PLUS: 50 great things to do this summer

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WO 8 Aug



This weekend
Open Air Theatre
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Frankenstein
*Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August*

*Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Hall*

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Don't miss out on some wonderfully atmospheric Open Air Theatre this weekend with stories to appeal to all ages. Grab a garden chair or a picnic rug (maybe a picnic too) and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and tremendous performances...

*Frankenstein*(Illyria)*Saturday 10 August*|Gates: 5pm
*Newstead Abbey*
"Spectacular stage effects, puppetry and flashes of the wickedly dark humouras the brilliant young student Viktor Frankenstein discovers how to endow dead organic matterwith life itself.Set toa fully orchestrated musical score."

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*A Midsummer Night's Dream
*(Chapterhouse)*Sunday 11 August*|Gates: 6pm
*Wollaton Hall*

"Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players".

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Magic of Thailand
Magic of Thailand

Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 August

*Forest Recreation Ground*

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A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand withlive cooking demonstrations, Authentic Thai Cuisine,Carving and Produce,Thai Boxing Demonstrations, music and dancing, massage and lots more!

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Mamma Mia
Outdoor Cinema

Sunday 26 August

*Wollaton Hall*

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*Mamma Mia - Here we go Again!
*"Five years after the events ofMamma Mia! [ [link removed] ](2008), Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past. A star studded cast and some amazing sing-along tunes...starringLily James,"
"Meryl Streep,Cher, and"
"Pierce Brosnan"

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Check out this and other music-themed outdoor film screenings to be shown at Wollaton this August.

22/08 - A Star is Born
23/08 - Bohemian Rhapsody
25/08 - Purple Rain
26/08 - Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

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Gandy's Circus
Gandeys Circus

Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 September

*Woodthorpe Grange Park*

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*EXTENDED RUN**,and additional performance Sunday 22September at 18.00*

Prior to a fourth winter at the AIA Great European Carnival in Hong Kong on the city waterfront, Europes largest touring big top show, Gandeys Circus presents *THE GREATEST SHOW TOUR*

Tickets start at only 7.99 and there are other money saving offers, too!

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StoryParks
StoryParks

Monday to Friday until 31 August

*5 Parks across the city*

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*A SUMMER OF IMAGINATION*

Explore your favourite Nottingham parks this summer and find magical story dens full of books, crafts, trails and more.

There are five StoryParks across the City, so youre bound to find one near you. With a special sculpture at each one, why not see whether you can visit them all?

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Food Festival
Nottingham Food and Drink Festival

Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 August

*Wollaton Hall 10am - 6pm
Free parking on site
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A touch of summertime, al fresco dining, Masterchefs, artisan food and drink, music, fun and hopefully laughter. So come along to eat, drink and be merry.

The Festivals Super Theatre plans to give a series of entertaining and instructive live cookery demonstrations throughout the weekend, with a superb line up ofcelebrity chefs [ [link removed] ], who will bring an intriguing selection of international food backgrounds and influences to the show.

Tickets from 9 on the gate (Cheaper in advance)

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NTC Exterior
Tennis - Junior Nationals

*Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August*

*Nottingham Tennis Centre*

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*Play from 9am each day*
*Free event*

The Junior National Championships are the highest level of domestic competition for all junior players.

Previous winners include big stars such as Tim Henman, Sue Barker, Andy Murray, Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund, Heather Watson, Naomi Broady, Jack Draper.

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Summer things to do
50 things to do this summer

School holidays are here for kids in Nottingham...buthow to keep them occupied?
Check out this handy list of 50 FREE or super cheap things to do this summer.

Visiting the Beach, the Carnival and Storyparks are all on there - see how many you can tick off!

It includes summer holiday activities, fun days and more in your neighbourhood

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Library
Library Theatre

*The Girl of Ink and Stars:*
Until Monday 12 August

*Various Nottingham Libraries*

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Based on the award-winning book by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, The Girl of Ink and Stars tells the story of Isabella and her lifelong friend Pablos journey into the forbidden and unknown territories of their island in a search for their missing friend. Following her map and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers beneath the dry rivers and smoky mountains a fiery legend is stirring from its sleep... A mythical tale for adventurers aged 7+

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Carnival
Nottingham Carnival

Sunday 18 August

*Victoria Embankment*

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*12noon - 8pm
FREE PARADE
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Line the route at the Victoria Embankment as the citys liveliest (and loudest) parade winds its way around in a celebration of Nottinghams Caribbean heritage featuring hundreds of colourful costumes made just for the parade and energetically displayed to music from moving sound systems and Samba drums.

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Tabby McTat
Tabby McTat

Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August

*Royal Concert Hall*

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Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflers"Tabby McTat"is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic. Unmissable for children and families of all ages!

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Beach
Nottingham Beach

Open until Sunday 2 September

*Citywide*

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Loads of free sun on the Beach this summer from kids to the grown-ups...*

Mondays:Kids Movie Night from 5pm*
Vote for your favourite each week on the Nottingham Beach Facebook page [ [link removed] ].

*Tuesdays:Variety on the Beach*
Open mic hosted by Just Ben.

*Wednesdays:Beach Volleyball*
Tournament with localbusinesses

*Thursdays:Date Night Movie Night from 7pm*
Bring a blanket and watch a movie under the stars. Film choice is voted for each week on the Nottingham Beach Facebook page [ [link removed] ].

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Cave Tours
Cave Tours

Various dates Aug/Sept
Limited availability

*Peel Street (August 16) and Rock Cemetery (Sept 7)*

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Get out of the heat and take a tour into Nottingham's underground networks. There are tours the Mammoth Cave and labyrinth, on Peel Street and a fascinating tour of Rock Cemetery on Mansfield Road.

Hurry! The tours fill up fast and spaces are limited

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Coming soon
Robin Hood Pageant

RHP
*Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October*

*Newstead Abbey*

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As you enter through the woods, the sounds and smells of Robin Hoods encampment will guide you to his merry band of outlaws hiding out. Close by, a royal hunting party, led by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, is about to snare their biggest prize of all.

This unique immersive experience will take you back to a forest close to 12th Century Nottingham. See local minstrels, artisans and characters. Eat, drink and be merry. Learn a trade or two. Meet the man who would become a legend.

*BOOK FOR OCTOBER HALF TERM WITH SPECIAL EARLY BIRD SAVINGS
*until Monday September 2 2019

Adult 13.50 After 2 Sept - Adult 15.50
Children 9.50 After 2 Sept - Children 11.50
Family 40.00 After 2 Sept - Family 45.00 (2 adults and 3 children)

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