At Norwich Theatre, we believe in the power of community and creativity. Since 2020, we’ve been honoured to be a Theatre of Sanctuary, a welcoming space of support, safety, and hospitality for refugees and those seeking sanctuary. As part of the wider City of Sanctuary UK network, we believe in the power of creativity to foster inclusion, working closely with fantastic partners like Norwich City Council and New Routes.
Next week, we will be joining many local organisations of sanctuary for Norwich’s Refugee Week (16 – 22 Jun) programme and have some fantastic events to explore:
Exhibition: A Theatre of Sanctuary | 19 – 22 Jun | Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Discover more about our impactful work as a Theatre of Sanctuary. This exhibition showcases projects developed in collaboration with refugee communities and our partnerships with local organisations that support people seeking sanctuary in our city.
The exhibition features:
- Being Migrant & Cultural Music Celebrations illustrations by Rose Feather – Artistic representations of two Norwich Theatre projects from 2024, Being Migrant and Cultural Celebrations. Being Migrant brought together new theatre makers to exchange global theatre traditions, while Cultural Music Celebrations saw over 150 refugees and sanctuary seekers in Norwich and Diss co-create vibrant musical events.
- Migration Patterns: Cyanotypes from our Migration Matters group, 2023 – An exploration of creative identity through faces and stories that inspire understanding and compassion.
- Migration Patterns: Film, 2023 – A short film by our Theatre of Sanctuary Theatre Makers exploring themes of climate and migration.
- We Who Believe in Freedom’– soundscape: A powerful soundscape created in 2024 by the Women’s Group People from Abroad Team, Norwich, and Samia Malik, translating words of empowerment into various languages.
The exhibition is free, and you’re welcome to drop in.
Fremont | 19 Jun | Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Don’t miss this moving and hilarious comedy-drama starring Anaita Wali Zada and Jeremy Allen White. Fremont tells the story of Donya, a young Afghan translator now working in a fortune cookie factory, as she battles guilt and her desire to rebuild her life. In a unique attempt to connect with the world, she sends an unconventional message through a fortune cookie.
This film screening is free, but you will need to book.
Explore & Make a Difference
Want to see more of what Norwich Refugee Week has to offer across the city? Find the full programme here:
Inspired to help? Refugees at Home, a UK charity that connects hosts with spare rooms to refugees and people seeking asylum, is seeking more volunteer hosts in Norwich. If you have a spare room, consider joining their incredible network: Refugees at Home: Get Involved.
