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Various dates between Sat 12?June and Fri 20 August
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Newstead Abbey
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. The first performance of the year:?Mr?Stink?- the David Walliams best seller, is at Wollaton Hall on Saturday. But, tickets are selling fast so don't delay. Please book ahead wherever possible.
Enjoy deft physicality, vibrant story-telling, fast-paced drama, plenty of music making, and many a quick costume change along the way! The season includes performances for all; kids stories,?to classic Shakespeare, to more modern classics.
The Newstead season starts a little bit later (Thursday?22 July to Friday 20 August), still offering the same mix of performances to delight children and adults alike with Mr Stink paying a visit as well as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Wind in the Willows, and The Great Gatsby.
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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 MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Wollaton Hall Sun 20 June?
This is the tale of Sir John Falstaff, who decides to restore his fortunes by seducing the wives of two wealthy citizens.
MACBETH
Wollaton Hall Thurs 8 July?
Overcome by ambition and driven on by his powerful wife, Macbeth murders the king and sets in motion a terrible sequence of events from which there is no turning back.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Wollaton Hall Sun 8 August?
Claudio loves Hero, and Benedick hates Beatrice. This is just as well, because Hero loves Claudio and Beatrice hates Benedick.?Murderous rage is unleashed, and death can be the only solution? Or can it?
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 MR STINK
Wollaton Hall
Sat 12 June & Fri 30 July
Newstead Abbey?
Fri 6 August
You?re invited to celebrate Annabelle?s 10th birthday, hosted by everyone?s favourite MP candidate, Janet Crumb! (Almost) everyone is welcome? that is, everyone apart from Chloe?s particularly smelly new friend, Mr. Stink.
DR DOLITTLE
Wollaton Hall Sun 11 July
Where in the world will they go? Will they even stay on this world?! Which new animals will they help along the way? Will the Rats still have pithy observations to make? Is Gub Gub still dreaming about cake?
A fully orchestrated score, amazing puppets and a plethora of songs that audiences will be singing along to for years to come.
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 ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
Wollaton Hall Tues 10 August?
Take a trip down the rabbit hole with this theatrical adaptation of Lewis Carroll?s Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland made with children in mind, and with interactive elements all the family can enjoy.
WONDERS WITH GRIMM
Wollaton Hall Sun 27 June?
Enjoy these twists on the classic fairy tales.?
What if Rapunzel escaped her tower? Or Snow White didn?t wake up? Enjoy an evening of enchanting story telling full of magic, puppetry, and music, as we enter into the fantastical world of the Brothers Grimm with altered endings and a modern twist.?
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 Sat 12 - Sun 13 June
Forest Recreation Ground
Mansfield Vaccination Centre (8am-6pm)
Walk-in Covid-19 jabs are available this weekend - Those currently eligible include anybody aged 25+, clinically vulnerable, and clinically extremely vulnerable people, and carers.
The Pfizer vaccine is available at either site to anyone eligible for their first dose.
If you need, there is a free shuttle bus available to get to sites.
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 Until Sun 13 June
Nottingham Tennis Centre
Live stream
All the tickets for the Viking Open Nottingham have sold out but not to worry!
There are plenty of ways you can cheer on the Brits - Jo Konta, Dan Evans, and Katie Boulter in the singles as well as some British interest in doubles over finals weekend.
You can watch on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, with all of the action available to catch-up on for 30 days as well.
There is also live coverage on the event website.?
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 Mon 14 - Sun 20 June
Nottingham Tennis Centre
There is still a chance to see some live tennis in the city next week.
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson and Richard Gasquet head a strong entry list for the ATP Challenger event at the LTA?s Nottingham Trophy
The duo are among seven entrants within the world top 100 including Japan?s Yoshihito Nishioka, Italy?s Andreas Seppi and USA?s Tennys Sandgren.
Limited tickets are available.?
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 Fri 18 ? Sat 19 June
Theatre Royal
As the theatres are able to once again reopen their doors, here's one of the first shows at the Theatre Royal...
Starring Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw,?John Godber?s touching and hilarious classic takes us into the heart of one ordinary couple?s life as they go on both the journey of a lifetime and a journey into their relationship.?
Will this enlightening trip to the most romantic city in the world revive and reconnect this lost couple? Will they be able to navigate Le Metro, Le Menu and each other? Or are they emotionally carrying more than just their baggage?
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 From Fri 25 June to Sun 5 September
Nottingham?Arboretum
Back at the bandstand this summer, the Arboretum Sunsets series promises a summer full of live music, food, drink and interactive events to enjoy!
First weekend...
SAT, 26 JUN?
Ferocious Dog?
4-piece folk rockers...think The Levellers meets Billy Bragg meets The Pogues.?
SUN, 27 JUN (FREE EVENT)
Sweaty Betty Sundays
Relax and build up some flexibility with a gentle yoga session in the park (Must book)
Justin Sullivan
In May, Sullivan stepped out from New Model Army to release his second solo album, eighteen years after the first. Expect guitar-vocal compositions highlighting Sullivan?s love of storytelling, wide open landscapes and powerful atmospheres.
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 Sat 31 July
Nottingham Arboretum
The Bootleg Beatles is the world's leading Beatles tribute band who will take to the bandstand with their recreation of the greatest songbook of all time.
For over 40 years and over 4500 shows, they have brought the magic of the Fab Four to life, playing venues as diverse at The Cavern Club, Glastonbury, Wembley Stadium, and now... Nottingham Arboretum
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Thurs 26 August to Sunday 29 August 2021
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Throw in great food, a full bar, both with click and collect service,?and of course giant screens with incredible state of the art sound, and you have yourself your perfect summer?s evening out.????
So?what are you waiting for? Gather your friends, get planning that date night and enjoy a night of classic cinema under the stars, all set to the stunning backdrop of Wollaton Hall.???
All tickets must be booked in advance and due to social distancing capacities are limited, so book your place early to avoid missing out!
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Four great films to enjoy at Wollaton over the August Bank Holiday - Click for info
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