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events for 14/08/2008

Chinese Acrobatic Swan Lake - 07:30PM 14/08/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Notttingham
Wednesday - Saturday 7.30pm Saturday 2.30pm Swan Lake gets a radical makeover from a unique Chinese company combining classical ballet and traditional acrobatics to create a spectacular new interpretation of the greatest classical ballet of all time. The Guandong Acrobatic Company’s extraordinary Acrobatic Swan Lake – in which Black Swans dance on high wires and the Swan Princess dances on pointe on her partner’s head - has created a worldwide sensation. In this fresh and original adaptation of Swan Lake, a European prince falls in love with a Chinese swan, and performers use acrobatics and their very considerable talents as classical dancers to tell the story. Pole balancing, jumping through fire hoops, rope walking, ball walking and jujitsu are all seamlessly woven into the story, and there is constant blurring of performance styles, including not only ballet and acrobatics but also elements of Peking Opera. Directed by Guangzhou Acrobatic Company’s director Ning Genfu and choreographed by former Hong Kong Ballet principal dancer Zhao Ming, the production grew out of a desire to bring the traditional performing art out of the circus tent and onto the stage. It was created as a co-production with Shanghai City Dance Company. Acrobatic Swan Lake includes scenes in which the White Swan dances on pointe on top of the Prince’s head and shoulders and another in which the famous dance of four little swans is transformed into a performance of four little frogs, played by men who do the entire dance on their arms. The incredible pas de deux between Wei Baohua's Prince and Wu Zhengdan's White Swan has made the couple – husband and wife in real life – into international stars. The production proved a hit at its Premiere in Beijing in 2006 and has since thrilled audiences worldwide, from Moscow to New York.


Deadly Nightcap by Francis Durbridge - 07:30PM 14/08/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Having killed his brother-in-law, Jack persuades his girlfriend to help kill his wife. However, Jack's plan goes horribly wrong. Mystery and murder abound in this inventive play from one of the masters of the thriller genre. With more suspects, motives and plot-twists than you can aim a gun at, this classic thriller will have you guessing to the end... Sat 16th Aug 5.00pm - Audio Described Performance


Artemis Fowl - 02:00PM 14/08/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Artemis Fowl - Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence Eoin Colfer Live Join hysterically funny and utterly brilliant no.1 bestselling author, Eoin Colfer, on an adrenaline-fuelled expose of teenage criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl. Since winning an Edinburgh Festival Herald Angel Award for performance, Eoin’s show has been a sell-out in the West End and all over the world.This hilarious one-man show is a must for all Artemis Fowl fans and their families. Think fairy. Think again! Running time 70 minutes


The Royal Games - 02:00PM 14/08/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Join the King and Queen of the Castle for an afternoon of games and merriment on the Castle Green. Lots of fun for the whole family.


Horrible Histories - 10:30AM 14/08/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Theatre Royal Nottingham and the Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present HORRIBLE HISTORIES NOTTINGHAM. It's Nottingham history with the nasty bits left in! Written especially by Terry Deary, this fantastic live show will provide a foul but fascinating tour of the city’s savage sites, from the rotten Romans to the vile Victorians, and stars that ruthless rascal Robin Hood.


Bugs - 11:00AM 14/08/2008
location - Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester
Make a creepy crawly and enjoy trails around the grounds. Bring a picnic, drinks available. An LMTA event. £1.50 for activities.