June
27 Jun
Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of […]
28 June
For the opening concert of this year’s Music-next-the-sea chamber music festival, Artistic Director Adam Johnson presents a programme of works for piano and string trio. The beautiful Alwyn ‘Phantasy’ is matched by the Debussy Piano trio and the beethoven Piano Quartet. Debussy Piano Trio in G Alwyn Phantasy for Piano Quartet Beethoven Piano Quartet in […]
29 June
Mathew Wadsworth – Theorbo Highly acclaimed Teorbo and Lute player Mathew Wadsworth returns to Music-next-the-Sea for a lunchtime recital of French and other European composers, set in the magical atmosphere of St. Margaret’s Church. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
29 June
Adam Johnson – Piano For the second evening performance, two of the greatest piano quartets in the repertoire share this programme. The much-loved Mozart Piano Quartet will be in the first half and the monumental Fauré Piano Quartet in the second. Fauré Dolly Suite for Piano Duet Op. 56 Mozart Piano Quartet No. 1 in G […]
30 June
French Finale For the final of ‘Music-next-the-Sea’ 2019 Flautist Dan Watts shares the stage with Bassonist Liz trigg, Soprano Colette Boushell and Adam johnson at the piano. They present a wonderfully varied programme of French masterpieces for solo, duo, trios and culminating in a newly arranged version of the virtuosic ‘Je veux Vivre’ from ‘Romeo […]
July
03 July
Live on stage Following her grandmother’s death, a girl faces the overwhelming task of clearing out the basement. She discovers a series of mysterious tape recordings made by her grandmother. As she hears these tapes for the first time, things start to unravel… Twin Peaks meets Serial in this award-winning New Zealand mystery, which combines […]
05 & 06 July
Film A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years.
08 July
FILM – Presented by Screen Next The Sea Oscar winner 2019 (Best Documentary); An intimate and unflinching portrait of climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to climb the 3,000 ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without a rope. Dirs: Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyl
11 July
2 Episodes of this popular television series followed by a question and answer session with members of the Wells Lifeboat crew. Now in the Clore Community Space, not the Auditorium. 80 seats, unreserved.
12 July
Film Halla, a woman in her forties, declares war on the local aluminium industry to prevent it from disfiguring her country. She risks all she has to protect the highlands of Iceland, but the situation could change with the unexpected arrival of a small orphan in her life
13 July
Film After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe.
14 July
A talk by Professor Richard Cross Richard Cross is the current Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame in the USA. Previously he was the Professor of Medieval Theology at the University of Oxford and Senior Tutor of Oriel College. His most recent book -The Medieval Christian Philosophers – has been widely acclaimed […]
15 July
A special fundraising screening as part of RNLI Wells’ 150th anniversary celebrations. An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger. Based on a true story, a fishing boat goes on one final sword-fishing trip before the winter sets in, despite fierce weather. At series of tragedies take […]
17 & 18 July
Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into Dark Pheonix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.
18 July
A Place to Call Home: Access to housing in north Norfolk; economic, social and cultural implications of recent trends and developments and where local authorities and businesses fit in.
19 July
LIVE MUSIC During 1988 a group of local lifeboat men and friends formed a shanty singing group to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the private sailing and pulling Sheringham lifeboat the ‘Augusta’. They enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to continue. During those first few years as they expanded they welcomed a variety […]
20 July
Film Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.
22 July
After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.
25 July
LIVE by Satellite from London’s West End as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th Birthday season. by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power directed by Sam Mendes The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening. Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell […]
26 & 27 July
The Tempest or Enchanted land by Henry Purcell. A comedy adapted by John Dryden and William D’Avenant from Shakespeare’s comedy, The Tempest. The Yorke Trust’s thrilling production is conducted by award-winning Christopher McMullen-Laird and directed by Jennifer Hamilton. A period instrumental ensemble accompanies the production, led by the outstanding young violinist Conor Gricmanis. The soloists […]
26 & 27 July
When a street urchin finds a lamp with a genie inside, he uses the lamp to turn himself into a prince in order to win the heart of a beautiful princess. But an evil vizier is after the lamp too.
