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events for 04/06/2008

Boyzone - 12:00AM 04/06/2008
location - Nottnigham Arena
One of the UK’s best-selling bands ever, Boyzone are back and they’ll be performing live at Nottingham Arena on Tuesday 3rd June 2008. This will be their first arena tour in seven years and it is going to be one of the ultimate events of next year’s live calendar.
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Dr Dolittle - 07:30PM 04/06/2008
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 04/06/2008
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!


Bat Walks - 08:00PM 04/06/2008
location - Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
Bat Walks. Search out some of the park's nocturnal residents and discover more about these fascinating animals with our wardens and Derby Bat Group. Bring a torch. There will be two further Bat Walks on Monday 11 and 18 June. Starts 8.00pm, booking is essential.


Alan Sillitoe: A celebration of his work - 07:00PM 04/06/2008
location - Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham
Join us for an evening of celebration of the work of Alan Sillitoe, who is 80 this year and being given the freedom of the city.


Rag Rug Making Day - 12:00AM 04/06/2008
location - 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, NG81 0JG
Try your hand at the traditionnal craft of rag rug making. Normal booking system applies to the house. Small charges for materials.


Graduate Fashion Show - 01:30PM 04/06/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, DERBY
Showtime: University of Derby Graduate Fashion Show


Shadow Play - 01:30PM 04/06/2008
location - The Y Theatre, Leicester
Tickets: £5.50 adult / £4 child Shadow Play is inspired by the way children use play to investigate the world around them. A vibrant mix of music, dance, shadow play, mime and visual imagery, this show celebrates the natural creativity of children as we go on an exciting journey through a world of endless possibilities. A magical and enchanting journey from the internationally-acclaimed company, Travelling Light for families and children aged 2 to 6. An empty space: clean and bright and pristine. Add light and sound and materials. A new world is waiting for us. Now we can be explorers A spellbinding family treat .. an absolute must. Brighton Argus
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Dynamo Theatre Company (Québec) Presents: Thrice Upon a Time... - 06:00PM 04/06/2008
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


Learn to sing in harmony - 06:00PM 04/06/2008
location - Wheldon School and Sports College, Coningsworth Road, Nottingham
Free course of 5 lessons for women - no experience necessary. 5 Wednesday evenings from 4th June. For more information please e-mail singingcourse@lacecity.org