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When the World Stood Still by Penny Shields, Lisa Wharton and Carrie Bird

Sisters, Lynn and Helen have always had very different outlooks on life, one creative and artistic and the other much more pragmatic. Both live alone on different sides of the country but they share a common genetic disorder that has always been manageable and monitored annually. March 2020 changed this forever.
This is Lynn’s story, based on the true reflections of someone living in a pandemic that could have fatal consequences. Parody and song are used throughout to reflect the increasing frustrations of an inept government’s ever changing rules and regulations.

This play was submitted as part of the ‘37 Plays Project – Writing the Stories of our Nation’ established by the RSC to commemorate 400 years since Shakespeare completed his first folio. More than 2000 plays were submitted from people of all ages throughout the country, shortlisted to 71 and then 37 selected by a panel of ten to make up the new 37 Plays Folio. The Theatre Royal Nottingham is a partner for this project and details of two of the 37 plays selected and other events can be found at https://trch.co.uk/?s=37+plays+

‘When the World Stood Still’ will be presented as a rehearsed reading by members of the local community on Tuesday 7th November at 11.00 followed by light refreshments, a Q & A and discussion.

Admission is free

This triple bill of one-act murder mysteries combines: the light-hearted comedy Afternoon at the Seaside, in which a detective attempts to find a priceless emerald necklace and the culprit who stole it; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair of adulterous lovers find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in which a woman has been hospitalised after seemingly falling from her balcony.

Performed by the Bonington Players

Come and join us on this wonderful adventure to Neverland with Wendy, John and Michael as they meet the Lost Children, listen to the mermaids and battle with pirates and finally see Peter Pan conquer Captain Hook. Our version is based on J.M. Barrie’s story with original music and songs.

Tiger Lily questions why boys should be allowed to have fun and play while girls have to learn to be mothers. Wendy tries to be friends with Tink but is unsuccessful and Peter has some difficult decisions to make! Do you believe in Fairies?

*Please note, the midday performance on Friday 22 December is a pay what you can, dress-rehearsal. Please make any donations on the door, directly to Flying High.

*Friday 22 December at 5pm. All tickets £5

Recommended age: 3+

*Family ticket for 3 available (at least 1 adult & 1 child) £24.00

Flying High Expressive Arts CIC proudly present a breadth of talent from the local community in its annual summer showcase. People as young as 5 up to 87 will perform on the professional stage, some for the first time, in a range of theatre pieces, dance and song which will showcase some of the skills, ideas and confidence gained over the year. Pieces will include stories old and new with morals and thought provoking themes; fun, uplifting songs from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe show, Peter Pan; humorous sketches from life’s encounters and beautiful contemporary dance performances – a real mixture. We would love you to come and see for yourself!

Flying High Expressive Arts CIC | Drama School Nottingham (flying-high.org.uk)

Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.

Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself!

How will they ever escape?  Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time?  And whatever will Mr McGregor make of all those footprints in the flower beds?

Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids and join Peter and Benjamin on their hare-raising adventures  – a magical afternoon of fun for all the family!

Buy 4 tickets for the price of 3 with our special family offer!

1hr 30 mins including a short interval

A drammend exhibition of the Caribbean culture during the Windrush Season.

The Voice of Vision Community Project (VOVCP) would like to introduce Echoes of the Front Room, a drama based on the West Indian (WI) migration experience. The WI migration brought about a transformation of the Caribbean culture and mind-set. A culture that lives on today – through the new generations – in an alternative space that is Great Britain.

The idea for producing this performance was born from the desire to celebrate the experience of members of our society that helped pave the way for the new generation, creating opportunities and improving cultural identity.

In the play we meet Essie, who is an original migrant here in Britain, raising her granddaughter Marie. Essie sees her front room as a status symbol, a sacred place to be revered, a hub of the community’s woes and joys, a culmination of her hard work on the streets of England. Maries doesn’t know what the big deal is, and this clash of identity provides both hilarious and poignant moments.

We also-meet Sister Millingham, aka ‘Daphne’. We follow the twists, turns and scandals of her family – what’s really going on when her brother-in-law turns up from Jamaica? All will be revealed in the Front Room!

Participation pack and refreshments will be on sale.

*Concession tickets apply to those 15 and under / 70 and over

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has shared the stage all round the world with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams. Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates and locations and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. The evening may include psychometry, photographs readings and psychic prediction.

Tony certainly uses his natural wit, showmanship and Cockney charisma to entertain but more important, Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose. We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience.

An evening of mediumship for entertainment purposes.

Based on the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.

Performed by Copper Studios | Performing Arts School Nottingham

The Bonington Players return with a stage play by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter based on the much-loved original television series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer.

With kind permission of Tiger Aspect Productions

Performed by The Bonington Players

Beneath the glitz and glamour of 1940’s Hollywood there are secrets and lies to uncover as you become embroiled in a murder at the movies! Could the Starlet be behind the slaying? Did the director have anything to do with the death? Was the leading man involved in the mystery?

It’s time for action as you attempt to uncover the clues on set, separate the lies from the lines and see if you can take home the award for best detective and make the final cut…. before the killer does!

*7pm show includes a two course meal

After Dark Murder Mystery Events’ Interactive Investigations are perfect for adding that extra dimension to your crime solving fun. As you enjoy your meal you will be given the opportunity to question your suspects and examine the evidence that’s been found in order to get to the bottom of this mystery.  With puzzles to solve, evidence to uncover and suspects to interrogate, there’s several ways to crack the case in order to catch your killer, keeping your little grey cells busy as you sleuth your way to victory.