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Shout! The Musical - 07:30PM 01/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm matinees Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm SHOUT! The swinging 60s musical featuring the pop anthems DOWNTOWN, SON OF A PREACHER MAN, I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME and many more…. Twist and shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five’ as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power. Shimmy and shake to the infectious, soulful songs that made Petula Clark, Cilla Black, Lulu and Dusty Springfield legendary singers in this uplifting new musical, by the producers of smash-hits The Wedding Singer, Fame, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose. Whether you’re an original baby boomer or born in the 90s, Shout! is a celebration of an era everyone wishes they could have experienced – and now you can! Ready, steady, go!


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 01/07/2008
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


Rainbow’s Ending - 05:30PM 01/07/2008
location - St. Peter's Street, Derby, DE1 1NN
By Silver Lining (Youth House) Two Giants are having an eating competition, planet earth is the feast! Rainbow and a team of friends take on a dangerous mission to save the planet by journeying inside a giant, and releasing the world within. Silver Lining: A Youth Theatre Company, part of Derby City Council’s Youth Service. Times: 17:30 to 19:00 19:30 to 21:00


Dolly Parton - 08:00PM 01/07/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
The one and only Dolly Parton has announced she’ll be coming to Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Tuesday 1st July 2008 as part of a huge World Tour. We’re expecting huge demand to see the legendary singer, actress and songwriter on her ‘Backwoods Barbie’ tour. With hits like “9 To 5”, “Here You Come Again”, “Jolene”, and of course the incomparable “I Will Always Love You”, you are guaranteed to see the show of a lifetime. Price: £50 - £65 (plus booking fee)


Sleeping Beauty on Ice - 07:30PM 01/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Post Card Fair - 03:00PM 01/07/2008
location - Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Wigman Road, Nottingham
Open to everyone


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 01/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


See How They Run - 07:30PM 01/07/2008
location - The Little Theatre, Leicester
Written during World War 2, first produced in 1945 in the midst of a blitz, this hilariously madcap farce, set in the vicarage of Merton-cum-Middlewick, played a major part in the War Effort by lightening some of the darkest days for those still living and working in the capital. The plot, but let’s not take that at all seriously, concerns a vicar, his ex-actress wife, her actor friend, the local (teetotal) spinster, a droll maid, a bishop, several men of the cloth and someone with a German accent. What happens needs to be seen to be believed – or laughed at!


Art & Design Summer Schools - 07:00AM 01/07/2008
location - Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Nottingham
A range of courses designed for 14 - 18 year olds looking at fashion, photography, writing and music.


City Primary School’s Performance - 04:45PM 01/07/2008
location - Albert Hall, Concert Hall North Circus Street, Nottingham
As part of the Wider Opportunities scheme, City Primary School will be playing concerts at the Albert Hall at 4.45pm and 7.30pm


Shout! The Musical - 07:30PM 02/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm matinees Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm SHOUT! The swinging 60s musical featuring the pop anthems DOWNTOWN, SON OF A PREACHER MAN, I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME and many more…. Twist and shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five’ as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power. Shimmy and shake to the infectious, soulful songs that made Petula Clark, Cilla Black, Lulu and Dusty Springfield legendary singers in this uplifting new musical, by the producers of smash-hits The Wedding Singer, Fame, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose. Whether you’re an original baby boomer or born in the 90s, Shout! is a celebration of an era everyone wishes they could have experienced – and now you can! Ready, steady, go!


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 02/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Tuesday 1 July 7.30pm Wednesday 2 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Thursday 3 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Friday 4 July 7.30pm Saturday 5 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 02/07/2008
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


LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION - Presented by Gatepost Theatre Company - 07:30PM 02/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£8.75, concessions £6.75 available Wed & Thu only Gatepost Theatre Company present: Les Miserables School Edition. Of all the Musicals this one needs no introduction at all!! This is an amateur performance from a company which has brought to you a host of highly successful productions including: Summer Holiday, Disco Inferno, Godspell, Back to the 80’s, We Will Rock You and most recently Fame! • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 02/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
2.00pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Dance Gala Concert - Beyond the Blue Horizon... - 07:30PM 02/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Arts in Education Dance Activate, Schools Ballet Scheme, Youth Ballet and Contemporary Youth Dance groups will present a vibrant programme of contemporary dance and ballet. Beyond the Blue Horizon... will explore new horizons, the magic of flight, tales of the sea and the power of air and water through traditional and modern tales. Tickets - £4.50, £7.50, £9.50 Concessions - £3.50, £6.50, £8.50


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 02/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


See How They Run - 07:30PM 02/07/2008
location - The Little Theatre, Leicester
Written during World War 2, first produced in 1945 in the midst of a blitz, this hilariously madcap farce, set in the vicarage of Merton-cum-Middlewick, played a major part in the War Effort by lightening some of the darkest days for those still living and working in the capital. The plot, but let’s not take that at all seriously, concerns a vicar, his ex-actress wife, her actor friend, the local (teetotal) spinster, a droll maid, a bishop, several men of the cloth and someone with a German accent. What happens needs to be seen to be believed – or laughed at!


Meet the author Judith Allnat - 02:30PM 02/07/2008
location - Wollaton Library, Wollaton, Nottingham
Wollaton Library Afternoon Reading Group invite you to join them to meet author Judith Allnatt. Judith will be discussing her debut novel ‘A Mile of River’. If you would like to join us please contact Helen Pollard on 0115 9155715


SHOUT! The Musical - 07:30PM 03/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm matinees Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm SHOUT! The swinging 60s musical featuring the pop anthems DOWNTOWN, SON OF A PREACHER MAN, I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME and many more…. Twist and shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five’ as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power. Shimmy and shake to the infectious, soulful songs that made Petula Clark, Cilla Black, Lulu and Dusty Springfield legendary singers in this uplifting new musical, by the producers of smash-hits The Wedding Singer, Fame, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose. Whether you’re an original baby boomer or born in the 90s, Shout! is a celebration of an era everyone wishes they could have experienced – and now you can! Ready, steady, go!


