Events in 2008


January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Below you will find details on a number of events in and around Sheringham. Please click a month if you would like to see what is taking place then.



Sheringham Markets


Sheringham runs a market in the main Car Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round. The market offers a wide range of stalls and is located next to the station for the North Norfolk Railway.






January


February


March


April

7th April - 5th May : Art Exhibition at the Little Theatre

Students from Paston College will be exhibiting paintings, sculpture, photographs and textiles. There will also be work from students at Sheringham High School who have been working on a theme that involves studying their environment, resulting in paintings, watercolours and mixed media works. Open to all

12th April : Songs from the Shows

This locally-based trio have delighted audiences across East Anglia, and are very pleased to return to Sheringham Little Theatre to bring you an eclectic mix of songs from many of your favourite West End and Broadway shows, past and present. The show starts at 7.30pm and ticket cost £9.50. Please contact the Sheringham Little Theatre for booking information.

19th April : Dance for Life

The British Red Cross is dedicated to bringing schools, youth groups and dance groups throughout its local communities together in a celebration of youth dance and aims to make dance accessible to all young people aged 7-17 regardless of their ability. Young performers can enjoy dancing their socks off whilst raising money for the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Tickets cost £6.00 (£4.00 for students) and Under 16s Free. Please call 01962 866833 for further details.



May

6th - 31st May : Norfolk Contrasting Views

Gill Baguley - This exhibition has allowed the artist to undertake two separate journeys that are linked with one idea. Alongside representational paintings of well loved views of the local environment are images inspired by concerns about the changes caused by erosion, population explosion and pollution. It is a journey of dreams and of imagination, a nostalgic record and a fantasy of the creative spirit. The exhibition takes place at the Little Theatre, open to all.

24th May : Flamenco at the Little Theatre

The fiercest expression of the human spirit ever devised. The Flamenco Express policy is simply to obtain the best flamenco performers available, give them total artistic freedom and present them to international audiences. The result is an amazing diversity of artistic voices all committed to delivering their own view of the world, in their own unique way, according to how they feel at the time, with the music their ancestors have forged over hundreds of years - flamenco. Which means that every show is special.
The show starts at 8.30pm and tickets cost £14.00. Please contact the Sheringham Little Theatre for booking information.



June

2nd June - 5th July : A Personal View

Paul Damen - A retired teacher of photography, now undertakes commercial commissions and produce personal work largely based on landscape themes. He enjoy investigating intimate details as well as creating a personal response to the environment. His work employs digital, conventional darkroom, and sun printing techniques. The exhibition takes place at the Little Theatre.

21st June : The Secret Garden

This afternoon starts at 2.30pm and will let children take part in the story of The Secret Garden. This magical story of hidden places, personal secrets, revelation and transformation is one of the finest children's stories ever written. During the light hearted half hour rehearsal some children are chosen and rehearsed into their parts while the rest of the audience is taught four chorus songs. With the children costumed in the interval the show, lasting one hour, runs seamlessly with everyone taking part as rehearsed.
Suitable for ages 5 years + . Tickets £6.00 (under 16s  £5.50). Please contact the Sheringham Little Theatre for booking information.



July

2nd July : Twelfth Night

Girl dresses up as a boy, meets boy and falls in love with him. Boy sends girl-dressed-as-a-boy to woo the girl he fancies. Girl falls in love with girl-dressed-as-a-boy. Confused? You will be when girl-dressed-as-a-boy’s twin brother shows up. Oh yes and in this production, all male parts are taken by women and female parts by men.
Best of all, in a unique collaboration, the music for Far East’s production of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy will be specially written and performed live by Norfolk’s finest indy rock band The S#arps.
The performance starts at 19.30 and tickets cost £7.00 (students £4.00). Please contact the Sheringham Little Theatre for booking information.

20th July : Family Summer Party with the Lee Vasey Big Band and the Vintage Hot Orchestra at Mannington Hall

Lord and Lady Walpole, in association with Sheringham Little Theatre Society, presents The Little Theatre Summer Party in the beautiful grounds of Mannington Hall.

Bring family and friends of all ages for a picnic and relax to the classic goodtime jazz of The Vintage Hot Orchestra.

Gates open at 4pm and tickets cost £12 (under 16s free). Please contact the Sheringham Little Theatre for booking information.



August

2nd August to 10th August: Sheringham Carnival Week

There will be a full week of events for Sheringham Carnival. The Parade will take place on Wednesday 6th August where you will be able to see the Carnival Queen and her escorts. There will also be a Illuminated procession and Fireworks on Sunday 10th August.

3rd - 7th August : Summer Musical Theatre Course at Wolterton Hall

Once again PDM Entertainments present a 5-day intensive course for 8-18 year olds covering the three disciplines of musical theatre: Acting, Singing and Dancing. This daily course culminates in a workshop production. The courses run from 10.00 - 16.00. Please call 01787 370406 for further details.



September

1st Sept - 4th Oct : Norfolk Coast Light &  Life

Karen Rowlands - Oil paintings of the Norfolk Coast; the landscape, the people and the wildlife. Detailed paintings of a variety of subjects each painted with a fascination for the play of light, enjoyment of the richness and vitality of colour in enhancing the atmosphere and a desire to bring each subject to life. The exhibition takes place at the Little Theatre, open to all.

20th September : Keith Skipper and the Press Gang

Celebrating 40 years of Break, and now Keith Skipper and the Press Gang, on the last lap of a 25-year adventure, are delighted to lend more support in the charity's home town.
"It's lovely to have a perfect excuse for this farewell fling at the Little Theatre. Several of us have been on stage here before, but this is bound to be a truly emotional experience ... especially for an old trouper like me from Cromer" says Keith.
The show starts at 19.30 and tickets cost £20.00 (including wine). Please contact the Sheringham Little Theatre for booking information.



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Book your stay

If you are visiting Sheringham to attend the Carnival, or other events, please take a look at the accommodation on offer in our Directory Pages to book your stay.

Here you will find a selection of available accommodation in and around the Sheringham area.






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