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Saturday at Splendour

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*Sat 23 July*

*Wollaton Park*

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Saturday?s main stage line up will see Richard Ashcroft, an accomplished solo performer and front man for The Verve, headlining. Supporting will be Supergrass, Craig David with his ?Presents TS5? show, Becky Hill and Heather Small will be wowing the Nottingham crowd. The stage will also see Nottingham?s Torri Sheard, Jerub and Nusic ?Future Sounds of Nottingham? winner, BetsbyB and Alt Blk Era.

The Confetti Stage will be headlined by The Vamps along with Belinda Carlisle and The Selector. With further sets from Sleeper, Cuamaras, Leicester?s Vona Vella, Marvins? Revenge and Nottingham?s Celestines

The Courtyard Stage will showcase Nottingham talent with Midnight Rodeo, Concrete Rose. The Stage kicks off with BLLE (pronounced Bel-lie) who gained success through BBC?s Introducing. There will be more local talent on the Fringe Stage.

It's not just music there's laughs too, with the Comedy Stage line up including Paul McCafferty (Live at the Apollo), 2021 British Comedian finalist, Scott Bennet and the feisty and friendly Susan Murray plus others,?compered by Howard Read.

Over at Little Splendours, the designated kids ?area, you?ll find a whole host of activities to keep younger ones entertained, plus the Funfair and The Vintage Circus.

There's a handful of few tickets left for Saturday and Nottingham City residents can enjoy a resident discount across all ticket types. Enter your Council Tax reference number and postcode when booking.

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Sunday at Splendour

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*Sun 24 July*

*Wollaton Park*

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Sunday?s Main Stage headliner is Anne-Marie who scored a number 1 as the main vocalist on Clean Bandit?s 'Rockabye?.? The rest of the programme is packed with musical talent from across the decades, as The Human League, Razorlight, Melanie C and the Magic Numbers perform through the day.? Plus, not to be missed. Vicky McClure's Dementia Choir with special guest, Brit Award nominated, Tom Grennan.

The Confetti Stage will see one of the bands who played the very first Splendour back in 2008 - Ocean Colour Scene, whose rip-roaring live show will headline. With a supporting line up that includes We Are Scientists, Happy Mondays and DJ, rapper and producer, Example, and?Nottingham artists Bee-Sides.

The Courtyard Stage will host up and coming talent from Nottingham and beyond with Aaron Smith, Coach Party and Alfie Sharp to name a few.

The Comedy Stage will be compered by Karen Bayley and will be headlined by the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre (yes, they are sock puppets) with 2021 British Comedy Award finalist Lindsay Santoro and Daliso Chaponda who shot to fame with his ?Feed This Black Man? show.

There still a few tickets for Sunday, and Nottingham City residents can enjoy a resident discount across all ticket types. Enter your Council Tax reference number and postcode when booking.

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Outdoor Cinema: This Weekend

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Fr 22 to Sun 24 Jul

*Newstead Abbey*

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A weekend of film in the magical surrounding of Newstead Abbey.

Adventure Cinema brings? three great films this weekend.

*Mamma Mia! - Fri 22 July
*The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs from everyone's favourite Swedish pop group, ABBA.

*Bohemian Rhapsody
- Sat 23 July
*A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

*Sister Act - Sun 24 July
*Sister Act is outrageous fun with plenty of great musical moments. Whoopi Goldberg stars as a lounge singer placed in a convent under witness protection.

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English Youth Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

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Fri 22 and Sat 23 July?

*Theatre Royal*

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English Youth Ballet?s Sleeping Beauty?production is sumptuous and scintillating, promising tradition alongside innovation.

Now entering their 24th year,?English Youth Ballet? has established?a formidable reputation for dramatic productions of famous classical ballets.

The company gives young dancers throughout the UK an opportunity to dance alongside the principals in solo and corps de ballet roles, so expect a memorable evening at the ballet.

