From Raging Bull to Esports Championships, Here’s What You Need to Check Out in Nottingham This Week

Monday 17 April 2023
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Films, games and everything between - we have all it in Notts over the next seven days...

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The Warriors
When:
Monday 17 April, 8.30pm
Where: Savoy Cinema
How much: £5-6.95

Our pals at The Loft Movie Theatre are back once again - this time presenting a one-night special screening of Walter Hill’s 1979 cult gang movie, The Warriors. If you’re wanting some proper old-school escapism steeped in disco-funk and iconic costumes, book yourself a ticket ASAP.

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Unreasonable Dreaming
When:
Wednesday 19 April, 6pm
Where: Blend Sneinton
How much: Free

Bringing to life the idea of parallel worlds, Fashion Fictions sets out to explore the different ways in which fashion can evolve. Join founder Amy Twigger Holroyd and guests Kate Fletcher, Annebella Pollen and Dan Welch for a night of insightful discussion on where exactly we go from here.

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Raging Bull - 4K Restoration
When: From Friday 21 April
Where: Broadway Cinema
How much: From £5

You might have heard of that Martin Scorsese fella. You know, arguably the greatest filmmaker of all time? You might also have heard of his film Raging Bull. But have you seen it in glorious 4k? Since it’s only just coming to cinemas, we’re guessing the answer is no. Well, now’s your chance to do so.

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Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports UK and Ireland Spring 2023 Live Finals
When: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April
Where: Confetti X
How much: Free

Confetti X continues to establish itself as a leader in the blossoming world of esports - this time hosting the Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports UK and Ireland Spring 2023 Live Finals. Covering titles including League of Legends and VALORANT, this is a chance to discover the next generation of gaming legends as the top university teams in the UK compete - and you’ll even get the chance to show your own skills and bag yourself some prizes.

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DaveBishop (aka Lord Biro) Memorial
When: Saturday 22 April, 1-6pm
Where: Sumac Centre
How much: £5

In December 2022 local poet, artist and satirist Dave Bishop passed away. Some will remember him from his writing and art name ‘Lord Biro’. Some will remember him standing in elections for various constituencies as ‘Bus Pass Elvis’ or ‘Church of the Militant Elvis’. Read his obituary here. For anyone who wants to remember him with other old friends and collaborators this is your time. The £5 entry covers food, the venue and access to his archives.  

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