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events for 20/06/2008

The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas - 07:30PM 20/06/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Monday - Friday 7.30pm Saturday 8.00pm matinees Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 4.00pm With an Olivier award nomination and over four smash hit years in London’s West End, Frank, Sammy & Dean – The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas really is the coolest party in town! This spectacular production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and performers and some of the finest music and song that has ever been recorded. With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas. Experience Frank, Sammy & Dean’s world famous classic recordings and more in this sensationally staged production that brings the music and lives of these legendary characters together again. Featuring classics including ‘The Lady is a Tramp, ‘Mr Bojangles’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘For Once In A Lifetime’, ‘Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime’, ‘New York, New York’, ‘My Kinda Town’, ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, ‘Sway’, ‘Volare’, Me And My Shadow’, ‘My Way’, ‘Candyman’, ‘Memories Are Made Of This’, ‘What Kind of Fool’


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 20/06/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
50th anniversary production of the Carnegie Medal winning story Adapted for the stage by David Wood from the book by Philippa Pearce His brother has measles and he's been sent to stay with his childless aunt and uncle – Tom is lonely, but this doesn't last long. At night, lying awake he counts the chimes of the grandfather clock in the hallway. On the stroke of thirteen he ventures downstairs to discover a little girl in a magical Victorian garden! This moving and exciting story for people aged 9 – 99 years unfolds as Tom discovers the meaning of the inscription on the clock "Time No Longer". Tom's Midnight Garden was short listed In 2007 in the top 10 of the nation's favourite Carnegie Medal winning books of all time. Andrew Breakwell brings this enchanting story to life on the Playhouse stage. Director Andrew Breakwell


The Journey - 12:00AM 20/06/2008
location - Lakeside Arts Centre - Nottingham
£12 / £9 NUS DISCOUNT Behind every screaming headline about asylum seekers there’s a human story. Frightening, funny, tragic or triumphant these unheard tales are brought to the stage by a story teller and musician. Exuberant and bursting with life and hope The Journey takes you to all corners of the world in the company of the most inspiring travellers.


Lunchtime Concert - 01:00PM 20/06/2008
location - Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
Lunchtime Concert at Derby Cathedral
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Fine Food Market - 10:00AM 20/06/2008
location - Old MArket Square, Nottingham
Give your taste buds a treat by experiencing the very best in local produce at the Fine Food Market. Held monthly, these two day markets feature stalls offering a variety of food and drink coordinated by local organisation, East Midlands Fine Foods.


Lowdham Book Festival - 12:00AM 20/06/2008
location - Lowdham
Offering an array of literary events and a mix of well known, off beat and informative speakers.


SOUTH PACIFIC - Presented by UK Productions - 07:30PM 20/06/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - The Great Hall, Derby
£15 - £28 Concessions & Group rates available FRIENDS 2 for 1 offer on selected shows Dave Willetts (West End starring roles include Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Ragtime & Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Helena Blackman (Runner-up in BBC1’s How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?) star in this spectacular new production of one of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most celebrated musical masterpieces (winner of 9 Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize) with a score as breathtaking as the tropical setting. Classic songs include: Some Enchanted Evening, Younger Than Springtime, There is Nothing Like a Dame, Bali Ha’I, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.


BLITHE SPIRIT - Presented by Watson Players - 07:30PM 20/06/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£8, concessions £6 A sophisticated, supernatural delectable treat! While researching the occult, novelist Charles Condomine holds a séance, unwittingly summoning the mischievous ghost of his first wife Elvira. Bored with the afterlife, she decides things would be more bearable if she could ‘arrange’ for Charles to join her in the spirit world. • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY Tickets can be purchased from 01332 343649 until 18th May. Assembly Rooms Box Office will be selling tickets from 18th May.


UK’s Largest Water Polo Tournament - 08:30AM 20/06/2008
location - Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Nottingham
Over 50 men’s and women’s team from all over the UK and a couple from Europe will compete in the UK’s largest water polo tournament. With over 500 people on site over the weekend with ability ranging from 2008 British champions to its a great weekend for all.


