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events for 13/08/2008

Geding Play Day - 01:00PM 13/08/2008
location - Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
Gedling Play Day is organised and part-funded by Notts CC in conjunction with Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council. There will be dance displays, drumming workshops, advice on playing safe, healthy eating and lots of new games and activities to try out, in fact something for all ages and abilities. It is a chance for the under 14s to express themselves through play in a safe and secure environment.
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Chinese Acrobatic Swan Lake - 07:30PM 13/08/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Wednesday - Saturday 7.30pm Saturday 2.30pm Swan Lake gets a radical makeover from a unique Chinese company combining classical ballet and traditional acrobatics to create a spectacular new interpretation of the greatest classical ballet of all time. The Guandong Acrobatic Company’s extraordinary Acrobatic Swan Lake – in which Black Swans dance on high wires and the Swan Princess dances on pointe on her partner’s head - has created a worldwide sensation. In this fresh and original adaptation of Swan Lake, a European prince falls in love with a Chinese swan, and performers use acrobatics and their very considerable talents as classical dancers to tell the story. Pole balancing, jumping through fire hoops, rope walking, ball walking and jujitsu are all seamlessly woven into the story, and there is constant blurring of performance styles, including not only ballet and acrobatics but also elements of Peking Opera. Directed by Guangzhou Acrobatic Company’s director Ning Genfu and choreographed by former Hong Kong Ballet principal dancer Zhao Ming, the production grew out of a desire to bring the traditional performing art out of the circus tent and onto the stage. It was created as a co-production with Shanghai City Dance Company. Acrobatic Swan Lake includes scenes in which the White Swan dances on pointe on top of the Prince’s head and shoulders and another in which the famous dance of four little swans is transformed into a performance of four little frogs, played by men who do the entire dance on their arms. The incredible pas de deux between Wei Baohua's Prince and Wu Zhengdan's White Swan has made the couple – husband and wife in real life – into international stars. The production proved a hit at its Premiere in Beijing in 2006 and has since thrilled audiences worldwide, from Moscow to New York.


Deadly Nightcap by Francis Durbridge - 07:30PM 13/08/2008
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


Baking for Little’uns - Pizza - 01:33PM 13/08/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
£2.50 per person Hands on cookery sessions for children aged 3-6 years, using Green’s Mill organic flour. Book now on 0115 915 6878


Owls About - 11:00AM 13/08/2008
location - Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Nottingham
Create your own paper plate owl and try out the owl trail around the Hall. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £1 per activity


Roman Derby Day - 10:00AM 13/08/2008
location - Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
Take part in dramatic performances of Roman myths and legends with professional storytellers Annamation, meet Senilis the Roman potter and join in with a selection of Roman inspired crafts. Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Suitable for all. No need to book. Free of charge.


Bugs ‘R’ Brilliant - 02:30PM 13/08/2008
location - Pickford’s House Museum, Derby
Come and help us discover what types of bugs live in the gardens at Pickford’s House. Make your own bug viewer and take a closer look at what you find. We will record all findings on our Bugs ‘R’ Brilliant wallchart. Pickford’s House Museum. Suitable for all. No need to book, just drop in. Free of charge.


Taking a Fall: Satirical Prints by Gillray - 09:00AM 13/08/2008
location - New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Complementing the ‘Animated Adventures’ exhibition, an informal talk and closer look at satirical prints by James Gillray and William Hogarth. Both these artists poked fun at the customs and the society of their day and were the forerunners of today’s political cartoonists. There will be opportunities to handle some examples of work. Limited places, booking advisable. Not suitable for under 12’s.


Fairies, Princesses, Knights and Dragons - 11:00AM 13/08/2008
location - Belgrave Hall & Gardens, Leicester
Dress up in your best fancy dress costume and join the parade around the garden. Get crafty and make accessories for your outfit, enjoy face- painting and storytelling and take part in house and garden trails. £1.50 for activities