Whether you fancy a lunchtime talk or an evening show, there's plenty to pick from this week...
Lunchtime talk: Adult Education and the Left: Culture, Democracy, and Labour.
When: Tues 31 Jan, 1pm
Where: Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts
How much: £3
Interested how politics and its culture has become the way it has? Questioning how we have certain types of people running our country? Professor John Holford reflects on how adult education shapes both British politics and the culture surrounding it. He disperses the link between University adult education and the left wing and is set to deep dive into democracy and its surrounding issues.
Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical
When: Tues 31 January- Sat 4 Feb, 7:30pm
Where: Theatre Royal Nottingham
How much: £25-£46
Based on the incredible true story of the Cornish Fishermen who once supported Beyoncé at Glastonbury, this musical brings to life the story of friendship and community. The Original Cornish singing sensations will be played by a star set cast, including James Gaddas, Parisa Shahmir, Robert Duncan, Anton Stephans, and Susan Penhaligon.
Just the Tonic Comedy Club- The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz
When: Fri 3 Feb, 6:45pm
Where: Metronome
How much: £17.60
January weather leaving you a bit blue? Fancy laughing till you cry? Well, the Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz will do just that. Join them for a night of absurdly hilarious questions and drinks, which will leave you contemplating life’s big questions. Like is a Mojito really better than a Pina Colada? Or is it ever acceptable to have more than 2cm of head on a beer. If this hasn’t sold you enough, included is five free drinks! Easy decision for me.
The Beekeeper Of Aleppo- Nottingham Playhouse
When: Fri 3- Sat 25 Feb
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How much: £9- 33
This adaptation of the award winning novel by Christy Lefteri is set to combine a beautiful but deep and dark story of an artist in Aleppo during the war. The play explores the journey faced by those fleeing Aleppo, and the challenge of connecting with loved ones thereafter. Not only is the story eye opening, but will definitely leave you contemplating the tale days after. If you don’t fancy reading the book, catch it at the Playhouse this week.
Inner Rooms, Inner Minds
When: Until the 15 of Feb, 10am-4pm, Weekdays
Where: Institute of Mental Health, Jubilee Campus, Triumph Road, NG7 2TU
How much: Free!
Fancy something calmer and quieter? Inner Rooms, Inner Minds, is that in an art exhibition and more. The artist Edwina Kung, discovers her safe space to be within her art, causing her to explore the very depths of her mind and put that onto paper. Her art can open you up to thoughts you’d never considered, but also bring clarity to issues kept at the back of your mind. Articulating the whirlwind your brain goes through, this exhibition is one to attend.
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