The rich history and colourful secrets of one of Norwich’s oldest estates are being brought to life through song and dance.

The Common Lot's show The Great Estate – 100 Years of Mile Cross is being staged with free admission at a range of well-known Norwich venues including parks, The Forum, Anglia Square and the Boundary Pub between Thursday, June 29 and Sunday, July 9.

Co-director of The Common Lot, Simon Floyd, said: "Mile Cross is at the heart of the story of social housing in Norwich and the country as a whole – and we wanted to celebrate that.

Norwich Evening News: The play will be shown around various well-known city venues from June 29 to July 9The play will be shown around various well-known city venues from June 29 to July 9 (Image: The Common Lot)

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"It's been 100 years since the first people moved into these beautiful new homes that were supported by shops, schools, green spaces and even a library.

Norwich Evening News: Some of the songs will be played at the Mile Cross Festival on June 24Some of the songs will be played at the Mile Cross Festival on June 24 (Image: Newsquest)

"There are so many wonderful tales around how the estate came about and we wanted to bring some of them to life - to show just how proud we should be of Mile Cross."

The group will be providing a taste of what's to come with a performance of some songs from the production at the Mile Cross Festival on June 24.

Norwich Evening News: Simon Floyd, co-director of The Common LotSimon Floyd, co-director of The Common Lot (Image: Simon Floyd)

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Siobhan O'Connor, who is the other co-director, added: "Our story finders spoke to local people, carried out archival research and dug up some wonderful nuggets and little-known facts that helped us create our script.

Norwich Evening News: The play is about Mile Cross being at the centre of the story of social housing in Norwich and the country as a wholeThe play is about Mile Cross being at the centre of the story of social housing in Norwich and the country as a whole (Image: The Common Lot)

"Our aim is to be inclusive and to create a highly enjoyable show that is rooted in the history of Norwich and has lasting impact."

In addition to the play, key elements of the 18-month-long 100 Years of Mile Cross project include the publication of a book and the creation of a digital story map highlighting some of the people's history.

Norwich Evening News: Simon Floyd said there are so many wonderful tales around how the estate came aboutSimon Floyd said there are so many wonderful tales around how the estate came about (Image: Newsquest)