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This weekend - Outdoor Cinema at Newstead Abbey

Adventure Cinema Rocky Horror

Sat 24 to Sun 25 July

Newstead Abbey


Adventure Cinema moves to Newstead Abbey this weekend with a chance to enjoy a cinematic adventure at Lord Byron's ancestral home. Don't miss this chance to enjoy classic films in a beautiful setting. There are two great films to enjoy...

SAT 24 JULY - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15)
This 70s musical tells the tale of young pair Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) who find themselves stranded on their way to visit an ex-tutor. Instead, the couple will inadvertently unearth the cross-dressing Dr. Frank-N-Furter's (Tim Curry's) spooky lair of inexhaustible oddities.

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SUN 25 JULY - Dirty Dancing (12)
An 80s American romantic drama dance film starring Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman, a young woman who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) at a summer holiday resort. Don't forget your watermelon!

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This weekend - The Hundred

Trent Rockets

From Saturday 24 July

Trent Bridge


Get ready for fireworks at Trent Bridge - Home of the Trent Rockets as they take on Southern Brave on Saturday.

You can watch the whole spectacle on Saturday on BBC2 from 2pm.

More info

There is another home game on Monday 26 July when Trent Rockets take on Northern Superchargers.

There are limited tickets available with all Under 16 tickets at ÂŁ5.

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British Open Wheelchair Championships

Wheelchair Tennis

Until Sun 25 July

Nottingham Tennis Centre
Livestream


The last major tournament before the Tokyo Paralympics wraps up this weekend.

The Brits are still going well in both singles and doubles competitions as they prepare for the Tokyo Paralympics

The tournament is behind closed doors to protect the players but the action will be live streamed.

Live scores


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Open Air Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Thursday 29 July

Newstead Abbey


The season continues with The Three Inch Fools dusting off their instruments and stepping back into the great outdoors, with a brand new production of Romeo and Juliet.

Prepare for a carnival of passion and imagination in this romantic epic.

Expect fast-paced drama, plenty of live music, and many a quick costume change along the way!

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Open Air Theatre: Mr Stink

Mr Stink

Sat 30 July

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park


Don't miss the chance to see this fantastic version of the David Walliams classic story that will thrill all ages as Heartbreak Productions return for an encore Wollaton performance.

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.

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Splendour Super Saturday

Splendour

Sat 24 July

Online


This Saturday would have been Splendour 2021, unfortunately cancelled due to Covid concerns.

To mark the occasion, Notts TV is showing Splendour Super Saturday which will start at 10.30am. Put up your bunting, grab a picnic and spread out a blanket in the lounge and watch the best performances from down the years at Wollaton Park on Freeview 7 and Virgin 159. It'll be just like being there!

In conjunction with Splendour Festival's Splendour at Home, Notts TV is also asking viewers of Splendour Super Saturday to donate to Framework.

Watch here

Event updates: Nottingham Beach and Carnival

Beach

As you may have seen in local media, unfortunately, Nottingham Beach will not be going ahead this year as a result of the ongoing Covid pandemic.

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Nottingham Carnival scheduled for 22 August has also been cancelled.

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These cancellations, alongside Splendour and the Riverside Festival mean that we won't be able to enjoy these events until 2022.

Cheer on our athletes in Tokyo

Tokyo Olympics

Fri 23 July to Sun 28 August

Tokyo, Japan


The 2021 Olympic Games opening ceremony was earlier today. We thought you'd like a handy guide to the local names you should look out for...

Don't miss a chance to see Nottingham's Emily Campbell in the weightlifting competition.

There are several athletes from our universities
• Tin-Tin Ho (Table Tennis) 
• Tom Sorsby (Hockey)
• James Gall (Hockey)
• Jessica Piasecki – Marathon

Nottinghamshire
• Molly Renshaw (Mansfield) Swimming
• Emma Wilson – Windsurfing/Sailing
• Adam Dixon – (Beeston) Mens Hockey Captain
• Shona McCallin (Newark) Ladies Hockey

Check out competition schedules here and Go! Team GB:

Schedules

National Ice Centre: Ibiza Club Night

Ibiza Club Night

Fri 30 July

National Ice Centre


The White Isle comes to Nottingham with two Ibiza Club Night sessions next week!

If you’re missing club vibes and partying with friends (let’s face it, who isn’t!?) then this is for you!

Come in your best Ibiza-themed fancy dress. There will be skating vouchers for the best outfits so dress to impress!

Expect DJs bringing you the biggest Ibiza dance anthems, party lights, club vibes, and drinks offers courtesy of Sub Zero.

Over 16s only.

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Champions of Magic

Champions of Magic

Sat 2 April 2022

Motorpoint Arena


Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with this evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects.

Catch ‘The Avengers of magic’ as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions.

The team has racked up over over 50 million views online… but you haven’t seen magic until you’ve seen it live!

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James Blunt

James Blunt

Sat 12 February 2022

Motorpoint Arena


James will celebrate songs spanning a stellar 17-year career that has spawned over 23 million album sales, a global smash hit with ‘You’re Beautiful’, two Brit Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations.

This tour coincides with a special greatest hits album, The Stars Beneath My Feet.

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School's Out Fun Day with Nottingham City Libraries

Schools Out

Fri 30 July

Online 10am-3.30pm


It's going to be a day of fun and silliness!

Pop over to the Nottingham City Libraries Facebook page and look out for a 'How to Draw Animals' workshop with Gemma Denham, interactive entertainment from illustrator and poet Christ White, and much more.

Don't forget to listen out for Storytime with Stacey and to pick up craft packs from your local library while stocks last.

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Enter our competition and win some tickets to some great summer events

Ticket comp

Competition runs until Mon 2 August

Full terms and conditions


We've got some great prizes to give away in our free competition.

Prizes on offer include:

All you have to do is visit the link below and choose with the event you would like to win tickets for.

Enter now



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