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events for 24/05/2008

Dalai Lama - 12:00AM 24/05/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
Nottingham Arena is delighted to welcome His Holiness The Dalai Lama for five days of public talks and teachings between Saturday 24th and Wednesday 28th May 2008. Thousands of people from all over the globe are expected to flock to the region to see one of the world’s most inspiring spiritual teachers deliver an exciting teaching programme.
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EVOLUTION - 06:30PM 24/05/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - Darwin Suite, Derby
£5 Another 5 acts in 4 hours all showcasing the region's vibrant music scene. 4 hours of great music in a friendly atmosphere, make Evolution Derby's top gig for artistes and audience alike. Acts to be announced.


Guided Cycle Tour "Cycle and Train ride" - 12:00AM 24/05/2008
location - Shenton Station - Bosworth Battlefield
£6, Adults, £5, Concessions 9 mile cycle tour on quiet country lanes, return by train from Shackerstone. Bring you own cycles. Pre-booking required 01455 290429


Hello Dolly! - 07:30PM 24/05/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Tuesday - Saturday 7:30pm, Wednesday & Thursday 2pm Saturday 2.30pm Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, New York Drama Critics Circle Award for a Musical, 2 Outer Critics Circle Awards and a Drama Desk Award, Hello, Dolly! is the biggest show stopper in the history of musical theatre. "And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this hit musical comedy. "Some people paint, some sew...I meddle," replies Dolly. And we are off on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century, as we follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmaker! Anita Dobson stars as the irresistible Dolly Levi, alongside Darren Day, David McAlister and Louise English. Hello, Dolly! is full of memorable songs including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Hello, Dolly!, It Only Takes a Moment and So Long, Dearie. Hello, Dolly! stormed the Broadway stage for 2844 performances and played for nearly three years in the West End - now it’s back and, with a company of over forty and live orchestra, Hello, Dolly! is the show-stopping ‘perfect match’ for every musical fan. Captioned Performance - Thursday 22nd May 2pm


Elmer the Patchwork Elephant - 10:00AM 24/05/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Friday 23 May - 1.30pm and 3.30pm Saturday 24 May - 10.00am Fun for younger audience members with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.


Breaking the Silence - 08:00PM 24/05/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Caught up in the maelstrom of post-revolutionary Russia, the Pesiakoff family lose their palatial Moscow home and are re-accommodated in a dilapidated imperial train, complete with their maid. Assigned the position of telephone inspector, Nikolai, unflappable and immaculate in his elegant English suit, soon neglects his duties for a private ambition: to be the first man in the world to record sound on film. We invite you to join this exuberant family as they clatter across the Soviet Union, striving to succeed and survive in a world with a dangerous and uncertain future. Stephen Poliakoff is widely regarded as one of the finest playwrights of his generation and Britain's foremost screenwriter. Inspired by the true history of his family, and originally commissioned by the RSC, this is the first major staging of the play in over twenty years. "One of the most thrillingly individual works of the last decade." The Sunday Times Director Esther Richardson Designer Jamie Vartan


Water Music - 07:30PM 24/05/2008
location - City Centre, Derby, DE1 3AH
At the Riverside Centre, Riverside Road, Pride Park. Water Music, an evening of quality musical entertainment for a great cause, conducted by Tom Jones. All profits donated to the Salvation Army Watershed Appeal. Brett Baker Trombone, Stephanie Lamplough Vocal Soloist, Derby Central Salvation Army Band. Adults £12 no concessions. Free refreshments.


Raw Promotions Presents... - 08:00PM 24/05/2008
location - The Flowerpot, 23-25 King Street, Derby, DE1 3DZ
Sinnerboy. Hailed worldwide as the best tribute to Rory Gallagher. Over 18's only. Prices £8.00 / £7.00.


Greenweeks - 09:00AM 24/05/2008
location - The Arboretum, Arboretum Lodge Waverley Street, notts
programme of events with an environmental focus, showcasing and celebrating the work of projects and organisations that are making a real contribution to creating a cleaner, greener, healthier Great Nottinghamshire (City and County). Events will take place throughout Nottingham City and County.


City Pulse Music Festival - 12:30PM 24/05/2008
location - Old Market Sqaure, Nottingham
Whether you’re a music fan, a visitor to the city, a shopper or just curious, there’ll be music popping up all over the streets this Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Revolving around a main stage at Old Market Square and including various satellite stages throughout the city, the music will include everything from soul to country, folk to jazz will make for a city centre vibe to entertain the masses. For more serious party people, the city also hosts a cornucopia of music events in its bars and clubs throughout the weekend, including the incomparable Dot to Dot Festival. So take to the streets during the day time, and be prepared not to want to go home till late.


Parachute Games - 01:00PM 24/05/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Join in the fun in the Mill Yard with some exciting parachute games. Weather permitting. Book now on 0115 915 6878. 1pm - 2pm for children aged 2-5 years & 2.30pm - 3.30pm for children aged 6-10 years.


Nottingham Voice Box - 11:00AM 24/05/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane
Set up in January 2004 by Colin Froggatt, Nottingham Voice Box gives local singers the opportunity to gain confidence and experience of a public performance. Come along and show your support and be entertained.


The Shadow Box - 07:30PM 24/05/2008
location - University Of Derby
2Play Theatre Company presents The Shadow Box by Michael Christofer. Prfits will be donated to CWAC- Children with Aids Charity.


Robot Wars - 05:00PM 24/05/2008
location - Moorways Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, Moor Lane, Derby
The 2008 Fighting Robots UK Championships featherweight class. Exiciting, interactive family show. Watch live combat in Europe's safest arena. Many teams from BBc's Robot Wars competing with their 13.6kg machines. Have a go at battleing your friends and family in the arrive and drive arena. Come and support your local team from Derby, Team Psycho Fling! Adults £9 Children £7 Family £29 Sat 24 May: 14:00 to 16:00 & 17:00 to 19:00 Sun 25 May: 12:00 to 14:00 & 15:00 to 17:00