Join our celebration of Robin Hood, Nottingham's microfilm festival, Our picks of GameCity Festival, meet Children's Laureate at Nottingham Central Library, and more!
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Join our celebration of Robin Hood, Nottingham's microfilm festival, Our picks of GameCity Festival, meet Children's Laureate at Nottingham Central Library, and more!
Get your tickets for the Robin Hood Pageant! 23 - 25 October
Pay a visit to the Robin Hood Pageant at Nottingham Castle this autumn! Travel back in time to experience life in a medieval village, as Robin Hood and his merry men clash with the Sheriff of Nottingham and his forces.
There's SO much to see and do for everyone, including jousting, living history demonstrations, falconry displays, having a drink in the medieval alehouse, have a go at archery, and meeting medieval characters including alchemists and minstrels!
Young Author's Extravaganza at Nottingham Central Library: Saturday 17 October
Want to meet your favourite authors and discover new ones? Over 30 authors of young adult books will be at our event, including Children's Laureate Chris Riddell!
Readers will be able to be watch quick-fire panels, chat to authors face-to face, get books signed, grab some swag and eat some cake!
Nottingham holds its first ever Robin Hood Week from 16 October. It's great timing for half-term - there will be Robin themed fun in libraries, and a whole programme of FREE interactive entertainment coming to the Old Market Square, including medieval street theatre, the chance to meet Robin Hood, combat displays, and medieval justice!
Last chance to vote for Nottingham as England's Home of Sport!
Did you know Nottingham has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in Visit England's campaign to find the countries Home of Sport? We think Nottingham deserves the recognition and the glory thanks to our iconic venues, illustrious sporting history, and world conquering sports people!
As ‘The People’s Choice’ candidate, we’re in with a fantastic chance of being crowned the winner, but we need your help. A public vote is now open, go to EnglandHomeofSport.com and cast your vote!
The winning city will be announced on 23 October - we'll keep you updated!
Dick Whittington at Nottingham Playhouse 27 Nov - 16 Jan
With glittering scenery, fabulous frocks and mesmerising musical numbers, Dick Whittington is a whirl-wind adventure for all the family. After all, it wouldn’t be Christmas without the Playhouse panto!
Join a sensational cast led by pantomime legend Christopher Biggins, star of boyband Blue Simon Webbe, and Nottingham's favourite pantomime comic, Ben Nickless, for an Aladdin's cave of fun and laughter.
Cinderella at The Nottingham Arts Theatre 5 - 20 Dec
Following on from our successful pantomimes over the past few years, and
our national TV coverage over Christmas 2014, The People's Theatre
Company are delighted to present to you the most magical pantomime of
all, Cinderella.
Explore the exciting new area of microfilms - very short films! If you're an aspiring filmmaker, animator or director, don't miss the chance to meet industry legends and make links with businesses and studios!
If you haven't heard of microfilms but you love film, why not come along and see some and find out more? You'll get to watch some of the best films submitted to the festival in that area, plus hear from their producers, directors and writers.
Friday 16 October 6pm - Fiction/Drama Screening and Talks at Savoy Cinema £5.50 - Book a place
Saturday 17 October 4pm - Animation Screening and Talks at National Videogame Arcade - Book a place
Sunday 18 October 7pm - Extreme Shorts Screening at Rough Trade FREE - Book a place
Tuesday 20 October 5pm - Documentary Screening and Talks at Broadway £5.50 - Book a place
The Escher String Quartet has
received acclaim for its profound and beautiful music. The
quartet was a BBC New Generation Artist from 2010-2012, giving debuts at both
Wigmore Hall and BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall. On Thursday 15 October they make
their Lakeside debut - don't miss it!
Nottingham is home to two film festivals this week as Mayhem returns at Broadway cinema. Mayhem Film Festival returns to Broadway this autumn to take you on a fantastic journey beyond the dark edges of film.
FREE Fungus Foray - Saturday 17 Oct at University Park. Led by fungus expert Lee Scudder. Book on 07825 753993.
FREE Inclosure Act Celebration - Sunday 18 Oct at the Forest Recreation Ground - An afternoon of activities to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the act, and the Forest. See the procession and dancing of the Sheffield City Giants, and enjoy an exhibition in the pavilion about the history of the Forest.
FREE Apprenticeship Fair - Thursday, October 15 between 1pm and 3pm at Loxley House
Young people looking for work and apprenticeships have the opportunity to meet with potential employers next week at a FREE fair at Loxley House on Station Street.
The Nottingham Apprenticeship Fair is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds considering their next career move, and will bring together training providers, employers with vacancies to fill, advice on applications, apprenticeships and a number of schemes to support young people into work.
Get your Oct - Jan What's On guide!
If you live in Nottingham city centre and receive the Arrow, you should already have received your copy of What's On through the post - we hope you're enjoying it!
If you live outside the city, pick up a copy from locations including Wollaton Hall, Newstead Abbey, Nottingham Tourism Centre, Nottingham Train Station and many more cultural venues and cafes around the city.