MC Masterclass with Rodney P aka Riddim Killa - 06:00PM 20/06/2008
location - Richard Attenborough Centre, Lancaster Rd, Leicester
Rodney P is truly this country's most eligible candidate for Hip-Hop ambassador; indeed for many people his name is now synonymous with UK Hip-Hop. 2Funky Arts have organised a personal Masterclass delivered by Riddim Killa himself. Rodney P will discuss how to follow in his footsteps and develop a successful MCing career. Entry is FREE but places are limited. To reserve, please call 2Funky Arts on 0116 2220639, or email them on info@2funkyarts.co.uk. This event is part of BASS Festival 2008.
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ILUVLIVE - 10:30PM 20/06/2008
location - Souq, Careys Close, Leicester
ILUVLIVE is the UK's premier home-grown live and open mic music event, creating a stage for fresh new black music. The event is designed to give upcoming artists the chance to showcase their music accompanied by a full live band. Special guests: Adele Sande. ILUVLIVE is part of BASS Festival 2008. For more information on performing and to reserve your place on the FREE artist guest list, contact 2Funky Arts on 0116 222 0639.
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John Hegley at The Art Cafe - 07:00PM 20/06/2008
location - The Art Cafe, Forever Green Restaurant, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Rd West, Mansfield, NG210HJ
John Hegley - a scandalously talented, funny & moving performance poet is on stage at The Art Cafe in Ransom Wood, Mansfield on 20th June from 7pm. Tickets are £10 and must be reserved in advance on 01623 675304. More details on myspace.com/theartcafe.
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Nottingham Open Tennis and festival of Tennis - 09:00AM 20/06/2008
location - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham
One of the world’s most prestigious grass court tennis tournaments. Tickets on sale now: 0871 945 3000 Please confirm times prior to event.


Art Aid: Embrace Exhibition and Auction - 09:00AM 20/06/2008
location - View from the Top Gallery, 4th Floor above Waterstones, Nottingham
Artists and art lovers from across the East Midlands supporting Christian Aid partners helping poor communities adapt to climate change around the world. Exhibition 9am - 7pm Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st June. Reception and Fundraising Auction 6.30pm for 7pm start - Saturday 21st June


Iceandfire: Asylum Dialogues - 07:00PM 20/06/2008
location - Derby Dance, Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU
Deda Theatre: "I honestly used to say - send 'em home. They shouldn't be here. It's an English country. They take all our money. Then this woman turned up to clean my office and turned the world upside down." What happens when you meet someone who has fled their country to seek refuge in the UK? What happens when that person becomes your friend and needs your help? Drawn from real life conversations, Asylum Dialogues explores the everyday encounters between asylum seekers and British people, encouraging us to challenge our own preconceptions. iceandfire creates compelling theatre making real and relevant the impact of human rights issues on our everyday lives. Asylum Dialogues will be performed by members of their national outreach network, Actors for Refugees, whose first production Asylum Monologues has been seen by more than 8,000 people all over the UK. £4


Nude With Volin - 07:30PM 20/06/2008
location - The Little Theatre, Leicester
The great modern painter, Paul Sorodin, has passed away leaving a legacy of the most notable and acclaimed paintings ever. He has left a letter with his trusted valet Sebastien, which threatens to endanger the entire estate and the whole world of modern art. The revelations in this last letter bring a new twist to the stories of the various strange characters that turn up claiming a stake in Sorodin’s fortune. What then are the contents of the controversial letter? What is Paul Sorodin’s true legacy? How will the family, or perhaps the incredibly resourceful Sebastien, contrive to resolve the situation? Find the answers in Paul Sorodin’s last famous masterpiece, ‘Nude with Violin!’.


James Capper+Telegramme+Swift Flasby+The Bad Pennies - 08:00PM 20/06/2008
location - The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
4 top bands right in the centre of Derby


Arts and Crafts at Radford/Lenton Library - 04:30PM 20/06/2008
location - Radford And Lenton Library, Nottingham
To celebrate Refugee week join us in a batik workshop with artist Alvin Masiwi. FREE fun for all the family. Contact the library on 9151790