RICHARD BALLS Organisers of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival are celebrating the best advance sales for the first fortnight of the event.

RICHARD BALLS

Organisers of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival are celebrating the best advance sales for the first fortnight of the event.

More than a third of tickets have been sold for this year's events, which include jazz, classical and chamber music, theatre, family events and outdoor spectacles.

Marketing manager Rachael Murray said that people wanting to see the likes of the Hilliard Ensemble, Emma Johnson and Jacques Loussier would need to get tickets soon.

Fans of Norfolk's own Nimmo Twins would also need to be quick.

"We have been thrilled with the early response to this year's programme of events," she said.

"I don't think I have ever seen such a quick take-up of tickets in my time at the festival, which is a great sign to us that we are programming world-class events that have an appeal to all."

For details of the festival, May 4-15, to request a brochure or book tickets call the box office on 01603 766400 or visit www.n-joy.org.uk