August
3 Aug
Wells Maltings Youth Theatre and Coastal Chorale in conjunction with Wells Carnival present a promenade event at Wells Maltings Directed by Liz Dark and featuring Coastal Chorale Wells Mini Maltsters and Malteezers Wells Street Dance Club Local Singers and Dancers Please note that this is a promenade event across several spaces in The Maltings building
9 & 10 Aug
When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
12 Aug
FILM – Presented by Screen next the sea When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.
15 Aug
Wells As Was: Presentation and exhibition of previously unseen paintings from a private collection of Wells-next-the-Sea by 19th and 20th century local artists.
16 Aug
FILM It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge threat; Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
20 Aug
The acclaimed author talks about her latest book William Simmonds: The Silent Heart of the Arts and Crafts Movement
22 & 23 Aug
FILM “The Queen’s Corgi” is about the adventure of Rex, the British monarchs most beloved dog, who loses track of his mistress and stumbles across clan with dogs of all kinds confronting and fighting each other. During his epic journey to return to the queen, Rex falls in love and discovers his true self.
24 Aug
A fun evening of style, strumming and song from our local – four stringed maestros – with special guests! A fundraising event for local Wells charities and in support of Wells Maltings community activities
26 Aug
Film : Presented by Screen-next-the-Sea Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song – a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.
30 Aug
Film A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fibre-optic cable deal. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Salma Hayek
31 Aug
FAMILY SHOW Bigger, bolder, and more brilliant than before! Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West return to the stage with a brand new marvellous magic show full of crazy capers for the young, old, and everyone in-between! Expect the unexpected, believe the unbelievable, but do not dare miss the unmissable Morgan & West!
31 Aug
FAMILY SHOW Great Scott! Morgan & West bring a magical extravaganza to a millennium near you! Not content with their lot as the nineteenth century’s greatest magic duo, the prestidigitatory pair present a conjuring spectacular to the audiences of the modern day. No future is left unseen and no timeline left unaltered as these temporal […]
September
15 Sep
Hailed as one of the most charismatic and “adventurous” quartets of the British chamber music scene (The Strad), the Villiers Quartet :- James Dickenson (violin) Tamaki Higashi (violin) Carmen Flores (viola) Nicholas Stringfellow (cello) have developed an international reputation as exceptional interpreters of English composers including Elgar, Delius, Fricker, Bush. Programme: Anton Webern – Langsamer […]
19 Sept
Innovation and Landscape: Presentations and discussion on the impact of historical and current innovations in agriculture, commerce, energy and industry on the built environment.
20 - 22 Sept
WELLS FILM FESTIVAL 2019 – Pass to all events Friday 20th- Sunday22nd September KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON LAUGHING Screen-Next-The-Sea with The Maltings
20 Sept
Sponsored by the Golden Fleece Part of the Wells Film Festival 2019 presented by Screen-Next-The-Sea with Wells Maltings True story of a brother and sister from a Norfolk wrestling family who are offered a trial in America for WWE and only one of them is chosen! A heart warming story with great characters, lots of […]
21 Sept
Sponsored by The Globe Inn Part of the Wells Film Festival 2019 presented by Screen-Next-The-Sea with Wells Maltings A group of stuck-in-a-rut guys find camaraderie and self-worth through synchronized swimming! This big-hearted and gentle comedy has great banter and the feel-good factor. Director: Oliver Parker Cast: Rob Brydon, Rupert Graves, Jim Carter, Adeel Akhtar, Jane […]
21 Sept
Sponsored by S.T. Sutton Funeral Directors Part of the Wells Film Festival 2019 presented by Screen-Next-The-Sea with Wells Maltings Very funny British comedy about a funeral going wrong due to LSD pills, a grumpy wheelchair user, a hypochondriac and a shocking surprise guest! Director: Frank Oz Cast: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, Andy Nyman, Ewen Bremner, […]
21 Sept
Sponsored by the Crown Hotel Part of the Wells Film Festival 2019 presented by Screen-Next-The-Sea with Wells Maltings A group of four would-be British terrorists have a secret plan to address the plight of Muslims around the world, but is any of them competent enough to strike a match? This is a smart, pitch black, […]
22 Sept
Sponsored by Hayes & Storr Part of the Wells Film Festival 2019 presented by Screen-Next-The-Sea with Wells Maltings A couple inherit a run-down cinema and its ancient doddering employees, and try to bring it back into popularity and profit. Made in 1957 this is a classic comedy, with a great cast, and reminiscent of our […]
22 Sept
Sponsored by the Bowling Green Part of the Wells Film Festival 2019 presented by Screen-Next-The-Sea with Wells Maltings Alan is the conceited, petty and anal comic creation of Steve Coogan, who gets disastrously involved in a siege at the North Norfolk radio station where he is a DJ. Wonderfully cringe-making and packed with clever gags. […]
26 Sept
Live by Satellite from the National Theatre by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National […]
October
15 Oct
Live Screening Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated production of Turandot, which stars Christine Goerke in the title role of the icy Chinese princess who has renounced all men.
