5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Fed up of seeing one Jane Austen adaptation after another grace our local theatre stages? Well this here is a Austen novel like you’ve never set your peepers on before. A cast of the country’s quickest comedy performers are ready to introduce you to a new ‘lost’ Austen novel… one that’s based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience. Past ‘lost’ masterpieces have included Sixth Sense and Sensibility, Double 0 Darcy and Mansfield Shark… yer get the gist. Their improvised comedy plays have proved popular all over the UK, as they’ve just returned fresh from six sell out runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and were even featured in a BBC Radio 4 special to mark the bicentenary of Austen’s death. Performed in period costumes with live musical accompaniment, yer can’t ask for much more. Bound to delight Austen lovers and novices alike.
Tuesday 17 October, 7.30pm, £11-£15, Djanogly Theatre, event link

If any of yow lot wondered what Wollo Hall was before it became Batman’s crib, yer about to find out. Join Roger Clifford, a dedicated volunteer guide at the Industrial Museum for a talk about all things Wollaton. You’ll discover who the Willoughby family were and how the boggers made enough money to build the Elizabethan style country house. You’ll also find out who they hired to design the place and how they went about creating the structure that the museum stands in today. That’s a whole lotta knowledge for seven pahnd. The talk will last about an hour and twenty mins, and yer can even had a mosey round the  museum beforehand or during the interval.
Wednesday 18 October, 7pm-9pm, £7 including refreshments, Nottingham Industrial Museum, event link

JT Soar understand that there is many a band in Notts that are in need of a new drummer after their latest one threw in the towel, or a singer with the voice of an angel looking for a guitarist to add vibes to their acoustic ballads. And that’s why they’re throwing a shindig where all you music types can get together and make some magic happen. They’ll be open decks and cables all night so you can show off your skills and share ideas with others, and at 8.30pm they’ll be a screening of We Jam Econo, an inspiring punk documentary to get those creative juices flowing. Send ‘em a message telling ‘em you’re gonna pop along and what instrument you play, just so they can get a good variety of instruments in the mix. There’s a promise of some nibbles, and it’s free to attend, but it would be mighty fine of yers if you could bring along some stuff to whack in the St Anns and Sneinton Food Bank.
Wednesday 18 October, 7pm-10.30pm, free, JT Soar, event link

The world has been patiently waiting over two decades for Philip Pullman's latest masterpiece, The Book of Dust, Volume One, La Belle Sauvage to hit the bookshelves, and the day is finally here. Set ten years before Northern Lights, the story still revolves around beloved protagonist Lyra Belacqua and her adventures with alethiometers, dæmons and the Magisterium. The folk at Waterstones are so excited for the launch, that they’re throwing a party to celebrate. From 11pm there'll be games, puzzles and refreshments to tide you over until the countdown begins. Entry is free but you’ll need to register your place with a bookseller in store if you want to join in the fun.
Wednesday 18 October, 11pm, free, Waterstones, event link

Here we have an evening dedicated to bringing Notts the very best in sonics. They’ll be an eclectic mix of tunes brought to you by three brilliant acts. First up is Triax, a trio that favour hurdy-gurdy electronics and other instruments, with a helping of experimental electro-acoustic soundscapes. Next comes Meson, a group of improvising musicians who music sets the scene for Bo Meson’s thoughtful words and rhymes, and finishing off the night will be Plyci, a Notts based Welshman who has spent his time making all sorts of electronic noise for yonks. Banging.
Thursday 19 October, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £4, Lee Rosy’s, event link