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events for 12/08/2008

Deadly Nightcap by Francis Durbridge - 07:30PM 12/08/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Having killed his brother-in-law, Jack persuades his girlfriend to help kill his wife. However, Jack's plan goes horribly wrong. Mystery and murder abound in this inventive play from one of the masters of the thriller genre. With more suspects, motives and plot-twists than you can aim a gun at, this classic thriller will have you guessing to the end... Sat 16th Aug 5.00pm - Audio Described Performance


Time Travellers - Come out and play - 10:30AM 12/08/2008
location - The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham
Chinese skipping, playing with marbles and making a Cat’s Cradle were all the rage with children in the 50’s and 60’s. Come and have ago. Activities are taking place at 10.30am - 12.30pm &1.30pm -3.30pm.


The Art Cafe - 06:30PM 12/08/2008
location - Forever Green Restaurant, Ransom Wood, Southwell Rd West, Mansfield, NG21 0HJ
An energised evening of Live acoustical music and poetry set in the lush grounds of Ransom Wood at Forever Green Restaurant. Performing at The August Art Cafe..... Richard Goodson Richard is a Nottingham performance poet (aka dirtyfilthypoet) His poems have been described as 'visceral', 'erotic' and 'surreal'. Carly Collingwood Singer songwriter Carly Collingwood makes plaintive and dynamic songs that aim to bring warmth to cold climates. Carly sounds like: “a cross-wired fusion between St Etienne’s Sarah Cracknell and Shortwave Sets Ulrika Bjorsne” Richard De Mercia & Band Richard De Mercia is a Nottingham based song writer who combined with Marq Sutton and Tim J Simpson bring out a sound that could be described as ‘Acoustic Rock’ Doors open 6.30pm, first performance 7.45pm Fully licensed bar and a selection of baguettes and bar snacks will be available. Tickets £4.50 available in advance or on the door. Email james.cannon@ransomwood.co.uk or tel 01623 675304. For more information see www.myspace.com/theartcafe
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Froggy Faces - 10:30AM 12/08/2008
location - New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
Amphibians all over the world are endangered and 2008 has been named as the “Year of the Frog”. Come and make frog masks to help spread the message. £1.50 for activities.