January
30 Jan
Recorded live on Stage. Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical and it was filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal in the heart of London’s West End. Director: […]
February
1 Feb
A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. Everyone has a motive. No one has a clue. Any of them could have done it. Nothing brings a family together like murder. A Rian Johnson whodunit. Director: Rian Johnson Writer: Rian Johnson Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas
01 Feb
Part of the Community Open Day The January blues cure. After their sell out debut in our opening season in 2018, local blues, boogie and swing band Shoo The Moon returns with the ultimate cure for the January blues. In the relaxed party setting of our Clore Studio let down your hair and throw some […]
07 Feb
Present Laughter by Noël Coward Matthew Warchus directs 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 […]
8 Feb
Live The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess returns to the Met for the first time since 1990, in a new co-production with English National Opera and Dutch National Opera, hailed as a triumph at its premiere in London earlier this year.
10 Feb
Presented by Screen-next-the-Sea A hard up delivery driver and his wife struggle to get by : Ken Loach’s expose of the gig economy. Dir : Ken Loach Cast : Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone
12 Feb
Award-winning saxophonist Julian Argüelles plays a unique mix of exciting contemporary jazz infused with Spanish rhythms, South African grooves and classical touches. Julian Argüelles- band leader, saxes; Ivo Neame – piano; Conor Chaplin- double bass; James Maddren – drums
14 & 15 Feb
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. Director: Greta Gerwig Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet
16 Feb
Formed in 1996 by renowned violist and local Norfolk resident Virginia Slater, Covent Garden Consort has drawn its talent from some of the country’s finest chamber musicians. Programme includes Schubert – Piano Quintet in A major ‘The Trout’; Schumann- Piano Quartet in E flat major; Kreisler – Praeludium and Allegro
18 & 19 Feb
An immersive comedy about the end of life. The great magician, Philip Winterbottom, cordially requests your presence for his final act. Sadly, he’s dead. So he won’t be there. But he’s left his son and assistant very clear instructions for his memorial. Join Philip’s family and friends for one final disappearing act.
20 Feb
Broadcast live from London’s west End James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac. Fierce with pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all – if only he could win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big problem: he has […]
20 Feb
Barley to Beer with Teddy Maufe. Biology, history and geography of growing and marketing barley. Maltings. Norfolk brewing past, present and future. Tastings.
21 Feb
A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Director: Tom Hooper Stars: Idris Elba, Francesca Hayward, Taylor SwiftFri 21
23 Feb
Live from Moscow Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious swan-woman by the lake, Odette, and is captivated by her. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. A technically challenging masterpiece filled with vibrant emotion, one of the audience’s favourites. Tchaikovsky’s essential […]
24 Feb
The first of this year’s ‘Film Noir’ themed films. Hitchcock’s brilliantly crafted wartime spy drama with Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant as star crossed lovers. Dir : Alfred Hitchcock Cast : Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, Claude Rains
28 Feb
Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes. Director: Bill Condon Stars: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey
29 Feb
Live from the Met In the Met’s first-ever performances of Agrippina, Handel’s satire of sex and power politics, Sir David McVicar reconceives a production evoking a scandalous world in which the Roman Empire never fell but simply kept going right up to the present. Joyce DiDonato stars as the power-hungry empress.
March
6 Mar
Two men, one piano and a challenge – to entertain and amuse! Local musicians Matthew Preston and Benjamin Howell bring their unique brand of piano hi-jinks and humour to our Kiln Room. Where Victor Borge rubs shoulders with Flanders and Swann, whilst Noel Coward serves the drinks. Don’t miss this very special Wells treat.
7 Mar
A group of women decide to take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.
9 Mar
Presented by Screen-next-the-Sea Tension rises to breaking point in a Cornish village when the local inhabitants are crowded out by tourists. Dir : Mark Jenkin Cast : Ed Rowe, Mary Woodvine, Giles King
11 Mar
Two of the country’s finest trombonists get together to bring you a jazz concert packed with virtuosity, invention and humour. Great friends for many years, these two giants of the trombone with their exciting rhythm section just have to be heard.
13 Mar
Calling all Hendrix, Clapton & Cream fans – VOODOO ROOM is the show for you! After 2018’s sell out, we welcome back this stunning power trio for an incredible live show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks – simply great music played by great musicians!
14 Mar
Live from the Met For the first time at the Met, Sir Bryn Terfel sings the role of the mysterious Dutchman, condemned to roam the seas for eternity, with Anja Kampe as the devoted Senta, whose love can set him free.
15 Mar
A sublime afternoon with London born Milly Forrest in her Wells Maltings debut. Milly graduated from the Royal College of Music in July, making her debut in China with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and with forthcoming engagements with ENO and Garsington Opera. Programme includes pieces by Handel, Strauss, Smetena and Poulenc.
