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Until Sun 20 February
Nottingham Castle
This weekend is your last chance to enjoy this major exhibition at Nottingham Castle. Discover how Paul’s intuitive take on design, alongside his understanding of the roles of designer and retailer, have laid the foundations for lasting success.
Made up of over 1,500 objects which span the British designer’s vast career, the exhibition focuses on a series of key themes and objects that have defined the history of Paul Smith.
Plus, don't forget the Nottingham Castle Golden Arrow Challenge: The team will be hiding ten golden arrows in various locations in Nottingham up until 28 February. If you spot one on your travels, make sure you pick it up, as each one comes with a special prize!
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Tues 22 February
Royal Concert Hall
Discovering Elgar: Leading British conductor Mark Wigglesworth is joined by broadcaster Stephen Johnson, who’ll be shedding light on the origins and form of the Elgar’s First Symphony, with live extracts from the BBC Philharmonic, before a performance of the complete work.
Its premiere in 1908 attracted huge public interest and it didn’t disappoint: the conductor, Hans Richter, proclaimed it ‘the greatest symphony of modern times’ and it received over a hundred performances worldwide in the following year.
There is also a free pre-concert performance at 6.20pm: Emily Hodkinson (mezzo-soprano) who performs Elgar’s Sea Pictures
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Until Sun 20 February
Various locations
The Festival of Science and Curiosity wraps up this week. Don't miss the final shows...
Fri 18 February
The Pebble Spotters
Strelley Library - 5-6pm
Clive Mitchell, geologist with the British Geological Survey, and author of ‘The Pebble Spotter’s Guide’, will help you identify pebbles and learn how to collect them.
Sat 19 February
Nottingham, Wildlife in the City On Tour
Valley Road water meadow
10am - 4pm
Join the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust City Local Group explore this nature reserve.
Sun 20 February
Morgan and West present Unbelievable Science
Lakeside Arts - 1- 4:30 pm
Captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology - a brilliant show for the whole family!
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Fri 25 February - Sun 6 March
Forest Recreation Ground
Circus Zyair is proud to present a colourful and action packed hour and a half show with high energy acts from all over the world.
The 2022 tour is a dazzling combination of circus, music, and laughter.
With a heated big top, comfy seating and an electric atmosphere from start to finish, Circus Zyair promises to be a truly magical experience for the whole family.
The exciting line up includes a team of stunt bike riders from Colombia who defy the laws of gravity on the sensational and dangerous wheel of death, riding motorbikes in a 4m steel globe at over 70mph missing each other by inches!
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Sat 5 March
Metronome
With four different acts every week, including some of the best up and coming comperes and headliners from the UK and abroad, Saturday is the night to get your laughs in at Just the Tonic.
This week's performers are:
Terry Alderton - ‘very funny comic with a fantastic comedy mind’ - Eddie Izzard
Aaron Simmons - 'the most unexpectable narrative line of pretty much any I have seen...' The Scotsman
Stefano Paolini - 'Silly voices, funny jokes, great laugh. The best voice- merchant on the live circuit ' - Evening Standard
Darius Davies - 'Full of verve, slightly channelling Russell Brand in his mischief, style and energy' - Chortle
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Tues 1 - Thurs 31 March
Theatre Royal (Selected Shows)
Thanks to support from The National Lottery, when you buy a ticket for a selected show at the Theatre Royal in March, you will get another free ticket via the Love Your Local Theatre campaign.
Highlights are Cluedo - an exciting, hilarious spoof of a thriller that will keep you guessing as you try to work out whodunnit, with what, and where! Get 2 for 1 tickets Tues 1 – Fri 4 March
The thrilling Roy Grace series from best-selling author Peter James returns with Looking Good Dead, starring award-winning actor and EastEnders icon, Adam Woodyatt, joined by EastEnders co-star Laurie Brett. Get 2 for 1 tickets Mon 21 - Fri 25 March
Bookings for this offer can only be made via telephone at 0115 989 5555
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Weds 23 February
Nottingham Contemporary
Modern Times (Charlie Chaplin) 1936
The Screen at Contemporary returns with a selection from the infamous film society Cinema 16 (1947–63), run by Amos and Marica Vogel, full of avant-garde, underground and commercial films.
Charlie Chaplin’s iconic tramp character has a series of misadventures as he tries to survive the industrialised modern world.
A glorious masterpiece of the silent era that feels thematically relevant today.
A cinematic historical artefact, Modern Times is an example of a premonition of the world which was to come.
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Sun 29 May
Rock City
The award-winning festival with a reputation for bringing the hottest new talent to city-centre stages is back.
While featuring the best upcoming acts from across the country, the festival will also feature a selection homegrown Notts talent.
Brighton post-punk band Squid, and rapper and songwriter Ghetts are heading up the bill, along with Alfie Templeman, Baby Queen, Nine8 Collective, Just Mustard, Jockstrap, and Keg. Lime Garden, and Miso Extra are also among the first names announced.
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Fri 17 to Sun 19 June
Newark Showground
Three days of amazing artists, top-notch food and drink, camping, VIP experiences, and glamping.
It's the ultimate feel-good weekender bringing summer vibes to Newark Showground.
Prepare for a boutique festival unlike any other. Ministry of Sound Classical, Go West, the Feeling, Heather Small, Five, Dario G, Phats and Small, Inner City, Space, Repubblica, and many more...
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Sun 23 October
Various venues
Hockley Hustle is back in October 2022... inviting you back to the streets and venues of Hockley to sing, to dance and raise loads of money for important causes.
Come dance and party while supporting the cream of the crop of Nottingham's music and arts scene and raise some money for charity whilst you're at it.
Snap up your tickets now to take advantage of the Super Early Bird Offer of just £11
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Currently available on i-Player
Online
Tom Dale Company's new Surge - Make Me Feel short film is now live on BBC i-player
The company which performed at Nottingham Contemporary during the recent Light Night is featuring in a series of dance programming across the BBC inside this Spring's BBC Dance Passion season.
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