The Color Purple
The Award-Winning The Color Purple Comes to Norwich
01 Nov - 05 Nov
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“A musical with heart, spirit and soul” The Guardian
“A glorious, immensely moving celebration of triumph over adversity” The Stage
Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple tells the story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world.
Winner of Best Regional Production (whatsonstage awards), the critically acclaimed Made at Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome production is a moving and soul-raising family chronicle set in racially divided southern America in the 1900s. As the years go by, abused and oppressed Celie becomes resigned to her unfortunate lot in life, but when her friendship with fiercely independent Sofia and love affair with glamourous singer Shug start to shake things up, she begins to question her world; and understand that there must be more to life.
With a profoundly evocative score by Grammy award-winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this landmark musical celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.
Important information
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including an interval)
Age recommendation: 14+
On sale dates
Tue 22 Feb, 10.00am: Gold Friends and Corporates
Wed 23 Feb, 10.00am: Friends
Fri 25 Feb, 10.00am: Public
Please note that this production contains themes of rape, abuse and incest, with overt racism and sexism.
Friends £2 OFF Bands A-D (all perfs)
U18s & Students £5 OFF Band A-C (Eves Excluding Sat)
Schools £10 Tickets (Weekday Matinee)
Groups Mon – Thu (Groups of 20 or more 10% off)
Groups of 40 or more 20% off, Groups of 80 or more25% off)
Access performances
Audio Described: Thu 3rd Nov
Signed: Fri 4th Nov
Captioned: Sat 5th Nov
Make your theatre trip extra special…
Why not visit our restaurant, Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
Fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. Enjoy the best in food and drink at our restaurant Prelude or a quick delicious bite before the show.
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