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events for 05/06/2008

Dr Dolittle - 07:30PM 05/06/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Welcome to the world of Doctor Dolittle!! Brought to magical life by this country’s brightest musical entertainer, the legendary Tommy Steele stars alongside a huge company of singers, dancers, and puppeteers in this hit musical. Immortalised in the hugely popular film, Doctor Dolittle is a world-renowned veterinarian who speaks a wide array of animal languages. He sets off from his home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, England, in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail. Along the way, he and his friends meet such exotic creatures as the Pushme-Pullyu and the Giant Moon Moth. The Oscar Award-winning score includes the hits "If I Could Talk To The Animals.”, “I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It” and “My Friend The Doctor”. With Lavish settings and spectacular effects Doctor Dolittle is the perfect treat for all the family! Tommy Steele is the London Palladium’s all time biggest musical star after sell-out seasons there, including Singing In the Rain, Hans Christian Anderson, and Scrooge. His Hollywood hits include The Happiest Millionaire, Finian’s Rainbow and the acclaimed Half A Sixpence, which he performed in the West End and on Broadway Audio Described Performance Wednesday 11th June 2pm Captioned Performance Saturday 14th June 2.30pm


All You Need Is Love - 07:30PM 05/06/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
A FAB Celebration of the Swinging Sixties! Beatlemania is Back! Join us as we take you on a magical mystery tour to the 1960’s, where peace, love and flower power ruled the day. Featuring the greatest hits from The Beatles and other 60’s icons including; The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Bob Dylan, Mamas and Papas and many more!


New English Contemporary Ballet - 07:30PM 05/06/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
We welcome back this Nottingham-based company with a bold,fresh and confident new programme. Sidewinding by Richard Wherlock highlights the sharpness and musicality of the company's dancers, whilst a new commission from the Italian choreographer Davide Bombana, brings a distinctively European flavour to the floor. Completing the bill are two young British choreographers Jamie Thomson and Vanessa Fenton who offer contrasting showcase of contemporary ballet. ‘An adventurous company not wanting to be restricted by labels…. The dancers show grace, balance and sublime control' The Stage ‘…the abiding memory of the evening was the spark, edge and energy they all showed'. Dance Europe If you liked Richard Alston Dance Company or Australian Dance Company then this is for y


Funhouse Comedy - 08:00PM 05/06/2008
location - Phoenix Cue Sports, 24 Mansfield Road, Nottingham
£5 / £6 Event Line Up: Dave Dynamite, Danny Deegan, Special Guest and Compere Spiky Mike.


The Snail and the Whale - 07:30PM 05/06/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
A new theatre experience for young children with black-light animation, magic, live music, breath-taking illusion and a well known captivating story from the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The snail may be small, but she ‘s determined to see the world – so she hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. An unlikely partnership, but when the whale gets into difficulties he discovers just how good a friend a snail can be… Suitable for 4+ years and families. Running time 45 mins.


Chapel Guided Tour - 12:00AM 05/06/2008
location - Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ
Go behind the scenes to celebrate the works of Bodley and Kempe, two important figures in English ecclesiastical art.


Dynamo Theatre Company (Québec) Presents: Thrice Upon a Time... - 06:00PM 05/06/2008
location - Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham
Dynamo Theatre Company (Québec) Presents: Thrice Upon a Time... - High energy acrobatics, live music and atmospheric soundtrack pepper this story of one boy’s adventure with his two friends – Lonely-Girl and Monkey – as they overcome their fears to descend deep into the earth to confound a powerful witch… Drawing on characters from traditional and ancient cultures, this is great storytelling theatre from one of Québec’s prize-winning companies for children and young people. Suitable for ages 6-11 and families. Length approximately 55 mins long. All Tickets £7


Introduction to Marketing course - 06:30PM 05/06/2008
location - Toot Hill School, The Banks, Nottingham
Introduction to Marketing course - Evening course to be held on Thursday evenings for 7 weeks. Details of course as follows: - What is marketing? - objectives, strategies, planning trends - what has happened in the past - where are we going?, Media in the UK, A media’s perspective, Positioning, Corporate Image and Branding, A live presentation. £80 for 7 weeks


Patchings’ Art, Craft and Design Festival - 10:00AM 05/06/2008
location - Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Nottingham
Patchings’ Art, Craft and Design Festival - A rare opportunity to see exquisite pieces of art and craft being created by over 150 exhibitors who will be demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their work. The festival will be inspirational, instructive and enjoyable. Watch the exhibitors create their work with imagination and expertise from a wide range of raw materials such as clay, stone, metal, wood, precious stones, glass, leather, textile and two dimensional media. £8 on the door, £7 pre purchased. Concessions for children, OAP’s and groups