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WoN Weekly header 14 May


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Nottingham Open Tennis

Venus Williams
Saturday 5 - Sunday 13 June

*Nottingham Tennis Centre*

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*Venus Williams and Johanna Konta lead stellar entry list for Nottingham Open*

Ten-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams heads a strong entry list for this year’s Nottingham Open – the first of the returning LTA summer grass court events.

Williams is joined by 2017 champion Donna Vekic, two-time finalist Johanna Konta and British No.2 Heather Watson on the entry list.

Konta and Vekic are two of 13 players in the WTA Top 50 to have entered the competition – a list that also includes Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, American Alison Riske and Swiss world No.11 Belinda Bencic.

This year’s tournament is expected to operate at approximately 25% supporter capacity due to Government rules on social distancing and restrictions on the number of supporters at sporting events. You need to be an LTA Advantage member to book - it's free to sign up.

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[ [link removed] ]Venus Williams (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for LTA)


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Haim

Haim

Fri 24 September

*Motorpoint Arena*

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You may have caught the performance on this week's Brit Awards. ‘The One More Haim Tour’ will see the band performing their biggest UK shows to date.

WIMPIII topped the UK album chart upon release and the new record has been welcomed with an outpouring of critical acclaim and rave reviews.

The Sunday Times made it their Album of the Week, writing, “Call it perfect third album syndrome.”

This event has been rescheduled. All tickets purchased remain valid for the new date. There's some availability if you don't yet have your ticket.

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EM Con

EmCon

Sat 28 to Sun 29 August

*Motorpoint Arena*

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EM-Con returns with a show that’s set to be out of this world. Don't miss the most exciting show in the galaxy.

Among the guests for this year’s show are Will Mellor. Will is best known for his roles as Jambo Bolton in Hollyoaks, and Catherine Tate, best known for her own sketch show and role in Dr Who.

Game of Thrones/Skins star Hannah Murray and LaMonica Garrett: Arrow/Supergirl/The Flash will also attend and with the Back to the Future DeLorean.

This event has been rescheduled. All tickets will be valid with further tickets available.

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Henry Normal: Escape Plan

Henry Normal

Tues 16 November

*Metronome*

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With honorary doctorates from both universities and a beer, and a bus named after him; Henry Normal is a proper Nottingham chap! Join him for an evening of pure escape with stories, jokes and poems.

Henry is a writer, poet and TV and Film producer and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival.

His new live show “The Escape Plan”draws on over 40 years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from his successful BBC Radio 4 series and his seven poetry collections. 

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Illusion Impossible

Illusion Impossible

Fri 22 October

*Motorpoint Arena*

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Be prepared! This showcase features five of the world's most incredible Illusionists including:

Britain's Got Talent runner up Jamie Raven
Britain's Got Talent 2020 Finalists James and Dylan Piper. 

Plus Award winning magician Oliver Tabor, and
Highly acclaimed magical duo The Glamourists amongst others.

With a non-stop show, packed with breathtaking magic and illusions and an explosive finale!

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National Ice Centre returns

Spotlight Bar

Fri 21 May

*National Ice Centre*

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There's plenty happening around Bolero Square next week...

How about dinner, drinks and live music? in Motorpoint Arena’s Spotlight Bar & Restaurant next Friday (21 May) with *Rich Howell* -  a highly talented Midlands-based solo acoustic act.

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Plus! The ice is back including the popular *UV Paint Parties* from Friday 21 May! 

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Vegan Camp Out

Vegan Camp Out

*Fri 20 to Sun 22 August*

*Newark Showground
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Vegan Camp Out is the world’s largest vegan camping event, which in normal years sees campers coming from over 40 different countries!

There is a huge line-up with stages for music and talks, space for activism workshops, yoga and fitness, and dozens of delicious food options.

Headlining is stand-up comedian, actor, broadcaster and writer - *Russell Brand.* 

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Sneinton Street Food

Sneinton Street Food

Friday 25 June

*Sneinton Market*

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Don't miss out one one of the hottest tickets in town - This is the first date with tickets available and even these are limited!

Lucky ticket holders can enjoy...

Award winning street food (to be announced)

Beers, cocktails and cold beverages provided by the Wave bar.

Live Music + DJ's playing all evening.

Check the website for other street food dates as they become available.

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Titus: T.rex is king

Titus event logo

*Sun 4 July 2021 – Weds 31 August 2022*

*Wollaton Hall & Deer Park*

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The the only real T-rex on display in the UK and, across most of Europe is in Nottingham from July!

You’ll see the skeleton of the T. rex himself, as well as digital and interactive virtual media display.

Learn about his extraordinary journey from discovery in the Montana Badlands in the USA.

Explore the truth behind the myths about this iconic dinosaur – and perhaps decide if in fact he was covered in scales, feathers or both.

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Disco Six

Disco Ball

Mon 17 to Weds 19 May

*Nonsuch Studios*

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From Monday, Let's Dance!

With groups of six are allowed to meet indoors. head to Nonsuch and come in and party like it's mid-2019!

The venue is handed over to YOU with all the elements of a club night but without the crowds!

HOW IT WORKS
1 ticket = 1 group (up to six people) and a 15-minute disco slot

Pick from a range of AMAZING music mixes then play at full-volume, with smoke, lights, visuals – in a place that isn’t your kitchen and requires no tidying up!

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Open Air Theatre

Open Air Theatre Macbeth
*Various dates between Sat 12 June and Fri 20 August*

*Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Newstead Abbey*

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The manicured gardens and beautiful ruins of Newstead Abbey and the spectacular Elizabethan mansion and park at Wollaton are once again offering a fantastic season of open air theatre performances throughout the summer.

Grab some friends (or your bubble), a picnic, a lawn chair or rug and while away a pleasant summer’s evening. All events have covid safety measures in place.

*Tickets: *Adult – £16, Child – £11 (5 – 16 years), Family – £46 (2 adults & 2 children)
Car parking charges apply.

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(Pictured) *The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present Macbeth:*

*“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes”*

A play of supernatural magic, vaulting ambition and an examination of the dreadful consequences of the insatiable lust for power. With Shakespeare’s most chilling power couple and truly stirring poetry, this stunning play will keep you gripped.

Prepare to be entertained and transported watching Shakespeare as he first saw it performed; in the open air, by an all-male cast with Elizabeth costumes, music and dance.

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Luna Cinema's Open Air Season

Top Gun Luna Cinema
Thurs 26 August to Sat 28 August

*Wollaton Hall and Deer Park*

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Say goodbye to living room cinema and hello to cinema under the stars! as the UK's number one outdoor cinema experience comes to Wollaton Park this summer. 

After months of staying indoors watching movies on the small screen, it’s time to head outside for an unforgettable big-screen experience from Thurs 26 to Sun 29 August.

The programme of films includes 80s classics *Dirty Dancing* and *Top Gun* (pictured), to Sing A Long version of the smash-hit movie musical *The Greatest Showman* and the iconic sci-fi blockbuster *Star Wars: A New Hope.*

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