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Mansfield Palace Theatre
NG18 1NG
Box Office: 01623 633133
www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk
14-15 Feb
Our Day Out
Mansfield Palace Senior Youth Theatre presents
one of the great Youth Theatre musical plays by
Willy Russell. In this updated musical version,
Mrs Kay’s ‘Progress Class’ is so excited to be
going on a day trip to Alton Towers. But, Mr
Briggs joins the party and the destination
changes to Wales. The disappointed kids set
about using their wits to escape the tyrannical
Mr Briggs!
18 Feb
The Wizard of Oz
Oddsocks Productions are bringing another
classic adventure to life.
20 Feb
Milkshake Live! The Magic
Storybook
Starring Milkshake! favourites; Bob the
Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman
Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!,
Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s
very own Milkshake! Monkey and two
Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all
dancing, musical masterpiece, will take
audiences on a journey through the world’s
favourite fairy tales.
4 Mar
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Ballet)
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we entre the
enchanting and magical realm of A Midsummers
Night’s Dream. Following on from the
company’s critically acclaimed production of
Romeo and Juliet we present a ballet set to
charm the whole family. Be transported to a
fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and
enchantment.
20-21 Mar
My Fair Lady
Performed by the New Youth Theatre. Eliza
Doolittle is a young flower seller with an
unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps
her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society.
When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach
her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely
friendship begins to flourish.
Motorpoint Arena NG1 1LA
Box Office: 0843 373 3000
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com
23 Feb
The X Factor Live Tour
The X Factor Live Tour is returning for 2018 and
for the first time ever the audience will choose
their own winner…each and every night! The X
Factor digital host, Becca Dudley, will be on the
road with the contestants and presenting the
tour competition each night. And at the end of
each show, the audience will then become the
judges and choose the winner.
National Space Centre
LE4 5NS
Tel: 0116 261 0261
www.spacecentre.co.uk/event
3 Mar
Lego Batman Movie
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal
with the usual suspects as they plan to rule
Gotham City, while discovering that he has
accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who
wishes to become his sidekick. Book online.
Nottingham Playhouse
NG1 5AF
Box Office: 0115 941 9419
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
24 Feb
Mirror Mirror
A mischievous take on the ever-popular Snow
White, beloved by generations of children.
Tickets: £8 (£7 children). Ages 5+
19-24 Feb
February Family Fest 2018
Join us this February Half Term 2018 for an
exciting and varied week of family fun.
Come and make, explore and play as we
create pieces of drama, music and much
more! Our workshops have been designed
for parents, carers and children to explore
together, so we encourage all children to
bring along a family member, or friend.
Book via the Box Office on 0115 941 9419.
3 Mar
Katie Wright School of Dance -
The American Dream
The students of Katie Wright school of dance
present their annual show The American
Dream. This promises to be a fantastic evening
of entertainment packed with many genres of
dance including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Acro
and Musical Theatre. The students range from
age 3-16 years.
Palace Theatre Newark
NG24 1JY
Box Office: 01636 655755
www.palacenewarktickets.com
8 Feb
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
(Ballet)
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we entre the
enchanting and magical realm of A Midsummers
Night’s Dream. Following on from the
company’s critically acclaimed production of
Romeo and Juliet we present a ballet set to
charm the whole family. Be transported to a
fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and
enchantment.
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24-25 Feb
Guess How Much I Love You
Selladoor Family Presents Guess How Much
I Love You. Join Little & Big Nutbrown Hare,
from the bestselling ‘Guess How Much I
Love You’ and ‘I Love You All Year Round’
collection, as they leap off the page and onto
the stage in this magical journey through the
seasons.
14 Mar
Aladdin Jr
When street rat Aladdin frees a genie from a
lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, he
soon finds that the evil Jafar has other plans
for the lamp, and for Princess Jasmine. But can
Aladdin save Princess Jasmine and his love for
her after she sees that he isn’t quite what he
appears to be?
Savoy Cinema NG7 1QN
Box Office: 0115 947 2580
www.savoyonline.co.uk
26 Jan
Early Man
Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric
creatures and woolly mammoths roamed
the earth, EARLY MAN tells the story of how
plucky caveman Dug, along with sidekick
Hognob, unites his tribe against the mighty
Bronze Age in a battle to beat them at their
own game.
9 February
Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret
of King Midas ( U)
Tad Stones travels to see his Sara’s latest
discovery: a papyrus that proves the legend of
King Midas. But when the evil Jack Tackham
steals the papyrus and kidnaps Sara, Tad
embarks on another great adventure to
save her
16 March
Peter Rabbit (PG)
The mischievous and adventurous hero
who has captivated generations of
readers, now takes on the starring role
of his own comedy. In the film, Peter’s
feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater
heights than ever before as they rival for the
affections of the warm-hearted animal lover
who lives next door
Theatre Royal NG1 5ND
Box Office: 0115 989 5555
www.trch.co.uk
7-10 Feb
Moscow City Ballet
Moscow City Ballet returns to the Royal Concert
Hall with two stunning ballets, Romeo & Juliet
and The Sleeping Beauty, each presented in
classic Russian style with full orchestra. Romeo
& Juliet Performances Wednesday 7.30pm &
Thursday 2pm & 7.30pm. The Sleeping Beauty
Performances Friday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm
& 7.30pm.
13-24 Feb
Hairspray
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is
coming to Nottingham with a production,
guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!
Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that
will have you smiling for days – let your hair
down and book now! Tickets - £20 - £47.50.
2-3 Mar
Teletubbies Live
Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a
show full of love and laughter as they explore
the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out
for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and Sun Baby in a
fun, bright and safe world which captures young
children’s imaginations and encourages them
to explore the world around them. Join in and
enjoy beloved features from the TV series along
with brand new songs.
14 Mar-7 Apr
War Horse
At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young
Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and
shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy
fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary
journey, serving on both sides before finding
himself alone in no man’s land. Albert, who
remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot
forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist
he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him
and bring him home.
22 Mar
Cardboard Carnival
Performance takes place at Nottingham Central
Library. This is ‘Carnival of the Animals’ but not
as we know it. Creating the ‘ultimate animal’
Lempen Puppet Theatre take inspiration from
Camille Saint-Saëns’ music, a little help from
Darwin and a whole lot of cardboard to mash
up a show full of puppet possibility. Who knew
there was so much to a simple cardboard box?
Book via Theatre Royal website.
23 Mar
The Story of Mr B
The Story of Mr B is a puppet show played
between the pages of a giant book, narrated
by a mushroom who introduces us to Mr
Bumblegrum, a grumpy but endearing
character, who makes a colourful journey
through the seasons. With tenderness, surprises
and humour, nature tries to comfort him.
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