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Free Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors
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Sat 23 July

*Victoria Embankment Bandstand*

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Following last summer?s triumphant Twelfth Night, the Nottingham Shakespeare Company will be performing free performances of The Comedy of Errors.

The Bard's farcical comedy is a whirlwind mistaken identity. mishaps and mayhem.

There will be two. free? performances at 2pm and
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Open Air Theatre: Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

Open Air Theatre Newstead

Wed 27 July

*Newstead Abbey*

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Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity, as five actors present an inventive take on this rip-roaring Shakespeare comedy.

Suitable for all the family, expect fast-paced drama, endless costume changes, and much music-making along the way!

The play is performed against the backdrop of the beautiful Newstead Abbey.

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Nottingham Beach

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Mon 25 July - Sun 4 September?

***Old Market Square?***

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Nottingham Beach will be opening on Monday with the free beach, wading pool and boardwalk all set for a summer of fun and sun. Whilst there are no? guarantees on the weather,? visitors can be sure of a great beach experience on the doorstep.

The Giant Slip ?n Slide inflatables will be open for thrill seekers of all ages from Thurs 28 July.?The Arrow at?55m long, 14m wide, 13m high is the largest urban waterslide n the UK.?

Plus there is a smaller Little John slide for kids. Hour long sessions can now be booked in advance.

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Beat the Heat: Summer Skating Is Back

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Fri 29 July - Sun 4 September

*National Ice Centre*

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The National Ice Centre has announced their summer holiday public ice schedule, with disco sessions, parent and tots skate, intensive lessons and of course daily public skating for all.

The?*disco sessions*?will take place every Friday between 7-9pm with a DJ playing the latest hits and lights filling the rink.

There will be a Family Disco Session on Saturday afternoons (2.30-4.30pm), suitable for younger children.

Sessions are?very popular so make sure you book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.?

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Just Announced: Elvis at Luna Cinema

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Thurs 25 August

*Wollaton Park*

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An extra screening has just been announced as part of Luna Cinema's season at Wollaton Hall.

The much acclaimed biopic made a splash at this year's Cannes Film Festival and at cinemas across the world.

Told from the perspective of Elvis' manager, Col Tom Parker (Tom Hanks) it follows the career of rock and roll most famous icon, played by Austin Butler.

With a great soundtrack, the film has been well received by critics and the public alike and is now set to further wow audiences under the stars.??

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Arboretum Folk Festival

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Sun 28 August

*Nottingham Arboretum*

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Cult folk hero and festival veteran 'Beans on Toast' curates a day of life-affirming folk music in Nottingham city centre's beautiful Arboretum park. Music, trees and revelry are promised, with some of the UK's most exciting acts playing stripped back sets from the Arboretum's bandstand.

It'll be a family-friendly event filled with brilliant music, good company, tasty food, cold drinks and warm sunshine in a truly beautiful setting.

The festival features:?Beans on Toast,?She Drew The Gun,?Will Varley, Holy Moly & The Crackers,?Gaz Brookfield,?Kitty Liv,?Jack Flanaghan, and Georgie

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Just announced: Vitality Roses Netball

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Wed 5 October

*Motorpoint Arena*

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With the Lionesses currently excelling at the UEFA Women's Euros in football, there's another ball game heading to Nottingham where you can cheer on the English team.

England's Vitality Roses will take on the?Uganda She Cranes in a 3 game series, with the first game in Nottingham, en-route to the Netball World Cup in Cape Town in 2023.

Tickets are sure to be popular for this opportunity to see top professional players in action.

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Sausage and Cider Festival

*Fri 19 August*

*Wollaton Park*

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Not long now until the Sausage and Cider Festival comes to Nottingham for the very first time, to this iconic outdoor venue.

Take your pick from over 30 ciders, and 15 incredible sausages while enjoying the amazing live music stage with a combination of local acts, plus some of the UK?s best tribute acts.

Take advantage of a great ticket offer - 50% off the ticket price for a limited period. That's just ?16.50 inc. booking fee. Ages 18+ only.

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