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From DIY theatre to still-life art: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 19 -25 August

This week, there's definitely no shortage of opportunities to indulge your artistic, theatrical and musical needs, from art at Richmond House to the return of the Foolhardy Folk Festival. Here are our Picks of the Week from 19 to 25 August. 

DJ Slipmatt

Cherry On Top

Pokey LaFarge

Nottingham Carnival 2024

Hidden History Tour

The DoughMother: Community Rallies Around Burgled Bakery

The DoughMother cafe and boulanger is one of Beeston's most treasured secrets - when thieves broke in this week, local supporters pooled together to show their support...

Playing for laughs: we chat to the Robin Hood International Improv comedy Festival

Hundreds of comedians and improvisers are descending on Notts, and not one has learnt their lines! The Robin Hood International Improv Festival is returning to Nottingham for the third time in September. We sat down with artistic co-director and improviser Lloydie James Lloyd to talk about the festival, the local scene and what people make of Nottingham.

Despicable Me 4 - Supportive Environment

Robin Hood Town Tour

Mini Throwing Taster

Beeston Civic Society Attenborough Legacy Walk

Wilding

Neil Angilley Trio [latin/jazz/funk]

Legend: Music Of Bob Marley

Hidden History Tour

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Nottingham

LeftLion's Latest Listens: Notts music we're currently spinning

Kicking off a new regular New Music review series, LeftLion's Latest Listens is our picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Hollow Stone, Ben Blackadder, Molly Hindley and LYVIA.

Theatre Review: The Trials

Sharon Stevens went to The Trials at the Nottingham Playhouse...

We learnt about geocaching: a global treasure hunt

If you’ve got a magpie eye for finding treasure and are looking for a fun low-cost activity this summer, perhaps you ought to go on a geocaching quest. This international treasure hunt transforms a regular walk by allowing the curious and intrepid to find beloved items hidden by fellow hikers, in remote and sometimes familiar places. Nott’m Lass Lucy acts as our tour guide on this outdoor adventure, relaying some of her rules and tips for keeping the game alive. 

Make It Yours: August 2024

Little Women

The Big Day Out

The Mercury Riots

The Xcerts