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events for 26/06/2008

Lou Reed - 07:30PM 26/06/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Thursday 26 June 7.30pm


Big Bad Mouse - 07:30PM 26/06/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Legendary comedy duo Cannon and Ball take to the stage for a brand new production of the classic 1970's farce Big Bad Mouse. Tommy Cannon stars as Mr Price-Hargreaves, with Bobby Ball playing the eponymous mouse, Bloome; roles made famous by actors Jimmy Edwards and Eric Sykes. And prepare to be surprised - no two shows are the same! The show is refereed by Paul Elliott, who produced the world premiere back in 1970.


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 26/06/2008
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


JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - 07:30PM 26/06/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - The Great Hall, Derby
from £15.50 Group and school rates available on selected shows Friends 2 for 1 on selected shows Presented by Bill Kenwright Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Newcomer Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the recent hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ (watched by millions every Saturday night) takes on the title role, having delighted TV audiences week after week with his vocal talents. Retelling the biblical story of Joseph his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Ev’ry Door To Me and One More Angel.


A Chance to see... women’s shoes - 02:30PM 26/06/2008
location - The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham
Keeper of Costumes & Textiles, Jeremy Farrell looks over two hundred years of shoe fashions from the city’s costume collections. Book now on 0115 915 3500 £2.50


Literature at Lunchtime: William Morris - 12:30PM 26/06/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Dr Jane Mackay invites you to share the latest of these accessible and interactive talks about the lives, themes and books of the world’s greatest writers. Refreshments are available from the kiosk. Lectures take place in the Victoria Suite. Tickets: £5


REAL R.A.P: Hip Hop, Poetry and Fusions - 07:30PM 26/06/2008
location - Escucha, 22 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham
This unmissable event features K7 Records’ premier spoken words artist, Ursula Rucker, fusing hip-hop and Philly soul. Plus the UK’s lyrical finest and Mercury Prize nominee -TY. £12 / £10 concessions + £1 booking fee.