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events for 06/05/2008

ABIGAIL'S PARTY - 07:30PM 06/05/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre
£12, concessions £10 Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh Directed by Michael Cabot Designed by Geraldine Bunzl Lighting by Peter Foster '...this fine production...' The Scotsman '...beautifully observed...immensely enjoyable...' The Stage It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and at Hampstead Theatre, Mike Leigh was putting the finishing touches to Abigail's Party, his ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre. In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the 'nibbles' are handed around, Mike Leigh's ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban life begins to bite... Abigail's Party was first produced at Hampstead Theatre in 1977, with the role of Beverly immortalized by Alison Steadman. A record sixteen million people watched its broadcast as Play for Today, underlining its status as a true modern classic and national treasure. London Classic Theatre is one of the most prolific and thriving touring companies on the UK theatre scene, having established a reputation for producing entertaining, accessible drama of the highest quality. Recommended age limit 14+.


Leicestershire & Rutland Place Names - 07:30PM 06/05/2008
location - Holly Hayes, Leicester
Places names are a valuable part of our cultural heritage, giving us an insight into the history of the region. Join Jill Bourne, Archaeologist and historian to learn more about the origin of place names in Leicestershire and Rutland. Pre-booking required 0116 267 1377


Meet author Celia Robertson - 05:00PM 06/05/2008
location - Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham
Author Celia Robertson will be visiting the Nottingham Central Library at 5pm to talk about her book “Who was Sophie” which is being published by Virago in April. In this biography, Celia tells the moving story of her grandmother’s fascinating journey from published Bloomsbury poet to bag lady on the streets of Nottingham.


Hatch - Beginnings - 07:00PM 06/05/2008
location - Maze, 270 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham
Hatch is a verb, Hatch is a noun. Hatch is a space for work that is or wants to be performance-y. Set to transform the live horizon in Nottingham, Hatch’s first action will be an event on Tuesday 6 May 2008 showcasing the best East Midlands-based practitioners of performance-y work we are able to assemble in the same place at the same time.


Summer League Orienteering - 06:30PM 06/05/2008
location - Castle Hill Park, Leicester
For more information please call 01509 646695


Abigail’s Party at Guildhall Theatre - 07:00PM 06/05/2008
location - Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Presented by London Classic Theatre by Mike Leigh It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and at Hampstead Theatre, Mike Leigh was putting the finishing touches to Abigail’s Party, his ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre. London Classic Theatre is one of the most prolific and thriving touring companies on the UK theatre scene, having established a reputation for producing entertaining, accessible drama of the highest quality. £12, concessions £10
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The Crucible - 07:00PM 06/05/2008
location - Youlgreave, Derbyshire, DE45 1UR
The newly formed "Chatsworth Players", a collaboration of local amateur dramatic societies drawn together by Sylvia Jackson, (for many years a professional actor and director and now living in Bakewell) is performing Arthur Miller's magnificent award winning drama "The Crucible" in May 2008 at venues across Derbyshire Dales. The play was written in 1953 as a criticism of the McCarthy "witchhunts" in America to root out communism, drawing a parallel to the Salem, Massachusetts purge on witchcraft in 1692, to which the play remains historically faithful. Held at Youlgreave Village Hall -Ticket prices £6


Horrible Histories 2008 - 12:00AM 06/05/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories by Terry Deary live on stage!