19 Mar
On the hoof with Arthur Howell. Rearing, producing and marketing cattle, sheep and pigs. Marketing. Norfolk heritage recipes for beef, lamp, venison and pork.
20 Mar
Author and musician Jon Lawrence, made waves recently with his remarkable 500k trek over five deserts, over five continents for Charity. Talking candidly all about his adventures and mishaps on the way, Jon Lawrence’s one-man show includes new, original music and footage from his treks, in a beautiful show that is poignant, yet amusing. Good […]
21 Mar
Fresh from the rigours of BBC TV’s Escape to the Country and Countryfile, the irrepressible Jules Hudson parks up his Land Rover, kicks off his boots and settles down in the convivial surroundings of Wells Maltings to while away a couple of hours in your company. Hosted by Simon Daykin, we open the five bar […]
23 Mar
Presented by Screen-next-the-Sea A brilliant parable about social class and greed, in which the wealthy Park family form an uneasy interdependent relationship with the impoverished Kim clan. Dir : Bong Joon-ho Cast : Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo
27 Mar
Two young British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldier’s brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.
28 Mar
Live on screen With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein. Kinky Boots the musical stars the original west end leads, Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly. Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – […]
29 Mar
The star-crossed lovers’ tragic fate inspired Prokofiev a remarkable cinematic score, from the delicate theme of Juliet to the ominous Dance of the Knights. Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight. The Bolshoi Ballet dances with passion the most […]
April
2 Apr
Patrick Monahan: Started From The Bottom, Now l’m Here Smart and funny observations on a new found, middle class lifestyle through the prism of poor, immigrant roots. The One Show (BBC) ‘Rip roaringly funny…..fun!’ ★★★★★ One4Review, ‘Hilarious’ Three Weeks ★★★★★
3 & 4 Apr
fEAST Theatre company Back again by popular demand with its original cast, Rob Johns much loved play sets off on its third regional tour. Set in 1912, the Canada Boys is based on the true story of a group of workers at J & J Colman.
11 Apr
Live from the Met Sir David McVicar’s bold staging of Puccini’s operatic thriller returns with star soprano Anna Netrebko as the passionate title diva, opposite Brian Jagde as her lover, the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi
13 Apr
A group of aging Jamaican reggae musicians reunite to record an acoustic album, drawing comparisons with Buena Vista Social Club. Dir : Peter Webber
16 Apr
Dairy delights with Catherine Temple. History, geography and chemistry of milk and cheese production in North Norfolk. Processing and marketing. Sampling.
18 Apr
A physician discovers that he can talk to animals. Director: Stephen Gaghan Writers: Stephen Gaghan (screenplay), Hugh Lofting Stars: Tom Holland, Rami Malek, Robert Downey Jr.
18 Apr
After their sell out appearance at Wells Maltings in 2019, Floyd in the Flesh returns to astonish audiences with the musicianship, visual mastery and atmosphere of the rock masters Pink Floyd.
19 Apr
Live from Moscow This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond. Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty […]
23 Apr
Recorded live from the Globe Theatre in London. Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound in a brand-new production of Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the ‘Merry Wives’ quickly cotton on to his tricks and […]
24 Apr
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must […]
26 Apr
We are delighted to bring you two of this renowned ensemble’s performers, in a special cello and piano recital just for us. Programme to include : Vivaldi – Cello sonata in Bb Rachmaninov – Cello sonata in G minor Arthur Benjamin – Spirituals Mozart – Fantasy for piano in D minor
27 Apr
Presented by Screen-next-the-Sea The gripping true story of one public servant’s battle to uncover activities of the CIA post 9/11 which those in power sought to cover up.
30 Apr
THE ROARING GIRLS presents Beach Body Ready, an hilarious look at body image in a world of pressures and contradictions. Shaving? Tanning? Overexercising? Cabbage-Souping? Starving? Don’t bother, we’re not. Grab your pals and your biscuits and watch Beach Body Ready! Join The Roaring Girls for a defiantly feel good show which sticks two fingers up […]
May
9 May
Live from the Met Donizetti’s drama, focused on the political and personal rivalry between two queens, returns to the Met with Diana Damrau as the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots, and Jamie Barton as her rival, Queen Elizabeth I.
15 May
An Evening of Soul Classics Playing the songs of – Aretha Franklin – The Four Tops – The Supremes – The Temptations – Etta James – The Isley Brothers – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – James Brown – Ike & Tina Turner – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
21 May
Broadcast live from the National Theatre in London One life in the hands of 12 women. Rural Suffolk in England , 1759. As the country waits for Halley’s comet, a young woman is sentenced to hang for a heinous murder. When she claims to be pregnant, a jury of 12 matrons are taken from their […]