Festivities are in full-swing this week in Notts with candlelit carolling at the Contemporary and Christmas Cabaret at Theatre Royal, 'tis the season to celebrate indeed...
An Inspired Christmas Concert
When: Monday 9 December, 7pm
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: £5
Come along to see the very best young singers from schools and choirs across Nottinghamshire perform pitch battles and mash-ups of your favourite Christmas carols. Hosted by festively-dressed John Hess, this evening of song and celebration will get you in the Christmas spirit in no time! A perfect night out for the whole family to get involved in. Get your tickets now!
A Burlesque Christmas Cabaret
When: Tuesday 10 December, 7.30pm
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: £28.50
Fancy a little ritz and glamour to kick off your Christmas season? Head along for a night of feathers, flirting, and festivities at the Royal Concert Hall. With international cabaret, hilarious speciality acts, and just the right touch of tease, expect mesmerising music, stunning choreography and stunning showgirls.
Culture Club
When: Tuesday 10 December
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: From £53.80
Boy George and Culture Club are bringing ‘Kissing to Be Clever’ and ‘Colour by Numbers’ to the Motorpoint Arena in their entirety this Tuesday, with classics like “Karma Chameleon” and synth-pop legends Tony Hadley and Heaven 17, this performance will be a party to remember. Don’t be a man without conviction, grab your tickets now!
Nottingham College Christmas Craft Market
When: Tuesday 10 December
Where: Thomas Adams Building, Lace Market
How much: Free
In need of some Christmas gift inspiration? Look no further! Nottingham College Art and Design students are putting on a market under the cobbled arches of the Thomas Adams Building with a wide range of ceramics, textiles, and prints for sale. There will also be a tombola, a selection of hot drinks, and mini makeover treatments on offer by Hair and Beauty students. All proceeds go towards the Adams campus Twi-Lights Initiative, so come along for a browse and support an incredible cause this Tuesday.
Candlelight: Christmas Pop Classics and New Favourites
When: Friday 13 December, 8.30pm
Where: Nottingham Contemporary
How much: From £24.40
Fancy an ambient evening of your favourite Christmas songs played by a string quartet under candlelight? Nottingham Contemporary will not disappoint. This multi-sensory musical experience promises an atmospheric evening for all to enjoy. Follow the gentle glow and lose yourself in the strings this Friday night.
Otala
When: Saturday 14 December, 12am
Where: The Bodega
How much: £8.80
The Nottingham-based 5-piece are touring the UK with their brand new single “Everything but the Hate” and coming to The Bodega. Known for their unique blending of genre, Otala combines elements of folk with post-rock to cultivate their distinctive rhythm, attracting attention from So Young, Rough Trade, and Under the Radar Magazine. Their unpredictable sound will leave you wanting more, so book your tickets now.
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