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 03/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Tuesday 1 July 7.30pm Wednesday 2 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Thursday 3 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Friday 4 July 7.30pm Saturday 5 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Roll Out the Barrel - 02:00PM 03/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Roll back the years and bring back the memories with this gloriously happy and heart-warming show. A delightful feast of non-stop nostalgia featuring a treasure chest of old time favourites that will have you singing along from beginning to end. Including timeless Music Hall memories, show songs, cockney sing-a-longs, wartime classics and the songs of Flanagan and Allen. The costumes and staging combine with the songs to create a wonderful party atmosphere.


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 03/07/2008
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


LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION - Presented by Gatepost Theatre Company - 07:30PM 03/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£8.75, concessions £6.75 available Wed & Thu only Gatepost Theatre Company present: Les Miserables School Edition. Of all the Musicals this one needs no introduction at all!! This is an amateur performance from a company which has brought to you a host of highly successful productions including: Summer Holiday, Disco Inferno, Godspell, Back to the 80’s, We Will Rock You and most recently Fame! • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 12:30PM 03/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
2.00pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Restoration & Adaption: Converting A Ruin into a Museum - 02:00PM 03/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Contrary to popular belief Nottingham Castle was not totally destroyed by fire in 1831 or completely rebuild in 1876. Instead the Nottingham architect Thomas Chambers Hine was required to restore and adapt the ruin into a museum and art gallery. This illustrated talk by Documentary Historian Dr. Trevor Foulds, will show what he did any why, and what was achieved to make the site the attractive and pleasant space it is today. Book now on 0115 915 3651


Summer Festival I - 07:00PM 03/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
The first of two excellent evenings of vibrant ensemble music, singing and dance presented by Arts in Education and performed by over 1,000 children and young people from the city and county. Featuring the Festival String, Brass and Percussion Ensembles and Indian Dance. Amassed Primary Schools Choir and Dance groups will perform Cook’s Tours by Alan Simmons. 19:0 Thursday 3rd July Tickets £4.50, £7.50, £9 Concessions £3.50, £6.50, £8


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 03/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


See How They Run - 07:30PM 03/07/2008
location - The Little Theatre, Leicester
Written during World War 2, first produced in 1945 in the midst of a blitz, this hilariously madcap farce, set in the vicarage of Merton-cum-Middlewick, played a major part in the War Effort by lightening some of the darkest days for those still living and working in the capital. The plot, but let’s not take that at all seriously, concerns a vicar, his ex-actress wife, her actor friend, the local (teetotal) spinster, a droll maid, a bishop, several men of the cloth and someone with a German accent. What happens needs to be seen to be believed – or laughed at!


Shout! The Muscial - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm matinees Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm SHOUT! The swinging 60s musical featuring the pop anthems DOWNTOWN, SON OF A PREACHER MAN, I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME and many more…. Twist and shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five’ as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power. Shimmy and shake to the infectious, soulful songs that made Petula Clark, Cilla Black, Lulu and Dusty Springfield legendary singers in this uplifting new musical, by the producers of smash-hits The Wedding Singer, Fame, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose. Whether you’re an original baby boomer or born in the 90s, Shout! is a celebration of an era everyone wishes they could have experienced – and now you can! Ready, steady, go!


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Tuesday 1 July 7.30pm Wednesday 2 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Thursday 3 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Friday 4 July 7.30pm Saturday 5 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 04/07/2008
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


One Night of Queen - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
The spirit of the legendary Freddie Mercury is alive and well and performing as Gary Mullen. When Gary won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Grand Final in 2000 as Freddie Mercury, he began a fantastic journey which has so far taken him to virtually every theatre and concert hall in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Holland and New Zealand. Together with his band The Works, his sell-out concerts are receiving rave reviews from audiences of all ages. They have recently appeared for the BBC’s Proms in the Park in Hyde Park, London, alongside Andrea Bocelli, Simply Red, and G4. Join Gary and the boys in rebel rousing renditions of Radio Ga Ga, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love and It’s A Kind Of Magic. THIS SHOW WILL ROCK YOU ….GUARANTEED! £17.50, concessions £15.50, FRIENDS discount £3 off


Special Evening Tours - 06:30PM 04/07/2008
location - Upton Road, Southwell, NG25 0PT
Adults £3 National Trust members, £6 non members.


LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION - Presented by Gatepost Theatre Company - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£8.75, concessions £6.75 available Wed & Thu only Gatepost Theatre Company present: Les Miserables School Edition. Of all the Musicals this one needs no introduction at all!! This is an amateur performance from a company which has brought to you a host of highly successful productions including: Summer Holiday, Disco Inferno, Godspell, Back to the 80’s, We Will Rock You and most recently Fame! • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


DEBORAH FRANCES WHITE - 'ALMOST ANYONE' - 08:00PM 04/07/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - Darwin Suite, Derby
£13.00, concessions £11 HOW TO GET ALMOST ANYONE TO WANT TO SLEEP WITH YOU.... Fresh from her success in 2006 helping mobile phone junkies to quit the habit, improviser, writer and comedian Deborah Frances-White returned to Edinburgh in 2007 with a mission: to get the Festival flirting. Following its New York premiere, and sell-out Edinburgh success, "Almost Anyone" is primed and ready to turn even the most timid romantics into enchanting temptresses and captivating gentlemen. Filled with solid advice for both sexes, and hysterically funny, Deborah's afternoon stand-up comedy show must not be missed by anyone who's hoping that that the night out will end happily. "Deborah Frances-White is an extraordinarily talented woman. MUST SEE."- The Stage "A very funny lady... exceptional..." One4Review.com


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Summer Festival II - 07:00PM 04/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
The second of two excellent evenings of vibrant ensemble music, singing and dance presented by Leicestershire Arts, performed by over 1,000 children and young people from the city and county. Featuring the Festival Wind Band, Steel Pan Ensembles, the Beginner String group and the Secondary Schools Wind Band. A second Massed Primary Schools Choir, and Dance groups will also perform Cook’s Tours by Alan Simmons.


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 04/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane ,Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


Moth Watch - 08:00PM 04/07/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Come and see the variety of moths living in our City, a number of scarce moths have been recorded recently. Weather permitting. Max 6 people. Adults and children 10 years+ Book now on 0115 6878 Taking place on 4, 11 & 18 July.


24 Hour Sponsored Play - 01:00PM 04/07/2008
location - Nottingham Music School, College Street Centre, Nottingham
NMS Concert Orchestra plus other groups to be confirmed.


Colwichstock - 07:00PM 04/07/2008
location - Nottingham Music School, College Street Centre, Nottingham
Bands from the popular music school at NMS, with finalists from the Musical Futures Battle of the Bands. This is part of the 24 hour sponsored play.


See How They Run - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - The Little Theatre, Leicester
Written during World War 2, first produced in 1945 in the midst of a blitz, this hilariously madcap farce, set in the vicarage of Merton-cum-Middlewick, played a major part in the War Effort by lightening some of the darkest days for those still living and working in the capital. The plot, but let’s not take that at all seriously, concerns a vicar, his ex-actress wife, her actor friend, the local (teetotal) spinster, a droll maid, a bishop, several men of the cloth and someone with a German accent. What happens needs to be seen to be believed – or laughed at!


Westend Experiance - 07:30PM 04/07/2008
location - Hind Leys Community College
West End Experience (A concert of popular music from a selection of West End shows) Hind Leys College Theatre, Shepshed 4 - 5 July 2008 ~ 7.30 p.m. All seats £6 - tel: 01509 568904 (evening & weekends)
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Meet the author - Barbara Erskine - 02:00PM 04/07/2008
location - Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham
The best selling author of ’Lady of Hay’, will be talking about her new book ’The Warrior’s Princess’ - a ’powerful new timeslip novel in which the fate of a young woman becomes entwined with the extraordinary history of a Celtic princess’. Light refreshments provided. For more information telephone 0115 9152824. Tickets cost £2.50 (£1.50 concessions) and are available from the Ground Floor Helpdesk


24 Hour Sponsored Play - 01:00PM 04/07/2008
location - Nottingham Music School, College Street Centre, Nottingham
NMS Concert Orchestra plus other groups to be confirmed.


Shout! The Musical - 07:30PM 05/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm matinees Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm SHOUT! The swinging 60s musical featuring the pop anthems DOWNTOWN, SON OF A PREACHER MAN, I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME and many more…. Twist and shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five’ as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power. Shimmy and shake to the infectious, soulful songs that made Petula Clark, Cilla Black, Lulu and Dusty Springfield legendary singers in this uplifting new musical, by the producers of smash-hits The Wedding Singer, Fame, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose. Whether you’re an original baby boomer or born in the 90s, Shout! is a celebration of an era everyone wishes they could have experienced – and now you can! Ready, steady, go!


Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 05/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Tuesday 1 July 7.30pm Wednesday 2 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Thursday 3 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Friday 4 July 7.30pm Saturday 5 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


Tom's Midnight Garden - 12:00AM 05/07/2008
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


Wildlife Explorer Group - 10:00AM 05/07/2008
location - Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
Wildlife Explorer Group 10.00am - 12.00 noon. A monthly club for 7 - 12 year olds run by our wardens in partnership with the RSPB. Learn about wildlife and the countryside with fun activities. The group meets from April to September, membership costs £15.00 for 6 sessions. Booking is essential.


Napoleonic Wars - 12:00AM 05/07/2008
location - Belvoir Castle, Grantham, NG32 1PE
Step back in time and experience life as a Napoleonic soldier at our living history camp. Guns and cannons fire as they perform drills and re-enact terrifying battles. Sat 5th Jul - Sun 6th Jul 08. Belvoir Castle.


LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION - Presented by Gatepost Theatre Company - 07:30PM 05/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£8.75, concessions £6.75 available Wed & Thu only Gatepost Theatre Company present: Les Miserables School Edition. Of all the Musicals this one needs no introduction at all!! This is an amateur performance from a company which has brought to you a host of highly successful productions including: Summer Holiday, Disco Inferno, Godspell, Back to the 80’s, We Will Rock You and most recently Fame! • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


HOT HOUSE YOUTH BIG BAND FESTIVAL - 12:00PM 05/07/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - Darwin Suite, Derby
12pm till late Day Pass - £15 Individual Concert sessions £10 Concessions £10 - £7.50 All-events weekend ticket £20 Youth Big Bands from throughout the UK will take part in the first ever Hot House Youth Big Band Festival. Hosted by the award winning EMYJO (East Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra), workshops and concerts will see Burton Youth Jazz Orchestra, Young Essex Jazz and Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra working with special guests Alan Barnes and Alex Wilson.


Being There - 10:00AM 05/07/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
An exhibition of photography by Paul Wright. The images, taken in a variety of formats focus on clarity to make viewers fell like they are ’there’. Works will be available to buy. Paul Wright will give the following talks as part of this event: View Camera Technique: 2.30pm - 3pm Stereo Photography:3.30pm-4pm (£2 including tea/coffee. Book now for the talks, call Paul on 07855 537249)


Sneinton Festival Parade - 12:00PM 05/07/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Join the carnival atmosphere of the Sneinton Festival - the parade sets off from Green’s Mill car park, Windmill Lane at midday.


Orchestral Gala - Celebrating Music - 06:30PM 05/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
60th Anniversay Year: 1948 - 2008 The Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, Arts in Education’s Training and Intermediate Orchestras and Junior and Intermediate String ensembles combine in a dynamic programme confirming that 60 years on, the orchestral tradition for young people in Leicestershire is well and truly alive. Tickets £4.50, £7.50, £9.50 Concessions £3.50, £6.50, £8.50


Motown, Soul and Reggae Night. - 07:30PM 05/07/2008
location - Cotgrave Welfare
Disco and Live Music night, held as fundraiser for Cotgrave Kids Club. Tickets £6.


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 05/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


See How They Run - 07:30PM 05/07/2008
location - The Little Theatre, Leicester
Written during World War 2, first produced in 1945 in the midst of a blitz, this hilariously madcap farce, set in the vicarage of Merton-cum-Middlewick, played a major part in the War Effort by lightening some of the darkest days for those still living and working in the capital. The plot, but let’s not take that at all seriously, concerns a vicar, his ex-actress wife, her actor friend, the local (teetotal) spinster, a droll maid, a bishop, several men of the cloth and someone with a German accent. What happens needs to be seen to be believed – or laughed at!


Westend Experiance - 07:30PM 05/07/2008
location - Hind Leys Community College
West End Experience (A concert of popular music from a selection of West End shows) Hind Leys College Theatre, Shepshed 4 - 5 July 2008 ~ 7.30 p.m. All seats £6 - tel: 01509 568904 (evening & weekends)
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Model Railway - 10:00AM 05/07/2008
location - The Silk Mill, Derby
Suitable for all the family. Free of charge. Come and see the Museum’s 7mm scale Midland Railway Model in operation. No need to book, just drop in. For further confirmation please ring 01332 255308, minicom 01332 256666.


Grasshopper engine in steam - 10:00AM 05/07/2008
location - The Silk Mill, Derby
Visit the George Fletcher Victorian beam engine in steam. No need to book, just drop in. For further confirmation please ring 01332 255308, minicom 01332 256666.


Bestwood Library Garden Party - 10:30AM 05/07/2008
location - Bestwood Library, 516 Arnold Road, Nottingham
Come along and enjoy the garden and see the hard work of the Bestwood Library Gardening Club bloom! There will also be refreshments, a children’s entertainer, a local history display, Bestwood Directions, meet wildlife rescue, meet local park rangers and a plant swap. For further information telephone 0115 9155799


Stepping Out! - 11:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Humberstone Gate West, The Clock Tower and Gallowtree Gate
Every generation has an association with dance, from Ballroom to Jive, Big Band to Salsa. The streets of Leicester will ring to the sound of foot stomping, toe tapping and hip shaking. Dance is more popular than ever and this is reflected in the number and diversity of dance clubs and groups of all styles that regularly meet in Leicester’s ballroom’s, clubs and community centres. Stepping out! is a chance for everyone to dress up and get together in a celebration of dance.


Derby Arts Festival Centenary Thanksgiving Service - 06:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
This Sunday Evensong is a thanksgiving service for the 100 years of the Derby Arts Festival. Much of the music used for the service has been composed by adjudicators of the Derby Arts Festival over the years. The readings will be spoken by winners if the 2008 Arts Festival.


Summer Stage - Much Ado about Nothing - 06:30PM 06/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottingham
Summer Stage - Much Ado about Nothing Outdoor theatre for the summer months. Performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Performance to start at 7.30pm, gates open to picnickers at 6.30pm.


Ilkeston Brass. - 02:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Free Concert Season Present leaflet to gain access to the Castle. 14.00 - 17.00


HOT HOUSE YOUTH BIG BAND FESTIVAL - 12:00PM 06/07/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - Darwin Suite, Derby
12pm till late Day Pass - £15 Individual Concert sessions £10 Concessions £10 - £7.50 All-events weekend ticket £20 Youth Big Bands from throughout the UK will take part in the first ever Hot House Youth Big Band Festival. Hosted by the award winning EMYJO (East Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra), workshops and concerts will see Burton Youth Jazz Orchestra, Young Essex Jazz and Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra working with special guests Alan Barnes and Alex Wilson.


Duran Duran - 07:30PM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
During a colourful career that has covered over three decades and seen album sales of over 70 million albums Duran Duran are now embarking on their ‘Red Carpet Massacre World Tour’. Their music is continually pushing creative boundaries and this tour is a collection of super catchy tunes. The original members Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor and John Taylor have written and recorded the new tracks with producers such as Timberland and Nate ‘Danja’ Hills and to show case their new album they will be calling in at Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Sunday 6th July 2008. Price: £40 - £45 (plus booking fee) Maximum 8 tickets per household


Picnic in the Park - 10:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Bring along a blanket and a picnic and spend a relaxing family day in the park. Make seaside windmills in the Science Centre, have your face painted (£1 charge), or try out some circus skills. (In the case of bad weather, some activities will take place in The Old School Hall.


Sneinton Artists Art Trail - 12:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Pick up a trail map from Green’s Mill and view a variety of artists work at various venues in Sneinton. Works will be available for sale.


Festivities at Colwick Woods - 12:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Colwick Woods, Greenwood Road, Nottingham
Come along at an afternoon of festivities being organised by the volunteer group, Friends of Colwick Woods. Birds of Prey, Crusader Bowmen (Archery), Bouncy Castle, Magic Man, Face Painting, Dog Agility and much more.


Much Ado about Nothing - 07:30PM 06/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Nottingham
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men perform this Shakespearean romantic comedy as it was written to be: by an all male acting troupe. A performance of this Shakespearean comedy in the beautiful grounds of Newstead Abbey. Adults £11 Concessions £9


AMA Karate - Eastern Open Championships - 10:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Wigman Road, Nottingham
Open to Everyone!


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


Bands in the Parks 2008 - Ilkeston Brass - 02:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Part of a season of free outdoor brass and woodwind concerts in Nottingham’s most beautiful surroundings.


Hucknall - Tribute to Bobby - 08:00PM 07/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
For the very first time Mick Hucknall is stepping out from Simply Red, and has announced a new European Summer tour to support his eagerly anticipated debut solo studio LP Tribute To Bobby, released May 19th. The Bobby in question is the enormously influential African- American singer Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, sometimes referred to as the ‘Lion of the Blues’. Tribute to Bobby is a twelve track master class in soul, blues and R&B and a tribute to one of Hucknall’s most important inspirations and musical idols. Along with such artists as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and Junior Parker, Bland developed a sound that mixed gospel with blues and R&B. He sang classics such as big-band blues number Farther Up The Road (US R&B top 10 hit in 1957) and perfected his craft in the 1960s with a series of releases including Cry Cry Cry and I Pity The Fool. Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland perhaps achieved his greatest recognition much later in his career; in 1992 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 1997 he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On the album Tribute to Bobby Hucknall’s compelling vocals emphasise the sentiment of each of the songs, whilst masterfully adopting them and making them entirely his own Tickets £35 (plus £1.50 booking fee on non cash/cheque sales).


Andrew Lawrence Funhouse Comedy - 08:00PM 07/07/2008
location - The Blessington Carriage, 11-17 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU
Edinburgh Festival Preview Special. Comedy from Andrew Lawrence and Guests, at the Funhouse Comedy Club. Compere Spiky Mike. Adult £5 advance Adult £6 NUS £4 on door


Mick Hucknall - "A Tribute To Bobby" - 07:00PM 07/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Gig @ De Monfort Hall, Leicester


Treasure Island - 12:00AM 08/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Birmingham Stage Company present a thrilling new production which reintroduces Stevenson’s classic story to the theatre. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the island. They are joined on the ship by the hand-picked crew and the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life! Prior to it’s West End transfer, this remarkable show follows the Birmingham Stage Company’s acclaimed productions of The Jungle Book, Kensuke’s Kingdom and Danny The Champion Of The World. Don’t miss this magnificent adventure for all the family.


Treasure Island - 12:00AM 09/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Birmingham Stage Company present a thrilling new production which reintroduces Stevenson’s classic story to the theatre. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the island. They are joined on the ship by the hand-picked crew and the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life! Prior to it’s West End transfer, this remarkable show follows the Birmingham Stage Company’s acclaimed productions of The Jungle Book, Kensuke’s Kingdom and Danny The Champion Of The World. Don’t miss this magnificent adventure for all the family.


Flying Donkeys Storytelling - 07:30PM 09/07/2008
location - The Voice Box, Kensington Mews, Forman Street, DERBY, DE1 1JQ
Storyteller and ballad singer Cath Little draws inspiration from her Irish and English heritage as well as from her Welsh Homeland. Adult £6 Concession £4 refreshments included


Meatloaf - 07:30PM 09/07/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
Meat Loaf is performing live in concert this summer in an handful of specially selected venues including a date at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Wednesday 9th July in his ‘Casa De Carne Tour’. The veteran rock legend’s career spans over three decades having had some of the most successful rock series albums of all time. With his distinctive vocals and huge anthems like ‘I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)’ and ‘You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth’, this is truly your chance to catch a legend in action. Meatloaf will be supported by South African rock star Arno Carstens. Price: £39 - £45 (plus booking fee)


Derby 31st CAMRA Beer Festival - 06:30PM 09/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Derby
31st Derby Beer Festival. Welsh beer and big Locale feature. Theme-150th anniversary of Ram 'Private Derby' Sherwood Foresters/Mercian regimental mascot appearing live at opening ceremony, with the Ockbrook Big Band. Thurs Lunch-Gypsy Jazz Thurs Eve-Really Hot Chilli Peppers. Fri Lunch-Johnny Johnson Jazz Fri Eve Tiger Feet, Alma Boobie, Chaser. Sat Lunch Kelly's Heroes, Black Pig Border Morris Men, Belly Dancers. Sat Eve Silly Hat Night, Badness Wed Eve £3 Thurs Lunch Free Thurs Eve £5 Fri Lunch £1 Fri Aft £2 Fri Eve £6 Sat Lunch £3 Sat Eve £6 Sun Lunch Free. Card carrying CAMRA and EBCU members free at all times. Senior Citizens Free Wed Eve and Lunchtimes.


Treasure Island - 12:00AM 10/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Birmingham Stage Company present a thrilling new production which reintroduces Stevenson’s classic story to the theatre. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the island. They are joined on the ship by the hand-picked crew and the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life! Prior to it’s West End transfer, this remarkable show follows the Birmingham Stage Company’s acclaimed productions of The Jungle Book, Kensuke’s Kingdom and Danny The Champion Of The World. Don’t miss this magnificent adventure for all the family.


Russell Watson - 07:30PM 10/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Thursday 10 July 7.30pm


Scandalous! - 07:30PM 10/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
The Musical Based on the Life of D.H. Lawrence A rehearsed reading with music and costume, capturing the spirit and passion of D.H. Lawrence the man, the writer and the lover.


Derby Sings 2008 - Breton Song & Dance Evening at The Voice Box - 07:45PM 10/07/2008
location - The Voice Box, Kensington Mews, Forman Street, DERBY, DE1 1JQ
With Yannick Minvielle-Debat. Be transported to North-Western France by learning French songs and some Breton Dances. French wine and cheese will be available during the interval (donation please). Prices £6 / £4


Swarkestone Evening Walk - 07:00PM 10/07/2008
location - Swarkestone, Derby
A delightful 3 mile walk in the countryside around Swarkestone. Meet at the Crewe and Harper Arms Car Park, Swarkestone. Please phone for further details. Booking essential.


Global Market - 10:00AM 10/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
An international market of food, goods, arts and crafts


Concert at the Castle - 07:30PM 10/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Nottingham Music School Concert Orchestra, Training Orchestra, City Youth Choir and Senior Strings will perform a concert at Nottingham Castle. £4, £2 and free for NMS Members


The Bionic Ear Show - 07:00PM 10/07/2008
location - Sneinton Hermitage Community Centre, Nottingham
If you want to know how to protect your hearing or if you are experiencing a hearing loss and want to know more about the condition then Deafness Research UK’s free Bionic Ear Show is for you! The show demonstrates in a fun and imaginative way how sound travels through the ear to the brain, what happens in different parts of the hearing system and how each park of the system can fail or ’break down' This is a free event. To book contact Sophie Cowles by Monday 7 July on 020 7679 8965


Bluezz Intoxicated - 08:00PM 11/07/2008
location - The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester
Bluezz Intoxicated are the "other" band of Dumpy of Dumpys Rusty Nuts fame. Returning from a scorching gig here last year, they play mainly 60's classic rock and blues - Hendrix/Clapton/Mayall - usually rounding the evening off with a roof-raising version of Hawkwinds classic Silver Machine. Tickets £5 from BPM Records/Rock A Boom in Leicester or ticket line on 0116 2835533
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Treasure Island - 12:00AM 11/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Birmingham Stage Company present a thrilling new production which reintroduces Stevenson’s classic story to the theatre. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the island. They are joined on the ship by the hand-picked crew and the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life! Prior to it’s West End transfer, this remarkable show follows the Birmingham Stage Company’s acclaimed productions of The Jungle Book, Kensuke’s Kingdom and Danny The Champion Of The World. Don’t miss this magnificent adventure for all the family.


Scandalous! - 07:30PM 11/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
The Musical Based on the Life of D.H. Lawrence A rehearsed reading with music and costume, capturing the spirit and passion of D.H. Lawrence the man, the writer and the lover.


One City One World - 11:00AM 11/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
A season of FREE events and festivals across the City celebrating the many cultural traditions from Nottingham and from around the world. Come and enjoy music, song and dance, and market stalls featuring food, drink and produce from Europe and beyond.


Summer Stage - Merry Wives of Windsor - 06:30PM 11/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottingham
Summer Stage - Merry Wives of Windsor Outdoor theatre for the summer months. Performed by Illyria. Performance starts at 7.30pm, gates will be opened at 6.30pm for picnickers.


Global Market - 10:00AM 11/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
An international market of food, goods, arts and crafts


The Merry Wives of Windsor - 07:30PM 11/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Nottingham
Shakespeare at his most boisterous and farcical! International award winning Illyria perform this comedy that sees Falstaff, the bawdy Knight, fall in love not once but TWICE - at the same time, with two women who are actually best friends. A performance of this Shakespearean comedy in the beautiful grounds of Newstead Abbey. Adults £11 Concessions £9


Mothwatch - 08:00PM 11/07/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Come and see the variety of moths living in our City, a number of scarce moths have been recorded recently. Weather permitting. Max 6 people. Adults and children 10 years+ Book now on 0115 6878


NRSB Charity Firewalk - 08:30PM 11/07/2008
location - Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Nottingham
Putting mind over matter and walking over 20ft of burning embers in aid of Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind. Registration £10 Minimum Sponsorship 399 (discount from groups)


Opera At Nevill Holt - 04:00PM 11/07/2008
location - Nevill Holt, Market Harborough
Evenings at Nevill Holt near Medbourne include Bryn Terfel in concert, Verdi´s Falstaff with the Nevill Holt Rising Stars and a concert performance on period instruments of Dido & Aeneas and The Judgement of Paris. 11 July – Bryn Terfel Guests arrive from 4pm to explore the extensive walled gardens whilst enjoying a glass of champagne. The 17th century stable courtyard theatre is the perfect setting for the operas. During the 100 minute interval guests may picnic in the grounds or dine in the North Lawn Restaurant. Box office: 01962 73 73 66 / box@grangeparkopera.co.uk


Treasure Island - 12:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Birmingham Stage Company present a thrilling new production which reintroduces Stevenson’s classic story to the theatre. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the island. They are joined on the ship by the hand-picked crew and the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life! Prior to it’s West End transfer, this remarkable show follows the Birmingham Stage Company’s acclaimed productions of The Jungle Book, Kensuke’s Kingdom and Danny The Champion Of The World. Don’t miss this magnificent adventure for all the family.


Arabian Raceday - 12:00PM 12/07/2008
location - Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire
£8 on the gates, £6 up to 7 days in advance (purchased through website), under 16s free.


Growing and using herbs - 12:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ
Practical demonstrations, including growing and cooking with herbs held in the Walled Kitchen Garden.


19th Century Clumber - 12:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ
We bring Clumber's Victorian past to life.


Victorian Craft Workhops - 12:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Upton Road, Southwell
Nominal charge for workshop materials. Child £2.50


Global Market - 10:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
An international market of food, goods, arts and crafts


One City One World - 11:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
A season of FREE events and festivals across the City celebrating the many cultural traditions from Nottingham and from around the world. Come and enjoy music, song and dance, and market stalls featuring food, drink and produce from Europe and beyond


Nottingham Symphonic Winds in Concert - 07:30PM 12/07/2008
location - Djanogly Recital Hall, University Park, Nottingham
A concert by local groups, Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra featuring season highlights - music that will appeal to all! There will be a donation made from this event to the British Heart Foundation. £10 per ticket including refreshments


Rock Concert - 12:00PM 12/07/2008
location - Rutland House School, Elm Bank, Mapperley
This a fundraising event for the school. Rutland House is a Scope residential and day special school for children with cerebral palsy and complex disabilities. There will be bands, drumming workshops, games and activities, a raffle and a barbeque. Buy tickets on the gate.


Prehistoric Derby Day - 11:00AM 12/07/2008
location - Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
Prehistoric themed activities, demonstrations and object-handling. Also, bring along your mystery archaeological finds for identification by the county Finds Liaison Officer. Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Suitable for all. No need to book. Free of charge.


Rotary Club of Ilkeston Midsummer happening - 12:00PM 12/07/2008
location - Victoria Park Ilkeston
Rotary Club of Ilkeston Midsummer Happining. Admission is FREE. The event will be opened by the Mayor Of Ilkeston at 12:00. and ends at 17:00, Events will include rides for children, Miniature train ride. you can be seen with a DALEK (if you're not too scared), Charity stalls, bouncy castle, vintage cars and much more. Entertainment is on throughout the event and refreshments will be available for the hospitality tent. Come and join us for a fun day and raise money for local charities.


Central Masters Football - 07:30PM 13/07/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
Some of the Midlands most famous footballing faces will be lining up for the Central Masters Football tournament at Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Sunday 13th July 2008. Six teams line up for the challenge this year, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Notts County, Leicester City, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. The bitter rivals will all compete for a place in the grand final and of course bragging rights are at stake. Price: £10 - £14 (plus booking fee)


Global Market - 10:00AM 13/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
An international market of food, goods, arts and crafts


One City, One World - 11:00AM 13/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
A season of FREE events and festivals across the City celebrating the many cultural traditions from Nottingham and from around the world. Come and enjoy music, song and dance, and market stalls featuring food, drink and produce from Europe and beyond


Bands in the Parks 2008 - Matlock Band - 02:00PM 13/07/2008
location - Arboretum, Waverley Street, Nottingham
Part of a season of free outdoor brass and woodwind concerts in Nottingham’s most beautiful surroundings.


Sarah Millican Funhouse Comedy - 08:00PM 14/07/2008
location - The Blessington Carriage, 11-17 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU
Edinburgh Festival Preview Special. Comedy from Sarah Millican and Guests, at the Funhouse Comedy Club. Compere Spiky Mike. Adult £5 advance Adult £6 NUS £4 on door


Ribena Havestival - 11:00AM 14/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
Ribena introduce us to their Havestival, transforming the city into a carefree country escape. This event includes farmers market stalls, country games, pie eating contests and folk music.


The Wedding Singer - 12:00AM 14/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Based on the hit movie this will have you dancing in the aisles. With a score that transports you back to the 80's, this is the ultimate feel-good night out and the only party invite you'll need - so RSVP now!


The 17 Bill Drummond Event - 02:00PM 14/07/2008
location - Quad, Derby
Renowned artist and musician Bill Drummond has been invited to create a unique performance piece entitled The17 to celebrate QUAD and particularly its location in Derby. Drummond will be working on the piece over six weeks during the summer with members of the community, culminating in an evening performance on the Market Place on Friday 22nd August.


Little Shop of Horrors - 12:00AM 15/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Everyone's favourite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon There's never a dull day for Seymour in the flower shop thanks to his blossoming secret passion for ditsy Audrey. The only problem is she has a boyfriend. But just as his luck has run out mildmannered Seymour discovers an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite...


Jake & Elwood the best Blues Brothers show - 07:30PM 15/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Calling all Soul Brothers & Sisters! Everybody Needs Somebody, so Gimme Some Lovin’ and Shake Those Tail-Feathers for the biggest and best loved soul, rhythm and blues party on the planet! Sing-a-long, laugh-a-long and let your body Flip, Flop and Fly along with the greatest Blues Brothers Show - EVER! A sensational fully live show featuring all the classic hits such as Everybody, Soul Man, Mustang Sally, Midnight Hour, Do You Love Me, Rawhide and many many more. “One outstanding stage production… this must be the definitive Blues Brothers show.” The Stage Prices £21.50, concessions £19.50


Ribena Harvestival - 11:00AM 15/07/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
Ribena introduce us to their Havestival, transforming the city into a carefree country escape. This event includes farmers market stalls, country games, pie eating contests and folk music.


The Truth about Mars at Rutland & Derby Arms - 07:30PM 15/07/2008
location - Rutland & Derby Arms, Leicester
Websites, the blogsphere, controversial books and the tabloid media love Mars. They tell of the Face on Mars, Cydonia, anomalistic rock formations, spacecraft conspiracies and a coverup to hide 'the truth' about Mars. With half a dozen spacecraft on or around Mars, data is streaming back at an unprecedented rate, adding new layers of detail to our understanding of the Red Planet. Doug Ellison takes you on a tour of the more popular conspiracies and fringe theories, and presents the raw data that tells us the 'Truth about Mars'. Doug Ellison is a Multimedia Producer. He started a forum to share and compare techniques and ideas of rover image processing which turned into Unmannedspaceflight.com. He has given many lectures to schools, local astronomy societies, and the British Astronomical Association about the rovers and other Mars missions, and he produces Rover Audio Updates with Jim Bell for The Planetary Society.


Little Shop Of Horrors - 12:00AM 16/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Everyone's favourite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon There's never a dull day for Seymour in the flower shop thanks to his blossoming secret passion for ditsy Audrey. The only problem is she has a boyfriend. But just as his luck has run out mildmannered Seymour discovers an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite...


Worksop and the Straw Family - 12:00AM 16/07/2008
location - 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, S81 0JG
A slide show of Worksop highlighting its connections with the Straw family. Includes tea/coffee and a guided tour of the house. £3.


DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Presented by Dancetek - 07:15PM 16/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£14, concessions £7 A dance spectacular performed by the young people of Derby. A kaleidoscope of tap, modern dance, ballet, jazz, street dance and cheer-leading to a medley of popular and traditional music. • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


Comedy Night - 08:00PM 16/07/2008
location - Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
Edinburgh Festival Preview Special. Compere Spiky Mike Advance tickets £4.00 On the door £5.00 / NUS £4.00


Henry V - 06:00PM 17/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
A performance of this shakespearean classic in the beautiful grounds of the city’s landmark, Nottingham Castle. Ticket Prices TBC


Little Shop Of Horror - 12:00AM 17/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Everyone's favourite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon There's never a dull day for Seymour in the flower shop thanks to his blossoming secret passion for ditsy Audrey. The only problem is she has a boyfriend. But just as his luck has run out mildmannered Seymour discovers an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite...


In Dreams - 07:30PM 17/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
In Dreams’ brand new 2008 show featuring the music of Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Billy Fury, Connie Francis & Ricky Corvette. Johnny Curtiss sings the music of Roy Orbison with an astonishing vocal talent that would make The Big O himself envious! Combine that together with spine tingling vocal impersonations from Karen Noble as Dusty & Michael King as Billy Fury and you have a spectacular night out! £16.50, concessions £15.50
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Martin Stephenson - 08:00PM 17/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Martin Stephenson is a supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer, whose career in music stretches back almost twenty years – perhaps most famously with The Daintees in the early 80s. Musically he is a free spirit, with a love of a wide range of styles, from rockabilly and show tunes to straight ahead rock. £12, concessions £8


DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Presented by Dancetek - 07:15PM 17/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£14, concessions £7 A dance spectacular performed by the young people of Derby. A kaleidoscope of tap, modern dance, ballet, jazz, street dance and cheer-leading to a medley of popular and traditional music. • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


Def Leppard / Whitesnake - 06:45PM 17/07/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
Air guitars at the ready – it’s time to rock! Def Leppard and Whitesnake are hitting Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Thursday 17th July. Both bands are legendary on the rock music scene and this gig promises to be one of the highlights of the summer. Def Leppard have played to over 50 million fans in the last 15 years alone and were the biggest selling rock band of the 80’s. With massive hits like ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’, ‘Photograph’ and ‘Two Steps Behind’ their performance is not to be missed. They’ll be sharing the bill with Whitesnake as legendary frontman David Coverdale brings the band back on tour. Price: £37.50 (plus booking fee)


Horrible Histories - 10:30AM 17/07/2008
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.


The Showcase - 08:00PM 17/07/2008
location - Loggerheads, Nottingham
Bringing new and existing performers to the stage to show us what they've got! This is a Free Event!


Scene Unseen - Peter Lester - 12:55PM 17/07/2008
location - The Yard Gallery, Wollaton Hall & Park, Nottingham
Local photographer Peter Lester has spent years photographing Wollaton Hall and Park. The images in this exhibition are a photographic record of aspects of the site that are not immediately obvious, or that have meaning for him. Visitors will have the chance to buy the artworks featured in the exhibition. Cost: Free- However a car Park fee applies


Little Shop Horrors - 12:00AM 18/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Everyone's favourite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon There's never a dull day for Seymour in the flower shop thanks to his blossoming secret passion for ditsy Audrey. The only problem is she has a boyfriend. But just as his luck has run out mildmannered Seymour discovers an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite...


Fine Food Market - 10:00AM 18/07/2008
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.


DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Presented by Dancetek - 07:15PM 18/07/2008
location - The Guildhall Theatre, Derby
£14, concessions £7 A dance spectacular performed by the young people of Derby. A kaleidoscope of tap, modern dance, ballet, jazz, street dance and cheer-leading to a medley of popular and traditional music. • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY


Mothwatch - 08:00PM 18/07/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Come and see the variety of moths living in our City, a number of scarce moths have been recorded recently. Weather permitting. Max 6 people. Adults and children 10 years+ Book now on 0115 6878


Bugsy Malone - 07:30PM 18/07/2008
location - St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley
St Margarets Junior Players have been rehearsing hard for the past 7 months to bring you Bugsy Malone, come along and see for yourself. Tickets Adults £4 & Concessions £3. Show times Friday 18th July 7.30pm Saturday 19th July 2pm & 7.30pm.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor Band - 08:00PM 18/07/2008
location - Running Horse, 16 Alfreton Road, Canning Circus, Nottingham
£6 adv. For more details, please call 0115 9787398


Buster @ Approach - 07:00PM 18/07/2008
location - Approach, Nottingham
This is a free event!


The Mustangs - 08:00PM 19/07/2008
location - The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester
The UK's premier new Rock/Blues band play a return gig at The Musician after their storming of the Skegness Blues festival in January 08. New album "Nothing Stays The Same" will be featured, along with some old favourites. Support comes from Leicester blues band The Piranha Brothers.
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Little Shop Of Horrors - 12:00AM 19/07/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Everyone's favourite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon There's never a dull day for Seymour in the flower shop thanks to his blossoming secret passion for ditsy Audrey. The only problem is she has a boyfriend. But just as his luck has run out mildmannered Seymour discovers an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite...


Don’t Stop The Music - 02:00PM 19/07/2008
location - Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
A dance spectacular performed by the young people of Derby. A kaleidoscope of tap, modern dance, ballet, jazz, street dance and cheer-leading to a medley of popular and traditional music. • BY THE COMMUNITY • FOR THE COMMUNITY £14, concessions £7


State of the Art Tattoo & Body Art Festival - 12:00PM 19/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Over 8000 visitors are expected at Derby’s Assembly Rooms to see and meet over 90 world class tattoo and body artists tattooing all comers at this annual 2-day festival. Many local bands will be playing throughout the weekend, food, BBQs, bars plus over 40 fashion and body art trade outlets. Prices £20 per day, under 15s Free Tickets available from Tel: 01329 284562 or online at www.tattoo-2001.com
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National Garden Scheme Day 08 - 12:00PM 19/07/2008
location - Upton Road, Southwell, NG25 0PT
12pm - 5pm