Fancy learning what verbal burlesque is? Or taking an acting workshop? Maybe exploring some local maps? Whatever takes your fancy, there's tons to choose from this week...
Commando (1985) Screening
When: Monday 13 February 8.30pm
Where: Savoy Cinema
How much: £5-6.75
For one night and one night only, Mark L. Lester’s 1985 action classic is coming to Savoy Cinema. When the 12-year old daughter of retired Colonel Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is kidnapped by notorious mercenaries, her fearless father will stop at nothing to get her back… using any means necessary. With even more bang on the big screen, this witty, explosive film is an experience not to be missed.
Mogwai Live
When: Friday 14 February, 7pm
Where: Rock City
How much: £37.31
Twenty-four years since Mogwai rehearsed in Stuart Braithwaite’s living room in Glasgow, the Scottish post-rock band takes to the stage in Nottingham’s Rock City. With dynamic guitar riffs, and creative experimentation with new instruments and tech, this band is set to take their live performance by storm with an electric new sound.
SMUT! Verbal Burlesque
When: Wednesday 15 February, 7.30pm
Where: The Playwright
How much: £6
This open mic night of poetry and storytelling is an inclusive showcase of human sexuality. What is verbal burlesque, you ask? It’s anything from deeply moving love letters to lewd limericks. Whether heartfelt, cheeky or downright indecent, this night is sure to be an enjoyable romp through romance in all its myriad forms. Strictly 18+
Exploring Local Maps
When: Friday 17 February, 10.30am
Where: Mansfield Central Library
How much: Free!
Fancy yourself a bit of a geographer? Miss those days before Google Maps? Join a group session at Mansfield Central Library to discover the range and variety of local maps available, and gain invaluable tips on how to find and interpret them. They say the world’s already been discovered, but who knows? These maps may reveal something new.
Acting with Cassie Bradley
When: Sunday 19 February, 2pm
Where: Nonsuch Studios
How much: Free!
16-24-year-olds have the fantastic opportunity to dive into a drama workshop with none other than Coronation Street’s Cassie Bradley. Cassie works extensively across TV, radio, video games and more, and now you have the chance to work with her! Brush up your acting technique and make words come alive in this no-pressure workshop, suitable for all abilities. What are you waiting for?
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