Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
When: Tuesday 10 – Sunday 15 October
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: From £18.50
Following their multi award-winning sell-out success with The Play That Goes Wrong and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, Mischief return with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the West End smash hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland?
Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival 2023
When: Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 October
Where: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
How much: £15
Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival, Nottingham CAMRA’s flagship annual event, is returning to Trent Bridge cricket ground this year. The 2023 festival will feature an expanded range of beers, brewery bars, ciders, entertainment and caterers. It will also extend across additional concourse areas, with extra seats available within the venue, including access to the pavilion, and new hospitality packages will be available along with pre-bookable tours of the pavilion.
Gabrielle - 30 Years of Dreaming Tour
When: Friday 13 October, 7:30pm
Where: Royal Concert Hall
How much: From £57.50 (resale)
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of her era-defining smash hit number one single Dreams and perform highlights from her catalogue of hits, which also include Rise, Out Of Reach and Sunshine. Gabrielle made an immediate impact when her debut single Dreams spent three weeks at number one in the summer of 1993. Her second number one single, Rise, followed in 2000 and was embraced by fans as an anthem that helped them inspire them to keep the faith that better days would follow in the future. Her catalogue of hits includes a further eight top ten hits.
The Sherlocks
When: Saturday 14 October, 6:30pm
Where: Rock City
How much: £18.50
Over recent years The Sherlocks have become one of the most exciting live bands in the UK. Selling out tours across UK and Europe, the band have also achieved chart success with two top twenty albums. They have an incredibly passionate loyal fan base who have followed the band’s journey from the pubs/clubs to selling out venues out all across the world, as well being asked to tour in arenas/stadiums with the likes of Liam Gallagher, Kings Of Leon, Kaiser Chief, The Libertines and many more. With a new album on the horizon, one thing for sure is the future looks incredibly bright for this true rock ‘n’ roll outfit.
Spooky Writing Workshop
When: Saturday 14 October, 2pm
Where: Hopkinson
How much: Free
Release your inner author or poet with this FREE Horror Writing Workshop. Spin some spooktacular sentences together... The more eerie and macabre, the better! This workshop will be hosted by Mort Cullen and co. to guide you through our different literary challenges to get your brain cells bouncing. At the end of this workshop, there will be an Open Mic opportunity for attendees to share their wordy magic!
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