31
Price: Adults: £22 online at houghtonhall.com or £24 at the gate, students: £10, ages 18 and under: free
Time Horizon, one of Antony Gormley’s most spectacular large-scale installations, will be shown across the grounds and through the house at Houghton Hall.
It is the first time the work will be staged in the UK and it features 100 life-sized sculptures.
7. East Anglian Game and Country Fair, Euston near Thetford
Where: Euston Hall Estate, Euston, Thetford, IP24 2QH
When: April 27-28, 8am-6pm
Price: Advance day tickets - adults (17+): £21, children (5-16): £8, family (two adults, two children): £55 (all plus fees and more on the gate), camping weekend tickets also available, book at ukgamefair.co.uk
Just across the county border, the East Anglian Game and Country Fair returns to Euston Hall, near Thetford, this spring.
The annual two-day event will feature main area displays, from motorcycle stunts to a dog and duck show, cookery demonstrations, live music and much more.
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