If you're interested in art exhibitions, 90s rock or theatre classics, there's lots to be getting out for in Nottingham this week...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
When: Wed 5 - Sat 17 February
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: From £25
Enjoy the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes like Any Dream Will Do in this multi award-winning show, plus an impressive cast, including X-Factor winner Joe McElderry and decorated theatre actor Adam Filipe. If you fancy immersing yourself in some legendary show tunes and a classic story, head down to see one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
When: Tues 4 February
Where: Rock City
How much: £32.50
The Brian Jonestown Massacre are hitting the road for their 2025 UK tour, landing in Nottingham at Rock City this Tuesday! Led by frontman Anton Newcombe, the band have dominated the rock scene since the release of their first single She Made Me / Evergreen in 1992. Supported by folk-rock artist Project-Gemini, the show is expected to feature iconic, psychedelic rock classics from both artists.
Suitable for ages 14+
Girls and Boys
When: Sat 8 February - Sat 1 March
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How Much: From £10
Featured in this issue, Notts-born Aisling Loftus stars this month in Girls and Boys, a lauded one woman play written by Dennis Kelly exploring the foundations of a fragile marriage. Directed by Anna Ledwich, this production blends dark comedy with examinations of human nature. Aisling is a decorated actor well up to the challenge: trained at the Nottingham Television Workshop, she’s best known for her roles in the BBC’s War and Peace and Sherwood.
Standing in this Place Celebration
When: Sun 9 February
Where: Nottingham Green Heart Park
How Much: Free
February sees the unveiling of Standing in this Place, a sculpture created by artist Rachel Carter, depicting a 19th century Midlands lace worker and an enslaved black woman from the Americas. Set to be erected at the new Green Heart park near the Broadmarsh site, in advance of the unveiling, there will be a celebration at Green Heart and Notts Central Library, featuring refreshments, speeches by local figures, African drumming and a performance by the Greenwood Clog Dancers.
Allan Webber at the Nottingham Contemporary
When: Sun 2 Feb - Sun 4 May
Where: Nottingham Contemporary
How Much: Free
Marking his debut exhibition in a major UK exhibition, Nottingham Contemporary presents the work of multi-disciplinary artist Allan Webber in his new exhibition entitled My Order. From photography to sculpture, Weber’s work crosses a range of mediums to deconstruct the realities of daily life within the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Working and residing in Rio de Janeiro himself, Weber is uniquely placed to invite spectators to connect with a part of the city that is often forgotten and overlooked.
Steve ‘n’ Seagulls @ Metronome
When: Fri 7 Feb
Where: Metronome
How Much: From £22.50
Steve ‘n’ Seagulls will be bringing their unique blend of comedy and music to the stage of Nottingham’s Metronome this Friday. The Finnish quintet - composed of the banjo, spoons, upright bass, accordion, and guitar - are known for adapting hard rock classics to their signature hillbilly style. While nowadays the group are topping charts and touring Europe, they initially gained an online fanbase through a series of highly successful bluegrass covers of iconic tracks starting with Iron Maiden’s The Trooper and Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Visiting thirteen countries across the UK, this tour is set to entertain audiences from London to Glasgow.
Out and about with Linden: Nottingham book launch @ Central Library
When: Thursday 6 February
Where: Nottingham Central Library
How Much: £6.13
An evening with photographer Stuart Linden Rhodes, launching his new book Linden Archives. Linden Archives tells the story of a collection of photos taken for Gay Times and All Points North magazines in the 1990s, capturing the joy of queer nightlife at the time. Alongside talking about his book, Stuart will discuss the vibrant LGBT scene in Nottingham during the ‘90s with CJ De Barra from the Notts Queer History Archive. This Thursday, Stuart is able to drop the pseudonym 'Linden' and share his experience first-hand.
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