17 Oct
‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’ A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with […]
17 Oct
Holkham Hall: Illustrated presentation/lecture by Christine Hiskey, author of ‘Holkham’ and winner of prestigious EDP/Jarrold East Anglian Book (History and Tradition) Award for 2017.
18 Oct
A talk by Lord Robin Butler Lord Butler of Brockwell KG, GCB, CVO, PC, is the only person to have served five prime ministers as Private Secretary, and Secretary of the Cabinet. He was Head of the Home Civil Service from 1988 to 1998. In this very special event he will talk of his many […]
27 Oct
Bolshoi Ballet Live Via Satellite. Raymonda is betrothed to Jean de Brienne, a gallant knight who pledged to go on a crusade led by the King of Hungary. When her beloved leaves, Abderakhman, a foreign knight, makes a bid for the hand of Raymonda and threatens her fate when she rejects him… Created in the […]
November
02 Nov
Lisette Oropesa stars as the irresistible title character, the tragic beauty who yearns for the finer things in life, in Laurent Pelly’s revealing production. Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves their undoing.
07 Nov
It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all […]
09 Nov
Hui He stars as the devoted geisha who gives everything for the American naval officer, sung by Andrea Carè. Plácido Domingo adds another role to his remarkable repertoire, singing Sharpless for the first time.
17 Nov
Bolshoi Ballet Live via Satellite. On the bazaar square of Andrinopolis, the Pachais struck by the beauty of Medora and tries to buy her, but the lovely young woman is not for sale. As the transaction is about to come to a close, Medora is kidnaped by Conrad, a charming corsair who catches her eye…Bolshoi […]
17 Nov
Hailed as one of the most charismatic and “adventurous” quartets of the British chamber music scene (The Strad), the Villiers Quartet :- James Dickenson (violin) Tamaki Higashi (violin) Carmen Flores (viola) Nicholas Stringfellow (cello) have developed an international reputation as exceptional interpreters of English composers including Elgar, Delius, Fricker, Bush. Programme: Hubert Parry – Quartet […]
21 Nov
Here Comes the Judge: Planning decisions and changes in the built environment; roles of and relationships between planning authorities; roles of civic organizations and citizens in planning processes; resourcing decisions and appeals.
23 Nov
Phelim McDermott returns to the Met with a new staging of Glass’s Akhnaten, originally created by LA Opera, Improbable, and English National Opera, where it premiered, winning the 2017 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production.
29 Nov
by Noël CowardMatthew Warchusdirects Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, […]
December
From 05 Dec
A fEAST Theatre production in association with Wells Maltings Emily’s excited! Tomorrow’s Christmas and there’s an i-pad shaped present under the tree with her name on it. If only she could get to sleep … if only anyone could get to sleep … The problem is, a very wicked man with a very wicked plan […]
12 Dec
We the People: What civic organizations and individuals have done and are doing to change and protect the built environment. Examples from Friends of North Norfolk, Norwich Society and Council for the Preservation of Rural England.
19 Dec
Bolshoi Ballet ENCORE. The Bolshoi stage shares its majesticvision of Hoffman’s tale, taking audiences of all ages on a magical journey through a world of enchantment.On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle […]