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events for 26/07/2008

Eastwood Arts Festival Finale Concert - 07:30PM 26/07/2008
location - St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire
Eastwood Collieries' Male Voice Choir is once again proud to be performing the finale concert to the annual Eastwood Arts Festival with our special guest the Boundary Singers. Tickets are priced at £5 and you can pay on the door
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Robin Of Sherwood - 07:00PM 26/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Theatre Royal Nottingham and The Royal Company present Robin of Sherwood by Michael Morpurgo adapted for the stage and directed by David Longford designed by Lindsey Bradford music composed and performed by OPUS “Welcome to Sherwood Forest. We have been expecting you for some time” Living amongst the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest, young Robin Hood has to quickly deal with the pain and injustice served by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. Accompanied by Friar Tuck, Little John, Marion and others, Robin becomes the warrior leader of the Outcasts, determined to bring good King Richard back to the English throne and to triumph over the evil Sheriff.


Eurobeat - 08:00PM 26/07/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
The hilarious world of the Eurovision Song Contest LIVE on stage! Grab a flag and a clacker, face the front and cheer just like a real Eurovision nutcase as ten countries compete… then text in your vote on the night because the audience decides who wins! Introduced on screen by Sir Terry Wogan, the king of Eurovision, this impressively staged award-winning musical is only a handful of sequins away from whipping up a frenzy in the West End. See it now and experience the LIVE euro-phoria that is EUROBEAT.


Evolution - 06:30PM 26/07/2008
location - Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Almost a year to the day since the first Evolution gig, the project continues to gather great reviews and support from music lovers. With the gigs featuring a mix of bands, solo artistes and musical styles, there is something for everyone at this all ages gig. Featuring The Beau Peepshow on 24 May, with the remaining line up still to be announced. £5
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Victorian Games Workshops - 01:00PM 26/07/2008
location - Upton Road, Southwell, NG25 0PT
Event takes place between 1pm and 3pm


Summer School - 10:00AM 26/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Do you love art but sometimes wish you could get more from what you see? Then our Summer School session is for you. Looking at ways of analysing paintings, an introduction will be followed by a practical session in the ’Laura Knight at the Theatre’ exhibition. Run by Open University tutor Erica Middleton, with an emphasis on learning and enjoyment. Suitable for 18 years+ 10am-12noon or 1pm-3pm £5.50


Baking for Little’uns - Pizza - 10:30AM 26/07/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Hands on cookery sessions for children aged 3-6 years, using Green’s Mill organic flour. Book now on 0115 915 6878 £2.50 per session


Wild Derby - Day of Pondmania - 10:00AM 26/07/2008
location - Allestree Park, Duffield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2EU
Meet at the lake, near to the Main Avenue entrance (follow the signs on the day). Take part in pond dipping and mini-beast hunting, receive advice about ponds, meet your local pond wardens and learn about the pond warden scheme and adopting a local pond.


Leicester Caribbean Carnival Costume Extravaganza - 07:30PM 26/07/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
This spectacular event will feature the judging of this year's Carnival Queen. Tickets £10 Concessions £5


Styling Project 1 - 10:00AM 26/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Drawing inspiration from portrait paintings in the collection, and picking up on the ’drama and dressing up’ themes of Laura Knight at the Theatre, fashion designers and photographers based in Nottingham have created a series of directional fashion images.


Open Day - 10:00AM 26/07/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
The Theatre Royal has been entertaining and bringing enjoyment to people for over 140 years. Now you have the opportunity to come and see what it is really like behind the scenes and it’s all ABSOLUTELY FREE. SO WHAT GOING ON? There will be foyer and street performances, face painting, competitions, an arts space for children, live music and lots lots more. YOUR CHANCE TO TREAD THE BOARDS AND GO BACKSTAGE Plus there will be regular Backstage Tours led by a member of the Theatre Royal staff. This will give you the opportunity to tread the Theatre Royal boards and explore Sherwood Forest, as you will see how the Theatre Royal’s production of Robin of Sherwood has been brought to life. The tours will commence from 10am from our stalls foyer and will run regularly until the early afternoon. Simply turn up on the day – no ticket is required. ACCESS TOURS At 11am there will be a tour for wheelchair users and their companions and at 12noon there will be a BSL interpreted tour. For further information or to book a place on these access tours only please contact Emily Noakes on 0115 989 5609. Don’t forget there will be a special matinee performance of Robin of Sherwood and so the Theatre Royal’s OPEN DAY really will be a great day out for all the family. See you there for lots of fun.


British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships - 09:00AM 26/07/2008
location - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham
The City of Nottingham Tennis Centre welcomes the 19th British Open championships. It’s one of four tournaments on the global NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour to have Super Series status - the equivalent of a Grand Slam. Please confirm times prior to event.


New Art Exchange Community Day - 11:00AM 26/07/2008
location - New Art Exchange, Nottingham
The New Art Exchange welcomes our new neighbours to come in, find out what we’re about and experience some art. The day includes workshops, live performances in music and dance and many interesting exhibitions. Featuring many local acts, artists and groups including: Freddie Kofi, The Arabic Dance Group, Pratap Pawar and the Triveni Dance Company, Nottingham Tribal Drum Group and many many more... Come along for what is sure to be a fantastic open day!


Meet animals from the Brinsley Animal Rescue Centre - 11:00AM 26/07/2008
location - Top Valley Library, Top Valley Drive, Nottingham
Join us to learn about the work of the Centre, make Animal Badges, draw pictures and colouring FREE Refreshments For more information contact Top Valley Library on 0115 9157504 or Laura on 0115 9152831


That beautiful pale face is my fate (for Lord Byron) - 12:00PM 26/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Nottingham
The artists; Ulla Von Brandenburg, Pablo Bronstein, Marcia Farquhar, Blue Firth, Linder, Goshka Macuga, David Noonan, Alexis Marguerite Teplin. Their works represent an artistic seance, establishing contact with Lord Bryon, both as he was in his lifetime, and how he might be today. Adult £7, Concession £4.50, Children £3